The Jet Set Breakfast: Recent Episodes
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WOMANS MONTH: Dr. Olayinka Adeniyi, legal academic and human rights researcher at the University of Pretoria, joins us to examine why South Africa's celebration of women's resilience must evolve into a deeper conversation about the unpaid care work, institutional failures and structural inequalities that continue to shape women's daily lives.
PARENTING: We are joined by clinical and public health specialist, Lerato Radebe, we are focusing on : The cost of eating well and we ask: has healthy eating become a luxury in South Africa?, and what are we feeding our children with such an over saturation of fast foods restaurants?
Bongiwe Zwane, SABC News Anchor and Host of Weekend View on SAfm, joins us live from the official National Women's Day celebrations where President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the keynote address, bringing us the atmosphere on the ground and the key issues likely to shape his message
NEWS ROUNDUP: The day the country heard its daughters…and we ask: are today’s women speaking in a collective voice?
REFLECTIONS: Professor Thuli Madonsela, Director of the Centre for Social Justice at Stellenbosch University, joins us for a thoughtful reflection on whether South Africa can protect the dignity of migrants while responsibly addressing immigration, resource pressures and the legitimate concerns of local communities through an Ubuntu-centred social justice approach.
THOUGHTS: Researcher, PhD candidate, social commentator and political analyst Zulungile Silinda joins us to examine how hierarchy, workplace culture and leadership within South Africa's public healthcare system shape the wellbeing of healthcare workers and, ultimately, the quality of patient care.
PARENTING: Author, writer and publisher Melinda Ferguson joins us for a heartfelt conversation on the legacy of fatherhood, exploring the lessons we inherit from our fathers and what it truly means to be emotionally present in our children's lives.
NEWS ROUNDUP: Writer, blogger and social commentator Nco Dube joins us to unpack two thought-provoking reflections on what South Africa's resilience and our obsession with public spectacle reveal about the society we are becoming.-
REFLECTIONS: Professor Larry Diamond, one of the world's leading scholars on democracy and political sociology, joins The Alternative Breakfast to examine whether South Africa can protect its democracy from rising authoritarian populism by rebuilding public trust, strengthening institutions and ensuring democracy delivers for its people
THOUGHTS: Renowned clinical psychologist Mzamo Mbuli joins The Alternative Breakfast to explore why so many South African boys and men continue to suffer in silence, and how changing the conversation around masculinity and mental health can create stronger, healthier communities.
PARENTING FEATURE: Coach Pheladi Morakile and Puseletso Modimogale join The Alternative Breakfast for a thoughtful conversation on why children's endless questions are an opportunity to build trust, confidence and stronger parent-child relationships, while exploring how parents can cultivate greater patience in today's demanding world
NEWS ROUNDUP: Social commentator, writer and blogger Nco Dube joins The Alternative Breakfast to unpack whether South Africa's corruption crisis is rooted in political parties or in the systems of power that make corruption possible, regardless of who governs.
REFLECTIONS: Master's graduate Zilungile Silinda joins us to unpack why obstetric violence continues to disproportionately affect Black women in South Africa and what meaningful, respectful maternity care should look like in a country committed to human dignity and reproductive justice joined by ZANELE GUMEDE, KZN provincial Chairperson, She works at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial hospital as an advance midwife, and MME RACHEL who TRAINED AS A MIDWIFE IN 1987 AND WORKED AT BARA HOSPITAL
NEWS ROUNDUP: Writer, blogger and social commentator Nco Dube joins us to unpack his latest article, The Hidden Conservatism We Pretend Not to See, and asks whether South Africa's politics has failed to recognise that many citizens are becoming more socially conservative than the country's public discourse acknowledges.
An engaging conversation with Khethiwe Zulu, author and game developer behind South African History Retold, exploring how innovative storytelling, books and educational games can inspire South Africans to rediscover the country's liberation history and pass it on to future generations
ALTERNATIVE FAMILY MEETING: Whats in a name - we asked the listeners to tell Alternative Breakfast about the meaning of their names and whether they ever considered changing it
YOUTH DAY: A Youth Month conversation with Edwin Naidu exploring whether South Africa's youth have lost their activist voice 50 years after the Soweto Uprising, and how young people can reclaim their role in shaping the country's future.-
ARTS: Award-winning jazz vocalist Dumza Maswana joins us ahead of his special performance this weekend alongside legendary pianist Andile Yenana for a conversation about music, collaboration and the enduring power of South African jazz storytelling.
NEWS ROUND UP: Political commentator Nco Dube joins us to unpack why South Africa’s political leadership appears trapped in outdated political thinking while the country faces urgent modern crises demanding new ideas and solutions.
PARENTING: We will be chatting with Prof Lekan Ayo-Yusuf, Professor of Public Health and Chair of the School of Health Systems and Public Health and we ask: How do we talk about the dangers of smoking with our children?
Justice Minister Will Not Oppose DignitySA’s Medical Assistance in Dying Court Bid
GUEST: Vuya Kabanyane Ilengou – Director - DignitySA
ALTERNATIVE FAMILY MEETING: Have you ever been mistaken for someone else? In this light-hearted alternative family meeting, our own Kgomotso shares her experience of constantly being confused for actress Manaka Ranaka
CULTURE: As South Africa continues to grapple with deepening hunger and food insecurity, Dr Brittany Kesselman from the University of Cape Town joins The Alternative Breakfast to explore how traditional African food systems could hold the key to building healthier, more sustainable, and more equitable communities
ON SOCIALS: Ocean L joins us for this week’s social media snoop, unpacking the online controversy surrounding Sako & Dalton, AI-generated music debates and the growing conversation around privacy in influencer culture.
KRUGER: Head Ranger Cathy joins us live from the Kruger National Park to unpack animal behaviour, conservation careers, vegetation management and the realities of protecting one of Africa’s most important wildlife spaces.
As outrage culture continues to dominate public discourse in South Africa, journalist and commentator Nco Dube joins The Alternative Breakfast to unpack whether constant anger is becoming the country’s new national pastime — and what it reveals about our politics, identity, and social frustrations
AFRICA MONTH: Professor Abeer R.Y. Abazeed joins us to unpack the meaning of African unity today, exploring whether the dream of continental solidarity can survive ongoing challenges such as xenophobia, economic inequality, migration tensions and cultural disconnection across Africa
Money: Bronwyn Rodrigues joins us to unpack the growing debate around Fidelity Fund Certificates, online property platforms, consumer protection and whether South Africa’s property regulations are being enforced consistently across the industry.
NEWS ROUNDUP: Social commentator and writer, Nco Dube joins us to unpack the emotional, political and psychological question facing South Africa: if the ANC eventually loses its dominant hold on power, what remains of the liberation dream, national identity and the country’s political future?
PARENTING: On The Alternative Breakfast, clinical psychologist Zekhethelo Ngobese joins us for a parenting conversation about why apologising to your children matters, and how accountability inside the home can shape trust, emotional security, and healthy relationships later in life
ON SOCIALS OceanEL: Ocean EL unpacks the week’s biggest trending conversations — from football rivalry drama and Mother’s Day memories to social media pressure, “soft life” culture, and the hilarious everyday signs that someone is secretly rich in South Africa
ON SCREENS – with Wenzile Albert takes a nostalgic look at iconic South African television and unpacks the excitement, memories and cultural significance surrounding the return of Top Billing.
ALTERNATIVE FAMILY MEETING: This Mother’s Day, the Alternative Family Meeting asks a deeply emotional question: “When did you start to realise that you didn’t know your mother as just a human being?” — opening up a conversation about the hidden lives, sacrifices, dreams, disappointments and identities of the women who raised us.
PARENTING: Parenting Part 2: Gareth Carter joins survivors Bruce and Khulu for a powerful conversation about addiction, recovery and the difficult realities of intervention — including when families turn to court interdicts, forced intervention processes and professional rehabilitation in desperate attempts to save a loved one’s life.
THOUGHTS: Political economist Siyabonga Hadebe joins The Alternative Breakfast to unpack how South Africa’s modern anti-immigrant tensions are deeply connected to centuries of labour exploitation, colonial extraction, and a global economic system that continues to divide vulnerable workers against one another.
NEWS ROUND UP: NCO Dube joins The Alternative Breakfast to unpack the Constitutional Court’s explosive Phala Phala judgment and what it reveals about parliamentary accountability, presidential power, and the state of South Africa’s democracy
FEATURE: The Alternative Family Meeting - We open up a complex and deeply personal conversation about domestic workers in South Africa — exploring trust, power dynamics, labour rights, and whether households are truly treating the people who care for their homes and children with dignity and fairness
TRAVEL: Travel Content Creator, Pumeza Cingo, joins us to share three incredible local winter travel destinations — from the mountains of Lesotho to the forests of Hogsback and the wild beauty of Kruger National Park.
NEWS ROUND UP WITH NCO DUBE: A conversation with Nco Dube unpacking his argument that the ANC’s renewal project has effectively collapsed, using the Tolashe saga as a case study of failed accountability and deeper internal power struggles
PARENTING: A conversation with Gareth Carter, Certified Case Manager Interventionist and Director at Change Addiction Rehab, on how families can intervene when a loved one is struggling with drug use in a way that shows love, sets boundaries, and leads toward recovery
OceanEL: Ocean El takes us through what’s trending on social media right now, breaking down the biggest conversations, viral moments, and what people are talking about online
ON THE SOCIALS: In this week’s On Socials segment, Ocean EL unpacks the biggest conversations dominating timelines — from the passing of Cynthia Shange and corruption debates to streaming culture, music drops, and the build-up to the legendary rivalry between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.
FEATURE: The Alternative Family Meeting: Freedom day - do you remember casting your first vote in 1994. We ask the listeners to recall their experience on the road to Democracy.
MONEY: In this week’s Money feature, The Alternative Breakfast explores whether it makes more financial sense to rent or buy property in 2026 as rising living costs, interest rates, lifestyle shifts, and economic uncertainty continue reshaping how people think about home ownership with Cindy Kruger is a real estate agent at eXp South Africa
PARENTING: The Alternative Breakfast speaks to Boitumelo Aphane about whether modern parenting styles are raising emotionally aware but less resilient children — and whether society is protecting young people too much from failure, discomfort, and real-world challenges
NEWS ROUNDUP: The Alternative Breakfast speaks to Nco Dube about why expecting poor people to always make “rational” decisions ignores the psychological, historical, and structural realities of living under constant scarcity and inequality
As ballet collides with skateboarding, BMX, and hip hop in a bold new performance at Fourways, Dirk Badenhorst tells us more about how this unexpected fusion is pushing the boundaries of movement, creativity, and what we define as art.
LEGAL: We increasingly sign contracts, agreements, and financial documents online, this conversation with Cyberlex’s Avathar Soni-Naidoo breaks down the legal power of electronic signatures, the risks of digital fraud, and what it really means to “sign” in a rapidly evolving digital world.
Nco Dube leads a discussion on the contentious appointment of Roelf Meyer as ambassador to the U.S., weighing its diplomatic, political, and economic implications while exploring how South Africa can balance respect, strategic stability, and national interests in a tense international relationship
From Julius Malema’s sentencing developments to the escalating Judicial Service Commission findings against Judge President Selby Mbenenge, this week’s news roundup examines how accountability is being tested across both political and judicial power in South Africa with political analyst, Ongama Mtika.
Elizabeth Phangela and Jabulile Hlatshwayo share their personal stories of loss in the Life Esidimeni tragedy, as the conversation confronts the ongoing pain, systemic failures, and the unresolved pursuit of justice and dignity for families still seeking healing
As South Africa continues to battle rising obesity, diabetes, and diet-related disease, this conversation with leading public health nutrition expert Prof Rina Swart unpacks how sugar, salt, and saturated fat in everyday packaged foods — and the way they are labelled — are shaping the nation’s health outcomes
As Sediba sa Banna prepares to host the 4th Amokari Games in Soweto, we explore how grassroots sport is creating powerful spaces for young girls to build confidence, challenge gender barriers, and redefine what opportunity looks like in their communities with Given Nhlapo, the Treasurer General at Sediba Sa Banna.
Weekend Family Meeting: We unpack socially acceptable and hidden addictions, and we explore workaholism, social media dependency, hustle culture, and validation-seeking
GUEST: MOTLATSI MAFATSHE – Actor
Guest: Nhlanhla Mthembu - Lifestyle Contributor
When last did you do something purely for joy, not for productivity or obligation? Today we unpack how life’s demands work, responsibilities, and constant pressure have shifted us into survival mode. In that process, we often abandon the small, meaningful activities that once brought us genuine happiness, treating joy as a luxury rather than a necessity. Could it be that living fully is not about managing life better, but about reclaiming those moments that reconnect us to ourselves
GUEST: Nco Dube – Political Analyst | Writer | Commentator
A sharp, ideas-driven News Round Up with Nco Dube, analysing the rise of anti-intellectualism and vigilantism in South Africa alongside key political developments—from the Democratic Alliance Congress leadership battles to the implications of the Madlanga Commission and Julius Malema’s upcoming court appearance—framing how leadership, accountability and public discourse are shaping the country’s democratic trajectory
Guest: Bongiwe Zwane – SABC News Anchor and Weekend View host.
Democratic Alliance Day 2 of its Elective Conference with Bongiwe Zwane, giving us a scope of leadership outcomes, internal party dynamics, policy direction, and what today's results signal for South Africa’s political landscape ahead of upcoming electoral cycles
GUEST: Duma Gqubule – Economist, Research Associate at the Centre for Social Development in Africa, and author
GUEST: NTSIKELELO BREAKFAST - Leading the Center for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution at Nelson Mandela University.
CIVIC EDUCATION: Damien Naidu joins us to unpack why the current labour action at the National Arts Council is about more than just an internal workplace dispute, and what it reveals about how public arts institutions function, fail and affect the wider creative sector. -
JSB WORD DOMINATION: BookReview - Nthabiseng Sethoga joins us to unpack the heart behind her devotional Ontekane Modimo and why daily spiritual activations can become a powerful tool for confronting the emotional, mental and personal “Goliaths” many people face in everyday life.-
JSB CONVERSATION – We unpack whether South Africa’s economic realities are changing how people think about having children, and whether family life today is increasingly shaped by deliberate choice, financial pressure or circumstance with Theatremaker and Poet, Malapile Solly Ramatswi and Author, Mxolisi Masilela The Great
#THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS, GRIOTS AND OPINION MAKERS: Sandra Kneubuhler joins us to unpack why more Africans are increasingly choosing to travel within the continent rather than abroad, and what this growing intra-African travel trend could mean for tourism, opportunity and economic growth across Africa
COMMUNITY: As Human Rights Month draws to a close, we unpack the often invisible but deeply entrenched human rights violations facing domestic workers in South Africa, and why dignity, fair pay, lawful treatment and respect inside the home remain urgent national issues with Amy Tekie, the co-founder of Izwi Domestic Workers Alliance.
GUES: Dr Asiphe Mxalisa – Political Analyst and Lecturer, Department of Politics, North-West University
JSB CONVERSATION – We speak to Lauren Fitchet-Hall about why nearly 30% of South African teens are struggling with mental health, and what parents, schools and communities can do to create safer, more supportive environments for young people
JSB ECONOMY: Township economy strategist Kabelo Kale unpacks how circular economy thinking, media, and creativity can transform township assets into sustainable local livelihoods.
JSB WORD DOMINATION: Previews the 2026 Johannesburg Festival of Women Writers, founded by Barbara Masekela and hosted by University of Johannesburg, highlighting its theme of intergenerational wisdom and its celebration of women’s literary voices with a keynote by Petina Gappah at the Joburg Theatre with NOMONDE NDWALAZA who is Part of the Johannesburg Festival of Women Writers Media team
Lethabo Sekhu, Chief Operating Officer of Credipple, joins Jet Set Breakfast to unpack why South African employers need move beyond qualification-first hiring and prioritise job readiness as youth unemployment remains stubbornly high, according to the latest data from Statistics South Africa.
JSB Community: We speak to co-founder of the Riky Rick Foundation, Louisa Zondo about how the Riky Rick & Anton Chaka Memorial Forest turns activism into action by linking land justice, mental health, youth culture and ecological repair in the Eastern Free State
JSB THOUGHTLEADERS: We are joined by Basier Dramat, CEO of Cornerstone Institute, unpacking why Enoch Godongwana’s latest budget keeps higher education funding locked into public universities, leaving thousands of academically eligible but financially excluded students without viable study pathways.
CIVIC EDUCATION: A civic conversation unpacking the growing reality of student gambling and what the partnership between the National Gambling Board and National Student Financial Aid Scheme means for protecting young people, with insights from spokesperson Mr Lungile Dukwana.
Waste Innovation Challenge: The Mr Price Foundation and Universities South Africa have launched the Waste Innovation Challenge to empower students to turn plastic waste into viable green businesses, with insights from their programme manager Dudu Mathabela
JSB CONVERSATION: A practical property conversation unpacking the realities of disputes in sectional title living — from levies and rules to ombuds and courts — with insights from Grant Smee, CEO of Only Realty Property Group 083 805 6814
WORD DOMINATION Echoes of Identity: A Cultural Awakening in Mkhondo, Mpumalanga with poet Sabelo Soko
THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS OPINION MAKERS AND GRIOTS:Hidden Dangers in SA Sanitary Products Spark Public Outrage- should all sanitary pads be recalled? with Dr Ruth Apostolov- internationally recognised South African humanitarian, UN Global Humanitarian Award recipient, and Head of the She PowHer Foundation
A conversation with Zukile Siyaphi, founder of Ndofire Silent Moves Chess Club, on how a grassroots Soweto chess movement is shaping young minds, building safe community spaces, and raising funds to create a permanent chess hub.
JSB CONVERSATION this Sunday we have a roundtable on the Matric class of 2025: Things you can still do in 2026 if you did not get accepted at tertiary institutions - Maybe your daughter or son didn’t get into the other tertiary institutions - there are are other options… with Vimala Ariyan is the CEO of Star Schools and education activist Hendrick Makaneta
CIVIC EDUCATION: Optimised but Overlooked: Authenticity, AI and the Future of South African Talent- Samantha- Jane Gravett, Director at Robert Walters Recruitment Africa.
On JetSet Breakfast this Sunday, we speak to Hedley Lewis, CEO of CHOC, about International Childhood Cancer Day and the build-up to Flip Flop Day on Friday, 20 February 2026, mobilising South Africans to step up in solidarity with children battling cancer.
Sunday ThoughtLeaders: Thokozile Zambane, Founder and CEO of Kani Development Solutions, explains how community‑centred participation platforms are translating the just energy transition into tangible, place‑based change in coal‑affected regions.
SHESHA in the Spotlight: South African Innovation, BRICS Alignment and the Future of Mining Safety Ahead of Indaba 2026 with Sir Stuart, as the founder of SIRindustries and inventor of SHESHA
JSB COMMUNITY: In The Conversation article, injury prevention expert Sharief Hendricks explains how new South African youth rugby rules delaying full contact for young children and focusing on non-contact skill development aim to make the sport safer and more sustainable for kids.
CIVIC EDUCATION: Beyond Box-Ticking: How AI Can Fix South Africa’s Compliance and Transformation Problem with Chengetai Myezwa — Founder of Okiru
JSB Word Domination explores the power of naming silence with executive producer and author Marothi Kutu, as she reflects on healing, identity, vulnerability, and the stories Black women carry but are rarely encouraged to speak aloud. - 082 878 7150
For JSB ThoughtLeaders speaks to Tiyani Mohlaba, COO of Afrika Tikkun, about why February marks a dangerous tipping point where millions of young South Africans become economically invisible — and what it will take to pull them back into opportunity.
JSB HEALTH: Dr Marlin Mackay, General Practitioner, JSB to unpack the everyday causes of back pain, the warning signs not to ignore, and practical ways listeners can protect their backs and improve their quality of life.
Teen Archer Hits World-Champion Status in Argentina with Danya Thompson- high school student who is an archer
JSB CONVERSATIONThe faith sector plays a significant role in promoting and restoring peace in our democratic South Africa with Merroshia Singh- Naicker -co coordinator of Faith Action Collective
JSB WORD DOMINATION: Poet, academic and translator Dr Athambile Masola reflects on the isiXhosa translation of Steve Biko’s I Write What I Like, exploring how Ndibhala Intando Yam restores rhythm, intimacy and political consciousness through language
On JSB THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS, GRIOTS AND OPINION MAKERS, We speak to Belinda Matore, an LLD candidate and project officer at the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria, about the hidden forces—algorithms, money, audiences and regulation—that quietly shape what influencers say and how this impacts public discourse and democracy
#THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS, GRIOTS AND OPINION MAKERS: Clive Jimmy William Brown, Teaching Practice Coordinator and Faculty of Education Transformation Chairperson at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, discusses how many South African student teachers choose familiar and comfortable school placements for their practical teaching experience
A grounded JSB Community conversation with Kasi Child Youth Development founder Jazzman Simelane on building sustainable township youth programmes and the vision behind a new community-owned youth development hub in Daveyton
JSB ART: Designing Loudly: Why Maximalism Is Shaping South Africa’s Creative Future with Bulelwa Jordan-Tati is the founder and lead interior designer of Urban Blend Interiors
JSB SCIENCE: Space Weather 101: Why This Week Matters as the Space agency warns about geomagnetic storm with Nhlanzeko Mbhele, the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) space weather forecaster
JSB HEALTH: Smoking and the Skin- How smoking affects your appearance with founder of Epicutis skincare and senior lecturer for the Department of Dermatology at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein - Dr. Lehlohonolo Wa-Makhakhe
JSB ENVIRONMENT: Climate justice advocate Sentle Nell unpacks what South Africa’s new climate laws really mean, how climate change is already reshaping everyday life for communities, and why environmental action must be rooted in justice, participation, and inclusion.
JSB SPORT: Journalist, Zaahier Adams discusses Temba Bavuma’s recent finance deal with Mukuru and how the Proteas captain is leveraging his platform to empower underserved communities and inspire youth across Africa -
WORD Domination; Reviving Young Voices: Busi Chaane on Bringing South Africa’s Literary Gems Back to Life
Why money lessons may be the most important subject your child will ever learn with Stian de Witt, CFP®, Executive Head of Financial Planning at advisory firm NMG Benefits
Feel Good Corner; A Modern David and Goliath Triumph: How a South African Film Took on Hollywood — and Won with Brent Dawes, director of the South African animated film "David’’
#THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS, GRIOTS JanuWorry at Work: What the First 30 Days Reveal with Anja van Beek, Talent & Culture Strategist, EQ-Driven Leadership & HR Expert, Executive Coach
JSB COMMUNITY Before the Bell Rings - How Smart Start is building South Africa’s future. Dadisai Taderera, Head of Partnerships at SmartStart
PROFILE: the beauty of neurodiversity with Multifaceted South African actress and singer Nandi Madida
JSB WORD DOMINATION - We speak to Founder of The FAIR social library, Cayleigh Bright. The FAIR social library at Tilt is a free book-swap initiative located within Tilt Coffee in Melville, Johannesburg, South Africa
JSB THOUGHTLEADER - As the annual matric results reignite calls for a 50% pass mark, the debate exposes deep misunderstandings about how the system works and the realities facing South African schools, drawing from insights in his Daily Maverick opinion piece, “South Africa’s 50% matric pass mark proposal is just a dream,” by education expert Professor Michael le Cordeur -
JSB CIVIC EDUCATION - speaks to political commentator Siyabonga Hadebe about how transactional realism is reshaping global politics, using the Venezuelan crisis to explain why today’s diplomacy is driven more by deals and interests than ideology.
JSB COMMUNITY - Prof Thinandavha Mashau, Deputy Executive Dean of Unisa’s College of Human Sciences, joins Jet Set Breakfast to reflect on 12 years of the Decoloniality Summer School and unpack why decolonising the classroom is a critical step in transforming education and knowledge in South Africa and the Global South.
JSB INNOVATION - A pioneering South African research project is revealing how guided stargazing experiences can reduce anxiety, improve mood and foster a sense of connection by offering people a powerful shift in perspective — with insights from co-researcher of the study, Dr Charles Takalana, AT CoCREATE Health Hub -
JSB WORD DOMINATION - A vibrant public reading space is using Afrikan literature as a catalyst for dialogue, healing and community-building, creating room for truth, Ubuntu and bold conversations — with literary activist and Afro-Freedom Book Club founder Lungile Zakwe.
JSB TECH - As the EU investigates Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok over sexually explicit and harmful content, the controversy raises urgent questions about AI ethics, online safety and regulation in the digital age, with analysis from Fast Company Editor-in-Chief Wesley Diphoko.
JSB COMMUNITY - Prof Thinandavha Mashau, Deputy Executive Dean of Unisa’s College of Human Sciences, joins Jet Set Breakfast to reflect on 12 years of the Decoloniality Summer School and unpack why decolonising the classroom is a critical step in transforming education and knowledge in South Africa and the Global South.
CIVIC EDUCATION: We go a little deeper for our Civic Education segment, exploring how remembering the dead became an act of resistance, as we speak to author Lesley Mofokeng about how obituaries in the early South African black press preserved black excellence, dignity and collective memory.
We hear your Big Phat Juicy requests and for our first JSB CONVERSATION: We’ll be diving into the world of music mastery- Grammy-recognized producer and music industry architect Craig King, whose journey took him from church organ benches in Nashville to shaping hits for legends like Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, Aaliyah, Kanye West, and more. -Send us your big phat juicy requests on …. whatsapp.
WORD DOMINATION book feature of the year we thought we look into the work of a man who told us that When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it: #BookTok influencer Atlegang Mosimanekgos (@kgosibookshelf) on tik tok joins us in studio to speak about Books That Guide Us : Finding Meaning with Paul Coelho’s Manuscript Found in Accra - What books have you read that just touched your soul and revived it for the year? Send us a ….
We kickstart the show with our feature THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS: As we come out of the festive season, when family time is meant to be shared around the same table, we ask — did you spend time with your grandchildren this evening, or did you say goodnight through a screen? — as we speak to Sulette Ferreira from the University of Johannesburg about why visits are so rare for South Africa’s emigrant families and why physical presence still matters so deeply. -
For THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS this Sunday: Edwin Naidu, a strategic communications expert in financial services joins us . He’ll be unpacking a big question: Is South Africa getting a return on its massive investment in education?
Apparently even adults struggle to make friends - so for the new year we encourage you to make new friends- for JSB CONVERSATION today we replay one of our lighter conversations on adult friendships- For me friends are like family - December is their time too- especially New Years Eve… any way send us your Big Phat Juicy on…
PRODUCERS CORNER: The Shape Shifters: Trending Stories and Hits of 2025 with Zanele Mahatle, Lwazi Monyetsane and Zelma Chibi
This year the Johannesburg Library, the city’s heart reopened! Have you been there since they have reopened? For WORD DOMINATION listen to what the First Lady of Heritage Preservation - Flo Bird had to say
CIVIC EDUCATION: Restoring Authority Over Initiation Practices: The Role of Traditional Leadership vs the State with Kgoshi Mokoena- Traditional leader
For JSB TRENDS this morning, we are taking a look at what the Cape Town folks are into lately- apparently they are into Contrast Therapy with Jeanae Dumas- Sauna master
JSB FESTIVE: Festive Season Governance with Municipal Manager at Thembisile Hani Local Municipality, Dumisani Mahlangu
JSB ENVIRONMENT: Wildlife Wonders: Tracking Emotional Responses in Nature-Based Tourism with Bruce Crossey is a wildlife endocrinologist based at the Mammal Research Institute at the University of Pretoria
JSB HUSTLE HUB WHERE IDEAS MEET ACTION: Resemeletse Motlopi Coffee with Kokotletso Victoria Theo, co-founder of Resemeletse Motlopi Coffee
WORD DOMINATION - TRIBUTES (VN, CALLERS, TEXT)
Dr Barbara Boswell - University of Cape Town - English Lit Studies
CIVIC EDUCATION: Inside the NLC’s Groundbreaking Reparative Measures Process – What Accountability and Healing Look Like in Practice with Commissioner, National Lotteries Commission, Jodi Scholtz
JSB COMMUNITY: JSB COMMUNITY From Impact to Honour: The Mampeule Foundation at the Heart of Rali Mampeule’s Continental Recognition with Rali Mampeule, Founder and CEO of the South African Housing and Infrastructure Fund
THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS:Festive Spending Under the Microscope: How Dopamine, Emotion and Conscious Choice Shape What We Buy with Michaela is a Leadership Development Coach
THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS: The Reversal Begins: Why More South Africans Living Abroad Are Returning Home with CEO at DNA Employer of Record and Expert in global mobility, international HR compliance, and cross-border talent movement, Anton van Heerden
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JSB SPORT: Lets Wrap Up the sports year with SABC Sports Reporter & Commentator, Benjamin Leshoro
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WORD DOMINATION #BookTok on Holiday books to read with Atlegang Mosimanekgos (@kgosibookshelf) on tik tok.
CIVIC EDUCATION: Stokvels Explained: Understanding Types, Safety, and Financial Empowerment with Palesa Lengolo — finance professional, author, and stokvel expert
HOLIDAY FINANCES: December splurges vs January realities Smart Money Moves for the Festive Season with Bertie Nel, Head of Financial Planning and Advice at Momentum
#Shiy’imoto – Deterring Drunk Driving with Spokesperson, Road Traffic Management Corporation, Simon Zwane
Petco’s school Recycling Drive Diverts 2.58 Tonnes of Waste from Landfill in Mitchells Plain with Kara Rohleder- PETCO Marketing manager
Legacy Vs relevance with Dion Chang is a futurist, trend analyst and the founder of Flux Trends
JSB ART: South Africa will participate in the 61st Venice Art Biennale with Ann Roberts – Co-Founder and Managing Director
JSB INNOVATION Programmable Plastics & Eco Smart Materials – Rethinking Waste and the Future of Packaging with Prof. Linda Godfrey – Manager, Waste Research Development and Innovation Roadmap (CSIR / DST) 082 339 0871
JSB SPORTS Wild Swimming with Serai and Matthew Dowling are the adventurous duo mapping the Western Cape one wild swim at a time.”
Where Ancestry Meets Conservation: The likely Alliance Shaping South Africa’s Sustainable Muti Future with Nomsa Sibeko CEO of Nature Speaks and Traditional Healer
WORD DOMINATION: The 2025 Sunday Times Literary Awards with Literary award winning journalist Professor Siphiwo Mahala
THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS: The Threat Facing South Africa’s Demersal Shark Longline (DSL) Fishery with Dr Enrico Gennari, who is a Marine Scientist & Conservation Advocate
JSB COMMUNITY: Civil Society Victory: High Court Ruling on the Right to Healthcare Access with Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) Gauteng Provincial Chairperson Monwabisi Sidwell
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CIVIC EDUCATION: South Africans Deserve the Truth: The RAF Does Deliver — When You Know How to Use It with Eugene Beck, a non executive chairman and the original founder of RoadCover
**JSB CONVERSATION: Re-examining Power, Race and Legacy - Jan Smuts and the Impact of His Rule on Black South Africans
TOPIC: Book: Under Smuts's Rule: Jan Smuts and His Impact on Black South Africans AUTHOR of the book, Bongani Ngqulunga**
Omar Badsha – Documentary photographer, historian, cultural activist, founder of South African History Online (SAHO), leading figure in visual resistance and alternative archiving.
JSB UPDATE: School placements for Grade 1 & 8 update with STEVE MABONA - FROM GAUTENG EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
JSB SPORTS Major Developments in South African Rugby: Launch of Women’s Professional League & Springboks’ Season-Ending Victory with Sports Analyst & Commentator, Edwin Naidu
WORD DOMINATION with Wendy Figlan – Author of The Beauty and Battle of a Single Mom and Safety Officer
JSB COMMUNITY Smart Start Celebrates 15 000 Women Transforming Early Learning Across South Africa with Thandeka Mabaso- KZN Manager at Smart Start. Chief Platform and Programming Officer at SmartStart - Lazola Makhupula -
THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS: Youth Safety, Ethical Modelling Pathways & Industry Reform in South Africa with Media Personality, Entrepreneur & Founder of the Phuti Khomo Modelling Expo (PKME), Phuti Khomo-Mahlangu -
CIVIC EDUCATION: South Africa’s Silent Emergency: Will Parliament Finally Act on Child Malnutrition? With Dr David Harrison — CEO of the DG Murray Trust (DGMT) -
GUEST: philosopher Pedro Tabensky
THEME: Empathy, Ethics, and Ubuntu
GUEST: Lebo Mashile - award-winning poet, author, presenter, actress, and producer. -
THEME: Culture, Storytelling & the Uneven Geography of Empathy
THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS: Creativity is good for the brain and might even slow down its ageing – new study with Carlos Coronel
Postdoctoral researcher, Latin American Brain Health Institute, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
JSB CONVERSATION: JSB CONVERSATION “The Future of Quiet — Why Silence Is the New Luxury with Nicky Abdinor – Clinical Psychologist, iconic pianist Nduduzo Makhathini and 2024 FNB ART prize winner, Gresham Nyaude
WORD DOMINATION: One of South Africa's most respected trend analysts and founder of Flux Trends and author of A Pawfect Life,Dion Chang.
THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS: Our houses are museums that embody living heritage When did our homes stop being memory keepers and start looking like Airbnb listings? Lets talk reclaiming the Soul of Space with Motsaathebe Serekoane is a lecturer in the Department of Anthropology, University of the Free State. 069 726 1379
CIVIC EDUCATION:How Fuel Prices Are Set – Understanding the Regulatory Process with Dr. Azar Jammine – Chief Economist, Econometrix
The Blue Table: A Feast of Memory and Colour with Lebo Mashile – poet, performer, cultural worker, and one of seven women curating
JSB ENVIRONMENT: Mpondoland at the Precipice – Land, Language, and Listening with Geoff Brown – wilderness retreat facilitator, mentor, founder of EarthSoul Africa and the African Centre for Healthy Masculinity
JSB INNOVATION: UFS PhD Student Redefines Wildlife Conservation, Wins 2025 L’Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science Award with Runè van der Merwe, a visionary PhD candidate at the University of the Free State
JSB ENVIRONMENT: Mpondoland at the Precipice – Land, Language, and Listening with Geoff Brown – wilderness retreat facilitator, mentor, founder of EarthSoul Africa and the African Centre for Healthy Masculinity
CIVIC EDUCATION: Digital IDs and the Future of Citizen Data in South Africa with Yetu Infotech Collective, Moeketsi Monaheng
WORD DOMINATION: Silent Reading Initiative: Turning Pages, Shaping Futures with Tshiamo Tladi - Marketing Director at Hydundai Automative South Africa
JSB THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS: Navigating local real estate with Zingisa Tshisa- Registered Property Practitioner
JSB COMMUNITY: Notes of Freedom: How Music Transforms Futures with Conductor, Music Educator, Cultural Icon, Kutlwano Masote -
“Reading for Repair”: The Rise of Bibliotherapy in South Africa with Koketšo Manamela-Morulane, UNISA researcher and bibliotherapy advocate
JSB CONVERSATION: Is Cape Town Property Becoming Too Expensive for Locals? with Grant Smee, CEO of Only Realty Property Group
WORD DOMINATION Bringing Theatre to the Page with award-winning playwright, actor, and director, MoMo Matsunyane
CIVIC EDUCATION:“Fix the Fix”: Civil Society Mobilises Against Corruption in Local Government-with Karam Singh, Executive Director of Corruption Watch
JSB THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS: Science, Innovation, and African Futures – A Conversation with Dr. Nhlanhla Msomi
JSB COMMUNITY: “Beauty With Purpose”: Londekile Nonyane’s Journey from Mbombela to Vietnam with Londekile Luyanda Nonyane, Miss Charm South Africa 2025, Representing South Africa at Miss Charm International, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – November 2025
JSB CONVERSATION: The Emotional and Structural Toll of Caregiving
GUEST 1- Prof Crain Soudien – Educationist, former CEO of the Human Sciences - Research Council
GUEST 2 - Simon Hlungwani- President of the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) -
GUEST 3: Ruth Molebogeng Chutu - Mother and advocate caring for a special needs child
CIVIC EDUCATION: Engaging Young Voters – Strategies to Combat Apathy Ahead of Local Elections with freelance journalist and researcher at the Helen Suzman Foundation. He writes in his personal capacity, Ezekiel Kekana
WORD DOMINATION with Prof Siphiwo Mahala is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Johannesburg.
iLembe Book Festival with Award-winning author and festival contributor, Nozizwe Cynthia Jele
THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS: Social Capital in Our Pockets – What If We Broadened Our Definition of Wealth with MURRAY LEGG - CO-FOUNDER OF WEBFLUENTIAL -
JSB THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS: Solidarity as an act of love” — exploring how true solidarity goes beyond charity, how it arises in community action, and what it means in the South African context with Ashley Green-Thompson runs an organisation that supports social justice action
JSB COMMUNITY: Breaking Boundaries - Township Consumer Power and the 2025 CX Report with Mongezi Mtati, the Author of the 2025 Township Customer Experience Report, strategist, and cultural analyst -
JSB HEALTH: World Mental Health day [Friday 10th of October] Mental Health Meets Tourism: The travel trend reshaping how South Africans resets with Themba Mpofu, General Manager at Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga.
JSB SPORT: Mai Institute extends Women’s Month celebrations with game-changing support for Durban Grannies Football Club’s Cape Town triumph with Mama Sthembule Mbhele
Wellness in Bloom with Florist Artist, Constance Stuurman: Celebrating 10 Years of Garden Day
WORD DOMINATION: A firsthand account of solidarity, resistance, and storytelling aboard the Gaza Freedom Flotilla with Zukiswa Wanner
THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS: Beyond the Binary: Why South Africa’s Gender Recognition Laws Need Urgent Reform with Mikhail Petersen is the legal advocacy officer at Gender Dynamix.- 078 633 2624
JSB COMMUNITY; When the City Turns Purple: Pretoria’s Iconic Jacarandas with Jason Sampson, head of the botanical gardens at University of Pretoria
WORD DOMINATION with Professor Barbara Boswell for The Comrade’s Wife - 2025 UJ Prize Literary Competition
CIVIC EDUCATION: United Nations Marks 80 Years: Reflecting on Legacy, Criticism, and Africa’s Place in the Global Family with Professor Anthoni van Nieuwkerk- International and Diplomacy Studies at UNISA
THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS: South Africa’s Constitutional Court Ruling on Paternal Leave
Tourism’s Vital Role in South Africa’s Economic Future with Sandile Phillip, Head of Sales: FNB Commercial Lend Pillar
JSB CONVERSATION: Thrive by Five Index 2024 – Inequality in Early Childhood Development with Tshepo Mantjé, Right to ECD Coordinator at Real Reform for ECD (RR4ECD)
WORD DOMINATION with From CAN’T to CAN DO: 9 Human Capabilities That AI Can’t Replicate author - renowned strategist Joni Peddie
JSB COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Africa’s Narrative Sovereignty in a Post-Crisis World with Editor of Open Democracy Africa, Lydia Namubiru
AI vs African Intelligence - Beyond Algorithms, African Spiritual Intelligence in the Age of AI with Sinethemba Buthelezi, also known as Gogo Nkunzebomvu
THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS: Dubai’s Dark Secret: Ugandan Women Trapped in Elite Sex Ring with Runako Celina- author at BBC Eye investigations - WHA
WORD DOMINATION with In Out of this World and into the Next author and theoretical physicist Adriana Marais -079 669 5804
JSB CONVERSATION: The Man Who Would Tow an Iceberg: Cape Town’s Frozen Lifeline- Captain Nicholas Sloane FNI- A member of Lloyds' Panel of. Special Casualty Representatives (SCR) and managing director of Sloane Marine Ltd, a marine consultancy- ISCO - Exco Council Member
Guest: Rob Southey, Head of Asset Consulting at Momentum Corporate-
One Year of Two-Pot Retirement What the Withdrawals Mean for Retirement with Rob Southey, Head of Asset Consulting at Momentum Corporate-
JSB COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:Rural Futurisms: Redesigning Landscape with Community Voice -Lesego Bantsheng
Guest: Lesego Bantsheng, Founder of Rural Futurisms NPC - WHATSAPP - +447565319427
WORD DOMINATION: NATIONAL BOOK WEEK (8-14 September) & WORLD LITERACY DAY (8 Sept) - AFRICA’S LITERACY CRISIS - UNLOCKING THE POWER OF MOTHER-TONGUE READING AT ECD LEVEL with Educational Psychologist - Seago Maapola
JSB COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Landscapers of the Future: Zimele Powers Tourism Entrepreneurs in the Northern Cape with Leonard Trait- beneficiary of the programme Anglo American Zimele programme
THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS: If you want peace, wear military fatigues (and a jacket) Dress for the job you want, or in Volodymyr Zelensky’s case, dress for the preferred outcome with Aspasia Karras- Wanted Online editor
This International Literacy Day we ask the question - Is TikTok (BookTok) saving books or killing deep reading? With Book tok influencer Lulama Red Mabuza- along with our literary critic for the day- Sewela Langeni Author, owner of Book Circle Capital, reviewer, and promoter of South African literature
CIVIC EDUCATION: Understanding Your Rights at a Roadblock in South Africa with William Booth- CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER Attorneys is a Criminal Defence Law Firm located in Cape Town, South Africa with over three decades of experience-
Guest: Professor Nqoba Tsabedze is the Academic Head of the Division of Cardiology of the University of the Witwatersrand
THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS: When Fitness Turns Fatal: The Tragedy of JMPD Trainees and the Hidden Risks of Exercise with Professor Nqoba Tsabedze is the Academic Head of the Division of Cardiology of the University of the Witwatersrand
Guest: Sulette Ferreira- Transnational Family Specialist and Researcher, University of Johannesburg
THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS:Screens Instead of Smiles: The New Reality of Grandparenting with Sulette Ferreira- Transnational Family Specialist and Researcher, University of Johannesburg
Guest: Fatima Cele, CEO of the Neema Foundation
JSB COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Walking for Inclusion: The Silent Walk & Run 2025 with
THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS: The tastes of intimacies: A lecture on food, sexuality, and love with Professor Reddy - Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Internationalisation
WORD DOMINATION: The Thrill of Suspense: Why Suspenseful Books Captivate Us with Hell of a Country author- David Cornwell
JSB CONVERSATION:South Africa's reckless driving culture: What is fuelling the lawlessness? WITH Lunga Ntsendwana - founder and MD of BlueChevron Driver Training Academy and Francois Smit- spokesperson of ChangeCars
WORD DOMINATION: The Thrill of Suspense: Why Suspenseful Books Captivate Us with The Hidden author - Fiona Snyckers
THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS:SA Falls Prey to US Playbook on Human Rights, Regime Change- Is the US Using Human Rights Claims to Undermine South Africa’s Sovereignty?
Guest: Dr Reneva Fourie is a policy analyst specialising in governance, development, and security
CIVIC EDUCATION: DA Gets Biggest Quarterly Donation; Only ANC, ActionSA Also Breach Declaration Threshold - New Funding Thresholds Reshape Political Battlefield Ahead of 2026 Elections with Andre Duvenhage - Research Director at North West - Research Director at North West University Potchefstroom Campus.
JSB CONVERSATION: Empowered Women Empower with
Zanele Shabangu Consultant - The BEE Chamber and Yuneal Padayachy, Chief Support Officer at The BEE Chamber
JSB COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Walking for Change: The Campaign Raising Mental Health Awareness Across South Africa with Thabani "Action" Ndlovu- Founder of " Action walk Against Depression & Anxiety.
THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS: Ozempic and Similar Weight-Loss Drugs Linked to Rare Eye Risks, Studies Warn with Dr. Flora Hui- Research Fellow, Centre for Eye Research Australia and Honorary Fellow, Department of Surgery (Ophthalmology), The University of Melbourne
CIVIC EDUCATION: Youth, Voting, and Engagement: Can Lowering the Age Make a Difference? with Dirk Kotze- Professor in Political Science, University of South Africa.
JSB CONVERSATION: Empowered Women Empower with
Zanele Shabangu Consultant - The BEE Chamber and Yuneal Padayachy, Chief Support Officer at The BEE Chamber
Guest: Mogau Letswalo -festival organiser and author along with Nomawele Njongo=Funda Mpondo Literary Festival Director ,Author and Publisher at Kwazithina Publishers
WORD DOMINATION: The 4th annual Funda Mpondo Literary Festival returns to Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape with
Guest: Mpelo Malebye – Commission for Gender Equality - Provincial ManagerMpelo Malebye – Commission for Gender Equality - Provincial Manager and Tracy Jacobs - qualified Intimacy Coach
JSB CONVERSATION: Why are sexual and reproductive health rights in South Africa a paradox? Joined by Guest: Mpelo Malebye – Commission for Gender Equality - Provincial ManagerMpelo Malebye – Commission for Gender Equality - Provincial Manager and Tracy Jacobs - qualified Intimacy Coach
Guest: Andrew Fulton, Director at Eighty20
THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS: Undervalued to Unstoppable: The Rise of South Africa’s Women’s Market- Are Businesses Underestimating Women’s Economic Power with Guest: Andrew Fulton, Director at Eighty20.
Guest: Michael Atkins an Elections Expert
CIVIC EDUCATION: What is Local Government with Guest: Michael Atkins an Elections Expert
Guest: Lesley-Ann Brandt Merges Hollywood Spotlight with South African Youth Empowerment with actress Lesley-Ann Brandt
JSB COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: JSB COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: From Love Stories to Life Stories
Guest: Rafael Winkler is an associate professor in the philosophy department at the University of Johannesburg
THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS: Digital islands: Woke ideology, masked as progressive, is a power grab with
Guest: Flo Bird – Joburg Heritage Foundation Vice President AKA First Lady of Heritage Preservation
The Heart of the City Reopens: Celebrating Johannesburg’s Library Revival with
Phumeza Mntonintshi— Traditional Healer,Diviner and Philanthropist also professional Anthropologist AND Paula Quinsee- Specialising in creating healthy relationships at home to co-create a more human connected world.
JSB CONVERSATION: From Mankeeping to Self-Keeping: Breaking Free from Emotional Labor- New Anthropological Analysis Sheds Light on Why South African Women Are Choosing Themselves Over Marriage and Traditional Partnerships
Guest: Paula Quinsee- Specialising in creating healthy relationships at home to co-create a more human connected world.
- THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS: Smart cities start with people, not technology: lessons from Westbury, Johannesburg
What would our cities look like if every innovation was first asked, “Who is this for—and who gets left out? with *Rennie Naidoo- Professor of Information Systems, University of the Witwatersrand*
GUEST:Shadi Maganoe -Lecturer in the Wits School of Law
Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Governance, Legislative Oversight, State Capture and Elections.
Raw sewerage in the streets is a common sight, potholes prevail, and storm-water drainage fails repeatedly. It is commonplace that despite residents paying rates and making multiple complaints to authorities, the situation does not improve.
Citizens have various constitutional rights, including the freedom of movement and access to essential services, as well as to approach a court when a right in the Bill of Rights has been infringed
GUEST: Onyi and Zikwe are popular South African Takalani Sesame Muppet characters developed by Sesame Workshop International South Africa to support early childhood education through entertaining and educational content
Sesame Workshop International South Africa is a key player in early childhood development, using educational media to support young learners nationwide. As the local branch of the global Sesame Workshop, the organization has delivered quality programming for over 20 years through its flagship initiative, Takalani Sesame.
GUEST: Dr. Leila Demarest -Associate Professor, Institute of Political Science, Leiden University
Ten years after the transition from military to democratic rule, the Nigerian government made civic education mandatory in primary and secondary schools. The curriculum covers issues such as Nigeria’s independence, the structures of the state, civic rights, political parties and national unity. It also covers corruption and clientelism (the exchange of political support for economic benefits).
Democratic consolidation is a continuing struggle, in Africa as elsewhere. The turn to democracy gained momentum in Africa in the late 1980s and early 1990s but has petered out since. Can new generations turn the tide?
The need to prepare young people to become democratically minded is well established. In western societies, school-based civic education has been considered the means to do it since as early as the 1960s. The assumption is that better knowledge about the democratic functioning of the state promotes stronger democratic values and norms. It is also thought to increase trust in institutions and a willingness to participate in politics in the future.
GUEST: MoAfrika Wa Mokgathi – PoeComSto’s chairperson
South Africa's vibrant traditions of poetry, comedy, and storytelling now have a powerful new advocate. The recently launched PoeComSto Council, established under the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, aims to transform these underrepresented art forms by providing structure, support, and opportunities. Born from nationwide consultations, the council will nurture talent, preserve cultural heritage, and help artists build sustainable careers through training, performance platforms, and market access. With its official launch in August 2025, PoeComSto represents a bold step toward empowering creatives and strengthening South Africa's creative economy—ensuring these vital art forms thrive for generations to come.
GUEST: Tsakani Mkhari, Spokesperson for Hope Givers Foundation.
The Hope Givers Foundation, powered by Brand South Africa, recently hosted the 8th Annual Raising Legends Awards, celebrating men who are transforming lives and redefining masculinity in South Africa. The event honored individuals making meaningful contributions in combating gender-based violence, mentoring young men, and uplifting communities.
GUEST: Regine le Roux, founder of Re.Bag.Re.Use,
Turning trash into treasure isn’t just an environmental act—it’s an act of hope. In this interview, Regine le Roux, founder of Re.Bag.Re.Use, shares how a simple idea—crocheting plastic bread bags into functional art—has grown into a movement empowering South African women. From saving over 144,000 bags from landfills to creating economic opportunities for mothers and daughters, Regine reveals how creativity transforms both waste and lives.
Guest: Traci Kwaai, Kalk Bay fisher activist and founder of The Fisher Child Project, Nyakallo Maleke, Standard Bank Young Artist and Nadia Virasamy, CEO of Moving into Dance
Guest: Dr Robert Eans - co-founder of the Enable Centre and leads the Biokinetics practice
JSB ART: The Moon Looks Delicious From Here Brings Award-Winning Storytelling to The Market Theatre WITH Theatre veteran- Aldo Brincat
WORD DOMINATION:WORD DOMINATION Children’s Month in July is a celebration of stories and young minds WITH Shylock Dimakatso Matsunyane-Deputy exclusive manager
CIVIC EDUCATION: Burgers and Billions: Decoding Currency Value with the Big Mac Index WITH Xhanti Payi- Economist and Senior Manager at PWC Strategy& · Experience
THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS: : Can South Africa Tackle the Rise of Spiritually-Motivated Gangs? With
Guest: Dr Ashwill Ramon Phillips, Lecturer and Postgraduate Supervisor, Department of Criminology, University of the Free State
THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS: The economic impact of hunting tourism in South Africa with Prof Peet van der Merwe, School for Tourism Management Potchefstroom Campus-Fellow of the German Institute for Tourism Research
South Africa Launches Disability 20 (D20) Initiative to Champion Inclusive Global Policy at G20 2025
Guest Lubabalo.Mbheki D20 initiative representative
WORD DOMINATION: WORD DOMINATION How a simple park run became a worldwide phenomenon with Paul Sinton-Hewitt- Author of One Small Step
CIVIC EDUCATION: Power Play: The Battle Between Eskom, Regulations, and Renewable Energy with
Guest: Hartmut Winkler Professor of Physics – Solar Energy and Atmospheric Science
GUEST 1- Feminist, anthropologist and author of Soft Life, Lebohang Masango
GUEST 2- Shireen Motara- Mentor and Feminist
GUEST 3- Leroy Tau- social commentator, coach, speaker
THOUGHT LEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS: Food Trade and Justice: A Roadmap for the G20 to Support Sustainable African Food Systems with
Guest: Florian Kroll with Researcher: DSTI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Food Security, University of the Western Cape
Guest: Jocelyn Leitzinger, Assistant Professor in the Department of Managerial Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago
JSB COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Mandela Month:DO MORE FOUNDATION Launches Mandela Day Campaign to Build Climate-Resilient Early Learning Centres in Underserved Communities with Nicole Biondi spokesperson at the DO MORE FOUNDATION
#NAF2025 JSB CONVERSATION with newly appointed Chairperson of the National Arts Festival
Guest: Dr. Siphiwo Mahala and Yolisa Khoza- Head of Brand Experience, Standard Bank.
THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS:Is it time to end English-Only Courts… with
Guest: Prof Russell Kaschula- Chairperson of UWC’s Department of African Language Studies
Guest: Pumeza Mntonintshi- traditional healer - Curator Anthropology -expert in indigenous knowledge preservation.-
#NAF2025 The Seed of Healing – Storytelling Workshop on Indigenous Knowledge with
Guest: Zizipho Bam is an award-winning poet and performer
#NAF2025 WORD DOMINATION on self-publishing author and poet ,Zizipho Bam with
Guest: Dr Siyabulela Christopher Fobosi is a Senior Researcher at the University of Fort Hare, where he contributes to advancing interdisciplinary human rights research and education-
THOUGHT LEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS: SA charges into Antarctic talks — ‘Not a pacifist’ but definitely pro-penguin with Ashley Johnson, South Africa’s lead Antarctic Treaty negotiator
CIVIC EDUCATION: The New Frontlines of Youth Struggle: Education, Inequality, and AI with Phakamile Hlubi-Majola is a former journalist and the Numsa national spokesperson
JSB COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: JSB COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Leruo foundation’s youthpreneurs summit celebrate community innovation and awards R100,000 changemaker prize
Guest: Connie Matlejoane, Founder of the Leruo Foundation
Guest: Pedro Tabensky : Professor, Founding Director of the Allan Gray Centre for Leadership Ethics (AGCLE)
Guest: Andre Vlok: Conflict Resolution Specialist
Guest: Patrick Kulati: chief executive of Good Governance Africa’s Southern African regional office.
GUEST: Dr. Jackie Cilliers - Founder and the former Executive Director of the Institute for Security Studies
THOUGHT LEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS with Dr. Jackie Cilliers - Founder and the former Executive Director of the Institute for Security Studies
JSB HEALTH: World No Tobacco Day 2025
GUEST: Prof. Lekan Ayo-Yusuf, Director of the National Council Against Smoking (NCAS) and the Head of the School of Health Systems and Public Health at the University of Pretoria, Director of ATIM
As World No Tobacco Day 2025 approaches, the global theme, “Unmasking the appeal: exposing industry tactics on tobacco and nicotine products,” sounds a vital alarm for South Africa. New research shows tobacco use is surging—especially among youth—driven by the tobacco industry's deceptive marketing, flavoured products, and influencer campaigns. A staggering 14.9 million South Africans now smoke, with e-cigarette use rising among young people. Advocacy groups under the Protect Our Next coalition are sounding the alarm, staging public "crime scenes" and urging stronger regulation. With youth health on the line, the call for urgent action has never been louder—or more critical.
THOUGHT LEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS Thoughtleaders,
Storytellers and Griots: The Slap, the President, and the Kremlin: When Scandal
Meets Spin with
Guest: Gillian Schutte is a South African writer, filmmaker
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o: The Voice That Rewrote Africa
with Alexandra Willis is a freelance researcher/writer.
CIVIC EDUCATION: Social housing is essential, but should it be rental-
only? with Ash Muller - Property Consultant
THOUGHT LEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS:No More to Give:
Water Scarcity Sets Gauteng’s Growth Ceiling
GUEST Professor Anthony Turton is a water expert with the Centre for
Environmental Management at the University of the Free State.
JSB CONVERSATION: A New Era for South African Art: The Historic Sale
of Lady from the Orient-
- GUEST 1: Dr. Alastair Meredith - Head of Department, Senior Art Specialist at
Strauss and Co - GUEST 2: Susie Goodman - Strauss and Co executive director
- GUEST 3-Koulla Xinisteris - curator at SABC Collection and co-director of Gnosis Art
UJ FADA Gallery’s Tandem Exhibition featuring solos by
Senzeni Marasela and Heinrich Nieuman
Sailing for Change: Chris Bertish’s Ocean Conservation Journey
GUEST: Chris Bertish- South African adventurer, author, speaker, ocean pioneer and ocean advocate
South African adventurer and ocean advocate Chris Bertish is set to embark on the TransCat Expedition 2025: Oceans Without Borders, a world-first solo, unsupported crossing of the Pacific Ocean on a production beach catamaran. Covering 2,800 nautical miles from California to Hawaii, the daring journey powered solely by wind and solar aims to raise awareness for ocean conservation and education. Enduring extreme solitude and harsh conditions aboard a minimalist vessel, Bertish’s mission is to inspire global action. The expedition supports multiple environmental and educational initiatives, continuing his legacy of combining record-breaking feats with meaningful impact for the planet.
GUEST: Saliem Fakir - Founder and Executive Director - African Climate Foundation
PLOT: Navigating Africa’s Climate Development Nexus, by African Climate Foundation founder Saliem Fakir, offers a fresh perspective on the climate crisis through an African lens. Challenging the usual divide between environmental and economic priorities, Fakir’s curated essays explore how Africa can lead pragmatic, long-term climate solutions that balance growth with sustainability. Drawing on real-time policies and investment examples, the book highlights African agency in global climate discussions often dominated by the Global North. It underscores the continent’s urgent need to address rising climate risks while promoting economic development rooted in local realities and strategic vision.
GUEST Writer and director - Chim Onyebilanma
PLOT: CAP STUDIOS’ debut feature film, Treasure Hunt, has been officially selected for the prestigious American Black Film Festival (ABFF), taking place in Miami Beach from June 11–15, 2025. This landmark achievement places the rural Embo-based studio—nestled in South Africa’s Valley of a Thousand Hills—on an international stage. Written and directed by Chim Onyebilanma, Treasure Hunt blends powerful storytelling with local talent and features renowned South African actors. As an Academy Award-qualifying festival, ABFF’s recognition marks a significant milestone for underrepresented voices in global cinema and affirms the power of authentic African narratives in the world of film
More Than Dessert: How Tapi Tapi is Reclaiming Indigenous African Flavours
Guest:Tapi Tapi Founder Tapiwa Guzha
Located in Cape Town's artistic centre of Observatory, Lower Main Road offers a fascinating array of thrift stores, cafes and restaurants best explored on foot. Among them is an unassuming ice cream cafe called Tapi Tapi (a Bantu ideophone [nyaudzosingwi] that means "sweet sweet") whose calligraphy-clad, alley-style entrance serves as an invitation to simply pay attention.
That's because Tapi Tapi is no ordinary ice cream cafe. With a firm focus on rehabilitating the collective self-esteem of African people by sharing folk traditions, rituals and cultures through food practices, all its ice creams are handmade in small batches with ingredients typically communally sourced from the gardens of friends and patrons
GUEST Jackson Tshabalala - Global Engagement Manager for Leva Foundation, leading the Tangible Africa project - 081 594 1811
#Coding4Mandela, the world’s largest Mandela Day coding intervention, returns this July, uniting thousands of learners across Africa in a celebration of tech and education. Spearheaded by Tangible Africa—an NMU and Leva Foundation collaboration—the initiative teaches coding without computers through fun, inclusive tournaments and Mandela-themed classroom lessons. Inspired by Nelson Mandela’s vision for future generations to embrace digital skills, the event features coding competitions, dance videos, and engaging resources for learners from Grade R to 9. With prizes up to R50,000 and a chance to represent South Africa on the world stage, #Coding4Mandela empowers youth to code for a better future.
WORD DOMINATION with Tom Eaton, a Cape Town-based writer and
author of In An Act of Murder
CIVIC EDUCATION: Understanding third-party insurance, a potential
financial lifeline with
Guest: Youlon Naidoo, Executive Head of Claims and Procurement
at Miway Insurance
JSB FOOD:The Africa Food Show: Shaping the Future of Food & Beverage
with Africa’s Local and Global Brands at the Forefront with Miles Kubheka—a
chef, entrepreneur, and storyteller and founder of Wakanda Food Accelerator
THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS:South Africa’s
Reputation on the Line: What the Continent Still Sees in Us with
Guest: Sithembile Ntombela, General Manager: Marketing at Brand South Africa
JSB COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: JSB COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
Blisters for Babies: A 270km Pilgrimage to Save Tiny Lives with
Guest: Louise Theron - CEO of the Tygerberg Hospital Children’s Trust
JSB CONVERSATION:US funding cuts have crippled global public health -
for this session we look into what been lost-
GUEST 1: Glenda Gray- University of the Witwatersrand, Executive Director
Perinatal HIV Research Unit, Chief Scientific Officer, South African Medical
Research Council
GUEST 2: Stavros Nicolau- Aspen Group Senior Executive Strategic Trade.
A bright new voice in theatre, Campbell Meas has been announced as the winner of the 2025 National Playwright Competition with her play Vakavigwa (Burials/They were buried).
Guest: Campbell Meas is an actress, writer, director, facilitator, experimental film enthusiast and theatre maker.
For WORD Domination this week, our guest…has been named the winner of the 2025 National Playwright Competition for her play Vakavigwa (Burials/They Were Buried), a groundbreaking work that explores innovative storytelling in contemporary theatre. Meas, who resides in Johannesburg, initially submitted the play under the title The Mechanics of Play but refined it during her creative process. Her winning script will premiere at the 2025 National Arts Festival in Makhanda from June 26 to July 6. The play’s bold use of multimedia integration and multi-plane storytelling has been hailed as a thrilling evolution in theatre.
The recent wave of global VFX studio closures and the resulting job losses shaking the film industry.
Guest: Alastair Orr, CEO of The Refinery
Artificial intelligence is not the Terminator lurking in the projector room, here to kick VFX artists into the unemployment line while a machine wins the Oscar. As someone who’s lived inside edit suites, dailies rooms, and post facilities long enough to see both the romance and the rot of the industry, our next guest says that AI isn’t here to replace the artists. It’s here to give them their lives back. It’s here to let them make better art and maybe, just maybe, go home in time to see their kids before they pass out from exhaustion.
Guest: Tiisetso Makhubedu is a young sangoma who is passionate about issues of youth and spirituality. For cultural activist Makhubedu anyone should be able to practise their spiritual or cultural traditions freely after the dawn of democracy.
In a world where the phrase “soft life” has become a popular aspiration, conversations about money are shifting from pure finance to intention, mindset, and spirituality. More people are exploring how beliefs, energy, and emotional patterns shape their ability to attract and manage wealth. The idea of “manifesting” abundance suggests that money is not just a material resource but also a reflection of inner alignment, purpose, and self-worth.
Guest: Kunle Ayo -Nigeruan born South African artist
In 2025, Africa Month will see a continued surge in the growth of music and cultural work driven by factors like increasing streaming popularity, a revival of traditional genres, and a rise in global collaboration and independent artists. The continent's digital music market is projected to reach $500 million and the creative industries are expected to generate billions in revenue and millions of jobs. We wanted to take a moment to speak with artists from three countries that are shaping the sound of the continent.
Guest: Ash Mueller - property broker (082 574 6747)
Our next guest has penned an article on the role of women in architecture, spatial planning and building public spaces. She outlines the important contributions of women as property developers, brokers, chief executives, and chief financial officers of publicly listed real estate investment trusts.
GUEST 1: Kunle Ayo -Nigeruan born South African artist
GUEST 2: Maya Molo - Musician from Kenya
In 2025, Africa Month will see a continued surge in the growth of music and cultural work driven by factors like increasing streaming popularity, a revival of traditional genres, and a rise in global collaboration and independent artists. The continent's digital music market is projected to reach $500 million and the creative industries are expected to generate billions in revenue and millions of jobs. We wanted to take a moment to speak with artists from three countries that are shaping the sound of the continent.
Guest: Concord Nkabinde - veteran bass guitarist
Guest: Kahn Morbee - singer-songwriter best known as the magnetic frontman of The Parlotones
Guest: Sipho Hotstix Mabuse -An iconic multi-instrumentalist, Mabuse has also mastered the flute, piano, saxophone, kalimba, timbales, and African drums
Guest: Prof. JP van Niekerk - Editor Emeritus at the South African Medical Journal
Assisted dying (AD) is one of the most complex and emotionally charged debates in modern medicine, ethics, and law. It raises profound questions about autonomy, dignity, compassion, and the role of healthcare in end-of-life decisions. While 15 countries have legalized some form of AD, none are in Africa—yet South Africa, with its progressive constitution and rights-based legal framework, is poised to become the first. The debate is deeply polarized, with advocates citing human dignity and personal choice, while opponents warn of ethical slippery slopes and societal risks. As legal battles intensify, South Africa stands at a pivotal crossroads.
Guest: Jeffrey Rakabe-author of Led By Shepherds; An initiate’s Memoir
#WORDDomination this week, we look into a book by …. Through education, literature, and the quiet strength of women in his life, Rakabe confronts the deeply ingrained misogyny within initiation culture and its possible ties to gender-based violence. This brave and honest account challenges cultural silence, urging society to reexamine harmful traditions and embrace healing through dialogue and awareness.
Guest: Terry Bell - South Africa-based journalist commentator and author specialising in political and economic analysis and labour matters
For Workers month we take a look at trade unions in 2025- the question looms large: are trade unions still relevant in today’s world? Once powerful forces for justice and equality, many unions now appear weakened, bureaucratic, and disconnected from the realities of modern workers. As the Fourth Industrial Revolution reshapes labour markets and inequality deepens, the role of organised labour is under scrutiny. In South Africa, unions helped secure democracy but now face declining influence, political entanglements, and internal divisions. Yet signs of renewal exist—new grassroots movements and worker-led initiatives are emerging. The future of unions may depend on their ability to return to core principles and adapt meaningfully.
GUEST-Acclaimed narrative therapist and psychosocial specialist Ncazelo Mlilo
JSB COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Mlilo was honoured with the People’s Choice awards for non-profit and social enterprise women in therapy and counselling services.- Let’s talk about NPO Phola
Guest: Sandile Mkhize is the Wings for Life World Run Ambassador
A Wings for Life World Run experience helped Sandile feel that he could be part of society again, today he is a passionate ambassador for the event. A horrific motorbike accident in 2013 saw Sandile Mkhize break his back in three places. For over two years he was in and out of hospital
GUEST- Clayton Weimers, Executive Director of Reporters Without Borders USA
On 3 May 2025, World Press Freedom Day focused on the profound influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on journalism and media under the theme "Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media." The event highlighted how AI had increasingly shaped the way news was produced, distributed, and consumed, raising important questions about the future of press freedom. While AI offered significant potential for enhancing journalistic processes, it also brought new challenges related to misinformation, censorship, and the loss of human oversight in reporting.
Guest: Wilmi Dippenaar- Chief Executive Officer at South African Parenting Programme Implementers Network (Sappin)
Kelly Smith and her co-accused have been convicted of kidnapping and trafficking her daughter, Joshlin Smith. The Western Cape High Court has found that the state proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Smith, her boyfriend, Jacquen Appollis and their friend Steveno van Rhyn, sold the then six-year-old girl for the purposes of exploitation.
Kelly Smith, Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn have been convicted of kidnapping and trafficking her daughter, Joshlin Smith. The Western Cape High Court has found that the state proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Smith, her boyfriend, Jacquen Appollis and their friend Steveno van Rhyn sold the six-year-old girl for exploitation. This case has not only shaken the country to its core, but it also brings critical questions on child safety, parenthood, access to legal services and trafficking to the fore. We have brought together a panel that will reflect on the two-month trial, what we have learned and how our communities can play a great role in being their children's keepers. We are joined by...
GUEST: Shareen Richter - International Laughter Professor
Shareen Richter is a globally certified Laughter Coach, TEDx speaker, and workplace wellness expert with over 20 years’ experience. She has trained thousands of individuals across continents and has been featured on leading media platforms sharing her contagious passion for mental wellness through the power of laughter.
As South Africans face ongoing economic stress, emotional fatigue, and the relentless effects of daily pressures, wellness expert and international Laughter Coach Shareen Richter is bringing a timely reminder to the nation: laughter truly is the best medicine.
Guest: Michael Atkins - Elections Analyst
In today's Civic Education, we talk about municipalities and what happens when a councillor can no longer hold their position. A by-election is held for a specific ward. What is the process? Who is responsible for holding? Do people still participate in these smaller elections that impact service delivery in their neighbourhoods? To tell us more about how these
Guest: Dr Shaheda Omar - Executive Director of the TeddyBear Foundation
Kelly Smith and her co-accused have been convicted of kidnapping and trafficking her daughter, Joshlin Smith. The Western Cape High Court has found that the state proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Smith, her boyfriend, Jacquen Appollis and their friend Steveno van Rhyn, sold the then six-year-old girl for the purposes of exploitation.
Kelly Smith, Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn have been convicted of kidnapping and trafficking her daughter, Joshlin Smith. The Western Cape High Court has found that the state proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Smith, her boyfriend, Jacquen Appollis and their friend Steveno van Rhyn sold the six-year-old girl for exploitation. This case has not only shaken the country to its core, but it also brings critical questions on child safety, parenthood, access to legal services and trafficking to the fore. We have brought together a panel that will reflect on the two-month trial, what we have learned and how our communities can play a great role in being their children's keepers. We are joined by...
Guest: Adv. Chris Maree - Family Advocate-Chris Maree. I was with the Office of the Family Advocate for 23 years and Head of the Pretoria Office of the Family Advocate for 16 years.I am now in private practice practising Family Law
Kelly Smith, Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn have been convicted of kidnapping and trafficking her daughter, Joshlin Smith. The Western Cape High Court has found that the state proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Smith, her boyfriend, Jacquen Appollis and their friend Steveno van Rhyn sold the six-year-old girl for exploitation. This case has not only shaken the country to its core, but it also brings critical questions on child safety, parenthood, access to legal services and trafficking to the fore. We have brought together a panel that will reflect on the two-month trial, what we have learned and how our communities can play a great role in being their children's keepers. We are joined by...
GUEST Marcus Botha - Head of Corporate Tax Consulting at BDO and was previously the South African Leader of Tax Reporting & Strategy (TRS) at PwC and Head of Tax Risk at one of the big four banks. He has extensive experience in tax strategy, tax related internal audit, governance and enterprise risk management.
The scrapping of South Africa’s proposed VAT increase from 15% to 15.5% has been met with relief by consumers and businesses alike. Initially introduced in the 2025 National Budget to help plug a R58 billion deficit, the reversal spares households—especially low- and middle-income families—from further financial strain amid rising living costs. Businesses benefit from avoiding system overhauls and pricing adjustments, although some now face the cost of reverting premature changes. While legal complexities remain around the timing of the reversal, the government’s message is clear: the VAT rate will stay at 15%, at least for now
Guest: World Wide Fund for Nature- CEO Morné du Plessis
A fierce legal and environmental battle has erupted over plans by Patrice Motsepe’s African Rainbow Capital (ARC) to mine phosphate within the boundaries of the ecologically vital West Coast National Park. The Kropz Elandsfontein mine, majority-owned by ARC, seeks to access phosphate deposits in land that conservationists say is critical to biodiversity and protected under international environmental agreements. The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has accused Kropz of sidestepping legally mandated biodiversity offsets and undermining conservation laws. The case raises profound questions about mining in protected areas, corporate accountability, and the cost of sacrificing nature for economic gain
Prof. Martin Wiegt - Professor of Mathematics in the Mandela Institute for Theoretical and Computational Sciences at the Nelson Mandela University
Gugu Zondi, Manager: Integrated Catchment Management at Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo
Guest: Sophila Motsumi - founder of Otsile Bokamoso (translation: the future is bright)
Our next guest started an after-school support organization after volunteering at a primary school and noticing the pupils were struggling with reading and writing. Her organization opened its doors in 2018 with the aim of helping Grade 1 to Grade 3. The organization has helped 2000 learners so far and employed four people to help their work in the town of Dealesville, Free State. In 2023, her organization received support from the Letsatsi Solar Park Trust and they have committed to help combat early school drop-outs in the small farming town. To tell us more, we are joined by...
Guest: Hannelie Warrington-Coetzee is a Johannesburg-based visual artist and honorary research fellow at the Global Change Institute, University of the Witwatersrand.
Our guest today is Johannesburg-based visual artist and honorary research fellow at the Global Change Institute. Her work blends environmental science with socially engaged art, focusing on site-specific interventions in public and natural spaces. Driven by a deep respect for nature, she uses reclaimed industrial waste and nature-based solutions to explore ecological innovation. Coetzee’s collaborative practice connects communities, landscapes, and unlikely partners—human and non-human alike. Her recent projects, including the Alexandra River Creature Series, reflect her commitment to co-learning, empathy, and environmental action through art. Her work continues to resonate globally through exhibitions and residencies.
GUEST: Dr. Sandra Lai, a senior scientist at Oxford University’s WildCRU research unit -
Their research on carnivore ecology in extreme environments provides valuable insights into the behaviour, movement, and ecological roles of species like the dire wolf. By examining trophic interactions and social dynamics in living carnivores, their work helps reconstruct the life-history traits and ecosystem functions of extinct species such as Canis dirus.
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Prof Nic Rawlence - Director: Otago Palaeogenetics Laboratory at the Department of Zoology, University of Otago (New Zealand). Associate Professor Nic Rawlence is the Director of the Otago Palaeogenetics Laboratory at the University of Otago in New Zealand. He uses ancient DNA and palaeontology to reconstruct prehistoric ecosystems; how these ecosystems adapted to Earths dynamic geological, climatic and human history; and how this information can be used to inform evidence-based conservation management of endangered species and ecosystem restoration.
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- The history of dire wolves - what was their purpose in the ecosystem
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What was the dire wolf?
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Prof. Yolandi Coetzer - Associate Professor of Philosophy at the North West University.Prof. Yolandi M. Coetser is an Associate Professor at NWU and founding chair of the Southern African Society for Environmental Philosophy. Her research focuses on animal and environmental ethics, biodiversity conservation, and interdisciplinary approaches that align with the UN’s sustainability goals, blending philosophy with ecological and social justice.
Colossal Biosciences' project to revive the once-extinct dire wolf could also prevent existing but endangered animals from slipping into extinction themselves. The direwolves will live on protected land while they grow to their adult size. Let us listen back to an interview on how this project came together. Audio courtesy of Time Magazine.
GUEST: Chris Pappas - Mayor of Umgeni Local Municipality
Our next guest argues that if we are serious about service delivery, we need to equip and support local municipalities. He shares his insights on local governance: who holds the purse strings, explains how the levels of government work together , how municipality collects its revenue and accountability. He argues that South Africa can use local government as a centre for revenue collection. To share his insights and his recommendations, we are joined by
Global Recession and Depression
Guest: Zimasa Vabaza - Economist, content strategist and entrepreneur
In the opinion of some economic analysts, there's a growing concern about a potential global recession or even depression in 2025. This would be the first of its kind since 2007. What are the signs of a recession? What does a depression look like almost 100 years since the last event? One of the trigger points may be the current trade war and the slowing global demand for products. Closer to home, these global trading conditions are already showing signs of weakening emerging markets. South Africa has faced its own challenges with the US politically which has cast doubt on existing trade agreements
Is it time to take a bold stand about smartphones in schools?
Guest: Former police commissioner Riah Phiyega- she is now the CEO of
Safer SA Foundation
Smartphones have become a near-permanent fixture in students’ lives, shaping how they learn, communicate, and navigate the world. But as concerns grow over declining academic performance, rising mental health challenges, and increasing digital distractions, the question arises: is it time to take a bold stand on smartphone use in schools? While technology has its benefits, the constant presence of smartphones in classrooms is disrupting focus, hindering social interaction, and exposing students to risks like cyberbullying. As educators and parents grapple with these challenges, a growing movement is calling for clear boundaries and policies that prioritize learning, wellbeing, and meaningful connection.
Guest: Prof Renata Schoeman, Head of Healthcare Leadership at Stellenbosch Business School
Despite one-third of South Africans experiencing a mental health condition and more than 27% of South Africans affected by depression, only 5% of the national healthcare budget is allocated to mental health services.
Community: - The role and importance of BRAIN BREAKS – how to stretch, move and play your way to optimal productivity at school and work with Gemma Thompson - Head of Development at Good Work
Civic Education: CheatGPT crisis – SA universities faced with a burgeoning degree of AI-written academic assignments with Charne Lavery, associate professor in English at the University of Pretoria
: Thought leaders ,storytellers and griots: Stressed and overextended’: nearly ‘half of SA teachers’ eye exit in 10 years with Dr Helen Hofmeyr, lead author of The Teacher Preferences and Job Satisfaction report
GUEST Presenter: KatlegoDanke who is a SAFTA award winning Actress, director, producer, TV Host, MC, Motivational Speaker, Mother
Guest: Richard Hay is the curator of the Future Africa Campus gardens and the Future Africa Indigenous and Orphan Crops Collection of the Manie van der Schijff Botanical Garden
The University of Pretoria’s Giving Garden remains true to its name. In 2024 it provided around 100 community food gardens in Gauteng with free cuttings, seedlings and tubers of lesser-known and easily grown crop plants. Situated in the heart of the Manie van der Schijff Botanical Garden on the Hatfield Campus, it is also a valuable space for practical training and research on edible orphan and indigenous crops for UP students and staff.
Guest: Professor Steve Tollman, Director of the SAMRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit
International researchers have introduced two improved tests that could precisely detect cognitive dysfunction in older African adults.
These new tools, part of a comprehensive set of 29 assessments, improve upon conventional dementia evaluations commonly used in developed regions
Guest: Kutlwano Masote- Conductor
In his oratorio, Messiah, German-born English composer Georg Friedrich Handel (1685-1750) gave humanity music with both meaning and artistic appeal. You would have to search deep in the canon of art music to find a work to rival Messiah in this regard and likely fall short. Like all iconic art, it carries mystery and legend. For example, why do we all rise to our feet as soon as the Hallelujah chorus starts, and why did Handel decide to premier this work in Dublin?
Guest - Vincent Sekwati Mantsoe-world-renowned dancer and choreographer
UJ Arts & Culture proudly presents Desert Poems, a powerful solo dance performance by internationally acclaimed choreographer Vincent Sekwati Mantsoe. Taking place on 11 and 12 April 2025 at the Keorapetse William Kgosietsile Theatre, this evocative homecoming marks a significant moment in Mantsoe’s illustrious career.
Guest: Prof David Hedding - Associate Professor in Geography at the University of Pretoria
Currently, the main focus of research in the Antarctic revolves around climate change because the White Continent is a good barometer for changes in global cycles. It has a unique and fragile environment. It’s an extreme climate which makes it highly sensitive to any changes in global climate and atmospheric conditions. Importantly, the Antarctic remains relatively untouched by humans, so we are able to study processes and responses of natural systems.
Guest: Amimi Mlaba- owner and manager of iSithumba Travels
Guest: StreetLit project Manager- Illa Thompson
Let’s speak about unlocking the creative economy in South Africa
Guest: Xhanti Payi- senior Economist @ PwC
Guest: Collen Dlamini, Head of Public Affairs at Investing in African Mining
Guest: Dr. Linda Ncube-Nkomo - Chief Executive Officer at the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund
Guest: Dr. Ismail Largadien - Political Economist and Columnist for Daily Maverick as well as Business Day
GUEST: Dr Rajesh Bhoola a GP from Netcare Rehabilitation Hospital team that helps people who have had limb injury or amputation to adapt to life afterwards and maximise their independenceJSB HEALTH GUEST Dr Rajesh Bhoola a GP from Netcare Rehabilitation Hospital team that helps people who have had limb injury or amputation to adapt to life afterwards and maximise their independenceJSB HEALTH GUEST Dr Rajesh Bhoola a GP from Netcare Rehabilitation Hospital team that helps people who have had limb injury or amputation to adapt to life afterwards and maximise their independence
Caf Champions league clashes and violence • Where to for Royal AM
GUEST: THANDUXOLO MXOLI - SABC Sportscaster
Local Non-Profit Organisation Project Rhino has been shortlisted for international funding from the European Outdoor Conservation Association. At a time where many organisations have lost international funding, this opportunity, if successful, would cover some much- needed rhino protection. The organisation was selected as one of sixteen finalists from hundreds of applications. Through a process of public voting, winners will be selected.
