PLETTENBERG BAY NEWS - The stories of Plettenberg Bay's people are being thrust into the spotlight as a new radio segment sheds light on those who make the town tick.
Titled iKasi Life, the segment will air every Saturday morning on local radio station MCFM at 11:00 and will feature stories written and shared by Plett Tourism feature writers.
They will include all things Plett, from community initiatives in Kranshoek and inspiring stories out of Kwanokuthula to the Plett film industry and the Plett winelands.
"While so much is said and written about the Plett lifestyle, including our vibrant suburbs, exciting lifestyle events and our beautiful scenery and pristine beaches, rarely do stories of the people who make up the soul of Plett get told," says Plett Tourism chief Patty Butterworth.
According to Plett Tourism feature writer Wandisile Sebezo, they named this segment iKasi Life because they think Plett is more than its beaches, beautiful landscape and wildlife. "I was raised in Kwanokuthula, a township west of Plett. There is a whole history of political and cultural activism in Kwano that, as a child, I was taught to revere," he explains.
iKasi Life seeks to bring to life those the world often "chose to forget", for example the Griqua nation in Kranshoek and their never-ending quest for self-determination.
"Here we will tell the stories of the many artists who seek to dance on the world stage, people like Mike Bhayibhile who has won a scholarship to the Berlin Opera Academy in Germany and other artists like King Melisizwe and Ace McLein as they rap their way into the future," says Sebezo.
"I see myself as part of the creative collective that speaks life into Plett communities, and above all, an heir to this wonderful tradition of community activism, art, jazz and warmth of the peoples of this town we call home. Join me as I don my dashiki to tell and narrate stories that make the 'Plett Feeling' something to live for."
MCFM's Sandra Caldecott says iKasi Life dovetails nicely with the radio station's intention to put together a segment on the area's places and people. "iKasi Life, hosted by Plett Tourism and Wandisile, will do just that and take us into the heart and soul of our community," she says.
Butterworth says Plett Tourism is excited to share this latest news of the brand-new iKasi Life radio show on local radio station MCFM. "The show provides an opportunity to share our Bitou township culture - a cross-section of projects, businesses, people and places in our community. We hope the listeners love it as much as we do."
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