Cape Town TV

We look into the life experiences of German families and people of German heritage settled in Cape Town, uncovering how they open up to an African culture while keeping their heritage.

'Russian Gypsie's Child Marriage Tradition'. Russian Gypsies marry off children as young as 10. Parents arrange their child's marriage, and the groom's family pays a hefty dowry for the bride.

After 6 years living and dancing with ex-professional American dancer Cooper Rust, 15-year-old Lavender strives to fulfill her dream of becoming Kenya's first professional ballerina.

In December 2012, a young medical student was brutally gang raped on a bus in Delhi. Horrified by the attack, 28-year-old British-Asian, Radha Bedi travels to India to uncover the reality of life for young women there.

We bring you international news and documentaries from over 70 bureaus on six continents.

'S4/E13'. Journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez discuss news events from across the country.

'S1/E1 - Water'. As entire bodies of water like Lake Chad and the Aral Sea are vanishing, some cities like Jakarta, are sinking. Access to quality running water in the city is problematic.

'S3/E12'. TED is a conference devoted to ideas worth spreading from the three disciplines of technology, entertainment and design. TED conferences bring together thinkers and doers who are challenged to give the talk of their lives.

'S1/E3 - Wetlands not Wastelands'. In this puppet show, meet wetlands animals Phumela the Pelican and Otis the Otter. Learn recycling with friends Thalie and Geo, join Fit Fishies exercises, and see real animals.

'S2/E7'. A show dedicated to making Hope contagious by unlocking opportunities and potential in Youth and the communities they live in.

'S1/E7 - Special - Animes Influence on South African Creators'. Awali interviews Clyde Beech, T.S. Zombie, Moelycan, and Bill Masuku. Then explores Cape Towns boba scene and spotlights 10 rising African mangaka.

The ongoing project Eh! Woza sees collaboration and skill-sharing between scientists, artists and learners who create awareness through filmmaking.

'S1/E10'. Dichipi is a comedy-drama about three unlikely girlfriends who find themselves relying on each other after a chaotic night at their community centre puts its future in jeopardy.

'S1/E75'. City Living is a live, magazine-style show celebrating Cape Towns charm, culture, and lifestyle, blending entertainment, wellness, and practical tips every Tuesday and Thursday.

'S1/E2 - Ride Share'. A programme that brings young African entrepreneurs to the spotlight who are carving a niche and building the future of Africa in business, technology and leadership capacity around Africa.

We bring you international news and documentaries from over 70 bureaus on six continents.

'S1/E1 - Stigma and Shame in the Wake of Disease'. An RTD crew visits Sierra Leone, where more than 14 000 people were infected and nearly 4 000 died from Ebola.

For decades, Kasim Kashgar has lived in fear, first as a Uyghur living in Chinas Xinjiang region under Beijing's repressive policies, and later as an exile, acutely aware that speaking out could put his family in China at risk.

'S1/E1'. An organisation with the objectives of nurturing new talent, creating future filmmakers from disadvantaged backgrounds and offering them a platform.

'S1/E7'. Tony falls for Rita, unaware his friend Justin has also fallen deeply in love with her.

Explore the mechanics of consciousness, the nature of existence and the basic structure of reality.

Follow one man's lifelong journey as he learns how to get back to the simple, productive methods of sustainable provision that were given to man in the garden of Eden.

Budding conservationist and adventure travel guide Iho Mitapo amd his community is desperate to preserve the local wildlife on their ancestral lands against hydropower developments which could forever change the land he calls home.

Journalists, lawyers, political activists and human rights organisers daily fight a struggle to survive in corrupt regimes and governments that suppress the peaceful exercise of freedom of expression or violate other basic human rights.

Based on Vicki Mackenzie's book 'Cave In The Snow: Tenzin Palmo's Quest For Enlightenment'. Learn about the incredible story of Tenzin, a woman who spent 12 years alone in a cave four kilometres up in the Himalayas.

A dream about cancer wreaking havoc on her body in the way radioactive waste would devastate the Earth prompts a film-maker to take a road trip in an effort to raise awareness of the dangers of nuclear power.

'S1/E74'. City Living is a live, magazine-style show celebrating Cape Towns charm, culture, and lifestyle, blending entertainment, wellness, and practical tips every Tuesday and Thursday.

'S2/E7'. A show dedicated to making Hope contagious by unlocking opportunities and potential in Youth and the communities they live in.

'S3/E3'. We cover all aspects of health care, what is new in medical treatment, alternative medicine, wellness and fitness as well as nutrition and beauty.

Solving some of the world's biggest problems often takes novel or creative ideas, so solution-seekers who think 'outside the box' tend to see significant results.

'S1/E3'. Sanelisiwe Mateta goes around the local Cape Town area interviewing entrepreneurs in all walks of life.

For decades, Kasim Kashgar has lived in fear, first as a Uyghur living in Chinas Xinjiang region under Beijing's repressive policies, and later as an exile, acutely aware that speaking out could put his family in China at risk.

'S38/E2'. Chef Abidah and her guest of the week reveal tasty Cape recipes and their history as well as tips and tricks for the kitchen.

Adopting a child is a challenge for all families, but bringing home a child of a different race adds another layer of complexity. What do young adoptees think about immersion in homes, schools and communities with little racial diversity?

We bring you international news and documentaries from over 70 bureaus on six continents.

'S4/E14'. Journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez discuss news events from across the country.

'S1/E2'. The Western Grey Whale Advisory Panel is a collaboration between a major Russian oil company and the #WWF and has made strenuous efforts to protect the critically endangered mammal.

'S3/E13'. TED is a conference devoted to ideas worth spreading from the three disciplines of technology, entertainment and design. TED conferences bring together thinkers and doers who are challenged to give the talk of their lives.

'S1/E3'. Follow the adventures of seven-year-old twins, Nuzo and Namia, who live with their parents and share a special bond with their grandmother.

We examine the creative and commercial value of sampling in music and feature interviews with Public Enemy, De La Soul and QBert.

Blaq Pearl aka Janine van Rooy takes us on a biographical journey of how her first poetry piece developed into a song.

'S3/E3'. We aim to empower viewers with the tools to make informed and educated decisions, encouraging active citizenship and changing perceptions.

'S1/E47'. Multiplicity is a diverse collection of music videos from all genres. Rock, pop, hip hop, EDM, country and more, with each episode based on a pre-defined genre.

'S1/E74'. City Living is a live, magazine-style show celebrating Cape Towns charm, culture, and lifestyle, blending entertainment, wellness, and practical tips every Tuesday and Thursday.

'S1/E3 - Opportunity'. From the workplace to the educational and environmental ecosystems, we look at how tech startups change the way we learn, the way we do business, and the way we live.

We bring you international news and documentaries from over 70 bureaus on six continents.

'S16/E3'. Local personality JP Naude engages his panel of rugby experts weekly on the topic of WP Club Rugby, including interviews, highlights, log results and fixtures.

'S1/E1'. An organisation with the objectives of nurturing new talent, creating future filmmakers from disadvantaged backgrounds and offering them a platform.

A film that details the importance of a person health and how one can manage it, regardless of what illness they are battling with.

Have billionaires David and Charles Koch been handed the ability to buy American democracy via giant cheques to the House, Senate and possibly even the presidency?