GUEST: Grant Fowlds, director from Project Rhino
TOPIC: #JSBFood Three Ships Whisky Takes the Crown as World’s Best Blended Whisky! GUEST Wallies Uys- Lead Spirits Intrinsic at Heineken Beverages South Africa - Three Ships is under Heineken Beverages South Africa
LocalIsLekker, raise your glasses, whisky lovers! South Africa is making waves on the global whisky stage, with the Three Ships Whisky Bourbon Cask officially crowned the World’s Best Blended Whisky at the prestigious 2025 World Whiskies Awards.
GUEST: ATHENA MAZARAKIS - Choreographer, Performer, Somatic arts educator, Arts manager and Embodied mindfulness practitioner.
GUEST: DR. BEULAH PRETORIUS - Researcher in the Department of Animal Science and Extraordinary Lecturer in the School of Health Systems and Public Health University of Pretoria
GUEST: RAYMOND LANGA - Group CEO of Leagas Delaney South Africa
The Confidence Gap: A Deep Reflection on Leadership and Self-Doubt, Can you really have it all? by Raymond Langa,
GUEST: HAMILTON MOSWATHUPA
Specialist Water Management and Hydrogeology, Anglo American.
GUEST: PROF. BRUCE MELLADO - Senior Scientist at NRF-iThemba LABS; Research Professor in the School of Physics at the University of the Witwatersrand; and Director of the Institute for Collider Particle Physics.
Covid 19… 5 years on lessons learnt
GUEST: ANGELA DEH - Clinical Psychologist
The State of Being Happy; learning the balance of living with and without happiness
GUEST: PROF JASPER KNIGHT - Professor at the School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies Wits University
Myanmar and Thailand earthquake death toll rises to more than 1,600 as search for survivors continues
GUEST: NIREN TOLSI - Journalist, Research Associate at the Society Work and Politics Institute at the University of the Witwatersrand
Writing Around the Wicket: Race, Class and History in South African Cricket by Niren Tolsi
GUEST: CHARISSA BLOOMBERG -Integrity Leadership specialist, accredited Emotional Intelligence facilitator
Integrity and Whistleblowing
GUEST: ANDREA NATTRASS - Publisher at Pan Macmillan
Pan Macmillan South Africa celebrates 21 years of local publishing in 2025, highlighting its commitment to producing titles and supporting authors.
GUEST: PAUL SLABOLEPSZY - Actor and playwright (remembers the first time he witnessed Athol Fugard, John Kani, and Winston Ntshona in Sizwe Banzi Is Dead
GUEST: JANICE HONEYMAN - Director, Playwright, Teacher and Theatremaker
GUEST: PIETER DIRK UYS - Performer, author, satirist, and social activist.
GUEST: MANNIE MANIM - Co-founder of the Market Theatre Songs:
GUEST: GRIFFIN SHEA - Author and Owner of Independent books store Bridge Books in downtown Jhb
GUEST: SIVEN MASLAMONEY - Executive Manager of the Inclusive and Sustainable Growth Portfolio at Yellowwoods Social Investments
South Africa has dropped to 95th place in the UN-sponsored World Happiness Report, down from 83rd last year.
GUEST: SIBONGILE GANGXA - Managing Executive for Special Projects Empowaworx
GUEST: DR. ZAKEERA DOCRAT - post-doctoral research fellow in forensic linguistics at the University of the Western Cape
GUEST: ZULAIKHA PATEL - Human Rights Activist, Author
Interview: Zulaikha Patel has announced the launch of her Second Book titled, Brave Like Me! – A Story of Courage and Change
As the world celebrated International Women’s Day yesterday (8th of March), reflecting on the progress and challenges faced by women, Business Woman Connie Matlejoane, is introducing the Leruo Foundation to support women entrepreneurs.
GUEST: CONNIE MATLEJOANE - CEO of CRM Enterprise and Founder of the Leruo Foundation
GUEST: DR. GABRIELLE WILLS - Research on Socio-Economic Policy Group Department of Economics Stellenbosch Univ
Interview: New report shows opportunities for work, study after matric remain limited
GUEST: GRIFFIN SHEA - Author and Owner of Independent books store Bridge Books in downtown Jhb
Interview: Bridge Books is presenting the Next Gen Youth reading event taking place 15 March. Using reading and storytime as a tool to improve our literacy as a country
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GUEST: PROF. RAYMOND PARSONS - North-West University Business School
08h20 Interview: What are import tariffs?
GUEST: HECTOR DIBAKOANE - Co-Lead CEO Makers Valley
Interview: Makers Valley is a neighbourhood in Johannesburg inner city, just east of the CBD. The name ‘Makers Valley’ refers to the growing presence and activities of many forms of creative entrepreneurialism in the area. Artists, cultural practitioners, artisans, urban gardeners, carpenters, shoemakers, metal and woodworkers, clothing designers and others, live and work in the Valley.
GUEST: DR. GCINA MHLOPHE : Author, Storyteller and Founder Gcinamasiko Arts and Heritage Trust
Interview: Advocating for the promotion of the Mother Tongue. Yesterday the Gcinamasiko Arts and Heritage Trust hosted the “Spirit of Light” event on International Women’s Day honouring women writers and leaders.
Interview: Digital nomads: Where idyllic lifestyle clashes with local needs
GUEST: ZIMASA VABAZA - Socio-Economic Reporter and Entrepreneur
GUEST: : SIMON CARLETTI - Creative Supervisor at IBN Immigration Solutions
GUEST: PROF. ROGER GIBSON - Professor of Structural Geology and Metamorphic Petrology in the School of Geosciences at the University of the Witwa tersrand
Interview: Asteroid 2024 YR4 Chance Of Hitting Earth made news across the globe.
GUEST: CAS COOVADIA - B20 Sherpa and Former CEO Business Unity SA CEO
Interview : G20 economies must collaborate, says Cas Coovadia The ‘sherpa’ of Business 200 says Africa can define the agenda for developing economies
GUEST: ZWELI NYATHI - CEO of the Jhb Roads
Civic Education: What is the mandate and role of the Jhb Roads Agency
GUEST: PROF. MICHAEL SACHS - Adjunct Professor at University of the Witwatersrand; one of the panellists dis cussing Education Reform in Times of Crisis
Interview: 80% of SA Grade 3 learners cannot read for meaning, 2030 Reading Panel reveals
GUEST: JENNIFER SKIFF - Strategic Advisor and Director of International Programs Center for a Humane Economy
GUEST: MARY SIBANDE- Artist
GUEST: LAWRENCE LEMAOANA - Artist
Interview : Publish or Perish with Mary and Lawrence
GUEST: DZVINKA KACHUR - Representative of the Ukrainian Association of South Africa
Interview : Tomorrow, 24th February marks three years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine
GUEST: MIA LOUW - Galleries and Special Projects Manager
Interview: The Cape Town Art Fair 2025 is taking place until today 23 February. Celebrating Art, Creativity and Exploration Through the Power of PLAY
GUEST: SUE WILLIAMSON - Artist and Writer
Interview: Sue Williamson's retrospective "There is something I must tell you”. Spanning five decades of Williamson’s practice, and curated by Andrew Lamprecht.
GUEST: BRIDGET HANNAH - Innovation director at the DG Murray Trust (DGMT)
Interview: Despite a massive jobs crisis, funding for successful pub lic employment programmes like the Presidential Em ployment Stimulus has been slashed—cutting off over 300,000 people from meaningful work.
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GUEST: AMB. BARBARA MASEKELA - Founder of the Jhb Festival of Women Writers, Poet, Writer and former SA Ambassador to the United States and France
GUEST: DR. BARBARA BOSWELL - Author & Associate Professor at the University of Cape Town
Barbara Boswell set to headline third Johannesburg Festi val of Women Writers. The third edition of the Johannes burg Festival of Women Writers (JFWW) returns to the University of Johannesburg
GUEST: DR. DANIEL LE ROUX - Department of Informa tion Science Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Stellenbosch University
Interview: New Report offers insight into SA teens’ smartphone habits
GUEST: PROF. THARINA GUSE - Co-Principal Investiga tor for the Hope Barometer Research Programme De partment of Psychology at the University of Pretoria
How hopeful are people across countries and cultures? Investigating Hope for the future
GUEST: SANNE RAMUNENYIWA- UWC Student (University of the Western Cape) & Founder of Sanne’s Palace: Braai and Grill (est 2023)
GUEST: DR. VUYISWA KUMALO - Medical officer at the NICD’s Outbreak response unit John Lennon - Woman
GUEST: DR. TINASHE KANOSVAMHIRA - Post-doctoral researcher, African Centre for
Cities, University of Cape Town
GUEST: MIA LOUW - Galleries and Special Projects Manager www.investeccapetownfair.co.za
GUEST: WOUTER KELLERMAN - Award Winning flautist, producer and composer
Interview: Wouter Kellerman celebrated his third Grammy award for the collaboration album ‘Triveni’ in the best new age, ambient or chant album category with Indian-American vocalist Chandrika Tandon and Japanese cellist Eru Matsumoto
GUEST: KIM TUCKER - Gqeberha Ambassador for 67 Blankets
The 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day celebrates 11 years of knitting blankets on 20th March the United Nation’s international day of Happiness at Nelson Mandela University.
GUEST: BENEDICT JOHNSON - Executive Head: EBS and New Initiatives at Fundi SA.
Interview: South Africa’s student accommodation crisis: urgent need for safety, security and solutions
GUEST: BENOIT LE ROY - CEO of the SA Water Chamber
Interview: Johannesburg is grappling with a severe and ongoing water crisis, leaving residents without reliable access to water for weeks. What will it take to solve this crisis?
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GUEST: PROF. JOHN STREMLAU - Honorary Professor of International Relations, University of the Witwatersrand
Interview: TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDER: What's Trump's beef with South Africa?
GUEST: PROF. MUSA XULU - Cultural Expert & Heritage Development Trust Executive Director.
GUEST: JARRED THOMPSON - Author of The Institute for Creative Dying
GUEST:SNOWY MATTERA - Daughter of Don Mattera and Board Member of the Don Mattera Legacy Foundation
GUEST: PROF. SCOTT HAZELHURST - Professor of Bioinformatics in the School of Electrical & Information Engineering Wits University
GUEST: SONGEZO ZIBI - National Leader of Rise Mzansi, Chairperson of Parliament's Standing Committee On Public Accounts
Interview: CIVIC EDUCATION : Hope Is Not A Strategy in the New Trump World. The US President presents enormous risks for South Africa and the world.
GUEST: DR. IRAJ ABEDIAN - Economist, Author and Founder and Chief Executive of Pan-African Investment and Research Services
Interview: US Sovereign Wealth Fund and ‘Reciprocal’ tariffs on every country to be announced next week, Trump says
GUEST: MKHULU NSINGIZA - Co-founder of the Kemet/Afrikan Royal calendar.
GUEST: KAREL NEL - Artist, Curator, Scholar, works with a team of the world’s foremost astronomers on COSMOS
GUEST: DR. MOUMITA AICH - Astrophysicist & Head of the Wits Anglo American Digital Dome (WAADD)
OUR CONNECTION TO THE STARS - Aligning to the COSMOS
GUEST: WANDILE SIHLOBO - Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) and the author of “A Country of Two Agricultures: The Disparities, The Challenges, The Solutions”
SA needs to hone export strategies amid rising trade friction & What can Farmers and Agribusinesses harvest from the SONA?
GUEST: ANDI NORTON - Trustee of the Stellenbosch Outdoor Sculpture Trust.
The Stellenbosch Triennale returns from 19 February to 30 April 2025, transforming the town into an open-air gallery.
GUEST: LIEZEL ENGELBRECHT - Innovation Manager in the All Children On Track Portfolio from the DG Murray Trust
GUEST: CONWAY SHIRINDZA - Senior Conservation Officer at the National Zoological Garden
Guest: HAPPY MAKHUMALO NGIDI - Chief Marketing Officer of Proudly South African
As the State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2025 approaches, Proudly South African is calling on officials and guests to make a statement by wearing locally made fashion.
GUEST: BRUCE HENDERSON - Author
Interview: WOOD, IRON AND STEEL: Shipwrecks Mapped Off the Western Cape
GUEST: DR. YASEEN KHAN - Co-founder and CEO of EMGuidance
Prevention or crisis: the hidden economics of South Africa’s healthcare choice
GUEST: JEROME SEPTEMBER - Guest: Dean of Students Wits University
Interview: Student Debt Cleared for 800 Wits students amounting to R63 million collectively.
GUEST: ZACKIE ACHMAT - Co-Founder of the Treatment Action Campaign, Activist and Film Director
Interview: CIVIC EDUCATION : CIVIC ORGANISATIONS ON PEPFAR and NHI
New National Survey Reveals SA’s Experiences of Education and Dropout
GUEST: COLIN WARDLE - Communications Lead for the Zero Dropout Campaign.
GUEST: MPUMELELO BOND NYOKA - Lawyer & Analyst
Interview: CIVIC EDUCATION : THE CONSTITUTION PART 2
The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, was approved by the Constitutional Court (CC) on 4 December 1996 and took effect on 4 February 1997.
GUEST: PETER GODWIN - Author
Interview: EXIT WOUNDS: A Story of Love, Loss and Occasional Wars (A Memoir)
GUEST: RUTH HALL - Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), University of the Western Cape
Guest: Tanya Nel, Operations Director Paws R Us
Interview: Separated Dog Siblings “Lilo and Stitch” Reunited, an adoption story.
GUEST: COLLEN DLAMINI - Head of Public Affairs – Mining Indaba
As the global spotlight increasingly focuses on sustainable practices and community empowerment, Mining Indaba 2025 is set to lead the conversation by placing communities at the heart of mining's future.
GUEST: ISABEAU JOUBERT - Cape Town-based texture designer and yarn bomber
GUEST: VERONICA MITCHELL - Facilitator and Researcher in medical education at the University of Cape Town in South Africa.
GUEST: PULENG SEGALO -Professor of Psychology at the University of South Africa
GUEST: GEMMA McKENZIE - Researcher. Crocheter: #ThreadsOfProtest
GUEST: PROF. LARS CHITTKA - Professor in Sensory and Behavioural Ecology at Queen Mary University of London
The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, was approved by the Constitutional Court (CC) on 4 December 1996 and took effect on 4 February 1997.
GUEST: MPUMELELO BOND NYOKA - Lawyer & Analyst
GUEST: BHEKISISA MNCUBE - Author and Columnist who won the national 2024 Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Award for columns/editorials, as well as the same category at the regional 2020 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards.
GUEST: DR. SANDY AFRICA - Director of Research MISTRA
Interview: The Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA) appoints Dr Sandy Africa as the new Director of Research
GUEST: NADIA LUBOWSKI - Director at the Anton
Lubowski Educational Trust
Art therapy is an invaluable tool for addressing childhood
trauma,
GUEST: DR. IVAN LUKANDA - Senior Lecturer, Department of Journalism and Communication, Makerere University Uganda
GUEST: PROF. JON PATRICIOS - Professor in the Division Of Sport And Exercise Medicine at Wits University
GUEST: ALLAN OATS - Medical Orthotist Prosthetist & Partner Barkley & Oates
Interview: It is estimated that globally 65 million people live with limb amputations, according to a study by the African Journal of Disability. In South Africa, amputee care is a service most cannot afford.
Sibongile Mongadi is the founder of Ukuhamba Prosthetics, a small business that uses 3D technology to produce low cost prosthetic limbs out of recycled materials such as water bottles.
GUEST: SIBONGILE MONGADI - FounderUkuhamba Prosthetics
GUEST: KATE ROGAN - Owner of Love Books Bookstore in Melville
A look into Book Shop Culture, 2025 Book Titles and more
GUEST: DR. ADEM K ABEBE - Senior Advisor in governance, comparative constitutional design, human rights and democratization, Extraordinary Lecturer at the University of Pretoria
Interview: The African Union has a poor record of protecting democracy. 2024 was no different, an opinion piece by Dr. Adem K Abebe
GUEST: PJ SABBAGHA - Choreographer & Arts Activist
Interview: A tribute to Dance and Choreographer Dada Masilo
GUEST: DUMISANI SIBANDA - Executive Head: Strategic Projects and Analytics at Fundi
The Fundi Foundation is calling deserving students for their 2025 Registration Fee Bursary Campaign
GUEST: NEIL RUSCH - Associate Researcher Archeology Division School of Geography Wits University
GUEST: YOLANDA ARENDSE - Wellness Therapist and Ontological Coach. Author of “Gentle: A Healing Journey in No Particular Order”
GUEST: ANGELA DEH - Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist and Speaker
• How do we go navigate our way into the year with a sense of peace and purpose?
• The new year can also come with anxiety and still needing to deal with previous years, how do we face this anxiety?
• How do we know our state of mental health is beyond our own management and that we need to seek help?
• What tools would you recommend to manage our day to day living, disappointments, plans and overall outlook on life?
GUEST: LISA VETTEN - research and project consultant in the faculty of humanities at the University of Johannesburg
‘Teen pregnancies, other social ills prevalent in fatherless homes’
The Executive Director of the Family Policy Institute, Errol Naidoo, says broken family structures are the biggest contributors to the high number of teenage pregnancies in the country.
A significant number of teenagers under the age of 16 gave birth on Christmas and New Year’s Day, the youngest being a 12-year-old girl from the Eastern Cape.
This has raised alarm and some men have been charged with statutory rape
GUEST: PHINAH KODISANG - CEO of the Soul City Institute for Social Justice”.
Gauteng recorded 31 births to mothers aged between 15 and 19 on New Year’s Day. Additionally the concerning case of a 12-year-old girl among the youngest mothers in South Africa. Teen pregnancy is a pressing issue in South Africa, with 1 in 7 mothers being teenagers, and nearly 365 teenage girls giving birth daily. This statistic not only highlights a public health crisis but also underscores the systemic issues contributing to cycles of poverty, educational setbacks, and limited future opportunities for young girls.
GUEST: LEBO PULE - A teacher at Stretch School, a life coach, podcast host of the Stretch Podcast
GUEST: PROF. VALLY PADAYACHEE - Power and Energy expert and a former executive manager of Eskom and a former senior executive of City Power Jhb
The Top 10 TV and Streaming Newsmakers in 2024
GUEST: THINUS FERREIRA - TV Critic and Journalist
A tribute to actress Michelle Botes
GUEST: JACK DEVNARIAN - Chairperson Chairperson SA Guild of Actors
How a unique approach to Early Childhood Development (ECD) is turning the key to unlock South Africa’s future
GUEST: NOMSA MUTHAPULI - ECD Youth Fund Manager at the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust
New Music from Award Winning MusicianANATII Ft. Yumbs & Al Xapo with the song “SEY’HLANGENE”
GUEST: ANATII –Rapper and Producer
Interview: Spinna Le Beemer Gal Autofest will take place on March 1st 2025 at Orange Farm Spin City
GUEST: PULE MOTLOUNG - Founder Soweto Drift Academy
GUEST: MICHELLE TSHABALALA - Car Spinning Athlete
What to Know Before Choosing a Travel Service Provider
GUEST: KEOTSHEPILE JONATHAN - Founder of Jonoago Holdings
South African Short Film , “The Last Ranger” is shortlisted for the 2025 Oscars
GUEST: CINDY LEE - Director of The Last Ranger
Johannesburg in its festive buzz continues this weekend at Makhelwane Festival. This flagship township lifestyle market and musical event in its 10th edition :
GUEST: BARBA GAIDINGWE - CMO Gauteng tourism
GUEST: FULCO VAN AURICH - Earlier this year President Ramaphosa’s #NationalOrders he was bestowed the Order of Champions of OR Tambo in Silver For his contribution to promoting awareness of human rights violations by the South African apartheid government to the world via Radio Freedom. He organized and developed the campaign in the Netherlands to support Radio Freedom.
GUEST: DR. JANE MUFAMADI - CEO Freedom Park and Heritage Site The producers, Bill Nowlin and Dan Kahn visited Radio Freedom in Lusaka, Zambia in 1984 to conduct the recordings. Radio Freedom was broadcasting daily in all major languages and broadcasts consist of news bulletins, commentaries, interviews, speeches and of course music The recordings represent a fair cross section of RF typical daily broadcasts
What is Your #BookOfTheYear for 2024 ?
GUEST: SEWELA LANGENI - Co-Founder Book Circle Capital www.bookcapital.co.za
Sewela Langeni is the owner of Book Circle Capital, an independent bookshop focusing on African literature based at 27 Boxes in Melville, Johannesburg.
Guest: DR. FERRIAL ADAM - Executive Manager: WaterCAN
THOUGHTLEADERS “Drowning in corruption — how South Africa’s water systems fail citizens and erode trust” an article by Dr. Ferrial Adam published on the daily maverick
GUEST: MICHELLE DU PLESSIS - Managing Director Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA) WWW.FGASA.CO.ZA / Zoom
Aspiring nature guides are encouraged to contact FGASA for further clarification at marketing@fgasa.org.za FGASA is transitioning towards becoming a SAQA-recognised professional body, as the South African government formalises guiding qualifications and standardises training, to align with the country’s tourism goals to produce top-tier
field guides.
GUEST: SASHA STEVENSON - Executive Director at SECTION 27 www.section27.org.za
SECTION27 is a human rights organisation that seeks to achieve substantive equality and social justice in South Africa. Guided by the principles and values in the Constitution, SECTION27 uses law, advocacy, legal literacy, research and community mobilisation to advance socio-economic rights, in particular the right to access health care services and the right to basic education as guaranteed in section 27 and section 29 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa respectively. SECTION27 aims to achieve systemic change and accountability to ensure the dignity and equality of
everyone.
GUEST: LORNA MASEKO - Former Ballet dancer turned Chef and Author of "Celebrate with Lorna Maseko" cookbook.
Interview: Currency online magazine has published an article on the current status of the Johannesburg Art Gallery (JAG)
GUEST: GIULIETTA TALEVI - Journalist
Interview: Students Win Prestigious Environmental Trip to Antarctica
GUEST: MIKE KYRON - Conservationist
Call for Submissions: 2024 UJ Prize for South African Writing
GUEST: DR. SIPHIWO MAHALA - Senior Lecturer Department of English Faculty of Humanities University of Jhb and Coordinator of the UJ Prize
Interview: What is the role and purpose of NEDLAC?
National Economic Development and Labour Council
GUEST: LISA SEFTEL - Executive Director of the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac)
GUEST: ZAPIRO (JONATHAN SHAPIRO) - Cartoonist and Author
Interview: Have I Got GNUs for You? is ZAPIRO latest book recently launched around the country
Interview: Locals drown in digital nomad wave
“That the native does not like the tourist is not hard to explain,” Antiguan-American author Jamaica Kincaid wrote in her 1988 essay, A Small Place.
GUEST: HERSCHELE JAWITZ - CEO Jawitz Property
GUEST: PROF. MARINDA OOSTHUIZEN - Deputy Dean of Research and Postgraduate Studies at University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Veterinary Science.
GUEST: GREGORY MAQOMA - Founder of The Vuyani Dance Theatre
GUEST: DR. GCINA MHLOPHE - Writer, Poet, Playwright
GUEST: ARTHUR DLAMINI - Visual Artist
GUEST: MOIPONE MOLOTLHANYI - Chief of Staff Change Starts Now
Interview : Revitalise Joburg’s Inner City: Make Joburg Art Gallery a #G20SouthAfrica 2025 Host Venue
GUEST: PROF. WILLIE BURGER - Professor of Literature and Literary Theory/ Head: Afrikaans Department at the University of Pretoria
Interview : Breyten Breytenbach: a masterful poet, jailed for his politics, who reimagined South Africa; a tribute by Prof. Willie Burger.
Interview: EXPOSING THE GAPS IN SOUTH AFRICA’S RESPONSE TO GBV AND FEMICIDE – UNSOLVED CRIMES,
UNDERFUNDED SHELTERS
GUEST: MATSHIDISO MATHOLE - Social Worker and Center Manager of Tirisano Victim Empowerment Centre
In light of World Aids Day 1st December, South Africa is at the forefront of a proactive initiative to end HIV/Aids.
GUEST: DR. NELSON IGABA - Medical Doctor, Public Healthy enthusiast. HIV clinicia
GUEST: GRAEME WILKINSON - Senior Social Investment Specialist at Tshikululu Social Investments
Interview: Insights on businesses social investments in 2024.
GUEST: REFILWE DZONZIE - health coach, spinning instructor
Interview: Refilwe Dzonzie is Using indoor cycling as a tool, to combat issues such as depression, anxiety, internet addiction, and drug abuse among young people.
GUEST: SARAH SCRIMGEOUR - Co Director Tabby McTat
GUEST: JAC HAMMAN - Co Director Tabby McTat
GUEST: ANDREW BROWN - Author of The Bitterness of Olives
Interview: Word Domination - Book of the Week
GUEST: MUSA MBHELE - eThekwini City Manager
Interview :The reSURGEnce conference, a global movement to spark growth of Black Businesses is back in New York City
November 22 - November 24
GUEST: ALI GULE - Activist and Social Commentator
Interview: What Is The Role & Responsibility of Citizens in creating a thriving democracy that benefits all?
GUEST: PROF. VALLY PADAYACHEE- Power & Energy Expert
Electricity panic in South Africa – how to update your prepaid meter before it’s too late
Interview: Rolling out robotics in rural areas: Good Work Foundation pilots tech programme at Mpumalanga high schools
GUEST: KATE GROCH - CEO & Founder of Good Work Foundation
Interview: South African miners trapped underground: What you need to know
GUEST: LUCKY SEEKOI - Former Zama Zama
GUEST: MFUMO & FUMANE NTLHABANE - Poet and half of the spoken word duo “Yamoria”
Interview :“Beyond Borders” presentation honoured the relationship South Africa and the Netherlands
GUEST: DEVI PAULSEN-ABBOTT - Africa Agri Council Director
Interview: African Agri Council to unlock $1 billion in vetted agri projects at the African Agri Investment Indaba’s investor discovery sessions
GUEST: MARIANNE THAM - Writer, Director, Associate Editor of the Daily Maverick
Interview: Marianne Thamm – Round of Applause (Reloaded!)
GUEST: OZZY NEL - COO SA Harvest
Interview: It is said that In South Africa, 10 million tonnes of food is wasted each year, yet millions go to bed hungry.
GUEST: DR. CHRIS VAN STRATEN - Global Health Advisor Clinical Governance, International
GUEST: MPHO ELIJAH GUMBI - Founder of I CAN Management; Training South African youth to compete in global motorsport
GUEST: ISMAIL LAGARDIEN - writer, columnist and political economist
Interview: “As Elon Musk shows us, adopting a new national identity is easy if you conform” a thought piece by;
GUEST: ONICA MAKWAKWA - Executive Director at the Global Digital Inclusion Partnership (GDIP)
GUEST: GRETCHEN ADAMS - Youth Coordinator South Africa Responsible Computing Challenge (RCC)
Interview: AI and Digital Inclusion for women and youth
GUEST: JANSIE NIEHAUS - The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) Executive Director
At 70, Sipho is more vital than ever. His music has featured in the December 2021 summer campaign for MTN. He also made the cover, including a 16-page feature in the and was awarded a the month before. Sipho turned 70 in November 2021 and his band
is Thembeka Khumalo (SAMA nominated) on vocals, Simphwe Khubeka on drums, Thando on guitar, David Mabaso on bass, Lloyd “Toto” Mbele on keys and Sipho Mabuse on vocals and saxophone.
This Week’s Guest Presenter as we celebrate 30 years of South African Music in the democratic era. It was his birthday last week 2nd Nov turning 73 years.
Robert Sobukwe-inspired play examines love as the
centre of revolution To commemorate the hundredth anniversary of Robert Sobukwe’s birth on 5 December 2024, A new play has been commissioned, entitled “Lala Ngenxeba/Of Love and Revolution”
GUEST: PALESA MAZAMISA - Director Barney Simon Theatre at the Market Theatre 13 Nov 2024 - 8 December 2024 The play aims to introduce audiences to the life and
times of the former PAC leader through critical historic
moments alongside his prison letters to his wife, Veronica Sobukwe
ART EXHIBITION
Title: Then I Knew I Was Good at Painting: Esther Mahlangu, A Retrospective
Dates: 20 November 2024 – 17 April 2025 Following the successful run of “Then I Knew I Was Good at Painting: Esther Mahlangu, A Retrospective” at the Iziko South African National Gallery in Cape Town, Dr Esther Mahlangu’s major retrospective celebrating her life’s work will be moving to the Wits Art Museum (WAM) in Johannesburg in November 2024.
The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Stellenbosch University (SU) is paving the way in humanoid robotics with the unveiling of a cutting-edge research platform. This groundbreaking platform showcases advanced robotics technology and demonstrates the power of interdisciplinary collaboration within engineering.
GUEST: DR. WILLIAM DUCKITT - Lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Stellenbosch University (SU)
Thermo Fisher Scientific and the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) have agreed to establish a Centre of Excellence for Molecular Biology and Life Sciences. This Centre, the first of its kind in South Africa, aims to enhance training and skills development in molecular biology and life sciences.
GUEST: DR. PRITIKA RAMHARACK - Senior Scientist from the South African Medical Research Council
(SAMRC)
GUEST: PULA TWALA - Hugh Masekela's daughter and event co-organizer – The Hugh Masekela Heritage Festival
GUEST: DR. SECHABA MAAPE - Architect, Senior lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) School of Architecture and Planning and Director of Afreetekture.
Guest: Trevor Stuurman
Guest: Lerato Motshabi
GUEST: MPENDULO GININDZA - Past President and Council Member of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA)
GUEST: DR. LUCIA ANELICH - Convenor of the annual South African Food Safety Summit & Food Microbiologist
GUEST: PROF. LORIEN PICHEGRU - Adjunct Professor in Marine Biology at the Nelson Mandela University.
GUEST: HANNEKE MACKIE - Founder and CEO of internationally accredited Edutainment Ecosystem; Buzz Kidz
GUEST: SIBUSISO “MASH” MASHILOANE - pianist, composer and Jazz Lecturer at The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s School of Arts and Centre for Jazz and Popular Music
GUEST: PROF. FEDERICO FRESCHI - Executive Dean at the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture at the University of Jhb
GUEST: ROUSHANNA GRAY - Founder of Veld and Sea; Food innovator specializing in sustainable and indigenous culinary experiences.
GUEST: NEO MUYANGA - Composer and Installation
artist, and The Centre's Impresario for the Less Good Idea
GUEST: JACK DEVNARAIN - Actor and Chairman of the South African Guild of Actors (SAGA)
GUEST: CHOLA MAKGAMATHE - General Manager for Legal Services SAMRO (Southern African Music Rights Organisation)
VOICENOTE: DR. SIPHO SITHOLE - Arts and Cultural Practitioner & Lecturer at Howard University
GUEST: PROF LEROTHODI LEEUW - Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of the Western Cape
SONGEZO ZIBI - Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) & National Leader of Rise Mzans
GUEST: PROF. UMA DHUPELIA-MESTHRIE - Emeritus Professor, Department of History, University of the Western Cape
GUEST: DR. SECHABA MAAPE - Architect and the Director of the design practice Afreetekture, as well as a senior lecturer at the Wits School of Architecture and Planning.
GUEST: KASS NAIDOO - Founder of GSport 4 Girls
and GSport Awards, International Cricket Broadcaster
GUEST: PROF. THULI MADONSELA - Director of the Centre
for Social Justice Stellenbosch University and former
Public Protector of South Africa
GUEST: LIEZEL ENGELBRECHT - Registered dietitian and Innovation Manager at the DG Murray Trust (DGMT)
GUEST: GUNDULA DEUTSCHLÄNDER - Master Gardener behind the iconic gardens of Babylonstoren
GUEST: MADELEINE FULLARD - Head of the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA’s) missing persons task team
GUEST: VUYISEKA MBOXELA - Spokesperson Dept of Basic Education Eastern Cape
GUEST: OLGA MAGUDULELA - Teacher
COMMUNITY CONSULTATION: Best practice guide provides roadmap for meaningful consultations in extractives industry
GUEST: SIENNE MOLEPO : Project Lead: Legal & Advocacy Extractives Industry Project at Corruption Watch
GUEST: VANGILE GANTSHO - Poet, Co-founder of impepho press & Healer
GUEST: PRALINI NAIDOO - Poet, Storyteller, Facilitator
GUEST: LEE-ANNE GERMANOS : Co Founder of The Embrace Project; non-practicing attorney and legal researcher into gender based violence
After nearly 50 years in education, Barry Swain, is set to retire leaving behind a legacy of guidance stating “Education is about reaching out to others, taking their
hand, and leading them to where they want to go.”
GUEST: BARRY SWAIN : Head of Campus at STADIO Higher Education’s Musgrave Campus
GUEST: PROF. PETER LE ROUX - Professor in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Pretoria
GUEST: INGRID SCHÖFANN - Trustee of the Karoo Development Foundation
GUEST: DR. ANTON BINNEMAN - Acting Head of Communication at the NRF (National Research Foundation) SARAO (South African Radio Astronomy Observatory)
GUEST: ANDRE WALKER - Data Centre Manager South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) 0634705461
GUEST: MINISTER PATRICIA DE LILLE - Minister of Tourism
INTERVIEW : The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project is an international effort to build the world's largest radio telescope
GUEST: AMBASSADOR DR. KINGSLEY MAKHUBELA - Former Diplomat
Interview: Africa renews call for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council during the 79th United Nations General Assembly themed “Summit of the Future”
GUEST: INA REQUILET - Cancer Patient
Interview: Umhlanga woman’s fight against ‘red tape’ in desperate bid to get unregistered cancer drug to SA
GUEST: PETRONEL NIEWOUDT - Founder and CEO Care For Wild
Interview: World’s largest rhino sanctuary celebrates its impact
GUEST: DR. XOLISA GUZULA - Literacy Specialist, Chair of the The Centre for
Multilingualism and Diversities Research at UWC, and the leader of this initiative.
Interview : The University of the Western Cape (UWC)
launched the documentary ‘Free to Learn: Soze ungayibambi’. Teachers and learners who engage in learning Maths and Science using isiXhosa and
English
GUEST: GARY RATHBONE - Musician
Interview: New Album : “Where We End is Where we begin” by Gary Rathbone
GUEST MARIANNE MATSHIKIZA - Daughter of Todd Matshikiza
Interview: Historical significance of the repatriation of Todd Matshikiza’s remains, along with those of 48 other anti-apartheid activists
GUEST: JOHN TRENGROVE - Director
Interview: Fusion of history, music, dance, and queer culture, Nkoli: The Vogue Opera will take centre stage at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town from 9 to 19 October.
GUEST: DR. AHMED VACHIAT - SA Heart Congress Convenor
Interview: Rheumatology and Cardiac diseases will form part of the discussion at this yer’s The SA Heart Annual Congress will take place from 8–10 November
GUEST: THANDUXOLO MXOLI - SABC Sports caster
Interview: South Africa vs Argentina Rugby Game
GUEST: LEHLOHONOLO THOBELA - Forecaster & Meteorologist SA Weather Service
Interview: What weather should we brace ourselves for; post the snow we witnessed in spring
Interview: The Great Oven in South Africa
GUEST: JAMES GOMEZ THOMPSON - Founder of The Great Oven
Having recently unveiled the Mi Casa Friendship Cruise Experience to the public, Mi Casa announced the lineup.
GUEST: MO-T - Mi Casa band member and trumpeter
Guest: MATTHEW PURKIS - Joint Operations South African Organic Sector Organisation (SAOSO) & Leads Project Biome
Choose Organic Food
Guest: TERRENCE THOBANI NGULUBE - Founder & CEO Terry Made Designs
Interview: Création Africa Top 12 Finalist : Terry Made Designs
GUEST: DR. SHELDON LEAL - Director of culture and music at Southdowns College
Interview: Who owns the masters in music?
GUEST: SIBUSISO MKHWANAZI - Travel and Lifestyle Writer
South African sport tourism is a field of opportunities
GUEST: DR. LETHUKWENAMA LETSOALO - Medical Doctor and Public Health Advocate
Figures show a dramatic decline in condom distribution in SA.
GUEST: DR. LUCA PONTIGGIA - Theoretical and Computational Physicist
Interview: The Mysteries of the Black Holes; what do we know so far?
Telegram founder arrest: What happens next could change the course of big tech
GUEST: DR. TIMOTHY KOSKIE - Post Doctoral Associate Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences : Media and Communications University of Sydney
SABC EDUCATION Know Your World
Heritage Month, do you think it's important to celebrate it?
INTERVIEW : SPRING GARDENING a look at indigenous gazanias and training the lawn to be waterwise
GUEST: SEAN GRANGER - General Manager Granny Mouse Country House and Spa
GUEST: ZAINAB PARUK - CoFounder Chilli Chocolate Chefs (CCC)
Interview: Chilli Chocolate Chefs: A Culinary Journey
GUEST: PROF. ROGER GIBSON - Professor of Structural Geology and Metamorphic Petrology in the School of Geosciences at the University of the Witwatersrand
GUEST: YURISA NAIDOO - Board Chairperson for the Professional Board of Optometry and Dispensing Opticians
A call to action for more women to participate and lead in
the medical field.
GUEST: KHUTJO GREEN - Co-Director and Actor
GUEST: CHARLY AZABE - Actor & Playing the role of Patrice Lumumba in the production
Patrice Lumumba, born Isaïe Tasumbu Tawosa, was a Congolese politician and independence leader who served as the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from June until September 1960, following the May 1960 election. Patrice Lumumba, and his associates were assassinated by a firing squad on 17 January 1961.
“ KATANGA, JANUARY 17” is at the Market Theatre in Newtown Jhb 5-22 September 2024. Co written by renowned writer, poet and academic, Lesego Rampolokeng, with Bobby Rodwell, a human rights activist, playwright and director.
GUEST: DR. NOKUTHULA MAZIBUKO- MSIMANG - University of Pretoria based researcher and writer of children’s books and historical novels.
Children’s Books by Women Writers which sold the
most
• Books by Refiloe Moahloli and Lebohang Masango
• Sewela Langeni-Making friends with feelings
• You also want to mention titles Launched in August
- Zulu Empire Decolonised by Shalo Mbatha 2. It’s me
Marah by Marah Louw 3. Noni Jabavu: A stranger at
home edited by Makhosazana Xaba and Athambile
Masola 4. Reflecting Rogue by Pumla Dineo Gqola 5.
The Making of a Sharpeville Girl by Professor 6. The
Collector of Treasures by Bessie Head 7. Occasion for
Loving by Nadine Gordimer 8. Mhudi by Sol Plaatje
Guest: SEWELA LANGENI - CoFounder The Book Circle Capital & Author
WORD DOMINATION: As we kick off Heritage Month this September; what are the books you believe we should each own in our bookshelves as part of our heritage journey. Sewela Langeni will also take us through some of the best selling books by women at Book Circle Capital. Dr. Nokuthula Mazibuko-Msimang shares her must have titles
GUEST: DR. LUCA PONTIGGIA - Data Science Communicator; undergraduate degree in Nuclear Engineering and, at the age of 27, a PhD in String Theory from Wits
GUEST: YASHEEN MODI - Wits University graduate in actuarial science and currently working on an EP, as a pianist, guitarist, vocalist, and lyricist.
THOUGHTLEADERS
A physicist and a musician explore the wonders of the Universe live on stage. HIDDEN GIANTS, a talk about black holes, the unseeable giants in our Universe, accompanied by live original music. 13 and 14 September 2024, at 7h30PM at the Joburg Theatre in Bramfontein
THE PETROL HEAD Nico Smit : This Morning you are live from a Motoring Event A gathering of car lovers
GUEST: HANNERIE VISSER - Director Studio H
The 2024 FOOD Awards celebrates 19 women from across South Africa's food and hospitality industry. Held at Babylonstoren Western Cape, this event honours women for their contributions in areas ranging from farming and food styling to education and culinary heritage.
GUEST: KIM KANDAN- FNB Arts Joburg Air Manager
INTERVIEW : FNB Art Joburg partners with Brand South Africa to activate the city with 16+ days of culture from 29 August - 13 September 2024 in partnership with Brand South Africa. Visit to see the full Open City programme
GUEST: ANELISA “ANNALYSER” STUURMAN - vocalist and performing artist
South African band uKhoiKhoi will be on stage in a dance production by acclaimed choreographer, Robyn Orlin, to be performed for the first time in South Africa at the 2024 JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience in Durban, and at The Market Theatre in Johannesburg.
GUEST: THANDUXOLO MXOLI - SABC Sportcaster
Interview : The Springboks welcome the All Blacks to Ellis Park today at 5; The Mzansi Youth Choir will perform the National Anthem.
GUEST: PROF. NORBERT NDJEKA - Chief Director TB Control and Management of the National Department
Interview: A groundbreaking initiative called, BEAT Tuberculosis, has become the world`s first initiative in the fight against drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) for all population groups, influencing the World Health Organization policy on treating TB internationally.
GUEST: THABO TSOLO - Co-Founder & CEO SpaceSalad StudiosG
08h12 Interview: Création Africa Top 12 Finalist : SpaceSalad Studios
WWW.SPACESALADSTUDIOS.CO.ZA
GUEST: PULE MOTLOUNG - Founder Soweto Drift Academy
Interview : The 2024 Farma Annual SpinFest is taking place today in Orange Farm Spin City by Soweto Drift Academy
GUEST: NTOMBI MAPHOSA - Attorney Centre for Environmental Rights
Interview: An appeal in the legal battle waged by social and environmental justice groups groundWork and the Vukani Environmental Justice Movement (VEM) for protection from toxic air pollution was heard in the Supreme Court of Appeals in Bloemfontein on 28 August.
GUEST: TEBOGO MPUFANE - Project Manager Life Changing Projects in Tshwane (was homeless and now works to assist the community)
Interview : “Fatima Meer: Born to Struggle” was launched at Ike’s Books and Collectables in Durban as well as at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg this week
GUEST: ARJUMAND WAJID - Biographer, Retired journalist, radio producer and presenter
Prof Yin-Zhe Ma helps to unravel mysteries of the universe
GUEST: PROF. YIN-ZHE MA - Full Professor, Stellenbosch University. internationally recognized researcher in the field of computational astronomy and cosmology.
GUEST: VANESSA RAPHAELY - Founder of The Village, social media community of parents, Publisher and Author.
Vanessa Raphaely and Karin Schimke have curated wisdom about the challenges of child-rearing
Interview Accessing Health facilities for Rural Communities and the need to know the burden of disease.
GUEST: PROF. KATHY KAHN - Professor in the School of Public Health Wits University
GUEST: NOBUBELE SAM MKHANDHLA - Head: Philanthropy & Partnerships, Doctors Without Borders Zimbabwe & South Africa. Human Rights Lawyer, Archbishop Desmond Tutu Fellow, Founder of #LadyLibertySA
Interview : Fundraising for crisis organisations; a look at the work of Doctors without borders
Interview: How does the Two Pot System work
GUEST: SAMUKELO ZWANE- Head of Product, FNB Wealth and Investment
INTERVIEW : Artist Proof Studios will be showcasing young artists at the Johannesburg Art Fair 6-8 September.
GUEST: NATHI SIMELANE - Managing Director of Branding & Business Development, Artist Proof Studio
GUEST: FRANCO FERRARESE - Comic Book Collector and Founder of the Geek Gathering Market
Interview: Création Africa Top 12 Finalist : SourceCode Motion Pictures
Guest: KATLEHO MONYAKO - Director & CEO SourceCode Motion Pictures
Interview: Epsom Salt said to offer health benefits
GUEST: SISTER LONDEKILE NTSIBA - Independent Midwife @welcomebabyantenatal
Interview : From solo adventures to self-discovery – here are the 3 latest travel trends for women
GUEST: SIBUSISO MKHWANAZI – Travel Blogger and Travel writer
Interview: E- Waste Bins in Retail and the participation of persons with disability.
GUEST: STEFFEN BURROWS - Sustainability Manager at Pick n Pay
INTERVIEW : The Tufting wave is a creative movement that also hit South Africa and some have turned it into entrepreneurial venture.
GUEST: BAHEDILE DIKWETLA - Creator of RUGLIFE
Custom and Bespoke Rugs / Videographer & Editor
GUEST: LINDOKUHLE SOBEKWA
Interview: The Johannesburg Art Gallery, in collaboration with Goodman Gallery, presents ‘Umkhondo: Going Deeper’, Lindokuhle Sobekwa’s first solo exhibition at the museum, following his 2023 FNB Art Prize Award.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the mpox outbreak in parts of Africa a public health emergency of international concern.
GUEST: PROF. HELEN REES - Founder and Executive Director of Reproductive Health and HIV Institute.
The Johannesburg’s Zoo’s Amphibian Conservation Project seeks to protect endangered species
GUEST: MLANDO DLOMO - Reptile Curator
GUEST: JENNY MOODLEY – GM Stakeholder and Public Relations Johannesburg Parks and Zoo
GUEST: XOLILE MKHIZE - Creator Lokshin Dogs and Peloo Creations
"Lokshin Dogs," a radio drama made for all ages. Set in the streets of Meadowlands, Soweto
Interview: Création Africa Top 12 Finalist : Renaissance Design
GUEST: GLORINAH KHUTSO MABASO - Founder & Creative Director Renaissance Design
Interview : Renowned women photographers sharing their skills with students
GUEST: ZANELE DHLAMINI – Visual Storyteller
Interview: Preparing Grade 12 Student for the Prelims; Parental Involvement
GUEST: LEBONE SEGOLODI - Co-Founder and Managing Director of SpongeIn
Interview: GUEST: SHAY HEYDENRYCH - Jacana Media’s Commercial Director and a lead contributing member of the Jacana Literary Foundation
Interview : UJ’s Community Engagement initiative targets Gender-Based Violence in nightlife establishments
GUEST: FIONA MAHLORI - Senior Manager: Community Engagement UJ University Relations
Interview : 2030 Reading Panel Meeting Highlights Shift in National Education Priorities
GUEST: SIPUMELELE LUCWABA - Head of the Secretariat 2030 Reading Panel
INTERVIEW : University of Pretoria researchers discover optimum way to monitor blood oxygen levels in immobilised rhino, boosting efforts to combat poaching
GUEST: DR. THEMBEKA MTETWA - Physiology Lecturer and Researcher University of Pretoria
INTERVIEW : Guest Presenter : Dr. Alistair Mokoena
“Investing in Good Education is Key” Dr. Alistair Mokoena
GUEST: DR. ALISTAIR MOKOENA - Founder of the Dr.
Alistair Education Fund, Author of “Servings of Self Mas-tery: bite sized pep talks to unlock greatness”
GUEST: DANIEL VAN DER MERWE - Convener of the Architecture South Africa Conference (AZA24),
The housing crisis is a critical issue affecting millions of South Africans. According to the National Housing Needs Register in 2023, some 2.3 million households and individuals are still waiting for a home - a huge backlog that’s set to get worse as our population is rapidly urbanising.
Problem-solvers, over and above being designers, how could architects contribute tocreating functional and socially responsible housing solutions, what is holding back
the process, and what other critical issues will be discussed at AZA24?
GUEST: DR. GAMUCHIRAI MUTEZO - Chief Operations Officer and Director of Circular Business Models at the African Circular Business Alliance (ACBA) & Founder of Madam Waste
WWW.MADAMWASTE.COM (INSTUDIO)
Decentralised Energy Systems (Biogas) I Organic Waste Management I Circular Economy
Dr Gamuchirai Mutezo has 12 years of work experience underpinned by entrepreneurship, project management, renewable energy, and a keen focus on decentralising energy in African cities using anaerobic digestion. She is the Director of Circular Business Models at the African Circular Business Alliance (ACBA) and oversees the company’s daily business operations. Some of her duties include directing conversations, collaborations and co-creating circular business models and decarbonisation pathways to build a sustainable, profitable and scalable circular market in the African green economy and clean energy sub-sectors.
Her skill set includes but is not limited to project management and strategic planning, business operations and development, stakeholder management, leading teams to achieve deliverables, problem-solving, resilience and tenacity, peculiar attention to detail, ability to probe for quality, excellent communication skills (written and oral), flexibility to operate in different environments as well as empathy. She holds a B. Town and Regional Planning from the University of Pretoria, an MPhil in Energy Poverty and Development from the University of Cape Town, a Project Management Certificate from the University of South Africa and a DPhil in Urban Biogas and Circular Economy from the University of the Witwatersrand. Dr Gamuchirai Mutezo is also a member of the South African Biogas Industry Association (SABIA), South African Planning Institute (SAPI) and Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN).
Dr Gamuchirai Mutezo is the founder of Madam Waste, an urban energy planning firm based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Services offered span across urban energy planning, organic waste management and decentralised clean energy using anaerobic digestion. Using principles of circular economy, Madam Waste endeavours to constantly view waste not in its traditional sense of a disposable material, but as a resource for other activities. She is also a Post Doctoral Fellow at the Centre for Ecological Intelligence (University of Johannesburg) focusing on agro-ecological waste management and circular economy.
GUEST: URESHNI MORRISON - Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator.
The impact of Harambee’s women-led initiatives in empowering females across South Africa. This includes creating vital employment and training opportunities that allow young women to enter and thrive in male-dominated industries such as technology, agriculture, and plumbing. Additionally, the conversation can cover the significance of establishing gender targets within job creation programmes to support women's integration into these sectors, thereby advancing financial independence and gender equality in the workforce.
GUEST: DR. CANDICE BAILEY - postdoctoral research fellow at WITS under the SA UK Bilateral Chair of Political Theory, looking at issues of democracy, citizenship and participation. She is also a journalist and editor with 22 years of experience. (TBC)
The book tells the unknown stories of the innovation and ingenuity of Africans who are solving African problems for African people.
The book includes exclusive interviews with Dr Marian Croak, a Vice President of Google as well as Mark E Dean who is the co-inventor of the IBM personal computer. There is a foreword written by world cricket legend Michael Holding who writes: “This book contains stories that are just not taught in the mainstream education.”
GUEST: WANDILE SIHLOBO - Agricultural Economist
THOUGHTLEADER, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS
Today, I joined farmers to see how they market their Karoo products. First, we walked about 5 km or so in the morning, collecting a herd of sheep from various camps – through the rocky veld and in the chilly wind of the Karoo morning. We
finally got them to the kraal for sorting and selection – see picture. The next task was to wean the lambs from their mothers and to keep the young females for continuous reproduction. The males were ready for the market.
In the farmers quest to operate sustainably and not expose the fragile grazing veld to too many sheep, given the low rainfall season, some lambs are taken to the feedlot to prepare them for an unknown meat market.
GUEST: RICARDO HOOD - Founder of Gogo’s Morogo
Revisiting indigenous foods and traditions for business success in our communities.
The concept of canning indigenous foods is slowly gaining momentum. For Ricardo Hood who established Gogo’s Morogo in 2022, his reasons for farming and canning African wild spinach is about preserving what he grew up eating, but could not find when he started working. By canning this indigenous food also known as Morogo Wa Thepe, Umfino and Imbuya, he ensures it is available beyond its seasonal limitations.
GUEST: KUSHAL JEETHENDRA SITHLU - Founder & Director Pineapple on Pizza Studios
Interview: Création Africa Top 12 Finalist : Pineapple on Pizza Studios
GUEST: JOHANNA BRAMBLE - Textile Designer and Founder of Johanna Bramble Creations
INTERVIEW : The 2024 African Textile Talks, presented by Twyg and Imiloa Collective 15-17 (Thurs-Sat) August at Workshop 17 Cape Town
GUEST: PETER MAMMES - Fine Artist
INTERVIEW :London-based South African artist Peter Mammes’ new show in Johannesburg, The Last Hope, a call to action to rethink humanity’s approach to how and why we exist on our planet.
GUEST: JOEL ZUMA - Musical Director 1789
INTERVIEW : 1789 is on stage at the Joburg Theatre until 18th August
GUEST: DR. MARLIN MCKAY - Medical Practitioner
Interview : The Flu Season with Dr. Mackay
GUEST: THANDUXOLO MXOLI - SABC Sportscaster
Sport Update : Olympics Update
26 July - 11 August 2024 Paris
GUEST: LINDIWE SANGWENI-SIDDO - COO at City Lodge Hotel Group, Executive Director of Freedom Square Hotel and Author of The Syndicate of Twenty-two Natives: The Stan Sangweni Story
GUEST: MAPHOLO RATAU - owner and founder of Ledikana – a fashion designer shop.
BUHLE MAGWENTSHU - owner and founder of ASMARA Coffee Roasters.
The need to focus on foundation level learning. 3 in 5 five homes don’t have access to a single book & 65% of homes with children under 10 don’t have a single picture book
GUEST: DR. EILEEN SCHECKLE - Senior Lecturer in in language and literacy in the Faculty of Education at Nelson Mandela University
GUEST: PROF. ERIC ATMORE - Director of the Centre for Early Childhood Development www.cecd.org.za
GUEST: PROF. JENNIFER FITCHETT - Professor of Physical Geography, University of the Witwatersrand
GUEST: CATHERINE STONE - Urban & Regional Planning, Policy & Strategist & Urban Governance Specialist
GUEST: BRONWYN WILLIAMS - Partner Flux Trends, Futurist, Economist and Business Trends Analyst.
GUEST: PROF. ROSABELLE BOSWELL - Department of Science and Innovation-National Research Foundation (DSI-NRF) Research Chair in Ocean Cultures and Heritage
GUEST: REMBU MOSHAPO - Sales Manager The Music and Lifestyle Expo
Interview : Early planning for entrepreneurs who wish to exhibit your products and services as a small business; The Music and Lifestyle Expo Returns for a 3rd Year November 15th and 16th, 2024
GUEST: SEWELA LANGENI - Co-Owner of The Book Circle Capital
GUEST: PILANI BUBU - Festival Curator, Storyteller, Singer, Songwriter.
INTERVIEW : Book Circle Capital is collaborating with Folklore Festival
- The Festival is aimed at driving a gathering of communities to celebrate each others culture, creativity and heritage .
HIVSA and Choma Magazine Honoured at Charlize Theron
Africa Outreach Project Block Party in Los Angeles USA
GUEST: NEO MOHAJANE - Program Director of HIVSA’s
Health Systems Strengthening
GUEST: ROXANNE TOBIAS - Actuary & Head of
Marketing & Communications at Sanlam Risk & Savings
Interview: South Africans will soon be able to access a portion of their
retirement savings when the two-pot retirement system is
implemented later this year. How will this
will affect you and your retirement savings.
GUEST: NOSABATHA NYUMBEKA - Founder of Zosuliwe
Charity Organisation
Interview : Zosuliwe Charity Organisation started in 1996 with a mission to support those in need and now highly concerned by the issue of the children of a school in Lady Frere in the Eastern Cape.
GUEST: LOUISA HOLST - Author, Recipe Developer and Food Editor
INTERVIEW: Louisa Holst on one pot meals with her new book "The South African Air Fryer Cookbook”
INTERVIEW : Creative Coffee Week brings one of the biggest names in global coffee to Durban
GUEST: PATRICK ROLF - Founder ofApril Coffee Roasters in Denmark, a coffee roaster, a barista and influencer in the world of coffee.
GUEST: STEVEN MARKOVITZ - producer, founder and director of Big World Cinema
Interview : The French Government Honours Two Prominent South African Film Practitioners
GUEST: GILAH KELLNER - Africa United Youth Orchestra (AUYO) Concertmaster
Interview : Africa United Youth Orchestra to showcase young stellar musicians from across the African continent
GUEST: DR. FARYAL LUHAR - Naturopathic Doctor
Interview : Signs of an Unhealthy Gut and What to Do About It
CLIENT INTERVIEW : Création Africa - #CréationAfricaTop12 finalist @IF_SouthAfrica
This Week we focus on LSJ Clothing and Merchandising
GUEST: JULIAN KUBEL - Managing & Creative Director ( WhatsApp contact number +27 72 341 86 90)
GUEST: BUYI MSITHINI - Marketing Manager
GUEST: YURI RAMKISSOON - PCC (Presidential Climate Commission)Climate Research Analyst
Interview : President Cyril Ramaphosa signs crucial Climate Change Bill into law
GUEST: DR. VERON RAMSURAN-Pioneering HIV Researcher in South Africa
INTERVIEW: New research shows great strides have been made in controlling HIV virus in South Africa
INTERVIEW : Constitutionality of Rape and Intent in Sexual Offences Act Legally Challenged
GUEST: LEE-ANNE GERMANOS - Founder & Director The Embrace Project
Interview : Word Domination
Quiet Time With The President: A Doctor's Story About Learning To Listen (Paperback)
by Peter Friedlander, Jill Margo
GUEST: DR. PETER FRIEDLANDER - Author, ear, nose and throat specialist, served as a member of Nelson Mandela's medical team and helped to monitor his hearing.
30 000 learners across two continents, coding simultaneously highlighting 30 years of democracy.
GUEST: PROF JEAN GREYLING - Tangible Africa founder & Head of the Department of Computing Sciences at Nelson Mandela University
INTERVIEW : Creativity as a tool for innovation & nation building
GUEST: CARL WILLOUGBY - Chair of The Creative Circle (also Chief Creative Officer of TBWA/Hunt Lascaris)
Many Cape Flats communities are dealing with not only falling rain but rising water levels.
GUEST: ALISON McCUTCHEON - Marketing Director Ladles of Love
GUEST: XOLELWA KASHE-KATIYA - Project Leader Indlulamithi SA Scenarios
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday called on South Africans to be like weaver birds by working together and said the establishment of the Government of National Unity (GNU) set the country on a path towards a “co-operation nation”.
Interview: Food choice motives in an emerging economy: UP researcher develops new assessment tool
GUEST: NOMZAMO DLAMINI - PhD candidate of the University of Pretoria’s
GUEST: MPUMI DHLAMINI - pianist, multi-instrumentalist, producer, vocalist
Using the Arts as an intervention and creative tool for recreation and development in South Africa's youth
Pianist and multi instrumentalist Mpumi Dlamini is part of this yers Joy of Jazz line up that engaged with young people on music skills.
GUEST: SUE WILLIAMSON - Artist
INTERVIEW : Goodman Gallery presents Short Stories, in a Longer Tale a solo show by Sue Williamson from 20 July, marking thirty years since her first solo show at
Goodman Gallery Johannesburg in 1994.
Création Africa is a French investment in Africa’s cultural and creative industries. Out
of a field of 700 applicants, the programme identified promising cultural entrepreneurs in South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi
GUEST: GIYANI MASHIMBYE - Executive Director, Co-founder, Commercial Lead GIYA
GUEST: CASSANDRA TWALA - CEO, Co-founder, Head of Design: GIYA
GUEST: LANDSEER COLLEN - Founder of BPAS Architectures
DOES WORKING FROM A COFFEE SHOP IMPROVE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY AS OPPOSED TO WORKING FROM THE OFFICE…Why do buildings have an effect on our psychology?
Interview : New study reveals hidden health risks of indoor fireplaces (Stellenbosch University)
GUEST: RITA VAN DER WALT - PhD Candidate: Electronic Engineering University of Stellenbosch
GUEST: LANDRY NINTERETSE - Africa Regional Director 350Africa.org
Interview : World’s Hottest Month Sparks Fresh Calls for Urgent Investment in Renewable Energy for Africa
GUEST: CHRIS DE BEER – Director at Qualibooks Group
083 307 4350 WWW.KIBOOKS.ONLINE
The Qualibooks Group is looking to bring the fun back to reading
with its online platform, kibooks.online. A fully online platform, kibooks.online provides children with access to around 8000 topquality books that they can read anywhere and at any time.
Qualibooks Group has a mission to develop a reading habit
among children. It was established with the vision of serving the
broad educational community with the provision of quality school
resources. Their material (fiction, non-fiction, reference, readers
and storybooks) are all age-appropriate and serve to enhance
what is taught in the curriculum.
Qualibooks caters for readers in all eleven South African languages in the foundation and intermediate phases as they support the research findings that children who enter school with a
solid foundation in their mother tongue develop stronger
literacy abilities in their language of instruction.
Sport Report : It's official: Rulani Mokwena and Sundowns have parted ways
GUEST: THANDUXOLO MXOLI - SABC Sportscaster
Song Super Mamba Djambo - Bissau Killa Muda
Song Goldfish - Get busy living
INTERVIEW : Dwaling/Ihare mä play is one of the two Winners on the Standard Bank Gold Ovation Award Directed by Geralt Cloete, a play that explores the aftermath of the Nama Genocide and its lasting impact on identity and heritage
GUEST: GERALT CLOETE - Director and
Playwright Nama Khoi Productions
CLIENT INTERVIEW : Création Africa is a French investment in Africa’s cultural and creative industries. Out
of a field of 700 applicants, the programme identified promising cultural entrepreneurs in South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi
GUEST: VIVEKA VASSEN - Co-Founder & Designer
Ananta Design Studio
GUEST: RUCITA VASSEN - Co-Founder & Designer
Ananta Design Studio
Interview: Darling Sweet Celebrates 10th Anniversary
GUEST: HENTIE VAN DER MERWE - General Manager Darling Sweet
Interview : Museum of Illusions launched in Rosebank Johannesburg; The first one in South Africa
AUDIO Michelle Visits Museum of Illusions
Duration 2’ 30
GUEST: MARK COLLIE - Director, Museum of Illusions
GUEST: ZONGEZILE MATSHOBA - Curator
Amazwi Pop-Up Bookshop INSTUDIO in Makhanda
INTERVIEW : The Amazwi Pop-Up Bookshop is open until 5pm today. You can get yourself a collection of book offerings
"The Stranger." Creative process and inspiration behind the project
Former artistic committee of makhanda film festival
Guest: Brett Bailey - Director of The Stranger
GUEST: Monica Newton - CEO of the National Arts Festival.
Rucera Seethal the artistic Director.of the National Arts Festival.
As we wrap up Youth Month, Father A Nation spotlights a critical issue that deeply impacts our youth and society at large: Fatherlessness and toxic masculinity.
In light of the recent elections and the concerns around corruption and poor leadership, it is more important than ever to address the root causes that contribute to these societal challenges.
Craig Wilkinson - Father a nation
Festival sponsorship - Festival Sponsorship Motivation behind Standard Bank's sponsorship of the Makhanda Festival.
Guest Bonga Sebesho - Group Head of Sponsorships at Standard Bank
GUEST: DIMITRI GEORGEADES -City of Cape Town’s Environment and Heritage Manager
GUEST: QONDILE KHEDAMA - Mangaung Metro spokesperson and Communications GM:
Interview : The 26th Encounters South African International Documentary Festival, takes place in Cape Town and Johannesburg from 20 to 30 June. The Festival opened with the film ‘Mother City’
GUEST: MIKI REDELINGHUYS - Director
GUEST: PEARLIE JOURBERT - Director
GUEST: THANDUXOLO MXOLI - SABC Sportscaster
Interview: Explaining cricket to a baseball expert… now that the U.S. is apparently good at it
GUEST: A Seed of a Dream: Morris Isaacson High School and the Struggle for Education in Soweto, 1956-2012, the book launches on Tuesday 18 June.
GUEST: PROF. CLIVE GLASER - Lectures in History at Witwatersrand University
GUEST: KHANYA BURNS-NCAMASHE - Programs Coordinator at the Rivonia Circle
GUEST: MOEKETSI KOAHELA - Education and Training Officer | Ahmed Kathrada Foundation & Researcher
GUEST: KAGISO KGOMANE - Founder of The Youth By The Youth
Today marks 48 years of The Soweto uprising which led to a series of demonstrations and protests led by black school children in South Africa during apartheid that began on the morning of 16 June 1976.
What defines the youth of South Africa 48 years later and 30 years into democracy. What are the aspirations of Youth of different races, culture, background and gender in SA today?
INTERVIEW : Friday was world Blood Donor Day
GUEST: DR. DEBORAH VAZ VAN DER RIET - Haematopathologist at the School of Medicine University of Pretoria
Interview : Voting Rights for the Homeless Community
GUEST: DR. RAYMOND PERRIER -Director Denis Hurley Centre
GUEST: MARGIE ORFORD - Author Love and Fury
GUEST: BARBARA BOSWELL - Author The Comrade's Wife
GUEST: PENNY SIOPIS - Artist
INTERVIEW : This Week's Guest Presenter is Author of Love and Fury Margie Orford joined by Barbara Boswell
GUEST: MARCUS VAN WYK - CEO YMCA South Africa
Interview : Civic Education for the Youth
GUEST: SIPHIWE MPYE - Editor in Chief Wanted Online
Interview : A Leaning into Sobriety
INTERVIEW : Simera Sense to scale operations after R274m funding
GUEST: JOHANN DU TOIT - CEO of Simera Sense
09h14 Interview : A Leaning into Sobriety
GUEST: SIPHIWE MPYE - Editor in Chief Wanted Online
09h20 Interview : Civic Education for the Youth
GUEST: MARCUS VAN WYK - CEO YMCA South Africa
Song Noel Coward - There are bad times just around the corner
GUEST: DR. INA GOUWS - Senior Lecturer: Programme: Governance and Political Transformation, Department of Political Studies and Governance, University of the Free State
Interview : Community-based governance: Let your vote help your community
Interview: Community gang violence a sore point
GUEST: CHARIS PRETORIUS - co- founder of Coloured Lives matter too
GUEST: NOMSHADO LUBISI-NKOSINKULU : Media Monitoring Africa Spokesperson
Real411 has been the official platform, in partnership with the IEC, for South Africans to report misinformation and disinformation. Since the beginning of the week, there has been a noticeable spike in these narratives.
Interview: The Mask Workshop is taking place 7-8 June at Theatre Arts in Observatory Cape Town Facilitated by Liezl de Kock
GUEST: LIEZL de KOCK - Workshop Facilitator
GUEST: ANGELA DEH - Clinical Psychologist
GUEST: ANTOINETTE VAN DER MERWE - Host of the Afrikaans Podcast “O My Volk”
INTERVIEW : Lived in Switzerland for 5 years and 1 year in New Zealand and Amsterdam respectively and yet Antoinette says there is no place like home.
GUEST: WAYNE HARRISON - Operations Manager KZN Sharks Board
Interview : The Sardine Run is heading for the KZN South Coast
INTERVIEW : BATTLE OF THE BARISTAS
Coffee Craftsmen compete in the Mzansi Food & Drink Show’s Barista Battle Royale Challenge – A Tribute to Coffee Craftsmanship
GUEST: QUINCY HLONGWANE - Former Barista championships Judge, Unit Manager, Mentor & Coffee Educator at the University of Johannesburg (School of tourism and Hospitality)
Interview: Stogie T (formerly Tumi Molekane of Tumi and the Volume) has released an EP SHALLOW
GUEST: STOGIE T - Rapper, Poet, Lyricist
Interview : The Dig and Jazz re: freshed launch The AfroDiaspora connection on Africa Day
GUEST: LIZIWE KANINI - Project Manager The Dig
Interview: International Thyroid Awareness Week (ITAW) is observed annually from 25 – 31 May.
GUEST: DR. SINDEEP BHANA - Specialist in thyroid disease and former Head of Endocrinology at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital.
GUEST: HAMOND MOTSI - PhD student at the Faculty of Agrisci-ences, Stellenbosch University interested in sustainable agriculture and agricultural development in Africa
Interview : Sweet Sorghum said to be a biofuel crop option for drought hit Southern Africa.
“Positively Me: Daring to live and love beyond HIV” is a new book by NOZIBELE MAYABA co authored with Award Winning Author Sue Nyathi
GUEST: NOZIBELE MAYABA - Author, HIV Activist, Internationally Recognised Podcaster, Radio and TV Host
Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba, raised with strict Christian values, faced upheaval when diagnosed with HIV at 22 due to her cheating, verbally abusive boyfriend. Fearing stigma, she hid her status, plunging into depression. Eight years later, she decided to share her story, aiming to inspire and educate about HIV and family dynamics.
Her YouTube channel, with 257,000 subscribers, became a top HIV resource. Nozibele, married for 5 years, recently became a parent, using her experiences to advocate for open conversations on sexual education and societal issues.
A New web series looks into corporate control over our nutrition and calls on viewers to join the debate.
The pilot episode of a new series, Chew on This, by the Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA), has launched this month with a focus on how major food corporations are impacting consumers’ rights to nutritious food.
GUEST: NZAMA MBALATI - Acting interim CEO of Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA
The 2024 Artfluence Youth Activism Human Rights Award was presented to cultural curator, arts co-ordinator, and writer, Faye Kabali-Kagwa. In 2023, Kabali-Kagwa was the curator for the Cradle of Creativity Festival, which took place in Johannesburg and featured 27 productions from South Africa and abroad.
GUEST: KAYE KABALI - KAGWA - Youth Activism Award Winner/ arts and project coordinator, cultural curator, and writer
Wild Coast communities and supporting organisations will be in the Supreme Court of Appeal to defend the which set aside Shell’s exploration right - which provided for Shell to explore for oil and gas off the wild coast of South Africa.
GUEST: NEVILLE VAN ROOY - Community Outreach Coordinator at the Green Connection
Navigating market access is one of the biggest challenges for small businesses
GUEST: MAHLATSE BOTOPELA - Events & Training Lead FETOLA
The Non Profit Organisation Ladles of Love are sounding a call to action for volunteers to be part of their Nelson Mandela Day activation on 18th July 2024 at Constitution Hill
GUEST: DANNY DILIBERTO - Founder of Ladles of Love
GUEST: JABU HLONGWANE - CoFounder of Joyous Celebration
Interview: AfriPraise Festival is gearing up for a gospel line up show set to take place on Sat 8 June 2024 in Johannesburg
Interview : This year Hey Hillbrow! Let’s Dlala! (Lets Play) will take place on Africa Day, next week Saturday on Africa Day 25th of May.
GUEST: GERARD BESTER - Head of the Windybrow Arts Centre
Interview: Experience the 2nd edition of the Linden Night Shop: Plain Jane in June Market taking place Saturday 1st of June
GUEST: FRANCO FERRARESE - Organiser of the Market
INTERVIEW : The Embassy of France in South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi and the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) revealed it is now entering Création Africa’s final incubation and immersion stage.
GUEST: SOPHIE BOULE - Cultural Attache of France to South Africa and Deputy Director IFAS
Interview: Understanding the National Health Insurance Bill that has now become an Act.
GUEST: DR. DONALD GUMEDE - Chairperson at the National Health Care Professionals Association
Interview : The Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) is a flagship project of the African Union Agenda 2063, an initiative of the African Union to create a single unified air transport market in Africa.
GUEST: SIBUSISO MKHWANAZI - Travel Writer
Interview : I hate my job : how to navigate career dissatisfaction and burnout
GUEST: ADRIAN GARDEN - Deputy Dean of Teaching and Learning
INTERVIEW: Alastair McAlpine, a palliative paediatrician on hisbook Prescription: Ice Cream - A Doctor's Journey To Discover What Matters
GUEST: DR. ALASTAIR McALPINE
GUEST: BRIONY BERNING - National Nursing Education Manager
Interview International Nurses Day with the theme "Our Nurses our Future: The Economic Power of Care"
Interview : South Africa’s Tourism sector continues a positive trajectory the latest official release of international arrival figures by Statistics South Africa for January to March 2024 points to a growing South African tourism sector.
GUEST: THANDIWE MATHIBELA · Global Manager: PR, Communications and Stakeholder Relations at South African Tourism
GUEST: JULIA SOTIRIANAKOS - CEO Reach for a Dream
INTERVIEW: This year’s Slipper Day will be on 31 May, in support of children with life-threatening illnesses.
This year’s theme, “Step into My Slippers”, focuses on empathy, fun, and stepping into the shoes (or rather, slippers) of these brave children.
Almenkerk Wine Estate is a small, family-owned wine estate, situated in the Elgin valley just east of Cape Town, South Africa.
INTERVIEW : Regenerative Farming and Winemaking in a farm in Elgin
GUEST: JORIS VAN ALMENKERK - owner of Almenkerk Wine Estate
Guest: REUBEN ICHIKOWITZ - Trustee of Ichikowitz Family Foundation
INTERVIEW : The Ichikowitz Family Foundation launched the African Youth Survey. The survey was conducted through more than 1 000 face-to-face interviews with 18 to 24-year-olds across Mzansi and found that less than one in two young people are keen to vote.
GUEST: MORNE BOTES - Commercial Director of Southern Oil
Interview : What Drives the Cost of Cooking Oil?
GUEST: ADAM ZANOLINI - Multi-instrumentalist, composer, ethnomusicologist, writer, arts organizer and Executive Director of Elastic Arts Foundation in Chicago
Interview: Adam Zanolini - The Heliacal Rising of Sothis: A Celebration of Chicago’s Masterful Phil Cohran" at the State Theatre in Tshwane at 7; featuring the Tumi Mogorosi Quartet
Interview: Jonathan Freemantle's solo exhibition "The Fallen Tree” is currently showing at Gallery Momo in Parktown.
GUEST: JONATHAN FREEMANTLE - Artist
Song: Adam Zanolini - All That We Know
INTERVIEW : Hiking in the Elgin Valley
Question : What is a Biome?
Guest: ANDRIES GROENEWALD - Lead Guide in the trails in Elgin
Question: What does it mean to be a nature guide?
Guest: PATRICK MAPONJE - Nature Guide
GUEST: KAREN BESTER - Lamelle Research Laboratories
Interview: BODY ACNE : prevention and treatment
GUEST: GRANT DODDS - SA Rowing Technical Performance Manager
Interview : South African rowing team gears up to compete in Switzerland to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
Thandiswa Mazwai Returns With New Album “Sankofa” and a leading single ‘Kulungile’
GUEST: THANDISWA MAZWAI - Singer-Songwriter
Instudio
The new offering carries the profound message of overcoming past wounds and finding peace within. ‘Kulungile’, translating to ‘it is well’ in isiXhosa, reflects on her journey, reminding us that pain fades and wounds can be mended.
The release of ‘Kulungile’ sets the stage for Thandiswa’s forthcoming album, ‘Sankofa’, slated for May 10th, 2024. To celebrate the album's release, Thandiswa will deliver a performance at Carnival City, Johannesburg on May 11th. The concert will feature tracks from ‘Sankofa’, as well as highlights from Thandiswa’s iconic debut solo album, ‘Zabalaza’, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in March.
Michelle : Seeing a variety of books that include Joanne Joseph - Children of the Sugarcare; Barbara Boswell - The Comrades Wife;
How do you go about selecting the books to have in the store
GUEST : CHRISTI BYER - Owner and Manager Liberty Books N2 in Elgin
"Man in the Mirror" is a collection of quotes and proverbs, written by Charles Robert Koopman, an American-born global traveler and history teacher.
GUEST: CHARLES KOOPMAN - History and Author of Man in the Mirror
An urgent appeal has been filed with two United Nations Special Rapporteurs on behalf of the family of Toomaj Salehi, an Iranian rapper and activist who has been sentenced to death in Iran.
GUEST: PROF. MAHMOOD AMIRY-MOGHADDAM - Human Rights Advocate and Norwegian-Iranian neuroscientist
SOUTH AFRICA AT THIRTY – WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE – THE CHILDREN? A thought piece By Dr Linda Ncube-Nkomo published by Sowetan Live
GUEST: DR. LINDA NCUBE-NKOMO - CEO of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund
In a demonstration of collective impact, the DO MORE FOUNDATION (founded by RCL FOODS) and Care for Education - supported by other business and non-profit partners - are distributing 1,800 DUPLO Play Boxes to 682 Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres across South Africa to be used for play-based learning by 33,492 young children.
GUEST: LUNGILE THABETHE - DUPLO Project Manager at the DO MORE FOUNDATION
SA / Swiss collab band SKYJACK returns to Joburg to launch our 3rd album Light Cycle on Fri 10 and Sat 11 May. They will perform at the Chris Seabrooke Music Hall at Wits University. Performance takes place at 7pm
GUEST: SHANE COOPER - Bass
Lara Foot’s Othello, by William Shakespeare is showing at the Baxter Theatre, this is the last weekend you have to view it Tonight at 7h30 and tomorrow 2pm and 7h30pm shows.
GUEST: FAHIEM STELLENBOOM - Marketing Manager Baxter TheatreThe hugely acclaimed production, adapted and directed by Foot, made its debut at the Düsseldorf Schauspielhaus last year, to celebrated praise and earned her the Gustaf Theatre Award 2023 for Outstanding Artistic Achievement for the Direction of Othello. She once again teams up with an award-winning formidable creative team: designer Gerhard Marx, a fellow of the Eckhart Residency, the Sundance Film Institute, the Annenberg Fund and the Ampersand Foundation; Kyle Shepherd (music composition) and Patrick Curtis (lighting). She has assembled a stellar cast, led by Atandwa Kani in the title role of Othello, Albert Pretorius (Iago), Carla Smith (Desdemona), Fansiwa Yisa (Emilia), Carlo Daniels (Cassio), Wessel Pretorius (Roderigo), Morne Visser (Brabantio), Lyle October (Montano), Tamzin Williams (Bianca), Awethu Hleli (various roles), Brendon Sean Murray (Duke and various roles), Nolufefe Ntshuntshe (various roles) and Caleb Swanepoel (various)
“The Illusion of Want” an exhibition by South African artist Coral Bijoux at AGOG Gallery in Maboneng.
The exhibition will run from Monday May 5th to May 28th, inviting audiences to engage with Coral Bijoux's captivating installations that challenge perceptions of desire and consumption in modern society.
Coral Bijoux's work delves into the complexities of our relationship with material possessions, drawing attention to the societal constructs that shape our desires. Through her innovative use of mixed media, including installations, sculptures, drawings, and soundscapes, Bijoux invites viewers to explore the intersection of consumerism, identity, and environmental consciousness.
GUEST: ABONGILE XHANTINI - Disability Rights Advocate And Founder of Holding Albus / 081 787 5264
Holding Albus is an initiative initially aimed at empowering persons with albinism, like me, but has now extended its reach to encompass all individuals facing disabilities.
Service dogs / Guide dog - the difference
Imagine waking up each day with seemingly insurmountable barriers, yearning for just a glimpse of freedom and independence. This is the reality for many individuals facing disability, including myself. My name is Abongile Xhantini, best known as Abz, a disability rights advocate and champion of inclusion and equity. I navigate the world with the unwavering support of my faithful companion Siddy affectionately known as Pom Pom, my service dog, who has been my guiding light through the darkness of visual impairment and the fluctuations of Complex PTSD for seven years now.
In South Africa, where I reside, the concept of service animals remains largely unknown and inaccessible, especially in underprivileged communities. Having experienced this, and noticing the urgent need to change this, a passion to establish a service dog empowerment programme under Holding Albus was born. Holding Albus is an initiative initially aimed at empowering persons with albinism, like me, but has now extended its reach to encompass all individuals facing disabilities.
Is the Flu Vaccine critical to take during the Flu Season?
GUEST: DANIEL KAPELUS - Geneticist & Vaccinologist at WITS Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics (VIDA) Research Unit
Daniel works alongside Prof Shabir Madhi who is internationally renowned for his research on clinical development of vaccines. Daniel is passionate about how vaccinations can save lives, and talks why South Africans need to take flu, and the flu vaccine, seriously.
