Videos
Merapelo Letebele, Coordinator of Selalelo discusses womanhood in patriarchy society in Botswana
Three Batswana young women discuss the status of womanhood in Botswana, touching on dating violence, security concerns the legacy of patriarchy.
A Conversation about the Kingdom of LESOTHO Challenges and Issues Affecting the Population.
Joseph Setlaba and Tsebo Fobo talked about the Kingdom of Lesotho. A country in Southern Africa faces challenges dealing with nepotism and the inability to engage the population to higher income levels. Joseph studied in the Eastern Bloc countries in Europe and experienced racism. Ms. Tsebo is retired from the Ministry of Finance. She worked in finance and understood the challenges the youth and citizens face in Lesotho. Merapelo Letebele, the host, offers a comparison to Southern African counties and the impact of race relations and the social climate of apartheid on counties where the majority of its citizens are Black and truly under the apartheid system. Lesotho and Botswana are considered sister countries because they speak a similar language. Both countries have small populations, with less than three million people. The guests talk about gender equality in their countries.
Manxoba Nxumalo (Swaziland) is interviewed by Merapelo Letebele from Selalelo about Eswatini.
This program explores issues, from women's rights in Eswatini to the role of the Monarchy and its powerful impact on the culture. Merapelo Letebele, the host and coordinator of Selalelo, interviews Manxoba Nxumalo from Eswatini to unpack the complexities of Southern Africa's past and pave the way for a more inclusive future. Selalelo, is a platform where African ideas converge. The program is dedicated to exploring the profound impact of colonialism, global racism, gender dynamics, regional integration, and the question of African unity. There is discontent among the citizens on political issues. There are questions about the murders of political opposition leaders to that system of oppression. This landlocked nation is the only African country ruled by a Monarchy leader who has many wives.
African women from various countries talk about patriarchal and sexist culture in their circles.
Merapelo Letebele, Selalelo Program Coordinator, interviews African women who have unfiltered conversations about their treatment in various countries. They also challenge male chauvinism in the 21st century in African nations. They also make the argument that the treatment of women is akin to the enslavement of Blacks. As they discuss such roles, they aim to help women achieve parity and equity in these societies and communities and stop the oppression of women by misogynist men.
Call & Response Book Discussion
Over the years, the Movement in Omaha for Racial Equity (MORE) has hosted book discussions featuring various authors. During March, which is Women's History Month, we are hosting a book discussion with author Ms. Gothataone Moeng. Her book is Call and Response: Stories. This book is a collection of short stories about family life in Botswana.
Alleged Poaching in Namibia
Today, three Namibians are here to “throw down some heavy light.”
Sinvula Mudabeti is the National Executive Chairperson for the Namibian Lives Matter Movement. He is a keen advocate for social justice and known as a community
or national organizations dealing with various entities in Namibia.
Iuze Mahunga is an Committee Member of Namibian Lives Matter in the Omusati Region.
Sylvester Kabajani is the General Secretary and Member of the Namibian Lives Matter Movement in the Khomas Region. He is also a professional Cisco-certified cybersecurity analyst, business coach, and former Namibia Financial Institutions Union president.
Mmankgodi women talk about their struggles in Botswana.
This program talks about orphanhood, child labor abuses, and how African girls and women live in an oppressive system that does not support families to thrive. The Coordinator of Selalelo interviews the village women about issues that need to be addressed to transform their lives.
Zambian immigrants in Botswana discuss colonialism, racism, African unity, and gender relations!
Merapelo Letebele, Coordinator of the MORE Selalelo Southern African Project, interviews and talks about ethnic and racial issues affecting many residents. This interview gives an overview of the challenges Africans face on the continent.