Community radio stations across South Africa were invited to submit story ideas about 10 years of democracy from their communities for production into radio dramas. Twenty of these were selected and contributors were invited to Johannesburg to participate in a hands-on scriptwriting and production workshop that turned these ideas into edu-taining and informative radio programmes. Four workshops of five participants each were held over a 5-week period. During the workshop, participants learned how to developed their ideas into a radio drama, how to use sound effects, and the basics of recording and production.

The dramas produced reflect stories from communities about 10 years of democracy in South Africa. Issues addressed vary including land rights, women's rights, the right and responsibility to vote, communities working together and freedom of speech. Examples include:

In addition, top participating community stations will receive cash prizes and join in a nationwide day of broadcast where all stations will share their tales with other communities in a ‘passing the flame' exercise live on air.

Democracy, Rights