Flu season usually runs between April and August.
The respiratory illness is caused by the influenza virus and spreads through droplets in the air.
This makes it very important to practice good hygiene and distancing to avoid getting sick.
There is also the flu shot available at clinics and pharmacies.
The six-time winners of the lucrative cup competition won the DStv Premiership for a seventh successive time with six games to spare, with a 5-1 win over Kaizer Chiefs on Thursday night.
Ferrari is understood to be working hard to secure Adrian Newey's services for when the outgoing Red Bull Formula 1 technical chief becomes available in early 2025. Newey will leave Red Bull in the first quarter of 2025 after nearly two decades with the team.
GUEST: THANDUXOLO MXOLI - SABC Sportscaster
Sundowns
A win at the Danie Craven Stadium this weekend would also be some consolation for their recent semi-final exit from the Caf Champions League to Tunisian giants Esperance
GUEST: BRANDT COETZEE - Managing Director Dune Foods / 0824959140
People wait to sell their seedpods to Brandt Coetzee, a 57-year-old Afrikaner who invented Manna Brew, a caffeine-free coffee substitute made from roasted beans. (Nick Dall/Al Jazeera)
The "superfood espresso" made from the honey mesquite shrub not only offers health benefits, but also contributes to the eradication of an alien tree species. Brandt Coetzee, who invented Manna Brew, has employed 12 locals to clean, dry and package the pods, paying them each R300 per day
CAN BIG (Basic Income Grant) WORK?
A conversation about the feasibility and need of the basic income grant in South Africa. A conversation Featuring Wits University Public Economy Researcher Thokozile Madonko and Business Unity SA CEO Cas Coovadia.
GUEST: HOODAH ABRAHAMS-FAYKER - National Advocacy Manager Black Sash
www.blacksash.org.za
GUEST: CAS COOVADIA - CEO Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)
WORD DOMINATION
LOVE AND FURY : A MEMOIR by Maggie Ford
GUEST: MAGGIE ORFORD - Author
Love and Fury is the intimate account of the life, loves and furies of Margie Orford. In this brave memoir, the renowned South African crime writer divulges some of the harrowing experiences that have shaped her life and influenced her writing.
Through sexual assault, divorce, depression and personal loss, Orford illuminates the trauma she has navigated. Tender and courageous chapters vividly recall memories of what she has been through as a woman, mother, wife, feminist and ambitious writer.
House Of Sachane Presents Koketso Sachane With Nobuhle Ashanti. We reflect on storytelling and archiving our conversations and memoirs as a country with Koketso.
GUEST: KOKETSO SACHANE - SAfm Broadcaster and Host of The Meeting Point Wednesday & Thursday 8-10PM; Founder of the House of Sachane and Storyteller.
GUEST: NOBUHLE ASHANTI - pianist, composer, arranger
About to take a month long residency in Switzerland
In another offering of music and conversations, House of Sachane presents celebrated pianist, composer, arranger and educator Nobuhe Ashanti, in conversation with broadcaster Koketso Sachane.
A Mzansi Jazz Award-winning and SAMA-nominated artist, Nobuhle is born from and nurtured by music and stories that runs through the veins and arteries of Cape Town, the city she calls home.
GUEST: CHARLES REED - Co-Founder and CEO MyCosure; multiple award winning Product builder, lecturer, speaker, innovator. (INSTUDIO)
MycoSure – The Nature of Food
Animal Free Protein
www.mycosure.co.za
https://mycosure.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Bio_Charles-Reed_Oct_2021_MycoSure.pdf
MycoSure is an innovative African based biomanufacturing company that uses mycelium technology to create natural, bio-based products in response to some of our planet's biggest problem
We are a purpose orientated, bio-technology company on a quest to dramatically improve our food system using the power of mycelium.
Our Products – We create next-generation food ingredients that are delicious, healthy, and climate-friendly.
Our competitive advantage – We combine nature’s super ingredient with our scalable submerged fermentation platform
Salon Kewpie, in collaboration with The District Six Museum and the GALA Queer Archive, has developed an educational programme that aims to upskill and empower gender non-conforming youth from areas intrinsically linked to the forced removals from District Six.
GUEST: CC MARTINEZ - Creative Director (They/Them)
GUEST: HANEEM CHRISTIAN - Visual Artist (They/Them)
CC Martinez
Performance Artist, Creative Director & Cultural Architect
A self taught rogue artist who dove head first into the commercial dance industry, amassing a decade of hands-on experience, CC Martinez aka Cheshire Vineyard has become one of the most unique interdisciplinary performance artists and creative directors in the game. With a foundational 5 years experience as a founding member and company manager of one of South Africa’s most notorious commercial dance companies, Untimitive Dance Company, as well as touring the world as a close collaborator and mentee of the auteur FKA Twigs
Haneem Christian is a graduate of Gender Studies and Environmental and Geographical Sciences from the University of Cape Town. After graduating, Christian forged their way as a formidable Creative Director and Photographer, with a particular focus on representation within the Black and Brown LGBTQIA+ community.
Salon Kewpie: The Legacy Project initiative
Ten artists have donated work to raise funds for this initiative: Lionel Davis, Marsi van de Heuvel, Oliver Scarlin Chennells, Jody Brand, Haneem Christian, Stephané Conradie, Ben Orkin, Dominique Cheminais, Githan Coopoo and Nanna Venter.
The timed auction will be available on Latitudes Online from 17 - 26 April 2024.
On until 5th of May 2024 the Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (LAMTA) presents Spring Awakening.
GUEST: TUMELO MOGASHOA - Cast Member Spring Awakening
The powerful rock musical that scooped eight Tony Awards in 2007 including Best Musical, is directed by award winning writer and actress Sylvaine Strike (Firefly, Kiss of the Spiderwoman, Donkerbos, District 9,The Promise).
The critically acclaimed, ground-breaking musical that is loosely set in 1895, has consistently pushed boundaries and captivated audiences with powerful storytelling, unforgettable music and thought-provoking themes that surround the trials and tribulations of growing up in the oppressive society of the day. Based on Frank Wedekind's controversial play.
Please note that Spring Awakening contains mature themes, partial nudity, sexual situations as well as explicit language .
No persons under 13.
LAMTA is a Musical Theatre Academy, producing the stars of the future.
Performance runs 140 minutes including a 20 minute interval
Eskom’s Turnaround Strategy
GUEST: CALIB CASSIM - Chief Financial Officer Eskom
Data published by Eskom tracking the performance of its fleet for the first quarter of the year shows that while the group has improved breakdowns and slightly boosted energy supply, tanking demand has given South Africa some breathing room.
Detailed analysis of Eskom’s data by independent energy analyst Pieter Jordaan shows that first quarter power demand in 2024 was 5.7% lower than the same period in the previous year, dropping from 25.95 to 24.47 GW/hr.
For the same period, power supply only increased by a marginal 0.4% from 23.24 GW/hr in 2023 to 23.33 GW/hr in 2024.
Notably, Compared to 2023, power supply remained stagnant, posting near-identical output for 10 out of the first 13 weeks of the year.
The Minister was speaking during the National Dialogue on 30 Years of Democracy held at Freedom Park Heritage Site and Museum.
GUEST: DR. SITHEMBISO BHENGU - Director at Chris Hani Institute.
GUEST: PROF. BRUCE MELLADO - Full Professor at the
University of the Witwatersrand, is the Director of the
Institute for Collider Particle Physic
The University of the Free State (UFS) to confer honorary degrees on Archbishop Thabo Makgoba and Prof Salim Abdool Karim
GUEST: PROF. SALIM ABDOOL KARIM
GUEST: PROF. VERNE HARRIS - Acting CEO Nelson Mandela Foundation
Ford and Nelson Mandela Foundation in joint drive to build 100 ECD centres in poor communities
GUEST: PROF. SALIM ABDOOL KARIM, Professor for Global Health in the Department of Epidemiology at the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University
The University of the Free State (UFS) to confer honorary degrees on Archbishop Thabo Makgoba and Prof Salim Abdool Karim
Iran Attacks Israel ...Developing Story
Guest: ZEENAT ADAM - Deputy Executive Director Afro Middle East Centre
GUEST: PAUL BUTTERY - Founder Khaya Records
Interview: Khaya Records Vinyl Store re-opens its doors in Hilton KZN
GUEST: MBALI NTULI - Founder of Groundwork Collective
INTERVIEW: 30 years of democracy from the perspective of the youth and public political education
GUEST: DR. SITHEMBISO BHENGU - Director at Chris Hani Institute
INTERVIEW : A reflection on 30 years of democracy and how to build on the next 30 years
A new version of scrabble has been launched - Scrabble Together
GUEST: ANDREW GOLDBERG - Former President of Scrabble South Africa
The University of the Free State (UFS) to confer honorary degrees on Archbishop Thabo Makgoba and Prof Salim Abdool Karim
GUEST: PROF. SALIM ABDOOL KARIM
Professor for Global Health in the Department of Epidemiology at the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University
Ford and Nelson Mandela Foundation in joint drive to build 100 ECD centres in poor communities
GUEST: PROF. VERNE HARRIS - Acting CEO Nelson Mandela Foundation
GUEST: PHUMELELE MUTHALI - Business Development and Compliance (Viva con Agua)
Dignity, sanitation for homeless in Cape Town; mobile showers and toilet facilities, called Nina Manzi, were designed specifically for use by homeless people.
Iran Attacks Israel Developing Story
Guest: ZEENAT ADAM - Deputy Executive Director Afro Middle East Centre
Wilhelm Lichtenberg, has won a Thoracic Surgery Foundation Every Heartbeat Matters (EHM) Award. This award recognises the work done by those who conduct humanitarian surgical outreach work in underserved regions with indigent populations around the world. Of the fourteen global awards given, Dr Lichtenberg is the only African recipient.
GUEST: DR. WILHELM LICHTENBERG - Founder of Young Hearts Africa
GUEST: ANGUS VAN ZYL TAYLOR - Visual Artist
This Wednesday Unisa conferred honorary doctorate on renowned South African artist Angus Van Zyl Taylor
GUEST: LEHUBEDU LEMO MOHLABE - Coffee Entrepreneur and Founder Coffee to Car
Interview : Roadside coffee and cookies at Centurion intersection helps man feed family
GUEST: HARTMUT WINKLER - Professor of Physics, University of Johannesburg
On April 8, 2024, British theoretical physicist Peter Ware Higgs, who first theorized the existence of the Higgs Boson, passed away at the age of 94. His passing was announced on April 10.
GUEST: KINA NHLENGETHWA - Business Manager Metro FM
Interview: SABC’S biggest commercial radio station, METRO FM is launching the much-anticipated 2024 instalment of its flagship and music awards ceremony, the METRO FM Music Awards (MMA’s).
Guest: PAUL VAN DER MERWE - President of the South African Veterinary Association (SAVA)
Interview: The South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) is advocating for the One Health approach at the World Veterinary Association Congress
GUEST: DESMOND D’sa - Coordinator of the environmental justice organisation South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA)
Interview : In the wake of another major fish kill in the Ohlanga River estuary in Durban, it is reported that a consultant for the UPL pesticides and agrochemicals group has confirmed that records of the company’s treated water discharges into the river have been altered substantially.
It is said that DIY is not dead; today is International DIY (Do it Yourself) Day. In this era of convenience; when was the last time you took on tasks in your home yourself?
GUEST: TERENA LE ROUX - Ideas Magazine Editor
GUEST: MELUSI NCALA - Senior Researcher at Corruption Watch
Take us through the highlights of your 12th annual corruption report and why the them "changing the landscape" ?
- What are the predominant types of corruption in South Africa, and have these evolved over the 30 year period of democracy?
- In 2023 you made strides in regional and international collaborations and engagement including hosting the Africa Regional Meeting of Transparency International?
- How can the environment be improved for the safety and protection of whistleblowers
Visual Radio Plays at The Centre for the Less Good Idea, James has produced an original radio drama script titled eMalahleni which examines the lives of those working in the artisanal mining sector as coal miners.
The performance debuts at The Centre for the Less Good Idea 7 tonight at Arts on Main Fox Street Maboneng
GUEST: QONDISWA JAMES - Award-winning writer, theatre-maker, performance artist, film and theatre performer, arts facilitator, and activist. / 079 012 0645
WWW.LESSGOODIDEA.COM
GUEST: TEBOHO MARUPING - UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund)
The UIF is also one of the leading participants during this morning's launch of the 55 labour activation programmes in the Gauteng province. The launch forms part of a national effort that will see the creation of thousands of sustainable job opportunities across different industries and sectors of the country, in an effort to address the high rate of unemployment, and stimulate economic growth.
The Minister of Employment and Labour, MR THULAS NXESI in partnership with Gauteng Premier MR PANYAZA LESUFI will also join the conversation during this morning’s Jetset Breakfast Broadcast at the Nasrec Expo. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM CALL The Toll Free No: 0860 101 018
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GUEST: TEBOGO KHAAS - Founder SMME Forum
Why do approximately 70% - 80% of small
businesses fail within five years? Why are certain entrepreneurs more successful than others?
GUEST: NAVAN CHETTY - Artist
The Freedom Charter Exhibition opened at Constitution Hill on Human Rights day earlier this month. Paying homage to the visionary leaders that were part of the charge towards democracy.
GUEST: NONTOBEKO GCABASHE - Programme Manager at Afesis-Corplan
Women’s Rights in 2024: Have we really moved as far as we should have as women? Can we confidently say we have gender parity, equal pay and equal rights?
Nontobeko Gcabashe wrote a thought piece reflecting on the 30 years of South African democracy and where we are today.
Guest: IEC Commission Chairperson, Mosuthu Moepya
How the IEC will assist people with challenges to reach voting stations
GUEST: ACHILLE MBEMBE - Historian, Political Philosopher
Political theorist Achille Mbembe named 2024 Holberg Prize Laureate
GUEST: ELROY FILLIS-BELL - CEO Joburg Ballet
Interview : Joburg Ballet's Scar/City. Joburg Ballet is a full-time, professional ballet company, resident at Joburg Theatre in the heart of Johannesburg
Scar/city, a trio of works showcasing one SA premiere and two world premieres in a programme that explores concepts of scarcity, absence
GUEST: JESS AUERBACH JAHAJEEAH - Associate Professor at Graduate School of Business University of Cape Town(writing a book about Africa's Infrastructure)
Interview: Undersea cable outages : The Ship Fixing our Internet
Major undersea cable outages disrupt internet services across South Africa, leading to massive disruptions and delayed repairs.
GUEST: CARLO MOMBELLI - Bassist, Composer and the Head of Wits University's School of Music.
Interview: Bassist Carlo Mombelli reunites with his band Prisoners of Strange at the Irene Jazz Picnic Sunday 31 March at the Irene Country Club 12pm-6pm
GUEST: THANDUXOLO MXOLI - SABC Sportscaster
Interview:Springboks Rugby World Cup glory relived in ‘Chasing the Sun 2’
GUEST: DR. ALISTAIR McINNES - Seabird Conservation Programme Manager at BirdLife South Africa
Groundbreaking legal action launched to save endangered African penguins
GUEST: JUDY NWOKEDI - Gauteng Tourism Board Chairperson
Interview: Delicious Festival Trader Academy celebrates successful completion of first course at graduation of 50 SMMEs
GUEST: MARIANNE THAMM - Journalist, Author
GUEST: DR PATRICIA WATSON - Chief Director of Social Cohesion and Partnership Education
GUEST: YANDISWA MAZWANA - Founder of Masi Creative Hub
INTERVIEW : MARIANNE THAMM - Journalist, Author, Associate Editor Daily Maverick, Comedy Scriptwriter is our guest presenter this week, she will be on stage for a performance titled “A Round of Applause, South Africa's still standing”.
GUEST: ISMAIL MAHOMED - Director of the Centre for Creative Arts.
GUEST: PROF ZAKES MDA - Author
TIME OF THE WRITER FESTIVAL hosted by the Centre for Creative Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal
GUEST: IVAN VLADISLAVIC
The Near North is a vivid account of life in Johannesburg in times of crisis. From the stony ridges of Langermann Kop in Kensington to the tree-lined avenues of Houghton
Word Domination : Book of the Week
GUEST: PROF. GUY MIDGLEY - Climate Change Researcher, Acting Director of the School for Climate Studies
Heatwave in South Africa; It's not over yet !
GUEST: PAUL ESTERHUIZEN - CEO School Days
“It’s the month of SGB elections – make your vote count” by Paul Esterhuizen, CEO of School-Days appeared on the George Herald
GUEST: GIFT XABA - Senior Associate - Pro Bono and Human Rights Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Inc
GUEST: MPUMELELO MTINTSO - Founder Book ibhoni
Public Private Partnership for the annual Book Ibhoni Tour De Libraries book donation drive
GUEST: MAPULA HADEBE - Senior Marketing Manager Beam Suntory South Africa
Interview : What are the Pillars of Monozukuri (Japanese craftsmanship) in all things whisky and food.
GUEST: REUBEN PHASHA - Head: Heritage Education and Public Programs Constitution Hill
Interview: The Human Rights Festival at Constitution Hill is back 21 - 24 March 2024
GUEST: THOBILE DLAMINI - Capital Arts Fair Tshwane (CAFT) Marketing Manager
Interview: Capital Arts Fair Tshwane [CAFT) is taking place in at Menlyn Maine, Pretoria from 5 to 7 April 2
GUEST: DION CHANG - Founder and CEO Flux Trends
Interview: What is an Eco-Friendly Death?
Alternatives to burial and cremation are gradually increasing in popularity, the drivers being the desire to have an eco-friendly death and the shortage of burial land.
GUEST: KARABO POPPY - Visual Artist
Interview: ARTIST KARABO POPPY PARTNERS WITH LALIGA & EA SPORTS™ IN MURALS THAT CELEBRATE SA’s FOOTBALL ROOTS
GUEST: THANDUXOLO MXOLI - SABC Sportscaster
Interview : Boks Succession Plan
Bok brain drain will be felt in 2024 despite succession planning
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber.
GUEST: DR. MARLIN MCKAY -General Practitioner
Interview: Why are we experiencing Flu symptoms in Summer
GUEST: RUAN ERASMUS - FieldBUGS technical support specialist
Drones deliver predator bugs for sustainable pest control at Vergelegen Wine Estate
GUEST: PJ SABBAGHA - Founder of My Body My Space : Public Arts Festival; Choreographer, Education Officer.
Interview: My Body My Space : Public Arts Festival is said to include a shift to human rights, rural inclusion and the environment; 11 - 15 March 2024 Emakhazeni Municipality in rural Mpumalanga
GUEST: SIBABALWE MARKEN - Fit Fest Organiser & Managing Director at PRESSHUB Digital.
Interview : I AM FIT FEST: Fostering Entrepreneurial Wellbeing Through Fitness to debut at Bantu Kraal Johannesburg
GUEST: JACKIE MAY - Cotton Researcher; Founder and Editor in Chief of @twygmag
Interview : TWYG is collaborating with other partners to run 2 free courses that seek to promote sustainability in fashion;
Sustainable and Digital Fashion & Wellbeing Economy and Fashion
GUEST : DAVID HARRISON - DG Murray Trust’s Change Ideas
Interview : Change Ideas – a free, public resource to advocate for better public policies was launched this week at the Greatmore Humanities Hub in the Western Cape
Interview: The sixth edition of the Joburg Film Festival, took place recently, highlighting films by both local and international filmmakers.
GUEST: JACINTA DE NOBREGA -“London Recruits” producer
GUEST: NTOKOZO MLABA -Winner of the 2024 YOUNG VOICES film competition
GUEST: PROF. SIONA O’CONNELL - based in the University of Pretoria’s School of the Arts and is a founding member of the Critical African Studies project at UP (CAST UP).
Interview: A documentary film highlights dwindling practice of traditional midwifery
GUEST: CATHERINE WINJBERG - CEO of Fetola
Fetola responds to 2024’s Budget delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana this week, reflecting on key messages
2030 insight ending avoidable sight loss
GUEST: THOBEKA MTHETHWA - KZN Coordinator for The South African National Council for the Blind
GUEST: LEWIS NZIMANDE - National Executive Director The South African National Council for the Blind
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GUEST: LINDIWE SEBESHO - past SARA (South African Reward Association) President and a Master Reward Specialist.
Performance Management – has anything really changed?
INTERVIEW Sacred Heart College’s Drama Department presents “Matric Original Productions Fest” written and directed by the students
Friday March 1st 6pm at Sacred Heart in Observatory
Voicenote ROSLYN WOOD-MORRIS - Theatre and Drama Educator at Sacred Heart college
GUEST: KIANGA VAN OERLE - Grade 12 student and co-writer and director of “Unspoken”
GUEST: ELIAS GAVRIEL - Grade 12 student and co-writer and director "Severance"
GUEST: NYASHA JAKA - Grade 12 student and co-writer and director "Unforgivable"
There is a project called “Solutions for the platteland. Saving South Africa”.
Organised by farming magazine Landbou Weekblad, the gathering brought together 77 initiatives from across the country - from church organisations to farming associations, from civic groupings to community organisations
GUEST: MTHUNZI NTUTELA - Farmer / Wool Farmer
GUEST: STEPHAN HERBST - Tidy Towns, Kwazulu-Natal South Coast
GUEST: JUDY STEWART - Future Farmers
GUEST: ANDRE VAN PLETZEN - Ignite & Revive Kroonsta
GUEST: ZUKISWA ZIMELA - Communications Manager HEALA
HEALA (Healthy Living Alliance) is deeply disappointed with Finance Minister Enoch Gondwana’s failure to announce an increase of the Health Promotion Levy.
GUEST: DARREN HAYWARD - Musical Director
The 2024 season of RMB Starlight Classics opens with the first of this year’s outdoor concerts, hosted on 1 and 2 March at Vergelegen Wine Farm in Somerset West.
GUEST: THANDUXOLO MXOLI - SABC Senior Sport Broadcaster
Formula 1 Update & Lewis Hamilton
GUEST: SANDY MORTON - Co-Founder Gallivanting SA App
GallivantingSA has launched a new App which they will showcase at the Caravan SA Show 23-25 February 2024.
GUEST: SIBUSISO MKHWANAZI - Travel Writer
What is an e-sim? It is a digital Sim card that you download as an app. You no longer need to buy a physical Sim card when you travel, to stay connected.
GUEST: THATISO DUBE - Founder GALXBOY
Fashion and Lifestyle brand GALXBOY, has announced its official retail debut in Joburg North after extending its reach across the country over the past year.
GUEST: IAIN EVANS - Publisher of Coffee magazine and Hostex Ambassador
5 Reasons Why Good Coffee Equals Good Business By Iain Evans
The SAPI (The SA Psychoanalytic Initiative ) Conversation Series
A Conversation Between Political Satirist And Cartoonist Zapiro And Psychoanalyst Mark Solms
GUEST: JONATHAN SHAPIRO/ ZAPIRO -
GUEST: JONATHAN PERCALE - Clinical Psychologist part of The South African Psychoanalytic Initiative
The South African Psychoanalytic Initiative was established in 2005 in order to contribute to the long tradition of psychoanalysis in South Africa. It is an active organization which supports the development of psychoanalytic psychotherapists and psychoanalysts in South Africa. An essential part of SAPI is to create cultural and political dialogues. The idea in these dialogues is aimed at sharing with a wider audience how psychoanalytic thought can intersect with different disciplines as a way of exploring and understanding our social and political context. Over the past years, we have had public discussions with William Kentridge, Haroun Gunn Sallie, as well as other theatre eventsand art exhibitions.
GUEST: FREDDIE DIAS - Head Chef at Sejour
https://sejour.co.za
Chef Freddie Dias’ new venture, located within Johannesburg’s Houghton Hotel. A visit to Séjour is a culinary milestone you’ll want to experience again and again. It’s the amalgamation of Freddie’s culinary journey. Innovative tastes from around the world, with no two dishes alike.
Patrick Bongoy turns trash into art in his latest exhibition. Bongoy's latest exhibition, "Ebbing," at the Spier Wine Farm from February 12 to May 12, 2024
GUEST: PATRICK BONGOY - Visual Artist
“My work speaks in response to the global reality of literal and figurative environmental pollution”.
A unique perspective on our planet's dilemma and the potential for positive change.
Artists like Patrick Bongoy, through their transformative work, not only address pressing issues of waste and pollution but also redefine the role of art in promoting sustainability. By repurposing discarded materials, these artists bring attention to the urgency of environmental challenges while showcasing innovative solutions.
RUSSIA : Alexey Navalny, Russian opposition leader, dies in Arctic jail
- Navalny dies in Russian prison after walk, says prison service
- Opposition leader said to have lost consciousness
- President Putin informed of death of his main domestic critic
- Supporters say Navalny was murdered, cannot confirm death
- Western officials laud Navalny, condemn Putin
GUEST: AMBASSADOR DR. KINGSLEY MAKHUBELA - Risk Analyst at RiskRecon, Former Diplomat.
ON STANDBY GUEST : DENIS KRIVOSHEEV - Deputy Director of Amnesty International for Eastern Europe and Central Asia Amnesty International
Today is World Pangolin Day; It is said that despite recent strides, pangolins remain the world's most trafficked mammal, facing relentless threats from poaching and habitat loss.
GUEST: DR. MARK OFUA - Pangolin Conservationist and Wild Africa Fund ambassador
GUEST: SIBUSISO MKHWANAZI - Travel Writer
A Look into different regions around the country
Sport tourism is a segment of the tourism industry which is growing rapidly. In South Africa it is slowly being recognized as an important niche market within the tourism sector. In order to capitalize on the country's recent sporting successes, South Africa Sports Tourism (SAST) was launched by the government in 1997
Sport has a very significant role in South African culture. The three most popular mainstream sports in the country -The Big Three — cricket, football and rugby.
09:00 – NEWSGUEST: Niven Postma – Managing Director of Niven Postma Inc and works as a leadership, culture and strategy facilitator
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2 guests:
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Motseki Majake – CEO of New Life era insurance
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Tanja de Ruig – Architect
Stuur Groete and Mannetjies Roux – Refentse and Laurika Rauch.
Storyteller.Human Potential Igniter.Leadership Partner.
Niven is a pioneering, hands on, creative and experienced leader who has an unshaken belief in human potential, a singular ability to connect with all manner of people and a healthy, often irreverent, sense of humour.
I am South African by birth, African by choice and global in outlook and impact. Although I love hitting the open road (preferably in a campervan) and hiking to – and through – mountains, my passion is partnering with leaders to (re)ignite the discretionary energy of people and teams, build an enabling culture and develop meaningful strategies with clients in diverse industries.
Songs 3 songs: Pachelbel – Canon,
It’s Raining Men – The Weather Girls
GUEST Shay Heydenrych works as a Director, Commercial at Jacana Media,
PLOT; The day that Brian, a musician from the West Rand in Johannesburg, walked through our front door was a day like every other publishing day in this town. Except, of course, that once Brian, in his burgundy zoot suit, accessorised with a dicky bow and a pair of smoky fashion glasses, took out a tiny speaker from his pocket, cleared his throat and composed himself to sing something he’d written over the Covid period on Jacana Media and the power of reading African books, we knew that 31 August 2023 would be a day unlike any other publishing day. Brian’s visit was auspicious.
Newtricion Wellness Dieticians is a network of dieticians in practice for 13 years. These dieticians provide their services and draw on the pooled resources of Newtricion Wellness to provide the best service to you. We are a team of 8 passionate dieticians based throughout the country for your convenience.
Obesity is a complicated public health issue that can be devastating on both the societal and the individual level. On one hand, it costs our economy millions and is a strain on our under-resourced health system. On the other hand, it is a psychological and physical burden to those who are acutely affected – individuals who inevitably face stigma at every turn, with undeserved overlays of blame and shame.
It’s long been known that exercise doesn’t help most people lose weight. So why should anyone trying to shed pounds still keep exercising?
New research has the answer. A study published in the journal Nature Metabolism found that people who combine exercise with dieting can double the metabolic health benefits of their weight loss.
The study found that men and women with obesity and prediabetes who worked out while dieting improved their insulin sensitivity twice as much as people who only dieted, even though everyone lost comparable amounts of weight.
GUEST Omy Naidoo - Head Dietician - Newtricion Wellness
GUEST: Raymond Perrier -Director Dennis Hurley
Denis Hurley Centre calls for support on its anniversary
The Denis Hurley Centre (DHC) Annual General Meeting, stakeholder report-back and commemorative prayers will be on Saturday.
GUEST Riverwood Headmaster, Anton Immelman
PLOT: Last weekend was the grand opening of Riverwood College, with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque and the first ringing of the college’s bell.Three historic city schools Voortrekker High School, Gert Maritz Primary and Siembamba Pre-Primary — have started this year as the merged Riverwood College.
This follows the Department of Basic Education giving its approval for the merger last August and a closing ceremony for Voortrekker High School in October.
Guest: Tim Mangwedi, JFF Executive Director
Guest: Joy Mawela, Producer of the movie Blurred Lines / CEO of Tshimolohong
Guest: Meg Rickards, Director of the movie Snake
ABSA GROUP JOINS THE FESTIVAL AS KEY PARTNER
FILM FEST TICKETS GO ON SALE THIS WEEK
Johannesburg, South Africa – With less than a month to go to the 2024 edition of the Joburg Film Festival, the organizers together with partner MultiChoice are thrilled to announce its highly anticipated lineup of over 60 titles for the 2024 edition.
Showcasing a diverse range of compelling films from both local and international filmmakers, set against the vibrant backdrop of Johannesburg, this year's festival promises to captivate audiences with its dynamic selection of cinematic gems including some of the finest films from over 30 countries.
From thought-provoking documentaries to gripping dramas and inspiring narratives, the Joburg Film Fest is proud to present an array of films that celebrate the power of storytelling and the diversity of human experience. Kicking off on Tuesday, 27th February 2023 and runs until Sunday, 3rd March 2023 at various locations across Joburg.
Among the standout selections featured in this year's lineup are:
PERFECT DAYS - this 2024 Oscar Best International Feature finalist tells the story of a Hirayama, a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. He seems content with his simple life. He follows a structured everyday life and dedicates his free time to his passion for music and books. Hirayama also has a fondness for trees and photographs them. More of his past is gradually revealed through a series of unexpected encounters. A meditative portrait with an incredible soundtrack as only Director Wim Wenders can portray, a poignant follow up to his well-known incredible documentaries, Bueno Vista Social Club and Pina.
Miley Cyrus, Victoria Monet, Tyla and Boygenius were among the several women who won their first Grammys on Sunday
On Sunday night, the Grammy Awards culminated, predictably enough, in adding to Taylor Swift’s growing list of chart records and industry milestones. Previously, she was the fourth artist in Grammy history to win Album of the Year three times (for 2008’s Fearless, 2014’s 1989, and 2020’s Folklore), alongside Paul Simon, Frank Sinatra, and Stevie Wonder. Now, after taking another Album of the Year for Midnights, she is the only artist in history to win music’s most coveted award four times.
Earlier in her career, Swift had been skewered for seeming surprised to win awards so often that naysayers thought it was insincere. However, her surprise at the Album of the Year win on Sunday appeared to be legit. She used her acceptance speech for Best Pop Vocal Album to reveal that she’s releasing a new album, The Tortured Poet’s Department, in April (she did the same thing at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards to announce Midnights).
Swift wasn’t the only artist who used their Grammys platform to plug new music. Minutes after Kacey Musgraves presented the Best Country Album, CBS aired a commercial featuring a snippet of a new Musgraves song, singing the words “My Saturn has returned,” to announce her forthcoming fifth album. SZA also premiered a new song, called “Saturn,” as part of a 3-minute Mastercard commercial.
Earlier in the day, Midnights producer Jack Antonoff made history of his own. He became the second person to win Producer of the Year, Non-Classical three times in a row, matching Babyface’s run from 1996 to 1998. Del Rey was also up for three awards, including Album of the Year, and lost all of them, bringing her Grammy career total to 11 nominations and zero wins.
When Celine Dion, making a rare public appearance since being diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder in 2022, announced the Album of the Year. Swift, who excitedly sang along with Dion’s hit “The Power of Love” while the Canadian diva took the stage, didn’t visibly acknowledge the presenter when accepting the award, stirring online outrage that Swift had “snubbed” Dion. Later in the night, a photo of Swift and Dion smiling together was posted online, prompting accusations of calculated damage control.
After her win was announced, Swift insisted on bringing her friend Lana Del Rey, another Album of the Year nominee and the only guest artist on Midnights, up to the stage. As Swift made her speech, Del Rey stood quietly off to the side, while Swift showered her with compliments during her speech. “Lana Del Rey, who is hiding, but I think so many female artists would not be where they are and would not have the inspiration they have if it weren’t for the work she’s done,” Swift said. “I think she’s a legacy artist, a legend in her prime right now, I’m so lucky to be your friend.”
Guest: Sfiso Dlangamandla
Makhelwane festival is an immersive, community-based celebration that is deeply entrenched in the rich cultural tapestry of Soweto.
The festival now in its 9th year draws inspiration from the age-old tradition of ubuntu/botho, embodying the spirit of communal unity and shared experiences.
Guest : Melita Thurling, She is the head of liability and special risks
**When it comes to public events, everything does not always run smoothly. No matter how well planned and executed, a public event can be easily derailed by bad weather, negligence, breach of contract or a host of other factors that may be beyond the control of the event organiser.
Even mega-celebrities are not immune to suffering glitches during their live performance. Pop icon Madonna was recently forced to start one of her shows late due to a technical issue during soundcheck. While a late start could understandably irk fans, the two-hour delay to the show in Brooklyn, New York, in December, saw two irate fans instituting a class action lawsuit against the singer and concert organisers.
“Whether the lawsuit succeeds or not is a legal question that will be answered in court. However, if it does succeed, the event’s organisers will not be covered by their event liability insurance policy,” says Melita Thurling, Head of Liability and Special Risks, at iTOO Special Risks.**
GUEST: David Van Wyk - Independent Research Professional. Bench Marks Foundation
The recent attention on survival miners, known as 'Illegal' miners or Zama Zamas, in South Africa has been marked by tragic events such as a gas explosion in an abandoned Harmony mine shaft in Virginia, deployment of 6,000 SANDF soldiers in November, and gun battles between syndicates around Riverlea. Politicians are scapegoating these miners ahead of the 2024 elections, but the Bench Marks Foundation is delving deeper into the issue.
The Foundation's report explores the roots of survival mining, tracing it back to the old migrant labor system and the decline in demand for labor in the mining sector. Many survival miners come from underdeveloped labor-sending areas, where the social fabric has been impacted. The South African government's failure to hold mining companies accountable and provide licensing for survival miners exacerbates the problem.
Bafana Bafana will battle another opponent they have played and beaten recently when they take on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the Afcon bronze medal match on Saturday.
Bafana beat the DRC 1-0 in a friendly match at Orlando Stadium in Soweto in September last year.
At the time of their previous meeting, both teams had already secured their place at the Afcon in Ivory Coast and used the friendly as preparations for the start of the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup that kicked off in November.
During the Afcon group stage, Bafana had another rematch against two teams—Morocco and Namibia—who they both defeated.
They were held to a goalless draw by Namibia in Orlando Stadium in September last year, three days before they welcomed the Democratic Republic of Congo and beat them at the Soweto venue.
At the Afcon, Bafana were in the same group as Namibia and crushed them 4-0 before beating Morocco 2-0 in the last 16 round.
This is why Bafana feel they may have the upper hand against the DRC.
Bafana and the Leopards will be determined to sign off in style at Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan after they were both beaten in the semifinals.
Bafana lost a penalty shootout 4-2 against Nigeria after a 1-1 draw with the Super Eagles, while the DRC were beaten 1-0 by the host county, Ivory Coast.
Since Bafana were crowned African champions in 1996, South Africa lost their status as one of the feared teams on the continent.
On the other hand, the Democratic Republic of Congo were one of the early powerhouses on the continent in the 1960s and 1970s.
They won their first Afcon title in 1968 and then again, as Zaire, in 1974, the year they became the first sub-Saharan African side to play at the World Cup.
Amadiba Crisis Committee 2024-02-05: Dealing with a flood of garbage on the Wild Coast
Guest: Nonhle Mbuthuma - Madiba crissi mangeent
Over hundred villagers on the Amadiba coast in Mbizana have picked piles of garbage on the Wild Coast during the past ten days. Hundreds of bags have been filled with plastic, bottles and filth on the shores. We covered 25km of the coast, from Mtentu to Sigidi villages.
We found plenty of medical waste on the beaches. Hospitals or clinics must be dumping expired medicines in the wrong places. We have never before seen sealed medication bottles on our coast. Such waste doesn’t come from villages and towns
We have reported to the councillors. The Winnie Madikizela Mandela Local Municipality is aware of the situation. The community has put in our best effort to clean the whole coast of the WMM Local Municipality. But the danger is still there. The garbage has not yet been collected to dumping sites.
All rivers that come from afar – Mzamba, Mnyameni and Mtentu – are filled with garbage floating down to the ocean. Villagers have been picking garbage for kilometres along the rivers.
This situation is a danger to our children. They might open and eat medicines or be cut by broken bottles. The coast is a ‘Marine Protected Area’ and the garbage flood threatens marine life. It is even a danger to our livestock.
15 years ago, waste picking on the Wild Coast was organised by the Department of Environment. Then came ‘business opportunities’ and the tender system. On top of that we now have ‘austerity’ and the budget cuts.
The rivers and the Wild Coast are polluted because waste management in towns and townships have collapsed. The government has failed dismally.
Climate change with heavy rains and floods then do the rest.
Austerity must stop and the tender system must be scrapped.
As Amadiba Crisis Committee we are organising to fight a flood of garbage floating to the coast.
But we are not alone in Amadiba. Municipalities fail to do the very least expected of local government. They focus on promoting mining and ‘smart cities’ to “attract investment”. Who is going to invest in places where the local government cannot do the basics?
Civil society and companies have taken municipalities to court for the failure to serve their citizens, placing municipalities under administration. As ACC, we wonder if we must go down the same route, given the pollution of our rivers and coast as well as the terrible state of our roads.
We call upon the Premier of Eastern Cape, Oscar Mabuyane, to lift his eyes from his beloved national mega projects and focus on the local,
GUEST: Mbali Ntuli (35), CEO and founder of the Ground Work Collective, a community development initiative. One of the organisation’s focus areas is encouraging democratic participation.
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“Young people… are very political in some cases, [just] not party political. We have protests every single day, but you also see a lot of young people getting involved in communities, doing community work… where they feel that they have some sort of agency and power,”
Your average ‘Gen Z-er’ has few memories of a politically functional South Africa — if any. It’s no wonder that this demographic has little taste for party politics and elections. However, it would be a mistake to assume that this makes them apathetic about the future of this country.
GUEST: Magret Peters, Event manager at dmg events –
In the run-up to the seventh edition of the Hotel & Hospitality Expo Africa in June, the African Hospitality Confidence Index 2024 shares top insights into the trends shaping the continent’s hospitality sector.
“The latest Confidence Index paints a vivid picture of a vibrant, positive industry in which the majority, at 80%, of hotel, bar and restaurant operators, along with industry suppliers are looking to the future with growing confidence and optimism,” says Margaret Peters, Event Manager for Hotel & Hospitality Expo Africa at dmg events South Africa.
GUEST: Patricia Dellile – Minister of Tourism
The recent official release of international arrival figures by Statistics South Africa for January to December 2023 underscores the rising momentum of South Africa's tourism sector.
International tourist arrivals from January to December 2023 totalled 8.5 million, representing a remarkable 48.9% increase when compared with same period in 2022.
GUEST: Thandu Xolo Mjima
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Bafana : Bafana continue Afcon giant killing act as they maul Morocco to reach the last eight
● Bafana Bafana beat Morocco 2-0 to advance to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.
● Goals from Evidence Makgopa and Teboho Mokoena gave Bafana the victory to set up a last-eight clash with Cape Verde on Saturday.
● Hugo Broos's men showed grit and determination to knock out the highest-ranked team on the continent.
A lad from Ga-Mampa, in rural Limpopo, beat a Moroccan defence of players plying their trade for some of the best clubs in Europe to send Bafana Bafana to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) on Tuesday at the expense of the No. 1 ranked team in the continent.
GUEST : Dean Smorenburg, the CEO of Maltento, a local Black Soldier fly farm / fly factory in Cape Town, which is celebrating National Beer Day by announcing the fact that they are recycling spent-grain from local breweries as feed for their Black Soldier Flies, which eat and process 400 000 tonnes of agro-processing waste sustainably.
The nominations for the 2024 Oscars were announced this week with "Oppenheimer" leading the pack with 13 nods followed by "Poor Things" with 11.
GUEST : THINUS FERREIRA - TV and Film writer and journalist
GUEST: KAREN LOWE - director of 4 Day Week SA
The 4 Day Week SA Coalition is an alliance between the 4 Day Week SA non-profit company and a growing base of member organisations interested in supporting the idea of the 4 Day Week, as part of the future of work in South Africa.
CHOCOLATE CONFECTIONARY AND PET FOOD GIANT MARS has pet-friendly offices around the world.
GUEST: SURAYA HAMDULAY - Director Corporate Affairs: Southern Africa
GUEST: THANDUXOLO MXOLI - SABC Senior Sport Broadcaster
SHOULD A SOCCER COACH HAVE PLAYING EXPERIENCE in order to coach?
GUEST BOND YONKA - Attorney
Interview: ICJ (The International Court of Justice ) orders Israel take measures to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza
GUEST: DR JOHAN JOUBERT - Vet and Head of Wildlife at Shamwari
The first phase of a project to secure the future of wild vulture populations in southern Africa has been successfully completed with 160 Cape and African White-backed vultures settled into their new home at Shamwari Private Game Reserve.
Guest: Bae Swanepoel - Acting CEO Jozi my Jozi
Guest: Leona Pienaar - CEO MES (Mould Employer Serve) Changing the heart of the city
Guest: Melusi Mhlungu - Founder We Are Bizarre
Guest: Ayanda Sishi Wigzell - Independent Journalist and political and social commentator
GUEST: THANDUXOLO MXOLI - SABC Senior Sport Broadcaster
AFCON review after one round - Are we shaping up for a shock winner?
play. Ed Dove, Special to ESPN Jan 18
With every team having played once at the Africa Cup of Nations, ESPN's Ed Dove reviews the big talking points -- and the stuff you might have missed -- from the tournament so far.
There are no small teams anymore
Already, in recent Nations Cups tournaments, we've seen some of the continent's lesser lights become more adept at thwarting the traditional heavyweights on neutral ground.
A Cape Town based duo came up with an idea to turn kitchen cloths into Braaibroekies a moment inspired during a Braai.
GUEST: NATASHA LIDDIARD - Co-Owner Braaibroekies
https://braaibroekies.co.za
All Braaibroekies are made from 100% cotton dishcloths, locally sourced, locally produced! #stoepwear
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A company called "Braai Broekies" has made uniquely South African shorts that you can wear around the braai and "wipe your hands on your pants, guilt-free"!
Agricultures musical talent celebrating 10 years of of the Agri’s Got Talent Show
GUEST: ANTON RABE - Hortgro’s Executive Director
GUEST: JASON BAARTMAN -Rapper & Nursery ProductionManager
was one of those perfectly wind still clement Paarl evenings with a tangible excitement in the air. It was the annual Agri’s Got Talent (AGT) taking place at the Paarl Taalmonument amphitheatre. Instead of the traditional annual competition, the evening was a celebratory Reunion Show featuring most of the top performers of the previous nine years.
With the stage set, lights and microphones tested, the Western Cape’s most talented farm workers took to the stage to share their gift of singing to an audience of almost 1000 people!
The idea came to Anton Rabe, Hortgro's executive director, ten years ago when he was thinking to himself...there's Idols, America's Got Talent...why not celebrate our local agricultural talent with Agri's Got Talent?
“Agriculture isn’t just about food and wine, it’s about our people,” says Rabe. "Our agricultural workers have so much more to offer than just the work they do on the farms or warehouses. They are amazingly talented people.
“The initiative started out small,” reminisces Rabe, “But within a few years, AGT, as it is known today, grew into the most exciting entertainment project in Agriculture," shares Rabe.
In celebration of the ten-year milestone, previous years' top ten participants as well as some of the previous years’ winners came together for an agricultural music spectacular in the winelands.
The music and voice coaching for the competition and the concert has been overseen by the famous artist, Frieda van den Heever, for the past ten years. AGT is more than just a singing competition. There is also a strong focus on life skills development. Over the years, top ten contestants have achieved amazing milestones. Ayabonga Mboho, the first winner of AGT, was initially a seasonal worker. Since he won AGT, he has been invited to sing overseas three times and today he teaches music at a school in Paarl.
Victor Fredericks, who was in the top ten in 2018, has already published two books. Jason Baartman, a rapper, took second place in 2017. Starting his career as a general worker, today Baartman is a production manager and responsible for as many as 50 workers in the nursery, and in harvest time about ten picking teams under him. Baartman is also part of the ATKV-Crescendo project and has performed at the Woordfees.
Beyond personal milestones, AGT participants give back to their communities. Newfound confidence, skills and knowledge are shared with families, colleagues and the community. They become ambassadors for agriculture. This spillover effect builds much-needed relationships that promote social cohesion and community development, and make agriculture a proud sector to work in.
info@agrisgottalent.com / www.agrisgottalent.com
Today, we're exploring the digital landscape with Toby Shapshak. He's here to uncover the mysteries of website cookies. But the real question is: should we accept them without hesitation?
GUEST: TOBY SHAPSHAK - Editor and Publisher
Today, we have a fascinating journey into the digital realm with none other than Toby Shapshak, editor in chief of Stuff and a Forbes US senior contributor specializing in technology and innovation for 25 years. He's here to unravel the mysteries behind those virtual crumbs we encounter every time we surf the web – yes, we're talking about website cookies. But hold on, should we be accepting them without a second thought?
Toby Shapshak has been writing and speaking about technology and innovation for 25 years. His TED Global talk on innovation in Africa has over 1,5-million views - about which he has written for Forbes, CNN, Quartz, and The Guardian in London. He was named in GQ's top 30 men in media and the Mail & Guardian newspaper's influential young South Africans. GQ said he "has become the most high-profile technology journalist in the country". As a young reporter, he shadowed then-president Nelson Mandela. His is also the executive director of Scrolla.Africa, a brand new media platform built for mobile, and is a columnist for the Financial Mail.
Are these cookies just innocent crumbs or something more sinister? Toby will break it down for us, revealing the hidden tactics websites employ to sweet-talk us into accepting their terms. Stick around, as we explore the pros and cons of embracing these digital delights.
The state of Air Pollution in Gauteng
GUEST: QUENTIN HURT - Managing Director at Skyside
- Today we interview Quentin Hurt the managing director at Skyside. He joins us to shed a light on the high levels of air pollution in and around Gauteng.
Guest: Quentin Hurt
Quentin studied Chemical Engineering. His Master’s thesis in water treatment techniques and enthusiastic supervisors led to a deep interest in industrial environmental issues. This led to the establishment of a business in environmental testing and ultimately a specialisation in air quality issues. His work involves understanding the issues at play in specific air pollution situations and then working with companies, community and government to monitor the situation with the intention of reducing the risk to people. He has worked in the field for 30 years and his projects, while focussed in southern Africa have taken him throughout Africa, to Canada, the US, Europe and Eastern Europe. He continues to find it a complex field and is very interested in the opportunities that citizen science and the use of new technologies bring to allowing people to manage and understand their personal exposure and control of the air they breathe.
Award-winning international guitarist commissions custom instrument made in South Africa
GUEST: MATTHEW RICE - Co-Owner, Designer, Inlay Specialist, Luthier Casimi Guitars
GUEST: MICHAEL WATTS- Award Winning Guitarist
Casimi guitars, made in Cape Town by a duo with an international reputation as two of the greatest guitar makers of their generation, are highly sought after by collectors – particularly in the USA, Europe and Asia – for the beautiful sound they produce. Creating a mere six instruments a year, Matthew Rice and Matthias Roux unite the disciplines of design, music and craftsmanship with the aim of taking handcrafted acoustic
guitars to a new level. Their pieces are so popular that Casimi can only take on their next commission in
2026.
Guest: Ntsikelelo Breakfast - Heads the Center for Security,Peace and Conflict Resolution at Nelson Mandela University
Guest: Rory Booth - Plays the part of Genie in Aladdin - Film and TV writer, Actor and Singer-Songwriter
Guest: Gift Ntshangase - Secretary of Board at the organization.
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Guest Dr. Nokuthula Mazibuko - Msimang University of Pretoria based research and writer of children's books and historical visitors
Guest: Graeme Codrington - Futurist and Scenario planned, Specializing in the future of work.
Guest: Dr. Saths Cooper - President Pan-African Psychology Union (PAPU), Robben Island Museum Chair
Guest: Prof. Innocent Pikirayi - University of Pretoria Department of Anthropology, Archaeology and Development Studies
Guest: Kagiso Lediga - Executive Director for Classified
Guest: Paballo Khoza - Actor on Classified
Guest: Tshepo Tshabalala - Manager and Team Lead at #JournalismAI
Guest: Ron Nixon - Vice President, News and Head of Investigations
Guest: Zubeda Dangor - National Shelter Movement of South Africa Head of this Executive
Guest: Tracy Going - Former Broadcaster, Film Producer and Author of "Brutal Legacy"
Guest: Lesedi Job - Film Producer
Guest: Natasha Sutherland - Film Director
Guest: Prof Adekeye Adebajo - Author and Senior Researcher fellow at the University of Pretoria Center for the Advancement of Scholarship (CAS)
Guest: Alexandra Howard - Doctoral Candidate Agriculture Conservation University of the free state
Guest: Adv Sipho Mantula - Human Rights Lawyer and Researcher : Thabo Mbeki African School on Public and International Affairs - UNISA
Guest: Kyle Schoeman - Executive Creative director at Grid Worldwide
Guest: Alex Farnell - General manager, sales and marketing at Inverroche
Guest: Dr Andi Wilson - Postdoctoral Researcher Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute
Guest: Dr Nokuthula Mazibuko - Msimang: University of Pretoria based researcher and writer of children's books and historical novels.
Guest: Dr Mpho Ratshikana-Moloko - Lead researcher at Center for Palliative Care in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Wits University
GUEST: PROF. THABO DITSELE - Sociolinguist, Linguistic
Anthropologist, Associate Professor of Sociolinguistics at Tshwane
University of Technology in Pretoria. Storyteller & Globe-trotter
GUEST: PROF. RAJEND MESTHRIE - Research Chair in Linguistics
within the University of Cape Town’s English Department
GUEST: DR. YANGA MAJOLA - Tshwane University of Technology
lecturer at the Department of Applied Languages
GUEST: DR. DANIEL HART - Postdoctoral Fellow University of Pretoria Department of Zoology and Entomology in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.
INTERVIEW: BREATH OF FRESH AIR (BOFA)
GUEST: CHICHI MOSHOKOA - 16 years Grade 11 Scholar
INTERVIEW:THOUGHT LEADERS
Loeries Hall of Fame Tribute to Yizo Yizo and Shaka iLembe Filmmaker TEBOHO MAHLATSI
GUEST: ANGUS GIBSON - Founding Member Free Filmmakers, Filmmaker, Producer.
Guest: Clint Halkett Siddall - Operations Manger Crow Center for Rehabilitation of Wildlife
Guest: Prof Thuli Madonsela - Professor of law occupying the Law Trust Research Chair in Social Justice at Stellenbosch University.
Guest: Heather Blanckensee - Head of School Sacred Heart College
Guest: Kia Van Oerle - Grade 11 Scholarship Recipient Kia has been a student sacred heart since grade 8
Guest: Prof Ditsele Thabo - Sociolinguist and Linguist Anthropologist, Associate Professor of Sociolinguist at Tshwane University of Technology in Pretoria.
Guest: Shanet Rutgers - Senior Penguin Keeper & Animal Health Technician at Two Oceans Aquarium
GUEST: ZAAKIRAH VADI - Executive Director Defend our Democracy
Defend Our Democracy positions itself for their national campaign to monitor the integrity of the 2024 elections
GUEST: KIM BERMAN - Co-Founder of the Artist Proof Studio
THOUGHTLEADER: The Artist Proof Studio paying tribute to a beloved leader, Dr Gianni Mariano, the Chair of our Board of Directors who passed away on October 2nd 2023.
GUEST: PROF. UGO RIPAMONTI - Director of the Wits Bone Research Laboratory in the Faculty of Health Sciences
Interview - Bone healing research shows promise in treating malignant cancers
GUEST: ROSHNIE MOONSAMY - Symposium Director
GUEST: FLOW WELLINGTON - Independent Publisher and Poet
WORD DOMINATION: The 9th Annual African Women Writers Symposium and Nadine Gordimer Lecture take place October 8-20, 2023
GUEST: MARK BOTHA - Headof Digital Mediamark
THOUGHTLEADER : THE DAY OF THE PODCAST International Podcast Day was recently marked on 30 September
Interview: Cape Town teen shines at South African Gym Games
GUEST: JASMIN NELL - Level 6 Western Province rhythmic gymnast
A 15-year-old gymnast from Parow Valley has been selected to participate in the South African Gym Games taking place in Gauteng.
Guest: Magdelene Reddy- Co-director of the EUROPEAN FILM festival
The 10th edition of the European Film Festival will take place between 12 – 22 October 2023 with satellite programs in Eswatini and Lesotho.
Guest: Carol Mogoerane Specialist in Technical Trainer Daimler Trucks
Trucking with MOTORING
Guest: Owen Lekala, Information Technology student Tshwane University of Technology and Developer of the Hike App
REQUEST A RIDE WITH OWEN’S APP called HIKA APP
Guest: Katleho Bontle Motingoe - Founder Panda Hockey Club
Interview: The Pandas Hockey Club launches a hockey clinic in Soweto.
Guest: Prof Roger Gibson - Professor of Structural Geology and Metamorphic Petrology, University of the Witwatersrand)
Meteorite discovery: unusual finds by South African farmer add to space rock heritage
Guest: Dr Chris Ellis - Family Physician
The Restorative Powers of Gardens - Garden Therapy
GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
While writers’ payment demands have been mostly met, the industry’s biggest demon is still how artificial intelligence will affect it. The Hollywood writers’ strike may be over, but the underlying problems haven’t been resolved.
GUEST: TOBY SHAPSHAK - EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF STUFF.CO.ZA AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SCROLLA.AFRICA
WORD DOMINATION: At Fire Hour delivers Bheki Makhathini, a South African character study for the ages. Suspected of betraying the ANC, the young poet leaves home for exile in 1976, and until his return home after the unbannings in 1990, Bheki writes the story of a revolution – an unfinished one. Gilder allows Bheki the freedom to deal with the big ideas of art and love, freedom and struggle in a shrewd and vivid way, the result being an unforgettable and deeply moving tale.
GUEST: BARRY GILDER
Ultimately, understanding homelessness gets a lot easier when we learn that the strongest, most enduring predictor of homelessness isn’t substance use or mental illness — it’s poverty.
GUEST: Richard Bolland is the founding board member of New Hope SA
Community Actionist Bridget performs regular radio and stage productions about gender-based violence, substance abuse, teenage pregnancy and bullying in addition to her role as a community counsellor.
GUEST: BRIDGET MUNNIK – MANAGER OF WESTBURY YOUTH CENTRE
GUEST: ALBY MICHAELS – DIRECTOR OF THE PLAY
#JSBART: New ground-breaking theatre work challenges the love myth and stage and performance conventions as it opens at Aardklop, What happens when two people love one another so much that they attach physically? What does “forever, together” look like, and … can two people REALLY be one? These are just some of the life and love questions that come into play in the delightfully absurd tragicomedy.
Red Chamber is synonymous with the restaurant landscape of Hyde Park Corner, but few know the story of owner, Emma Chen’s epic journey with this iconic Mandrin Chinese restaurant in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg. Take a journey with us…
GUEST: Emma Chen – Chef and Owner of Red Chamber
You see your heart as the seat where your sentiments and emotions reside. Sudden happiness increases the heart rate as does sudden anger.While you are resting, your heart pumps approximately 5 litres of blood through an estimated 100 000 km of your blood vessels – that is more than twice the distance around the world. Your heart has been beating continuously from the fifth month before birth until now.
GUEST : Professor Eric Klug- South African Heart Association President
Although many art forms offer a view inside the mind of the artist, photography differs substantially because it catches a snapshot of life that has been reimagined and shaped by the circumstances of the person holding the camera.
GUESTS: Jabulani Dhlamini, a renowned South-African photographer represented by the Goodman Gallery and Project Manager at Of Soul and Joy, a photography programme in Thokoza township in Gauteng.
GUEST: Sibusiso Bheka - Former student turned Project Assistant at Of Soul and Joy, whose work has received critical acclaim, both locally and internationally.
The SABC, South Africa’s public broadcaster, has partnered with The Loeries, Africa and the Middle East’s premier brand communications festival, in support of growing creative excellence in Film and the Radio & Audio categories.
The Loeries Film and the Radio & Audio categories attract a number of entries from around the region and the SABC will support the work being done by the Loeries to further enhance and bolster the creative produc that is aimed at consumers.
GUEST: Dichaba Phalatse, marketing manager, Video Entertainment SABC.
Agri SA calls for assistance as veld fires threaten food security. Ongoing fire outbreaks in the Free State, North West and Northern Cape provinces have the federation of agricultural organisations, Agri SA, concerned about food security in South Africa.
GUEST: Agri SA chief executive officer, Christo van der Rheede
He is the founder of Xivumbeko Media and the Afrikan Freedom Station, an afrocentric multimedia gallery. Mokwena was born in Soweto, South Africa and studied history, African politics and sociology at WITS University. He also holds an MA degree from Leeds University. He is particularly interested in history and memory and has produced and directed numerous films, including A Blues for Tiro (2007), Our Father Who Art in Memory (2008), Biko’s Trail (2008) and Driving with Fanon (2009).
Guest: Steve Kwena Mokwena ,historian, filmmaker and cultural activist
Not many people know that one of the most valuable music treasures in South Africa is kept in the heart of the SU campus at the Documentation Centre for Music (DOMUS) at the Music Library. The Hidden Years Music Archive houses one of the biggest collections of popular music in South Africa and includes more than 6000 vinyl records, 7000 reel-to-reel and cassette tapes as well as a multitude of invaluable photographs and documents.
GUEST: PROF LIZABÉ LAMBRECHTS, STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC
Guest: TLHAFELO TEFO MOLATLEGI, Author
Who Have Yet to Forgive Themselves is a love letter to black girls. Johannesburg, 3 August 2023: The lives of three young women come together and unfold in poetic chaos: beautiful, unruly, obstinate and insistent on pursuing life on their own terms, Zee, Moon and Melissa navigate sexuality, disease, death and the awakening of political consciousness in a country that is battling to realize its post - apartheid democratic ideals. A combination of confessional storytelling, upliftment and motivation for young black women, promoting self-acceptance, self -worth and dignity
Dr Wilhelm Litchenberg, AKA ‘The Singing Surgeon’ is on an important mission both in the operating room and on stage. Recently, his foundation won first prize for their work at the Conscious Companies Awards. Dr Wilhelm Litchenberg is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon by profession, he also doubles as a tenor talent who takes his life-saving efforts further than the operating room.
GUEST: DR WILHELM LITCHENBERG – CARDIOTHORACIC SURGEON AND FOUNDER OF YOUNG HEARTS FOUNDATION
In a dazzling display of technological prowess, Reddam House Bedfordview has emerged as a beacon of innovation at the Inspired Build 2023, a premier global inter-school technology challenge. Amidst fierce competition spanning 111 schools in 24 countries across five continents, Reddam House Bedfordview clinched awards in a remarkable three of the six age categories, underscoring the talent within its walls and the school’s focus on technology in its curriculum.
Guest: KIAN BAGELOO - CO-CREATOR OF THE BLUE CRANE (won in the Age 11-12 category)
Guest: LEEYA MAYET - CREATOR OF THE RAINBOW PAPER SCRAPER (won in the Age 10-11 category)
Our guest writes about the vast majority of South Africans are unhappy with the way democracy is working, while our trust in public institutions and government officials continues to decline. Political participation (especially among the youth) is also at an all-time low. On the eve of our seventh general elections, which will also mark the 30th anniversary of the advent of democracy in this country, we seem to find ourselves in a particularly sorry state.
Guest: Damien du Preez is the marketing & communications officer for the Centre for Research on Democracy (CREDO) at Stellenbosch University
A group of activists for food access and affordability met on Thursday 21 September 2023)to discuss the worsening food crisis for children. Convened by the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund and the DG Murray Trust, the meeting sought to identify urgent measures to combat rising rates of severe acute malnutrition and child hunger.
GUEST: DAVID HARRISON – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AT DG MURRAY TRUST
THE ACTIONISTS SERIES: Anti-Human Trafficking Actionist – GIDEON SWART
In 2019 Gideon and his wife, Olivia, gave up their jobs as pastors and opened a coffee truck which, over the years, has grown into a formal café. From the very beginning, they committed to feeding the homeless people who would pass by, offering them coffee and a chocolate croissant, no questions asked. Over time, Gideon got to know the regulars, engaging with them and finding ways to help them off the streets and, if necessary, into rehab.
Guest: Gideon Swart
South African art galleries are making big and bold strides from New York City to Los Angeles. Earlier this month, we celebrated Goodman Gallery’s office space expansion to New York City. Now, Southern Guild has joined the artistic expansion, reportedly set to be the first South African Gallery to have a permanent art space in the United States.
GUEST: LINDSEY RAYMOND – SOUTHERN GUILD’S GALLERY MANAGER
There’s something satisfying about filling your fruit bowl or crisper draw with fresh and vibrant fruit and veggies. After all, fresh produce has always been synonymous with vitality and good health, with dietitians recommending that we eat at least nine servings of five different fruits and vegetables each day to boost wellbeing and prevent diseases.
GUEST: MARITHA ALBERTYN – REGISTERED DIETITIAN AT NUTRTIONAL SOLUTIONS
The Kruger National Park and Greater Kruger is a favourite South African destination synonymous with luxurious safari retreats in the African Bush. The list of the World’s 50 Best Hotels is out and South Africa’s Singita Lodges, has made it to the top of the prestigious list of luxury hotels. Singita Lodges’, Lebombo and Sweni, in the Kruger National Parkin Mpumalanga ranked in the top 15 of the world’s best 50 hotels.
GUEST: LISA CAREY – MARKETING MANAGER AT SINGITA LODGES
As we observe Infant Mortality Awareness Month this September, The Parent Centre sheds light on South Africa’s worryingly high infant mortality rate and extends its commitment to providing crucial support to vulnerable mothers.
#JSBHEALTH Diabetic retinopathy, one of the serious consequences of diabetes, is the 4th leading cause of blindness and the most common cause of visual loss amongst working-age individuals in South Africa. An estimated third of people with diabetes will develop diabetic retinopathy yet less than 20% of patients undergo yearly screening.
Guest: Dr Bayanda Mbambisa – Executive Committee of the Ophthalmological Society of South Africa
Wildlife conservation and environmental preservation have a common goal – to preserve the environment on which humanity depends for its survival. Millions of women and men worldwide work as though their lives depend on it – because they do – to help rehabilitate our planet and help it thrive in the face of the myriad threats that our way of life poses.
GUEST: LAUREN TEASDALE - CO-FOUNDER AND THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF GREENPOP
Guest: Nontobeko Gcabashe - Programme Manager - Afesis-corplan
Afesis-corplan is a progressive, non-governmental organisation that has contributed to community-driven development and good local governance since 1992. While we are primarily based in the Eastern Cape, our work has a national footprint. The organisation aims to promote active citizenship and accountability in the local government sector.
Guest: Motlatsi Milanzi - Stenographer at Southern Radiologist
Finding breast cancer early and getting state-of-the-art cancer treatment are two of the most important strategies for preventing deaths from breast cancer. Breast cancer that's found early, when its small and has not spread, is easier to treat successfully. Getting regular screening tests is the most reliable way to find breast cancer early. The American Cancer Society has screening guidelines for women at average risk of breast cancer, and for those at high risk for breast cancer .
Guest: Andries Malherbe - Co Founnder Zero Carbon change
Whilst many drivers indicate that they would purchase an EV when more affordable models hit the market, others have raised concerns about uncertainties around the reliability of electricity supply due to load-shading and range anxiety regarding the availability of changing infrastructure especially in non-urban areas.
Guest: Dr Kirsten Wimberger - Project director for the Cape Parrot Project and a trustee of the Wild Bird Trust.
The Cape Parrot is endemic to South Africa and due to the destruction of their natural forest environment, there are fewer than 2000 of the species.
This Heritage Month is an appropriate time to honour the heritage of Cape Parrot by helping to preserve their habitat, while fostering sustainable development and environmental resilience in South Africa.
Guest: Dr. Sipho Mahala - Editor of Imbiza Journal & Senior Lecturer in the Department of English at the University of Johannesburg
Guest: Professor Michale Le Cordeur - Vice-Dean (Teaching and Learning in the Faculty of Education at the University of Stellenbosch)
Guest: Professor Alex Van Den Heever – Adjunct Professor at the Wits School of Governance
Guest: Keitumetse Mbatha - Arts and Culture Trust communications and marketing coordinator.
The Arts & Culture Trust announces the Nyoloha Scholarship Program T-shirt design competition
Guest:: Dr Sanjaya Senanayake
Australian scientists make world-first discovery of parasitic worm in woman’s brain
Guest: Taryn Seegers - Communications Coordinator for CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA.
Cycle for a cause this International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
GUEST: DR. LINDSAY MIDDLETON - Food Historian and Knowledge Exchange Associate, University of Glasgow
GUEST: PROF. CHRONIS TZEDAKIS - Professor of Physical Geography University College London
GUEST: MALVINA BARTMANSKI - Integrative Clinical Psychologist and Author of Autoimmune Survival Guide
GUEST: MIKE VAN GRAAN - Award Winning Playwright
Mike van Graan is an award-winning playwright with 36 plays under his belt. He is the Coordinator of the Sustaining Theatre and Dance (STAND) Foundation and serves as a Trustee of the Denis Goldberg House of Hope. Mike also helps to programme and facilitate the Atelier for Festival Managers..
GUEST: DR. TADDY BLECHER- CEO of the Maharishi Invincibility Institute and the Imvula Empowerment Trust
GUEST: MDUDUZI MASEKO - Researcher with the Rock Art Research Institute at Wits University
This week The School of Government at the University of the Western Cape Hosted a Seminar looking at the topic “Chinese investments in Brazil and South Africa as part of Brics South - South Cooperation and Solidarity: Challenges and Prospects”
GUEST: LISA THOMPSON - political economist and full Professor in the School of Government at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa
GUEST: SHARMI SURIANARAIN - Chief Impact Officer at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator
The Johannesburg Library Bumper Book Sale Is taking place the 2nd and 3rd of September. Hosted by the Friends of the Johannesburg Public Libraries in collaboration with the Library and Information Services of the City.
GUEST: ZARA NATALIE - Chair of the Friends of the Johannesburg Public Libraries.
Guest:Pro. Jonny Peter is head of the allergy and clinical IM- Munoogy Divison at Grooe Shuur Hospital
Guest Presenter: Tshegofatso Seoka, Academic ,Art Historian independent Curator and Managing Director of Ms Simone
GUEST: BLESSING NGOBENI – VISUAL ARTIST
Interview: At Standard Bank Gallery, Blessing Ngobeni’s “Ntsumi Ya Vutomi” investi-gates the purpose in the human experience.
GUEST: NELISIWE XABA – VISUAL ARTIST
Interview: Introducing a brave new world of South African bio-art.
Interview: Intermittent fasting could help protect the brain from age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s
GUEST: Dr CLAUDIA NTSAPI – Lecturer University of the Free State
Interview: Bloubergstrand Beach outside Cape Town could lose its shoreline by the end of the century
GUEST: MARY EVANS - Geography, Archeology and Envi-ronmental Studies at University of Witwatersrand
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GUEST: LOUISE FOX - Highland games organising committee member
Interview: Fort Nottingham Highland Gathering at Fort Nottingham Museum and surrounds
GUEST: Siwaphiwe Myataza-Mzantsi - Political science graduate from UWC and works as media liaison officer at U-Turn Homeless Ministries
Interview: Social work profession a pillar in empowering formerly homeless people
GUEST: DR. DYLAN McGARRY - Scholar Activist, Academic, Multimedia Artist
GUEST PRESENTER
Tebogo is an influential, award-winning businesswoman, international speaker and Founder of Ditsogo Group, a steel engineering and mining services company that recently diversified into the renewable energy and alternative building technology sectors.
Guest: TEBOGO MOSITO – FOUNDER AND CEO OF DITSOGO GROUP
WORD DOMINATION
WHAT IS THE BUSINESS UNBOUND BOOK CLUB (B.U.B. Book Club)? And what is the connection with investment.
GUEST: LITHA HERMANUS - Managing Director Summit and Sojourn
This July during Mandel Month, Dr. Nokuthula is highlighting stories about Madiba, this morning she takes us through
- 2 Comic books about him
- book news we need to know
GUEST: DR. NOKUTHULA MAZIBUKO- MSIMANG - University of Pretoria based researcher and writer of children’s books and historical novels.
Passionate about PEOPLE PLANET and YOUTH and strongly believe all of our challenges, solutions and innovation lies within these pillars. Nicolene is deeply rooted ability to connect with people and to strategically conceptualize and bring to life a vision from the bottom up. A voice for those who can't speak and I am passionate about implementing sustainable, grassroot level impact
Guest: Nicolene Anley – Sustainability Advisor, Social Entrepreneur and Founder of OCAL Global
Decorex has been at the forefront of decor, design and lifestyle trends for three decades, hosting over 100 events and helping to launch thousands of businesses, shaping the industry.
GUEST: Bielle Bellingham - Creative Director of Decorex Africa.
It was a surreal moment for Parktown High School for Girls learner Thandolwethu Gwebu, 17, when she was announced as the overall winner in the Chinese Consulate General in Joburg’s #DrivingEducationCulture short video competition.
GUEST: THANDOLWETHU GWEBU – Winner of the Chinese Consulate award
The on-the-ground problem solvers, community activists, climate campaigners, and human rights defenders who don’t just talk but who take direct action. The people you can go to when you don’t know where to turn, who won’t stop working for the change they want to see in the world. This is THE ACTIONISTS…a growing community of people who care about the future of South Africa.
GUEST: THOM PIERCE - Multi-award-winning photographer and Founder of The Actionists
GUEST: LUYANDA MAZWI – Budding Astrophysicist
Interview: Good for street vendors, good for the environment
(Enviromentally friendly fridge)
GUEST: Victoria Jackson - COO WomHub
Interview – Applications for the Circular Economy Incubator and Accelerator are official-ly open
GUEST:THOBI MAPHANGA - Assistant Curator for the festival
Interview: 5th JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience - DANCEABILITY FOCUS
29 August – 10 September 2023
GUEST: LEBO BIKO - Co-Founder Womanomics Africa
Interview: SA women-owned businesses will be ready to launch into the US market with the help of KGWEBO Programme.
GUEST: SUNNYBOY MOTAU - Artistic Director Moving Into Dance
#JSBART: Sunnyboy Motau named new Artistic Director of Moving into Dance
She says that since the COVID-19 pandemic, people are generally more open to introspection and are seeking more fulfilling lives, rather than just ‘surviving’ or achieving traditional success: “People realised that life is short, and started saying ‘why am I here?’.
GUEST: PAULA VAN RENSBURG - personal development expert, mentor, speaker, and coach.
On Friday (14 July) The foundation launched a book that charts its history and shares stories of its inspiring alumni from across the continent.The first 20 years of the MRF’s history and achievements have been captured in a new book titled The Audacious Experiment: The Mandela Rhodes Story, co-authored by Shaun Johnson, the late founding CEO of the MRF, and Professor Elleke Boehmer. The book tells the founding story of the MRF, and features past scholars and their impactful contributions to Africa's development
GUEST: JUDY SIKUZA - CEO OF THE MANDELA RHODES FOUNDATION
This Week The UCT (University of Cape Town) Inaugural Lecture Series kicked off with Prof. Salome Maswime with the topic “From Caesarean section related complications to global surgical systems strengthening” highlighting Health Equity & Social Justice; access to healthcare.
GUEST: PROF. SALOME MASWIME - Head of the Global Surgery Divisio at UCT. ; Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. Member of the Academy of Science South Africa & Chairperson of the Health Systems Trust Board.
Just over two months after its release, Bokani Dyer is launching his critically acclaimed new album, Radio Sechaba, in Johannesburg on Friday, 14 July 2023.
GUEST: BOKANI DYER - Pianist
South Africa’s longest-running film festival, the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), presented by the Centre for Creative Arts at the University of Kwazulu-Natal, is widely regarded as a leading film festival on the African continent and a vital event on the international film calendar.
GUEST: ANDREA VOGES – FESTIVAL MANAGER
In honour of International Hot Dog, which is celebrated on Wednesday, July 19, we asked the chefs at Capsicum Culinary Studio, to send us their favourite recipes and to join us in studio as try out some of their recipes.
In 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared 15 July as World Youth Skills Day, to celebrate the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship
Today (July 15th) is WORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY... The 2023 Theme is: Skilling teachers, trainers and youth for a transformative future.
GUEST: ZAHEERA SOOMAR - lead for education and community skills at Anglo American
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Mahlodi Letsie, Founder and CEO of Bare Mind– an app for local youths who lack access to mental health services.
Users can access learning modules in African languages, earn crypto from completing daily tasks, and is designed to help young people learn how to take better care of their mental health.
GUEST: MAHLODI LETSIE - Founder & CEO, Bare Mind
WILDTRUST together with multiple collaborators has undertaken a study to address the pressing need for enhanced protection of sharks and rays in South Africa. The study found that if 10% of South Africa’s mainland Ocean area, known as the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), were to be designated as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), it would meet the 30% range protection conservation target for the species included in the study.
GUEST: NINA FAURE-BEAULIEU - lead author on the paper and Research Assistant at WILDTRUST
The Black Mambas are the world's first all-female anti-poaching unit and a passion for wildlife and rhino conservation.
GUEST: LEITAH MKHABELA - Black Mamba Supervisor
EMBO TIME TRAVEL EXPERIMENT is Msaki’s large scale Standard Bank Young Artist for Music performance in the Guy Butler Theatre. A sonic work that explores personal and collective healing through sound, Msaki will perform two shows of this definitive sound journey during the National Arts Festival and then begin a period of withdrawal from public performance as she makes time and space for the seeds planted over this period, to find light.
Straight from the Makhanda National Arts Festival; The Kesivan Naidoo Big Band Experience is on a South African Tour; tonight the show is taking place at the John Kani Market Theatre Newton Jhb from 7pm.
GUEST: KESIVAN NAIDOO -Drummer and Band Leader
Pre-record Zoom
South Africa’s longest-running film festival, the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), presented by the Centre for Creative Arts at the University of Kwazulu-Natal, is widely regarded as a leading film festival on the African continent and a vital event on the international film calendar.
GUEST: Andrea Voges – FESTIVAL MANAGER
One drink can change your life - especially if made with flair by a World Class finalist. Eleven bartenders have been selected from around South Africa to create, shake and make their finest cocktails as they compete to be named as the country’s representative in Diageo’s World Class competition.
GUEST: Joshua Hendricks - World Class SA champion 2022 (He’s this years judge)
Sibikwa Arts Centre and the French Institute of South Africa are collaborating in a revolutionary theatre piece, ‘1789’, on the 13th of July 2023 at 7pm at Sibikwa Arts Centre: 13 Liverpool Rd, Benoni South, Benoni.
GUEST: Phyllis Klotz – Co Director of 1789 and Co – Founder of Sibikwa Arts Centre
Radio Workshop’s I Will Not Grow Old Herewon the Best Podcast and Radio Award at this year’s One World Media Awards ceremony. The three-part series explores youth unemployment in Alexandra township, Johannesburg.
GUEST: MARY-ANN NOBELE - Content Producer
Recently an 80-year-old gogo, from KwaNongoma in KwaZulu-Natal, had gone blind three years ago.
Recently, she received cataract surgery at Mosvold District Hospital in Ingwavuma, about 410km from Durban.
GUEST: DR. MARLIN MCKAY – Medical Practitioner
Mount Mabu in north central Mozambique supports the largest continuous block of rainforest in Southern Africa.
GUEST: GIMO MAZEMBE DANIEL - Researcher, Entomologist, Principal Museum Scientist, National Museum, Bloemfontein
The Mabu Forest was originally inhabited by hunters of the Manhawa ethnic group. Its name refers to “beekeeping” in the eManhawa language.
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Jazzart brings an exciting triple bill of powerful new works. The programme responds to and touches upon the themes of reflection, release and rebirth.
The line-up includes an extract from REQUIEM AND AFTER TEARS, an international co-production premiered at the Leeds Grand Theatre in partnership with Opera North and Phoenix Dance Theatre. REQUIEM responds to Mozart’s famous 200-year-old Requiem and AFTER TEARS is composed by award-winning South African composer Neo Muyanga. Directed and Choreographed by Jazzart’s Artistic Director, Dane Hurst, the works present a perspective on the themes of collective loss, the rituals of mourning and remembrance, and the celebration of life.
GUEST: DANE HURST - Jazzarts Artistic Director
Castaways is an ensemble physical theatre and circus work in which a ragtag collection of characters from different worlds are thrust together on a tiny raft and forced to reckon with themselves and each other in their desperate dance for survival.
GUY BUTLER AUDITORIUM
GUEST: DANIEL BUCKLAND - Director Castaways
The work takes a magnifying glass to the body in crisis, using physical comedy, clowning and puppetry to establish and explore archetypal characters, and circus arts to push these characters and their relationships to the brink of calamity. The vessel becomes a microcosm for the struggle for survival and meaning in a divided world on the edge of social and environmental collapse.
J Bobs Tshabalala’s Khongolose Khommanding Khommissars (KKK) is a look through the keyholes into the living rooms of pot-bellied men as they plot to hog state resources, all while preparing mispronounced speeches to the poor – keeping them helpless. None of us is safe.
RHODES BOX
Directed by the Theatre Duo – Billy Langa and Mahlatsi Mokgonyana
GUEST: BILLY LANGA - Standard Bank Young Artist for Theatre
GUEST: MAHLATSI MOKGONYANA - Standard Bank Young Artist for Theatre
This epic satire is a theatrical take on the conspicuous interactions and not entirely lawful activities of our modern day South African political camaraderie – Comrades. The play dissects the deliberate and interwoven manner in which the collaborative dealings between politicians and businessmen contribute to contemporary South Africa’s current chaotic political dispensation, as well as its perpetuation of an elitist culture of greed through the practice of corruption, utilizing the “game of words” or what one might call, “Comrade-speak”, that continuously reinforces the farce of socio-political revolution that is repeatedly promised to us, the masses.
The Theatre Duo’s emblematic approach to storytelling, their constant and intrinsic incorporation of text and movement, alongside their focus on interdisciplinary collaboration promises to make this a “must-see”.
Don’t miss out on this collaboration between three Standard Bank Young Artists – The Theatre Duo and playwright J Bobs Tshabalala.
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Billy Langa, dancer, actor, playwright, and educator Billy Langa is a graduate from Trevor Huddleson Centre and the Market Theatre Lab. Langa takes a curious approach to theatre – puzzling out what it means to those who perform it and those who witness it – that’s deeply relational to the body. A recent interest of Langa’s is the presence of language, and how it fits into the physicality of theatre.
