Can sports get too political? South Africa's first black rugby captain Siya Kolisi, leading the national team to World Cup victory; American footballer Colin Kaepernick, taking a kneel during the national anthem; and Ethiopian runner, Feyisa Lilesa’s protest gesture at the 2016 Olympics -- all examples of what happens when sports and politics collide. But, do athletes, who use their influence to address political, social and cultural issues, really make an impact? This week on #VOAOurVoices, we tackle conflict and controversy at the intersection of sports and politics. In our #WomentoWatch segment, we show how women are using the beautiful game to push for an even playing field.
Episodes
-
January 10, 2025
Our Voices 702: African fact-checkers combat misinformation
-
January 03, 2025
Our Voices 701: Setting a vision for success
-
December 27, 2024
Our Voices 651: 2024 in review
-
December 20, 2024
Our Voices 650: Africans in the diaspora investing back home
-
December 13, 2024
Our Voices 649: The fight against Gender Based Violence
-
December 06, 2024
Our Voices 648: Unfair laws foment gender inequality in Africa