The idea
This led to a new chapter in an ongoing journey where these authentic and relevant conversations can be ignited.
Where solutions can be found, and better futures forged. This is ‘Makarapa City’, a nine-part radio drama set against the backdrop of a fictional mining community.
Now in its seventh season, it’s recorded in the seven official languages of our mine communities and aired on local language radio stations.
Makarapa City is a true microcosm of what is playing out in our communities, digging deeper into everyday issues like Gender-bases violence, safety, fraud, health, love and ambition.
Through Makarapa City, we entertain our communities with the trials and tribulations of nine vibrant and diverse characters while opening conversations around real issues that real people face.
The series also explores how Anglo American, as an active citizen, has contributed to helping communities find solutions in addressing issues of health, enterprise and youth development, responsible mining, technology and partnerships.
This year, Makarapa City Season 7 aims to showcase through storytelling, the opportunities that encourage a better future. A future that everyone can be a part of. A future that works for everybody. A better future.
Listen to the English recordings of each episode and don't forget to tune into Makarapa City to find out how to enter our weekly competitions.