Mahlatsi Mokgonyana prizes, above all else, the inherent truth in a piece of theatre, and the resultant impact it has on its audiences. Born in Dawn Park in the East Rand, Mokgonyana is a writer, poet, director, and the co-founder of theatre collective The Movement RSA. His interest in education and the arts led him to direct My Children! My Africa! which came at the height of student protest action in South Africa in 2016. His accolades include the 2017 Cape Town Fringe Fresh Award for Directing and the Naledi Theatre Award for Best Production.
Mykhanda Media is a youth powered full-service media agency. Creating content in, on about and for Makhanda. A creative city in the Eastern Cape.
A youth powered full-service media agency based in Makhanda.
GUEST: ZAMAMIYA MAJOLA - My Makhanda Media
GUEST: DR. NOKUTHULA MAZIBUKO- MSIMANG - University of Pretoria based researcher and writer of children’s books and historical novels.
Gauteng audiences will finally experience Afro-opera sensation, The Mzanzi Tenors, following their appearances around the country. They are live at the Pieter Toerien Montecasino Theatre till tomorrow Sunday 25 June. They kicked off this week on Wednesday.
Hosted by Richard Cock and supported by Rand Merchant Bank
Guest: IAN HARRIS - Food Dialogues Event Project Manager
Interview: 2023 FOOD DIALOGUES
GUEST: ASHLEIGH NEFDT - JOURNALIST
Interview: South Africa Named Top Spot For Digital Nomads in Africa
GUEST: BONOLO NTAMU - Student Village Digital Lead
Interview: SOCIAL MEDIA’S ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
GUEST: DR. NOKUTHULA MAZIBUKO- MSIMANG - University of Pretoria
based researcher and writer of children’s books and historical novels.
This WEek's Children's Book Titles to consider for your bookshelf
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Jafta’s Father by Hugh Lewin
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Waiting for the Waves by Michelle Nkamankeng
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Making Friends with Feelings by Sewela Langeni
THIS WEEK'SBook News & Events
Book Dash is a not-for-profit, South African social impact publisher of open, African picturebooks for very young children. Based on evidence, our vision is that “Every child should own a hundred books by the age of five”, long before they enter school!
GUEST: Dorette Louw - Director · Book Dash
Getting relevant, quality books into the homes of very young children and families is an evidence-based way to support all aspects of a child’s lifelong development and increase positive parenting practices. The earlier we start, the more the benefits compound.
South Africans read more than we think – but still do not have enough books, this is a statement from one of the key findings presented in the 2023 National Reading Survey (NRS), launched alongside the National Reading Barometer (NRB) project by the Nal’ibali Trust, the National Library of South Africa (NLSA), and a multi-sector project steering committee.
GUEST: NQABAKAZI GINA - Director Nali'bali Trust
Key findings
- 55% of adults read online materials, up from 7% in 2016.
- 52% of adults who live with children read with them, up from 35% in 2016
- Positive attitudes towards reading and reading with children have increased significantly since 2016
- 63% of homes do not have a single fiction or nonfiction book
- 65% of homes with children under age 10 do not have a single picture book
- 76% of African language speakers who read for enjoyment want to read in African languages, but book access lags behind demand
- Only 58% of adults can access a library, and most library users don’t borrow books
- A new national survey reveals that South Africans read more than we think: 83% of South Africans read in some way, whether for pleasure, to learn new things or to communicate with others, and 32% read books regularly.
But they still face significant challenges accessing reading material, especially in African languages, and most children are growing up without any children’s books at home. This is one of the key findings presented in the 2023 National Reading Survey (NRS), launched alongside the National Reading Barometer (NRB) project by the Nal’ibali Trust, the National Library of South Africa (NLSA), and a multi-sector project steering committee in Sandton, Johannesburg, on 13 June 2023
The recent passing of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill by the South African National Assembly marks a significant milestone in the nation's journey towards universal healthcare. This comprehensive legislation aims to provide equitable access to quality healthcare services for all South African citizens. What does it all mean?
GUEST: GARY FELDMAN - Head of Healthcare Consulting at NMG Benefits
- The impact of NHI on the Medical Scheme sector
- What will the effect be on the Private and Public Healthcare Facilities
- How will it shift the Role of Healthcare Consultants
- What are possible concerns for the healthcare system?
NHI Bill: Do we need it? Who will pay for it? How will it affect my medical aid? All your questions answered
South Africa has embarked on an ambitious journey towards universal healthcare, with Parliament on Tuesday passing the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill
As Pride Month takes centre stage, it's important to recognise the significance of fostering a culture of inclusion within the workplace. In an era where diversity and acceptance are fundamental values, organisations that prioritise creating an inclusive environment are reaping the rewards of increased productivity, innovation, and employee satisfaction.
GUEST: DR. CLAUDIA NAGEL- Full Professor Vrije University Amsterdam; President of ISPSO (International Society for the Psychoanalytic Study of Organizations) coach, and Senior Advisor to international organisations and their board members .
Percy Malepe, from Diepsloot in Johannesburg works hard to improve the lives of people in his community. He is the founder and chairperson of Ikemeleng Foundation – an NPO that feeds 400 people a day, offers free sports and afterschool classes to learners and a food garden. The youth organisation operates in Extension 1, and was founded in 2020 during the hard lockdown. We spoke to him last year, and catch up with him on the needs of the organisation as the schooling year commences…
GUEST: Percy Malepe - Founder and chairperson of Ikemeleng Foundation
The Undone follows the stories of three brave women who dare to say what’s been left unsaid. In their stories, we discover what the face of resilience looks like against calamity. Their stories are an ode to life; the humour, the tragedy, the loss and the success of it all. Written and performed by Serena Steinhauerand produced byDaphne Kuhn, The Undone is inspired by overcoming adversity.
Guest: Serena Steinhauer – Writer and performer of Undone
In September 2021, multi award winning South African guitarist Vuma Levin was named as the Standard Bank Young artist for jazz. To this end he undertook to create a work commensurate with the scale of this achievement. The resulting product is his new album titled The Past is Unpredictable: Only the Future is Certain, out on renowned Dutch Jazz Label, DOX Records, on 19 May 2023.
"Vuma Levin is destined to be one of South African jazz's greatest musicians" - Mail and Guardian
Born a South African and raised during the unstable interregnum years of Post-Apartheid South Africa, Guitarist Vuma Ian Levin's music is an attempt to interrogate conceptions of identity, nation, culture, power and being both globally and in the emergent, post 1994 South African Democratic project.
Beginning his studies in jazz at age 18, Vuma received lessons from the South African Jazz guitar legend, Johnny Fourie. He went on to attend the Conservatorium Van Amsterdam where he graduated with honours. His time in the Netherlands saw him successfully contest several competitions including The Keep an Eye Jazz Awards, The Dutch Eindwerk Prijs, Keep and Eye: The Records, The Dutch Jazz Competition and the Montreux Socar Internationl Jazz Guitar Competition.
Community-backed projects have received a boost from the Social Employment Fund and The Craft and Design Institute. We zone in on Khayelitsha.
Today the Africa Jam Youth Outreach will perform their play “IDINGA” in Kilombo Village in Khayelitsha
GUEST: LOYISO DAMOYI – Event Organiser
Tickets are R50 per person and there’s space for approximately 300 guests. IDINGA tackles the issue of generational poverty and explores the idea of enterprising youth bootstrapping their way to financial freedom. Doors open at 3pm.
Elephant Sands Bush Lodge and campsite is located 53 km north of Nata on the main road to Kasane, and offers 20 En-suite safari tents and 8 En-suite chalets, each with a unique view of the watering hole frequented by numerous elephants.
The lodge has a restaurant, bar and a plunge pool. Activities include game drives, bush walks and mountain biking.
There is plenty of different wildlife around on the unfenced 16000 hectare private conservancy. The campsite and lodge are unfenced; all animals roam freely which means you can expect to see various wildlife. Bring a good torch or headlamp with you, if you do not want to bump into a browsing giant at night on your way to the bathroom or tent.
Chip packets and polystyrene, which are not popular recycling materials and are often found dumped, may have a second life as useful construction material.
GUEST: ABRAHAM AVENANT- CEO Centre for Regenerative Design and Collaboration (CRDC )
"Chip packets are my worst, because nobody wants chip packets," said Forestry Fisheries and Environment Minister Barbara Creecy.
The minister voiced her frustration over plastic pollution, on Monday, World Environment Day
Right to Care is a leading healthcare non-profit organization that was started in response to the public healthcare emergency of HIV and AIDS in South Africa in 2001. It was one of the first organizations to make HIV treatment available to South African public patients.
GUEST: DR. CHUKA ONAGA- Acting Chief of Party for Right to Care’s Accelerating Program Achievements to Control the Epidemic (APACE) programme
GUEST: Dr Ruan Veldtman – Senior Scientist
Interview: ENVIRONMENT: The little invasive beetle causing problems for South Africa’s trees
GUEST: MILISUTHANDO BONGELA – Filmmaker
Interview: ENCOUNTERS 2023 celebrates 25 years and opens with MILISUTHANDO the most ‘talked about’ new voice in South Afri-can filmmaking (22 June)
GUEST: CAROLINE McCANN- Harvesting Heritage
Interview: HUMBLE HERITAGE CROPS IMPRESS FOODIES AT NEW CULINARY COMPETITION
GUEST: LAUREN van NIJKERK – Director Marketing Communications at Wildlands Conservation Trust
Interview: Campaign Connects South Africans with Sharks and Rays on World Ocean Day
GUEST: DR. ALISON BENTLEY - Sleep Expert
Interview: #JSBHEALTH: Are you struggling with insomnia
Guest: PHILIP du TOIT - Project Architect at BPAS Architects
Interview: A new lens for viewing our cities
Green spaces are good for people – but in South Africa many cannot access them. This is a finding from researches at Rhodes University in the department of Botany and Anthropology.
GUEST: SUSANNE VETTER - Associate Professor, Department of Botany, Rhodes University
GUEST: VALERIE MOLLER - Professor of Sociology, Rhodes University
GUEST: MICHELLE COCKS - Associate Professor of Environmental Anthropology, Rhodes University
The benefits of experiencing nature for physical, psychological and spiritual well-being are widely documented. But much of the research on these benefits has been done in relatively affluent countries in the global North. There’s little research that has been done in developing countries on the benefits of being in nature.
Developm
Monday 5th June is World Environment Day. A day commemorated by the United Nations encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment.
Guest: Catherine Constantinides - •Environmental & Climate Activist
Note: Catherine has just returned from France, where she visited the Maison Moët & Chandon to learn about Moët & Chandon’s Natura Nostra sustainability programme and attended the ChangeNOW summit in Paris.
· Key sustainability initiatives that form part of this programme.
· So it’s all about the terroir and about biodiversity.
· What are some of the sustainability initiatives each Maison is championing. -
Workshop Week is organised by the Open Book Festival and takes place from 5-10 June 2023 at Bertha House in Mowbray. GUEST: FRANKIE MURREY - Event curator for the Open Book Festival “We piloted Workshop Week in 2022 to offer aspiring and experienced writers the chance to participate in practical workshop sessions with experienced writers. It turned out to be very popular and sessions were fully booked at a rapid rate. It therefore made perfect sense to bring this event back for 2023,” says Frankie Murrey, event curator for the Open Book Festival.
THE BOOKISH DR. Is back with a call to grow our involvement as parents and guardians in encouraging reading in our homes as regular practice. She has selected 2 titles to consider for your children’s book collection list & the book news.
GUEST: DR. NOKUTHULA MAZIBUKO- MSIMANG - University of Pretoria
based researcher and writer of children’s books and historical novels.
ABOUT DR. Nokuthula Mazibuko Msimang
Dr NM Msimang is a writer, academic, producer and broadcaster who holds degrees from the University of Cape Town (UCT), the University of the Western Cape (UWC) and has a PhD in African Literature from the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits). DR NM Msimang is also the Director of Special Projects and Fundraising for PUKU
Making Friends with Feelings is inspired by raising sons who often struggle with expressing their feelings in a world where there are labels like “boys don’t cry”.
GUEST: Sewela Langeni - Owner of Book Circle Capital and Author of “Making friends with feelings”
Making Friends with Feelings is a compassionate story that teaches boys that it is OK to cry when you are sad and that it is healthy to express your emotions.
Sign language is set to become South Africa’s 12th official language after a long fight for recognition
GUEST: PROF. THEODORUS DU PLESSIS - Professor Emeritus: South African Sign Language & Deaf Studies, University of Freestate
Sign language is on its way to become the 12th official language in South Africa after parliament recently agreed to amend the constitution to this end. The move will bring to fruition three decades of a struggle to empower the country’s deaf community. An official language has legal status in a state and serves as the language of administration (conducting day-to-day state business). We asked Theo du Plessis, an emeritus professor of South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies, for his insights.
South Africans are among the heaviest drinkers in the world. The country has the highest per capita rate of alcohol consumption in Africa. Excessive drinking is especially widespread in the Western Cape. Research estimates that per capita alcohol consumption in the province is between 30% and 40% higher than the national consumption.
GUEST: SAMANTHA FILBY - Research Officer, Research on the Economics of Excisable Products, University of Cape Town
Blood cancers, such as Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and Leukaemia, are some of the most common childhood cancers, with patients having a 50% survival rate. However, South Africans who are between the ages of 17 and 55 and in general good health can help to increase the cancer survival rate amongst the country’s children by becoming blood stem cell donors.
GUEST: Palesa Mokomele, Head of Community Engagement and Communications at DKMS Africa
Guest: Ali Conn – Chief Innovation Officer at Sea Harvest
Interview: The work of SA HAVERST
Guest: Rob Herring - A crochet fundi
Interview: The 2023 67 Blankets Local Blankets is Lekka tour Continues.
Guest: Cynthia Morrison – Director A Chance to Play South Africa
Interview: The importance of play for children living with disability
Guest: Mala Suriah – Chief Marketing Officer FUNDI FOUNDATION
THOUGHTLEADERS: FOR THE LOVE OF NURSING
Popularly referred to as spinach king, Lufefe Nomjana, is a Khayelitsha-based entrepreneur who farms spinach and produces baked goods and refreshments that have
spinach as a main ingredient from bread to muffins.
GUEST: LUFEFE NOMJANA - Founder of The Spinach King
In 2011, Nomjana started his business with just as little as a R40, with four bunches
of spinach and his big idea. This is where he was motivated and turned 24 loaves into
120 making enough money to purchase his own equipment and employ people.
Zandile Kumalo, a hydroponics farmer who started a rooftop garden at the Morningside Shopping Centre in Sandton and supplies the shops and restaurants.
GUEST: ZANDILE KUMALO - Hydroponics Farmer
She says she was motivated to start the hydroponics farm on the concrete rooftop of
Morningside Shopping Centre in Sandton after realizing she could supply fresh vegetables
to those in her vicinity.
THE BOOKISH DR. Is back with a call to grow our involvement as parents and guardians in encouraging reading in our homes as regular practice. She has selected 3 titles to consider
for your children’s book collection list.
GUEST: DR. NOKUTHULA MAZIBUKO- MSIMANG - University of Pretoria
based researcher and writer of children’s books and historical novels.
The Kingsmead Book Fair has become a significant event on South Africa's literary calendar.
Kingsmead College will host its 11th annual Book Fair this coming
Saturday 27 May from 8h30 to 18h00, in Johannesburg, opposite the Rosebank Gautrain
station.
GUEST: ALEX BOUCHE - Director of Marketing Kingsmead Bookfair
Millions of young South Africans are jobless: study finds that giving them ‘soft’ skills like
networking helps their prospects. Senior Lecturer at the University of the Free State Chijoke Nwosu wrote about this on “The Conversation”
GUEST: CHIJOKE NWOSU - Senior Lecturer, University of the Free State
The hiring of persons with disability continues to be a concern with a need to do
more. The Disability Summit and Career Expo wrapped up this week including dialogues about opportunities and the challenges faced.
GUEST: JUSTENE SMITH - Disability Specialist at Progression
Top creative talent who currently operate within the Creative Uprising Hub (at Transwerke) will be showcasing their talent at as part of OPEN STUDIOS JOBURG - South Africa’s largest visual arts festival - taking place on May 27 & 28 from 10:30–16:00.
GUEST: LESOLE TAUTSWALA - Exhibitions Coordinator Transwerke
The latest Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), released on Tuesday, found that 81% of Grade 4 learners in South Africa cannot read for meaning in any language. The country ranked lowest out of the 43 participating countries in learners’ reading skills. The previous PIRLS study in 2016 stated that 78% of children in Grade 4 in South Africa can’t read for meaning.
GUEST: Jenny Katz, the Research and Development Manager of the Molteno Institute for Language and Literacy
Bassline Fest 2023 is hotting up! Just announced is the inclusion of Simmy. In celebration of Africa Day, the final lineup is Pan-African and bedecked with South African Stars. Enjoy headliner Sjava, DBN GOGO, Simmy, Afro-futuristic act Afrotronix from Chad/Canada, Techno-Punk act Scurru Fitchada from Cape Verde/Portugal, dance hall act Fayazer from Reunion Island and the Planetoids from Germany featuring SA/ Zambian Namakau Star
For almost 50 years, National Geographic Explorer has been carefully watching the elephants of Kenya’s Amboseli National Park. Over that time she’s gotten to know them by name and has started decoding their sounds, smells, and body language to figure out just what the world’s largest land animal is talking about. She has a Ph.D. in elephant behavior from Cambridge University, and has studied the social behavior and communication of elephants for over 40 years, dedicating her life to their conservation and welfare
GUEST : DR. JOYCE POOLE -Co-Founder and Co-Director of ElephantVoices
A potentially dangerous pregnancy complication characterised by high blood pressure. Every year on May 17, World Hypertension Day is celebrated to bring attention to the condition commonly known as high blood pressure. Hypertension is a chronic medical condition characterised by high blood pressure that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular conditions. Today we discuss hypertension in pregnant women.
Guest : Dr Vuyo Makhanya – Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Guest: Jabu Lukhele - Principal Technical Officer at Stellenbosch
University’s Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science
spends his days inspiring first-year chemistry students as one of the principal
technical officers of the Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science. A
former Latin dancer, Jabu now gets his endorphin fix from road running and
spending quality time with family and friends.
As we kicked off May commemorating Workers' Day, we dedicate this series of
articles to our staff and their important contribution to the University. In the
interview below, Jabu tells us more about his work.
Guest: Dr. Trust Pfukwa
With his extensive knowledge in food science and technology, he started a line
of teas that does not only taste delicious but also offer a range of health
benefits under his company “Utamu Food”. The range of Utamu tea products
include the Honey Bush tea that gives the sweetness of nature with a
refreshing taste, the Honey Bush tea with sour fig and the Honey Bush Tea with
water pear, all products are natural and caffeine free.
“Utamu” is a Swahili word for “sweetness”, which describes the taste of the tea.
Dr Pfukwa always felt the need to introduce people to indigenous fruits and
believes that the tea is a way to present the sweetness of indigenous fruits.
During his PhD studies, he focused on bioprospecting indigenous South African
fruits byproducts as a source of antioxidant preservatives for application in
processed meat, under the supervision of Prof Cletos Mapiye. He revealed that
indigenous fruits byproducts are a rich source of powerful polyphenolic
antioxidants with high potential as natural preservatives in processed meat
products.
“I had the desire to introduce people to the native fruits of South Africa. Fruits
such as waterpear, sour fig, wild plum, and kei apple, among others, are
currently considered underutilized and under-researched, despite their high
nutritional and medicinal value. These fruits can potentially be incorporated into
profitable value chains, which can uplift the rural livelihoods,” says Pfukwa.
He adds “Unfortunately, due to westernization and the nutritional transition,
these traditional food sources have been forgotten or looked down upon as
food for the poor. Hence, our objective was to contribute to the necessary
revival of African cuisine and provide people with a sample of Africa in a cup.”
Mapiye said: “There is lack of information and interest towards valorisation of
indigenous fruits and their by-products in Africa. Dr Pfukwa’s research is
contributing immensely to unmask the potential of these often neglected and
underutilised resources for food, nutrition, and income security. His business
venture in the form of Utamu Food presents a reawakening of these fruits
which tallies closely with the need for sustainable food sources and potential to
uplift marginalised communities.”
One of the things that sets Utamu Foods apart from other tea brands is the
focus on indigenous foods as a source of health and wellness. Dr Pfukwa has
incorporated superfoods like sour fig and water pear into his tea blends, which
are known for their anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic and antioxidant properties.
He also avoids using artificial flavours or additives, ensuring that Utamu teas
are all-natural and healthy.
GUEST: LANDSEER COLLEN - principal, director and founder of BPAS
Architects.
“If architects only operated in a paper world, we would never get our buildings
evolved beyond paper,” he says. “Architects must be dreamers, visionaries,
explorers and entrepreneurs. The principle of Avant-garde architecture whereby
architecture is innovative, radical and always progressing, becomes the focus
in urban development when an architect designs for the future. To be able to
take a commission from a client and translate that into a drawing, you first must
be able to create a vision of the future. It takes imagination – plus the cognitive
development of being able to think in a 3D environment.”
He says that architects not only translate a client’s need into an image, but
have to be able to play with it to see what’s possible. For example, renowned
architect Frank Gehry, known for iconic buildings such as the Guggenheim
Museum Bilbao in Spain and The Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle, USA,
created the Dr Chau Chak Wing building, at Sydney’s University of Technology,
based on the idea of a crumpled paper bag.
1. How does architecture impact on our communities and society?
2. What is your creative process when embarking on a new project
3. In what way do architects need to design for the future, can you give
examples of what you mean?
4. Who are some of the great architects that have influenced you?
5. Architects are innovators and artists but also problem solvers - can you
chat more about this concept?
He was also said to have designed the Walt Disney Hall in Los Angeles by
simply crumpling up a piece of paper and saying “there’s the design”, but he
told CNN that this story was just a gag invented for the TV show The Simpsons
and that his process is far more involved. Like Collen, he says it begins with
gaining a deep understanding of what the client is looking for and the
parameters of the job (from the budget to the specific site). Function comes
first, but then the architect also has the opportunity to bring something special
to the project that goes beyond an understanding of the engineering and
technology – that will “engender an emotional response.”
Collen describes this quality of architects as “a necessary sense of playfulness”
and says architectural professionals navigate the fine line between dreams and
what is possible. “We have to be visionaries to understand what we’re
designing – to interrogate not just the moment in time we’re being asked to
design for, but the long-term vision for a building and how it will work 50 years
in the future.”
This means that architects can’t view their buildings in isola6on but must
“Architecture is science translated into art,” he says. “You can’t separate those
two disciplines out if you’re an architect – you need them to work together in
symbiosis. It’s a collaboration between the creative and physical environment.
We must push boundaries to explore what’s possible. If we don’t, we’re no
longer designing the future, we’re just a tool to replicate the same things in the
now. We should not blindly accept limitations.”
He says that architects are by nature problem-solvers and innovators, which is
something that is often overlooked by those outside the profession. For
example, during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, BPAS turned its
architectural skills to a medical need, creating a carton cubicle that could be
used as an isolation space for a COVID patient wherever it was set up. “If that
person tragically died, the box could be folded into a temporary coffin for
transportation of the body without risk of contamination for anyone else, thus
maintain dignity.” Collen explains.
“We couldn’t help with the epidemiology or economic issues because those
things are not our areas of expertise, but we can contribute to society with the
skills we have. I think the contribution of architects to society is still
undervalued, but we continue to work to show that we have an important role to
play.”
The Literacy crisis is deepening in South Africa, says the 2030 reading panel
report. Children are far behind in learning to read and it is getting worse. By the
end of Grade 2, over 30% still don’t know all the letters of the alphabet.
GUEST: DR. NOKUTHULA MAZIBUKO- MSIMANG - University of Pretoria
based researcher and writer of children’s books and historical novels.
books common theme- love of self and others
1. You are Love by Refiloe Moahloli (5 stars)
You Are Loved is a lyrical story about accepting the things that make us unique
and celebrating the intergenerational love that lifts and protects us. The book is
also available in Afrikaans.
2. Jamela’s Dress by Niki Daly (5 stars)
"Jamela's mother purchases a length of costly fabric for a wedding, and after
washing it, leaves Jamela in charge of the cloth while it dries. Jamela, however,
can't resist playing dress-up…
3. Shudu Finds her Magic by Shudu Musida ( 4 stars)
Former Miss South Africa, Shudufhadzo Musida, tells the story of her
upbringing; of a delightful and outgoing girl in Ha-Vhangani, a small Venda
village. She is surrounded by a loving extended family. However, things for
Shudu take a turn for the worst when she moves to Mpumalanga to live with
her mom. At her new school, Shudu is bullied by her classmates. Read how
Shudu overcomes her sadness and her challenges, and grows into a girl, and
then an adult, who has learned to love herself!
Guest: Mpho Buntse - Queer activist currently serving as national
head of communication for Embrace Diversity Movement and leader of
the ANCWL LGBTIQ+ Desk. – 079 831 8429
Dear Netball South Africa,
As the countdown to the Netball World Cup that you are hosting this July and
August continues, I am writing to you to express my concern about Uganda’s
participation in the event.
While Uganda’s netball team is ranked eighth in the world and second on the
continent, the Ugandan government is deliberately stripping its citizens of their
human rights. The escalating persecution of LGBTQIA+ people in Uganda calls
upon all of us to get off our spectator chairs and proactively do something to
provide solidarity to the Ugandan LGBTQIA+ community.
It is embarrassing that the president of Netball SA, Cecilia Molokwane, is
humbled and filled with extreme joy by the fact that Uganda’s games are selling
out ahead of the spectacle.
Molokwane and her Netball SA collective seem to be ignorant of the
geopolitical issues of the day. If they were not, they would be privy to our
current struggle and solidarity efforts with the abuse and disregard of human
rights in Uganda, which could potentially lead to loss of lives.
I appeal to Netball SA’s sense of logic and reasoning. At a time when the world
is looking for solutions that will see Uganda drop this law, you can potentially
add to the much-needed pressure meant to agitate President Yoweri Museveni
to use his veto power not to sign this bill into law.
The matter of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill is currently a subject of
international scrutiny and cause for concern for many sovereign governments,
diplomatic communities, as well as global corporates. This pushback is mainly
influenced by the urgency to get Uganda’s government to drop this draconian
law.
The bill approved by Uganda has far-reaching impacts on the safety of the
LGBTQIA+ community in that country and seems to show a ripple effect to
influence similar legal reforms in other conservative African countries, as we
have seen with the case in the Kenyan parliament.
Guest: Bushra Razack CEO of Philippi Village.
This is a transformative platform for formerly incarcerated leaders from around
the world, to nurture changemakers, build solidarity, and combat stigma against
people who have been in prison. The partnership between Philippi Village and
the GFF marks a significant step forward in promoting positive change in South
Africa by bringing together visionary minds in the fields of criminal justice and
community development.
The GFF left behind a mural celebrating the partnership between themselves
and Philippi Village. The mural was produced by Cape Town based graffiti artist
Skubalisto. The objective of the mural was to have a permanent presence in a
physical way, depicting a child in the arms of a parent to represent safety. Art is
central to healing, and the GFF believes that art transcends language barriers,
and can be used to bond people across borders. Its powerful because the
people involved aren’t claiming to be community safety experts, but they are
using art to translate what safety means to them in a visual sense.
Philippi Village and Global Freedom Fellowship join forces to build safer South
African communities through art, music and lived experiences
Philippi Village, an innovative and dynamic community development hub in
Cape Town, has joined forces with the Global Freedom Fellowship (GFF) to
make communities safer in South Africa. The partnership was solidified during
the fellowship’s trailblazing tour of Philippi Village in March, which brought
together music, art, and drama to explore critical issues surrounding
community safety.
As a transformative platform for formerly incarcerated leaders from around the
world, the GFF aims to nurture changemakers, build transnational solidarity,
foster a shared sense of struggle and success, combat stigma against people
who have been in prison and instigate innovative justice work worldwide.
The partnership between Philippi Village and the GFF marks a significant step
forward in promoting positive change in South Africa and beyond. By bringing
together some of the most visionary minds in the fields of criminal justice and
community development, this extraordinary tour sparked vital discussions,
ignited creative solutions, and instilled hope for a more equitable and just
society. The aim of the partnership is to elevate the message of building safer
communities in South Africa and to change the narrative on how safety is
talked about.
By leveraging the power of music, art, and drama, the event challenged
traditional approaches to community safety and laid the groundwork for a new
era of collaborative and innovative safety and security work.
The fellowship happens annually, and going forward one fellow will be selected
every year to be a Philippi Village visionary. This person will be housed at
Philippi Village and spend a year exploring different elements of building a
safer community. The GFF will also have international residents coming every
year to work in collaboration with Philippi Village.
The GFF’s main program is the Incarceration Nations Network (INN) which
supports, instigates, and popularises innovative prison reform and justice
reimagining efforts around the world. INN is a partner-led organisation that is
globally minded but locally grounded, attuned to problems but driven by
solutions, focused on systemic change, and committed to transnational
solidarity and intersectionality.
The GFF and Philippi Village believe that investing in communities and trusting
leaders who have lived experiences are key to building safer communities.
The work being done by Philippi Village and their partners including the GFF is
a demonstration of some remarkable steps toward their own integrated
approach to creating a safer Philippi. They are taking matters into their own
hands and working with a variety of partners. This type of collaboration means
dealing with broader societal conditions that contribute to violence and crime.
These include high levels of inequality, poor service delivery, limited access to
employment and education opportunities, alcohol and drug abuse, and a lack
of social cohesion etc.
“We know that the success of Philippi Village is directly connected to the safety
of the community we operate within. Philippi Village is excited to be working
alongside the GFF to explore ways to better understand our role and what we
can do to improve the social, cultural, economic, and political conditions that
give rise to risk in the community. We are learning from so many partners and
agencies who do this better than we do,” said Bushra Razack, CEO of Philippi
Village.
Interview: CHEFS WITH COMPASSION reaches 5 million meal milestone and launches crowdfunding campaign to fight hunger and food waste.
Guest: Chef Coo Pillay - Founding Director and National Project Manager of Chefs with Compassion
: Kids and screen time - an expert offers advice for parents and teachers
The answer likely depends on how old they are, what grade they’re in at school and what rules you have in place at home about screen time. But the reality is that, for children and adolescents growing up as “digital natives”, it is almost impossible to imagine life without screens of some sort. Devices like cellphones, laptops and tablets have become ubiquitous as tools for entertainment and education in most parts of the world. This has led parents, guardians, teachers and researchers to wonder whether screens are good or bad for children.
GUEST: CATHERINE DRAPER – ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: SAMRC DEVELOPEMNTAL PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH RESEARCH UNIT
The World Health Organization recommends that school-going children (five-17 years) limit their recreational screen time. The recommendation for two to four year-olds is not more than one hour of screen time per day (less is better); it suggests that children younger than two should have no screen time. Research evidence suggests that children and adolescents were already exceeding these recommendations, and that the COVID-19 pandemic only made this worse.
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There isn’t yet conclusive evidence about whether screen time is good or bad for children. But, based on my ongoing research into children’s development – including the role of play, sleep, physical movement and screen time – my view is that there are benefits of educational screen time, but we don’t know enough about the potential harms.
Nevertheless, there are several things parents and teachers can do. This includes basics such as being aware of how much time children are spending on screens and what their posture is like through, to more complex issues such as what each child’s developmental weaknesses and strengths are. It also involves setting boundaries.
None of this is easy to implement. However it doesn’t mean that they cannot be a healthy goal worth working towards. It is never too late to start, but the earlier you do, the better.
Covering the basics
First, it is essential for parents to be aware about how screen-based activities (educational and recreational) influence their child’s development, as well as their behaviour.
Secondly, remember that all children are different and will therefore respond differently to screen time. So understanding the child and their strengths and weaknesses is key. For example, if a child struggles with managing sensory input – like loud noises, bright lights or certain textures – it may be better for them to avoid recreational screen time.
Thirdly, establish boundaries around screen time. This is key at home and at school.
Fourth, keep tabs on how screen time is stopping children from doing other things that are developmentally beneficial. For example, in the home, a child who is learning mostly on screens at school could be encouraged to spend time after school playing outside, and doing activities that develop fine motor skills. Screen swiping and typing are poor substitutes for activities that stimulate these skills, like writing, drawing, colouring in, painting, and cutting.
Fifth, in a school environment, are there other activities that provide children and adolescents opportunities to intentionally develop their social and emotional skills that are not getting as much attention when they are working alone on screens?
Sixth, are screens set up in such a way that encourages good posture?
Baby steps
Setting boundaries and striving for a healthy balance of educational and recreational screen time within the broader context of development may seem daunting.
It requires thoughtfully reflecting on the wider impacts of the choices made around screens, and offering a range of opportunities that help to boost chlidren’s chances of growing up to be healthy and well-adjusted adults.
As much as possible, involve children and adolescents in conversations about why a healthy balance of screen time will benefit them. This can help them take ownership of their choices about their health and development – both in the present as well as their future health and well-being.
GUEST: MARK FRASER – GRANT – STAR LEADERSHIP EXECUTIVE COACH AND BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
COMMUNITY – WILL TALK ON THIS PROJECT AND THE WORK HE DOES IN COACHING PRINCIPALS IN RURAL SCHOOLS
Pit latrines are dangerous for small children. This is evident in the rise of cases seen where small children are falling in. These tragic cases must come to an end which is why Sogidi Primary in Tongaat is taking a step towards making a difference.
In 2014, five-year-old Michael Komape fell into a pit latrine and drowned at Mahlodumela Primary in Limpopo. Three years later, Siyamthanda Mtunu died after the walls of a pit toilet collapsed on him at Dalasile Primary School in the Eastern Cape. Tragedy struck again when in 2018, another five-year old, Lumka Mketwa, fell into a pit latrine at Luna Primary in the Eastern Cape.
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While these incidents shocked the nation, the eradication of pit latrines in South Africa’s most under-resourced schools is still a challenge. These antiquated sanitation systems continue to pose a risk to children who may fall into them or be exposed to dangerous gases.
Since the school’s establishment, learners at Sogidi Primary, a rural school near Tongaat on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, have risked their lives by having to use hazardous pit latrines.
In a push for change, Nokuthula Sibisi, the Principal of Sogidi Primary, and Mark Fraser-Grant, an Executive Coach and Business and Leadership Development Specialist, worked together to restore the dignity and safety of Sogidi’s 200 learners, by enlisting the support of the community to build modern ablution facilities.
Sibisi was a participant on Citizen Leader Lab’s leadership development programme for school principals, and Fraser-Grant was the coach guiding Sibisi on this programme. The award-winning programme supports principals so that they gain the skills needed to confidently lead change in, and mobilise communities around, their schools.
Fraser-Grant says that Sibisi had always had a vision to eradicate Sogidi’s pit latrines. First, they researched companies and donors who could realise this vision.
“We settled on Innovative Methology, an NGO led by Pradeep Boodoo, that builds and renovates schools, health care and community facilities,” says Fraser-Grant.
As part of their efforts to empower the communities around Sogidi, Fraser-Grant, Sibisi and Boodoo enrolled locals to carry out the basic construction work under the supervision of experienced construction engineers.
Fraser-Grant mentions that this is very much in line with the way Innovative Methology works, where the school becomes a partner in their own project by committing to provide water, security and accommodation for the builder’s team. Builders, who are small, medium and micro-enterprises, are contracted to each project, and members of the community are employed for the project’s duration.
No project can be successful without funding. Fraser-Grant explains that the Victor Daitz Foundation came on board when they learnt that Sogidi was part of the Citizen Leader Lab network.
“The foundation wanted to support Principal Sibisi because they knew her heart was in the right place. They knew that she has had exposure to leadership through Citizen Leader Lab, and they were impressed by how well she took care of her school,’’ says Fraser-Grant.
Sibisi believes that the leadership skills she gained on the programme were instrumental in attracting the funds and services to commence the project.
“The workshops really helped me strategise to involve stakeholders and companies in this project. With my new skills and Mark Fraser-Grant’s help, I wrote many proposals explaining the situation at my school, highlighting that the Grade R latrines were soon going to collapse.”
Sibisi says that the project is already generating excitement among her learners and staff, with construction expected to be completed towards the end of May 2023.
“The school’s morale is changing. The learners are eager to come to school. Everyone’s self-esteem, dignity and motivation are up.”
The community surrounding Sogidi has also become invested in making the project a success.
“Our community members are not only helping to build the new facilities, but they are also protecting the school from theft and damage. The relationship between Sogidi and the community is really improving,” says Sibisi.
: Kids and screen time - an expert offers advice for parents and teachers
The answer likely depends on how old they are, what grade they’re in at school and what rules you have in place at home about screen time. But the reality is that, for children and adolescents growing up as “digital natives”, it is almost impossible to imagine life without screens of some sort. Devices like cellphones, laptops and tablets have become ubiquitous as tools for entertainment and education in most parts of the world. This has led parents, guardians, teachers and researchers to wonder whether screens are good or bad for children.
GUEST: CATHERINE DRAPER – ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: SAMRC DEVELOPEMNTAL PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH RESEARCH UNIT
The World Health Organization recommends that school-going children (five-17 years) limit their recreational screen time. The recommendation for two to four year-olds is not more than one hour of screen time per day (less is better); it suggests that children younger than two should have no screen time. Research evidence suggests that children and adolescents were already exceeding these recommendations, and that the COVID-19 pandemic only made this worse.
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There isn’t yet conclusive evidence about whether screen time is good or bad for children. But, based on my ongoing research into children’s development – including the role of play, sleep, physical movement and screen time – my view is that there are benefits of educational screen time, but we don’t know enough about the potential harms.
Nevertheless, there are several things parents and teachers can do. This includes basics such as being aware of how much time children are spending on screens and what their posture is like through, to more complex issues such as what each child’s developmental weaknesses and strengths are. It also involves setting boundaries.
None of this is easy to implement. However it doesn’t mean that they cannot be a healthy goal worth working towards. It is never too late to start, but the earlier you do, the better.
Covering the basics
First, it is essential for parents to be aware about how screen-based activities (educational and recreational) influence their child’s development, as well as their behaviour.
Secondly, remember that all children are different and will therefore respond differently to screen time. So understanding the child and their strengths and weaknesses is key. For example, if a child struggles with managing sensory input – like loud noises, bright lights or certain textures – it may be better for them to avoid recreational screen time.
Thirdly, establish boundaries around screen time. This is key at home and at school.
Fourth, keep tabs on how screen time is stopping children from doing other things that are developmentally beneficial. For example, in the home, a child who is learning mostly on screens at school could be encouraged to spend time after school playing outside, and doing activities that develop fine motor skills. Screen swiping and typing are poor substitutes for activities that stimulate these skills, like writing, drawing, colouring in, painting, and cutting.
Fifth, in a school environment, are there other activities that provide children and adolescents opportunities to intentionally develop their social and emotional skills that are not getting as much attention when they are working alone on screens?
Sixth, are screens set up in such a way that encourages good posture?
Baby steps
Setting boundaries and striving for a healthy balance of educational and recreational screen time within the broader context of development may seem daunting.
It requires thoughtfully reflecting on the wider impacts of the choices made around screens, and offering a range of opportunities that help to boost chlidren’s chances of growing up to be healthy and well-adjusted adults.
As much as possible, involve children and adolescents in conversations about why a healthy balance of screen time will benefit them. This can help them take ownership of their choices about their health and development – both in the present as well as their future health and well-being.
Guest: Dr Greg Symons – Consultant Pulmonologist & Physician – The Jenna Lowe Clinic at Groote Schuur
Interview: #JSBHEALTH
Guest: Maretha Vermaak - Dietician at ReDiscover Dairy
Interview: How to make your dairy and fresh foods last longer with the ongoing powercuts?
FREEDOM MONTH
Wrapping Up Freedom Month with a space we all need to visit and learn from. THE CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE in the Western Cape. 29 Years into our democracy what are the lessons they are highlighting for us to learn from our past and present?
GUEST: CALVYN GILFELLAN - CEO Castle Control Board
The theme for Freedom Day 2023 is Consolidating and Safeguarding Democratic Gains and this year, the Castle of Good Hope, for centuries associated with armed colonial conquest and apartheid oppression, will again host a program in support of this appropriate theme.
- After the Euphoria how do we safeguard the gains of our democracy • The work of the Castle of Good Hope
- Does reflecting on our History in any way help us make improved ac tions for the progress of our country
- South Africa in decades to come; how do you foresee future genera tions would see our decisions when they become the content of future museums
- How do we visit the Castle of Good Hope
Calvyn Gilfellan, CEO of the Castle Control Board: Since the euphoria of that memorable day almost 30 years ago, there has been a worrisome decline in the voter outcome in South Africa since 1994. I sense that it is primarily the youth who do not practise their constitutional right to vote. There was also a considerable voter education drive pre-94, and not much was done post the historic 27 April 1994. In light of these and other disturbing trends in our body politic, the Castle is doing its bit by hosting a dialogue to understand why the youth is not participating in this pillar of our hard-fought freedom and democracy. Who is at fault? Who is to blame? Did the promises of 1994 falter?
These are a few hard questions the youth will ask society and its democ ratic leadership. Youth Democratic Vote Dialogue, where learners and youth, the Independent Electoral Commission, and others will debate the importance of the vote and the reasons behind voter apathy.
National Teach a Child to Save Day was on - 27 April offers an excellent reminder about the importance of financial education for children. The country’s steadily declining personal savings rate is spelling disaster for both individuals and the economy as a whole.
GUEST: Thapelo Tsiu – Senior Manager: Client Education and Implementation at Nedbank
With the mounting financial pressures currently experienced - inflation rates, repo rate increases, increased indebtedness, loadshedding, stagnant salaries– there is no time like the present to mobilise how financial education is key to developing money management skills that can last a lifetime.
At 0,5%, South Africa has one of the lowest savings rates in the world, and this has enormous implications for financial inclusion as well as economic performance. A healthy relationship with money, which includes a commitment to long-term saving, begins young, and so a day like this should be leveraged to get children tuned into the importance of saving.
According to EVERFI, “Developing wise financial habits at an early age can help encourage responsible decision making and a healthy relationship with money before adulthood.”
Saving is an important component of financial education. No matter the age, it is never too early to start educating children on how the banking system works, especially with a savings account. Through imparting a savings culture for our children, we are able to encourage them in forming sound financial habit to unlock financial freedom even in adulthood - which is pertinent.
With the above in mind, a spokesperson from Nedbank would appreciate the opportunity to share insight into the above and below:
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Why are days such as National Teach Children to Save Day crucial to South Africa?
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What is the importance of educating children around finances?
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How do i begin early in creating good financial habits for my children?
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How can parents lead by example?
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Can we eradicate poverty and unlock financial freedom through financial education for children?
South Africans are fed up with their prospects, and their democracy, according to latest social attitudes survey
The mood among South Africans has soured. The latest findings from the representative survey that’s done every year by the country’s Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) shows some disturbing new trends.
GUEST: Dr Joleen Steyn – Kotze : Chief Research SPECIALIST In Democracy and Citizenship: Developmental, Capable and ethical State Research Division at the HSRC
The sense of hopelessness and despondency with democracy that emerges from the survey does not bode well for the future of the country’s democracy. As the survey shows, as despondency increases, so too does a sense of hopelessness.
The 2021 survey – with the most recent available results – consisted of 2,996 South Africans aged 16 years and older living in private residences. The data were benchmarked and weighted to be representative of the adult population.
The survey echoes key points in our forthcoming work on life satisfaction and democracy in the Human Science Research Council’s flagship publication, State of the Nation. This details increasing life dissatisfaction amid growing unhappiness with democracy and despondency.
Read more:South Africans hold contradictory views about their democracy
Based on our two decade involvement in social attitudes research in South Africa, we argued that while South Africans were increasingly unhappy with democracy, their levels of life satisfaction remained stable. But we are now noting a significant decline in life satisfaction in the context of increased democratic despondency, weak political efficacy and mediocre service delivery.
It is this sense of hopelessness that could potentially signal political instability in the future.
What are people are saying
The Social Attitudes Survey is a nationally representative, cross-sectional survey. Conducted annually since 2003, it measures underlying public perceptions, values and social fabric in South African society.
The survey represents a notable tool for monitoring evolving social, economic and political values among South Africans. We also believe it shows promising use as a predictive mechanism that could inform decision makers and policy-making processes.
Read more:South Africa's 1994 'miracle': what's left?
The most recent survey results show a marked downturn in the mood in the country since 2021, most notably around life satisfaction and future life improvement or optimism.
A downturn in life satisfaction: South Africans show a recent downturn in their general life satisfaction, a measure that has remained relatively stable over the last 18 or so years (Figure 1). When asked to reflect on their current personal life circumstances, only 41% were satisfied with their lives in late 2021 compared to 52% in 2014. This is a significant decline for a measure that is usually quite stable.
This points to appreciable strain on life satisfaction, something that is likely to be more acutely felt among poor and vulnerable citizens.
WORD DOMINATION
This year’s Franschhoek Literary Festival has a selection of international and pan-African authors taking part in the programme’s 80 plus sessions 19-21 May.
GUEST: ELITHA VAN DER SANDT - Festival Director Franschhoek Literary Festival
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Among the authors from across the continent who will be in Franschhoek during the weekend of Friday 19th - Sunday 21st May, is award-winning Zimbabwean author, Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu. Her bestselling novel, The Theory of Flight, won the 2019 Sunday Times Fiction Prize, followed by The History of Man (2020) and The Quality of Mercy (2022), which completed the trilogy. Ndlovu also won the prestigious Wingham Campbell Prize in 2022, administered by Yale University. Ndlovu will be in conversation with Pumla Dineo Gqola on 21 May in the session THE PRACTICE OF FLIGHT. She will also take part in PENS OF POWER (20 May) where she is joined by Sue Nyathi in a discussion with Joanne Joseph on whether storytelling can serve as a weapon of hope and change, within the context of the authors’ fictional visions of Zimbabwean history.
Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi, author of four novels - The Polygamist (2012), The Gold Diggers (2018), The Family Affair (2020) and An Angel’s Demise (2022), also takes part in WHY FICTION? on 19 May. During what promises to be an intimate and inspiring session, Gail Schimmel will explore the social roles and personal motivations of creating fiction with Nyathi, Rachel Joyce and Margie Orford.
Rwandan author Pie-Pacifique Kabalira-Uwase shares his astonishing story of fleeing tragedy in Rwanda in the session UNSTOPPABLE on 21 May. Auhor Sihle Khumalo delves into Kabalira-Uwase’s journey from car guard to receiving a Mandela Rhodes Scholarship and starting a thriving company.
Two Pan-African authors join the festival via Zoom. In the 20 May session TRAP OF THE PAST, Joy Watson meets Nigerian writer Aiwanose Odafen whose debut novel Tomorrow I Become a Woman – a gripping exploration of patriarchal violence, forbidden love and cultural conflict – has been acclaimed as ‘searing and beautifully rendered’. On the same day, in the session CONTINENTAL DRAUGHT, Jonny Steinberg goes myth-busting with Dipo Faloyin (via Zoom), author of Africa is Not a Country, an irreverent celebration of the African continent and its dizzying diversity.
One of this year’s most powerful sessions is likely to be THE RELEASE which sees Marina Cantacuzino, author of Forgiveness: An Exploration, in conversation with former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela. The forgiveness of self and others creates a restorative narrative with the power to transform lives, yet how does one actually forgive at a deep level? Cantacuzino spent 18 years learning about forgiveness, and the backlash that may accompany what is often a very challenging process. She will also participate in the two other sessions relating to apology and forgiveness, SORRY BEYOND WORDS and LETTING IT GO.
Are today’s literary novelists too safe and genre-bound? In a thought-provoking session titled UNHEARD OF Margie Orford (on Zoom) talks creative rule-breaking with the risk-tolerant Maddie Mortimer (UK), author of Maps of Our Spectacular Bodies which won the Desmond Elliott Prize and was longlisted for the Booker Prize in 2022. Also joining the festival from her home base in London via Zoom is celebrated comedian Ruby Wax who talks to Sarah Bullen in JA WELL, NOT FINE about her latest and most significant book yet on mental health, I’m Not as Well as I Thought I Was.
Poetry lovers will not want to miss PLATH, BEYOND THE MYTH which sees Dominique Botha talk with Heather Clark (via Zoom) about her biography of a genius who has been reduced to the image of her suicide in contemporary culture. Clark’s Red Comet:The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath, magisterially corrects the picture.
The festival thanks FLF 2023 partners including Franschhoek Wine Valley, FLF founding sponsor Porcupine Ridge, official FLF bookstore Exclusive Books, as well as sponsors News24, Ninety One SA, Yellowwoods Social Investments, Jonathan Ball Publishers, NB Publishers, PanMacmillan, Pam Golding Properties, Discovery and venue sponsors Le Quartier Français and Sterrekopje.
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KOKETSO SYLVIA MILOSEVIC - CEO and Founder of Riches and Beyond, Professional Property investor, Property Mentor, International speaker, Residential property developer and entrepreneur. She is also the author of the new book “Winning The Property Game”
KOKETSO :
• Choosing the property career path
• Growing up
The Book : Winning The property Game
• The Chapters
• Overall Lesson
• How you would describe the Property market in South African now
• Buyer or Sellers’ market
• Ways to spot opportunities as one invests in the property sector
• Other opportunities outside the home buying sector from office rental space etc.
Koketso Sylvia Milosevic runs a global business, travels the world managing her property empire, and hosts international TV shows about investing in property. How did an ordinary girl from the township of Ga-Rankuwa achieve all this, amassing considerable wealth in the process?
In Winning the Property Game, Koketso reveals how she built her property portfolio, turning it into a multi-million-rand business. Having trained more than 50 000 students, she now shares her secrets with the world: From how to optimise joint venture deals; orchestrate capital flips; elicit crowd-funding and utilise stokvels to how to attract angel investors to grow the business. With black women driving the South African property market, this guide could not be more timely.
Koketso speaks with authority. Her hard-won insights are based on her own experience. Turning her golden rules into action, you too can watch the results unfold as you achieve financial freedom.
GUEST: ANGELA LUDEK - Project Officer Informal Sector Engagement - WasteAid
COMMUNITY
The Huhtamaki Wastepreneur Challenge has launched in Diepsloot, Johannesburg.
The Challenge fund is designed to support up to 50 informal waste collectors over 2
years to develop their skills and capacity in recycling.
It will involve a tailored 12-week holistic training course which will culminate in an
opportunity for candidates to pitch for seed funding to grow their business.
Following on from Huhtamaki’s initial investment in the Circular Economy Network, a leading
global sustainable packaging producer is partnering with WasteAid once again to provide
investment in South Africa to support young people who are trying to start up in the waste
management industry. Over 90% of recycled waste collected in South Africa is carried out by
the informal sector. Many of these collectors are low-income earners, living on less than 50
Rand a day (GBP £2.50). WasteAid, a UK based International NGO, has been pioneering
approaches in South Africa, Egypt and The Gambia to support young waste collectors to
move up the value chain to enable them to increase the income they make from recycling.
The Wastepreneur Challenge is taking place in Diepsloot a township north east of
Johannesburg with a population of more than 850,000. After a local advertising campaign
and screening process, 39 waste collectors applied and were interviewed and 20 waste
collectors have been selected to take part in this first cohort. The candidates come from a
wide variety of backgrounds, both female and male, old and young, some have been
working in waste for many years but have not received any financial or skills support. All of
them are keen to learn more about how to build their businesses.
One of the unique aspects of the training is the amazing team that WasteAid has brought
together to deliver the programme. The Wot-If? Trust, led by Gail Styger, has been working
with young people in Diepsloot for many years, running a business centre where
entrepreneurs can access training and business support as well as IT skills. WasteAid has
also brought in core trainers that have a lived experience of working in and building
successful businesses within the waste management industry. Harriet Matjila, one of the
lead trainers runs an all-female run Buy-Back centre in Johannesburg. Mandlenkosi Nkosi,
who is also leading a number of sessions, started out as a waste collector and now runs two
thriving plastics recycling businesses in South Africa. Ursula Lebuso will be working
alongside Harriet and Mandlenkosi – she is a financial advisor and holds an impressive
portfolio of trainings for high performing companies across South Africa. The modules
include a range of topics from getting to understand the world of waste and also on personal
and business finance.
Michelle Wilson, Director of Programmes at WasteAid says: “We are really excited to
continue our partnership with Huhtamaki in South Africa and are proud to be able to support
and track the progress of these motivated Wastepreneurs. Through this course we want to
show there is pride in working on the waste value chain. Through the course, we see a real
opportunity for young and old to build viable livelihoods through recycling.”
“We at Huhtamaki believe that waste is very valuable secondary material. To make this a
reality, incentivization, innovation, partnerships and changes in consumer behaviour all play
a role. It is very important to support and encourage young Wastepreneurs by showing them
the limitless possibilities that the circular economy can offer. In our view, collaboration can
make a real difference and that’s why we are delighted with our partnership with WasteAid.”
says Shane Van der Nest, General Manager at Huhtamaki South Africa Fibre Foodservice
operation.
The training started on 30 th March 2023 and will complete on 22 nd June 2023, followed by a
month of tailored business mentorship. The challenge will culminate in a pitching event
where the Wastepreneurs can pitch for seed funding to develop their business idea.
About WasteAid:
WasteAid is a leading international development organisation on a mission to tackle
the global waste crisis. 2 billion people do not have their waste collected and 3 billion
lack a decent disposal site, leading to the spread of disease and polluting the air,
land, rivers and oceans.
WasteAid works with governments and communities in low- and middle-income
countries to address the root causes of climate change and marine plastic pollution.
WasteAid shares waste management knowledge and skills; trains people to become
self-employed recycling entrepreneurs; and influences decision-makers and the
donor community to increase investment in waste management.
About Huhtamaki
Huhtamaki is a leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for
consumers around the world, enabling wellbeing and convenience. Our innovative
products protect on-the-go and on-the-shelf food and beverages, ensuring hygiene
and safety, and help prevent food waste. We embed sustainability in everything we
do. We are committed to achieving carbon neutral production and designing all our
products to be recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2030.
21 April saw the launch of Sporting Chance Street Netball – a regional street netball programme that will reach 768 girls under the age of 13, guiding them towards future opportunities through the valuable lessons of sport.
GUEST: BRAD BING - CEO of Sporting chance
● Using sport as a tool for change
● The selection process for the young ladies that take part in the program
● The Netball World Cup takes place in July this year in South Africa (Cape Town); what is the impact this will make for the sport
Street Netball’s inaugural centre pass will take place simultaneously on Friday the 21st at 2pm across the Cape communities of Grassy Park, Elsies River, Mitchell's Plain, Khayelitsha, Langa, Mfuleni, Ocean View and Nomzamo, and forms part of the City of Cape Town’s Countdown to The Netball World Cup.
Regional finals are then planned for Youth Day, 16 June, and the festival finale will take place in the Fan Park next to the CTICC to coincide with the 2023 Vitality Netball World Cup (VNWC).
Endorsed by the Cape Town Netball Federation and Netball South Africa, and con ceived and co-ordinated by Sporting Chance, a youth sports development organisation based in Cape Town, the Street Netball programme teaches life skills through the game of netball to children who need it most, where it is needed most - in communities that are plagued by poverty and crime, and lacking in adequate facilities or structured after-school activities.
“The street is the ideal venue for kids to come together and do something positive and healthy,” says Brad Bing, managing director of Sporting Chance. “We need to take back the streets from social evils in our communities – programmes like Street Netball turn the streets into a stage where life lessons can be taught, friendships forged and communities entertained.
Empowering Cape Town’s Girls With Life Skills
Bing goes on to explain that a very important aspect of the Street Netball initiative is a Life Skills programme that will run concurrently for eight weeks. “Emthonjeni Coun selling and Training, one of our supporting partners, will be working with the girls across the eight Cape communities to equip them with essential life skills and empow erment knowledge to help them plan for their futures. Being healthy and keeping active are added critical life skills taught by the programme and so necessary to keep building a healthy South Africa.”
In addition to this, SA netball icon Phumza Maweni has come on board as an ambas sador for Street Netball. The Phumza Maweni Foundation, as supporting partners, will also be assisting to identify netball players that display exceptional talent and flair and will mentor and monitor their netball progress going forward.
“And it isn’t only the children who will benefit from this programme - 16 local coaches and a coordinator will be selected from each of the eight communities and these 136 adults will be empowered to make each Street Netball community programme their own,” continues Bing.
About the Street Netball Programme Rollout
The Street Netball matches will hit the neighbourhood streets of Cape Town with round-robin matches taking place in the eight different communities. Sixteen teams of six players each are entered into each community league competing in an adapted 5-a-side version of the conventional game. Weekly matches will be played for eight weeks, followed by the regional finals on Friday 16 June, and culminating in the festival finale which will coincide with the 2023 Vitality Netball World Cup (VNWC) as part of the exciting line-up of events planned around this international event.
CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT : Near-pandemic outbreak of cockroaches: The dangers of pesticides to the environment
CropLife South Africa has warned that the very wet and humid weather condi tions over the summer months have brought about an outbreak of German cockroaches in the country. The group said cockroach numbers had increased recently, not only because of the weather, but also the unhygienic conditions that prevail in South Africa.
GUEST: DR. GERHARD VERDOORN - Operations and Stewardship Manager, CropLife South Africa
Cockroach control starts with a serious effort to sanitise human habitation of refuse and left-over foodstuffs. A dirty kitchen that is littered with left-over food and freely available pet food needs serious intervention to deny these un savoury critters from invading a home and setting up a colony. Refuse bags must be secured in plastic wheelie bins or drums out of access of cockroaches. Floor surfaces, potential breeding spots and hide-outs in kitchens, pantries and bathrooms must be thoroughly washed and disinfected with a diluted solution of sodium hypochlorite (domestic bleach). Places that attract and harbour cock roaches include electrical appliances such as fridges and washing machines, cupboards under kitchen and bathroom basins, drainpipe cavities in walls, food cupboards, outdoor drains and dark enclosed areas such as garages. Cock roaches enjoy the heat and humidity underneath electrical appliances and basins, and that is where they often set up breeding colonies. Cockroaches are primarily active at night, but the current outbreak is of such magnitude that the insects are running around during the day in most home steads. Homeowners, the fast-food sector, retail sector and hospitality industry should act quick to stop the tide of cockroaches in South Africa. CropLife South Africa warns all citizens to abide by the statutes of the country and only use registered pesticides strictly according to their label instructions to avoid health impacts on themselves, their families or their clients. Do not buy unlabelled pes ticides in small containers from social media advertisers or street vendors as those products are likely to pose a severe hazard and risk to people when ap plied indoors.
A fumigant in the form of an aerosol canister or fumigation tablet can provide a rapid knockout of most adults and juvenile cockroaches, but consumers must follow safety instructions by wearing a facial cover and evacuating the premises of all inhabitants for the duration of the fumigation as stated on the labels. If the service of a pest control operator is contracted, consumers must insist on proof of registration as a fumigation pest control operator under the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act No. 36 of 1947) – a registration certificate issued by the Registrar of Act No. 36 of 1947 is the only valid certificate. Consumers must not contract operators that have only undergone training and have not received a valid registration certificate from the office of the Registrar. Also check which pesticide is offered to be used by the pest control operator and if the label does not indicate application for indoor cockroach control, refrain from using the services of such an operator.
Cockroach baits are highly effective and pose a very low risk to people and pets. Reg istered baits are available in ready-to-use bait stations or easy-to-apply syringes. Baits should be applied (or bait stations placed out) where cockroaches are most likely to forage at night, such as inside pantries or in the corners of kitchen counter tops. Place bait stations out of view of children and pets. There are also glue traps available for cockroaches and these can be used alongside baits and bait stations. CropLife SA reminds all South Africans that pesticides are highly regulated sub stances and that everyone is bound by the statutes of Act No. 36 of 1947. This means any person advertising, selling, buying or using a pesticide may only do so according to the label instructions of the pesticide. CropLife SA is working closely with the Directorate of Agriculture Inputs Control (DAIC) Inspectorate to clamp down on people that sell highly toxic substances, such as pure dichlor vos, unlawfully via social media. The Inspectorate has thus far made serious in terventions in unregistered pesticides and has had great success in confiscating large quantities of such unregistered and highly hazardous products. Members of the public who are aware of the advertising or sale of unregistered prod ucts for cockroaches may send information to the Operations and Stewardship Man ager of CropLife SA (details below) who will trigger investigation with the DAIC Inspec torate. The cockroach outbreak does not warrant unlawful activities that pose a grave risk to people’s health.
A fumigant in the form of an aerosol canister or fumigation tablet can provide a rapid knockout of most adults and juvenile cockroaches, but consumers must follow safety instructions by wearing a facial cover and evacuating the premises of all inhabitants for the duration of the fumigation as stated on the labels. If the service of a pest control operator is contracted, consumers must insist on proof of registration as a fumigation pest control operator under the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act No. 36 of 1947) – a registration certificate issued by the Registrar of Act No. 36 of 1947 is the only valid certificate. Consumers must not contract operators that have only undergone training and have not received a valid reg istration certificate from the office of the Registrar. Also check which pesticide is offered to be used by the pest control operator and if the label does not indicate application for indoor cockroach control, refrain from using the services of such an operator. Take note that pure dichlorvos and aluminium phosphide may not be applied indoors due to the high hazard and risk posed by these products. There are registered fumigants that contain 12% or less dichlorvos that may be used, but strictly according to the safety instructions on their labels.
Surface sprays that contain pyrethroids can be applied as a follow-up after fumigation, especially under electrical appliances, basins and in drainpipe outlets. Take care to use personal protective equipment such as rubber gloves, facial cover, long sleeves and pants with long leggings. Do not apply any insecticide while people and pets are in doors; they should only re-enter when treated surfaces are dry.
Cockroach baits are highly effective and pose a very low risk to people and pets. Reg istered baits are available in ready-to-use bait stations or easy-to-apply syringes. Baits should be applied (or bait stations placed out) where cockroaches are most likely to forage at night, such as inside pantries or in the corners of kitchen counter tops. Place bait stations out of view of children and pets. There are also glue traps available for cockroaches and these can be used alongside baits and bait stations.
World Veterinary Day falls Today 29 April each year and global animal health company, Zoetis South Africa (Zoetis is the largest global animal health compa ny), is encouraging all pet owners to celebrate the critical role that veterinarians play in supporting and maintaining the health of companion animals – and to ask how the health and wellness of veterinarians can be supported.
GUEST: DR. TARRYN DENT - Business Unit Lead: Companion Animals, at Zoetis.
“Veterinarians have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of both animals and their human companions by treating illnesses, preventing diseases, and educating pet owners about responsible animal care,” says Dr Tarryn Dent, Business Unit Lead: Companion Animals, at Zoetis.
“It’s a rewarding and respected profession, and one we look forward to cele brating each year with our veterinarian partners on World Veterinary Day. How ever, as much as being a veterinarian is a dream job for many children and adults alike, it is a profession that comes with many emotional stressors as well, and it’s these, and their impact on mental health, that we are focusing on this year. If you are an animal lover, your veterinarian plays a critical role in your life and that of your fur babies. Let’s give them all the support we can.”
High stress environments impact mental health and wellness
Many high-stress work environments are fast-paced, with long hours and heavy workloads. However, veterinary practices have the added pressure of making accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions, combined with the emotional as pects of the job, which can lead to high levels of stress and burnout.
CONSTITUTION HILL JHB
GUEST: DAWN ROBERTSON - CEO Constitution Hill
CURATED : Makers Market: Celebrating Artisan Craftsmanship and Creativity to launch at Constitution Hill next week Friday 5 May 2023
A world of curated excellence at the highly anticipated Curated. Makers Market, set to take place on 5 May 2023 at Constitution Hill This one-of-a-kind event promises to showcase the finest craftsmanship and creativity from local artisans, bringing together a diverse collection of makers, creators, and enthusiasts in a celebration of handmade goods.
With over 40 talented artisans handpicked for their unique skills and exceptional quali ty, the Curated Makers Market is a treasure trove of one-of-a-kind creations, from handmade jewellery, ceramics, textiles, woodworking, leather goods, home decor, and much more. The event provides a platform for artisans to showcase their talent and connect with discerning shoppers who appreciate the art of craftsmanship and creativi ty.
For the inaugural event, Curated. Market is thrilled to team up with the legendary Obri gado lifestyle event. Known for its eclectic take of music in Jozi culture bringing the heat from Afro Latin, Bossa Nova, Soul to Funk and everything in-between! Visitors to the market can expect to kick off the weekend with an event that delivers the perfect family outing.
Children visiting the market will delight in an exceptional children’s zone that has been programmed by Play Africa - the first interactive children’s museum in Southern Africa, Play Africa allows children to play, discover, innovate and connect by focusing on creative, holistic and playful learning.
The Curated. Makers Market is not just a shopping experience; it's an opportunity to connect with the artisans themselves and learn about their craft. Visitors will have the chance to engage in interactive demonstrations, workshops, and meet-and-greets with the artisans, gaining insight into their creative process and taking home a unique piece of art that tells a story.
In addition to the diverse range of handmade goods, the Curated. Makers Market will also feature a curated selection of local food vendors offering delectable treats and re freshments. From gourmet snacks to artisanal beverages, visitors can indulge in a culinary journey while exploring the market and taking in the vibrant atmosphere. our market also offers a wide array of pantry essentials and fresh flowers! It's the perfect opportunity to support local businesses while stocking up on your weekly pantry and adding a touch of beauty to your home.
The Curated. Makers Market is not just about commerce; it's about fostering a sense of community and supporting local talent. It's a place where creativity thrives, connections are made, and stories are shared. It's an opportunity to discover and support artisans who pour their heart and soul into their craft, and a chance to take home some thing truly special and unique.
"We are thrilled to bring together such an extraordinary group of artisans at the Curat ed Makers Market. We believe in the power of handmade goods and the stories behind them, and our goal is to create a memorable experience for both artisans and visitors alike. Constitution Hill is committed to supporting local talent and fostering a sense of community, and we can't wait to share this exciting event with everyone." - Dawn Robertson the CEO of Constitution Hill
MOTORING ON JSB
GUEST: NICO SMIT
09H10 FREEDOM MONTH
Wrapping Up Freedom Month with a space we all need to visit and learn from. THE CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE in the Western Cape. 29 Years into our democracy what are the lessons they are highlighting for us to learn from our past and present?
GUEST: CALVYN GILFELLAN - CEO Castle Control Board
The theme for Freedom Day 2023 is Consolidating and Safeguarding Democratic Gains and this year, the Castle of Good Hope, for centuries associated with armed colonial conquest and apartheid oppression, will again host a program in support of this appropriate theme.
- After the Euphoria how do we safeguard the gains of our democracy • The work of the Castle of Good Hope
- Does reflecting on our History in any way help us make improved ac tions for the progress of our country
- South Africa in decades to come; how do you foresee future genera tions would see our decisions when they become the content of future museums
- How do we visit the Castle of Good Hope
Calvyn Gilfellan, CEO of the Castle Control Board: Since the euphoria of that memorable day almost 30 years ago, there has been a worrisome decline in the voter outcome in South Africa since 1994. I sense that it is primarily the youth who do not practise their constitutional right to vote. There was also a considerable voter education drive pre-94, and not much was done post the historic 27 April 1994. In light of these and other disturbing trends in our body politic, the Castle is doing its bit by hosting a dialogue to understand why the youth is not participating in this pillar of our hard-fought freedom and democracy. Who is at fault? Who is to blame? Did the promises of 1994 falter?
These are a few hard questions the youth will ask society and its democ ratic leadership. Youth Democratic Vote Dialogue, where learners and youth, the Independent Electoral Commission, and others will debate the importance of the vote and the reasons behind voter apathy.
09h20 JSBART
In earlier centuries, flowers were coveted status symbols, today they are traded global ly as a mass product. Currently, the flower is coming into focus as a fragile yet indis pensable component of our global eco-system. With objects from art, design, fashion and natural science, Flowers Forever offers an elaborately staged tour through the cul tural history of flowers from antiquity to the present day.
GUEST: OWANTO – Visual Artist
The presentation comprises around one hundred and seventy works from international collections as well as installations created especially for the exhibition. Important ex amples from the histories of art and design enter into a fruitful dialog with new artistic approaches. The exhibition features works by Jan Brueghel the Younger, Abraham Mignon, Barbara Regina Dietzsch, Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Hannah Höch, Andreas Gursky, Miguel Chevalier, Ann Carrington, Patricia Kaersenhout, Kehinde Wiley, DRIFT, and many other artists. They all bring the multifaceted cultural history of flowers to life in impressive ways.
MORE ABOUT THE GUEST:
Owanto is a multi-cultural Gabonese artist born in Paris, France. She was raised in Libreville, Gabon, and later moved to Europe to study Philosophy, Lit erature and Languages at the Institut Catholic de Paris in Madrid, Spain. Owanto’s multidisciplinary practice emerges from a 30-year ca
reer where she explores a variety of media, including photog raphy, sculpture, painting, video, sound, installation and per
formative works. A practice that enables her to engage with
consciousness through the notion of memory, both personal and collective.
In 2009, Owanto represented the Republic of Gabon at the 53rd Venice Biennale with a solo show entitled “The Lighthouse of Memory – Go Nogé Mènè”, being the very first artist from
Central Africa to exhibit solo in a National Pavilion. Through
the use of archives and found documents her proposal traces the past to shape the future, honouring the title “Go Nogé
Mènè” which means “building the future” in her mother
tongue. Central to her artistic proposal is the question “OÙ
ALLONS NOUS?” (Where Are We Going?). A poetic, om
nipresent, important, fundamental and universal probe.
Owanto’s interest in memory leads her to construct new utopian worlds while reflecting on the concepts of identity, transfor
mation and evolution. As the daughter of a Gabonese mother and French father, influenced by Africa, Europe, colonialism
and the earth, the artist explores cross-cultural and transhis
torical dialogues. She seeks to interrogate the meaning of
existence and of her personal and shared history.
https://www.afronova.com/artists/owanto/
09:35 – JSB SESSIONS
GUEST: DUDU MAKHOBA – Jazz Musician
Dudu started to sing in the choir and soon appreciated her gift, her smooth, soft chocolate voice. Although Dudu as pired to study for and pursue a degree in Psychology, her exposure to Jazz music created a deep burning passion and fascination. Constantly developing her soulful jazz voice Dudu then decided to complete her National Diploma in Jazz and Popular music at Central Johannesburg Col lege (CJC).
Through the years Dudu has performed for various crowds in different spaces both nationally and internationally.
09h50 – KNOW YOUR WORLD
SABC EDUCATION
Today the kids were asked ….Have you ever heard about the bermuda triangle ? What are some of the things you've heard about it?
JSBART
In earlier centuries, flowers were coveted status symbols, today they are traded global ly as a mass product. Currently, the flower is coming into focus as a fragile yet indis pensable component of our global eco-system. With objects from art, design, fashion and natural science, Flowers Forever offers an elaborately staged tour through the cul tural history of flowers from antiquity to the present day.
GUEST: OWANTO – Visual Artist
The presentation comprises around one hundred and seventy works from international collections as well as installations created especially for the exhibition. Important ex amples from the histories of art and design enter into a fruitful dialog with new artistic approaches. The exhibition features works by Jan Brueghel the Younger, Abraham Mignon, Barbara Regina Dietzsch, Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Hannah Höch, Andreas Gursky, Miguel Chevalier, Ann Carrington, Patricia Kaersenhout, Kehinde Wiley, DRIFT, and many other artists. They all bring the multifaceted cultural history of flowers to life in impressive ways.
MORE ABOUT THE GUEST:
Owanto is a multi-cultural Gabonese artist born in Paris, France. She was raised in Libreville, Gabon, and later moved to Europe to study Philosophy, Lit erature and Languages at the Institut Catholic de Paris in Madrid, Spain. Owanto’s multidisciplinary practice emerges from a 30-year ca
reer where she explores a variety of media, including photog raphy, sculpture, painting, video, sound, installation and per
formative works. A practice that enables her to engage with
consciousness through the notion of memory, both personal and collective.
In 2009, Owanto represented the Republic of Gabon at the 53rd Venice Biennale with a solo show entitled “The Lighthouse of Memory – Go Nogé Mènè”, being the very first artist from
Central Africa to exhibit solo in a National Pavilion. Through
the use of archives and found documents her proposal traces the past to shape the future, honouring the title “Go Nogé
Mènè” which means “building the future” in her mother
tongue. Central to her artistic proposal is the question “OÙ
ALLONS NOUS?” (Where Are We Going?). A poetic, om
nipresent, important, fundamental and universal probe.
Owanto’s interest in memory leads her to construct new utopian worlds while reflecting on the concepts of identity, transfor
mation and evolution. As the daughter of a Gabonese mother and French father, influenced by Africa, Europe, colonialism
and the earth, the artist explores cross-cultural and transhis
torical dialogues. She seeks to interrogate the meaning of
existence and of her personal and shared history.
https://www.afronova.com/artists/owanto/
JSB SESSIONS
GUEST: DUDU MAKHOBA – Jazz Musician
Dudu started to sing in the choir and soon appreciated her gift, her smooth, soft chocolate voice. Although Dudu as pired to study for and pursue a degree in Psychology, her exposure to Jazz music created a deep burning passion and fascination. Constantly developing her soulful jazz voice Dudu then decided to complete her National Diploma in Jazz and Popular music at Central Johannesburg Col lege (CJC).
Through the years Dudu has performed for various crowds in different spaces both nationally and internationally.
The Hobbit opened at the National Children’s Theatre on 16 April, directed by award-winning South African director Alan Swerdlow.
THEATRE
The Hobbit opened at the National Children’s Theatre on 16 April, directed by award-winning South African director Alan Swerdlow. The play is based on a 2019 adaption by Greg Banks for the Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis, USA
GUEST: ALAN SWERDLOW
The Hobbit brings fantasy fun to National Children’s Theatre
The show’s cast is led by Naledi award-winning actor, Gamelihle Bovana, and there are opportunities where actors invite the audience into the story, creating a shared experience for all stakeholders involved, and where something magical happens.
Would you be interested in having an interview with Alan Swerdlow, National Children’s Theatre Director for Hobbit to share more information on the production? He could share more information such as:
- Tell us a bit more about the production, what inspired the play?
- Tell characters in the play?
- The importance of children being exposed to plays/theatre at an early age?
- The importance of keeping art/culture/Theatre industry alive in SA?
Sustainable furniture
DIYgirls is a full-service interior design company located in Johannesburg. They design functional and aspirational interiors. Their solutions are tailored to the unique style and needs of their clients, with a focus on sustainability.
Vinette believes that beautiful design should not come at the expense of our planet. DIYgirls take pride in their commitment to ethical and environmentally conscious production. Vinette shares her insights and experiences at the back of International Earth Day.
GUEST: Vinette Diab Nicholls – Owner of DIYgirls
As a pioneer in eco-friendly and sustainable design projects, Vinette discusses the importance of environmentally friendly materials and ethical production processes in the furniture industry. Vinette can speak to the following interview subjects and talking points:
• The importance of sustainability in the furniture and interior design industry.
• The benefits of using recycled plastic waste in furniture production.
• The need for a global commitment to ethical and environmentally conscious production.
• How to ensure you use fabrics that are green, eco-friendly, and internationally compliant when decorating your home.
• The demand for eco-friendly and sustainable design projects.
ABOUT Owner DIYgirls
Their in-house workshop and sewing room allow them to bridge the gap between design and manufacturing, by crafting bespoke decorative accessories, window treatments and furniture that is equal in quality and durability. By doing so, they are then able to offer clients flexibility in terms of the style, size and colour of their furniture and soft furnishings.
Whether it’s a quick bedroom refresh or a new design for a larger interior, much of our trade stems from repeat clients and direct referrals.
CLUE: Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999, the site is home to the largest concentration of human ancestral remains anywhere in the world. Where are we today?
ANSWER: THE CRADLE OF HUMAN KIND
The Cradle of Humankind is one of 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in South Africa.
It lies about 50km north-west of Johannesburg, One of the first major discoveries here was that of 'Mrs Ples', a pre-human skull dating back more than 2-million years (Australopithecus Africanus) that was unearthed by Professor Robert Broom and his assistant, John Robinson, in 1947.
REVIVING TOURISM POST THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN ERA
In tourism news this week MEC of Economic Development Tasneem Motara celebrated a massive injection of Gauteng tourism revenue of R52 Billion in 2022, as she toured local attractions in the West Rand
GUEST: STHEMBISO DLAMINI - Gauteng Tourism Authority CEO
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Does this mean tourism is back in business after the covid-19 lockdown?
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How has small business recovered and now you are faced with loadshedding?
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Your experience of the cradle of humankind heritage site and as one of the main destination attractions in Gauteng?
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Your top 3 go to places in Gauteng?
Here the landscape is dotted with subterranean limestone caves that have turned up a rich fossil record for human evolutionary studies. These findings have led to the 'Out of Africa' theory, theorising that most human ancestors originated from one general spot… Africa.
It’s here where you get to see history in the flesh, or should we say bone. Tens of thousands of visitors from across the world come here to see first-hand the fossil record that lies in the network of limestone caves beneath the surface.
Explore the Sterkfontein Caves, Swartkrans and Kromdraai, among other fossil sites, and discover the story of what the world was like when our human ancestors were evolving some 2 to 3 million years ago.
At the Sterkfontein Caves alone, the remains of more than 500 Hominids (the Hominid family includes modern-day humans and their direct ancestors) have been uncovered. This not only led to the area being declared a World Heritage Site in 1999 but has also helped to prove the ‘Out of Africa’ theory, which is that humans and their ancestors evolved in Africa and then spread out to the rest of the world over time.
Fossils were first unearthed here in the 1890s when the caves were blasted open for lime needed for the extraction of gold discovered on the Witwatersrand in 1886.
But it was only from the 1930s that serious scientific work started to take place.
10 of South Africa’s top chefs the Strydkraal(Limpopo) small farmers, Harvesting Heritage, SocioTech, Nederburg Wines and the South African Chefs Association have teamed up to create a new and unique cooking competition.
GUEST: CHEF ANDILE SOMDAKA
GUEST: MAZOLA MAGWAZA - Sommelier
When, where?
Date: Saturday, 27 May 2023
Time: 12:00 until 17:00
Venue: Brooklyn Bridge, 570 Fehrsen St, Brooklyn, Pretoria
Booking link:https://qkt.io/A7dhaV
How does the competition on 27 May work?
- Chefs and farmers who grow indigenous and heritage crops working together:
- Ten of South Africa’s top chefs have had multiple meetings with a community of small farmers in the village of Strydkraal Limpopo. The farmers grow heritage and indigenous crops and breed Nguni heritage cattle.
- The rules of the competition say that the chefs must use Nguni beef and traditional vegetables to create delicious and innovative dishes.
What sorts of ingredients will be used?
The chefs may use any indigenous and/ or heritage ingredients that the Strydkraal farmers can produce. Examples of possible ingredients include morogo (such as thepe, leroto, morogo wadinawa etc), gourds such as lerotse and beans such as ditlou(also known as Bambara nuts and jugo beans).
What sort of food will there be? New African Cuisine
The idea is for chefs to take traditional ingredients and reconfigure them in modern ways. The use of ingredients must be authentic and respectful but also exciting and innovative. Expect New African Cuisine at its finest.
How can listeners taste this exciting, innovative food?
- There are only 240 tickets for the food. These tickets cost R895 a head. For this ticket price diners get 7 plates plus wine.
- Those who don’t want/ cant afford to pay R895 can visit the event, watch the chefs cook and savour similar but less fancy food made using traditional ingredients at food stalls.
What is Sommelier Magwaza doing?
Multi award winning sommelier Moses Magwaza is presenting indigenous food and wine pairing master class sessions at the event at a cost of R250 per person.
More details @harvestingheritage
Participating chefs
Andile Somdaka
Lance Williamson
Wandile Mabaso
Absalom Kotsokoane
Mzwandile (Hector) Mnyayisa
Themba Chauke
Nhlanhla Masango
Tshepiso Ramatlhodi
Napo Ramaili
Sizwe Cebekhulu
Participating sommelier:
Moses Magwaza
THE MUFFINZ
Known for their soulful live performances, renowned South African group, The Muffinz, are set to deliver a performance at Theatre of Marcellus stage at Emperors Palace on the 3rd of June.
GUEST: GREGORY MABUSELA
GUEST: SIFISO BUTHELEZI
The Muffinz have been making waves in the music scene since their formation in 2010, and have since released two critically acclaimed albums, Have You Heard and Do What You Love, which have garnered them widespread recognition and multiple awards and nominations.
Ask each member of the band how they define their music, and the responses are as varied as their personalities. From Sifiso Buthelezi’s “liberated afro retro” to Simphiwe Kulla’s “eclectic soul trip”, even though their music has grown and developed through the years, the music remains the familiar blend of jazz and soulful melodies with an African twist.
The Muffinz are known for their live performances and this show promises to be no exception. “We’re excited to be celebrating over a decade of music and we’ll be showcasing all the favourites that have made us a household name in South Africa as well as some of our favourite South African cover songs. Fans can definitely expect tracks like Umsebenzi Wendoda, Soundcheck and Ghetto as well as take a trip down memory lane with Hugh Masakela’s Marketplace,” shares the group.
The audience will also be treated to a special live performance of their latest single, You’re the One, featuring the brilliant pianist/singer Liysakha Tyhoba from the Eastern Cape.
The Theatre of Marcellus is the perfect venue for this spectacular event, with its elegant and grand ambiance and this show is not to be missed. Tickets are now available at Ticketpro: (https://bit.ly/3GRmrTf).
#TheMuffinzLive
Today is Earth day, and it's being celebrated under the theme "Invest in our planet" How can we celebrate and invest in our planet as children?
Are You a Tea or Coffee Person? What gets you ready for your morning?
Who has Won The JSB TEA VS COFFEE BATTLE
STUDY REVEALS WHAT YOUR MORNING BEVERAGE SAYS ABOUT YOU
Millions of South Africans reach for a cup of tea or coffee each morning. Ever wonder why you favour one beverage in particular?
According to a study conducted by international market research agency, OnePoll, your morning cuppa says a lot about who you are. Researchers found significant personality differences among the 2 000 Americans they examined based on their morning beverage of choice.
GUEST: ADELE DU TOIT - Spokesperson for the SA Rooibos Council
What will it be – coffee or tea?
Contrary to popular belief, researchers found coffee drinkers to be more introverted and creative than tea drinkers, who describe themselves as extroverts that enjoy social interaction and crave adventure.
Seventy five percent of coffee and tea drinkers have their first cuppa before 08h00 and it’s often on-the-go – taking their morning bevvy with them as they battle the traffic, school drop offs and the like.
When it comes to entertainment, tea fans enjoy watching “Friends”, “The Big Bang Theory” and “The Walking Dead”, while most coffee afficionados prefer “Seinfeld”, “The Office” and “Grey’s Anatomy”.
Taste in music also vary. Those who favour coffee listen to jazz, blues, punk and rock in contrast to tea lovers who prefer a combination of classical, country, pop, hip hop and rap.
Both love pets, but on the whole, coffee drinkers prefer the companionship of a dog, while tea drinkers are fonder of cats.
When asked about why they prefer coffee or tea, 41% of coffee drinkers said they can’t start their day without coffee as they rely on a decent dose of caffeine to get them going first thing in the morning. They like the buzz coffee gives them, which supports their fast-paced, always on-the-go lifestyle. Thirty seven percent of tea drinkers chose tea for the exact opposite reason – stating too much caffeine as a turnoff. They also tend to appreciate living in the moment and are more reflective by nature.
Adele du Toit, spokesperson for the SA Rooibos Council (SARC) says several studies over the years have yielded similar results, so there must be some truth to it.
“Other studies concur that coffee drinkers tend to be ‘morning’ people compared to tea drinkers who describe themselves as night owls. Cleanliness and orderliness are a lot more important to tea drinkers than their coffee drinking peers, who often self-identify as ‘messy’.
“Sleep seems to elude coffee drinkers with many describing themselves as light sleepers – either waking up at the slightest noise or blaming it on racing thoughts that keep them up at night, whereas most tea drinkers (57%) say they generally sleep well.”
Du Toit says while most teas contain less caffeine than coffee, herbal tisanes like Rooibos are completely caffeine-free and has been proven to alleviate stress and anxiety, aiding in a good night’s rest.
“The combination of antioxidants in Rooibos lowers cortisol (stress hormone) in the body. The higher the level of cortisol, the greater the likelihood of interrupted sleep.”
The OnePoll study refers to coffee drinkers being addicted to caffeine with another report citing almost half (49%) of coffee drinkers saying they’d rather give up their cellphone for a month than go without coffee. The same can’t be said for tea drinkers as addiction isn’t a problem.
“Caffeine is a stimulant that keeps you awake, so it’s best to limit these beverages to the morning. With Rooibos, the opposite is true. The more you drink, the better you will sleep.”
WORD DOMINATION
The National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT), in collaboration with the National Reading Collaboration (NRC), is celebrating World Book Day today by organizing a series of reading dialogues from 23 April 2023 to 23 May 2023.
GUEST: GODWIN KHOSA - CEO The National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT)
- About the work of the National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT)?
- About the collaboration with the National Reading Collaboration (NRC), a series of reading dialogues?
- The resources and guidelines that will be shared with parents and community stakeholders?
- Who can participate and Where to get more information?
These dialogues will take place in four provinces: Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Eastern Cape, and Northern Cape. The primary objectives of these dialogues are to assist communities in improving their reading practices at home and to encourage reading for pleasure activities in primary schools. At the conclusion of each dialogue, resources and guidelines on reading will be shared with parents and community stakeholders.
World Book Day is an internationally recognised event organised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to promote the importance of reading, publishing, and copyright. This year's celebration draws attention to the need for increased access to books and other reading materials worldwide.
As the world marks World Book Day, the NECT has made a greater call for parents to help bridge the gaps at home by encouraging reading at home and helping learners access as much of the publicly available reading resources as possible, more so resources available in their mother tongue.
Many children are still facing challenges when it comes to reading, particularly in terms of comprehension among Grade 4 learners, the need for a culture of reading cannot be overstated.
The NECT would like an opportunity to talk to you about the activities on World Book Day and reading programmes that they currently have in place to assist children with reading.
Each year, on 23 April, celebrations take place all over the world to recognise the magical power of books - a link between the past and the future, a bridge between generations and across cultures.
GUEST: Ofentse Molefe – Assistant Principal at Spark Randburg High
Talking points:
· Social benefits of reading?
· Why reading is crucial for childrens development
· Reading as a family and how it helps children build confidence at school
What is World Book Day?
World Book Day is an annual celebration of all things literature. It's a day to reflect on our enjoyment of books and reading, across all generations. The day was set up in 1995, to encourage everyone to read more, and discover the magical worlds that books can offer. World Book Day encourages children to read more of their favourite books. It's a UNSECO initiative, and international organisations from the three major sectors of the book industry - publishers, booksellers and libraries, are all involved in spreading the word.
When is World Book Day?
World Book Day takes place every year on 23 April in South Africa and across most of the world. This date is significant because three of the world's most well-known authors all died on this date. They were William Shakespeare, Miguel Cervantes and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega.
How can I celebrate World Book Day with my class?
World Book Day is a great opportunity to theme your day of teaching around all things books! You could ask children of all ages to bring their favourite book to school with them and tell the class a bit about why they like it so much. No matter what Phase you teach, there are tons of creative ways to work World Book Day into the classroom. How about making the day a fancy dress occasion? Encourage your class to come to school dressed as a character from their favourite book.
Which resources can I use to mark World Book Day?
Twinkl has lots of fun and engaging resources that you can use with your children to celebrate World Book Day. Foundation Phase children will love this Junior World Book Day quiz PowerPoint - simply download it and present it to your class in a few simple clicks! It features interactive multiple-choice questions for you to work through as a class, all about books that this age group will be familiar with.
Intermediate and Senior Phase learners will enjoy this quiz featuring questions on books such as 'Alice in Wonderland', 'Charlotte's Web' and of course the hugely popular 'Harry Potter' series.
Jaco Jacobs-themed World Book Day resources!
Twinkl had the pleasure of interviewing Jaco Jacobs, one of South Africa's most well-known and well-loved children's authors. He creates fantastic literature for all ages, from picture books right up to teen fiction. We have put together a selection of resources themed around Jaco's work, to help you build a World Book Day lesson focussing on home-grown talent. We've got book review templates, book cover creation resources, a word search and lots more for you to dive into! You can find all of these fantastic resources in our Jaco Jacobs category. These resources are suitable for older Intermediate Phase and Senior Phase classes.
Zazen Respite Care is a palliative care offering in Gauteng; Dr. Jodi Wishnia a public health specialist with a passion to improve the health system. Zazen is set to open an inpatient care facility for those at the end of life. This morning we talk "Why we need access to palliative care"
GUEST: DR. JODI WISHNIA - Public Health Specialist
For now, we are providing outreach services to insured patients at home and uninsured patients in one public hospital in Gauteng. Zazen will be a hub for palliative care research and provides an innovative financing model to ensure access for all who need it, irrespective of their ability to afford it. This is aligned to South Africa's social solidarity principles in its coming National Health Insurance.
“Why We Need Access to Palliative Care”
—About palliative Care and why we need more inpatient care units?
—Take us through the journey of preparing for the end of life?
—Tell us about the work of Zazen Respite Care?
—You have found a home?
—You are fundraising to build the centre, what will it take to make this mission come to life and how can people contribute ?
—Where do we reach you
Get in touch: jodiwishnia@zazenrespite.org
ABOUT DR. JODI
I am passionate about improving the South African health system. For the past 10 years, my impact on the health system has largely been through helping to create evidence for decision making and strengthening financial management practices in the pursuit of quality health care. From 2023, I am focusing on contributing to our health system through the expansion of palliative care services for all those who need it. This will entail the building and development of an inpatient palliative care centre in Johannesburg, called Zazen Respite Care. Follow my progress here as we try to improve access to this often overlooked and underfunded part of the care continuum: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zazen-respite-care/
COMMUNITY
It’s the 2023 67 Blankets Local Blankets is Lekka tour across the country!
GUEST: CAROLYN STEYN - Founder of 67 Blankets
- Take us back to 2014 at the beginning of "nitwits for Madiba"?
- This year you are taking the 67 Blankets movement to 8 areas around the country, you kicked off in Cape Town yesterday?
- The impact you believe 67 Blankets has made over the years?
- South Africa is faced with many social challenges, your thoughts on how we can each play our part in contributing to the larger community?
This year Local is Lekka for 67 Blankets. Since the inception of 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day in January 2014 “KnitWits for Madiba” have been knitting squares, making blankets and involving fellow South Africans ahead of their many events, wrapping up South Africans in the warmth of this project. However every year the 67 Blankets ambassadors and volunteers pack up the enormous contributions and send them off for the annual big record-breaking reveals.
This year there will be eight big reveals with a 67 Blankets team travelling around the country on the Local Blankets is Lekka tour! In every region local ambassadors are galvanising their ‘KnitWits’ to bring in their squares, their blankets and their love in what is to be a celebration of community, open-hearted giving and the desire to make a positive difference.
In the spirit of light competition every 67 Blankets ambassador and ‘KnitWit’ community is pulling out all the stops to amass a big, beautiful display of blankets that highlights the hard work and commitment of local volunteers.
Visitors can enjoy the display of blankets, local entertainers and musicians and good food and drink. If you are slow off the mark and haven’t yet got knitting or crocheting for this good cause, there will be many people, needles in hand, to help you start your first square and even blanket. Or even better why not join a group in your area that is already meeting to work those needles and hooks.
Kicking off on 22 April in Cape Town, a 67 Blankets team will visit eight different cities and towns over the next two months. Every stop will be a showcase of hope and the power of the possibility. Following the events, all blankets will be collected and distributed to those in need, through the 67 Blankets partnerships.
“I am really excited about the Local Blankets is Lekka tour. Our ambassadors are the heart and soul that keep 67 Blankets turning and this tour is going to be a wonderful way to celebrate their unwavering commitment to the project. I am really looking forward to meeting our extended 67 Blankets family in their home towns and seeing what they have been able to achieve over the last year. It is all going to be a huge surprise”, says Carolyn Steyn founder of 67 Blankets.
Local Blankets is Lekka Dates and Venues:
- Cape Town: April 22, 2023 - 11am at the Hellenic Club, Bay Road, Mouille Point.
- Mossel Bay: May 13th, 2023 - 10am at the Mossel Bay Town Hall.
- Bloemfontein: May 20, 2023 - 11am at the Oliewenhuis Art Museum.
- Daantjie: May 26, 2023 – 1pm Mtfophi Primary School
- White River: May 27, 2023 - All blankets handed in at the Sabie Valley Coffee Shop, Casterbridge.
- Johannesburg: June 3, 2023 - 11am at Jeppe High School for Girls.
- Durban: June 10, 2023 - 11am at the Holy Family College, Glenmore.
- Gqeberha: June 15, 2023 - 9am at the Theodor Herzl High School.
Website: 67blankets.co.za
Facebook: 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day (South Africa)
Twitter: @67blankets
IG: 67blankets
World creativity and innovation day was on Friday the 21 April – The day promotes the importance of creativity and innovation on the continent South Africa's Innotivity Institute is leading celebrations in Africa and beyond, speaking at events in South Africa, Nigeria, Ukraine, and the US.
Michael Lee – FOUNDER OF Innotivity
The Innotivity Institute’s programs of creativity and innovation training, coaching, consulting and mindset makeovers help coaches, teams, and leaders master the future of work.
Creativity and innovation are the most important skills in business today – LinkedIn, the World Economic Forum, Forbes, IBM and many other sources say it.
But 98% of adults have lost access to the creative genius we were born with. That poses a challenge.
SONGS:
GUESTS:
1. Rapelang Rabana – Founder of Rekindle Learning
2. Tu Nokwe – tbc
MORE INFO ABOUT THE GUESTS THOUGHTS ON INNOVATION:
Here’s the bad news: 98% of adults have lost access to the creativity they were born with. And so our ability to shift to meet all these changes has been radically compromised.
Worse, we are currently in the fastest period of change in human history and it’s only getting faster. An unstable economy, unpredictable customer expectations, and the need to reskill talent constantly are just a few of the many challenges to profit and productivity.
This requires company leaders to be agile, to continuously learn and improve, and to ensure their employees do the same.
The good news is we can re-access the full extent of our natural creativity and innovation abilities to help our businesses thrive no matter what changes are thrown at us.
Having a powerful innovation mindset maximizes our adaptability, shores up our resilience, and empowers our ability to deal with the stress of uncertainty.
In fact, increasing the innovation mindset of your people can help you solve almost any issue you are facing.
This is why IBM says creativity is the most important determinant of success.
It’s also why 7 of the 10 World Economic Forum skills for 2025 are related to creativity and innovation thinking.
Now you might ask WHY we’ve lost our natural innovation abilities.
It boils down to this: if a child had the mind of an adult she would never learn to walk. She would fall down a few times and think, this really isn’t ME. I’m good at crawling and sucking my thumb, but not this walking thing.
We human beings get attached to how we see ourselves and the world. This messes up our creative thinking. We talk about thinking out of the box but in fact how we think is entirely INTO boxes, judging things quickly according to our existing perceptions and beliefs. This is why your employees struggle to innovate.
Now here is the VERY good news: since we were all born highly innovative, we can get this ability back.
The key is to innovate the people first, not the systems.
We offer innovation mindset training that helps leaders and teams become more flexible in their thinking.
Working with us, you will empower your employees to be quick on their feet to cause breakthrough results.
We also offer assessments of the cutting edge Adaptability Quotient to help you understand exactly how to help your employees grow their adaptability even after the training.
What, you might wonder, is Innotivity? Let’s have a chat and we’ll tell you more about the meaning of this unusual word, and how it can help your company.
Guest: Hlubi Shivhanda, Operations Samsung Electronics Officer Manager
SAMSUNG – Earth Day
Showcase the Samsung brand’s commitment to the environment and how we envision a world where technology can exist together with people to preserve this planet for our future generations.
Opening Billboard Script:
Earth Day is a globally recognised day commemorated on 22 April annually – a stark reminder that everyone has the responsibility to protect our planet and a perfect moment for all of us to demonstrate our support to the environment.
Samsung continues building on our environmental strategy “Everyday Sustainability” – a sustainability vision for the brand focused on creating sustainable products for our customers and how these can be designed to benefit the environment.
As technology driven company, Samsung is committed to implementing innovative, energy saving technologies in home appliance, mobile and consumer electronics products — with the goal of lowering power consumption levels by an average of 30 percent by 2030 compared to like products released in 2019.
Closing Billboard Script:
Samsung firmly believes that the brand’s competitiveness and sustainable growth goes hand-in-hand with harnessing its technological solutions to preserve the environment and contribute to building a better world.
Also, as a business, Samsung is well aware of the fact that consumers now want to live more sustainably, but they do not think that a climate-friendly lifestyle is easy
Keep up to date with Samsung’s sustainability efforts across the brand’s product on:
Twitter: @SamsungMobileSA
Facebook: @SamsungMobileSA
Instagram: samsungsa
Samsung’s Newsroom: www.samsung
WORD DOMINATION
Where I Fit is the story of a little puzzle piece who can't quite figure out where she fits in. Come along and learn with her the importance of being unique and special and how it takes all of us to create a colourful, beautiful world.
It is written and illustrated by the young 6 year old author herself
GUEST: HALLELUJAH KHUMALO - Author and Illustrator “Where I Fit” (INSTUDIO)
- When and why did you decide to write a book?
- How did you decide on the title “Where I Fit” and what is the story you wanted to tell?
- Do you enjoy drawing; tell us about the illustration in the book?
- How do you feel now that you have a book that has your name on it?
- Please read a few pages from the book?
- What would you like for all the children of South Africa and the world to learn from your book?
- Where can we buy the book?
Written by a 6 year old, Where I Fit tells the story of fitting in whilst celebrating one's individual quirks and differences, from a unique and authentic child's perspective.
@WHEREIFITBYHALLELUJAH on Social Media
THOUGHTLEADERS: International relocation 101 - would you ever consider moving to another country, what would be the necessary considerations and possible challenges?
GUEST: IAN PETTEY - MD Africa at Crown Relocations
Moving to a new country can be both exciting and overwhelming, one of the most stress-inducing aspects of emigrating can be packing up your home. An international move requires far more planning and preparation than a domestic move including the decision around which relocation service provider you can use to transport your prized possessions to a new country. This article unpacks the details of packing to emigrate.
Central to ensuring you make the most cost-effective choices for your international move is how you will package and transport your possessions to your new home. How do you decide between taking a cube or a full container load (FCL) which refers to 20-foot container (6m long) or 40-foot container (12m long)? Both have their advantages and disadvantages, in this article, we will focus on the benefits of a cube.
Size counts when emigrating
Once you know which country you are moving to start researching the size of homes in your destination country. South African homes tend to be a lot larger than homes in Europe for example, so that six-seater L-shaped sofa and your 600-litre double door fridge are likely to be too big to fit into a standard home abroad eliminating the need for shipping your entire household.
A cube or groupage is the perfect fit if you have decided not to take all your household possessions. Essentially, you will be sharing a container with other people moving to similar international locations using your relocation service provider (each customer’s possessions are packed into separate cubes which are clearly market). Consolidating several customers’ cubes into one shipping container, means you pay only for the volume you need - far cheaper than airfreight or a direct LCL (less-than-container load service) but with the same level of service, convenience, and security as a FCL.
Cost efficiency
Most corporates offer a moving allowance which emigrants need to use to cover air fares, removal costs, housing etc. One of the biggest advantages of using a cube is that it is often more cost-effective than using a container. When you use a container, you are essentially renting the entire container, regardless of how much space you use. This can be expensive, especially if you are not transporting a large volume of belongings. A cube, on the other hand, is usually smaller and more customizable, allowing you to pay only for the space you need.
It is also important to carry out a replacement costing exercise in terms of buying new furniture when you arrive versus taking some of your signature pieces and appliances. This will ensure you don’t ship items unnecessarily.
Embrace technology
Technology has made getting a quote for your international move simple, and convenient. It can be as simple as booking a consultative video call and showing the consultant the items you want to move as you walk through your home. Within a few days, you will receive a tailored service proposal which is far quicker and more flexible than a traditional in-home consultation, but you still enjoy all the benefits of getting support from a relocation consultant.
Packing up
This will likely come as a relief to most people, for insurance purposes your relocation service provider will have to pack all of these items and load them into the container for you. Not only does this mean one less action on your (very long) to-do list, but it also means customs clearance in your country of destination will go smoothly too. Once the cube is packed, it can be transported directly to the port for loading onto the ship, eliminating the need for additional transportation.
Essential Tips for Packing a Container for International Move
- Research your new country's customs regulations: Different countries have different customs regulations when it comes to importing goods. Before you start packing, research what you can and cannot bring into your new country. Some countries may have restrictions on certain items such as food, plants, or electronics.
- Declutter before you pack: Get rid of any items you haven't used or worn in the last six months. This will not only help you with the moving process but also allow you and your family to process the fact that you are moving. It’s difficult to declutter with small children, so do it when the time is right. Decluttering will help you arrive in your new country organized and with only the items you need and cherish.
- Label boxes and make lists of contents: There is nothing worse than not being able to find that one particular item you need urgently when you are unpacking. Creating a system of numbering the boxes then listing all the contents in a document which you can refer to once you start unpacking will make a massive difference in getting organised on the other side.
- Don't bring appliances: Most appliances won’t be compatible with the voltage output in your new country or may be too large. Give them away or sell them, but don’t bring them. In some countries rental properties include all electrical appliances.
- Bring your own linen: Bring the linen you have and love but note that the sizing differs in different countries. If you plan to buy new duvets in your new country, your current duvet covers will not fit correctly. It’s also common to buy sheet sets instead of duvets in some countries.
- Hindsight is 20/20 vision: Seek the the advice of people who have moved to the country you have chosen to settle in. They will be able to tell you exactly what to take and what not to take.
Research, being organised and well-prepared are the keys to a less stressful international move; but hiring a professional moving company with the expertise and resources that specialises in international moves ensures that your belongings arrive safely at your new home. With the right mindset and preparation, moving to a new country can be the adventure of a lifetime.
Crown Relocations https://www.crownrelo.com/south-africa/en-za
GUEST: ADVOCATE PAUL HOFFMAN – Director Accountability NOW
THOUGHTLEADERS Fighting corruption: Why we need an ombud for whistle-blowers now (Opinion piece written in the Daily Maverick) by Advocate Paull Hoffman
Retired judges in South Africa are often referred to as part of the national treasure of the country. Long and distinguished careers in the service of the public by dispensing justice impartially and without fear, favour or prejudice make them so. They reach retirement age at the height of their powers and are sought after in the chairing of arbitrations, commissions of inquiry and other activities suitable to their lofty status. Whistle-blowers are also part of the national treasure of the land.
They are the lifeblood of the anti-corruption efforts so sorely needed in this time of kleptocracy, state capture and grand corruption. Without their testimony the criminal justice administration is hamstrung in its investigation and prosecution of crimes of greed committed by those who illicitly divert public funds for their own private gain.
But instead of being honoured and respected, whistle-blowers find themselves reviled, impoverished, unemployed, ill and isolated. They are regarded as “impimpis” by far too many people who should know better.
Others who have written at length about the need to protect whistle-blowers, about the inadequacy of the existing laws and about the urgent need to change the system to better protect those who take the risks inherent in blowing the whistle on wrongdoing are all correct to highlight the plight of those brave individuals who nevertheless raise their heads above the parapet.
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2023-04-10-fighting-corruption-why-we-need-an-ombud-for-whistle-blowers-now/
Others who have written at length about the need to protect whistle-blowers, about the inadequacy of the existing laws and about the urgent need to change the system to better protect those who take the risks inherent in blowing the whistle on wrongdoing are all correct to highlight the plight of those brave individuals who nevertheless raise their heads above the parapet.
There is remedial legislation in the pipeline, but the process is too slow to bring immediate relief. The GIBS “white paper” on whistle-blowing is an example of the type of effort expended to alleviate the current plight of whistle-blowers. A petition calling on President Ramaphosa to prioritise action to protect whistle-blowers has been signed by more than 25,000 people.
One “workaround” solution immediately available at minimal cost and with maximum impact is the notion of having an ombud for whistle-blowers. An official who is approachable in confidence by those contemplating whistle-blowing who can help and guide them either toward officially sanctioned protection or to keep their identities secret from those involved in the malfeasance in question.
The ideal group from which to draw the ombud personnel is from the ranks of retired judges. They are all already on the payroll of the state because judges are appointed for life. The work of an ombud, duly supported by a secretariat, is not of an unnecessarily onerous nature to those with the qualifications and knowledge of the law that our retired judges have accumulated in the course of their careers.
Initially one ombud at the seat of each High Court and a chief ombud presiding over the structure of the “Office for the Ombud for Whistle-blowers” should provide welcome relief to our beleaguered whistle-blowers. There are manifest opportunities for rotating personnel so that the burden of work for the ombud is not borne on too few shoulders.
There is precedent for this type of solution to the problems of whistle-blowers in SA. The state of Schleswig-Holstein in Germany has just such an office, occupied by a retired police official.
GUEST: BOITUMELO KEETSE - Founder of the Bohlale Ba Rena Foundation
COMMUNITY: Helping children with autism to lead happy and fulfilling lives: Gauteng-based Bohlale Ba Rena Foundation to hold a Gala Dinner to mark Autism Month and raise funds for the Thulasizwe Autism School
World Autism Awareness Month is celebrated worldwide in April every year and is dedicated to raising awareness and sharing insights about this complex neurodevelopmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and engage with other people. While the incidence of autism is on the rise in countries around the world, it has been called a quiet health crisis as it does not receive nearly as much attention as physical illnesses like diabetes and cancer. Yet, with the right support, both children and adults on the autism spectrum can lead happy and fulfilling lives.
To put the condition into perspective, recent data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the US indicates that approximately 1 out of every 44 children (around 2%) in that country have been identified as having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). And, although similar data is not available in South Africa, experts in the field estimate that local prevalence broadly tracks that in the US. Children from low-income homes are, however, disproportionately affected as these households have little or no access to information, specialised medical facilities or treatment.
“This represents not only a major gap in our healthcare system, but also a lost opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children with ASD,” says Florence Dzedzemane head teacher at the Thulasizwe Autism School in Orlando West, Soweto. “And, needless to say, one of the greatest challenges we face is raising the funding necessary to provide the kind of specialised services they need in order to develop their potential and participate in family and social life.”
Raising a child with ASD is not easy for parents, she says, especially as children with the disorder often have difficulty in conveying meaning through speech or by using non-verbal cues. This can make communication very difficult because the child might not understand the need to reciprocate when the parent has said something or, indeed, might not know how to do that. These problems are frequently exacerbated by a lack of social understanding so it is Thulasizwe’s mission is to offer children and families a range of interventions to help them deal with ASD collectively as a family.
As part of its annual fundraising programme, Bohale Ba Rena (BBR) and Sandton-based law firm, Kekana Hlatswayo Radebe Attorneys (KHR), will be hosting a Gala Dinner to mark Autism Month and to raise funds for Thulasizwe . The dinner will be held on Wednesday, 26 April 2023 at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton and BBR is inviting supporters to purchase corporate tickets for the event.
“Many children with ASD have special educational needs and, until very recently, there were only nine autism-specific public schools in South Africa,” says Boitumelo Keetse, the founder of the Bohlale Ba Rena Foundation
While government opened an additional 18 autism-specific schools in 2018, they generally have long waiting lists, which means that many children with ASD do not have access to educational facilities that can cater to their needs.
“That’s why we’ve partnered with KHR to assist Thulasizwe,” she says. “The school offers specialised educational services for children with ASD and caters for the early childhood phase, the foundation phase and the senior phase as well as offering vocational training.”
With government under pressure to provide both general and specialised services for millions of children in underprivileged communities, it is critical for civil society to play an active role in supporting institutions like Thulasizwe. “People with ASD need special skills to be able to navigate the social world and to lead happy and productive lives,” says Sophie Thabang ‘Peppy’ Kekana, KHR’s Managing Director.
GUEST: Nakhane
Nakhane – Standing in the way
Nakhane – You’ve got me
Nakhane – If you were to complain
GUEST: CHRISÉL ATTEWELL – Visual Artist
Attewell invites the public to explore a fictional landscape created in the gallery space, where she contemplates the possible futures of the Cape landscape as predicted by scientists at the start of the Anthropocene era. The exhibition highlights the global concern of climate change, which has been brought on by humanity's negative impact on the planet's ecosystems, resulting in melting glaciers, rising sea levels, and an increased risk of desertification.
The weather report promised RAIN is an exhibition based on the artist's own walks through the local terrain, with the aim to reveal insights into the often implicit, yet deeply meaningful, relationship between self and the landscape.
Chrisél's work questions how we can engage with our landscapes differently to bring about partial healing. By suggesting practices of wayfaring and 'polite curiosity', Attewell invites us to look closer, to engage more, and to consider more carefully the shape and depth of the footprints we leave behind. The exhibition offers a platform for contemplation and reflection on our relationship with the environment, and the impact of our actions on the planet's ecosystems. The exhibition also emphasizes the importance of artists in raising awareness and provoking conversations about climate change. Through her exploration of the Cape landscape, Attewell presents an alternative perspective on how we can engage with our environment, urging us to take more responsibility for our actions and the impact they have on the planet's ecosystems.
The Weather Report Promised Rain is a timely exhibition that encourages us to consider the future of the planet's ecosystems and how we can work towards creating a more sustainable future.
https://bermancontemporary.com/exhibitions-the-weather-report-promised-rain/
GUEST: MAMA HILDA TLOUBATLA - Member of the Mahotella Queens
JSB SESSION HE AFRICAN JAZZ PIONEERS & THE MAHOTELLA QUEENS LIVE AT THE MARKET THEATRE
Two of South Africa’s most enduring and well-loved groups have teamed up for a new album which will be launched with a series of concerts. The album will be launched 5 May 2023.
Their new album Hello Hello “A Forty Year Anniversary”, will be released 5 May on all digital platforms. Incredible as it may seem, the album brings together these two iconic South African groups for the very first time. The album, produced by Dan Chiorboli and two-time Grammy Award winner John Lindemann, includes a mix of reworked old favorites and new songs recorded in a contemporary style which preserves the groups’ traditional identities and retains the soul and emotion of both groups’ originality.
The album will be followed up by three live concerts at The Market Theatre, a venue that has been
closely associated with both groups during their long and illustrious careers.
The Market Theatre concerts take place in May (Friday 5 & Saturday 6 at 7.30 pm and Sunday 7 at 3pm). Tickets are R150 pp to make block bookings and discounts please contact Anthony Ezeoke
011 832 1641ext 203/ 083 246 4950.
Background
The African Jazz Pioneers celebrate their 40 th Anniversary as a group in 2023 and have provided
the musical tapestry for the South African liberation movement over the last forty years. The late Ntemi Piliso, leader and founding member, nourished the group from their humble roots to
their current international acclaim. In the early 1950s, Ntemi and his “Alexandra All-Star Band” were at the cutting edge of South Africa’s proud music scene, blending American urban big band style with traditional Majuba and Marabi music influences. It seems incredible that the background
to the African Jazz Pioneers stretches way back to the fifties when jazz was in fashion and big bands were the name of the game – and Sophiatown and Dorkay House were well-known melting pots of colour and culture.
After the easing of the cultural boycott in 1990, the African Jazz Pioneers were among the first to travel abroad, headlining jazz venues, festivals and concerts in Europe, Australia, Japan and Africa. They shared the stage with artists like global stars such as Youssou N'Dour, Quincy Jones,
Manhattan Transfer, The Neville Brothers, Chick Corea, Gilberto Gil, Salif Keita, Nina Simone and Rita and Ziggy Marley.
Led by Mpho Sithole, the current Pioneers line-up includes some of the original veterans together with a rhythm section of fresh young talents who are learning from the masters but incorporating
their own influences into the Pioneers’ unique sound.
It is true to say that the group has reached everybody in South Africa, from hipsters to liberation movements. The original Mahotella Queens were formed in 1964 and are noted by their distinct vocal harmony sound, guitar-led mbaqanga music, and fast stage dancing.
Hilda Tloubatla of the Mahotella Queens Biography
Hilda was born in 1942 in Payneville, Springs. Her family were forced to move to Kwa-Thema Township as a result of the Group Areas Act, where she continues to live today.
By 1964, Hilda had become a well-known name having paid her dues as a singer in the church choir and as a performer in and around Johannesburg. She was soon scouted and recruited into the Mahotella Queens, becoming the lead of the group, and a renowned name in Mbaqanga music signed to Gallo Record Company. In 1968 she married and had three daughters. In 1984 along with Mahlathini and the maestro producer West Nkosi, Mahlathini and the
Mahotella Queens went on to capture the international world. Sadly when Simon Nkabinde (Mahlathini) and West Nkosi passed on, the Mahotella Queens went into mourning but Hilda was determined to fight to keep the sound of Mbaqanga alive and the three Mahotella Queens, led by Hilda, formed a new band and began touring much to the delight of fans around the world. As part of their journey, they began to pass their skills onto the younger generation and when the time came for two of the original members, Mildred Ngxola and
Nobesuthu Mbada, to retire, Amanda Nkosi and Nonku Maseko joined as the two new Queens.
I would like to use a quote that I recently read on the South African Government page in honour of Mam Hilda Tloubatla receiving the Order of Ikhamanga in Bronze (for outstanding contributions in traditional music) :
Hilda Tloubatla’s life has been one of light and shadow, with outstanding personal triumphs darkened by period of personal sadness and bitterness. But through it all runs the golden thread of her voice and her great musical talent that have truly blessed thelives of those around her.
GUESS THE DESTINATION: The first Orcas (killer whale) was sighted in this area since November 2022, where are we today?
GUEST: PATTY BUTTERWORTH– CEO of Plett Tourism
Plettenberg Bay is a seaside town on the Garden Route in South Africa’s Western Cape Province. The sandy Central Beach and Lookout Beach both have surf breaks. To the south, Robberg Nature Reserve is a rocky peninsula with trails and the Stone Age Nelson Bay Caves. Northeast are Birds of Eden, a free-flight bird sanctuary in indigenous forest, and an elephant sanctuary. Whales come near the coast in migration season.
Orcas, or killer whales, are seen infrequently in our bay as they prefer the deeper waters of the open ocean outside the bay’s protection but they do wander into shallower waters occasionally to hunt or feed. A sighting such as this is always a cause for celebration and interest as the season moves closer to winter – known as Whale Season in Plett.
This, amongst others, is the simplest reason why the Plett Ocean Festival and associated Marine Science Symposium, now in their second year, are so vital to the town’s annual calendar: winter is a time of great abundance of marine life, gentle sunshine and great activity beneath the waves. This year’s festival will take place from 30 June – 9 July 2023 with the symposium held once again at the Beacon Island Resort on 30 June, 1 & 2 July 2023.
Plett Tourism’s communications manager, Janet Middleton, a former scuba diving instructor, says: “Sighting orcas in Plett has always caused quite a stir because they usually spend their time further offshore. However, it’s a testament to the exciting and unpredictable nature of the marine environment that you never quite know what you’ll see or what will surface. It’s part of why we love the ocean so much and never more so than during whale season in the winter months.”
What do you call sixteen orcas cruising across Plettenberg Bay on an ordinary Wednesday in March? You call it a great day to be at sea and a sign that the ocean is shaking off its summer skin and beginning to roll out a spectacle like no other.
According to reports, orcas were first sighted by the marine safari at Ocean Safaris. However, young videographer Max Morris on safari with Ocean Blue Adventures filmed the footage below. These 16 apex predators are the first spotted in the bay since November of last year.
GUEST: FRANSCOIS BOUDA - Art Program Officer Africa No Filter
ARE YOU AFRICA’S NEXT TOP COMEDIAN?
The Search in On; The Africa No Filter Comedy Lab is looking for you.
The Africa No Filter Comedy Lab is looking for talented African comedians to develop fresh and unfiltered content about Africa. We are looking for funny, unique content that changes how the world sees your community, country or the continent.
Comedians who join the ANF Comedy Lab will get grants of up to $3,000 to create new 10-minute skits. Comedians will also be supported to take their storytelling to the next level through masterclasses and mentorship. They’ll also get marketing support to amplify their skits.
Skits created through the ANF Comedy Lab will also have a digital showcase.
To get a chance at this opportunity, you need to create one comedy skit that’s between 45 seconds and one minute long and post it on your Facebook page, Instagram or Tik Tok. You must tag @Africanofilter and use the hashtags #ANFComedyLab and #BetterRepresentation.
The skit should carry a powerful storyline that positively portrays an African country or Africa or challenge pre-existing African stereotypical narratives in a funny, ground-breaking and engaging way.
After creating your skit, you must submit an online application on ANF’s website. Make sure you include links to your skits. The content can be delivered in English or French.
Winners will be selected on the quality of content, comedic delivery, relevance to ANF’s mission of telling African stories beyond stereotypes, and audience engagement across social media.
Eligibility:
• Open to African comedians aged over 18 and based anywhere on the continent.
• Comedians must have a combined audience of minimum 3,000 followers on Instagram, their Facebook page and TikTok.
• Only individual comedians can apply.
• The comedian must be unsigned (not represented by an agent or management company).
• All forms of comedy are welcomed (stand-up, music, sketch, etc.) as long as they are delivered in a digital format and are completely original, innovative and exciting.
Submissions
• Step 1: Create one comedy skit that’s between 45 seconds and one minute long and post it on your Facebook page, Instagram or Tik Tok. You must tag @Africanofilter and use the hashtags #ANFComedyLab and #BetterRepresentation. Remember to drive engagement of your skit by asking your audience to Like, Share and Comment.
• Step 2: Submit an online application on ANF’s website. Make sure you include the link to your skit.
• All content can be delivered in English or French.
https://africanofilter.org/anf-comedy-lab?token=v1VWY5z6yVIzLcCkYmmygDofSK5mwoa1
GUEST: BAKTI RASA - The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)
A sacred spiritual street festival is set for Sandton today by The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)
A non- profit organisation, is hosting a spiritual street party today Saturday, 15 th April 2023, on the streets of Sandton, followed by a vegan and vegetarian food market as well as a cultural programme for visitors at its premises in Sandton.
Commonly referred to as the “Ratha Yatra”, the Festival of Chariots, is a joyous event in cities around the world uniting people from all cultures, nationalities and races under the banner of spiritual unison, joyful meditation, singing and dancing.
ISCKON Sandton Temple President, Vibhu Caitanya Das, explains that after the procession, everyone is invited to return to the organisation’s premises for the cultural Jagannath Market which is a vibrant celebration of vegetarian and vegan food, music, arts and dance.
There are various workshops and discussions also being hosted, including a’ Wellness Studio’ that is focused on yoga, meditation and breathwork techniques, as well as several other activities and entertainment planned just for the kids. There are also various stalls selling an array of items from clothing, to jewellery, to holistic
products, a gift shop, henna body art, and much more!
“We invite all members of the public to join us for the Festival of Chariots on Saturday morning, followed by the festivities and food market at our premises.
Attendance is free and everyone is welcome. Immerse yourself in the spiritual atmosphere - chant, dance, and feast with friends and family. Dont miss out on this unforgettable event!”
The street procession starts at 9H30 on Rivonia Road (outside the Hilton Hotel), in Sandton, and will end outside on Alice Street (outside the Virgin Active).
The programme, market and festivities at ISKCON Sandton will start from 12H00 at its premises located on 11, 11th Avenue, Edenburg, Sandton.
For more information, visit ISKCON Sandton: Instagram: iskcon.sandton or
Facebook: @IskconSandton
GUEST: LYNETTE DENNY- Professor, Special Projects, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Cape Town
#JSBHEALTH: Cervical cancer can be beaten - the key is vaccinating young girls
In 2020 the World Health Organization introduced a plan to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health threat by 2030. The first step towards this goal is to have 90% of girls fully vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) by the age of 15 years. Gynaecological oncologist Lynette Denny spells out how much progress still needs to be made, and what hurdles need to be overcome.
How big a threat is cervical cancer in sub-Saharan Africa?
Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest cervical cancer diagnosesworldwide. Cervical cancer mortality rates in the region are three times higher than the global average. The burden of HIV in sub-Saharan Africa contributes to the disparity. In 2021, in southern Africa, 63.8% of women with cervical cancer were living with HIV, as were 27.4% of women in eastern Africa.
Most cases of cervical cancer are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is transmitted through skin to skin contact, including sexual activity.
How do countries compare in meeting the WHO target?
By June 2020, more than half of the WHO member states – that’s 107 out of 194 – had introduced HPV vaccination nationwide or partially.
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The numbers showed a wide variation in coverage in different geographic regions. High-income countries such as Australia and New Zealand had the highest complete coverage with HPV vaccination at 77%. Low- and middle-income countries lagged far behind – only 41% had introduced HPV vaccination by the end of 2019. Only 20% of the eligible population in sub-Saharan Africa has been vaccinated.
What’s the surest way of achieving the WHO goal?
There are many important steps.
A critical starting point is to gain political support for HPV vaccination. There needs to be high level collaboration between the ministries of health, education, social development and existing immunisation programmes.
The most successful programmes have used school-based facilities for vaccination. But this excludes adolescents who are not in the school system, hence the need to create facility-based programmes.
Widespread information and population education is critical - education campaigns should include parents, the general population, teachers and healthcare workers.
An adequate supply of vaccine is crucial and the vaccine administration infrastructure must be robust. All the logistics of vaccine implementation, such as distribution, cold chain management, waste control and clinical care must be attended to. Good statistics and information should be maintained and monitored regularly.
Anti-vaccination programmes need to be monitored and their allegations responded to promptly and with cultural sensitivity.
https://theconversation.com/cervical-cancer-can-be-beaten-the-key-is-vaccinating-young-girls-202001
THIS WEEK IN AFRICA
This Week in Africa with JAMES HALL
Writer, Historian and Founder of WWW.AFRICATODAYYESTERDAY.ORG
- 1912 SS Titanic sinks after striking an iceberg
- 1178 BC Total Solar Eclipse in North Africa
- 1842 Swedish missionaries arrive from Jamaica in Ghana
- 1980 Zimbabwe Independence
- 1985 Africa’s 1st Film Arcade
- Year 300 caravans move from Sahara Dessert to West Africa
- 1947 Africa's 1st Radio Broadcast from Cape Town
Interview: WORD DOMINATION
GUEST: Athambile Masola – Co-author of Noni Jabavu: A Stranger at Home
Guest: Simon Sebag Montefiore - Best Selling Author "The World : A Family History"
WORD DOMINATION: - INSTUDIO
Author of prize-winning books that have been published in forty-eight languages.
Guest: Liz McDaid – Strategic Lead at The Green Connection
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has just launched its latest report on the climate crisis. The AR6 Synthesis Report: Climate Change 2023 summarizes five years of reports on global temperature rises, fossil fuel emissions and climate impacts.
Thought Leaders : Community Denis Hurley Centre's annual interfaith "Iftahr" will be held on Wednesday 29 March at 5pm to reflect on the traditions of ramadaan and lent.
Guest: Raymond Perrier, Director of Denis Hurley Centre
Guest: Tshegofatso Mosiapoa - IT Student and Entrepreneur
“From technologically challenged to IT Entrepreneur: A Young Girl's Inspiring Journey”.
Guest: Nick Dall - Freelance journalist, author and copywriter
THOUGHTLEADER: The best things in life are free: In praise of our libraries
It’s National Library Week and I thought I’d take the opportunity to sing the praises of one government institution that does still bring much value (and joy!) to its citizens.
The human immune system is arguably the most complex system in the
human body. But scientists have made a lot of progress in understanding
how it functions. That’s important for understanding illnesses and how to
manage them. For instance, it’s important to understand that an immune
response takes several days to fully develop. This knowledge would
hopefully prevent people from getting impatient and seeking inappropriate
care.
GUEST: THERESA ROSSOUW – Immunologist and Professor at the
University of Pretoria
SSM MUSIC AND ARTS (Structuring Society through Music & Arts) A
CELEBRATES 13 YEARS OF EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH A
BENEFIT GALA (23 MARCH) AND A MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL (25
MARCH).
GUEST: SIMON SFISO MSIZA - Founder SSM
A dedicated ultra – runner has done it, she set out to complete the Ultra
Asia Race and she did it, finishing 4th overall; all to make sure rural
children have school shoes.
GUEST: NONTUTUKHO MGABHI – Ultra Runner
The inaugural Islamic Arts Biennale is underway in Jeddah, Saudi
Arabia. This important new event for the Muslim world features numerous
African artists. And the biennale’s artistic director is Sumayya Vally, a
South African architecture professor and principal of Counterspace design
studio. A rising star in the art and architecture worlds, Vally was intent on
creating the biennale to connect with the diverse experiences of being
Muslim through ritual, practices and philosophies
GUEST: SUMAYYA VALLY – Artistic Director of the Islamic Arts Biennale
It’s a Long Weekend, ahead of Human Rights Day. Checking your car for a long
distance drive (ahead of Monday's National Shutdown)
GUEST REBANEILWE SEMAKANE - Motoring Journalist
The first report on the platform, 100+ Flavours, is an archive of South
African flavours and is the result of extensive research into the crosscultural cuisines that make up the region's rich culinary heritage.
GUEST: DR. ANNA TRAPIDO - Anthropologist, Chef and Writer.
Our guest Divine Muland is a BSc in Mathematics graduate that wanted to
pursue a career in quantitative analytics and investments but instead her
passion in education steered her towards tutoring students. She wants to refute
the “Maths is Hard” notion
GUEST: DIVINE MULAND - Mathematics Teacher / Grade 8 Head at Centennial
Schools
THE CONSTITUTION HILL HUMAN RIGHTS FESTIVAL IS BACK 25 - 26
MARCH 2023
GUEST: MARK HEYWOOD - Human Rights Activist
Guest: Dr Ismail Mohamed
Guest: Sibahle Khwela
Guest: Yewande Omotoso
Interview: GUEST PRESENTER
GUEST: DR. JANET VAN EEDEN - Award winning scriptwriter, producer, lecturer
WORD DOMINATION: “CUT TO THE CHASE”
GUEST: LUNGA NQADOLO - Managing Director - The Bookery
WORD DOMINATION: THE BOOKERY has a mission to put a library in every school
GUEST: Jacki Job – Dancer, Choreographer, Dance Researcher, Academic
Interview – Ai – A Butoh dance about the delicacy of love
GUEST: DR. GILLIAN MOONEY – Dean: Academic Development and Support at the Independent Institute of Education (The IIE)
THOUGHTLEADER
Guest Presenter: Nimrod Nkosi
Nimrod Nkosi is a South African television presenter and actor best known for presenting the live Lotto draw on e.tv and SABC2 and for hosting the youth variety show Jam Alley. He began his career in 1994 with a role on the drama series U Bambo Lwami, which he followed up with a role on the Afrikaans rugby drama Pale Toe.
After that he had a five-year stint as presenter on Jam Alley, for which he won two Avanti awards as Best Presenter.Other roles include The Last Hope for the SABC1 as well as a supporting role in Soul City; and the role of Hector on the e.tv soapie Scandal!. He also hosted the late night Saturday show Your Late Mate on Soweto TV
Guest: Samke Mhlongo - founder and Chief Executive of The Next Chapter Wealth Partners
Ringfence is a financial literacy chick-lit with psychological and legal themes. This captivating coming-of-age novel explores the illusions many young African women have about love, wealth, status and power in society. Ringfence, inspired by Samke Mhlongo’s real-life events. The book is set in the enigmatic world of Africa’s inconspicuous elite where wealth, power and pedigree are non-negotiable.
We have the Durban University of Technology (DUT) Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Thandwa Mthembu. He will be chatting to us briefly about the State of the University Address that he delivered this past Friday, 10 March 2023 at the Indumiso campus in Pietermaritzburg.
- Prof Mthembu, please tell us briefly about what the 2023 State of the University Address was about?
- I hear that DUT’s current strategy is the ENVISION2030, how will the ENVISION2030 impact the lives of DUT students, staff and society at large?
- Why should one want to study at DUT
Guest: Prof Mthembu, Vice chancellor
Viva Italia is the only thing on Kgopotso ‘KJ’ Mononyane’s mind, as the 15-year-old learner prepares to compete in the Moto3 category at the CIV Italian Motorcycle Championship in Italy later this year. The Grade 9 learner from Waterstone College in Johannesburg, a school managed by Curro Holdings, has been revving up a noisy name for himself since he began riding motorbikes five years ago.
GUEST: Kgopotso ‘KJ’ Mononyane - Motorbike Bike
Historically, the terms ‘head boy’ and ‘head girl’ originated in British boarding schools in the 19th century. They were positions that were often chosen from the senior class and given privileges and duties, such as serving on school governing bodies and serving as role models for other students. Other schools and institutions of higher education, including those in other countries such as South Africa, later copied this custom, and it is still practised today. Similarly, concepts such as ‘head boy’, ‘head girl’, ‘brotherhood’ and ‘sisterhood’ remain among the longest-standing traditions and practices used in schools and post-school institutions for leadership positions as well as selected groups for men and women. The numerous and diverse gender groupings that are now present in these institutions, however, are not served by this heritage.
GUEST: Siyanda Magayana - Senior Officer: Gender Equality and Anti -Discrimination Office - Unit for Institutional Change and Social Justice University of the Free State
Ikageng Itireleng Ministry is a non-profit organization which uses a community outreach program approach and home based caregivers to support Orphaned/Vulnerable children and youth in Soweto. Most of Ikageng’s beneficiaries live in Youth headed households where they take on the role of a parent and look after their siblings. Other beneficiaries have terminally ill parents or live with their grandparents.
GUEST: Carol Dyantyi - Founder and CEO of Ikageng itereleng Aids Ministry
GUEST: Olivia Krok - LivCurious (collaborator)
Interview: International Public Art Festival
GUEST: David Harrison – Head of the DG Murray Trust
Why SA supermarkets should slash the price of these 10 foods by a fifth
GUEST: Onyi Nwaneri, CEO Afrika Tikkun Services
Interview: SONA2023 comment from a youth development and SMME perspective
GUEST: Hanneke Van Linge - Managing Director at Nosh Food Rescue NPC
Interview: Environment: Food Rescue Organisation Diverted 2267 Tonnes of Food from Landfill in 2 Years
GUEST: NADINE McKENZIE - Dancer, Performing Artist Living with a Disability (wheelchair) INSTUDIO
GUEST: TJEERD DRIESSEN - Flooding Expert with engineering firm Royal HaskoningDHV Southern Africa
Guest: Percy Malepe, Founder and Chairperson Ikemeleng foundation
Interview: COMMUNITY GUEST: PERCY MALEPE- Founder and chairperson of Ikemeleng Foundation
Guest: DR. Philipa Tumubweinee - Co-founder and director of IZUBA INafrica Architects; and senior lecturer and the outgoing Head of School at Architecture Planning & Geomatics, University of Cape Town.
DPhil (UFS), MArchProf (UP), BAS (Wits)
Philippa Nyakato Tumubweinee was awarded her PhD at the School of Higher Education Studies, University of the Free State in 2019, is a co-founder and director of IZUBA INafrica Architects; and is currently a senior lecturer and the outgoing Head of School at Architecture Planning & Geomatics, University of Cape Town.
tumubweinee’s commitment to the profession and architectural education has developed in various ways: first, her as a course convenor at several architectural learning sites (als) in varied Design, Technology/Construction and Representation studios across South Africa. Second, her engagement with different als’ across South Africa and abroad as an external examiner. Last, her interest and focus on alternate and mainstream materials and technology(ies) in building construction. The latter grounds both her design and technology studios that explore four questions: (1) how students acquire knowledge; (2) how students interpret knowledge; (3) how students represent knowledge to show their understanding (4) how students transform existing knowledge systems
https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2020-06-05-a-time-to-build-up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEs_KaH-9nk
https://ufs.academia.edu/philippatumubweinee/CurriculumVitae
GUEST: MADODA NDLAKUSE - Writer, Translator, Literacy Mentor
The country is facing a reading crisis with 41% of South Africans owning fewer than 10 books, according to a survey by the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (Pamsa).
https://www.liferighting.com/portfolio/bio-madoda-ndlakuse/
But owning books should not be the sole measure of South Africa’s literacy culture and access to them in all forms should be improved, Pamsa’s executive director Jane Malony said. “Books in libraries and similar facilities and books in a diversity of languages for South Africans. Picture books for little hands and developing brains also hold tremendous power, and ideally the books should be paper,” she said.
The survey showed that when reading for leisure, 32% of participants preferred paper books to electronic versions. Julia Norrish, the executive director of Book Dash, a nonprofit publisher of African picture books for young children, said the survey offered valuable insights to reading preferences. “Many people find print materials valuable in their daily life and in how they prefer to consume information. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always correlate to how many people own and access books,” she said. The process of creating books and distributing them takes skill, time and money, which makes them unaffordable for most families, she added. But if children have access to books when they’re very young, it can increase their chances of success in life. A language barrier can also contribute to the low rate of people reading, particularly as only 2% of children’s books published commercially in South Africa are in local African languages, Pamsa said. “In a country where eight out of 10 people speak a home language that is not English or Afrikaans, creating relatable stories in indigenous languages is critical if we hope to improve childhood literacy and inspire a love for reading in future generations,” it said.
Malony believes that access to books is important for early childhood development because it helps young ones develop their language and comprehension skills. “Countless research studies have shown that paper-based materials promote reading comprehension, information retention and learning and that print-based texts are superior to digital texts in facilitating learning strategies,” she said. According to the 2016 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study, almost 80% of Grade 4 learners are not able to read for meaning in South Africa.
Melusi Tshabalala, the author of Gogo Magic and Her Food Truck, believes the problem is not the reading platform. “The country doesn’t have a big reading culture so whether it’s physical books or digital, people are not interested. People need to fall in love with reading, regardless of the medium or platform,” he said.
Tshabalala praised the work done by organisations such as Nali’bali, a national campaign aimed at children up to the age of 12, saying that any organisation that promotes reading, particularly among children, should be commended and supported. “We need more stories that are relevant to our kids’ lives and realities — stories with kids like them and families like theirs,” he said. Tshabalala’s book tells the story of 18-year-old Tumelo and two of his younger siblings, Akhile and Azande, who wanted to share their awesome gogo with other children — especially those who live far from theirs or don’t have one. “I also brought it (story) to life by launching a food truck that sells the food mentioned in the book, prepared by my mother, whose actual name is Magic, just like uGogo in the book,” said Tshabalala. The book is available electronically and the Gogo Magic food truck operates out of the Fourways Farmers Market in Modderfontein, Johannesburg on weekends.
https://mg.co.za/education/2023-02-01-whether-its-digital-or-books-reading-helps-children-succeed-study-shows/
February is International Mother Language month and the 21st Mother Language Day. It is also the beginning of UNESCO’s Decade of Indigenous Languages.
GUEST: TERENCE BALL - Publisher at Heritage Publisher
What practically is being done to strengthen and preserve our indigenous languages and the other inseparable elements of our heritage, the diverse history and culture of South Africa’s people?
Ancestral Voices: South Africa’s largest, most unique indigenous heritage and language preservation project. A partnership between South African Heritage Publishers, The Special Collections Unit University of Pretoria, South African National Lexicography Units, South African High Commission to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.
Written by mother tongue speakers, many after interviewing the then elderly, these writings contain information on every aspect of the history and culture of the people written about as told and recorded by members of those communities.
In addition to the transcription and translation of these works we are trying to trace descendants of the 186 different authors who contributed 891 writings to the collection to produce brief biographies of each and trace their graves. We live among the last generations able to source this information for
the historical record. Together with our partners we are also trying to establish the meaning of indigenous language words used in the writings that have fallen into disuse and their meaning lost. From the descendants traced so far and, other sources available to us, we’ve discovered that the
oldest authors to date were born in 1852 and the youngest in 1918. Menziwa Merriman Balfour and Rev. Mpasa, the oldest, wrote histories of the Amarharhabe and Batlokwa of Mmatshaka in isiXhosa
and Sesotho sa Leboa respectively while the youngest, Noel Johannes Mabale, wrote his works in Xitsonga at the age of only twenty four. Most authors were, teachers of members of the cloth, some
both, and traditional leaders. One nurse and a well known isiZulu journalist were also contributors. Written nearly one hundred years ago and considering the age of the authors, many among the first in their community to be literate, record the oldest transfer of historical and cultural information
through oral tradition.
http://www.saheritagepublishers.co.za/ancestral-voices/
Guest: Alexanda Trinder – Smith: Executive Director: Siyavula Foundation
This month, Siyavula Foundation kickstarted the HeadSTARt campaign which encourages the learners to start their year off strong by setting goals related to what they would like to achieve in Maths and Science for the year. The campaign ends on Tuesday 14 March (International Maths Day).
Siyavula supports learners across the country by providing free and open online Maths and Science textbooks, as well as a complementary practice service (also free) to promote learning in these subjects. Learners can access both the textbooks and the platform from any internet-enabled mobile device at no cost - our site is zero-rated on most of the major telecom networks, so it doesn't cost them anything in data. In addition, teachers can also access the platform with a basic 'freemium' account to monitor learner progress and gain insights as to specific areas in which each learner may need guidance and targeted assistance.
Key stats for 2022
- 1,6 million South African high school students using the Siyavula platform every year
- More than 50% of all FET Maths and Science students in South Africa use Siyavula in their studies.
- 350,000 new learners register to use the adaptive practice software
- 33 million questions delivered and marked for students.
- 30,000+ registered teachers on Siyavula with 8,000 active users
- 7,000 schools with active learners and teachers using Siyavula.
Other facts
- Siyavula is free for learners and is zero rated on MTN, Vodacom, Telkom.
- Siyavula has an established relationship with DBE, GDE, WCED and other provinces to promote the adoption and use of Siyavula which is tracked and reported to stakeholders on a monthly basis.
- Siyavula has a curriculum aligned offering for Nigeria and Rwanda and expanding alignment to new African curricula.
- Siyavula annually hosts #1MillionMaths (see video), the largest online Maths and Science competition in SA.
- Siyavula issues an online mastery certificate and portfolio of work done on Siyavula which students can download or share. This certificate is the link between school and youth employment or career services.
- The My Future section of Siyavula channels students from Siyavula to career opportunity providers along with their certificate.
NGO, NPO, NPC, PBO – all these acronyms lead to confusion as to where charitable organisations and other similar entities fit into the equation. This also speaks to the funding models and criteria for each of these organisations, interrogating the issue of governance, transparency, and accountability in the organisational operations.
NGO stands for a Non-governmental Organisation and is an international term used to describe a voluntary group or institution with a social mission, which operates independently from the government. Although these terms are not necessarily interchangeable, an organisation similar to an NGO may also be called non-profit, charity, non-profit organisation (NPO) or a voluntary organisation.
A Non-profit Organisation (NPO) is a trust, company or other association of persons established for a public purpose. The income and property of these organisations are not distributable to the members or office bearers except for reasonable compensation for services rendered to the organisation. NPOs are required to register with the Department of Social Development under the NPO Act and must register with SARS as taxpayers. NPOs may apply for approval as a tax-exempt institution (see PBO underneath) if they meet the relevant requirements.
NPC is the acronym for a Non-profit Company and is defined as a company incorporated for a public benefit. Here again the income and property are not distributable to the incorporators, members, directors or any office bearers. NPCs are required to register with the Companies Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) under the Companies Act, must register with SARS as taxpayers and may also apply for approval as tax exempt institutions (see PBO underneath) if they meet requirements vant require
GUEST: RAYMOND PERRIER - DIRECTOR DENIS HURLEY CENTRE
In 2022 Denis Hurley Centre director Raymond Perrier said that the centre will soon be launching a regular Street Law clinic in conjunction with the UKZN Law Clinic at the Denis Hurley Centre. Bringing lawyers to the streets of Durban. We find out how it is going
AS part of the fourth year of their studies, University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) law students are encouraged to do a Street Law project – to get a better understanding of what the law is like when it hits the streets. In 2018, they started going to the Denis Hurley Centre as an option, and post-Covid, the centre has welcomed new students back this year.
According to the Denis Hurley Centre’s director, Raymond Perrier, 20 students visited the centre two days each week from April to June, and another 20 are now completing their outreach at the centre from August to October.
“The students engage with the homeless people in Paddy Kearney Way between breakfast and lunch. But they also help prepare and serve the meals; this is an important way of them building the trust of our visitors,” said Perrier.
Perrier says that one of the hardest lessons for the students to learn is that most of the time they cannot solve problems – but they can be valuable just by being willing to listen.
“They work in pairs, and there is always at least one Zulu speaker in each pair to facilitate easy communication. Where appropriate, they can give advice on legal matters and also teach people about their rights. In some cases, they take a witness statement of an incident – or help a homeless person to learn what makes for a good witness statement in the future.”
Following a record-breaking attendance of 31 000 fans in Grand West Cape
Town last year, actors Oscar Peterson and David Isaacs are bringing the "Joe
Barber Family Reunion" theatre show to Johannesburg for the first time in 10
years.
SATURDAY 29 APRIL at 8pm at Emperors Palace
GUEST: DAVID ISAACS - Actor and screenwriter
During his 2023 state of the nation address on Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa
punted hemp and cannabis, as a new sector that that could create 130,000 new jobs,
mentioning areas of KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape as potential sector hubs. What
Does this mean for the health factors and risks of cannabis.
GUEST: DR. CARMEN JAMES - Integrative Doctor; Medical
Cannabis Educator and Wellness Coach
The invasive Borer Beetle is causing serious problems for our local trees so
the City of Cape Town is hosting a talk to help residents identify trees that may
be contaminated and how to deal with it.
GUEST: PROF FRANCOIS ROETS - Faculty member: Faculty of
AgriSciences, Stellenbosch University
In a uniquely SA story of hope, courage and grit, six young South Africans are
making history in the iconic Cape2Rio yacht race, as the first complete crew
from marginalised communities to do so. The sailors, hailing from
Masiphumelele, Khayelitsha, Grassy Park and Athlone in Cape Town, have
been trained by the Royal Cape Yacht Club (RCYC) Sailing Academy and are
sponsored by Alexforbes.
GUEST: SIBUSISO SIZATU -Skipper
GUEST: PROF. KARIN HOWELL - Professor of Mathematical Sciences at
Stellenbosch University.
Do You Remember where you were on this day? 11 February 1990 the
release of President Nelson Mandela from Victor Vester Prison?
ANSWER: VICTOR VESTER PRISON now called the
DRAKENSTEIN CORRECTIONAL CENTRE
There are numerous start-ups around the world engaging in lab-grown meat
production. Locally, we have two such companies, The Mzansi Meat Company
and Mogale Meat. According to a report by McKinsey the market for cultivated
meat could reach $25 billion by 2030.
GUEST: BRONWYN WILLIAMS - Trend researcher, marketer and writer at
Flux Trends
The Investec Cape Town Art Fair Is Celebrating 10 years of bringing together
collectors, galleries, curators, artists from around the globe. Zoning in on blending Art
and Technology. 17-19 Feb 2023 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
One tech artist who will be apart of this year’s Cape Town Art Fair is Natalie Paneng
GUEST: NATALIE PANENG - Tech Artist
Guest: Lesego Kekana -Graduated from Pearson Institution of Higher Education in BSc IT.
Interview: BOFA
Guest: Prof Justin Bradfield - Associate professor, University of Johannesburg
500-year-old horn container discovered in South Africa sheds light on pre-colonial Khoisan medicines
Guest: Simphiwe Ngcowane – SABC Weekend Morning Live Presenter
Interview: World Radio Day
Guest: Prof Thuli Madonsela - The Director of the Centre for Social Justice at Stellenbosch University
Interview:
Guest: Prof Kholofelo Rakubu – Criminologist
Interview: Violent Crime in South Africa – what is the solution?
Guest Presenter: Greg Homann-Artistic Director of the Market Theatre
Guest: Greg Homann, Artistic Director of the Market Theartre
Guest: Brooks Spector, Associate Editor at Daily Maverick and Former US diplomat
Chinese Spy Balloon
Guest: Heloise Greef, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Expert
Science and Understanding Artificial Intelligence and Investment
Guest: Haydee Brauer, Chief Marketing & Corp Affairs Officer at Hollard Insurance
Interview: The Art and of Conscious Marketing
Guest: Ashley Lewis, who heads up the library, was brains behind the initiative
Interview: Cape Town library uses layStation, Xbox games to get children off the streets
Guest: Fiona Miles, Four Paws Director in South Africa
Interview:Tigers in South Africa: a farming industry exists-often for their body parts
GUEST: Dr Sudeshen Naidoo – Radiation Oncologist and Founder of the
Johnson Rose Cancer Foundation
Interview: RE- INTRODUCTION OF CHEETAHS FROM SA TO INDIA
Guest: Prof Adrian Tordiffe - Associate Professor (Veterinary Pharmacology) and Veterinary Wildlife Specialist at the University of Pretoria
Interview: What does a matric certificate mean for a young person in 2023?
GUEST: BRIDGET HANNAH - Innovation Director at the DG Murray Trust
The role of NGO’s in addressing public health education and crisis
Guest:: Dianne Noyile
Interview: FARMING IN SOUTH AFRICA: 6 things that need urgent attention in 2023
GUEST: Wandile Sihlobo - WANDILE SIHLOBO - Senior Fellow, Department of Agricultural Economics, Stellenbosch University
GUEST: LEIGH MYLES - to do the interview below, she is the Business Development Manager at Profitroom.
Matriculants share their vision and future endeavor
GUEST: Zingce Kondlo
GUEST: Nikisipho Khovana
GUEST: Bataung Qhotsokoane - Technology Researcher at iAfrikan
Interview: The Crypto Dominoes Are Still Falling
GUEST: MUZIKAYISE MABHENA - Director of Public Programmes, Masakhe Library and Literacy Programme
Interview - Masakhe Literacy Programme
GUEST: Norman Msaka – Coder and Scholarship Recipient
Interview: BOFA - The Tangible Africa scholarship cohort of 2023 have been selected
GUEST: Angela Deh – Clinical Psychologist
Interview: Why we make resolutions (and why we fail)
GUEST: Thapelo Mohapi
Interview: UNIQUE ENERGY DEMOCRACY PROJECT A SUCCESS AGAINST ALL ODDS
INTERVIEW: Navigating Januworry: Nutritious meals on a budget
Guest: Moloko Mehlape - Dietitian & Lecturer at Sefako Makgato Health Sciences University
INTERVIEW: Preparing for their first day of big school: advice for parents and children
GUEST: Caylee Randall - Grade 1 teacher at St Martin's Preparatory School
INTERVIEW: Understanding ransomware and how prevalent it is in South Africa
GUEST: Bataung Qhotsokoane - Technology Researcher at iAfrikan
The importance of financial literacy for children
Guest: Yamkela Khoza Tywakadi - Publisher at Blank Page Books
GUEST: Linda Mbatha – Founder of Sibambisene Foundation
INTERVIEW: #CommunityWatch: Sibambisene Foundation
GUEST: Paula Quinsee - Relationship Expert and Author
INTERVIEW: New Year's Resolutions and successfully sticking to them
GUEST: Sewela Langeni – Co - owner of Book Circle Capital
INTERVIEW: Children’s Literature in 2022
GUEST: Bataung Qhotsokoane - Technology Researcher at iAfrikan
INTERVIEW: The power of African languages inclusion within the technology space
Guest: ASHANTEWAA NGIDI- DIRECTOR AT INSTITUTE OF AFRIKOLOGY.
INTERVIEW: IMANI (FAITH) IS THE SEVENTH AND FINAL PRINCIPLE OF KWANZAA
GUEST: GERALD MWANDIABIRA - CEO OF SUGAR CREEK WEALTH
INTERVIEW: PERSONAL FINANCE AND NAVIGATING JANU-WORRY
GUEST: Dr. Gerald Maarman – Senior Lecturer , and member of Centre for Cardio-Metabolic Research in Africa at Stellenbosch University
GUEST: JENNIFER FITCHETT - Associate Professor of Physical
Geography, University of the Witwatersrand
GUEST: JUSTIN SMITH - Head of Business Development WWF (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE)
Interview: WWF @ COP 27
GUEST: BOICHOKO DITLAKE - Kagiso Trust’s Civil Society Manager
INTERVIEW: THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS
GUEST: Dr Veini Naidu – HIV Community Service Lead Broadreach Health Development South Africa
“Composting your organic kitchen waste at home has a lot of advantages,”. By understanding exactly what went into the growth process, you can feed your plants in the
healthiest way possible while lowering carbon emissions, using wasted food, and enriching your soil.” says Carmen Jordaan
We talk Composting 101
Whole Earth Recycling, based in Johannesburg, sorts more than 120 tons of recyclable material each month and Whole Earth Recycling Owner, Carmen Jordaan, together with her husband Danie Jordaan, have recently launched Whole Earth Organic Farm, which aims to get more people on the ‘green train’ by effortlessly converting customers’ organic kitchen waste into nutrient-rich compost.
Jordaan says: “There is no act too small to make a difference, and people generally underestimate how powerful recycling from home can really be. Reducing carbon emissions and keeping an eye on the use of materials such as plastic are two things that come to mind when considering the value of recycling.
GUEST: CARMEN JORDAAN - Co-Founder of Whole Earth Recycling & Whole Earth
Organic Farm
CLUE: This park straddles the border between South Africa and Namibia and
was formed in the early 2000’s. Regarded as the most unique mega-ecosystem
in the world
ANSWER: /Ai-/Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
P.S: Namibia and South Africa renew transfrontier park treaty in effort to
increase tourism
Ai-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park is made up of rugged kloofs, high
mountains and dramatic landscapes that sweep away inland from the Orange
River divulge the fact that you are now in the vast mountain desert.
An international treaty, signed in 2003, incorporated the AiAis Hot Springs Game
Park in Namibia and Ai-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier National Park in South
Africa, resulting in the establishment of the Ai-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier National Park.
This is a harsh and unpredictable land where water is scarce and life-sustaining
moisture comes in the form of early morning fog called Ihuries or Malmokkies by
the local people which rolls in from the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean, sustaining a remarkable range of small reptiles, birds and mammals.
A staggering assortment of plant life, some species occurring nowhere else, is to
be found here, with gnarled quiver trees, tall aloes and quaint half-mens keeping
vigil over this inscrutable landscape.
One of the main features of the combined park is the worlds second largest
canyon the Fish River Canyon.
GUEST: GENEVIEVE MAASDORD - Regional Communications for the Arid
Parks
South Africa’s biggest restaurant awards are back after two years, and the
judges have traversed the country to uncover the best places to dine.
Their verdicts will be announced at the Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant
Awards at the Grand Arena in Cape Town on 20 November 2022.
The event has become a culinary highlight unto itself. The food served at
the Eat Out Awards aims to capture the essence of fine dining in South
Africa and has delighted hundreds of guests over the years. Cooking at
this year’s anticipated ceremony will be some of South Africa’s leading
chefs, educators and innovation specialists. Each of these chefs was chosen not only for their passion, technical skills and expertise but also for
how they are helping to motivate, develop and improve the South African
food industry.
GUEST: CHEF MOSES MOLOI– Head Chef at Zioux
Writer, Historian and Founder of WWW.AFRICATODAYYESTERDAY.ORG
• 1906 Pretoria City Council receives a donation of 200 Jacaranda seedling imported from Australia
• 1906 The Heart of Darkness novel published
• 1910 Cairo’s major hotels launch self propelled automobile made available for
tours of Egyptian antiquities
• 1884 Berlin Conference - scramble for Africa
• 1925 1st Airplane flight from London to Cape Town
• 1869 Suez Canal opens in Egypt
• 1829 From the Cape of Good Hope looking for new seals to hunt in Antartica
Guest:James Hall
South Africa’s biggest restaurant awards are back after two years, and the
judges have traversed the country to uncover the best places to dine.
Their verdicts will be announced at the Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant
Awards at the Grand Arena in Cape Town on 20 November 2022.
The event has become a culinary highlight unto itself. The food served at
the Eat Out Awards aims to capture the essence of fine dining in South
Africa and has delighted hundreds of guests over the years. Cooking at
this year’s anticipated ceremony will be some of South Africa’s leading
chefs, educators and innovation specialists. Each of these chefs was chosen not only for their passion, technical skills and expertise but also for
how they are helping to motivate, develop and improve the South African
food industry.
GUEST: CHEF MOSES MOLOI– Head Chef at Zioux
The highly anticipated single release, Bazokhuluma ft Zakwe & Mthunzi
is finally out! Celebrated, award-winning singer and songwriter Kelly
Khumalo releases the official debut single from her much-anticipated upcoming album, From A God To A King.
After performing the single at her recent show From A God To A King
Tour, supporters are thrilled to be finally streaming the single on multiple
platforms. Bazokhuluma directly translates to “They will talk”. This can
be seen as a powerful term that expresses that people will talk irrespective of what you do, and that should not deter you from living your life. We
can see Kelly live up to this phrase throughout her personal life.
“Bazokhuluma will definitely be a December hit. Working with Zakwe and
Mthunzi has been so amazing and this song is a perfect transition to welcome the upcoming album. A King does not bother himself with what other
people have to say, he just reigns, and this song describes the magnitude
of this,” says Kelly
GUEST: KELLY KHUMALO– Singer and Songwriter
World Diabetes Day is on 14 November. Education on diabetes is vital, because even in
2022, many people who have the disease don’t realise it.
Diabetes is one of the largest global health emergencies of the 21st century and among
the top 10 causes of death worldwide.1
South Africa has one of the highest rates of diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa.1 The International Diabetes Federation estimates that there are approximately 4.6 million South
African adults with diabetes, about half of whom are not yet diagnosed.1 In South Africa,
diabetes is the second leading cause of death, with 90 000 South Africans dying from
diabetes-related causes in 2019.
It’s therefore extremely important for consumers to be aware of their diabetes status, as
prompt, proactive intervention, along with early treatment intensification and a healthy
lifestyle, can have a significant impact on type 2 diabetes, and its associated complications.
GUEST: DR. ZAHEER BAYAT - Physician, Endocrinologist and Chair of the Society for
Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa (SEMDSA).
GUEST: KHETHIWE SIBANYONI – Founder Of Kheti’s Foundation
INTERVIEW: GUEST PRESENTER - INTERVIEW
GUEST: AMONGE SINXOTO - Founder of Blackboard Africa and Author of "My Big Name"
INTERVIEW: GUEST PRESENTER - PROFILE
GUEST: MOMO MATSUNYANE - Festival Director Zwakala Festival
Interview: The Market Theatre Foundation launches the line-up for the Zwakala Festival 2023
GUEST: THABITHA DALAMO - Founder of Baby and I
Interview: Adoption Expo provides resources to couples looking to start a family
GUEST: HANNELIZE ROBINSON – Group Executive: Events of African Fashion International
Interview: THOUGHT LEADERS – AFI celebrates 15 years of existence
GUEST: TSHIRELETSO YVONNE DIOGO - Director for MTV Shuga Staying Alive
Interview: MTV Shuga Down South 3 auditions
GUEST: WESLEY DIPHOKO - Editor-in-Chief of Fast Company (SA) magazine
Interview: THOUGHT LEADERS - “How paying for Twitter blue tick will heal blue bird”
GUEST: Lize Labuschagne, environmental interpretation officer at the Karoo DesertNational Botanical Garden
Guest: Dr. Brett Pyper - Arts, Culture and Heritage Practitioner
INTERVIEW: GUEST PRESENTER
Guest: Bra Bizza Buthelezi - Chairperson of the Cosmopolitan Collective (Mentor and teacher in Mamelodi’s jazz appreciation community)
INTERVIEW: GUEST PRESENTER
Guest: Cantal Willie-Petersen – Lecturer of University of Witwatersrand and South African
Guest: Jodie Lemphane – Lecturer in the Division of Clinical Anatomy at the University of Stellenbosch
Guest: Wandile Sihlobo - Chief economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of SA and Author of ‘Finding Common Ground: Land, Equity, and Agriculture’.
GUEST: Jabulane Ngubeni – Executive Manager Tourism and Business Development iSimangaliso
GUEST: BONGANI MAHLANGU - Journalist and Writer
3 Books to Consider for your Holiday Reading over the festive season What are you reading currently and how are you finding the book? To share what he is reading we have
GUEST: Dr Jabu Mtsweni - CSIR Chief Researcher in Information and Cy-bersecurity
SCIENCE: SOUTH AFRICAN RESEARCHERS PROVIDE PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR BUILDING INCLUSIVE SMART COMMUNITIES IN DEVEL-OPING COUNTRIES
GUEST: KWANELE NYEMBE - Honours student in drama and performing arts, crowned the National Poetry Slam champion during Poetry Africa
GUEST: ACQUELINE GOLDIN - Associate Professor ExtraOrdinary in the Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of the Western Cape,.
Interview: The role of teaching in finding your voice as a writer
Guest 1: Russouw Motlhampe – High School Teacher
Interview: The role of mentorship in entering the professional world
Guest 2: Sandile Memela – Journalist and Mentor
GUEST: Prof Becky Ackermann - Biological Anthropologist in UCT’s Human Evolution Research Institute
Guest: Dr Natasha Winkler-Titus - Head of the Leadership Development Programme at Stellenbosch Business School
GUEST: Tšhegofatšo Mabaso - Curator of Contemporary Art at the Iziko South African National Gallery
Guest: Anthony Idowu Ajayi - Associate research scientist, African Population and Health Research Center
GUEST: Prof Christian Moro – Associate Professor of Science and Medicine, Bond University, Australia
GUEST: CARLA JANE CHRISTIE - Student 1000 Hills Chefs School, a regional finalist from KZN.
Guest: Branko Brkic – Editor of Daily Maverick
Guest: Anneli Kamfer – Singer and Performer
GUEST: DR. GCINA MHLOPHE - Storyteller & Founder of Gcinamasiko Arts and Heritage Trust
GUEST: THULANI SIBISI - Deputy Chair of patient affairs with the Prostate Cancer Foundation of South Africa and Former Marathon Runner
GUEST: PROF. SHINGAI MUTAMBIRWA
Technical schools pupils overcome lack of funds to be innovative
As SA continues to live in the shadow of load-shedding and petrol hikes,
pupils from two Gauteng schools of specialisation – the Soshanguve Automotive School of Specialisation and John Orr Engineering School of Specialisation in Johannesburg – have built a solar-powered train and car respectively.
The pupils looked at the crisis the country finds itself in and came up with
innovative solutions using solar energy.
The innovative projects were among creations by university students showcased at the Sasol Innovation Expo held at Carnival City in Brakpan, on the
East Rand, on Thursday.
This made the schools the only ones that participated in the expo.
When Sowetan visited the Soshanguve Automotive School of Specialisation,
north of Pretoria, on Friday, matric pupils showcased their amazing train
called Modjadji, which is named after the late Rain Queen, Makobo Modjadji, who died in June 2005. The blue train has mirrors, wipers and carpets.
It consists of four solar panels to power it up, a motor and a 46V battery that
can run the train up to a speed of 60km/h.
Civil technology (construction) pupil Lethabo Nkadimeng, who came up with
the idea to build the train in 2020, when he was in grade 10, said he was
proud of the end-product as they had worked hard to put it together when
time was not on their side.
“We had to carry both the co-curriculum and extracurriculum syllabus in a
short time,” he said, emphasising that academically they had to perform
above 90% to pass.
“The structure was manufactured and done by the mechanical engineering
pupils while the electrical engineering pupils did the auto electrical work,
which is the lights and wipers.
“The mechanical engineering pupils also had to connect the motors and all
the wheels to run the train while the civil engineering pupils dealt with the
wooden flooring and carpets,” said Nkadimeng.
He said he had known about the expo when he had an idea of building the
solar-powered train but when they completed the project the school had entered it for the expo
Guest: Ronnie Masindi
Guest: Princess Nkwana
GUEST: ALEX MORAN – Leverhulme Early Career Research Fellow
In solemn praise of Mischievousness requires humour, wit and a deep knowledge of humanity, and may even be at the root of science.
Guest: Dr Liani Maasdorp - Climate Story Lab ZA co-director, impact
consultant and UCT film lecturer.
Climate Story Lab ZA invites Southern African creatives to submit innovative and
imaginative projects for an opportunity to participate in a four-day residential lab
near Cape Town in January 2023.
Calling creatives to act on the most pressing emergency facing humanity - the climate
crisis. The first Climate Story Lab ZA is an incubator aimed at shifting the narrative and
amplifying communication around climate change in order to make positive impacts
against the global crisis.
• The work and mission of Climate Story Lab
• The call to creatives and their role on issues of climate change
• The work you hope to be produced by the creatives
• How they can take part and where to find additional information
Applications can be made online: https://climatestorylabza.org/application-form/
and close on 7 October at 5pm.
Climate Story Lab ZA calls for submissions of creative narrative-based projects
whether they are films, animation, social media campaigns, XR/VR/AR, theatre,
dance, stand-up comedy, poetry, children’s/teen/adult fiction writing, podcasts,
visual art, performance art – anything that uses a creative medium to communicate a message about climate change.
Up to eight projects will be selected for CSL ZA, and up to two team members
per project will be invited to a four-day lab near Cape Town from 22 to 26 January
2023. The lab will focus on developing the stories, designing impact strategies,
and introducing projects to potential partners.
Creatives from Southern African countries including Angola, Botswana, Eswatini,
DRC, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South
Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe may apply.
“We keep hearing about the issue and how dire the situation is,” explains Dr Liani
Maasdorp, CSL ZA co-director, impact consultant and UCT film lecturer. “People
feel overwhelmed and sometimes don't do anything because they don't think they
can make a difference. But one person can - as long as we all do something. Statistics and graphs don't move people to action, but emotions do. That is why we
are inviting creatives to come together to make their stories as strong as possible
and make sure they reach the right audiences to take action against the climate
crisis.”
“We see creatives as a kind of emergency corps rushing in at a time when global
leaders are just not acting fast enough,” explains Anita Khanna, climate justice
activist, producer and CSL ZA co-director. “Creatives can help spread the message about how urgent this is, push back against false solutions to the crisis in
accessible ways, help to get people to see that climate impacts are affecting
every part of their lives, and importantly, give us a vision of a world that sustains
life, not one that destroys it.”
“We firmly believe that storytelling can reach into the hearts and minds of people
and shift behaviour and inspire action. Now is the time to harness our creative energy to support urgent and innovative action on the climate crisis” says Miki Redelinghuys, CSL ZA co-director, documentary filmmaker and impact producer.
This intensive residential Lab is supported by the UMI Fund and hosted by the
UCT Centre for Film and Media Studies in partnership with Doc Society and the
Climate Story Unit
GUEST: DION CHANG - Founder of Flux Trends
Dion Chang is a strategic thinker, a walking ideas bank. He is one of South Africa’s most
respected trend analysts and founder of Flux Trends, which takes the unique view of
“trends as business strategy”.
https://www.fluxtrends.com
SONGS
1. Hope by Arlo Parks (fits into "resilience" conversation)
2. Feet don't fail me now by Joy Crookes (fits into heritage conversation)
Flux Trends specialises in identifying unexpected business opportunities within shifting
trends, and specifically the impact of disruptive technologies – across all industries – ensuring that global trends have relevance when translated for African, and South African
businesses.
Dion is passionate about assisting companies embrace change and embedding a culture
of innovation into corporate operating systems. As a result, he is used as a management
consultant for businesses facing disruption and challenged with adapting to a new world
order.
He lectures Foresight and Innovation Implementation modules for executives and senior
management at various business schools, including GIBS, UCT’s Graduate School of
Business and Duke CE. He has devised and hosted three trend conferences and published three trend books.
Apart from being an information source for cross-industry trends for many journalists, he
also writes columns for City Press, Acumen (a C-suite business quarterly for GIBS) and is
a regular podcast contributor to eBizRadio.
His 20-year experience in the media industry as a journalist and media spokesperson, enables him to provide insights into the ever-changing relationship between brands, consumers and the communication channels that bind them.
He has a deep passion for youth trends and subcultures, as well as for innovation for
greater good. He is an intrepid traveller, global citizen and proud South African.
https://www.news24.com/citypress/columnists/dionchang/dion-chang-worryburnout-when-resilience-becomes-an-insult-20220807
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tDd8vK_6go
GUEST: THATO MOTHOPENG - Chairperson Soweto Tourism
www.sowetotourism.org.za
September is Tourism and Heritage Month ; SOWETOis a destination with great
heritage and attractions. The Visit Soweto Expo is to take place 29-30 September.
Organised by Soweto Tourism and Business Development NPC
The purpose of the expo is to:
1. Showcase to local, domestic, regional and international visitors what
Soweto has to offer as a destination of interest and choice for the tourism
market.
2. Showcase local products and services offered in Soweto
3. Give an opportunity for local small businesses access to market
4. Assist develop local economic development
5. Promote Soweto and surrounding areas
6. Celebrate unity in diversity, heritage and tourism Month
The expo will take place as follows:
Venue : Maponya Mall (parking area)
Time : 10 am till 6pm
Date : 29-30 September and 01 October 2022
Benefits : Visit Soweto Expo
SMMEs to benefit: 100 smmes
Brief
The Visit Soweto Expo is a two day out door fun and interactive event exhibiting
local products and services the vibrant township of Soweto has to offer.
Not only will the event showcase that, but offer more opportunities like networking
with local, private and government business representatives. Opportunity to funding and market access.
Locals and visitors will have an opportunity to know more about Soweto in a fun,
safe and family friendly environment. While celebrating the resilience of our historic township post Covid 19.
The event is meant to give an opportunity to local businesses to promote themselves, trade and establish partnerships with others from in and surrounding areas.
GUEST: EMILE JANSEN - Artist
WORD DOMINATION
South African-born hip-hop artist Emile Jansen returns from the USA to work on
his 14th album, “Black Noise”. He is said to complete two books and promote 40
of his Heal The Hood book clubs in September.
Fondly known as Emile YX?,
4R's Surplus Bookstore
4R's for Writing, Reading, Remuneration, Rehumanization
Jansen, who originally hails from from Cape Town, currently lives in Alpharetta,
Atlanta, Georgia USA, with his wife and two kids. He is known for being a part of
Cape Town's original Pop Glide b-boy crew, which started in 1982.
“I recently became a green card holder and will create similar work in the USA like
I do here with ‘Heal The Hood Project’ and ‘Hip Hop Culture’.
“In the meantime I have released a book called ‘Reconnect The String’ I return in
September to set up book clubs and release another book I wrote called ‘A
Colouredful Life’ as well as ‘Making a Black Noise’, part 1.”
“I moved to the USA to help my wife with our kids while she took care of her mom
who is suffering with a form of Parkinsons,” he shared.
Jansen brought his children home to SA to visit his parents and family after three
years of not being able to travel due to the pandemic.
He is also on a mission to raise funds for 480 books for the “40 Heal The Hood
Project” in South Africa.
“The HTH Project Book Clubs are part of the 4 R's Project.
(1) Writing our own stories,
(2) (2) Reading our own stories,
(3) (3) overstanding the Remuneration that products related to our stories can
generate and explaining ways of diversifying the income streams from these
creations,” Jansen said.
“This also involves assessing times when others made money from our stories
and ancestral intellectual property and demanding reparations. (4) The last R is for
Rehumanization and the sense of equality, humanity and pride that spreading our
own story creates.
“It also helps to develop more than the one story told about our heritage and potential. It demands that others have no excuses to read about our stories and return our humanity that was and is stripped from us by the racist and singular
views being spread.”
The tour of the “40 Book Clubs” will end in October at the South African Hip Hop
Museum in Gauteng. The 25 other interested communities or individuals wishing
to host a book club can email info@healthehood.org.za
People can buy PDF copies of Jansen’s book and donate the hard copy to one of
the “40 Book Clubs”.
Contact Heal the Hood Project at info@healthehood.org.za
TWYG returns this year with the 4th annual Sustainable Fashion Awards supporting designers who use best practice to help change fashion.
Entries are open from now until 11 October 2022.
GUEST: JACKIE MAY – Founder and Editor of Twyg
GUEST: SIYA MTHEMBU - Lead Singer The Brother Moves On
SONGS: “BAYAKHALA” & “SWEETIE LOVE OH”
Zola gives praise to the uniquely South African seven-colour (or several-colour) concept with a selection of more simply delicious recipes
that tap into the heart of our food nostalgia, with a focus on going
back to basics. The idea of Simply Seven Colours is for you to create your own
unique seven-colour menu, by picking recipes from different chapters
or ‘colours’. From green, yellow, orange, brown, white, red, a rainbow
of colours and, of course, desserts to round off your seven-colour
meal, this book is sure to bring you more simply delicious joy.
GUEST: ZOLA NENE - Chef
SAfm Celebrates Heritage Month with a live Broadcast in the North West next
Saturday 17th September. The unveiling of the memorial for Africa’s First
Olympians Len Taunyane and Jan Mashiane at the Cedar Heritage Lodge.
Unveiling of the memorial of Africa’s first Olympian
GUEST: Sarah Ripley Forsyth – General Manager at Recreation Africa Leisure
Industries
The Wheelchair Division will make its debut at the 2022 Cape Town Marathon
taking place on 16th October. Entries close on 12 September.
GUEST: RENEE JORDAAN : Race Director of the Sanlam Cape Town
Marathon
CLUE: A diverse collection of heritage museums that includes an
1848 farm and wagon house that still stands today. ANSWER: DITSONG: Pioneer Museum. The Pioneer Museum in Silverton is part of DITSONG: Museums
of South Africa, a family of eight museums across Tshwane and
Johannesburg. Today the DITSONG: Pioneer Museum in Silverton will be hosting
Selaelo Selota’s inaugural One Country Concert.
GUEST: LEMOHANG ZINCUME - Marketing Manager at Manager
DITSONG: Museums of South Africa
The Calendar of African History WWW.AFRICATODAYYESTERDAY.ORG
has been launched
GUEST: JAMES HALL - Writer, Historian and Editor of The Calendar of
African History www.africatodayyesterday.org
Guest: Ngaire Blankenberg- Director, National Museum of African Art Founded as a small museum on Capitol Hill in 1964, the museum became a part of the Smithsonian in 1979 and, in 1987, it moved to its current location on the National Mall.
Guest: Luke Radolf- Luke Rudolf was born in 1977 in London where he lives and works. Rudolf’s paint-ings juggle digital and traditional mark-making to create enigmatic figures entan-gled in a kinetic matrix of lines and planes. While there are recognisably modernist elements, Rudolf tests the limits of painting by engaging digital techniques. Exhibitions include Screen Space, Slate Projects, London in (2014), Luke Rudolf, Kate MacGarry, (2012), Newspeak: British Art Now pt.2, Saatchi Gallery, Lon-don, TAPEWORM, Neon Parc, Melbourne, Luke Rudolf, Kate MacGarry, London and The Library of Babel / In and Out of Place, 176/Zabludowicz Collection, Lon-don, all 2010. https://www.lukerudolf.com
Guest: Nelisiwe Xaba- Nelisiwe Xaba was born and raised in Soweto and is currently based in Jo-hannesburg, South Africa. She is a celebrated contemporary dance chore-ographer whose multi-media projects tour extensively and have brought her international acclaim. She collaborates with artists in and outside of her me-dium. Most notably, with fashion designer Carlo Gibson of Strangelove, cho-reographer Kettly Noel and film director Mocke J van Vueren for which they received a 2013 FNB Art Fair prize. Her body of work is politically driven and challenges stereotypes of the black female body and cultural notions of gen-der mainstreams. Xaba is currently represented by the Goodman Gallery in South Africa.
Ngaire Blankenberg is the director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art, A premiere museum devoted to the arts of Africa. The museum’s collection of more than 12,000 objects represents nearly every area of the continent of Africa and contains a variety of media and art forms. Previously, Blankenberg was a consultant for museums and cultural destina-tions around the world, finding innovative ways to connect cultural resources to new audiences and -reimagining the museums of the future. She has advised clients on concept development, operations and business planning, programming, stakeholder and public engagement and more. Her recent consulting clients include the National Gallery of Canada, Superblue, Museum and Archive of the Constitution at the Hill (Johannesburg), the Ca-nadian Museum for Human Rights, MEG—Musée d’ethnographie de Ge-nève, Olympique de Marseille football club and other global and local institu-tions. In 2017, Blankenberg served as the head of content and strategy for Kossmanndejong, an Amsterdam-based design agency where she helped museum clients shape their interpretive approach to exhibitions, strategic planning, new business development and content development. Previously, she spent eight years (2008–2016) at Lord Cultural Resources as a principal consultant. From 2015 to 2016, she served as the director of Lord Cultural Resources in Europe. In addition to her extensive work consulting for museums and cultural herit-age sites, Blankenberg is an award-winning TV and documentary producer and director, public speaker and a published author. Blankenberg holds a Master of Arts in media and cultural studies from the University of Natal, in Durban, South Africa, and a bachelor’s degree in jour-nalism from Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She succeeds Augustus Casely-Hayford, who was director of the museum until March 2020. Deborah Mack from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture has served as the interim director of the museum.
Guest: Dr. Sian Tiley-Nel, Head of the University of Pretoria Museums
NEW BOOK ON MAPUNGUBWE ARCHIVE "PAST IMPERFECT: The Contested Early History of the Mapungubwe Archive, South Africa" by Sian Tiley-Nel. Guest: DR. SIAN TILEY-NEL - Head of University of Pretoria Museums Mapungubwe is a world heritage site and national park located on the border be-tween South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. From about 1000 AD the settlement there developed into a major African state before being abandoned by the 1300s. Mapungubwe has been the subject of diverse scientific enquiry and archaeological research since the early 1930s. As a heritage site, however, it challenges colonial, nationalist and apartheid views of prehistory. The vast global trade that’s evi-denced by masses of trade glass beads and local artisanship of metals at Mapun-gubwe shows that Africa was not a ‘dark continent’, devoid of technology and inno-vation. Mapungubwe’s prehistory was excluded during apartheid to support more Eurocentric views of South Africa’s past. Now a new book, Past Imperfect, offers a study of this archive of research and reveals gaps, silences and missing voices, some deliberately erased. The author, a curatorial specialist, historian and archae-ologist, Sian Tiley-Nel, discusses her findings. What is the Mapungubwe Archive? For more than two decades the Mapungubwe Collection has been on public dis-play at the University of Pretoria. The world-class collection, including a famous gold rhino and other significant materials, is a critical research collection for the precolonial era. It has been viewed by hundreds of thousands of people since be-ing made more accessible after 1999 at the University of Pretoria. The same cannot be said for the associated Mapungubwe Archive, which for dec-ades lay in departmental storerooms at the university in boxes, as old papers and ageing photographs. As an academic, historian and conservator, I was responsible for the archive, which was often unfunded and unvalued as a research asset. It was only in 2018, when I submitted a grant application to the US Ambassadors Fund for Cultural What was neglected and what would the missing voices tell us? The gaps, silences and missing voices in the Mapungubwe Archive usually indi-cate highly selected material that was deliberately not kept and is most probably in private possession or was simply destroyed. There were missing letters, photo-graphs and other content. There were gaps in the archive chronology, no field re-ports and the like. Some of the Mapungubwe Archive material is related to when the site was used as a military terrain on the farm Greefswald. Many military rec-ords are tied up in the Department of Defence and some still have an embargo. Other forms of missing narratives outlined in the book refer to the neglect of oral history and indigenous knowledge of Mapungubwe Hill as a sacred site by local communities. Fortunately the recognition of community voices has increased over the decades.
Is this the case in many archives in South Africa? Sadly, the destruction, reckless handling and poor conservation efforts of historical records is notable and widespread even today, globally. The book acknowledges upfront the loss of countless important South African archives over years, not just by research institutions, but by government, private and public institutions as well. Yet the fact remains that the Mapungubwe Archive does exist. Even if with gaps and omissions, it remains one South Africa’s greatest heritage archives for the continent
Guest: Nokulinda Mkhize, Sangoma, Writer In her debut book Ancestory, Nokulinda Mkhize distils a lifetime of insights from her family and community life, as well as her experience as isangoma.
WORD DOMINATION NOKULINDA MKHIZE'S DEBUT BOOK ANCESTORY GUEST: NOKULINDA MKHIZE - Sangoma, Writer In her debut book Ancestory, Nokulinda Mkhize distils a lifetime of insights from her family and community life, as well as her experience as isangoma. " I am in-spired and honoured to be able to share information, insights and knowledge from my life in my community, and as isangoma, that enriches the quality of people’s lives,” says Mkhize. Ancestory is a work of reclamation and remembrance. It draws on the timeless wis-dom of African forms of knowing and seamlessly integrates history, research and folklore, as well as centuries of cultural intelligence
Guest: Prof. Jason Buck - Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Austin University.
Guest Presenter: Dr Mandla Langa – Author
Guest 1: Lisa Combrinck
Guest 2: Andries Oliphant
GUEST: Dr Desmond Oriakhogba - Senior Lecturer, Department of Mercantile and Private Law at the University of Venda
Guest: Thompson Mutshinyalo – Director of Gardens at South African National Biodiversity Institute.
GUEST: DR. STEPHEN ANTHONY WOLF- Postdoctoral Scholar The Pennsylvania State University
Guest: SALMAN KHAN - Independent Geo-Political Analyst South East Asia. PhD candidate Political Science and International Relations University of Jhb.
GUEST: PROF. LAURA PEREIRA - Associate professor, Global Change Institute, University of the Witwatersrand
Guest: Dr. Lorato Mokwena - Lecturer University of of the Western Cape; she holds a PhD in Linguistics
In with the old: taking the long view when restoring grasslands
An article in Science by various Academics, they argue strongly that restoration interventions should be long-term, and benchmarked by an understanding of the complexities of ancient grasslands.
GUEST: PROF. SALLY ARCHIBALD - Professor in Animal, plant and environmental sciences at Wits.
This Tuesday 9th August marks 66 Years years after the Historic 1956 Women’s Anti Pass March to the Union Buildings in Pretoria. We reflect on the courage the women of that time led with and demanded their right to dignity and freedom of movement without passes.This morning we talk to 2 women who advocate for what is right in the challenges that face us today.
GUEST: NONCENDO MADUBEDUBE - General Secretary of Equal Education
South Africa’s fragile democracy has reached a crossroads. In the face of
mounting social and economic challenges such as crime, poverty, hunger,
unemployment and the highest inequality in the world, we cannot continue
down the same paths that brought us here. We have been rudderless as a
country. A nation adrift like a ship at sea with no direction or impetus to
move. We find ourselves waiting. Each looking in the distance for some
messianic other to rescue us. The politics of the day and the leaders it has
produced look as tired and helpless as we feel.
GUEST: TESSA DOOMS– Social Commentator and Director of Rivonia
Circle
Guess The Destination: This park occupies 2100 sq km with a huge covering by natural woodlands and bushes. Landlocked country in southeastern Africa
Guest: Aysegul Ergul - Director of Women Platform at Turquoise Harmony
Guest: Sipho Hotstix Mabuza
Guest: Cultural Producer
Gaps in leadership in the South African cultural and creative landscape have
become apparent as the sector struggles to adapt and respond to these uncertain times. A partnership between BASA, Common Purpose SA and Manchester
International Festival aims to create a network of emerging leaders who can
propel the sector with renewed vigour. The Cultural Producers Programme,
supported by the British Council Creative Economy program
Guest: Stafano Marani - CEO of Renergen a dual-listed helium and
natural gas company
We need to balance our arguments for and against renewable energy. It isn’t just
sunshine and breezes out there
Guest: Kriya Ganghia - Motorsport Commentator
Four times Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel announced on Thursday that he will be retiring at the end of the 2022 season. What does this mean
for the sport.
GUEST: XOLELWA KASHE KATIYA - Indlulamithi Executive Committee Member and Project Lead
The Social Compacting Seminar discussed the possibilities of co-creating and
framing what a new social compacting process might look like for South Africa.
GUEST: Dr. Siphiwo Mahala is a literary critic, novelist, short story writer and playwright, plying his trade in both English and Xhosa languages.
GUEST: PROF. MIKE WINGFIELD - University of Pretoria’s (UP) Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute
GUEST: CHERINE FAHD - Associate Professor of Visual Communication in the school of Design, University of Technology Sydney
Guest: Simphiwe Dludlu - Former Banyana Banyana Captain, U/17 national
team head coach and coach of the Tshwane University of Technology women's
High performance soccer team
Guest: Brian Kamanzi - Energy Policy Researcher at the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ)
GUEST: DASEN SARUGASER - A Member of the Chefs with Compassion 67 000 Litre challenge organising committee.
GUEST: DAVID LEWIS - trade unionist, academic, policymaker and - best recognised as a corruption fighter.
GUEST: Mashudu Masutha
GUEST: Ivan Vladislavic – Novelist
10h00 – NEWS with Anne Moosa
Guest: Sibongiseni Shabalala and Albert Mazibuko, Members of The Ladysmith Black Mambazo Musical group
Guest: Kurt Ackermann – Food Dialogues Organiser and CEO of
the SA Urban Food & Farming Trust.
Guest: Mpho Buntse - Queer activist currently serving as national head of communications for Embrace Diversity Movement and leader of ANCWL LGBTIQ+ Desk
Guest: Prof. Rebecca Garland, Associate Professor in the Department of Geography, Geoinformatics, and Meteorology at the University of Pretoria
Guest: Prof. Sean Davison - Author of Price of Mercy
In September 2018, Professor Sean Davison was arrested for the murder of Dr Anrich Burger, a once-fit athlete turned quadriplegic who begged Davison to assist him end his life in 2015.
Guest: Dr. Siphiwo Mahala - Novelist, Playwright, Arts and Culture Practitioner
This rich and absorbing biography of Can Themba, iconic Drum-era journalist and writer, is the definitive history of a larger-than-life man who died too young. Siphiwo Mahala's intensive and often fresh research features unprecedented archival access and interviews with Themba's surviving colleagues and family.
Guest: Mike Joubert - Founder Billybo Group
Guest: James Tagg - CEO of Quicket
Guest: Nyimpini Mabunda - CEO: GE Southern Africa & Chairman: US-SOUTH AFRICA Business at U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Guest: Khangwelo Muronga- CSIR Research Group Leader
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) in collaboration with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) launch the PotholeFixGP app for Gauteng motorists
Guest: Paul Keursten -Co-Founder of Workshop17
The Future of The WorkSpace
WFO (work from the office), the pre-Covid business norm was replaced with WFH (work from home) during Covid, resulting in a major shift in our workplace thinking. Post-Covid the WFH is fast becoming the WNH, (work near home) tapping into an inspiring and functional work environment and community close to where you live.
Guest: Wayne Godwin- Head of East Africa and the Indian Ocean, JLL (Commercial Real Estate Services).
OPEd: Shift Towards Domestic Tourism a Game Changer in Post-Covid-19 Recovery By Wayne Godwin (appeared on www.africa.com )
Guest: Cyrus Watuku - Interim Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity in South Africa
Habitat for Humanity, a global NPO is inviting sponsors and volunteers to participate in its annual #BuildForMadibaSeason, in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
GUEST: PROF. TAWANA KUPE - Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria (UP), and a professor of Media Studies and Literature
This nature reserve is always the first to record snowfall during the winter in the Western Cape.
GUEST: HEIKE DE KOCK - Manager
GUEST: DR. PETER KIMANI - Professor of Practice, Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communications (GSMC)
There are spaces of joy, power, poignancy in Cape Town that whilst not on the chi list demonstrate massive citizenship, vibrancy and community. The Magnet Theatre in Observatory is one of those spaces.
Guest:Prof Mark Fleishman, prof of drama at UCT, and artistic director and founder ofthe of Magnet Theatre Guest:Mihlali Bele Gugulethu Wendy Mohlale from Kraafontein
GUEST: HANNAH PEARCE – Hockey player for the national team and captain of Harvard University
CLIP – Twitter | @karim_kamar: When the music makes you have to end your phone call
Guest: Karim Kamar - British Pianist
Guest: Lerato Mogoatlhe – Journalist and Author
Guest: Gomolomo Lesejane - Black queer feminist writer and gender justice activist
Guest: Sewela Langeni – Owner of Book Circle Capital
Guest: Dr. Timothy Heffernan - Postdoctoral Fellow at University of New
South Wales’ School of Built Environment
GUEST: Leah Parry – Violinist, Singer, Ballerina & Part of the KZN provincial Synchronised swimming team.
Guest: Inge Lotter - BeeKeeper and member of the South African Bee Industry Organization
GUEST: DR. SAME MDLULI - Manager and Curator of the Standard Bank
Gallery in Johannesburg
GUEST: KENEILWE SEBOLA - PhD Candidate at Rhodes University's Centre for Biological Control
Guest: DR. ROBERT VENTER - School of Business Sciences senior lecturer
and project leader
GUEST: JUSTICE MUKHELI
GUEST: FHATUWANI MUKHELI,
Photography and Film Directors; Co-Founders on “I See A Different You”
Guest: JOHN CLARKE - European Commission’s agriculture department’s international affairs Directo
(YCC) plans on assisting young creatives to generate their own income opportunities.
GUEST: JASON LEVIN - Youth Content Collective Chair
voicenotes of Youth Benefiting from the Program
GUEST: BERTHA MUCHADEYI - Social Work and Vulnerable Programmes Man ager at Rays of Hope
Guest: BONTLE MODISELLE - Dancer/ Choreographer/ Owner of the Bontle Modiselle Dance Studio
Guest: SIR ABNER MAKGAMATHA - Artistic Director representing Design
GUEST: SIPHO TWALA – Founder of Khwebula Arts
GUEST PRESENTER: Dr Pali Lehohla – Former Staticiab General/ Founder of Pan African Institute for Evidence
His guest: Xolelwa Kashe
Interview: The National Sea Rescue Institute launches the country’s first offshore rescue craft built entirely in SA
GUEST: Brett Ayres – Executive Director – Rescue Services
Photography: Takes first prize at the Life Frame Photography: If COVID WAS A COLOUR
GUEST: Tatenda Chidora – Fine Art and Fashion Photography
Interview – World Veterinary Day – Celebrating the role of Veterinarians to
the health of animals, people and the environment.
Guest: DR. CAITLIN VENNIKER – Veterinarian
GUEST PRESENTER: Professor Jonathan Marks teaches, researches, and consults in the field of high-growth entrepreneurship, family business, corporate innovation and entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial finance.
His guests: SARA DAITZ and DR PAM HELLER-STERN
GUEST: CHEF RYAN COLE
Inspired by the nature amongst which Salsify restaurant is situated (both of mountain and sea), Chef Ryan Cole and his consummate team are constantly creating intelligent, restrained and utterly compelling dishes - which always draw heavily from the seasons and produce available at any given time.
Heavy rains caused damage across the coastal city.
African News Agency photojournalist’s Doctor Ngcobo and Theo Jephta were on the ground, taking pictures of the ensuing destruction on the streets of Durban.
GUEST: DOCTOR NGCOBO - Photographer
GUEST: THEO JEPHTA - Photographer
GUEST : JANNIE SMITH - Regional manager at GivenGain for South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa.
The #GameForGood initiative enables gamers to livestream their gaming sessions to their armies of online supporters in exchange for donations to their chosen charities and it is proving enormous with fundraisers.
GUEST: PROF. JOHN STREMLAU - Former vice president for peace programs at The Carter Centre
Guest: Yasmin Rajah – Director of Refugee Services in Durban
Guest: Robbie Brozin – Trustee of the Constitution Hill Trust
Scifest Africa and Social Innovation Hub put together the “Festival in a box” programme. Autistic wonder winning the prize for Innovation and Industry
Guest: Naledi Ngoqo and Lusanda Magutywa
Guest: DAVE DUARTE - Founder of Treeshake, Campaigner and Educator
Guest: MARLON PARKER – Founder of the Reconstructed Living Labs
Guest: BRIDGET MCNULTY - Author of "The Grief Handbook”, Content Strategist and Co-Founder of Sweet Life
GUEST: STEVE SACK - Artist, Curator, Cultural and Creative Ecosystem Specialist
GUEST: COUNCILLOR RON HARRIS - MMC for Community Development in the City of Joburg
08h15 - CLIP – SONJA BASS on Buskaid celebrating 25 years at the Linder
Guest: Nthabiseng Malesa - Violinist (18 years old)
Guest: STUART McFARLANE - Researcher of Auditory Perception and Cognition at RMIT University (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology)
Guest: CYNTHIA STIMPEL - Co-Founder Citizens of Conscious and Author of “Hijackers
On Board: How One Courageous Whistleblower fought against the capture of SAA"
Guest: SHELDON MORGAN – Founder of Service in Motion
Guest: DELLA TOGNA - Whistleblower
GUEST: JACKIE CARROL: Managing Director of Optimi Workplace & co-Founder of Media Works
GUEST: PROF. NOX MAKUNGA - Professor of Medicinal Plant Biology Stellenbosch University
GUEST: KRIYA GANGIAH - Motorsport Commentator
GUEST: MBALENHLE NTOMBELA - Founder of Paddocks Jhb Grand Prix
Viewings
Guest: THABISO MOHARE - Regional Coordinator and Spokesperson for The Music In Africa Foundation
Guest: PJ SABBAGHA - Artistic Directorship & Founder The Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaborative
Guest: VICTOR KGOMOESWANA - Author of Africa Bounces Back & Africa is Open for Business
Guest: NONDUMISO PIKASHE – Ses’fikile Wines
Guest: SIMPHIWE SITHOLE – Vegetable Farmer
Guest: PROF FLORA VEIT-WILD - Professor of African Literatures and Cultures at Humboldt University
GUEST: Prof. FRIKKIE MARE - Professor of Agricultural Economics at the University of Free
GUEST: TUMI NKOSI - Director of Executive Education and Programme at the Johannesburg Business School
Guest Presenter’s 1st Guest: Pinky Chirwa – Clinical Services Director Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital
Guest Presenter’s 2nd Guest: Sister Sadie Cutland – Co-Founder Childhood Cancer Foundation (CHOC)
GUEST: JONATHAN ANCER – Journalist & Author
GUEST: CHRIS WHITFIELD – Journalist & Author
GUEST: LUNIKE MONA – 1st Team Coxswain Selborne College Rowing Team & Prefect
GUEST: KUMKANI SIPAMLA – Member of the Selborne College Rowing Team
Delheim Estate’s learning partnership has trained young graduates and they have
launched their own wine brand. The all new uLutsha wine brand was officially launched on 24 February at a celebratory event at Delheim Estate. It is the culmination of what started as a learning
project and has now become the development of a brand by a team of young PYDA
(Pinotage Youth Development Academy) graduates, the first of its kind.
GUEST: Nora Thiel - Delheim Executive Director
True fashion: The French Institute of South Africa and the Goethe-Institut South Africa have joined forces to champion five emerging designers shaping the Future of sustainable South African fashion with the support of the Franco-German Cultural Fund. Conscious consideration of materiality, intricate craftsmanship and
Guest : Burton Miles - Mentee of the True fashion program
South African poet and writer Ismail Joubert known as Tatamkhulu Afrika passed
away in December 2021 (1902–2002) , A call to remember him and his work has
been made.
GUEST: Dr Halim Gençoğlu - Ottoman Scholar and Research Fellow in the Department of Sociology’s Re-Centering Afro Asia Project
COVID - 19 ANNIVERSARY:SA Marks 2 years since the first Covid case confirmed On 5 March 2020, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced that a 38-year-old KwaZulu-Natal man who had just returned from Italy had tested positive.
Guest: Prof Salim Abdool Karim - Clinical Infectious Diseases Epidemiologist
In just a few decades rising sea levels and erosion are set to alter Africa’s shoreline, wiping out important heritage sites, some of which are not yet known to science, a new study shows.
Guest: Shaun Millie -Freelance journalist
Ecobricks and Plastic Pollution a call to action by the Khuthaza Foundation to join them in Diepsloot Jhb this morning. An initiative aimed at combating plastic pollution.
GUEST: SIPHO MABUSELA - Co Founder and Director of Khuthaza Foundation
GUEST PRESENTER : Adv Mojanku Gumbi – Chancellor University of Venda
The 1st woman to be appointed as Chancellor in the University’s 40 years of existence. She is the 6th Chancellor of the University.
09h35 Guest Presenter’s 1st Guest : Rita Motlana : Country Lead for International Organisation Girls for Girls
09h50 Guest Presenter’s 2nd Guest: Nomsa Mazwai – Founder of Funk it I’m walking
Sydelle Willow Smith – Co Founder of The Sunshine Cinema Company on what Impact Documentaries are and their Role in community and storytelling
GUEST: PROF. LEONA RAFFERT - Director of the CoLab for Digital Inclusion Innovation University of the Western Cape
Guest: EMILE JANSEN - Founder and Creative Director of Heal the Hood Project
Guest: Tanswell Jansen – co-Director of Heal The Hood, Cape Town
Guest: DR. IFESINACHI OKAFOR-YARWOOD – Lecturer of Sustainable Development at the University of St. Andrews
Guest: MSAKI – Singer and Songwriter
Guest: KRISTI-LEIGH GREESE - Choreographer and Dancer
Guest: Shoeshoe Qhu - Station Manager Voice of Wits
Guest: Lisa Pereria - Studio and Web Producer Ireland National Television and Radio Broadcaster (RTE)
Guest: William Bird - Director Media Monitoring Africa
Guest: Koketso Sechane - SAfm Radio Host of “The Meeting Point”: Wednesday and Thursday 8-10pm
Guest: Mujahed Jantjies from Swellendam
Guest: Njabulo Dube from Ladysmith
Guest: Gail Baker from Kloof
09h38 – CLIP – The Tinder Swindler official trailer
Guest: Thinus Ferreira - Founder and Editor TV with Thinus
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has called on African governments to support the establishment of a negotiating mandate for a legally binding global treaty on marine plastic pollution at the fifth United Nations Environment Assembly (Unea) scheduled to take place from 28 February to 2 March 2022
Guest: Lorren de Kock who is the Project Manager: Circular Plastics Economy programme at WWF
Women Are The Architects of Society' solo exhibition by Kganya Mogashoa, currently being presented at the State Theatre, celebrates women. On display are portraits of iconic women including Winnie Mandela, Charlotte Maxeke, Miriam Makeba stamped with the words 'FUTURE BANK NOTE,' a trend
Guest Kganya Mogashoa - Fine Artist of exhibition currently running at the SA state Theatre titled women are the architect of SA
African Art Galleries Association (AAGA) has announced the third edition of the Emerging Painting Invitational (EPI), the pan-African prize dedicated to supporting emerging contemporary painters and painting.
Guest: Valerie is the Director First floor gallery Harare and valerie is Co founder and Co ordinator of the project Emerging Painting Invitational (EPI)
Emerging from the live performance hiatus dictated by the Covid-19 pandemic, Moving into Dance Trust is proud to have received a grant from the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture’s Mzansi Golden Economy Fund for the national tour of Sunnyboy Motau’s work, “We are Still Marching”.
Guest: Nadia Virasamy - Moving into Dance
Guest Sunny boy - choreographer
Guest: Prof Mary Scholes - Research Chair Global Change and Systems Analysis School of Animal Plant and Environmental Sciences Wits University
Guest: Sandile Ngidi - Poet Cultural activist and spokesperson Amazwi Museum of South African Literature
Guest: Roshnie Monosammy - Director of southern AFRICAN arts exchange and Co-Producer of Desmond Tutus Special tribute stream together with assistance of other organisations
Dr Lauren Graham- Director Centre for social development in Africa at University Johannesburg
Guest: Lerato Ntwampe is a Social Media Legal Consultant - Cyber safety Enthusiast. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Law as well as a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Pretoria in South Africa. She currently serves as an advisory board member of the Film and Publication Board's Research Reference Group.
Guest: Azraa Ebrahim – 2021 Matriculant of Open Special School (KZN)
Guest: Ziyaad Banderker – 2021 Matriculant of Rondebosch Boys School (WC)
Guest: Anle Spies – 2021 Matriculant (Audio Clip – 08h25)
Guest: QAANITAH HUNTER - Award-Winning journalist and political editor at News24 | Author of Eight Days in July: Inside the Zuma unrest that set South Africa alight
Guest: JEFF WICKS -Co-Author of "Eight Days in July” Inside the Zuma unrest
that set South Africa alight | News24 investigative journalist
Guest: Stale Wig - Post Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Social Anthropology at the University of Oslo
Guest: Songezo Zibi - Co-Founder of The Rivonia Circle and Former Editor of Business Day
Guest: Karien de Waal – Founder of Join Bands, Not Gang (NPC)
Guest: Jordan van Jaarsveldt – Music Pupil
Our guest presenter this morning is Soweto-born, One South Africa Movement leader and founder, former leader of S.A's official opposition party, the DA. We speak music, Books & Politics
Guest: Mmusi Maimane - Leader & founder One SA Movement
2nd part of guest presenter Mmusi Maimane gets to interview
Political Analyst Thabo Shole-Mashao, an old childhood friend. Mr. Maimane will engage with Mr. Shole-Mashao about education, a topic which Mr Maimane says is very critical in this country…
Guest: Political Analyst Mr. Thabo Shole-Mashao, an old childhood friend of One South Africa Movement leader and founder, Mr. Mmusi Maimane
Uvongo Beach on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast remains closed to bathers despite a decrease in toxicity levels. This week after a sewage spill contaminated the water at Uvongo Beach. For the latest developments we’re joined on the line by…
Guest: Demond Desa, an environmental justice activist in Durban, KZN
Can employers ask prospective employees if they vaccinated and if they want the job they must be vaccinated?
Guest: Osbourne Molatudi, Employment and labour law specialist, at Mulatudi Attorneys
As the January wave of back-to-school spending ramps up, ProudlySA has launched a competition to promote locally manufactured goods ahead of the new academic year. Proudly South African Chief Marketing Officer Happy MaKhumalo Ngidi says it’s time for consumers to join retailers in turning the page on South Africa’s economic malaise by shifting focus to locally made stationery and school-wear. She Joins us on the line…
Guest: Happy MaKhumalo Ngidi, Chief Marketing Officer at ProudlySA
We spoke to a voracious reader, who is never without a book; Adrienne Harris, the CEO of Harvest Group Management and the Publisher of the book "Flying with Pride", which tells the story of the development of the South African flag. Adrienne Harris loves reading so much that she says she would probably spend her time reading the backs of cereal boxes if she didn't have anything else available.
Guest: Adrienne Harris, the CEO of Harvest Group Management and the Publisher of the book "Flying with Pride"
Guest: Vumile Msweli - Career Coach-CEO:Hesed Consulting|acclaimed career coach & Harvard trained teacher
Guest:Dr Carmen Martinez Vargas. Higher Education and Human Development Research Group University of the free State
Guest: Dr. Unathi Sonwabile Henama, an #AcademicSangoma at the Tshwane University of Technology
Guest: Melissa Lainn – Integrated Nutritional Coach
Guest: Dr. Moloko Metlape - Dietician
GUEST: PROF. DEBASHIS BASU - Head of the Department of Public Health
Medicine University of Pretoria
GUEST: LETLHOGONOLO MOKGOROANE – Co Founder Cheeky Natives Literary Podcast
GUEST: DR. ALMA-NALISHA CELE – Co Founder Cheeky Natives Literary Podcast
GUEST: Andrew Willicott – Pianist
GUEST: Gary Willicott - Father of Pianist, Andrew Willicott
GUEST: DR. TLALENG MOFOKENG – Special Rapporteur at the United Nations on Sexual and Reproductive Rights, Medical Doctor and Author
SAMA-nominee Nomfusi, she has a bigger profile overseas than in her home country
Guest: NOMFUSI – Singer and Songwriter
GUEST: DR. MARIETTE PRETORIUS - Postdoctoral Researcher, Center for Viral Zoonoses and Mammal Research Institute, University of Pretoria, University of Pretoria
The Windybrow Arts Centre strives to be a space that promotes social awareness and thought leadership; they believe that it is through creating platforms where conversations and opinions can be shared safely and openly, that we can move closer to building our nation. The 25th of November marks the beginning of 16 days of Activism, a global movement that calls upon the nation to speak out in shared activism. In a build up to the 16 Days of Activism this year Windybrow Arts Centre are inviting young people to pen down essays that speak from the heart as a shared response to the activism against gender-based violence.
Guest: Zintle Radebe, the programs officer at Windybrow
Charges against Cabbage planter in Tshwane Djo Nkuna have been withdrawn. We speak to find out how he plans to move from ordeal.
Guest: Djo Nkuna, Pavement cabbage planter
Rutger Hoekstra is the author of Replacing GDP by 2030 which was published by Cambridge University Press in May 2019. He is also the founder of MetricsForTheFuture.com – a consultancy company which helps international organisations, governments and companies go Beyond-GDP and Beyond Profit. This page provides a summary of CV, publications as well as two research databases on Environmental Input-Output and Beyond-GDP publications. The page is slightly out of date and will be updated in the summer of 2019. New publications, projects and updates of the archives will be communicated through my twitter account.
Guest: Rutger Hoekstra, Author, Researcher of Environmental Sciences Leiden Uni Well Being Economy Alliance Visiting researcher at CML collaborates on environmental input-output modelling and Beyond-GDP
Guest: Dr Paul Behrens, Author of “The Best of Times The Worst of Times: Futures from the Frontiers of Climate Science”
Amonge Sinxoto, a phenomenal young activist that uses her voice to empower young women to believe in themselves through an NPO Blackboard Africa, which she started at the age of 15.
Guest: Amonge Sinxoto, Founder Blackboard Africa
What books can you gift this festive season? We speak to book worm and Voice of Wits station manager, Ntsoaki Qhu who loves a combination of political and current affairs books.
GUEST: Wits station manager, Ntsoaki Qhu
Petitions and protests, environmental activists are now also launching a consumer boycott of Shell stations to block the oil & gas company from seismic blasts on ocean floor.
Guest: Liz Mcdaid, Green Connection Strategic Lead
16 Days of Activism Eastern Cape women’s rights champion
Guest Dr Lesley Ann Foster, Founder Masimanyane Women's Rights International
Struggling business sector pleads with President Cyril Ramaphosa not to impose stricter lockdown and what impact will this have on the Tourism Industry?
Guest: Sthembiso Dlamini, Acting CEO of South African Tourism
The hotel, named Sanctuary Mandela, opened in September for guests seeking to bask in the ex-president's energy. For as much as the building has been remodelled, the management wants it to feel like a home. The goal of financial sustainability is a key difference from other sites that memorialise the struggle against apartheid.
Guest: Sello Hatang, CEO Nelson mandela foundation
The Joburg night scene is again coming alive with the debut presentation of the
Hilarious and brand new Fat Smiles Live Standup Comedy Show.
Guest: Basil Dube -marketing manager fat smiles comedy
Magnet Theatre, experts in creating theatre for 3 - 6-year-olds, brings you four wonderful new theatre performances perfectly aimed at pre-school and Grade R audiences. The performers have been specially trained to engage and communicate with young audiences. Each production explores a different material, captivating and fascinating the audiences with Magnet Theatre’s particular brand of play and physical theatre. Predominantly using body language, song and striking visual images these four productions offer totally unique South African theatrical experiences. It is a perfect opportunity to introduce little ones to the magic of live performance.
Guest: Jennie Reznek, Artistic Director at Magnet Theatre
Acces, a pan-African music business event organized by the Music in Africa Foundation in a different African city annually, is bringing music industry professionals from across the globe - including musicians, label executives, publishers, promoters, managers and festival bookers - to Johannesburg for the fourth Music in Africa Conference for Collaborations.
GUEST: Thandiswa Mazwai, renowned South African musician
Help the delivery people of South Africa. There are organisations working to provide the correct safety equipment, such as helmets, jackets and boots to aid in protecting the drivers
Guest: Mike-Lacey Smith, who runs the No Livery, No Delivery
Motoring feature we look at the Land Rover
Guest: Nico Smit resident motoring contributor
Television played an interesting role in my life. Of course, as a toddler I had my favorite shows – I even had a ‘Barney’ doll that I would sit with any time Barney and Friends came on. However, as I got older, I stopped watching TV as much. With a dad and an older brother who didn’t share my television tastes, I preferred to read books instead or watch the odd movie with them. As the Internet got more extensive, streaming movies and TV shows became easy. It opened a world of viewing without commercial breaks, and I loved it.
Gus Silber, Pop Culture expert
Spotlight on Homeless community Series of initiatives to campaign for the implementation of a National Homeless Manifesto…
Guest: Raymond Perrier - Director of Denis Hurley Center
NSRI’s Pink Rescue Buoy initiative has been a ground-breaking innovation for Drowning Prevention since 2017, winning the IMRF Award for Innovation and Technology in 2018
Guest: Andrew Ingram, NSRI Drowning Prevention manager
A new luxury restaurant is on the horizon for the Marble Group called Zioux in Sandton, Johannesburg. Much buzz has been created as it is set to push the boundaries of luxury when it opens its stained-glass doors. The creators, top celebrity chef David Higgs and Gary Kyriacou, founder of The Marble Group are describing it as a playground for the adventurous.
Guest: Dino Constantinou, Operations Director of Zioux restaurant
Guest: Wendy Tlou – Executive Head of the Humanitarian Relief and Brand Communication at the Solidarity Fund
Guest: Mabalane Mfundisi - Co-Convenor of the CCF (Community Constituency Front)
Guest: Lucy McGray – Co-Founder of Latitudes Online
Guest: Pebafatso Mokoena – Painter, Printmaker and Educator
GUEST: Lisa Jaffe – Founder of Guillotine
GUEST: Anathi Ndima – Pupil at Anton Lembede Academy
GUEST: Bonolo Kganane – Pupil at Anton Lembede Academy
GUEST: Prof. Alex van den Heever – Chair of the Social Security Systems Administration and Management Studies at the WITS School of Governance
Guest: Dr Tebogo Deo – Fertility Specialist and the Director of Genesis Reproductive Centre
GUEST: SHANNIN ANTONOPOULO – Managing Director of Operations and
Education Development at Artist Proof Studio
Dr. Ela Manga practices integrative medicine with a special interest in Burnout and energy management. Her founder of Breathwork Africa, an organisation committed to empowering people with all walks of life with simple tools of self-awareness, health, resilience and peace. We offer private sessions, monthly workshops and training of breathwork facilitators locally and abroad. I write, speak and facilitate workshops and retreats on the subject of energy management and burnout.
Guest: Dr Ela Manga - Founder Breathwork Africa
Millennials say their unhappy with traditional social institutions, mass media and the lack of social progress. They are also reluctant to trust leaders, particularly those who run companies that are not aligned with their values and political views. The same can be said about Lesego Mapeka who quit his 9 – 5 to follow his passion. We chat to him about his creative agency and outdoor hiking movement ‘Epic Hikes’.
Guest: Lesego Mapeka - Founder of Epic Hikes
Healing from Chronic Illness as a patient of Dr. Ela to finding her own program working with people one on one in exploring the inner parts of themselves- curated experiences that are non-linear from gardening, painting and movement. Engaging the mind and holistic body systems. Inward human adventure exploring the inner parts of ourselves
Guest: Julie Robinson - Founder of In-Venture
Thousands of historic artefacts have been destroyed in the Congolese town of Gungu after a private museum burnt to ashes. The objects at the National Museum of Gungu represent one of the Democratic Republic of Congo's most important collections, says the BBC's Emery Makumeno in the capital, Kinshasa. At least 8,000 or 9,000 items dating back to the end of the 18th Century were ruined. The cause of the fire is still unclear
Guest: Khehla Chepape Makgato - Artist, Curator, writer and philanthropist
housed in a boutique shopping complex, 44 Stanley, in Johannesburg. It is built around his collecting practice focused on preserving archives and memorialising social and cultural history from southern Africa. He’s turned his own personal library and archive into a public art project.
Guest: Kudzanai Chiurai - Artist
Johannesburg-based diver Zalika Methula is fundraising to cover her expenses to participate in the world junior diving championship in Russia. Grade 9 pupil Methula has been doing just that since the age of 11, as she is more than determined to pave her way into the not so popular aquatic sport of international diving.
Guest: Zalika Methula - 15 year old Diver
Guest: Danilo Cogrossi - Coach
Covid-19 has had a major impact on our daily lives, in different ways, and with other groups feeling deserted and hopeless due to the new or old behavioural patterns and trends that we see in our society when it comes to treatment. The LGBTQIAP+ community and people living with dis-abilities are amongst those groups that feel left out than ever before in terms of opportunities, inclusion in the economy, participation in the community etc.
Guest: Zakhele Mgobhozi - Founder Modern Community Foundation (MCF)
A more than 400-page report was compiled by The Inkathalo Conversations and commissioned by the City of Cape Town in 2020 into life as a homeless person in Cape Town. The report covers eight general areas, including the criminalisation of homeless people, and the institutional drivers of homelessness. It also features “special reports” on what it calls homeless tax, and on the controversial Strandfontein Camp that was established by the City for local homeless people as a response to the Covid pandemic.
Guest: Lorenzo Davids - CEO Development Impact Fund
Google has announced the launch of the Global Initiative for Excellence in Journalism Education to enhance journalists’ training in Africa.
GUEST: DOROTHY OKOO- Google Head of Communications and Public Affairs
Tracing The (Post) Apartheid Novel Beyond 2000
GUEST: DANYELA DIMAKATSO DEMIR – Co –Editor of the Book
(co-editor is Olivier Moreillon)
The Open Book Festival returns with an eight part podcast series celebrating just some of the works of literature to come out of SA this year. The series will run from 8 – 24 November 2021.
GUEST: VASTI CALITZ - Open Book Festival Organiser
We are checking in on The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project - building the world's largest radio telescope to explore the Universe.
The SKA Observatory has signed agreements with the Australian and South African governments to host its telescopes and associated infrastructures.
GUEST: TAKALANI NEMAUNGANI - Director: Multiwavelength Astronomy At the Department of Science and Innovation
Its Voting Weekend and the New Centre for Social Development in Africa has produced a research brief that unpacks how gender differences may play out at the polls
GUEST: PROF. LEILA PATEL - South African Research Chair in Welfare and Social Development and was the Founding Director of the Centre for Social Development
Last year during the Covid-19 lockdown, forty wooden forms representing the letter B in Willem Boshoff’s seminal work The Blind Alphabet (1991), were presented in wood, steel and aluminium as part of an online documentary project for the Moving Cube, UJ Art Gallery’s online platform. This is part of the extensive MTN Art Collection. GUEST: NIEL NORTJE - Manager : MTN Art Collection
GUEST: Prof GERHARD STEENKAMP - veterinary specialist in dentistry and maxillofacial surgery at the Faculty of Veterinary Science University of Pretoria
GUEST: PROF. JOHNNY PETER - Unit Head and also serves as Head of the Division of Allergology and Clinical Immunology at Groote Schuur Hospital
In the belief that reading provides a crucial tool in assisting inmates with their reintegration into communities, the Department of Correctional Services has launched the annual Funda Mzantsi Championship. Working in collaboration with the National Library of South Africa, the department officially kicked off the 11th Funda Mzantsi Championship (4 – 7 October) at the Anew Hotel Capital in Pretoria.
Guest: Mandla Mona – Programmes Manager at the Centre for the Book (Outreach Unit) – National Library of South Africa
Fula Mobile is a global app which supplies fuel and other convenient supplies at any time, anywhere. Our next guest is a tech specialist whose travels inspired the development of the mobile application: “I traveled to France a couple of years ago to a tech conference. There were very exciting and new tech developments including Uber. I wanted something different and how to advance technology.”
Guest: Lubabalo Nojiwa - Founder of the Fula Mobile App
The 25th Edition of Poetry Africa is one of the biggest contemporary poetry events on the African continent and offers a weeklong celebration of wordsmiths across all ages and cultural and diverse linguistic backgrounds. This year’s winner of the Youth Poet category is 17 year old learner Tshiamo Mqweba.
Guest: Tshiamo Mqweba – Winner of the Youth category at Poetry Africa
Food rescue organisation, SA Harvest, has celebrated its second anniversary, coinciding with World Food Day on 18 October 2021. It celebrates two major milestones – the delivery of 11 million meals to hungry people and the imminent launch of a branch in the Eastern Cape.
Guest: Alan Browde –Founder and Chief Executive Officer at South Africa Harvest
The Poetry in McGregor Festival, an annual highlight on the festival calendar in the Western Cape, is now in its ninth year and will bring together poets and poetry lovers from all over the country for a feast of the written word once more.
Guest: Jane de Sousa - Coordinator of the Poetry in McGregor Festival
This week's major story on Social Media in our country involved Grilled chicken brand Nandos and Gareth Cliff's Burning Platform show as he hosted a discussion on politics and the upcoming elections with DA Leader John Steenhuisen and community activist, Mudzuli Rakhivhane, in which Cliff insinuated that racism was not as big a problem as poor service delivery.
Guest: Nelisa Ngqulana - Managing Director and founder of PR Trends ZA
The Media Innovation category at the Loeries focuses on the ideas that truly push our creativity forward. It recognizes innovation on any media platform and is designed to recognise the brands and agencies who exhibit truly brave thinking in their use of media. The TikTok and Loeries relationship is set to flourish in 2022, with bi-monthly TikTok awards and a TikTok sub-category that aims to develop, grow and reward brands and agencies, from across the region, with the most innovative TikTok content.
Guest: Preetesh Sewraj – Chief Executive Officer of the Loeries
The contribution of the Cultural and Creative Industries to the GDP shrank by R42.2 billion in 2020, representing a 50% drop from 2019. This is one of the findings from the latest report on the Impact of Covid-19 on the Cultural and Creative Industries undertaken by the SA Cultural Obser- vatory (SACO). The report was released this past Friday in Soweto.
Guest: Prof. Jen Snowball - Chief Research Strategist at the SA Cultural Observatory
Masonwabe is a 24-year-old designer/illustrator, founder of Create Studios and textile design graduate. He grew up in a small-town called Edutywa, but is originally from a village called Engwane, where he has drawn most of his inspiration. He has worked alongside textile retailer, Airloom and menswear retailer, Markhams to bring his designs to new audiences. Today, he chats to us about the lessons he has learned in the industry and provides advice to upcoming designers.
Guest: Masonwabe Ntloko – Founder and Director of Create Studios
The Night Embassy is a residency programme centred around “Freiraum”, a space for unbridled self-expression and unlimited creativity. From 12th November, to 4th December, the selected Ambassador will be exploring new directions in nightlife culture through various artforms and foster a strong sense of community. On 11th December, the Night Embassy closes out with a big underground celebration in the city of Johannesburg.
Guest: LeloWhatsGood – Content Creator, DJ & Writer
When Lerato Mogoatlhe left South Africa for a planned three-month break to West Africa little did she know that those three months would turn into five years. She shares her food journey from Senegal, Zanzibar and Tunisia.
Guest: Lerato Mogoatlhe - Traveller and Author
With international travel restrictions easing after 20 months of Covid-19 lockdown, South Africa’s renowned Kingsley Holgate exploration team have revealed the launch date for their new, year-long transcontinental expedition. The Defender Transcontinental Expedition and departing on 27 October from Cape Agulhas, it promises to be one of their most challenging geographic and humanitarian journeys to date: a 30,000-kilometre expedition through 30 countries
Guest: Kingsley Holgate - Explorer
The Cederberg region is a living testament to the people that traversed the area thousands of years ago. Dedicated to preserving the cultural history of this ancient land, Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat just outside Clanwilliam on the Cape West Coast has been blessed in this regard. In this retreat of timeless serenity and beauty, guests can also discover the cradle of mankind. Paintings and relics discovered in the abandoned cave dwelling dotted throughout the reserve offer insights into a world so different to our own.
Guest: Rory de Plessis - The Lodge General Manager at the Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat
Every October and November, the streets of Johannesburg and Pretoria fill with purple blooms, as thousands of beautiful jacaranda trees bloom over Gauteng’s two great cities. The jacaranda spring is a natural spectacle that fills Gautengers with pride, as the province shows off its spectacular beauty worthy of celebration.
Guest: Laurice Taitz – Publisher of the Johannesburg in Your Pocket
South African green-tech company pilots first ever 100% electric reefer trailers. The new innovation keeps freight chilled at temperatures down to -25 °C. This is the first of its kind and is being initiated in the Netherlands in a partnership with Unilever, TIP Trailer Services and transport company Daily Logistics Group. What does this all mean?
Guest: Clinton Bemont – Chief Executive Officer – Maxwell and Spark
Constitution Hill Creative Collab, the programme will support artisans, craftspeople, illustrators and digital designers by selling their work on the Constitution Hill online market: The Movement Store.
Guest: Dawn Robertson – Chief Executive Officer at Constitutional Hill
Griffith University researchers are a step closer in the fight against malaria with the development of a broad-spectrum vaccine that can be freeze-dried making it suitable for deployment into malaria-endemic countries.
Guest: Prof. Lynn- Marie Birkholtz – Head of the Malaria Parasite Molecular Laboratory at University of Pretoria
Our next guest is a clinical infectious diseases epidemiologist who is recognized for his contributions to HIV/AIDS and leadership in the global response to COVID-19.
Guest: Professor Salim Abdool Karim - Director of CAPRISA
Soweto might not boast the exotic, colourful allure of forest birds but the wetlands that dissect the urban sprawl are still home to a gorgeous array of airborne life.
Guest: Raymond Ramolokeng – Professional Birdwatcher and Tour Guide
Scatterlings of Africa is a memoir filled with extraordinary stories of the determination with which Johnny Clegg pursued his quest to play the music he wanted.
Guest: Jesse Clegg – Musician
Guest: Jaron Clegg – Writer and Director
A 42-seater Atlas Digibus has been kitted out with laptops, two teaching stations, and Wi-Fi for learners to participate in online teaching programmes. Learners from five primary schools in the township of Langa, Cape Town, will now benefit from a bus transformed into a fully equipped mobile classroom.
Guest: Brendan Fogarty – Director of the Vusa Academy
Gift of the Givers’ founder has been named the 2021 Social Justice Champion and he has dedicated the award to his team who have worked tirelessly over the past two years.
Guest: Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman – Founder of Gift of the Givers
At the age of 8, our next guest began his professional racing in the 2-stroke kart series. He was entered into the 2019 Rok Cup Championship by his team - “Spice Karting Team”
Guest: Reagile Mailula – Professional Go-Karter
Today, we unbox the all-new 2021 Mazda BT50 and our motoring expert gives us his review. This bakkie will be assembled locally as of next year in the Isuzu Gqeberha plant.
Guest: Nico Smit – Motoring Journalist
Gas energy generation licenses approved despite environmental concerns. Fishing communities in Saldanha Bay and Gqeberha are worried that this will kill the fish their livelihoods depend upon.
Guest: Liz McDaid - Strategic Lead at the Green Connection
The source of the Jukskei is in the centre of Johannesburg and it runs out for about 50km to join the Crocodile River just beyond the city's northern reaches.
Guest: Sean Christie - former Journalist and Author
Field Band Foundation uses the model of American marching bands, based on the model of American marching bands that has been “Africanised” to produce a unique performance product combining brass music and dance movements inspired from a wide variety of traditional and contemporary sources.
Guest: Nicky Du PLessis of the Field Band Foundation
The City of Johannesburg has officially unveiled its new smartphone app and WhatsApp-based chatbot to allow residents to log a call for the potholes they find in their communities. The launch of the pothole reporting tools follows the COJ’s partnership with Dialdirect Insurance and Discovery Insure earlier this year, in an attempt to fast-track the ongoing war on potholes across the city.
Guest: Themba Mathibe – Head of Department: Communications at Johannesburg Road Agency
Hospital at Home is a digital health tech start-up that focuses on providing hospital-level care for patients without them leaving home. The founder has been shortlisted for the Äänit Prize.
Guest: Vuyane Mhlome – Quoro Medical
Squid Game is anything but your typical Korean television drama. Viewers have presented a story set around macabre games in a fight to the death. it is Netflix’s top show in 90 countries.
Guest: Dr. Sarah A. Son - Lecturer in Korean Studies at the University of Sheffield
With Otto du Plessis founder of Bronze Age Foundry who worked closely with Paul.
When artist Paul du Toit discovered a material called concrete canvas he was able to transform his heavily textured paintings into sculpture on a grand scale. The monumental ‘Expanded Canvas’ will be exhibited alongside 12 smaller and medium-sized pieces at a groundbreaking exhibition at IS Sculpture on Tokara Wine Estate, Stellenbosch, opening in October.
GUEST: Dr Frikkie Maré, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of the Free State (UFS)
A STANFORD honeybee sanctuary will soon benefit from an initiative that will encourage guests at a hotel group to adopt a hive.
GUEST: TIM HEDGES - Trustee of Honeybee Heroes
Who is in your Book Circle and What are you reading? Sewela talks to us about a bookstore she co founded you might like to visit
GUEST: SEWELA LANGENI - Co-Owner Book Circle Capital
Active citizen scholarship recipient Tanya since Grade 6 has been a strong advocate for the rights of South Africans born foreign National.
GUEST: TANYARADZA KASEKE - 17 year old Grade 12 student Sacred Heart College
Netflix ‘Made in SA’ content generates excitement for travel
GUEST: BRONWEN AURET - GM Brand and Marketing SA Tourism
South African poet, playwright and producer Siphokazi Jonas will be the featured poet at the 25th Poetry Africa Festival presented by the Centre for Creative Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal from October 11 to 16.
GUEST: SIPHOKAZI JONAS - Poet
GUEST: DR SHAVIT SACHS - naturopath and secretary for the South African Naturopathic Association (SANA)
The Lost Language of the Soul, a new novel from Mandla Langa GUEST : MANDLA LANGA - Author
GUEST: PHALA OOKEDITSE PHALA - Animateur for the Centre for the Less Good Idea & Curator for season 7
Earlier this year the Shared Value Africa Initiative held a discussion titled The Role of Academia in Fighting Gender Based Violence and Femicide; now the call is to include the private sector as well with an online survey that needs thousands of voices including. GUEST: PROF. CORNÉ DAVIS - Associate Professor, Strategic Communication, University of Johannesburg
The Chief Curator of the James Hall Museum of Transport, Gaisang Sathekge, states that to resuscitate museum spaces by decentering the idea that heritage is a traditional and sacred concept GUEST: GAISANG SATHEKGE- Chief Curator James Hall Museum Transport
GUEST: CHEBET CHIKUMBU - Regional Director for Southern and Eastern Africa at Global Citizen
GUEST: SARAH HAINES - Director National Heritage Council Project Company Long March to Freedom
GUEST: PROF. DIANE ABRAHAMS - Director of the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management at the University of Johannesburg
GUEST 2: ATHENA MAZARAKIS - Founder & MD Embodiment Now
GUEST 1: NICHO APHANE - Contemporary dancer / Choreographer / Facilitator
Net#work BBDO is having a meltdown GUEST: ROANNA WILLIAMS – Chief Creative Officer of Net#work BBDO
12-year-old Linamandla Manana decided to do some research as to why traffic lights only depend on electricity. GUEST: LINAMANDLA MANANA - Grade 6 Learner
South Africa will remain on the United Kingdom's red list. GUEST: DAVID FROST - CEO The Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (Satsa)
GUEST: THEO CROUS - Guitarist Springbok Nude Girls GUEST: FRANCOIS KRUGER - Drums Springbok Nude Girls
GUEST: MARK COOMBE - UK-born chef, in the hospitality industry in South Africa he is officially SA’s reigning pizza-making champion
GUEST 1 : NONKULULEKO HADEBE - Umtshayelo Foundation (she works with Stephanie Lamour)
GUEST 2 : KERRY DALE-HOFFMAN - Souper Troopers (she works with Caryn Gootkin) : Soupertroopers:
The Johannesburg Contemporary Art Foundation or JCAF, is one of those extraordinary jewels in Johannesburg. The space is open to the public on a booking basis, and offers an extraordinary exhibition of international and local works. The current exhibition Liminal Identities in the Global South features artists from across the global south diaspora. I spoke to Clive Kelner, the executive director of JCAF,and asked him firstly to explain what the global south means. GUEST: CLIVE KELNER - Executive Director JCAF
New book highlights everyday kindness in South Africa GUEST: DR. JESS AUERBACH – Author & Lecturer at the Dept of Anthropology North West University
This Week on Wednesday 8 September was INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY The South African Book Development Council (SABDC), the organisation behind the annual National Book Week (NBW) which actively
Pride and Prejudice is a BBC series, in a new HD version to BritBox. An Adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice The six-part drama is written by Andrew Davies. GUEST : ANDREW DAVIES - Writer
Nonkululeko Britton-Masekela runs Kula Organic, a venture that takes organic produce from farm to table. She is now piloting Kula Africa Academy to encourage a movement to grown community gardens. Calling to action all who have interest in taking part. GUEST: NONKULULELO BRITTON-MASEKELA - Farmer & Entrepreneur
How to handle conflict as a parent with your teenager? What is your biggest challenge in your relationship; What Works? How can you improve on it? GUEST: ANDRE VLOK – Conflict Management Specialist
Malnutrition is a global challenge and so it is in South Africa. Early detection of possible malnutrition is an important step in combatting it. An approach to show a possible diagnosis of malnutrition comes from an award-winning research effort by Keerthana Nair from Bryanston High. The finding that the colour of a fingernail could be an early detector won Keerthana an Eskom award for Best Female Project GUEST: KEERTHANA NAIR - Grade 9 Brynston High School
An unexpected discovery made in a laboratory at Wits University may have revealed a killer behind the “insect apocalypse” — the unexplained decline in the world’s insect populations.
GUEST: PROF MARCUS BYRNE - Professor of Entomology at Wits University Author on the paper that appeared in the journal Global Change Biology
Children’s charity, Jelly Beanz, who work with children at risk, have launched a book written by therapists who work alongside children, telling healing stories that they hope will be able to give hope to children who know pain. “Rainbow of Hope: Healing Stories of Africa’s children” GUEST: EDITH KRIEL – Executive Director & Social Worker Jelly Beanz Non-Profit
Dr Gcina Mhlophe’s launches two of her books in Braille, in collaboration with the South African Library for the Blind. The event took place yesterday (Sat 11 Sept) GUEST: DR. GCINA MHLOPHE - Storyteller and Founding Director of Gcinamasiko Arts and Heritage Trust
After a series of pop-up restaurants in Joburg, award-winning chef Luke Dale Roberts now he will launch a permanent spot The Shortmarket Club JHB at Oxford Parks in Rosebank, Johannesburg. GUEST: LUKE DALE ROBERTS - Chef
The Cape Town Marathon has officially been confirmed as an Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) candidate race - the first marathon in Africa to be nominated. What does this mean? GUEST: ELANA MEYER - olympic medalist long-distance runner
Female Fashion Power - Local Duo Selected to Show their Collection in Paris GUEST: NATASHA JAUME - CoFounder ERRE
PRE-RECORDED CLIP : DR. LLIANE LOOTS - Choreographer and Artistic Director of Flatfoot Dance Company
Cape Town Art Fair announces its very first digital event in conjunction with Milan’s modern and contemporary art fair. GUEST: LAURA VINCENTI - Director Cape Town Art Fair
YouTube Shorts Fund offers creators a chance to earn and build their growing content businesses GUEST: ADDY AWOFISAYO - Head of Content Partnerships, YouTube Sub Saharan Africa
In support of Global Deaf Awareness month (September), DEAFinition (a local non-profit company that provide a range of services and funding opportunities to promote equal access for the Deaf community of South Africa)
GUEST: SHUBNUM NABBI-MAHARAJ - DEAFinition Director (she cannot hear) With Interpreter SAJIDA both live with us on Zoom
CALL TO DESIGN A ‘12TH CHAIR’ FOR CONSTITUTION HILL Design competition calls for an imagining of a ‘People’s chair’, where all people will take a seat in expression of their power. GUEST: VANESSA SEPTEMBER - CEO Constitution Hil
Director Dr. Jerry Mofokeng wa Makhetha and his cast, in partnership with the United States Mission to South Africa, are proud to present Lorraine Hansberry’s stage play, A Raisin in the Sun this Heritage Month. GUEST: DR. JERRY MOFOKENG - Director
Bird Education : How well do you know nature’s birds? GUEST: THEMBA MTHEBU - Birding Guide
GUEST: PROF. RÖLKE HEIKO - Center Manager : Center for Data Analysis, Visualization and Simulation (DAViS) from the Graubuenden University of Applied Sciences
The National Arts Festival, in partnership with Standard Bank, has once again honoured young artists who have made a mark in the arts and theatre space. Two of the winners join me
GUEST: BUHLEBEZWE SIWANI - (Visual Art
GUEST: GAVIN KRASTIN - (Performance Art)
The Graça Machel Trust has released a new study on Financial Inclusion Best Practices: Experiences of Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa and Zambia. GUEST: TAMBU NDORO - Program Manager & Head of Unit Women’s Economic and Social Advancement at Graca Machel Trust
Samhridhy Gohain, a 10 year old learner at Curro Academy has published her 1st book titled “3 Epic Adventures” and available on Amazon.
GUEST: SAMHRIDHY GOHAIN - 10 year old Grade 4 Author
Leadership Author, Executive Coach and TEDx Speaker, Queen Ramotsehoa, has launched a new book titled ‘Leadership Anchored in Consciousness IS a Big Deal’. GUEST: QUEEN RAMOTSEHOA - Author and Executive Coach
PAN AFRICA ILGA are currently holding THE PAI 5TH REGIONAL CONFERENCE 2021 with the title ‘Reclaiming Our Past – Defining Our Future’ Hosted at Constitution Hill and Virtually until Tuesday 31st August. GUEST: ANTHONY OLUOCH - Programme Director Pan Africa ILGA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, intersex rights are Human Rights)
The Koena Art Institute in Observatory is launching the Legacy Project which helps individuals remember their lost relatives through art. GUEST: LUKRETIA BOOYSEN - Founder and Owner of the Koena Art Institute
Social media was abuzz this past Tuesday with people claiming that the bright, shining travelling light captured on camera night was a meteor.
GUEST: CAROLINA ÖDMAN-GOVENDER - Professor of astrophysics University of the Western Cape
A young South African businessman, Yandisa Zulu, has come out to explain the idea and motive behind naming his appliance brand Zuluish GUEST: YANDISA ZULU - Entrepreneur and Founder of Zuluish Kettle Appliance
Tintswalo District Hospital (Tintswalo), a Mpumalanga-based primary care facility in Acornhoek, took matters into its own hands to help the local community get vaccinated thanks to healthcare professional volunteers.
GUEST: RHIAN TWINE - Volunteer Coordinator
PROF. MUXE NKONDO - Former Vice Chancellor of University of Venda and Editor of the book collection of essays titled Social Memory as a force for Social and Economic Transformation
PROF. THENJIWE MEYIWA
Aditi Sookdhaw, a matric pupil at Star College in Durban, has won a gold award at the 2021 Virtual Indonesia World Innovative Science Fair (WISF).
GUEST: ADITI SOOKDHAW - Matric Pupil
The Indaba Institute is an organisation that has been founded in the Cape Winelands that is training teachers from the low-income areas of the Winelands in Early Childhood Development (ECD) education.
GUEST: ANDRE SHEARER - Chairman of the Indaba Foundation
Hundreds of Cape Fur seals are entangled each year – mainly in fishing lines and nets. Fishing line and nets are having a major impact on Cape fur seals, the most common marine mammal observed around the coastline of South Africa and Namibia, where they are endemic.
GUEST: DR. TESS GRIDLEY - Co-Director of the Namibia Dolphin Project/Sea Search and extraordinary senior lecturer, Department of Botany and Zoology, Stellenbosch University
Ms Pearl Bengu, CEO: Ithala Development Finance Corporation
Ms Portia Baloyi, CEO: KZN Gaming & Betting Board
Dr Thandeka Ellenson, CEO: Moses Kotane Institute
Ms Zanele Khomo, Chief Growth Officer, Durban Chamber of Commerce.
The Thuthukani Orchestra will hold a performance next week Sunday 29 August at Mofolo Centre Soweto
GUEST: LINDIWE MAKUBALO - Founding Member Thuthukani Music Ensemble , Teacher and Violin Player
Brand SA Play Your Part ambassador and internationally renowned artist Azael Langa celebrates women in art with a curated group art exhibition in Joburg. He has collaborated with the internationally renowned artist Khehla Chepape Makgato to work with and uplift three promising artists in this new installation.
GUEST: AZAEL LANGA - Artist and Curator
GUEST: NENE MAHLANGU - Artist
Thari – The Moral Fabric dialogue and exhibition will elevate the stories of society’s leading ladies through animated podcasts. This year’s theme is Weaving the inclusivity tapestry will take place at the Windybrow Arts Centre in partnership with the Women’s History Museum of Zambia and the Mandela Legacy.
GUEST: KEITU GWANGWA- Director Windybrow Arts Theatre
LIVE from The South Coast For The Women Leading The KZN Economy Dialogue. Hosted by The Kwazulu Natal Department of Economic Development
guest: Ms fikiswa Pupuma
South Africa's city of oaks, Stellenbosch, is pulling out the stops for gardeners and lovers of the great outdoors in a new, week-long festival that will transform its streets and surrounding countryside from 30 September to 10 October.
GUEST: ELMARIE RABE - Project Manager of Visit Stellenbosch
Photographer James Oatway has co-authored a book entitled BROTHER with photographer Alon Sky
GUEST: JAMES OATWAY - Photographer and Co-Author of BROTHER
Winners of the 23rd Nat Nakasa Journalism Awards, were announced at a gala dinner at The Trevor Huddleston Memorial Centre in Sophiatown yesterday (Saturday 14th) The annual
DEALING WITH THE COMPULSORY DEMAND FOR VACCINATIONS AT THE OFFICE from the Employer and Employee Perspective
GUEST: ANDRE VLOK – Conflict Management Specialist
The Adventure Film Challenge is providing up-and-coming and experienced filmmakers with a platform to show off their work, showcase their talents and get industry recognition to boot
GUEST: JACQUES CRAFFORD - Landscape and Travel photographer
GUEST: DR. SAUL JOHNSON - Epidemiologist, Public Health Specialist and Advisor to the Solidarity Fund.
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GUEST: KHOSI JIYANE - Clinical Psychologist
“Kutheni Na” (What;’s Going On) Single – Amanda Black releases new music The album title is “Mnyama” (Black)
GUEST : AMANDA BLACK - Singer/ Songwriter
Maishe Maponya: Pioneering poet, playwright and undimmed activist
GUEST: DR. GCINA MHLOPHE - Author and Storyteller
PROF. THULI MADONSELA - Law Trust Chair in Social Justice and Law Professor at the University of Stellenbosch
GUEST: CHRISTIANE DE MORAIS SMITH - Professor Theoretical Physics t Utrecht University in the Netherlands
YACOOB ABBA OMAR: A new cabinet and the hyphen between nation and state GUEST: DR. YACOOB ABBA OMAR - Director Operations · Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection
Departmental Heads: An underutilised resource for improving education quality By Masennya Dikotla - With schools having opened this week, on instructional leadership and the role that school departmental heads play in improving education quality.
GUEST: MASENNYYA DIKOTLA - CEO of Molteno Institute for Language a non-profit organisation that exists to help African children develop literacy, through local language content and the training of teachers.
AFRICA AND I Twenty-year-old Othmane Zolati had never left his home country of Morocco when he started his nearly four-year journey to Cape Town, South Africa, with just $80, a small backpack, and a borrowed cheap pocket camera. GUEST: OTHMANE ZOLATI - Photographer, Filmmaker and Adventurer
VACCINES IN THE WORKPLACE EPISODE 22 GUEST: ANDRE VLOK – Conflict Management Specialist
Where have you hiked that you would recommend to the rest of us Send us a voice note and share your favourite hiking spot GUEST: TSEBISO MARUPING - Founder Hikeobics on 3 of her Favourite Hiking Trails?
Caught in the storm: Exhibition, entertainment and events leaders speak out
The Ticketpro Dome is the latest casualty of being unable to operate and the consequences of its closure will have a ripple effect through the South African economy.
GUEST: ISMAIL MAHOMED - Director of the Centre for Creative Arts at University of KZN
ROMARIO VALENTINE - uMhlanga conservationist, intends to spend his 10th birthday (26 July) assisting in completing an aviary and planting 250 trees.
Opinion piece: South Africa Burning - Shocked but not Surprised!
GUEST: DOMINIC GAOBEPE - Diversity & Inclusion Specialist at Cohesion Collective
Let’s plant that tree. It’s never too late. GUEST: DR. WAHBIE LONG - Clinical Psychologist and Author of Nation on The Couch : Inside South Africa's Mind.
Tafelsig man has reached out to youth on the Cape Flats by starting a free winter school mentorship programme through the Each1TeachOne project.
GUEST: CLINT HIGGINS - Founder Each One Teach One
GUEST: DR. TARA POLZER NGWATO - Research Director Social Surveys
GUEST: DR. ASGHAR ADELZADEH - Director and Chief Economic Modeler
GARY RATHBONE - GM SABC SPORT
Neill Solomon (musician) - and old friend, a sometime musical collaborator, my music publisher, and absolutely brilliant person who has been a fantastic supporter of local music and musicians for years. And a great musician and songwriter too
Fred de Vries (writer) - another good friend and someone with whom I share a lot of tastes and values. fred has written some remarkable books and really understand the soul of generation, and the times we've lived through, very well. He's just launched a new book which is currently on sale, called 'Blues for the White Man'
Global study shows how Covid-19 upended charitable giving
GUEST: GILL BATES - CEO of Charities Aid Foundation Southern Africa
Bird, Africa No Filter’s story agency, goes live
GUEST: MOKY MAKURA - Africa No Filter Executive Director
The Nkandla drama: From tea parties to threats to constitutionalism
GUEST: PROF. SETHULEGO MATEBESI - Senior Lecturer and Academic Head of the Departmentof Sociology, University of the Free State
GUEST: PATRICK BOUIC - Co-founder of Synexa Life Sciences and Professor of Immunology at Stellenbosch University
STEPS TO SECURELY IMPLEMENTE E-VOTING IN AFRICA
GUEST: KEITH MICHAEL – CEO and Founder Lebone Litho Printers
GUEST: MSAKI – Singer / Songwriter
Full Name :Asanda Lusaseni Mvana/ 3 children (she said we might hear them in the background)
(Incorporating the Standard Bank National Youth Jazz Festival) Virtual on www.nationalartsfestival.co.za tickets also available on this site
GUEST: MANDISI DYANTYIS - Musician
GUEST: DR. JAKO VOLSCHENK - Senior Lecturer in Strategy and Sustainability University of Stellenbosch Business School
Current Lifestyle Events, Food, Entertainment and Popular Culture by Michelle Constant.
A new South African documentary, The State of the Arts – The Forgotten Industry, was released to coincide with World Music Day which too place on 21 June 2021 GUEST: ADRIEN CONRADIE - The State Of The Arts Director/ DJ & Producer
Current Lifestyle Events, Food, Entertainment and Popular Culture by Michelle Constant.
Current Lifestyle Events, Food, Entertainment and Popular Culture by Michelle Constant.
YOUTH MONTH: Information and Communication Technology could help solve the youth unemployment crisis. Stats SA’s latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey shows that youth unemployment has officially reached a new high of 46.3%; based on the expanded definition, youth unemployment now stands at 74.7%. GUEST: MAESON MAHERRY - CEO and co-founder of LAWtrust Information Security
After a successful career as a swimmer, Sibusiso Mogale has ventured into farming and urges people living with disabilities to follow their dreams just like he has. GUEST: SIBUSISO MOGALE - Farmer
Current Lifestyle Events, Food, Entertainment and Popular Culture by Michelle Constant.
AFRISAM- SAIA SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AWARD ANNOUNCES 13 AWARDED PROJECTS GUEST: DR. LUYANDA MPAHLWA – Director DesignSpaceAfrica and Immediate Past President SAIA.
everyday heroes of the pandemic have been rewarded for their efforts in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list and the pioneers of the Covid vaccine have been recognised. Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) GUEST: PROF. GERALD JOHN PILLAY - Vice-Chancellor, Liverpool Hope University. For services to Higher Education. (Liverpool, Merseyside)
Consequences, Joan Armatrading’s new album, was Released via BMG on June 18th , and her 22nd studio album to date. GUEST: JOAN ARMATRADING
Current Lifestyle Events, Food, Entertainment and Popular Culture by Michelle Constant.
CLUE: Q: The lodge is based in the only free roaming Big Five Game Reserve in Gauteng and its name loosely translated means Joy or Happiness in Xitsonga A: Ritsako Game Lodge GUEST: GWEN NCUBE : Marketing Manager Ritsako Game Lodge
The Ugandan Investment Authority and their research partners have created a document which has over 250 businesses that entrepreneurs can start that also include how much is needed, the business model, revenue potential, etc. GUEST: YORK ZUCCHI - Chairperson Centre for Unconventional Entrepreneurship
Teacher Took Class into Parking Lot and Taught them to Change a Tyre GUEST: MR RIMBAULT - Life Orientation Teacher Bergvliet High School
The story of a lion bred for the bullet, whose crooked tail and small mane meant he was deemed unworthy of a trophy and was instead to be sold for his bones. Georges is one of up to 12,000 lions being kept in captivity in South Africa alone. But Georges' story has a happy ending. GUEST: PETER TROLLIP - Manager At ZWARTKLOOF Private GameReserve
GUEST: GRETCHEN WILSON – PRANGLEY – Social Entrepreneur and Founder of PLAY AFRICA GUEST 1 DR. TEBOGO MAKHUBELA – Geology Lecturer at the University of Jhb (Science and STEM Education for Children)
A Johannesburg-based young scientist has scooped a grand award at the 2021 Virtual Re-generon International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in the United States. GUEST: MUHAMMED HASSEN - currently in Grade 11 at Greenside High School
Are African Brands out of touch with Africans? Opinion Piece
GUEST: PAT MAHLANGU – Marketing Specialist & Founding CEO of Lerato Agency
THE PANDEMIC HAS UNDONE SOUTH AFRICA’S NATIONAL PARKS Without tourism, the funding that sustains some of the world’s most treas-ured wildlife has atrophied. GUEST: ADAM WELZ – Writer
The Applications for the Goethe-Institut Project Space (GPS) 2022 are now open! Are you an artist who is looking for project funding? GUEST: FRANCOIS VENTER - Cultural Programmes Department Goethe-Institut South Africa
RECEIVING CRITICISM IN THE WORKPLACE : How Best to Manage this Scenario
GUEST: ANDRE VLOK - Negotiator, Conflict and Employment dispute specialist
A YOUTH DAY PERFORMANCE by Children with Mixed Abilities on Wednesday June 16 held by The Sibikwa Theatre
Current Lifestyle Events, Food, Entertainment and Popular Culture by Michelle Constant.
CLUE: In the Valley of 1000 Hills, where the uMngeni River and the Mqeku Rivers meet; what is the site you will find? GUEST: DUNCAN PRITCHARD - Spokesperson for Green Corridors
Current Lifestyle Events, Food, Entertainment and Popular Culture by Michelle Constant.
Show or Station you listened to? The BRC releases Interim Radio Data GUEST: GARY WHITAKER - CEO of the Broadcast Research Council (BRC)
First grey whale spotted south of the equator Namibia sighting suggests much-hunted whales are regaining ancient migratory routes, or may be down to climate disruption. GUEST: DR. SIMON ELWEN - Founding Director of Sea Search Research and Conservation and an Honorary Research Associate with the Department of Botany and Zoology, Stellenbosch University Currently in Walvis Bay +264 81
GUEST: WAHBIE LONG - Ph.D., is an associate professor and clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychology, and the director of the Child Guidance Clinic, at the University of Cape Town.
GUEST 1
Dr Lane Benjamin - Dr Lane Benjamin is a clinical psychologist with Restore Reconnect Re-build (R-Cubed), which aims to disrupt cycles of intergenerational trauma through integrating trauma-informed practices and processes in and through their work.
GUEST 2
Ms Batetshi Matenge
A chalk that emits minimal dust and is said to be environmentally friendly invented though primary school student for a science experiment
GUEST: MALUTA GCABASHE - HP Ngwenya Primary School
The Restaurant Association of South Africa has been alerted that there is a possibility that President Cyril Ramaphosa will be addressing South Africa in the coming days on a way forward with the cabinets decision on how the cabinet intends on managing the third wave of this pandemic.
GUEST: WENDY ALBERTS – CEO Restaurant Association Of South Africa
Shell ordered to deepen carbon cuts in landmark Dutch climate case
CLIP: SHELL JUDGE VERDICT IN THE DUTCH COURT delivered by JUDGE LERISSA ALWIN
GUEST: AVENA JACKLIN - GroudWork’s Climate and Energy Campaign Manager
The Walk is a Good Chance Production presented by Stephen Daldry, David Lan and Tracey Seaward. Little Amal was created by Handspring Puppet Company. GUEST: DAVID LAN – Producer “The Walk”
Sunshine Cinema is a solar powered mobile cinema that converts solar energy into social impact. GUEST: ZAKITHI BUTHELEZI – Director of Operations Sunshine Cinema
EPISODE 14 of The Conflict Resolution Series – PART 2 OF “CONFLICT WITH ANGRY OR IRRATIONAL PEOPLE“
GUEST: ANDRE VLOK - Negotiator, Conflict and Employment dispute specialist
The IEEE South Africa Section, South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE), National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF), and University of Pretoria (UP) invite undergraduate and graduate students to submit essays on the topic "5G and Beyond for South Africa and Africa". GUEST: JANSIE NIEHAUSE - Executive Director National Science and Technology Forum
GUEST : JASON BERNIC - Executive Life Coach He explains that resilience refers to a person’s grit – their ability to withstand adversity and bounce back from difficult life events. It is what gives people the psychological strength to cope with stress and hardship. Resilience has become essential as we all grapple to adjust and cope with the effects of the pandemic on our lives and livelihoods.
GUEST: ANDRE VAN RESNBURG - Regional representative in the Bultfontein area Free State Agriculture.
GUEST: LAWSON NAIDOO - Executive Secretary of the Council for the Advance-ment of the South African Constitution (CASAC) GUEST 1: GREER SCHOEMAN - Kader Asmal Fellowship Alumni Association GUEST 2: LWAZI NCAPAYI - Cala University Students Association (CALUSA)
Book Dash is a South African social impact publisher of free books for very young children.
GUEST: DORETTE LOUW - Book Dash Director
Twitter announces Africa headquarters Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has officially announced the presence of a Twitter headquarters on the African continent by launching in Ghana. GUEST: WESLEY DIPHOKO – Editor in Chief Fast Company SA
Unemployed graduates in uMlazi have been rolling up their sleeves, collecting rubbish for recycling, in a campaign initiated by an environmentally active nature conservation lecturer at the Mangosuthu University of Technology.
GUEST: LONDI MBUYISA – Founder of ISPHEPHO
The National Arts Festival has announced that it will present a multi-layered arts experience for its 2021 edition. It will revive its live 11 day National Arts Festival in its home city of Makhanda in the Eastern Cape from 8-18 July (Makhanda Live) and stage a National Arts Festival Online which will be entirely online in July.
GUEST: MONICA NEWTON - National Arts Festival CEO
Joburg Theatre to mark #AfricaMonth with a special programme celebrating African tal-ent under the theme “REMBERING TUKU”
GUEST: BONGANI MASEKO - Joburg Theatre Marketing Manager GUEST: SELMOR MTUKUDZI – Musician and Daughter of Oliver Mtukudzi
EPISODE 12 of The Conflict Resolution Series
GUEST: ANDRE VLOK - Negotiator, Conflict and Employment dispute specialist
Current Lifestyle Events, Food, Entertainment and Popular Culture by Michelle Constant.
CLUE: WHAT IS THE CONNECTION…JOCK OF THE BUSHVELD AND CITRUS; WHERE ARE WE?
ADDO is a town in Sarah Baartman District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
GUEST: CLIVE READ – Owner of The Elephant House and Stable Cottages.
In these tough times there are businesses that continue to thrive; Local businessman and owner of a very successful sneakers brand, Theo Baloyi, recently headed to LinkedIn to share a heartwarmingly inspirational post about how he managed to open eight new retail stores in the space of only three months.
THEO BALOYI – CEO Bathu Shoes
The theme this year is BEE ENGAGED: BUILD BACK BETTER FOR BEES being celebrated for the fourth time.
GUEST: ELIZE MAGNUSON – LUNDALL – Agricultural Research Council Plant Health and
GUEST: AISHA PANDOR - Co-founder & CEO of SweepSouth
GUEST 1: ALEXANDRA FRASER Co-Founder African Angel Academy, Co-Founder Dazzle Angels, Founding member ABAN
GUEST 2: GABI IMMELMAN - Founder Mindjoy
Kingsmead College will host its ninth annual Book Fair on Saturday 29 May 2021. “Bound By Stories; Bound Together”
GUEST: ALEX BOUCHE
FREE AND FAIR MEDIA and Response to the Media Ethics and Credibility Conference
GUEST: KATE SKINNER - Independent Media Researcher who, until the end of March, was SANEF’s executive director,
South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) held a conference with the aim to help build an ethical and credible South African media. Media Ethics and Credibility Conference
GUEST: HOPEWELL RADEBE – SANEF Acting Executive Director
From being a pool cleaner to obtaining a PhD, MERVYN COETZEE graduated at the University of the Western Cape (UWC)
GUEST: MERVYN COETZEE – Graduate
The Arts and Culture Trust (ACT) LAUNCHES A NEW FIVE YEAR STRATEGY AND PROGRAMMES re-evaluation of its offerings bringing it in line with the needs of the creative sector
GUEST: JESSICA DENYSCHEN - Communications and Marketing Co ordinator ACT
Khalid Shamis The Colonel’s Stray Dogs premiered at Hot Docs on the 29 April 2021 and will feature during the Encounters Film Festival 10-20 June 2021 GUEST: KHALID SHAMIS - Director "Colonel's Stray Dogs"
Current Lifestyle Events, Food, Entertainment and Popular Culture by Michelle Constant.
Current Lifestyle Events, Food, Entertainment and Popular Culture by Michelle Constant.
FREEDOM PARK in Tshwane is celebrating International Museum Day with the theme RECOVER AND REIMAGINE
GUEST: LEMOHANG ZINCUME - Marketing Manager Freedom Park
Monday 18 May Museums around the world will celebrate International Museum Day. It has been celebrated all over the world since 1977.
GUEST: ANNABELL LEBETHE - CEO of Ditsong Museums of South Africa
Tuberculosis (TB) , is said to be the world's the world’s deadliest infectious killer, and No 1 cause of death in South Africa.
GUEST: DEBBIE ROGERS - Director General
Fungal infections might be dangerous to COVID-19 patients with severe symptoms in ICU
GUEST: PROF. CARLIEN POHL-ALBERTYN - associate professor in Microbiology, is known for her research in bioactive lipids in pathogenic yeast
The Warburgia Salutaris project which has to date placed over 40 000 trees into communities within Kwazulu Natal, Mpumalanga, Limpopo as well as international assistance to eSwatini and Zimbabwe.
GUEST: TIM NEARY - Conservationist
GUEST: DR PINKY NGCAKANI-NCULA – Founding Director Womb Stewardship
GUEST Mrs CHERYL TROMP
Info sent on Whatsapp
GUEST DR. BAYANDA MBAMBISA – Ophthalmologist
Actor, Director and Playwright Dr John Kani is the winner of the 2021 Pragnell Shakespeare Birthday Award. The prestigious award celebrates individuals who have significantly furthered our understanding, knowledge and love for the Bard’s work.
GUEST: DR. JOHN KANI
Meet Genius Suhaan Singh. 16 years representing SA in the international Science fair. Using lego robot and the 4IR technology GUEST: SUHAAN SINGH
The University of Pretoria (UP) is due to host the first Nobel Prize Dialogue in Africa. The May 18 event, organised by the university and Nobel Prize Outreach GUEST: NICKY NEWTON-KING - Corporate Finance and Securities regulation law-yer and was the first woman Chief Executive Officer in the 125-year history of the Jo-hannesburg Stock exchange.
The Greenpop Foundation; Urban Harvest Launch Family Food Gardens Project South African-based environmental organisation.
GUEST: ZOE GAULD-ANGELUCCI – Greenpop Foundation
Call For Applications: Fête de la Musique 2021 Are you part of a music band ? Are you a DJ ? A singer ?
GUEST: SELEN DAVER - Cultural attaché of the French Embassy
(Un)Infecting the city is set to take the streets, buildings, and billboards of Cape Town with a free-to-the-public arts festival running from 7 May – 30 June 2021.
GUEST: JAY PATHER - Curator (Un)Infecting the City
EPISODE 11 CONFLICT RESOLUTION Taking Your Questions Call/ WhatsApp and SMS
GUEST: ANDRE VLOK – Conflict Management Specialist
Current Lifestyle Events, Food, Entertainment and Popular Culture by Michelle Constant.
Current Lifestyle Events, Food, Entertainment and Popular Culture by Michelle Constant.
Big Dog's Backyard Ultra: The toughest, weirdest race you've never heard of GUEST: Gary “Lazarus Lake” Cantrell - Co Founder Big Dog Backyard Ultra Race
The Juliet Crew is a trailblazing, all-female firefighting team they have been instrumental in helping to fight the devastating blaze that’s been wreaking havoc along the slopes of Table Mountain recently.
GUEST: DEAN FERREIRA - Managing Director NCC Environmental Services
Environment Minister Barbara Creecy on Sunday revealed plans to ban the breeding of lions in captivity for trophy hunting or for tourists to pet, advocating a more "authentic" experience for visitors.
GUEST: ALBI MODISE - Chief Director: Communications Department of Environmental Affairs
Current Lifestyle Events, Food, Entertainment and Popular Culture by Michelle Constant.
GUEST: PHENYE MODIANE - Founder and Managing Director of JOZI OPERA which was introduced to the public on 01 December 2019 through a Christmas Concert.
The SA Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR) has joined hands with Netcells, the largest and longest established private cord blood bank in Africa, who will be making cord blood available to patients in need of a bone marrow transplant, starting this April.
GUEST: SHELLEY BREDIN – MD of Netcells
Health minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has announced that the second phase of the country’s vaccination rollout will begin on 17 May. This, he announced in Gauteng on Thursday, was owing to the millions of vaccine doses that are expected to land in South Africa in the next coming weeks.
GUEST: DR. LESLEY BRADFORD – Department of Health
A new biocontrol agent, Evippe sp, a moth that develop on foliage of invasive Prosopis species, researched by ARC-PHP, was released for the first time in Africa, on 23 February 2021 at the Square Kilometre Array telescope in the Meerkat Nature Reserve in the Northern Cape by one of their scientists Fritz Heystek’s at the Agricultural Research Council (ARC).
GUEST: FRITZ HEYSTEK – Researcher Agricultural Research Council – Plant Health and Protection.
GUEST: MOKGADI MABELA – Beekeeper / Founder of Native Nosi Honey Empori-um
GUEST: 1. Makgatla Thepa-Lephale +27 73 565 1890 Founder of Ponelopele Reading Club - An NPO in Limpopo focused on breaking literacy stereotypes in rural communities by teaching kids in Botlokwa Village how to read, write and play e.g. chess, spelling bees etc. GUEST: 2. Kgaladi Thema-Sethoga Founder of House of Indiza An indigenous tea brand aimed at promoting the medicinal properties of indigenous plants to aid healing of lifestyle diseases and conditions.
Yesterdays and Imagining Realities: An Anthology of South African Poetry is produced through the continued poetry partnership between the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) and impepho press.
PRE-RECRODED POEM READING : “A Metaphor for Africa” by Zizipho Bam PRE-RECORDED POEM READING: “Smartie town” by Keith Lewis (389) smartie town by Keith Lewis - YouTube (will play short edited version) (389) A Metaphor for Africa by Zizipho Bam - YouTube (will play short edited version)
GUEST: FRANKIE MURREY - Project Manager of the anthology GUEST: BUSISIWE MAHLANGU – Poet (she has 2 poems in the anthology )
Internationally acclaimed cultural icon, Singer, Songwriter and traditional instrumentalist, Madosini has re-released her first album Power To The Women which has been previously released by UK based label M.E.L.T 2000 in 1995.
GUEST: MSAKI – Musician and Founder of Independent Label One Shushu Day
More than 60 children in grades five to seven at nine primary schools in Katlehong, Gauteng, have, since 2016, been part of a programme facilitated by the JumpStart Foundation, which aims to “transform underperforming classrooms into centres of maths and science excellence”.
GUEST: MBALI MPANZA – 13 years Grade 8 Panorama Combined School KZN (she was in Katlehong primary last year when she went through the programme)
The City, a research, publishing and place-making agency founded by urbanist Zahira Asmal in 2010, initiated a transnational project called See four years ago to encourage debate and develop ways to bring about equal representation in the public life of South African cities.
LAST WEEKEND (Sat 27 March) The City organised a knowledge-sharing workshop at the District Six Museum Homecoming Centre.
GUEST: ZAHIRA ASMAL – Director ; The City
South Africa, the world’s 12th-biggest producer of greenhouse gases, has committed to improving its target for reducing its projected emissions of the pollutants by 28% by 2030. How are we going to do it?
GUEST: SIMON GEAR - Climatologist & Author of “365 Ways to Change Our World”
EPISODE 6 of The Conflict Resolution Series CONFLICT IN THE WORKPLACE GUEST: ANDRE VLOK - Negotiator, Conflict and Employment dispute specialist
TOMORROW is International Carrot Day; food lovers around the world whipping up their favourite carrot-inspired dishes in honour of this ancient vegetable. GUEST: CHARMAINE LEHABE - Co Founder The Squared Experience Charmaine's Chilli Carrot Soup & Graduate of Capsicum Culinary Studio
GUEST: INGE SCHNEIDER - born and bred in Gqeberha, A lawyer at the CDC Group based in London and currently completing her MBA at Quantic School of Business and Technology.
Champion para-triathlete Mhlengi Gwala, who survived a vicious handsaw attack in 2018, has his sights set on the Paralympics in Japan later this year. GUEST: MHLENGI GWALA - Triathlete
Obsession, Corruption, Biodiversity ; saving the future of one of the planet’s most threatened biomes. A conversation that will be taking place Wednesday 7 April 6pm Visit @JacanaMedia on Facebook for the link to register to view the conversation.
GUEST: KEVIN BLOOM - Writer and Journalist
Joburg Theatre in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Education are staging Macbeth along with other material that will aid the curriculum
GUEST: NTSAKO MKHABELA - Head of Youth Development at the Joburg Theatre
Chef Siya Kobo has a Pop Up at the Johannesburg Culinary and Pastry School What does his 6 course meal entail?
GUEST: CHEF SIYA KOBO - Founder of Kobo Cuisine Restaurant in Maboneng
The Embassy of Sweden to South Africa announced The Per Anger Prize awarded to human rights defender for South Africa’s shack settlements Human rights activist S’bu Innocent Zikode has been awarded the Per Anger Prize for 2021.
GUEST: SBU ZIKODE - President of Abahlali Base Mjondolo Movement
GUEST: HAKAN JUHOLT - Ambassador Embassy of Sweden
What started as a dream in the pursuit of eradicating hunger, has come into fruition when the Garden Route Food Pantry (GRFP) was officially launched last month. This is a first of its kind where a District Municipality, Local Municipalities, the Private Sector and a Non-Profit Organisation, work together to alleviate hunger.
GUEST: CARL VAN BLERK - Managing Director and Founder of the Garden Route Food Pantry
South Africans must grasp the chance to be “a tourist in your own city” The relaxation of lockdown regulations offers us the chance to be tourists in our own cities, no matter where we live. South Africa has a range of attractions and unique sites in each city worth exploring.
GUEST: GISELLE ESAU - Brand Manager Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company in Cape Town
TODAY marks one year since South Africa went into lockdown; we reflect on the top lessons learnt over the last year in terms of resolving the challenges and inequalities within society through social investment.
GUEST: TRACEY HENRY - CEO of Tshikululu Social Investments
switching off lights to honour Earth Hour, the annual environmental campaign that highlights the effects of climate change. This hour with no power, taking place at 8pm
GUEST: ARNE STANDER - Entomologists at Candide and Babylonstoren (scientists who specialize in the study of insects)
Professor David McQuoid-Mason began teaching law in 1971 at the University of Natal. He not only established the first law clinic in Durban in 1973, but also founded the first Street Law legal literacy programme in South Africa in 1986.
This led to him visiting more than 132 countries worldwide, to conduct clinical legal education and medico-legal training as well as to assist with the drafting of legal aid legislation.
GUESTS: 1.Phumzile Xulu – KZN Provincial Street Law Coordinator, DUT Community En-gagement Officer – works with student, communities and waste pickers
2.Daven Dass - Director Wits Law Clinic, Southern African Representative of the Global Alliance for Justice Education
Monday 15 March – “Writing in the time of COVID-19” Moderator: Michelle Constant
Helen Moffett (editor, writer, poet) Prof. Nadia Davids (writer, theatre-maker and scholar) Coralie Trotter (healthcare practitioner, specialising as a Clinical Psychologist) Dr. Emmanuel Taban (Pulmonologist )
IN: Prof. Nadia Davids reading …”at first you wake up each morning determined to make something of your day”
END: Helen Moffett reads poem …”stay , stay with your little dog who is so heart wrenchingly confused, stay stay.”
24th edition of the Time of the Writer festival, presented by The Centre for Creative Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) from 15 until today 21 March 2021. The theme is, “The Writer: Whistleblower, Canary in the Mine or Testifier” – drawing inspiration from a quote in an essay written by author Daisy Hernández.
GUEST: Siphokazi
It’s International Single Parents Day; it has been celebrated in America since 1984, after being introduced by former president Ronald Reagan, following a petition set up by Janice Molgen and the organisation Parents Without Partners. Since then, this date has been embraced across the countries of the world.
GUEST: RUSHKA LEE PEDRO - Family Law Mediator and Life Coach
Play Africa is the first interactive children’s museum in Southern Africa.
GUEST: Remimo
Long-awaited digital migration finally begins in Free State Boesmanskop and surrounding towns in the Free State became the first areas in SA to experience digital migration when their analogue television transmitters were switched off on Monday.
GUEST: MANDLA NGCOBO – Tech Entrepreneur & Founder of Accelerit Tech-nologies
I AM WATER takes children from low-resourced coastal communities on a two-day snorkeling workshop to spark a connection and love for the sea and its creatures in a bid to encourage marine conservation and turn these young people into Ocean Guardians. It is also National Water Week in South Africa until tomorrow 22nd March.
GUEST: HANLI PRINSLOO – founder I AM WATER (NPO)
For Mokgadi Mabela, founder of Native Nosi, the fear was simple: could she live up to her family legacy? Her grandfather was the first farmer in the family, who used his savings from World War 2 to buy land and start a small beekeeping operation.
As a third-generation beekeeper she had the knowledge she could build a business on, but the modern honey economy is a challenging market. Imported honey, which is often impure, is generally cheaper than locally produced honey, so it was a challenge to turn her legacy into a viable business. Local producers like Mokgadi are offering superior honey and better value.
GUEST: MOKGADI MABELA (NATIVE NOSI)
On Sunday 25th April, ‘Jerusalema’ hitmaker Master KG, and the Ndlovu Youth Choir, will be performing live on Robben Island for Africa Rising and the Live Love non-profit
GUEST: SANDILE MAJOLA – Choir Member
EPISODE 2 of The Conflict Resolution Series
GUEST: ANDRE VLOK - Negotiator, Conflict and Employment dispute specialist
The Grillroom & Sushi Bar’s Head Chef, Jamie Sutherland has 36 years cooking experience with a career that has taken him across kitchens in Europe, Asia and Africa.
GUEST: JAMIE SUTHERLAND – HEAD CHEF
This 1 skill will help you survive and thrive in the digital age Creativity is one of the top ten skills that we all need to survive and thrive in the digital age, according to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report.
GUEST: LIEN POTGIETER – Entrepreneur and Creativity Teacher
THE CONSTITUTION HILL HUMAN RIGHTS FESTIVAL will be taking place from to-morrow 21 until 31st MARCH. This year marks the 61st anniversary of the Sharpeville massacre.
GUEST: JANINE MUTHUSAMY – Marketing Manager Constitution Hill
Cape Town's tourism industry has faced a number of obstacles before. There was the West African Ebola virus epidemic (2013–2016) that, even though it was nowhere near Cape Town, affected travel to the region.
Then, of course, there was the Cape Town drought that saw bookings cancelled in massive numbers. We thought we had seen it all, but a year ago COVID-19 hit our shores and nothing could have prepared us for the devastation that this would cause to the sector.
GUEST: ENVER DUMINY – CEO Cape Town Tourism
The Documentary “My Octopus Teacher” is in the running for an Academy Award in the Documentary Feature-category. PLAY TRAILER : My Octopus Teacher / OSCAR NOMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT (357) 93rd Oscars Nominations | Announced by Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jo-nas - YouTube
GUEST : BARRY DONNELLY - SOUND DESIGNER My Octopus Teacher
A REFUGEE’S epic journey to triumph is an autobiography of Dr Emmanuel Taban, who is named by the New African Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential Afri-cans in 2020.
GUEST: DR EMMANUEL TABAN - Pulmonologist & Co-Author (with Andrew Crofts) of The Boy Who Never Gave Up : A Refugee’s Epic Journey to Triumph
GUEST: PROF. MICHELLE WONG - Consultant Physician and Clinical Head: Divi-sion of Pulmonology, Department of Medicine, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic
GUEST: SOLLY RATJOMANE – Commercial Potato Farmer
Book Circle Capital is one of Jozi's trendy bookshop located at Melville 27 Boxes. Readers are able to relax, connect and build lifetime networks.
GUEST: SEWELA LANGENI – Owner of Book Circle Capital
Protea Boekhuis and Helco Promotions recently announced a debut novel by KZN’s 13 year old Emily Briggeman’s.
“TRIBES - Grace Millar wants to know the truth, is the truth worth risking every-thing?”
GUEST:EMILY BRIGGEMAN – Author & Grade 8 at Reddam Umhlanga
Guest: Kopano Dejwe
Honey Masterclass with leading food and wine expert Germain Lehodey The first takes place in Pretoria on Wednesday, March 17
GUEST: GERMAIN LEHODEY - award-winning sommelier and food expert – has launched a series of honey masterclasses.
George teen digs graves to pay for school fees
GUEST: GUSTAV APPELS – Grade 12 Student Parkdene High School
SHOWCASING AFRICA’S HOME-GROWN SOLUTONS TO MOVE THE CONTI-NENT FORWARD …Rotary International invites organizations to exhibit initiatives to further expand impactful socio-economic change in Africa
GUEST: ANNEMARIE MOSTERT – District Governor for Rotary South Africa
It is said that Around 30% of organic waste lands up in landfill. Organic waste in landfill emits carbon emissions that are detrimental to our health and our natural ecosystems.
WasteAid - Circular Economy Network (CEN) will be hosting an event this
GUEST: MICHELLE WILSON – WASTE AID Network Director
Established as the Nico Malan Theatre in 1971, the Artscape building will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in existence with a jam-packed line-up of high-quality traditional African music, acrobatic, jazz, drama, dance, theatre entertainment and exhibitions depicting the unforgettable moments (from Nico to Artscape) throughout the year.
GUEST: MARLENE LE ROUX - CEO Artscape Theatre
The 12th annual Francophonie Festival is kicking off with a live online opening event on the Facebook page FrancophonieSouthAfrica today March 2021.
GUEST: BERTRAND LACOUR - Director of Alliance française of Pretoria, in charge of the coordination of the Festival
EPISODE 3 of The Conflict Resolution Series
GUEST: ANDRE VLOK - Negotiator, Conflict and Employment dispute specialist
A cup of #Coffee with Barista Khulekani Mpala founder of Thando's Coffee
He shares his journey being laid off work due to #Covid_19 He started his entrepreneurship journey
Guest: Khulekani Mpala founder of Thando's Coffee
WINNERS OF THE 52 WEEK CHALLENGE
LUCKY ALLEN ROGER ROGER POLLY THEMBA HANS JETCREW IAN HANS VISH LUCKY RANJAY RADITI ROD XOLANI THEMBA GAIL RAY ANTHONY ANTHONY NICK THEMBA CAL MAHUNGU ELDRID UWE LYN’S HUSBAND (CHARLIE) RANJAY CASPER GERALD AUBREY ALAN JETCREW PETER BONGANI IMRAN KEN SHANE TUMELO JUDY JETCREW HANS MIKE PETER IN DURBS LYN’S HUSBAND (CHARLIE) HANS BRANDON PETER SHEILA VAUGHN AWARD
Zolelwa Sifumba described the daily injection she got to treat tuberculosis (TB) as feeling like hot lava being pumped slowly into her body, leaving the young SA doctor with crippling joint pain and incessant nausea.
She thought her 18-month fight against multidrug-resistant TB was a career low-point until — five years on — she fell ill with Covid-19 and acute anxiety while working on the pandemic front-lines with scant personal protective equipment (PPE) and support.
Zolelwa Sifumba, after fighting TB herself, had to battle Covid-19 and a ‘system that doesn't care’ before addressing her own mental health.
GUEST: DR. ZOLELWA SIFUMBA
Remote working disproportionately impacts younger generations the hardest, with senior business leaders a close second. This is according to one of South Africa's larges workplace design consultancies.
GUEST: LINDA TRIM - Director Giant Leap
GUEST: PROF. HELEN REES Chair of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA). Member of the World Health Organisation International Health Regulations (IHR) Committee in Covid-19. Medical Researcher; The Founder and Executive Director of the Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute of the University of Witwatersrand
MORE crocodiles on the loose: Around 100 Mpumalanga crocs still missing SA residents have more crocodile concerns after it was confirmed that over 100 reptiles escaped from a breeding facility in Mpumalanga in January.
GUEST: APRIL LUKHELE - Compliance Monitoring Manager at the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA)
Tomorrow UN WOMEN and other bodies will be observing International Women’s Day. Our Guest Presenter This Morning … Is The first woman in South Africa to have a Doctor of Philosophy in this field behind her name. The title of her PhD is, Pension Fund reform towards development of national economy: A South African Case Study.
GUEST: DR. NTHABISENG MOLEKO : Lecturer. Researcher. Poet. Commissioner on the Commission for Gender Equality
Joburg teen becomes first blind pupil to participate in SA Maths Olympiad
GUEST: JOANNE FUTSELAAR – Grade 10 – 15 Years
A recent report by an independent panel on the ethics and credibility of South Africa’s news media was published. The panel, headed by retired judge Kathy Satchwell, was commissioned by the South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF)
GUEST: PIPPA GREEN – Veteran Journalist & Outgoing Press Ombudsman
The South African Men’s hockey team is pulling out all the stops to make their Tokyo 2021 Olympic dream a reality during a difficult financial climate for the federation. The team has been boosted by a partnership with award-winning platform, Matchkit.co, to further commercialise and grow their brand as they step up their preparation for the showpiece expected to be held in July this year.
GUEST: GARETH EWING – SA Men’s Hockey Head Coach
ARTIVIST presents a series of bespoke music performances & conversations
THE ART OF MPHO SEBINA • PAUL HANMER DJ KENZHERO, BOKANI DYER & CARLO MOMBELLI
GUEST: BRADLEY WILLIAMS - Lead Curator & Co Founder of The Artivist
Everard Read JHB presents the exhibition ‘Hide’ by Brett Murray on now till 27 March 2021.
GUEST: BRETT MURRAY - Artist
EPISODE 2 of The Conflict Resolution Series
GUEST: ANDRE VLOK - Negotiator, Conflict and Employment dispute specialist
NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD OF SOUTH AFRICA is Calling for Entries: 18th Young Performer Awards competition 2021. Youth development in the arts should not be locked down! Accordingly, the National Eisteddfod Academy.
GUEST: DR. FRANCOIS VAN DER BERG - CEO of National Eisteddfod Academy
WINNERS OF THE 52 WEEK CHALLENGE
LUCKY ALLEN ROGER ROGER POLLY THEMBA HANS JETCREW IAN HANS VISH LUCKY RANJAY RADITI ROD XOLANI THEMBA GAIL RAY ANTHONY ANTHONY NICK THEMBA CAL MAHUNGU ELDRID UWE LYN’S HUSBAND (CHARLIE) RANJAY CASPER GERALD AUBREY ALAN JETCREW PETER BONGANI IMRAN KEN SHANE TUMELO JUDY JETCREW HANS MIKE PETER IN DURBS LYN’S HUSBAND (CHARLIE) HANS BRANDON PETER SHEILA VAUGHN AWARD
Lehlogonolo quit his job to pursue business now his Moja Chicken franchise operates in three provinces MOJA CHICKEN is one of the business benefiting from Hollard’s BIG ADS campaign.
GUEST: LEHLOGONOLO MOTSEENG - Founder Moja Chicken Franchise
Twelve small businesses to gain from six-month ad-sharing campaign. It’s the Big Ads for Small Businesses campaign.
GUEST: HEIDI BRAUER - Chief Marketing Officer at Hollard
GUEST: PROF. HELEN REES - Chair of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA). Member of the World Health Organisation International Health Regulations (IHR) Committee in Covid 19. Medical Researcher & The Founder and Executive Director of the Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute of the University of Witwatersrand.
Kenya is battling some of the worst locust plagues in decades, but start-up The Bug Picture hopes to transform the pests into profits and bring hope to farmers whose crops and livelihoods are being destroyed by the insects.
GUEST: LAURA STANDFORD - Co-Founder of The BUG Picture
Chef Zola Nene was born in Durban, based in Cape Town, South Africa. When she was 6, her family moved to George and her dad started to work in a petroleum plant in Mossel Bay. After she got enrolled in university, she chose Bcom law as her intended major.
However, after about 2 years, she realized that it was not the right career path for her and she has a much greater passion in the culinary world. So she applied the working visa and went to England to follow her culinary dream.
The 70th Birthday celebrations with Exclusive Books as they give back to communities through their CSI programme #Give70for70
GUEST: BATYA BRICKS – General Manager Exclusive Books
RECENTLY The Market Photo Workshop and the Daniele Tamagni Foundation held an online conversation with Cairo Native Fatma Fahmy, the inaugural recipient of the Daniele Tamagni Grant for 2019 in conversation with English/Egyptian photographer, Laura El-Tantawy.
GUEST: FATMA FAHMY - Photographer
GUEST: Lehlohonolo Mofokeng - A Master of Education candidate from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg as a Mandela-Rhodes Scholar.
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has become the first woman and the first African to be chosen as director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
GUEST: Dr Thabi Leoka
GUEST: HLULANI ARCHIEBOLD HLUNGWANI - Inland Fisheries Scientist at the Dept of Environment Forestry and Fisheries (basedat the University of Limpopoas a Phd candidate)
Coming 2 America, Black Panther costume designer Ruth E Carter was inducted in the Hollywood Walk of Fame this week PRE RECORDED CONVERSATION : RUTH E. CARTER - Costume Designer for Film and Television
The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Centre for Creative Arts and the JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Festival will launch its first inaugural 3-day dance colloquium/conference in 2021 from 2 to 4 June 2021.
GUEST: DR. LLIANE LOOTS -Dance and Performance Studies lecturer UKZN and founder of the Flatfoot Dance Company
52 Week Challenge Talking Cars with Nico Smit LUCKY ALLEN ROGER ROGER POLLY THEMBA HANS JETCREW IAN HANS VISH LUCKY RANJAY RADITI ROD XOLANI THEMBA GAIL RAY ANTHONY ANTHONY NICK THEMBA CAL MAHUNGU ELDRID UWE LYN’S HUSBAND (CHARLIE) RANJAY CASPER GERALD AUBREY ALAN JETCREW PETER BONGANI IMRAN KEN SHANE TUMELO JUDY JETCREW HANS MIKE PETER IN DURBS LYN’S HUSBAND (CHARLIE) HANS BRANDON PETER SHEILA AWARD
World NGO Day is an international calendar day annually observed today 27 th February. First time marked by the UN & EU leaders and international organizations in 2014.
GUEST: VANISHAA GORDHAN - SADAG (SA Depression and Anxiety Group) Project Manager
The streets of Joburg have already been conquered by cyclists and runners, but rarely does one drive past the lone skateboarder. Until now.
GUEST: AYANDA MNYANDU – Co Founder City Skate Tours
The Department of Economic, Small Business Development and Environmental Affairs (DESTEA) request the people of Mangaung to be on the lookout for a stray Baboon that is roaming the streets in the Northern Suburbs of Bloemfontein. It is suspected that the baboon has been on the run since November 2020 and this only came to the attention of the department on the 24th February 2021.
GUEST: DR. PIERRE NEL – VETERINIAN at The Department of Economic, Small Business Development and Environmental Affairs (DESTEA)
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni will be delivering the budget presentation on Wednesday 24 February. He still faces all last year’s challenges such as funding cash-strapped state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and paying a massive public sector wage bill – along with, unemployment and the impact of COVID-19.
GUEST: YOLANDI ESTERHUIZEN – Registered Tax Practitioner & Director: Product Compliance, Sage Africa & Middle East
GUEST: RIAAN MANSER - Explorer and Initiator of Matrics in Antarctica
GUEST: KELBY BARKER - Diocesan School for girls in the Eastern Cape
GUEST: AYAKHA MELITHAFA - Centre of Science and Technology in the Western
Dr Samantha Potgieter, infectious disease expert at the Universitas Academic Hospital and affiliated lecturer in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of the Free State (UFS), was Wednesday (17 February 2021) the first health-care worker in the Free State to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
GUEST: DR. SAMANTHA POTGIETER - Infectious disease expert at the Universitas Academic Hospital and affiliated lecturer in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of the Free State (UFS)
This Month, the GO! Durban Cycle Academy celebrates its fifth anniversary having significantly impacted on the lives of young people through its youth development programmes.
GUEST: TENNILLE TAYLOR - PR Director GO! Durban Cycle Academy
Jozi Virtual Art Walks! A virtual experience allows us to connect with Johannesburg city no matter where in the world you are located.
GUEST: BHEKI DUBE – Founder and CEO Curiocity
Innovative thinkers around the world have come up with ways of utilising the various stages of waste created, mainly focused around used coffee grounds. FireFly Biofuel – is one of the new kids on the environmentally friendly block, and the perfect gift for braai masters.
GUEST: KAI CASSON - Inventor & Managing Director Fire Fly Biofuel
52 Week Challenge
Talking Cars with Nico Smit
LUCKY ALLEN ROGER ROGER POLLY THEMBA HANS JETCREW IAN HANS VISH LUCKY RANJAY RADITI ROD XOLANI THEMBA GAIL RAY ANTHONY ANTHONY NICK THEMBA CAL MAHUNGU ELDRID UWE LYN’S HUSBAND (CHARLIE) RANJAY CASPER GERALD AUBREY ALAN JETCREW PETER BONGANI IMRAN KEN SHANE TUMELO JUDY JETCREW HANS MIKE PETER IN DURBS LYN’S HUSBAND (CHARLIE) HANS BRANDON PETER AWARD
LOCKDOWN BURNOUT is a new phenomenon around the globe. Monday 22 February will be Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Day
GUEST: Professor Renata Schoeman – Convener South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP)
The University of Johannesburg Arts & Culture, a division of the Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture (FADA), in partnership with Andani.Africa, a creative industries research and insights company, launches the inaugural Futures & Beyond Forum planned for 16 and 17 March 2021.
GUEST: LAKIN MORGAN-BAATJIES – Marketing: University of Jhb Arts and Culture Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture.
Stellenbosch winery Delheim has partnered with the Pinotage Youth Development Academy (PYDA) to create a milestone for graduates –creating their own wine product, from start to finish.
GUEST: NIKKI MUNRO - Executive Director of the Pinotage Youth Development Academy
COVID-19 has had a profound effect on all of us including our pets, with recent research* undertaken in the US revealing that more than 71% of pet professionals say that the pandemic has impacted the way our pets are eating.
GUEST: MARYCKE ACKHURST - Pet Behavior Expert from Hill’s Pet Slimmer Programme
The South African, and global cannabis industry will be coming together for a virtual summit on the 25th and 26th of February growers, entrepreneurs, medical and wellness practitioners as well as investors
GUEST: DR. CARMEN JAMES - Integrative Medical Doctor
Theresho Selesho. Originating from Elim, Limpopo. Creative Entrepreneur. Matchbox Live, CEO. I’m involved in the entertainment, communication and hospitality industries.
Guest: Theresho Selesho
A TRIBUTE TO THE WORK OF LEWIS NKOSI
GUEST: SANDILE NGIDI – Poet, Literary Translator, Playwright and Journalist
Limpopo teenager lands a job while assisting job seekers
GUEST: TEBOGO MAKHAE – Class of 2020 Grade 12 Student
Is the pandemic leading to a more democratized education system?
GUEST: CARA – JEAN PETERSEN - Student Engagement Manager at Feenix
A development in Joburg’s Lorentzville has won a major international award for pio-neering a successful example of gentrification without displacement The story of Joburg’s CBD in post-apartheid SA has been one of various attempts at regeneration in the face of urban decay.
GUEST: BRIAN GREEN - Lead Developer on Victoria yards
The Lory Park Animal Zoo and Owl Sanctuary invites the local community to come socialise and spend time with their animals today on Valentine’s Day. There are Love Affairs you might witness during your visit
GUEST: ROBYNN INGLE-MOLLER – Enrichment and Education Co-ordinator The Lory Park Animal Zoo
Sibikwa Art Centre has forged a partnership with Standard Bank Young Artist of the Year, Jefferson Bobs Tshabalala of Ub’Dope Shishini. Called Ub’Dope eSibikwa the partnership has produced performances and workshops on now until 31 March 2021.
GUEST: JEFFERSON BOBS TSHABALALA – Founder of Ub’Dope Shishini
The Market Theatre has put together a star studded cast to pay tribute to the literary giant E’skia Mphahlele. The novel Father Come Home will be performed in Sepedi from 9 – 28 February 2021.
GUEST: RAMI CHUENE – Award-winning Actress
Two Leading Tech Hubs Connected to Support Startups this past Wednesday, 10 February, Stockholm - the birthplace of fast-growing tech companies like Skype, Spotify and Klarna – joined forces with Cape Town, Africa’s Tech Capital and home to startups such as Aerobotics, SweepSouth and Sea Monster, to launch Cape Town / Stockholm Connect (CSC).
GUEST: Ambassador CECELIA JULI – Swedish Ambassador to South Africa
52 Week Challenge
Talking Cars with Nico Smit
LUCKY ALLEN ROGER ROGER POLLY THEMBA HANS JETCREW IAN HANS VISH LUCKY RANJAY RADITI ROD XOLANI THEMBA GAIL RAY ANTHONY ANTHONY NICK THEMBA CAL MAHUNGU ELDRID UWE LYN’S HUSBAND (CHARLIE) RANJAY CASPER GERALD AUBREY ALAN JETCREW PETER BONGANI IMRAN KEN SHANE TUMELO JUDY JETCREW HANS MIKE PETER IN DURBS LYN’S HUSBAND (CHARLIE) HANS BRANDON AWARD
Chat-based business-recovery resource launched on WhatsApp to assist SMMEs during COVID-19 A chat-based service called SMMEstart has been launched on WhatsApp to provide SMMEs in South Africa with instantly actionable information, guidance and resources to help business owners restart and grow their businesses during the COVID-19 eco-nomic recovery period and beyond.
GUEST: SAMANTHA MANCLARK – Director of JoziHub and team leader for SMME start.
Danone South Africa has taken on the challenge to provide COVID-compliant desks to seven ECD schools, five of which are based in Ekurhuleni, the metropolitan in which its production facility is situated. What makes these desks unique, is that they are made up of recycled yoghurt cups
GUEST: HENK VAN DER HYDE - Danone’s Sustainability Manager
World Radio Day 2021: UNESCO celebrates radio as a major tool for dissemination of information. This year’s theme is New World, New Radio – Evolution, Innovation, Connection.”
Yesterday The 2021 #AfricaPodcastDay by Africa Podfest took place online to highlight the talent within the continent’s podcasting industry.
GUEST: JOSEPHINE KARIANJAHI – Co-Director Africa Podfest
Denis Hurley Centre AGM is taking place online this year
GUEST: RAYMOND PERRIER - Director Denis Hurley Centre
“Gift of the Givers reaches out to drought-stricken Adelaide community” / “Gift of the Givers drills six new boreholes in drought-stricken Adelaide” These are some of the headlines we see about the Humanitarian Organization Gift of The Givers.
GUEST: DR. IMTIAZ SOOLIMAN - Founder Gift of The Givers
Taking place Today is an Online Launch of the work of Harare-based comic book art-ist; Bill Masuku.
He has written and illustrated a story about a mother entitled More Blessings who works as an informal trader.
GUEST : BILL MASUKU – Comic Book Artist
Unilever is revamping its supply chain to include more small and medium-sized enti-ties run by the youth, women and people with disabilities in a push to reduce income inequalities.
The firm says it wants to increase the participation of minority SMEs in its supply chain to help achieve fresh commitment to contributing to an equitable and inclusive society where everyone earns a living income.
GUEST: MICHELLE CHETTY – Unilever Africa’s HR Vice President
Curro Aurora learner Joshua Dike has been excelling in the sports of mountain biking and road cycling despite lockdown restrictions. Gauteng Schools’ Cycling established a series of virtual cycling races, using the virtual Zwist platform, to keep the cyclists active and to compete during the lockdown period.
GUEST: JOSHUA DIKE – Grade 11 student, 16 years
South Africa’s film industry is the oldest in Africa and one of the oldest in the world, having started in 1896 soon after the Lumiere brothers’ famous first commercial film screening in 1895.
The industry is one of the more established and commercially viable on the continent. It doesn’t produce as many films as Nigeria’s bustling industry, but offers a steady trickle of crowd pleasers. This is Reflection from an Opinion Piece by Filmmaker Jenna Cato Bass.
GUEST: JENNA CATO BASS - Writer-director-cinematographer
The Eastern Cape Film Festival has partnered with Slate 2 Productions to cre-ate awareness around mental illness through a new short film titled Eruption.
Slate 2 Productions is an Eastern Cape all-female production company. The Eastern Cape Film Festival is a developmental initiative headed by Nceba Mqolomba, who is also chair of the Eastern Cape Film Forum.
GUEST: NCEBA MQOLOMBA – Founder Eastern Cape Film Festival & Chair of the Eastern Cape Film Forum.
The clicking of a "chatty" killer whale swimming off Fish Hoek in False Bay has been recorded in South Africa for the first time.
GUEST: DR. SIMON ELWEN – Founder Sea Search
South Africa's music industry's brand new star, 20-year old singer/songwriter Nomfundo Moh. Born in a small town of Ndwedwe in KwaZulu Natal has stepped into the music world to share her talent
GUEST: NOMFUNDO MOH – Singer / Songwriter
AN INNOVATIVE THEATRE EXPERIENCE French Writer; Boris Vian’s “The Empire Builders”, by Kwasha! Theatre Company, is an audio experience produced by a team of creatives, and brought to you by the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS), and the Market Laboratory.
A New Way of experiencing Theatre. Sitting on a couch, at the park, at the library, plugged in to your headphones, connect on www.empirebuildersinsa.org and get ready for an audio journey that will bring you straight into the shrinking apartment of an interesting family with “The Empire Builders”.
GUEST: JOEL LEONARD - Cast Member in the Empire Builders Production he plays the “Father”
ARE WE STUCK IN A PERPETUAL STATE OF JETLAG? WE MIGHT BE SUFFERING FROM “PANDEMIC BURNOUT”
These could be symptoms of “pandemic fatigue”.
GUEST: ABDURAHMAN KENNY - Mental Health Portfolio Manager at Pharma Dy-namics
This Morning we want to know what you are cooking up in your own kitchen and share your own recipe with us. We have been spending more time in our homes, we have been mixing up remedies to prevent flu and cobvid-19 symptoms.
What Have You been mixing up in your cup, from garlic, lemon and honey.
Guest: Chef Zola Nene
52 Week Challenge
Talking Cars with Nico Smit
LUCKY ALLEN ROGER ROGER POLLY THEMBA HANS JETCREW IAN HANS VISH LUCKY RANJAY RADITI ROD XOLANI THEMBA GAIL RAY ANTHONY ANTHONY NICK THEMBA CAL MAHUNGU ELDRID UWE LYN’S HUSBAND (CHARLIE) RANJAY CASPER GERALD AUBREY ALAN JETCREW PETER BONGANI IMRAN KEN SHANE TUMELO JUDY JETCREW HANS MIKE PETER IN DURBS LYN’S HUSBAND (CHARLIE) HANS AWARD
When Car Manufacturing & Art , Meet to celebrate the launch of a locally-manufactured new ‘Mswenko’ ride, Young Creatives and Founders of GALXBOY Thatiso Dube and Illustrator Yay Abe (Russell Abrahams), have created a range of limited-edition pieces inspired by ‘Mswenko’.
South Africans can stand the chance to win these limited-edition pieces by GALXBOY and Yay Abe by joining the #MswenkoChallenge; creating your own Mswenko-inspired pieces. These can be anything from a design, dance, a beat or even a poetry piece.
GUEST: THATISO DUBE – Founder of GALXBOY
GUEST: YAY ABE (Russell Abrahams) – ILLUSTRATOR
We love to highlight locally made products and ideas and check in on small business in the midst of the covid-19 pandemic. How is the Beauty Spa Industry doing?
GUEST: RENCHIA DROGANIS – Founder & CEO
WETLANDS ARE A SOURCE OF LIFE This Week on 2nd Feb, South Africa joined the nations of the world in celebration of the World Wetland Day with this year’s theme of: “Wetlands and Water”. This year’s focus highlights the role of wetlands as sources of freshwater and presents a call for actions towards the protection and restoration of wetlands.
GUEST: ALBI MODISE – Head of Communications Department of Environment, For-estry and Fisheries
In 2020 The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) presented an online award event. The NSTF requests the lists of top performers in physical science and mathematics (in the National Senior Certificate exams) from all the provincial education departments. At least two students from each province are selected, based on their performance (of 90% and above for the average of both subjects), as well as their chosen field of study. SIPHOKAZI was one of those students
GUEST : GLETT TWALA – 2ND YEAR MEDICAL STUDENT Wits University
GUEST : VUYISWA NGWENYA – AUTHOR of Teen’s Dark Side
MICHELLE’S BOOK : ISABEL ALLENDE : A LONG PETAL OF THE SEA
BBC - Travel - Isabel Allende on travel, culture and what inspires her
The story opens during the Spanish Civil War in Barcelona where the protagonist, Victor Dalmau, has left his medical studies to help the Republicans against the Fascist forces of General Franco. His brother, Guillem, is also a Republican sol-dier, but he dies in the Battle of Ebro.
Guest: Sizar - Co-Founder - SA Latino Fiasta festival
The Institute for Creative Arts (ICA) announced a call for proposals for the (Un)Infecting the City public arts festival 2021, which will run from March – April 2021.
GUEST: JAY PATHER – Director Institute for Creative Arts
It is called a game-changing move for tourism, Thebe Investment Corporation has sold Thebe Tourism Group (TTG) to its management team and Futuregrowth Private Equity. Led by its CEO, Jerry Mabena
GUEST : JERRY MABENA – CEO Thebe Tourism Group
Last Year we saw the story of A GROUP of homeless people in Durban, who started a vegetable garden during the Covid-19 lockdown, They now say they no longer want to be known as homeless men but URBAN FARMERS instead
GUEST: SIZWE MBATHA – Co Founder & Leader of the Elangeni Green Zone
SO MANY QUESTIONS
WHAT IS THE ART of acting drunk on stage or film. How do actors do it?
GUEST: ALAN COMMITTIE – Actor
British-born Chef Matt Manning cut his teeth under the likes of Marcus Wareing and Gordon Ramsay and now is behind three of Cape Town’s culinary establishments; Grub & Vine, Culture Wine Bar and The Chef’s Studio.
The real impact of level 3 on the hospitality industry has inspired innovation with alternatives such as Virtual Dining becoming more commonplace.
GUEST: MATT MANNING – CHEF
52 Week Challenge
Nico’s Does the Name Challange
LUCKY ALLEN ROGER ROGER POLLY THEMBA HANS JETCREW IAN HANS VISH LUCKY RANJAY RADITI ROD XOLANI THEMBA GAIL RAY ANTHONY ANTHONY NICK THEMBA CAL MAHUNGU ELDRID UWE LYN’S HUSBAND (CHARLIE) RANJAY CASPER GERALD AUBREY ALAN JETCREW PETER BONGANI IMRAN KEN SHANE TUMELO JUDY JETCREW HANS MIKE PETER IN DURBS LYN’S HUSBAND (CHARLIE) AWARD
Man Spends 12 Years Building Johannesburg in His Backyard from Recycled Materials The city features a replica of the FNB stadium built during the preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
GUEST: MULALO NEGO NEGONDENI – Artist
A new writing programme, launched by theatre production company HOW NOW BROWN COW, is encouraging the creation of twelve new works by South African playwrights. They have announce a new initiative, THE WRITERS’ COLLECTIVE
GUEST: JULIE-ANNE MCDOWELL - HOW NOW BROWN COW Founder and Producer
The World Health Organization (WHO) has not made any recommendations for ivermectin use, their statement issued last week states: “We are closely following the research on ivermectin, which has shown promising results in some trials. With new results from more trials coming in in the following days, we will conduct a systematic review for an independent panel of experts
GUEST: Professor VINNY NAIDOO - Dean of the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Veterinary Science
Following the questionable attempt at online public consultation regarding the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) last week, Earthlife Africa Johannesburg says it is more determined than ever to ensure that communities affected by large projects around the country know and exercise their environmental rights, as stipulated in the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA).
GUEST: MAKOMA LEKALAKALA - Director of the Johannesburg branch of Earthlife Africa
Our submissions portal is now open, and we are taking submissions for the following awards: Sol Plaatje EU Poetry Award & Anthology Dinaane Debut Fiction Award 2021 Gerald Kraak Award and Anthology
Sol Plaatje EU Poetry Award & Anthology
Guest: BILLIE ZANGEWA – Artist
Guest: DR. ELA MANGA – Integrated Medical Doctor
“Willing & Abel: Lessons from a decade in crisis”
GUEST: MIKE ABEL - CEO M&C SAATCHI ABEL & GROUP & Author of ‚ “Willing and Able : Lessons from a decade in crisis“
Drumming since he was a toddler. Known on stage as Danno the Drummer boy with a global fan base. • Lifetime Achievement Award - 44th President Barack Obama at 14 yrs • President Cyril Ramaphosa- Youth Trail Blazer 2018 at 15 yrs • News 24 - 100 Mandela’s of the Future at 15 yrs
GUEST: DANIEL PETERSEN the 3rd – 18 year old / Drummer, Producer
How do we engage and have converdations with people we do not agree with and still find common ground?
GUEST: ANDRE VLOK - Negotiator, conflict and employment dispute specialist - Conflict Resolution Centre
Bethuel Mangena, a cartoonist is one of the winners in the Third International Cartoon Contest. The call for the competition was published internationally in the first days of the coronavirus outbreak.
GUEST: BETHUEL MANGENA - Cartoonist at the African News Agency
Doughnut economics, is a visual framework for sustainable development – shaped like a doughnut . The diagram was developed by Oxford economist Kate Raworth in the Oxfam paper A Safe and Just Space for Humanity and elaborated upon in her book Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist
GUEST: KATE RAWORTH - Author of Doughnut Economics. Co-founder of Doughnut Economics Action Lab. Teaching at Oxford University's Environmental Change Institute. (She/ her)
GUEST: CHEF KATLEGO MLAMBO – Head Chef at The Marabi Club in Johannesburg's Maboneng Precinct
52 Week Challenge Nico’s Does the Name Challange LUCKY ALLEN ROGER ROGER POLLY THEMBA HANS JETCREW IAN HANS VISH LUCKY RANJAY RADITI ROD XOLANI THEMBA GAIL RAY ANTHONY ANTHONY NICK THEMBA CAL MAHUNGU ELDRID UWE LYN LYN’S HUSBAND (CHARLIE) RANJAY CASPER GERALD AUBREY ALAN JETCREW PETER BONGANI IMRAN KEN SHANE TUMELO JUDY JETCREW HANS MIKE PETER IN DURBS AWARD.
Guest: NICO SMIT
SOUTH AFRICAN EXTREME SWIMMER Ryan Stramrood, has been nominated for the prestigious World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA) ‘Man of the Year’ award.
GUEST: RYAN STRAMROOD - EXTREME SWIMMER
South African Artist Fiona Kirkwood, Exhibits new award-winning installation Rain, exhibited at the 11th International Fiber Art Biennale: “From Lausanne to Beijing”, curated out of Beijing China.
GUEST: FIONA KIRKWOOD - Artist
Ginger, Lemon and Garlic as some of the items listeners here on Safm have been calling in about- stating that the prices have gone ridicoulously high. What has your shopping for your food been? Are you seeing a hike in your food basket? Author of “Finding Common Ground’ Land, Equity and Agriculture”., Wandile Sihlobo,
GUEST: WANDILE SIHLOBO - Chief economist at Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) who has also serves as a member of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Advisory Panel on land reform
To bee or not to bee: South African beekeepers face tough odds. Chinese imports, too few trees, not much government support: are said to be some of the reasons for the challenge.
GUEST: MIKE ALLSOPP - Senior Researcher Agricultural Research Council South Africa.
The French Embassy is the most important entity above all the official French ser-vices in RSA. The Embassy in Pretoria is divided in several departments : Chancel-lery politics, Press department, administrative and financial department, cultural de-partment, the French Police’s International Technical Co-operation and the military mission.
GUEST - Ms SELEN DAVER Cultural attaché at the French Embassy
GUEST - Ms LESLEY WILLIAMS CEO Tshimologong Precinct
The Covid-19 lockdown wrote the end of the story for many businesses, but for sec-ond-hand bookstores it is said to be the start of a promising new chapter.
GUEST: GRIFFIN SHEA – Author of The Golden Rhino and Founder of Bridge Books Sellers of new and second-hand books with a focus on African literature with stores in Maboneng, Commissioner street & online.
Five lucky matriculants will be jetting off to Antarctica at the end of January, after an intense selection process for a competition they participated in. Titled Matric in Ant-arctica, the competition was open to every high school in SA and entrants were asked to submit creative, thought-provoking submissions of 100 words or less on the topic: What will exploration of the Antarctic continent do to help us preserve a greener, more sustainable existence on our planet?
GUEST: RIAAN MANSER - Explorer and Initiator of Matrics in Antarctica
GUEST: AYAKHA MELITHAFA - Centre of Science and Technology in the Western Cape
GUEST: KELBY BARKER - Diocesan School for girls in the Eastern Cape
Collaboration for Meaningful Impact ...The University of the Free State (UFS) Faculty of Law and the ILI-South African Centre for Excellence (ILI-SACE) have entered into an important collaboration that will see the two institutions cooperate on a series of joint initiatives.
GUEST: PROF. JOHN MUBANGIZI – University of Free State Dean of the Faculty of Law
Ntuthuko Shezi is the Cow Executive Officer of South African company Livestock Wealth. His business has built a platform where cows are one of the products available to local and global investors.
GUEST: NTUTHUKO SHEZI – Cow Executive Officer Livestock Wealth
52 Week Challenge LUCKY ALLEN ROGER ROGER POLLY THEMBA HANS JETCREW IAN HANS VISH LUCKY RANJAY RADITI ROD XOLANI THEMBA GAIL RAY ANTHONY ANTHONY NICK THEMBA CAL MAHUNGU ELDRID UWE LYN LYN’S HUSBAND (CHARLIE) RANJAY CASPER GERALD AUBREY ALAN JETCREW PETER BONGANI IMRAN KEN SHANE TUMELO JUDY JETCREW HANS MIKE AWARD
Who got the job ahead of you - the ways and habits of people who get jobs, a book by by Fusi Motaung
GUEST: FUSI MOTAUNG - Transformation Practitioner & Author
Psychic Jemima Packington, from Evesham, has earned herself the nickname 'Mystic Veg' because instead of your usual tarot cards or crystal ball she 'reads' asparagus tips.
GUEST: JEMIMA PACKINGTON - Pyschic
South African FIFA player SHIAAN RUGBEER has announced that he has become an official coach of the Paris Saint - Germain Academy
GUEST: SHIAAN RUGBEER - Gamer
Nearly 1 700 abandoned Cape cormorant chicks have been rescued from Robben Island for admission to SANCCOB (the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds) in Table View, Cape Town
GUEST: DR. LAUREN WALLER - ‘Leiden Conservation Fellow’ SANCCOB’s(Southern African Foundation for The Conservation of Coastal Birds) Seabird Conservation Scientist.
The overwhelming amount of loss we've experienced during this pandemic is in stark contrast to what is supposedly the happiest time of the year. Nine months to a year into the crisis, nearly 2 million people around the world have died from Covid-19. Grief, of course, is an experience that people encounter all the time -- but this year there are pandemic-related factors that compound that normal process.
What Are You Reading?
In 2020 Author Niq Mhlongo published 2 books “Paradise in Gaza” and Joburg Noir, a new collection of short stories he edited. He is now based in Berlin.
GUEST: NIQ MHLONGO – Author
Tumi Sole is the creator and founder of #CountryDuty, a social movement that brings together all South Africans regardless of race or creed. As a corporate attorney with experience in human rights litigation, employment law and dispute resolution, Sole is currently reading for his Master’s in Law, specialising in commerce and business Law at University of the Witswatersrand.
GUEST: TUMI SOLE – Corporate Attorney and Founder of social media activation Country Duty
The 19-Year Old Entrepreneur Makes Soccer Shoes For Gravel Pitches Musa Maluleka, an entrepreneur who designs and produces soccer shoes spe-cifically for gravel pitches. The soccer boots industry has been, for years dominated by big brands but Disktjie is here to solve a lot of township soccer games problems.
GUEST: MUSA MALULEKA
Online learning has become a basic offering that all schools need to offer for continuous teacher and learner experience through the lockdown. How are schools navigating their way through.
Jai Hind Primary School in Port Shepstone is The First school to pilot the Claned online learning platform.
GUEST: DAYALAN GOVENDER – Principal at Jai Hind Primary
You’ll lose access to WhatsApp after 8 Feb, unless you agree to Facebook data sharing
WhatsApp is changing its terms of service to force users to share personal data, in-cluding phone numbers and location, with its parent company Facebook.
GUEST: WESLEY DIPHOKO – Editor in Chief Fast Company SA
GROWBOX is a Social Enterprise and Wholesale Plant Nursery established in Han-over Park, Cape Town by Renshia Manuel.
GUEST: RENSHIA MANUEL – Founder Growbox
Karen Zoid along with Cricketer AB de Villiers and the Ndlovu Youth Choir recently released the song “THE FLAME” which has over 500 000 views on youtube
GUEST: KAREN ZOID - Artist
Bicycle Market to Hit USD 147.24 Billion by 2027; Increasing Incidence of Obesity Globally to Stoke Demand, Says Fortune Business Insights E-bike conversions and Custom-built Electric bikes. E-bikes are said to be built to support our health and the environment WWW.CHILLEDSQUIRREL.COM
GUEST: MATT LEVE - Founder Chilled Squirrel
We keeping up with Michelle's Vegetarian Mission RICE STUFFED BRINJALS with TAHINI SAUCE & HERBY TOMATOES
GUEST: ZOLA NENE - Our SuperChef!
52 Week Challenge LUCKY ALLEN ROGER ROGER POLLY THEMBA HANS JETCREW IAN HANS VISH LUCKY RANJAY RADITI ROD XOLANI THEMBA GAIL RAY ANTHONY ANTHONY NICK THEMBA CAL MAHUNGU ELDRID UWE LYN LYN’S HUSBAND (CHARLIE) RANJAY CASPER GERALD AUBREY ALAN JETCREW PETER BONGANI IMRAN KEN SHANE TUMELO JUDY JETCREW HANS AWARD
IS IT TIME FOR A DIGITAL BREAK? With the global community being on lockdown and all of us spending more time at work; are you spending more time on social media and constantly online? Is it time to detach?
GUEST: PAULA QUINSEE - Author / Relationship and Life Coach
Artists from South Africa, the African continent, and beyond are lined up for the world-first ‘arts festival on your phone’, My Body My Space: Public Arts Festival 2021 —-WHATSAPP “HI” to 060 011 0444 The festival goes live Jan 29th.
GUEST: PJ SABBAGHA - Artistic Director The Forgotten Angle TheatreCollaborative (FATC)
SONGEZO ZIBI: Head of Communication and Corporate Relations: Absa Group Limited Former Editor of Business Day. “2021 is going to be more consequential than 2020; Happy New Year” Songezo Zibi on twitter. Songezo Zibi first job was in corporate communications at Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) as an intern in 1998.
Guest: DR. SANGXA ROZANI
Michelle’s Top Reads for 2021.
Guest: LAUREN BEUKES - Author on her Top 5 Reads for this year
The ROGUE movie has officially released on SHOWMAX showcasing some of South Africa's notable actors starring alongside American actress Megan Fox. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpSK2CsKULg TRAILER
GUEST: BRANDON AURET - Actor
Africa Teen Geeks (ATG) founder and coding advocate, Lindiwe Matlali, has been recognised as one of the 23 international change-makers that are advancing social innovation. 2021 is the year we need to have more young people being part of the tech and innovation space.
GUEST: LINDIWE MATLALI - Founder and CEO Africa Teen Geeks
A new product called the Shark Safe Barrier was made in order to bio-mimic the visual effects of a kelp forest, which, combined with a series of permanent magnetic stimuli, form a barrier that dissuades sharks from passing through.
GUEST: DR. SARA ANDREOTTI - Marine Biologist / COO of the Company and one of the inventors of the technology
BUSINESS INSIDER has published an article entitled “2020 wasn’t great – but these South African businesses made the most of it” written by Andrew Thompson.
GUEST: ANDREW THOMPSON - Writer & Photographer
In the midst of 2020- Two South African companies joined forces to create handsfree handwashing solutions, which can be placed in informal settlements countrywide and installed in less than six hours.
GUEST: BRIAN LEWIS - CEO ENVIROSAN SANITATION SOLUTION SA
Lockdown Poems Frank Meintjies
These poems were penned during South Africa's lockdown, a response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Most of the poems were written in the first 21 days of the lockdown, a time when government imposed far reaching restrictions on movement and economic activity.
GUEST: FRANK MEINTJIES - Academic & Author of “Lockdowm Poems lines and verses from the time of covid 19”
South African Music Week (SAMW), is an annual cross-border music industry event that provides a showcase of talent in each country and fosters collaborative working relationships between countries. The idea originated from a visit Moeti paid to Canada along with Mr Vuzumuzi Mkhize, DG of the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, who led a South African music industry delegation to Canadian Music Week in 2019.
GUEST: MICHAEL MOETI - Founder and CEO SA Music Week
Are we seeing new Food Trends in 2021 caused by the lockdown and all that 2020 shifted. Are we cooking differently, are we trying new things?
GUEST: ZOLA NENE
We spoke to him in 2020, great shifts have been taking place in his business. Before COVID-19, he pulled 16-hour shifts cleaning dishes at a restaurant in Linden Jhb. Today, his cake business is up and running.
GUEST: DAVY TSOPO – Founder of Cakey by Davy
Kitesurfers can now sync their smartwatch or smartphone to the KANARA Kitesurfing app, track sessions, connect, compete with other riders and earn points and rewards for performance. The app already has users in over 40 countries and 170 cities.
GUEST: KIM WEBSTER - SA Spokesperson for Kanara Kitesurfing
HISTORIC MOMENT FOR AFRICAN TRADE - South Africa Readies For Export under new trade agreements with African Union Countries and with the UK implemented from 1 January 2021 It marked the start of trade for South African firms, under two new Trade Agreements.
GUEST: MINISTER EBRAHIM PATEL - The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic)
Learning New Things is one of our mottos in 2021 and Japanese is one the languages we would like to learn. The Embassy of Japan in South Africa emphasize on several Japan-South Africa research cooperation with universities, research institutions and beyond. They also work on opportunities for studying/researching in Japan.
GUEST: ASSOCIATE PROF. SARAMA TSUNODA - Study Abroad Co-Ordinator at the study in Japan Global Network Project at Hokkaido University Japan
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Sunday 18 October : HANDSPRING PUPPET COMPANY The Handspring Puppet Company a puppetry performance and design company established in 1981 situated in Cape Town.
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Sunday 1st November : PROF. THULI MADONSELA The Second Annual Social Justice Summit is convened by Professor Thuli Madonsela,Law Trust Chair in Social Justice at the Law Faculty of Stellenbosch University.
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Sunday 27 June RAYMOND PERRIER Raymond Perrier is the director of the Denis Hurley Centre, a multi-faith community centre working with the homeless and urban poor in Durban. www.denishurleycentre.org
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Sunday 23 August PAT HORN - Collective Bargaining Project coordinator, WIEGO (Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing – www.wiego.org)
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Sunday 4 October Dr. TADDY BLECHER Taddy Blecher is CEO and co-founder of the Maharishi Invincibility Institute, a multi-award winning educational institution, as well as Imvula Empowerment Fund and the Invincible Group.
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Sunday 25 October PROF. MARY METCALFE Mary Metcalfe has worked in education since 1974 as a teacher, principal, and lecturer.
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Sunday 2 August - MYMOENA SCHOLTZ Where Rainbows Meet, is a Cape Town based community support organisation that has responded to the worsening COVID-19 food crisis.
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Sunday 22 November ABBEY MOKGWATSANE
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Sunday 27 September MINISTER BARBARA CREECY
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Sunday 29 November LEWIS PUGH ENDURANCE SWIMMER & UN PATRON OF THE OCEANS & recently appointed the Ambassador of Royal Commonwealth Society.
Three time SAFTA nominated Sivuyile “Siv” Ngesi is one of SA’s diverse talents, a comedian, television presenter, actor, MC, and Producer. We have seen him ballet dancing and pole dancing on social media
Guest: SIV NGESI - Artist
Be The Realness is a podcast produced by Simon Atwell & Kim Winter, along with Harvard Executive Coach Marc Herson. The podcast is focused on telling 'tough life stuff' stories through music and musicians: WWW.BETHEREALNESS.COM
GUEST: SIMON ATWELL - Co Producer of Be The Realness Podcast
2020 proved that even during a difficult year our youth continue to rise to the occasion of greatness. We spoke to many incredible young people in different sectors.
Guest: NTOKOZO MAPHUMULO – Surfer
Guest: SEDIRA MAMROO – Grade 10 Parklands College
Guest: CHRISTINE GREIG – Grade 11 Parklands College
Some of the THOUGHTLEADERS we engaged with in 2020 as we reflect on some of the major issues that made headlines this year.
Guest: FERIAL HAFFAJEE - Daily Maverick Associate Editor.
Guest: DR. IRAJ ABEDIAN - Economist & Author
In a world of scenarios a new animal has raised its horn alongside that of the black swan: the ‘grey rhino’ – a useful subject when it comes to strategic planning. This is from the opinion piece of …
GUEST: DR. YACOOB ABBA OMAR - a member of the Indlulamithi Executive Committee Project. (Indlulamithi SA Scenarios 2030)
During 2020 as Jetset Breakfast we continued to highlight LOCALLY MADE brands and products and one of the people we spoke to was Sihle Magubane about the tough impact the lockdown had on his business “Sihle’s Brew”and the opportunities that have come his way that include new signature blends.
We check in to see how he is wrapping up 2020 and looking ahead to 2021.
GUEST: SIHLE MAGUBANE - Owner of Sihle's Brew
Chrischené Julius is the manager of the Collections, Research and Documentation Department at the District Six Museum and has worked in the museum for 12 years. She also heads the collections, research and documentation department.
She was born in the last decade of apartheid in 1981. She remembers not being al-lowed to go to particular places during apartheid. Today, she feels that discrimination continues in people’s dialect.
Guest: SHANNON VAN WYK – Co-Organizer Save The Six campaign
Guest: FATIMA SWARTZ - Director of Programmes, Institute for healing of Memories
Maaza Mengiste (born 1974) is an Ethiopian-American writer and author of the novels Beneath the Lion's Gaze (2010) and The Shadow King (2019), the latter of which was shortlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize.
Mengiste was born in 1974 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, but left the country at the age of four when her family fled the Ethiopian Revolution. She spent the rest of her childhood in Nigeria, Kenya, and the United States. She later studied in Italy as a Fulbright Scholar and earned an MFA degree in creative writing from New York University.
CAPE MUSLIM HERITAGE ART EXHIBITION & IMAM HARON EXHIBITIONS LAUNCHED AT THE CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE, CAPE TOWN this week on Reconciliation Day.
GUEST: Calvyn Gilfelan – CEO Castle Control Board
Last Year her mother took her to Guardians of Hope and when it was her birthday this year on 14th November she said she doesn’t want a birthday gift and said “mommy this year I don’t want gifts or party packs; I would like to get nappies and presents for the kids” this is when she initiated her foundation in honour of her grandmother.
Guest: Magcinandile Ngcakane - Grade 6 (12 years ) - Founder of NPZ Foundation named after her grandmother passed away this July (Nozibele Princess Zbesh Foundation )
THREE 2 SIX is a refugee childrens education project, it has been of service to the refugeee community for 12 years.
GUEST: DR. MARK POTTERTON - Director of the Three2Six & Principal at Sa-cred Heart College
Limpopo teacher Mokhudu Machaba was named as a top ten finalist in the Global Teacher Prize 2020, which recognises the best teachers in the world.
GUEST: MOKHUDU MACHABA – Grade 3 Teacher at Ngwanamago Primary School in Polokwane, Limpopo
Waste picker’s success story receives national kudos A Mpumalanga recycling project has received acclaim for improving the lives and livelihoods of Ermelo community members while making a positive difference to the environment.
GUEST: JOHANNA LESHABANE – Founder of Bophelo Recycling
Over 70 000 people from all walks of life have been on trail with the Wilderness Lead-ership School since we were founded by Dr. Ian Player and Magqubu Ntombela in 1957. Earlier in the year they asked for support to continue with their work having faced major challenges due to the national lockdown.
They also decided to diversify their work and we find out how things are at this point.
GUEST: CHERYL CURRY – CEO Wilderness Leadership School
NBCUniversal International Networks acquired hit Canadian drama Transplant The 13 one-hour premiered in South Africa on 30 November
The medical series follows Dr. Bashir “Bash” Hamed, a Syrian doctor with battle tested skills in emergency medicine, who flees Syria with his younger sister to forge a new life in Canada. But if Bash ever wants to be a doctor again, he must redo his medical training from the ground up, and obtaining a coveted residency position is nearly impossible. When a horrific truck accident nearly kills a senior doctor right in front of him, Bash saves the doctor’s life and earns a residency in the Emergency Department of York Memorial, one of the best hospitals in Toronto.
Guest: JOHN HANNAH (Four Weddings and a Funeral)
If you want it easy, don’t buy my book, says author of “A Book about Bread”
GUEST: ADAM ROBINSON – Master Baker & Author of “A Book about Bread”
The Valley of a 1000 Hills Community Tourism Organisation hosted a launch to reveal their latest attractions to stakeholders ahead of the festive season to highlight the various experiences to be enjoyed over the summer holidays
GUEST: SHELDON WELLS - Director of a 1000 Hills community tourism organisation
The Kingsley Holgate explorer team have completed the Mzansi Edge Expedition travelling in new Land Rover Defenders, by mountain bike and even on foot, on a marathon humanitarian mission that delivered over 250,000 nutritional meals to needy families still affected by the Covid-19 lockdown and clocking up more than 16,000 kilometres in 80 days.
GUEST: ROSS HOLGATE – Expedition Leader, humanitarian, and author
The Market Photo Workshop is calling for future photography students in 2021 , with the final closing date set for January 15, 2021.
GUEST: KHONA DLAMINI - Market Photo Workshop Programmes and Projects Manager
UNESCO and Foundation L’Oréal recognize 20 young women scientists in Sub-Saharan Africa The names of the 20 Young Talents of the 11th edition of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Sahara Africa Programme were revealed.
GUEST: LATOYA SEOKE – PhD Student Veterinary Virology who won in the Biological Sciences Category
Health experts have encouraged South Africans to embrace the Covid-19 vaccine expected to be rolled out in the country in the second quarter of next year, offering the assurance that rigorous monitoring will ensure its safety.
GUEST: PROF HELEN REES – Chair of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA). Member of the World Health Organisation In-ternational Health Regulations (IHR) Committee in Covid-19. Medical Researcher & The Founder and Executive Director of the Wits Repro-ductive Health and HIV Institute of the University of Witwatersrand
Renowned TV Chef, author and businesswoman; Chef Nti has just launched her own website and online store WWW.CHEFNTI.CO.ZA where she houses a range of sauces and spices.
GUEST: CHEF NTI (Nthabiseng Ramaboa) - Chef, Entrepreneur and Author of “My Modern African Kitchen”
Award-winning singer, humanitarian Yvonne Chaka Chaka is conquering new frontiers with the establishment of an all-women-led online radio station called WOMan Radio.
GUEST: GUEST: YVONNE CHAKA CHAKA – Singer / A champion for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and malaria, the United Nations MDG Envoy for Africa, and the Goodwill Ambassador for the Roll Back Malaria Partnership
HAS THE WAY WE READ CHANGED because of the Lockdown? Are we reading more, buying different types of books, which books have sold the most copies? What are you reading? SEND US A VOICENOTE on Whatsapp EXCLUSIVE BOOKS have released their Christmas List & have seen a change in book buying trends in 2020
GUEST: BATYA BRICKER – General Manager Exclusive Books
Big Wave Surfer Frank Solomon Opens Parley Ocean School with Parley for the Oceans and Sentinel Ocean Alliance
GUEST: FRANK SOLOMON – Pro Surfer
Google has revealed the results of its 2020 Year in Search, sharing what the world and South Africans searched for, asked about, looked for, ate and dreamt of exploring in 2020.
GUEST: MICH ATAGANA – Google South Africa Head of Communications & Public Affairs
The Durban FilmMart Institute has opened the call for project submissions for the 2021 Durban FilmMart. The deadline for submission is 21 February 2021.
GUEST: MAGDELENE REDDY – Acting General Manager of the Durban FilmMart Institute
Tens of thousands of matric learners face rejection in 2021 as South Africa’s statefunded public universities are unable to meet the demand for spaces. Education specialists have urged parents and matric learners to consider pursuing tertiary qualifications outside of the public system with institutions registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
GUEST: DR. DIVYA SINGH - Chief Academic Officer at Stadio Holdings (an investment company in private higher education )
Joburg Zoo in association with the City of Johannesburg entities; Joburg Theatre, City Parks and City Power present the second annual Joburg Zoo Festival of Lights featuring a collection of illuminated life-size animal characters and classical, harmonious entertainment, food and craft night market for visitors to the Joburg Zoo.
GUEST: NTOMBI MASHABA – Marketing Manager Joburg Theatre
The Parlotones have unveiled their brand new album ‘STRIKE THE HARP’. A project that has been in the back of lead singer Kahn Morbee's mind for many years
finally set to add to their vast discography in the form of a Christmas / XMAS album which out now on CD through Gallo Record Company and available from today, Friday 11 December, across all digital platforms.
GUEST: KAHN MORBEE – Artist
mmmMOO's unique creamery is a home based ice cream business who wants to spread the love of unique and different ice cream flavours to adults and kids alike.
MOO’S UNIQUE CREAMERY if offering a R2000 value voucher for an event at your home which includes 40x125ml ice cream, vintage bike hire, dry ice & delivery & collection.
GUEST: MAXINE WIEHE
Chef Zola Nene steps up to the plate for Starfish Dinner of Hope campaign Cook along with the bubbly celebrity chef by hosting your own virtual Dinner of Hope party in aid of the Starfish Greathearts Foundation. The Starfish Greathearts Foundation’s annual Dinner of Hope in aid of vulnerable children in South Africa has gone virtual — and global — in 2020.
GUEST: ZOLA NENE – Jetset Masterchef Chef
52 Week Challenge
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Guinea Bissau’s Siphiwe Baleka is hoping to swim in his first Olympic Games in Tokyo next summer
GUEST: SIPHIWE BALEKA – (He is African American but was given his South Afri-can name in 2006 when he was here)
It is said to be the most anticipated hotel in Africa - Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge - opens up in the heart of the Kruger National Park this Monday 14 December.
GUEST: JUDIET BARNES - Sales, Marketing and Brand Executive for Kruger Shalati
Nepal had never previously measured the height of Mount Everest on its own but had used the 8,848 metres (29,028 feet) estimate made by the Survey of India in 1954 that includes snow.
GUEST: SIBUSISO VILANE – Mountaineer & Expedition Leader; Co-Author of “To the top of nowhere”
The winners of The Innovation Hub’s annual competition, the Gauteng Accelerator Programme (GAP), were announced on Thursday 10 December. This year’s winners will receive their share of R3 million in seed funding to further incubate and establish their businesses. First prize winners of the Biosciences category are MicroMab Diagnostics / UP devel-oped a rapid test for SARS-CoV2. Professor Tahir Pillay, Dr Bettina Chale-Matsau, and Mr Reggie Govender, founders of MircoMab Diagnostics/UP led the winning innovation in the GAP Biosciences category receiving R500 000.
GUEST: Professor TAHIR PILLAY - MicroMab Diagnostics / University of Pretoria)
Nurdle plastic waste found along beaches is now being converted into concrete mate-rials, which allows it to be used effectively instead of ending up in landfills.
GUEST: MEGAN-ROSE FRANCIS – Operations Manager The Beach Co-Op
Adriana Marais is a South African theoretical physicist and technologist.She is director of the Foundation for Space Development, South Africa,an organisation that aims to inspire children in developing countries via education and science. Marais is the founder of Proudly Human,an initiative of which is Off-World Antarctica, an off-world settlement simulation experiment to take place over the winter of 2021. She was of four South Africans chosen in the third round of astronaut candidate se-lection for Mars One[ and was awarded the 2015 L'Oreal-UNESCO International Ris-ing Talent Award
Guest:DR. ADRIANA MARAIS - Theoretical Physicist, Technologist, Aspiring Extraterrestri-al, Founder of Proudly Human
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) announced an Imaging Scientist award to Dr Caron Jacobs, postdoctoral fellow in the Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine (IDM) and the Wellcome Centre for Infectious Diseases Re-search in Africa (CIDRI-Africa) at the University of Cape Town (UCT), for her programme “Democratizing Imaging for Infectious Disease Research in Africa”.
DR. CARON JACOBS - postdoctoral fellow in the Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine (IDM)/
Globally, creative industries are increasingly gaining attention as drivers of economic growth, innovation, and job creation. The World Economic Forum’s 2017 report on The Future of Jobs and Skills in Africa listed the creative industries as one of the “trending” professions, which had an average growth rate of 7% between 2011 and 2016. Added to this, is the evident ‘African Art Boom’, resulting in a growing market buzzing with optimism around contemporary African art.
GUEST: ALEXANDRE TILMANS - Co-Founder BAZ-ART
3 December20: It’s difficult to say what the long-term repercussions of 2020 will be. My hope is that even though we are still struggling through the emotional, physical and economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and are likely to feel these effects for months, if not years to come, that this year has also shone a spotlight on some of the most critical issues we have been facing as a society.
GUEST : IAN FUHR - CEO THE HATCH INSTITUTE
Students at The International School of Cape Town have joined with more than 1 million youth to take action for the environment by studying and finding solutions to the climate change crisis.
GUEST: RENE FAHRENFORT - Teacher at The International School of Cape Town
The 2020 Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz, Sisonke Xonti launched his new rec-ord, uGaba The Migration
GUEST: SISONKE XONTI - Saxophonists/ Musician
Zolani Mahola recently released a new single entitled “Remember Who You Are”
GUEST: ZOLANI MAHOLA – Musician
Each year, lexicographers at Oxford Languages, the maker of the Oxford English Dictionary, choose a single word or phrase to define the past 12 months. In 2019, it was "climate emergency," and in 2018, it was "toxic." But this year, they couldn't pick just one.
GUEST: DR. PHILIP LOUW - Oxford University Press South Africa - Lead Publisher: Dictionaries and Dictionary Data
52 Week Challenge
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GUEST: ASANDA BIYANA - Realness Institute Partner and Project Manager of the Episodic Lab
Quinton de Villiers, from Beyers Park, recently walked away with the Sir Johannesburg 2021 title. The 47-year-old CEO of a logistics company said he is honoured about winning the competition.
GUEST: QUINTON DE VILLIERS – SIR JOHANNEBURG
In South Africa, a significant portion of the population (50%) lives under the poverty line, with many working in the informal sector.
GUEST: JAMES FORMBY – CEO of RMB Rand Merchant Bank
A Concert for Refugees 2020 Wendy Oldfield, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, BUSKAID amongst the line up, share the plight of Refugees
GUEST: AYHAN CETIN - CEO of Turquoise Harmony Institute and spokesperson of the Concert for Refugees
Is it a bird? Is it a bee? No, it's a lizard pollinating South Africa's 'hidden flower' How a chance encounter with a ‘weird plant’ in the Dra-kensberg mountains led to a startling discovery
GUEST: RUTH COZIEN - Member of the Pollination Ecology Research Group at the University of KwaZulu-Natal
LEWIS PUGH – ENDURANCE SWIMMER & UN PATRON OF THE OCEANS & recently appointed the Ambassador of Royal Commonwealth Society.
GUESTS: Dr. LAUREN WALLER Penguin scientist and Ecologist
GUESTS: RONNIS DANIELS Head of Communications at SANCCOB (Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds
Since its launch on 15 February 2019, the NRC supports the Read to Lead Campaign and the President Cyril Ramaphosa’s renewed call to improve reading nationally – from the classroom to the living room. In the endeavour to build a community around reading, the NRC is networking reading clubs across the country to extend the permeation of the reading culture across the country.
GUEST: GODWIN KHOSA - CEO of the National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT)
Rhino conservation and Mapungubwe feature in the adventure for tweens book THE GOLDEN RHINO by Griffin Shea.
Zazi Books’ first fiction title for middle grade readers is Never Mashamba’s 12th birthday couldn’t go worse. His father, the scientific genius Dr. Mashamba, is shot and wounded by poachers. But the criminals are really after the hybrid rhino calf Sipho, which his father crossbred against all odds.
GUEST:GRIFFIN SHEA – Author of “The Golden Rhino
Guest: Kopano Dijwe
Southern Guild in Cape Town and Friedman Benda in New York galleries will co-present iThongo (Ancestral Dreamscape), a solo exhibition by Andile Dyalvane, at Southern Guild in Cape Town (10 December, 2020 – 5 February, 2021) and Friedman Benda (3 June – 2 July 2021).
GUEST: ANDILE DYALVANE – Artist
On Saturday, 14 November, Trinityhouse Little Falls learner, Carleigh Palmer took top honours in the Taste Bud Battle, South Africa’s premier kids and teens cooking and baking competition. The Taste Bud Battle Final Cook-Off was held at the Capsicum Culinary Studio in Rosebank, Johannesburg.
GUEST: CARLEIGH PALMER – Grade 7 Student Young Chef
The PepsiCo Foundation announced programs that will bring much-needed access to water and sanitation for thousands of people in South Africa. Currently, over three million people do not have access to a basic water supply service, and 14.1 million people do not have access to safe sanitation.
GUEST: JUSTIN SMITH - Head of Business Development Unit, WWF-South Africa Business Partnerships, Marketing and Fundraising
SAMA Award winning musician Matthew Mole recently added his voice in calling for increased ocean protection within Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in South Africa, in partnership with local environmental NPO, WILDTRUST. South Africa currently only protects 5% of its oceans and the need to increase this is urgent.
GUEST: RUTH MTHEMBU – Strategic Manager for Communication at Wild Oceans a programme of The Wild Trust
SA musician, documentary maker and artist Jack Mantis has just won Best Music Video at this year’s Hollywood South Film Festival for the video to his single Beth - work created by Mantis and German director Roman Muelleger.
GUEST: JACK MANTIS – Artist WWW.JACKMANTISBAND.COM
The 2020 Jazz & Classical Encounters Festival Vol 2 @ Spier Amphitheatre featuring some of South Africa’s jazz and classical artists takes place this afternoon from 1pm. Pianist Paul Hanmer and Guitarist and Singer Neo Muyanga, will present a shoe entitled “in Conversation”. They will present new material written especially for this festival.
Telkom, and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) have announced a partnership to launch a new streaming channel, TelkomONE. The mobile operator channel will house the public broadcaster's free-to-air radio and TV channels.
GUEST : IAN PLAATJIES – COO (Chief Operating Officer) SABC
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Lockdown cost Davy Tsopo his job washing dishes at a Johannesburg restaurant. Today he runs his own cake-baking business - and is making twice his previous salary.
For Davy Tsopo, a WiFi password changed his life. When Tsopo lost his cleaning job at a Johannesburg restaurant during lockdown, a neighbour thought sharing his password might help distract Tsopo from his money worries.
GUEST: DAVY TSOPO – Founder of Cakey by Davy
The partnership with Galileo - a drive-in surf movie in Constantia and an outdoor film at Kirstenbosch Gardens - will add a welcome physical element to a diverse programme of online and hybrid events hosted by Wavescape in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The flagship Slide Night of talks by ocean gurus from around the world goes online, while Oceans Alive Surf Night: Cape Town, Cold Water and Conservation will be a hybrid global event live from the Two Oceans Aquarium featuring top surfers and scientists from around the world.
GUEST: SHANI JUDES – Festival Director Wavescape Film Festival
I heart Market in Durban– is up and running in time for the Festive Season Shopping; it returns next week Saturday, 5th December and Saturday, 19 December from 8:30am to 2pm at The Hay Store, Point Waterfront.
GUEST: ANNA SAVAGE - Founder of I Heart Market
How do you get the general public to still happily follow social distancing guidelines without them even knowing it? South African artists, Baba Tjeko, and Lauren Colin Mitchell (aka Curious Lauren), have partnered with Stella Artois to create an art installation.
GUEST: LAUREN COLIN MITCHELL / CURIOUS LAUREN – Artist
GUEST: BABA TJEKO
A South African media expert termed "rainmaker" is making waves across the country supplying solutions to the water crisis using atmospheric water generators to droughtstricken areas, in particular the Eastern Cape. His innovations are making a significant social and environment impact.
GUEST: RAY de VRIES – Founder AIR Water / WWW.AIRWATER.CO.ZA
The PAN AFRICAN VISUAL JOURNALISM EXHIBITION kicks off today until 13 December at The Market Photo Workshop in collaboration with the World Press Photo & The Windybrow Arts Centre
GUEST: LEKGETHO MAKOLA - CEO Market PhotoWorkshop
ABEY MOKGWATSANE – Managing Executive of Brand, Communications and Sponsorships at Vodacom, overseeing the brand across South Africa, Lesotho, Mozambique, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Prior to joining Vodacom in 2018, he was CEO of Ogilvy South Africa.
The contribution and role of black women in the development of the marketing industry is visibly missing. Multiple conversations are had about bridging this gap and giving opportunities to women of colour within the industry, but not much is being done about it. Industry leader, Abey Mokgwatsane has launched the Nnete Modise Bursary (named after his late grandmother).
DOUGLAS STUART has won the Booker Prize for SHUGGIE BAIN, his debut novel about a boy in 1980s Glasgow trying to support his mother as she struggles with addiction and poverty.
Chair of judges Margaret Busby said the judges' decision was unanimous and they only "took an hour to decide". The book is "challenging, intimate and grip-ping... anyone who reads it will never feel the same" she said.
The Booker prize is open to any novel written in English by an author of any nationality and four of this year's nominated books were written by debut novel-ists. All of this year's nominees are based outside the UK.
2020 The Year that killed Retirement - Ageing, adapting and reflecting on disruption and change by Michael Hook
GUEST: MICHAEL HOOK – Author
Kwasha! Theatre Company, launched in 2018 by the Market Theatre Laboratory and the Windybrow Arts Centre, is looking for exceptional performing arts graduates to join the company in 2021. The purpose of the company is to serve as a bridge be-tween graduates’ education and their professional careers.
GUEST: RUDY MOTSEATSEA – KWASHA! COMPANY MANAGER
Parklands College, a school situated in Parklands, Cape Town, has announced the release of TouchBase - an app created by five of the school's female learners and through the mobile application development incubator Mad Studios. Team CapeAble came up with the idea for the app for the 2020 global Technovation Challenge with the vision of 'helping people help people'.
GUEST: SEDIRA MAMROO – Grade 10 Parklands College
GUEST: CHRISTINE GREIG – Grade 11 Parklands College
Matrics In Antarctica: Riaan Manser on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity If you are in matric, you could be on your way to Antarctica in January 2021.
GUEST: RIAAN MANSER – Pioneering Explorer
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Coffeebeans Routes celebrated 15 years in the industry and has won two awards at the 2020 Africa Responsible Tourism Awards. BEST URBAN TOUR OPERATOR AFRICA
Award in the LuxLife Magazine Travel and Tourism Awards 2020. On the 6th of April, we won
SILVER in the category BENEFITTING LOCAL PEOPLE
in the Africa Responsible Tourism Awards 2020.
GUEST: IAIN HARRIS – CEO Coffeebeans Routes
Situated on eight hectares in the Cape Winelands, Green School South Africa has been closely aligned in its development with international sustainability principles and practices, says Head of School Andy Wood. The school is modelled on the first Green School, established in Bali in 2008, and, after Green School New Zealand, it is the third in a planned international network of Green Schools.
GUEST: ANDY WOOD - Head of Green School South Africa
GUEST: DR JIM DESMOND - Consulting Veterinarian, EcoHealth Alliance & CO-Founder of Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue and Protection In Liberia, West Africa (where large parts of Virus Hunters were filmed)
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The winner of the 28th annual PG Bison 1.618 Education Initiative was named at the event's first-ever digital awards gala ceremony 11 November. Following an introduction of all the top 10 finalists, the 2020 winner was announced as Armand Barnard, interior design student at Design Time School of Interior Design in Cape Town.
GUEST: ARMAND BARNARD - Winner of the 2020 PG Bison 1.618 Education Initiative
GUEST: ADRIAAN VAN DER WALT - Lecturer in the Department of Geography at the University of the Free State (UFS), focuses his research on biometeorology (aspecialist discipline exploring the role and climate change in physical and human environments) as https://www.ufs.ac.za/templates/news-archive-item/campus-news/ 2020/october/sa-now-experiencing-half-year-summers as climatology and geographic information systems.
A bit over a year ago, South Africa set out on a course that would have seen bad coffee banned from sale, at least under that name. Recently agriculture minister Thoko Didiza instead formalised a set of regulations that will allow some chicory drinks (though not Ricoffy) to retain the phrase "coffee mixture" in their marketing – and which allows for coffee without any minimum caffeine kick.
GUEST: MELANIE WINTER - Editor In Chief Coffee Magazine
The Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at the University of Pretoria has been formally designated as a World Health Organisation (WHO) Collaborating Centre for the prevention of deafness and hearing loss.
GUEST: PROF. Professor DE WET SWANEPOEL -professor of Audiology at the Dept of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology University of Pretoria.
Thokozani Madonsela, will be hosting an art exhibition today (15th of November) to showcase untold African stories of self-love through art at the THE CREATIVE STUDIOS 120 MAIN REEF ROAD JHB
GUEST: THOKOZANI MADONSELA - Artist
FUTURE NEXT : REIMAGINING OUR WORLD AND CONQUERING UNCERTAINTY By John Sanei & Dr Iraj Abedian
GUEST: IRAJ ABEDIAN - Economist and Author John Sanei, futurist and prolific author of South Africa’s provocative Future paperback series, is soon to release his third in the COVID Future epiphanies, called FutureNEXT, together with co-author and leading influential economist, Dr Iraj Abedian.
The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra has begun its Virtual Spring Symphony Season, taking place exclusively online! It opened on 11th November streaming from 7h30pm until the 4th of December. Each week kicking off from a Wednesday to a Friday.
GUEST: BONGANI TEMBE - Chief Executive and Artistic Director of the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra
In 2016 Karabo Nkoli was 14 years old and became an author of “Whispers Of Life” a book to inspire himself and his peers. His book has been read by former President Thabo Mbeki, Dr Mamphela Ramphele and the late Ahmed Kathrada amongst others. Now Karobo is an 18 year old in Grade 12 and we find out what is next for his journey
GUEST: KARABO NKOLI - Poet, Author of “Whispers of Life” and Chairperson of Youth Must Rise Movement
Memes have become expressions of contemporary culture worldwide, as people document their daily lives through images. The world of memes – the humorous images paired with text that mutate and spread rapidly, depending on how funny they are – remind us that humour is also contagious.
GUEST: DR. LESLEY NICOLE BRAUN - Senior Lecturer University of Basel Switzerland switzerland
According to the Mayo Clinic, there is a real reason for mood changes around the change from summer to winter. These mood changes are linked to a biochemical imbalance in the brain caused by less sunlight (“Seasonal affective disorder”).
GUEST: SIMON GEAR - Researcher and Author of 365 Ways to change our world.
In this year’s European Film Festival, which will be screening 12 new films, The 8th is one of two documentaries and it focuses on the grassroots activist campaign to repeal the 1983 Irish 8th amendment, which banned abortion.
GUEST: LUCY KENNEDY - Co Director of the film The 8th
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Fortunate Nkateko Khoza known as (Lufi D) is a designer with a focus on African print. She started on social media showcasing her work and grew into a sought after designer across the country and dresses women including Yvonne Chaka Chaka and Penny Lebyane among others .
GUEST: LUFI D - Retail Entrepreneur
The doctor will (virtually) see you now South Africa’s first free virtual healthcare booking app, Ollie Health, makes booking appointments with healthcare professionals has launched.
GUEST: MARC KNOWLES - FOUNDER &CEO OLLIE HEALTH
November is Diabetes Month in South Africa, and World Diabetes Day is marked on the 14th of November 2020.
GUEST: NASREEN JAFFER - Registered Dietitian and ADSA Spokesperson (Association for Dietetics in South Africa)WWW.ADSA.ORG.ZA
The Loeries Creative Week, brand communication event in African and Middle East is starting this Monday 16 - Friday 20 November 2020.
GUEST: PREETESH SEWRAY - CEO Loeries
South Africa produces enough food to feed all its people. Farmers, agri processingplants, food manufacturers, retailers, warehousing and logistics companies, food distributors,and thousands of other businesses that operate in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry, all typically generate huge amounts of ‘waste’.
Since most of this food, if intercepted in time, is good for human consumption, we prefer to refer to this as surplus food. This food becomes surplus because of inherent weaknesses throughout the consumer goods value chain.
Guest: ANDY DU PLESIS - FOOD FORWARD SA MD
John Stremlau is Honorary Professor, International Relations, at the Universityof the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. He served from January 2006 until January 2015 as vice president for peace programs at The Carter Center, where he oversaw the Center's programs to advance human rights, democracy, and conflict resolution globally; regional cooperation in the Americas; and promotion of grassroots democracy, rule of law, and social justice in China. From 1998 to 2006, he resided in South Africa where he was Jan Smuts Professor, Head of the International Relations Department, University of the Witwatersrand.
A RECORD OF ACTS OF KINDNESS IN EXTRAORDINARY TIMES. SOUTH AFRICA IN LOCKDOWN a site that collects stories of kindness Initiated by Senior Lecturer in Anthropology, North West University Jess Auerbach
GUEST: JESS AUERBACH
Two National School of the Arts (NSA) matriculants have produced and dedicated a song to the Matric Class called New Day (Gotta Get Up), which was released on November 4th.
GUEST: LIEBAH MASANGO - Grade 12 Student and Lead Vocalist
GUEST: ONTHATILE DITSHEGO - Asset Based Community Development Facilitator as part of the Arts and Culture Trust.
Re-imagining eating out in a time of Covid - Africa’s first Covid-designed dining experience opens in Cape Town
GUEST: GLENDA PHILIP - Head of Strategic & Special Projects, Real Foods
Sfiso Atomza Buthelezi we know him as one of the Lead Singers of the Award Winning bandTHE MUFFINZ. He has released new music as a solo artist but insists the group is still together. A few months ago we spoke with another band member “Kekelingo” when he also released a single.
GUEST: SFISO ATOMZA - Writer, Singer, Guitarist
Peeling Shadows is the latest theatrical experience from Kwasha! Theatre Company, and the first production with an audience since the COVID-19 pandemic to be staged at the Market Theatre, running till tomorrow November 8th.
GUEST: JÖEL LEONARD - Peeling Shadows Director
An inability to access funding is one of the biggest challenges small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face in their quest to build successful and resilient businesses. Yet, access to finance is more important than ever in order to stimulate recovery in the South African SME sector, says Retail Capital CEO Karl Westvig.
GUEST: KARL WESTVIG - Retail Capital CEO
The Pebbles Kitchen, a division of the Pebbles Project, which works to improve the lives of children in the Western Cape farming communities,reached a milestone this week of one million meals served in eight months of lockdownby their emergency feeding scheme.
GUEST: DOMINIC JOHNSON ALLEN - Consultant for the Pebbles Kitchen on Klein Joostenberg Farm in Stellenbosch
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The collection features messages created to celebrate and remind us of our individual rights using our country’s Bill of Rights.
GUEST: KNEO MOKGOPA - From The Nelson Mandela Foundation Advocacy and Communications office.
Procrastination? There’s an app for that. Procrastination affects 45% of adults at some point in their lives and a quarter of adults describe themselves as procrastinators. One study estimated that procrastinating employees wasted a quarter of their working days, at a loss of $10,000 (R165,000) per year per employee.
GUEST: SAM ORTON - MBA Student University of Stellenbosch Business School
YESTERDAY 6 November marked the annual Southern African Development Community (SADC) Malaria Day commemoration, which aims to create awareness about malaria and highlight malaria control programmes, given that it is one of the deadliest diseases in the world.
GUEST: SHERWIN CHARLES - Co-Founder and CEO Goodbye Malaria
Using pollen to solve legal cases – either civil or criminal – is gaining prominence globally due to crime investigation television shows and publicity surrounding high profile cases where forensic palynology (pollen analysis) has been used to determine guilt or innocence or in some instances even overturning past verdicts.
GUEST: Dr DILYS BERMAN - SA Leading Pollen Analyst
The Second Annual Social Justice Summit is convened by Professor Thuli Madonsela, Law Trust Chair in Social Justice at the Law Faculty of Stellenbosch University. The event, she says, comes at a time when ordinary South Africans are more in need of social justice than ever before.
Guest:Prof Jonathan Jansen
Guest:Karyn Maughan
David Barker was one of the UK’s first internet entrepreneurs in 1994 and spent ten years working with global corporations including Intel, Cisco and Microsoft. David decided to exit in 2004 and became a social entrepreneur to tackle some of the issues facing society – mainly around social mobility, unemployment and poverty.
Since 2005 David has been innovating new social enterprise start-ups using Tech for Good. To increase capacity and scalability, in 2015 he founded Techcentre, The Social Innovation Agency, to work in partnership with clients to innovate new tech-enabled social enterprise start-ups.
GUEST: DAVID BARKER – Founder Techcentre
A commentary on issues that are of strategic importance in our time and has provided many good ideas about how to deal with them. He has used his extensive experience as a consultant and academic, as well as his significant international exposure and local business experience, to bring together a thoughtful and incisive account of our times.
We can all see that COVID-19 has shaken and stirred our systems, institutions, infrastructure and deeply challenged leadership in every sector of society. This is certainly true of managers, entrepreneurs, government officials, political leaders – but also for society as a whole.
GUEST : ABDULLAH VERACHIA
The ArtsAbility Festival, presented annually by Cape Town’s UNMUTE Dance Company, is Africa’s premier inclusive arts festival which takes place online from 3 November until 3 December.
GUEST: NADINE MCKENZIE – Unmute Artistic Director
“Cracking down on lockdown shows police have capacity of act on other crimes. State must find same will to fight GBV as Covid-19” opinion piece by MBUYISELO BOTHA.
GUEST: Commissioner MBUYISELO BOTHA - commissioner of the South African Commission for Gender Equality
Over the past two decades various African National Congress (ANC) administrations in South Africa have sought to redistribute income to the poor and the vulnerable. They have also sought to stimulate rapid economic growth.
The administrations have made progress in the redistribution effort, but on economic growth the performance has been dismal. For example, the National Development Plan, the first draft of which was released in August 2012, was intended to move the country to a higher annual growth trajectory of 5%. This hasn’t happened.
GUEST: MATTHEW KOFI OCRAN - Professor of Economics and Deputy Dean Academic Affairs at the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences, University of the Western Cape
A major campaign to reignite the Cape Town CBD economy was announced by the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID). Aimed at attracting employees, businesses and local, national and international visitors back to Cape Town and its Central City following the various levels of Lockdown restrictions, Called “Come Back To Town”
GUEST: TASSO EVANGELINOS - Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID)
52 Week Challenge
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Guest:Last Week’s Winner : BONGANI PIETERMARITZBURG
NASA scientists announce the first unambiguous detection of water molecules on the lunar surface – a breakthrough that could help facilitate an eventual crewed mission to Mars.
GUEST: DR ADRIANA MARAIS - Theoretical Physicist and Technologist. Aspiring Extraterrestrial, Founder of Proudly Human.
Mary Metcalfe has worked in education since 1974 as a teacher, principal, and lecturer. After working in the field of remedial education, she lectured at the Johannesburg College of Education and the University of the Witwatersrand. From 1994 – 2004 she served as the MEC for Education and then for Agriculture, Conservation, Environment and Land Affairs in Gauteng. She was the Head of the School of Education at Wits from 2005 to 2009 before joining the Department of Higher Education and Training as Director General in 2009. She served on the General Education Advisory Board of the Open Society Foundations from 2005 to 2016 and was chairperson from 2013.
GUEST: NONCEDO MADUBEDUBE – Equal Education General Secretary
GUEST: ZAKHENI NGUBO – FOUNDER & CEO OF SYAFUNDA
A diverse Group of outdoor therapy enthusiast sharing an approach to healing through adventures in the wilderness.
GUEST: BELAL ABDUSSALAM - Founder Insight Seekers
The 2020 Skal International Sustainable Tourism Awards was presented at their annual general assembly on Saturday 17 October 2020. This year's world congress assembly was held virtually after the intended Croatian event was cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
The virtual assembly, together with the presentation of its internationally acclaimed awards, gave a glimmer of hope while the tourism economy of the world is recovering from the COVID19 lockdown, and some regions going back into strict regulations.
GUEST: JOHAN VAN SCHALKWYK – Marketing Manager Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa
Earlier this year the National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)-South32 Awards was presented as an online event. The NSTF requests the lists of top performers in physical science and mathematics (in the National Senior Certificate exams) from all the provincial education departments.
At least two students from each province are selected, based on their performance (of 90% and above for the average of both subjects), as well as their chosen field of study.
GUEST: SIPHOKAZI MAGAGULA – 18 Years Studying towards a BSc (Mathematical Sciences) at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) Bursary: Sasol Foundation
“How Covid-19 changed community engagement in South Africa's low income areas" an article put together by Myrna van Pinxteren and Christopher J Colvin
GUEST: DR. MYRNA VAN PINXTEREN - Research Coordinator in the division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Department of Public Health at the University of Cape Town.
A movement to stop police brutality in Nigeria has taken over the streets – and international headlines. #EndSARS, the youth-led movement demanding an end to police violence, and specifically to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), has created a moment of reckoning for Nigeria’s government. Why #EndSARS protests are different, and what lessons they hold for Nigeria is an article written byour guest today.
GUEST: DR. DAMILOLA AGBALAJOBI - Lecturer Political Science at Obafemi Awolowo University Nigeria
We received a tweet from Noel Crowie telling us about a community initiative in Ocean’s View in Cape Town. They are an organic farm and call themselves the Kos Gangsters
GUEST: SOFIA GRODES – Chairperson Oceanview Organic Farmers Cooperative and parent organisation to the Kos Gangsters Initiative
GUEST: ALICE TOICH – Artist
GUEST: ANTHONY HESS - Leads the Bot River Education Foundation (befoundation.co.za) who been the beneficiary of our garden’s show.
Motherland Cooking Xperience, the African food cooking resource, announced its launch as “The online cultural connection” for food and fun
GUEST: MIRABEL UMENEI – Founder Motherland Cooking Xperience
52 Week Challenge LUCKY ALLEN ROGER ROGER POLLY THEMBA HANS JETCREW IAN HANS VISH LUCKY RANJAY RADITI ROD XOLANI THEMBA GAIL RAY ANTHONY ANTHONY NICK THEMBA CAL MAHUNGU ELDRID UWE LYN LYN’S HUSBAND (CHARLIE) RANJAY CASPER GERALD AUBREY ALAN JETCREW PETER AWARD
South African e-commerce startup Luntu has launched its platform, enabling conscious consumers to purchase goods that align to their values in an easy way whilst empowering ethical businesses.
GUEST: AMAHLE NTSHINGA – Founder of LUNTU
TODAY is the 75th UN Day – October 24th is observed as United Nations Day since the year 1948. It was established in 1945. Therefore, this year marks the 75th anniversary of UN Day. It is also 25 Years of UNAIDS
GUEST: Dr MBULAWA MUGABE – UNAIDS Country Director for South Africa @MbulawaMugabe @UNAIDS_ZAF
The CEO of Constitution Hill, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Dawn Robertson has led the museum to become a key destination for young people in the city through events and festivals and a fundamental belief in sharing power. Constitution Hill, in essence, represents South Africa’s capacity for change.
GUEST: DAWN ROBERTSON – CEO Constitution Hill
Robots and artificial intelligence has caught the public’s imagination. A survey of public attitudes to these technologies in eleven countries, including South Africa, on how people feel about robots that look and behave like humans.
GUEST: PROF. PHILLIP BREY - Professor of philosophy of technology at the Department of Philosophy, University of Twente in the Netherlands
South Africa’s first road made from a mixture of recycled tyres and asphalt has been hailed a success, and it may be the start of a new road structure for the country.
GUEST: SAIED SOLOMONS – CEO SABITA
The Handspring Puppet Company is a puppetry performance and design company established in 1981 Kohler, Jones, Weinberg and Joubert. It is situated in Cape Town, South Africa. Jones and Kohler met at the Michaelis School of Fine Art in Cape Town.
At first, they designed puppets for children-targeted productions, which Jones initially disliked. Kohler "introduced him [Jones] to the West African tradition of puppetry for adults,” working with Malcolm Purkey and Barney Simon, among others.
Guest: Adrian Kohler
Guest: Basil Jones
Guest: AMIR NIZAR ZUABI
IF YOU DON'T DO POLITICS, POLITICS WILL DO YOU…: A guide to navigating office politics effectively and ethically. (And yes, it is possible.)
GUEST: NIVEN POSTMA - Author and MD of Niven Postma
Soweto born, Kgaogelo Bopape, a grade 12 student from Horizon International High School made history when he won a bronze medal at the 61st International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) which was held in Russia this year. The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) is the World Championship Mathematics Competition for High School students and is held annually in a different school.
GUEST: KGAOGELO BOPAPE - Grade 12 Student
Rising surfing prodigy, Ntokozo Maphumulo from KZN will be surfing the waves at Sun City’s Valley of Waves. Ntokozo, who is only 14 years old, has been competing within the surfing junior championships for a number of years and a product of the SA Surfing Legends High Performance Academy.
GUEST: NTOKOZO MAPHUMULO - Surfer
The Reverend Frank Chikane will end his time as Chairperson of the Kagiso Trust during an unprecedented year that has impacted every aspect of our lives, happy in the knowledge that the Trust is well set to take on these challenges and thrive.
GUEST: REV FRANK CHIKANE - Continues to be part of the board of Trustees at Kagiso Trust; departure as the chair.
On Monday 19 October will be Media Freedom Day, the Aggrey Klaaste Trust (AKT) in partnership with Sowetan, Wits University, the South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) and DM5 Attorneys will host a virtual Aggrey Klaaste Colloquium; Themed “Surviving 2020 and Media Credibility Going Forward...”
GUEST: PROF FRANZ KRUGER : Head of Wits University Journalism
12-17 October is MARINE WEEK in South Africa, a Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries led awareness campaign. The Green Connection is an environmental justice organisation that works with coastal communities and small-scale fishers, who are dependent on the ocean for their livelihoods. They are saying more needs to be done in protecting our oceans.
GUEST: NEVILLE VAN ROOY - The Green Connection Community Empowerment Co-ordinator
The Center for the Less Good Idea (founded by world renowned artist William Kentridge.) has partnered with celebrated writers and culture-shapers on an exciting highway project. We spoke to them earlier in the year when they called out for entries. Recently center successfully installed the first billboard by William on the M1 and M2 and announced the selected artists who made the cut.
GUEST: LINDA RADEMAN - One of the Selected Artist
A diverse Group of outdoor therapy enthusiast sharing an approach to healing through adventures in the wilderness.
GUEST: Greg King
At some point in his life he worked as a part time gardener and at a piz-za shop, he tasted his first cup of cuppachino and fell inlove with coffee now Sihle Magubane is the owner of on of the best known coffee brands “Sihle’s Brew “
GUEST: SIHLE MAGUBANE - Owner of Sihle's Brew
52 Week Challenge
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Guest: NICO SMIT
PAINTING SUSTAINABLE MURALS using paint that cleans the air by absorbing air pollutants and in turn, bringing new meaning to street art. This is a campaign that Artist SETH PIMENTEL took part in.
GUEST: SETH PIMENTEL - Johannesburg-based illustrator and multimedia artist
Yesterday Friday 16 October was WORLD FOOD DAY observed every year to tackle global hunger across the world; in honor of the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1945. This year’s Theme is “Grow, Nourish, sustain, Together" . Recently The 2020 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the UN World Food Programme (WFP)
GUEST: GERALD BOURKE - Southern Africa Regional Communications Officer The United National World Food Programme (WFP)
Finland pioneers using sniffer dogs to test for coronavirus A pilot project has been started at Helsinki's Vantaa airport, where 10 dogs are now sniffing Coronavirus samples.
Guest: Prof Anna
Fires on Slopes of Kilimanjaro are said to Threaten a Diverse Eco-system. Strong winds and dry weather have hampered efforts to extin-guish the spreading blaze on Africa’s highest peak.
Guest:Pascal
Today Zakes Bantwini visited Ubuntu Pathways in Port Elizabeth's Zwide township to hand over his donation of royalties from his high-profile collaboration with global hitmaker Lauv. Ubuntu Pathways is a non-profit organisation that provides a transformative support system to 2000 vulnerable children and their families in the townships of Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
GUESTS: Zakhele Madida - professionally known as Zakes Bantwini is a multi-award-winning South African singer, rec-ord producer and businessman from KwaMashu F-section, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.[1][2] He has worked closely with fellow musician Black Coffee, with whom he collaborated on the hit song “Juju"
Guest: Nkonzo Mbetha
For the 24th consecutive year, the Poetry Africa festival, presented by the Centre for Creative Arts at the University of Kwazulu-Natal from 12 to 17 October 2020, sets the stage for poetry from South Africa and around the world. Freely available online on all their social media platforms.
GUEST: SIPHINDILE HLONGWA - Curator Poetry Africa
GUEST: MANEO MOHALE - POET
The 24th annual Poetry Africa festival, presented by the Centre for Creative Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal from 12 to 17 Octo-ber 2020, will be held virtually this year. You can view the festival in its entirety for free on Poetry Africa’s Facebook, YouTube and Twit-ter pages,
The six-day programme will be presented over three slots daily, fea-turing performances, competitions, book launches, seminars and workshops.
The Festival also supports young voices and their development in poetry.
Guest: TUMELO MOHOTO - 16 year old Poet George Campbell school of Technology
Gauteng leads the way with plan to stimulate township businesses Policies include the designation of specific businesses and sectors for locals
GUEST: DR. THAMI MAZWAI - on the National Planning Commission (NPC) and leads the think-tank on township and rural economies. He wrote this article in his personal capacity.
The programme for the fourth annual SingularityU South Africa Summit has been finalized taking place 14 & 15 October 2020. The five key themes at the summit that is designed to help future proof Africa
GUEST: MIC MANN - Co-CEO Singularity
This year's Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to the World Food Programme (WFP) for its "efforts to combat hunger" and its "contribution to bettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas."
The Norwegian Nobel Committee, which presented the award in Oslo on Friday, also described the organization as "a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict.”
GUEST: ANGIE KHUMALO - Radio Personality & Farmer
Kuzuko Lodge in Addo Eastern Cape, has successfully relocated four sub-adult lion cubs to neighbouring game reserve, Magic Hills. Kuzuko is also known worldwide for the adventures of “Sylvester the Lion”, who was successfully relocated to Kuzuko in 2015 after a series of daring escapes from the Karoo National Park .
GUEST: GERHARD DE LANGE - General Manager Kuzuko Lodge
LGBT History Month is an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. It was founded in 1994 by Missouri high-school history teacher Rodney Wilson.
In 2020, during the global lockdown, filmmaker and activist Bev Palesa Ditsie went online to commemorate with some of the activists from around the world who were behind this campaign.
GUEST: DR. BEVERLY DITSIE - South African lesbian activist, artist, and filmmaker. Ditsie is one of the founders of the gay rights organization, Gay and Lesbian Organisation of the Witwatersrand (GLOW)
With this year’s Arts Alive festival being hosted virtually, many more people will now be able to access the annual showcase of music, dance and diverse cultural expression. The City of Johannesburg has promised that this year’s line-up of events reaches across traditional art barriers
GUEST : VUYISILE MSHUDULU - Director Arts, Culture and Heritage City
GUEST: ANDRE KRIEL from the Black Cat Bones – Musician
The concept of 'World Homeless Day' emerged from online discussions between people working to respond to homelessness from various parts of the world. The Inaugural World Homeless Day was marked on the 10th of October 2010.
Here is South Africa, the NS Impact Foundation a social development initiative by business couple Nosipho and Sakhile Fakude are giving away survival backpacks including personal care products to 200 beneficiaries.
GUEST: NOSIPHO FAKUDE – Co Founder of NS Impact Foundation
STEAK AND CHAKALAKA followed with COFFEE AND CHOCOLATE SEMIFREDDO.
Guest: ZOLA NENE - Author of Simply Delicious & Simply Zola
Youth unemployment was estimated at 56% before Covid-19, and the pandemic has worsened the crisis, with some recent reports putting the figure at 70%. How can all sectors best support young entrepreneurs to compete in a disruptor economy, and what kind of innovation is needed for job creation at scale?
GUEST: CATHY DUFF - Trialogue Director
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Social Enterprise ThankYou Launches Initiative to Help End Extreme Poverty by Seeking Partnership from Two of the World’s Largest Companies. The Australian consumer products company is asking for people around the globe to join their movement to flip consumerism and change the world
GUEST: DANIEL FLYNN - Managing Director & Co Founder Thankyou
The South African Chefs Association (SA Chefs) and The Festive Vegan & Plant Powered Show (FVPPS) are looking for the country’s most talented young chefs and home cooks to take part in an upcoming culinary competition. The Invitation is to showcase plant based culinary skills.
GUEST: JOCELYN MEYERS-ADAMS - Executive Chef of Table Bay Hotel and Regional Chair of the South African Chef’s Association.
NEW DISCOVERY Trailblazer Dr. Melissa Boonzaaier-Davids discovered nine new marine moss animal species and is one of only two scientists in sub-Saharan Africa who are competent in bryozoan taxonomy.
GUEST: DR. MELISSA BOONZAIER - DAVIDS - Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) and assistant curator (Marine Invertebrates) at the Iziko South African Museum
Dr Taddy Blecher is CEO and co-founder of the Maharishi Invincibility Institute, a multi-award winning educational institution, as well as Imvula Empowerment Fund and the Invincible Group. He co-founded the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship with Sir Richard Branson.
GUESTS : HUBERT MATHANZIMA MWELI - Director-General for Basic Education
GUESTS :SHILOH NAIKEN - Chief Information Officer - Department of Basic Education
Tomorrow, Monday 5th October is World Teacher’s Day, and the theme is “Teachers: Leading in Crisis Reimagining the Future”.
A book that highlights the contribution of Teachers was recently published is called “Where Light Shines through :Tales of Can Do Teachers in South Africa’s No Fee Public Schools”
GUEST: KIMON PHITIDIS - MD Social Innovations
GUEST: WILTON PHILLIPS - Acting Principal at GANSBAAI ACADEMIA (Western Cape) He was a teacher when the book was being written and currently the Acting Principal.
11 OCTOBER will be the United Nations International Day of the Girl Child. This year’s theme is “My voice, our equal future” which focuses on providing adolescent girls with opportunities and to be recognised, counted and invested in. Leading up to this day, the Imbumba Foundation is partnering up with the Dept of Education in Mpumalanga with an activation tour to 5 schools.
GUEST: RICHARD MABASO - Founder Imbumba Foundation
Hungry children go hunting to get food
Children in Tsakane Ekurhuleni are missing lunch time meals because they are not in school every day due to Covid-19 regulations. Some go hunting for pigeons and rabbits in the woods to get something to eat.
GUEST: FIKILE MOTHER TO - 13 years old (we need to check if we need to use alternative name for child)
GUEST: DR. IMTIAZ SOOLIMAN - Founder Gift of The Givers
Statistics South Africa released the Quarterly Labour Survey (QLS) yesterday which as predicted painted a grim picture about employment. The economy in South Africa has lost 2.2 million jobs and for a country that has been in economic trouble before the Covid19 pandemic crisis. This means that nearly 10 million people are out of work in South Africa and this has major social implications for our country.
GUEST: UNATHI HENAMA - teaches tourism at the Tshwane University of Technology
Why we should be making cities smart, rather than building new smart cities
GUEST: TIJS VAN DEN BRINK - Advisory Group Director: Digital Services and Smart Asset Management at Royal HaskoningDHV
The answer to South Africa’s youth unemployment lies in real partnerships between private sector, public sector and civil society.
GUEST: CHANTELLE OOSTHUIZEN - Executive Director, CRET (Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust)
On Sunday 11 October, South Africans across the country will celebrate their unique green spaces and gardens in every shape and size. Created by gardening app Candide, Garden Day is a growing movement uniting people in their love for plants and flowers since 2016. From keepers of rolling lawns, community gardens, and vegetable patches to potted window sills, patio planters, and urban rooftops, the annual celebration is calling on plant lovers to put on a flower crown, down tools, and enjoy the fruits of their labour.
GUEST: JOSEPHINE KATUMBA - Urban Gardening Advocate
In 2020, internationally acclaimed and award-winning artist Shekhinah’s Rosefest returns for its second edition on Sunday the 11th of October
Guest: SHEKINAH – ARTIST
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“WAITING”: THE STORY OF PETRUS NOOI a Documentary Film that captures the life and work of sculpture artist from Makhaza, Khayelitsha.
Guest:THOMAS DALAIS - Director and Executive Producer Waiting
An African giant pouched rat has been awarded a prestigious gold medal for his work detecting land mines. Magawa has sniffed out 39 landmines and 28 unexploded munitions in his career.
GUEST: CHRISTOPHE COX – Co Founder & CEO of APOPO (Anti-Personnel Landmines Detection Product Development)
It is said that 1 IN 28 South African WOMEN are AFFECTED BY BREAST CANCER. Detecting breast cancer through mammograms increases survival.
GUEST: DR. PETER SCHOUB - Secretary of Breast Imaging Society of South Africa (BISSA) which is a sub-specialty group of the Radiological Society of SA
PALANTA is an online sustainable fashion rental solution for eco-conscious women driven by a green community and a common goal.
Guest: SARA TOTH – Founder PALANTA
The Inanda Wilderness Park, in Durban, an initiative of Green Corridors, is one such inclusive public safe space that offers myriad appropriate activities and educational programmes to entice people to venture outside and enjoy being in nature.
GUEST: DANIELLE LE BRASSE – Green Corridors Wilderness Park & Occupational Therapy Programmes
Barbara Creecy is the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries. She holds an Honours Degree in Political Science from the University of the Witwatersrand and a Masters Degree from the University of London. She has previously served as the MEC for Finance in Gauteng.
One of South Africa's most iconic figures, Evita Bezuidenhout, turns 85 on Monday (September 28), and to celebrate this milestone, Evita se Perron, the Darling-based entertainment hub has declared it National Swartland Kitchen Beskuit Day.
GUEST: EVITA BEZEINDENHOUT
52 Week Challenge
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Nominations are open for the Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2020 Twyg is looking for designers who implement sustainable and circular approaches, and who foster ethical practices.
GUEST: JACKIE MAY - Founder TWYG
Current Affairs Theatre Festival and Policy induction workshop.Theme “The New Norm “a theatre festival reflecting on events and reflections since lockdown was declared. Youth telling stories of covid 19.
GUEST: MIKE VAN GRAAN - Playwright and Lead Facilitator of this project.
Drinking Coffee Tied to Better Outcomes in Colon Cancer Patients In people with advanced colorectal cancer, drinking coffee was associated with longer survival and less cancer progression.
GUEST: DR. MARLIN MCKAY - GP
My Octopus Teacher is a 2020 Netflix Original documentary film directed by Pippa Ehrlich and James Reed. It stars Craig Foster, who also produced the film. The film captures a year Foster spent with a wild octopus. Foster followed the octopus for most of the octopus' life. In partnership with Sea Change Project, My Octopus Teacher, executive produced by Ellen Windemith, took ten years to make. Cinematography was by underwater cinematographer Roger Horrocks
GUEST: ROGER HORROCKS - Cinematographer
SA Heritage Publishers, in cooperation with the University of Pretoria, has come across rare writings in seven of South Africa’s indigenous languages. The writings cover history, traditional medicine, agriculture, and village and hut construction. Their translation will be a cornerstone in the preservation of the history and culture as we celebrate Heritage Month. THIS MORNING we look at MODJADJI The Rain Queen.
GUEST: TERENCE BALL - Publisher Heritage Publishers
Given the disruption of COVID-19 and school closures, learners are facing challenges such as work overload, a rushed syllabus, teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms, stress, and anxiety. The Learning Trust is supporting a number of programmes that offer direct support to students at different schools.
GUEST: NALEDI MOTSOENENG Grade 10 Student & participates in the Bophelong Tutoring Programme supported by The Learning Trust. She attends Hoerskool Vanderbijlpark
Archive of Kindness is a platform created to record the kind deeds that are holding South Africa together during this extraordinary time. Dr. Jess Auerbach is archiving acts of compassion and generosity from around the country.
GUEST: DR. JESS AUERBACH - Senior Lecturer in Anthropology, North West University
The Department of Basic Education and E³ have launched the COVID-19 digital pre-screening, risk assessment and mapping tool HealthCheck on the newly launched platform TeacherConnect.
GUEST: DR. TADDY BLECHER - E³ National Chairperson
The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) has been nominated in the "leading tourist attraction category" of the 2020 World Travel Awards. We as the public have been asked to vote to ensure a win; Public voting closes next week Thursday 24 September 2020.
GUEST: WAHIDA PARKER - Managing Director Table Mountain Cableway Company
August House and the Meta Foundation have partnered with artist Bambo Sibiya to champion his career. He manages to interlace South Africa’s history using the faces of experience in the current generations, providing them with a loud, articu-late and clear voice, the voice of his generation.
Through his experimentation with fabric and his extensive printing experience (at Artist Proof Studios), his work contains a level of intricacy and fragility which is in contrast to his characters confidence, providing a new depth and asking the audience to question their preconceived notions about topics of masculinity, family, gender, history, race and youth.
Guest: Bambo Sibiya’s
During lockdown Stevenson offered free portfolio reviews to unrepresented artists, in collaboration with VANSA. These reviews took the form of virtual studio visits, offering a moment of encounter and exchange during a time of withdrawal and isolation. We looked at the work the artists were doing, and at the way they presented themselves to the world, offering feedback on both aspects of their professional practice.
Guest: Dineo
Under the strictest safety precautions, the FOUR PAWS team, consisting of wildlife veterinarians and experts, performed Kaavan's examination. After the overweight bull elephant was sedated, the veterinarians took blood samples, measured him, and inserted a microchip in his left shoulder.
The “world’s loneliest elephant,” Kaavan, has finally received medical clearance to relocate to a peaceful, friendly sanctuary after languishing in a Pakistani zoo for over 35 years.
GUEST: FIONA MILES - Director of FOUR PAWS in South Africa
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Level 1 will will give the Tourism Sector the lifeline to be back in business again. Knysna Ziplines opened to visitors Yesterday (Friday 18 Sept) Now the Garden Route's longest and highest zipline is ready for those scouting for an expedition. The zipline is located at the Kranshoek gorge, with scenic views of the ocean, fynbos and indigenous forests.
GUEST: Clinton
It’s all things CLEAN UP, with this week (14 – 20 Sept) being Clean Up & Recycle Week in SA which ends off with International Coastal Clean-up Day this Saturday, 19 Sept. Every year, the world produces about 300 million tonnes of plastic, and at least 105 tonnes is estimated to reach the sea from land-based sources in South Africa each year – making SA a massive contributor to plastic sea water. Further to this South Africa sends around 95 million tonnes of waste to its 826 landfill sites and less than 40% of the materials are recycled. Additionally we produce upwards of 65 million tonnes of hazardous waste of which only 6% is recycled.
Guest:Michelle Harvey
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a genetic, hormone, metabolic and reproductive disorder that affects women of reproductive age. It is the leading cause of female infertility and a known precursor for other serious conditions including obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and endometrial cancer.
GUEST: DR KERUSHA NAIDOO
PROF HELEN REES - Chair of The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA). Member of the World Health Organisation International Health Regulations (IHR) Committee in Covid 19. Medical researcher and the founder and Executive Director of the Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute of the University of Witwatersrand
The Sagole Baobab (also Sagole Big Tree, Muri kunguluwa (i.e. tree that roars), or Muvhuyu wa Makhadzi) is the largest baobab tree in South Africa. It is located east from Tshipise, in Vendaland, Limpopo Province and has a trunk diameter 10.47 metres, circumference 32.89 metres.
That means, there is a need of approx. 18–20 people to com-plete embracing the tree with open hands. This is also the stoutest tree in South Africa, after two other large baobabs, the Glencoe and Sunland Baobabs, collapsed in 2009 and 2016 respectively.
GUEST: DR. SARAH VENTER - Boabab Ecologist (She is also wife to Casper who is last week’s 52 week challenge winner)
July 2020 The Market Theatre Foundation Council announced TSHIAMO MOKGADI as its new CEO. She started in her new job August 1st. Tshiamo Mokgadi’ s passion for the creative industry and her work experience, which is centred mostly around planning, financing & administration gave her competitive edge over other candidates.
Her in-depth knowledge comes from over a decade experience in cultural and theatre management, at three major cultural institutions - the Market Theatre Foundation in Johannesburg, the Playhouse Company in Durban, and the State Theatre in Pretoria.
Her academic background includes a BA degree in Dramatic Arts from Wits University, and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Henley Business School.
Guest:Constance Mokhoantle
Guest: Nothando Migogo
A Pan African collaboration has been underway this week at the South African Book Fair as a virtual event from September 11th till today the 13th. The initiative is a collaborative and co-ordinated approach towards increasing the promotion of local, African-owned and -controlled book production industries as well as the exchange of writers, illustrators and storytellers on the continent’s national book fair platforms.
GUEST: ERNESTICIA LARTEY ASUINURA - Executive Director Ghana Book Development Council
Rachel Kolisi, wife of 2019 Rugby World Cup winning Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi, recently took to social media to voice her unhappiness with the publication of an updated edition of the unauthorised Siya Kolisi biography penned by author Jeremy Daniel: Siya Kolisi Against All Odds.
Rachel Kolisi expressed the view that Siya Kolisi’s story should be his to tell and he did not approve the biography, or benefit from it in any way. In an emotive post, she called for a boycott of the unauthorised biography in order to #SaveSiyasStory.
Guest: NICOLE SMALBERGER - Senior Associate and Trademark Attorney at Adams and Adams
The Children’s Hospital Trust is an NPO that raises funds to advance child healthcare through the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. From upgrades to its buildings and facilities, to the implementation of several projects and programmes and upskilling of medical professionals from across Africa since 1994. The Children’s Hospital Trust has embarked on a frontline campaign to raise funds for the upgrade and expansion of the Emergency Centre.
Guest: PAULINE SOLOMONS - Donor Relations Manager Children’s Hospital Trust
Pareto Limited is thrilled to be pioneering new pathways for visual artists working in Gauteng through Ubuciko, a uniquely curated Professional Development Programme.
GUEST: ROLIHLAHLA MHLANGA - Art Curator
In 2002, at the age of 16, Claire Reid found herself sitting in her vegetable garden with a tape measure between her knees and centimetre marks drawn on her fingers. She knew that she wanted to grow vegetables to sell to her parents for extra pocket money. However she soon became frustrated by the wastage of seed and fertiliser and her inability to get the seed to stay in the soil at the correct depth and distance apart.
Guest: CLAIRE REID - Founder and CEO of Reel Gardening
GEORGE BIZOS 14 November 1927 – 9 September 2020 passed away at 92 years; was a Greek-South African human rights lawyer who campaigned against apartheid in South Africa. Bizos did not go to school for his first two years in the country, because he could not speak English or Afrikaans. He gained entry to the University of the Witwatersrand in 1949, where he met Nelson Mandelaand undertook a 3-year Bachelor of Arts degree, followed by a three-year LLB law degree. It was during this time that he first became politically active, joining the Students' Representative Council under the leadership of Harold Wolpe
Guest: SELLO HATANG - CEO Nelson Mandela Foundation
In keeping with its 2020 theme of innovation, Mail & Guardian 200 Young South African's took the form of a virtual reveal this week the event launched the list that will be showcased in this week's issue of the paper, on shelves this morning and featuring profiles of all 208 winners.
Guest: ATHANDIWE SABA - News Editor Mail and Guardian
The way food is produced, processed, distributed, consumed and wasted has a huge impact on our lives, communities and the environment. To give people a hands-on understanding of why our choice of food matters, the Embassy of Sweden is inviting participants to explore food and the way you eat.
GUEST: AMI LARSSON-JAIN - Deputy Head of Mission Embassy of Sweden
How To Make Roast Chicken That Does Not Look Like Minister Tito Mboweni’s? Chef Zola Nene tells us how.
ZOLA NENE - Author of Simply Delicious & Simply Zola
52 Week Challenge
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Guest: NICO SMIT
In a world first, a captivating new short dance film created by Cape Town City Ballet and Norval Foundation honours the work of internationally acclaimed artist William Kentridge.
GUEST: DEBBIE TURNER - CEO of Cape Town City Ballet
It’s part of what we hope is a continued deepening and maturation of the medium in African media spheres. But what does it take to build a successful and sustainable podcasting enterprise in these contexts, when so much the discussion on podcasting is focused on North America and Europe?
To get the conversation started, SAMIP hosted a roundtable discussion featuring expert voices from our own cohort and the industry to share reflections on what it takes to reach sustainability with their podcast products and companies on the African continent.
GUEST: PAUL MCNALLY - CEO and Co-Founder VOLUME
20-year old Tony McPherson believes in quality healthcare and medical access for all After identifying a need for medical consumables and disposables to difficult-to-deliver regions and rural communities across Africa, 20-year old Capetonian, Tony McPherson launched McPherson Trading, a tender based procurement consultancy to help fill this gap. Since opening doors in January 2019, the company has serviced countries such as Mali, Malawi, Tanzania, the DRC, Sudan, Somalia, and Yemen, and consigned roughly R30 million worth of stock to date.
GUEST: TONY MCPHERSON - Entrepreneur
PROF HELEN REES- Chair of The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA). Member of the World Health Organisation International Health Regulations (IHR) Committee in Covid 19. Medical researcher and the founder and Executive Director of the Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute of the University of Witwatersrand
During the last weekend of August 2020, Jamie Marais became the only known person to cycle a vertical ascent of 9,000 metres, the equivalent elevation of Mount Everest (8,845m), in a Big 5 game reserve over 36 hours. Jamie chose to put himself through extreme discomfort and great personal risk to raise much needed funds to protect endangered wildlife and feed communities affected by COVID-19.
GUEST: JAMIE MARIAS - Endurance Athlete
Katlego Maphai is the Co-Founder and CEO of Yoco, an African technology company that builds tools and services to help small businesses get paid, run their business better, and grow.
Yoco offers card payment acceptance, software-driven business tools and working capital. Katlego was born to aca-demic parents in Johannesburg in 1983, their work took the young Maphai from Soweto to Cape Town, Cambridge, Princeton, Palo Alto, Pretoria and eventually back to Cape Town.
Guest: DAVID DONDE - Entrepreneur, Founder of Truth Coffee & Co Founder of SCASA
Guest: Mpumelelo Mtintso - the founder of Book iBhoni, a bicycle tour company in Soweto that doubles as a book donation drive for rural libraries
At the start of Heritage Month 2020, South African Heritage Publishers, in co-operation with the University of Pretoria, are thrilled to make the following announcement about ancestral writings they came across during their research to identify historical events to be included in the Our Story series:
GUEST: TERENCE BALL - Publisher at Heritage Publishers
“Dear Start-up Entrepreneur" -by Tshepo Moses Mosiedi entrepreneur, accountant, and business consultant.
In this book the author outlines the principles and concepts that he wishes he could have been exposed to when he faced and experienced challenges of starting his own business.
GUEST: TSHEPO MOSIEDI - Entrepreneur
“Today, South Africa is facing a crisis on three fronts. We face an energy crisis, an economic crisis and an unemployment crisis. they present us with unprecedented challenges that will require concerted effort, innovative thinking and speed”. This is from the opinion piece “Wake Up The sun is Shining” by Wido Schnabel, Chairperson of SAPVIA (South African Photovoltaic Industry Association)
GUEST: CHANDA NXUMALO - Spokesperson for SAPVIA
Tomorrow is International Day of Clean Air for blue skies UN Member States recognize the need to substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination by 2030,
GUEST: CECELIA NJENGA - Head of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
After a decade of connecting people to nature through world-class storytelling, Cape Town based NGO, the Sea Change Project are about to unveil their first feature documentary titled My Octopus Teacher. It will premiere on Netflix to-morrow Monday, 7 September. The film showcases the delicate ecosystem that lies beneath the waves in The Great African Sea Forest for the very first time.
GUEST: PIPPA EHRLICH Director of the My Octopus Teach & Environmental Journalist.
The Durban FilmMart Institute (DMI) has announced the programme for the 11th Durban FilmMart (DFM) Virtual Edition, which opened yesterday Friday and on until 13 September this year.
“Using the theme Brave New Cinema, bringing together leading and emerging African film professionals in an online space, to benchmark themselves, learn from peers, pitch their ideas and projects and network, and collectively demonstrate our courage to tell our own stories,” says Toni Monty, Head of the DFM.
GUEST: TONI MONTY - Head of the Durban FilmMart
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Guest:NICO SMIT
Guest: Charlie - LYN’S HUSBAND - PORT ALFRED
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has partnered with the South African Innovation Summit (SAIS) to host the 2020 Innovation Summit that will be held from 30 September to 01 October 2020.
The event will be held virtually, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The summit brings together innovation leaders from different countries, back-grounds, disciplines and worldviews.
GUEST: NONKULULEKO SHINGA - Chief Director Innovation and Technology Dept of Trade & Industry
A recent study reveals that a downward trend in the intake of iron and other vital nutrients is contributing to poor brain function and other health problems. The study, by the UK’s University of Sunderland, collected micronutrient data from two national nutrition surveys and found that people of all ages showed low levels of intake of iron, vitamin A, calcium, magnesium, iodine, selenium and zinc. In South Africa, research also indicates a high level of nutrient deficiency and hunger, both contributing to poor health.
GUEST: GIULIA CRISCUOLO - Pharmacist, Complimentary medicines expert
Guest: PROF HELEN REES - Chair of The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA). Member of the World Health Organisa-tion International Health Regulations (IHR) Committee in Covid 19. Medical researcher and the founder and Executive Director of the Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute of the University of Witwatersrand
A penguin at Australia's Perth Zoo has taken to binge-watching episodes of the beloved children's television series 'Pingu' to get over his loneliness. Pierre is an endangered Northern Rockhopper penguin who was found washed up on a beach in the south west of the country. He is the only penguin of his kind to be found in all of Australasia.
GUEST: DANIELLE HENRY - Communications Manager Perth Zoo a Zoological park in South Perth, Western Australia
Sami’s childhood is much like any other - an innocent blend of family and school, of friends and relations and pets (including stray cats and dogs, and the turtle he keeps on the roof). But growing up in one of the largest cities in Syria, with his country at war with itself, means that nothing is really normal. And Sami’s hopes for a better future are ripped away when he is conscripted into the military and forced to train as a map maker.
Guest: Eva
Passionate about human rights, ethical leadership and social justice. Institutional transformation with a focus on race and gender justice have been central to her work both in SA and abroad.
Guest: Ambassador Nozipho January- Bardill is the Chairperson of the Council of the Nelson Mandela University and the United Nations (UN) Global Compact Local Network in South Africa (SA).
Guest: AYA CHEBBI - first ever African Union Special Envoy on Youth and the youngest diplomat the African Union Commission Chairperson’s Cabinet
The Jakes Gerwel Foundation & LitNet present the Kommadagga writing workshop. A mentorship programme for promising English and Afrikaans writers in Somerset East from 12 October to 1 November 2020. The Kommadagga writing workshop, intended for short-prose writers, seeks to encourage new writing in South Africa.
GUEST: THEO KEMP - Executive Director Jakes Gerwel Foundation
Actor Chadwick Boseman, best known for playing the role of T'Challa in the hit Marvel superhero movie Black Panther, has died of colon cancer at age 43.
Veteran actor John Kani who played the role of T'challa's father in the highly acclaimed movie said he was devastated by Boseman's passing: “I am devastated by this young man who was such a great promise. But he worked so hard knowing that his time was limited. He will leave a memorable mark in Hollywood.”
GUEST: JOHN KANI - Legendary Actor
Guest: SJ Nicholson - Founder of the Africa Rising Music Conference Paradise Africa Distribution and Africa Rising Music Conference are backing 5 South African women artists, producers and managers to provide a gateway for them to be groomed as independent artists.
Showing at this year’s Encounters Documentary Film Festival Influence charts the recent advancements in weaponised communication by investigating the rise and fall of the world’s most notorious public relations and reputation-management firm, the British multinational Bell Pottinger.
GUEST: DIANA NEILLE - Film Director “Influence”
The end of August signals the arrival of the pollen season, which this year, is said to possibly be more troublesome during the pandemic as tree pollen counts start to surge throughout most of the country. GUEST: PROF.
Guest:JOHNNY PETER - Head of the University of Cape Town's Lung Institute’s Allergy and Immunology Unit
Former Scotland Yard detective and an inspiration for the character of DCI (Detective Chief Inspector) Jane Tennison in the award winning series “Prime Suspect”, Jackie Malton joined the force in 1970 and spent most of her service in the Criminal Investigation Department, probing all aspects of crime including armed robberies, rape, murder, fraud, arson, and blackmail. She served on The Flying Squad as the only female amongst forty men and was a trained hostage negotiator.
GUEST: JACKIE MALTON - UK TELEVISION SCRIPT CONSULTANT & FORMER SENIOR POLICE OFFICER
AGRICOLLEGES international (ACI) is celebrating Women’s Month with fearless and fierce women who break boundaries. Women who think about the future of food security and celebrate the formidable female farmers producing fresh produce for families. The future of farming is female
Guest: Nsuku Nhlangwini - a Mixed Farming Management graduate and alumni
Guest: Kristen Buttress - owner of Kristen Kick-Ass Ice Cream exchanged her nurses scrubs for ice cream scoops and within two weeks she’d opened her first store and is now a flavour alchemist with branches in South Africa and Mauritius.
September 1st marks World Letter Writing Day, an opportunity for people to remember and embrace the handwritten word. The day calls on children and adults to pick up a pen or pencil and write a letter to a loved one, or even a younger or future self. To help celebrate the day and pay tribute to the art of letter writing, BIC is kicking off a #WriteWithBIC challenge in South Africa.
Guest: Reabatswe - Counseling Psychologist
Guest: PROF HELEN REES - Chair of The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA). Member of the World Health Organisation International Health Regulations (IHR) Committee in Covid 19.
PAT HORN - Collective Bargaining Project coordinator, WIEGO (Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing – www.wiego.org)
A new short film designed to teach children about Covid-19 stars life-sized wooden puppets created by the Ukwanda Puppet and Designs Art Collective.
GUEST: SIPHOKAZI MPOFU - Member of the Ukwanda Puppet Collective & Puppeteer of 14 year old character Nande
Fourteen-year-old social media star Oxipinion has taken the world by storm after a tik tok video of her confronting adults who told her to stop making videos about her opinions on history and politics went viral all over the world
Guest: OxiPinion - A fourteen year old South African Youtuber, Reader and Change Agent.
Close to 3,000 women are murdered in South Africa every year. This means that a woman is murdered roughly every three hours in our country. About 110 women are raped every day. About one in three South African women experience abuse by an intimate partner in their lifetime. This is from the article “Herd solidarity: A vaccine for the shadow pandemic of gender-based violence”
GUEST: PROF. FRANCIS PETERSEN - Rector & Vice Chancellor University of The Free State
STEM education specialist, Sakhikamva Foundation has announced the launch of an action-packed, virtual science event that is free to attend, it kicked off Friday and continues through to 4 September which will connect South African children, teachers and parents to the global science community.
GUEST: FATIMA JAKOET - Founder of Sakhikamva Foundation, Forensic Scientist and airline pilot
A recently released special edition of the South African Journal of Science asked experts in the humanities and social sciences to weigh in. The collection of articles is not comprehensive, but it adds nuance to the national debate.
GUEST: JESS AUERBACH - Senior Lecturer in Anthropology, North West University
PollywogSurfluencer Online surf brand and travel experts, Pollywog, launched a creative
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched the Hand-in-Hand geospatial platform with a large and rich set of data on food, agriculture, socioeconomics, and natural resources to help strengthen evidencebased decision-making in the food and agriculture sectors. The platform is a crucial tool for all efforts to build back better and create more resilient food systems post COVID-19.
Mauritius issued an appeal to the international community for emergency assistance in this unprecedented ecological catastrophe. On 7th August, nearly two weeks after the Japanese shipwreck, the Mauritian government declared the incident a national emergency. It is thought that more than 1,000 tonnes of fuel have leaked out of the ship and into the lagoon. Mauritius is a biodiversity hotspot with a high concentration of plants and animals unique to the region.
64 Years ago; 9 August 1956 about 20,000 women from different backgrounds marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to petition against the country's pass laws. The march was led by Lillian Ngoyi, Helen Joseph, Rahima Moosa and Sophia Williams. The women left 14,000 petitions at the office doors of prime minister J. G. Strijdom. The last living member of the leaders of this march MAMA SOPHIA WILLIAMS -DU BRUYN was 18 years old on the day and the youngest of the women leaders. Today she is 82 and has served South Africa is many positions
CEO and Publisher of THE DAILY MAVERICK Style Charalambous talks printing a newspaper in the midst of a pandemic.
Stories that made the headlines.
Guest:Styli Charalambous - Publisher and CEO of Daily Maverick
African unions african women's decade of economic and financial inclusion.
Guest: Yavi Madurai - Executive Director at PABWA
WHERE RAINBOWS MEET Three million – that is how many people in South Africa have lost their jobs, with women accounting for two million of those during the nationwide lockdown so far, according to a new study conducted by 30 social science researchers from five South African universities. The research was released on Wednesday. Where Rainbows Meet, is a Cape Town based community support organisation that has responded to the worsening COVID-19 food crisis.
The organisation’s Food4COVID19 programme provides help to over 10,000 people in the Western Cape, serving meals to over 2,500 people within the Vrygrond community They provide resources to an additional 30 kitchens active in the Steenberg, Lavender Hill, Riemvasmaak, Overcome Heights, Hillview and other areas. Mymoena Scholtz, Director of the organisation. “People are hungry every day, people need meals and support every day and so we need long term, sustained support from our government and the broader Cape Town community to be able to provide for people every day. Our organisation brings hope to our communities, it is what drives us and why we get up every day. We are here on our own looking after our people and we desperately need help, we are in great danger” says Mymoena Scholtz, Director of Where Rainbows Meet. How can you help? We are grateful to the individuals and organisations who have supported the Where Rainbows Meet COVID-19 relief programme thus far. Their contribution has helped to feed many people in dire need. We know that people are fatigued in giving and donating to charities, but we are asking that if you have the means, please help us feed someone tomorrow. #Food4COVID19 WWW.WHERERAINBOWSMEET.ORG 021 205 3496
Jerusalema continues to ride the wave of global success. The chart-topper has reached a new peak on the 'Shazam global top 200' at number four this week. Master KG and vocalist Nomcebo Zikode have recently been enjoying attention from fans across the world, now with over 58 million views of the video on Youtube. They have also been appointed by sport, arts and culture minister Nathi Mthethwa to serve as ambassadors to the world. We have seen Healthcare workers in France dancing to the song, A wedding in Spain, Italian nuns and priests dancing to the song, Uganda, Nigeria, America… In Italy, DAUDIA is a band made up of two songwriters and musicians, Claudia Pasquariello and Davide Maiale they did an acoustic cover of the song and received 1 million views in 3 days. GUET: DAVIDE MAIALE - Daudia member
Redefining modern philanthropy in a post-Covid-19 world In the light of the unprecedented need created by Covid-19, NGOs and corporate social investment (CSI) programmes will be looking for ways to best utilise their resources, finances and people to build sustainable, ethical businesses with maximum impact. Integrated, consolidated initiatives
What happens when your home loan payment holiday comes to an end? A number of South Africans were offered home loan payment holidays by their respective banks at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Some of these payment holidays are coming to an end soon. What can you expect and do going forward?
COOKING WITH ZOLA ZOLA NENE - Author of Simply Delicious & Simply Zola CONTACT: 082 890 8615 A Birthday Cake for 84 Year Old SAfm! PINA COLADA CAKE!
The National Income Dynamics Study Coronavirus Rapid Mobile Survey has found that an estimated three million jobs were lost between February and April due to the Covid-19 pandemic and government restrictions aimed at curbing the spread. The study further found that the number of people who earned an income in February declined by 33% either due to people losing their jobs or being furloughed. The APP ZITO is helping communities by providing an alternative way for unemployed youth to gain experience, develop skills and generate income.
The Pendoring Awards have released key dates for the 2020 campaign to drive home the need for and celebration of indigenous languages in advertising. The deadline for entries on www.pendoring.co.za is Friday, September 25th. TBWA\Hunt Lascaris is behind the 2020 Pendoring Awards campaign, “English never loved us”.
Sikhaba iCovid-19 kicked off #TeamSikhaba campaign. Sikhaba iCovid-19 is a national radio broadcast in partnership with the Department of Health and SABC Radio, and supported by the Solidarity Fund. Having launched at the start of the lockdown as a way to keep people informed about the virus, the show is now broadcast daily. The call is for everyone to join #TeamSikhaba, share your story, spread the word and create awareness, because beating Covid-19 is a team sport.
The sungazer also known as the giant girdled lizard, a family of lizards from sub-Saharan Africa. It has been under threat on two fronts as farming and industrialization encroaches on its natural habitat; while the illegal global pet trade is adding pressure on pushing the species into extinction. Shivan Parusnath is a Ph.D. student at the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, where he researches the population genetics of the sungazer & currently with a documentary on National Geographic.
As the Founder and CEO of Shift Impact Africa and the Founder and CEO of the Shared Value Africa Initiative, Tiekie Barnard is driven by her passion for the Shared Value Business Management concept.
GUEST: LEON WESSELS - Author & Former Politician This book is a chronicle of the political and moral evolution of an Afrikaner within the context of the political evolution of South Africa and how he not only overcame the conservative and biased background of his youth, but was transformed into a revolutionary spokesman for change and a recognition of the injustices of the past. It is also a realisation that many of the consequences of the Apartheid system are still among us and have not been resolved. Many of these old ghosts which he encountered during his career have to be revisited and confronted. The author takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the internal political struggles that eventually led to the first fully democratic election in South Africa in 1994 and beyond. His role as a Commissioner of the SA Human Rights Commission since retiring as a politician has exposed him to further realities of the legacy of Apartheid. It is the story of a courageous politician and a dedicated South African set on a course to make a positive contribution to the future of the country.
WHERE RAINBOWS MEET Three million – that is how many people in South Africa have lost their jobs, with women accounting for two million of those during the nationwide lockdown so far, according to a new study conducted by 30 social science researchers from five South African universities. The research was released on Wednesday. Where Rainbows Meet, is a Cape Town based community support organisation that has responded to the worsening COVID-19 food crisis, they have released a short video highlighting the dire food shortage and needs within communities in the Western Cape, and to appeal for long term government assistance and corporate support.
The organisation’s Food4COVID19 programme provides help to over 10,000 people in the Western Cape, serving meals to over 2,500 people within the Vrygrond community
A school in Cape Town sent an email to the Grade 12 students about the support it is offering to learners faced with the challenges of learning during lockdown, the school also encouraged its students to find innovative ways in how they can contribute to the communities around them. Grade 12 Student Rohan Naidoo and some of his friends decided to answer to this call.
This is the first release under the label arm of Salon Africana, the arts firm Somi launched last year with some live salon-style events in NYC. These shows featured Thandiswa Mazwai  & Nduduzo Makhathini and Zoe Modiga amongst others. https://salonafricana.com/our-story The Soundcloud album preview is here: https://soundcloud.com/somimusic/ sets/holy-room-somi-live-in-frankfurt/s-IHQYkUfKu3Z Link to the video of Holy Room: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRqMPMRBegc SOMI BIO Vocalist /writer Somi was born in Illinois to immigrants from Uganda
TODAY executive producers Ridley Scott (“The Martian,” “Gladiator”) and Kai Hsuing (“Lords of Chaos”), along with director Kevin Macdonald (“Whitney,” “One Day in September,” “The Last King of Scotland”), invite you and the YouTube global community to pick up your cameras to create “Life In A Day 2020.” Exactly 10 years after the original “Life In A Day,” the world will once again come together to create a YouTube Original feature-length documentary that tells the story of a single day on Earth.
JANSIE NIEHAUS - Executive Director National Science and Technology Forum THE NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FORUM (NSTF) is the largest multi-stakeholder forum for science, engineering, technology (SET) and innovation organisations in South Africa. Celebrating 25 years this year as well as holding the 2019/2020 National Science and Technology Forum -South32 Awards. The Special Annual Theme Awards are made in recognition of the International Year of Plant Health (2020), as declared by the United Nations
GUEST: ANDREW BRUCKMAN -Director CONTACT: +44 79 515 77221 GUEST: NATHAN KENNEDY - main character and Gayle speaker CONTACT: +27 72 314 0489 The South African Film is entitled “THE MEN WHO SPEAK GAYLE” Set in the Karoo, a Young drag performer Nathan is one o the last people to speak Gayle – a secret language the gay community were forced to invent during Apartheid.
Florence, WHO’s (World Health Organisation) first virtual health worker, designed to help the world's 1.3 billion tobacco users quit. She uses artificial intelligence to dispel myths around COVID-19 and smoking and helps people develop a personalized plan to quit tobacco.
Born in Dannhauser, a small town in Kwa-Zulu Natal, Zinhle Jiyane aka DJ Zinhle has become one of the most celebrated female house DJs in South Africa.
Zinhle is a trained TV presenter however her interest in becoming a DJ started through her brother Zak, who owned a sound equipment rental company. Zak always had a passion for mixing vinyl's in his spare time and passed his talent on DJ Zinhle. Despite the career change, Zinhle booked her first gig in 2004 and kicked off her career in 2006 as the resident DJ for local TV Show, Jika Majika - an opportunity that pushed her into the spotlight.
Since her discovery, she has grabbed the attention of some of Mzansi's most respected DJs & producer, such as DJ Oskido and has collaborated with renowned artists and released various singles, such as "My Name Is" ft Busiswa. With over a decade of experience in the entertainment industry, she has become a household name in the South African music scene and has since received nominations for various award ceremonies such as Metro FM Awards and South African Music Awards.
Shaun Fuchs author of Fush - A Story of Pride, Respect and Leadership In his memoir Fush, Shaun tells the story of a life dedicated to changing the lives of others. From his school days at Jeppe High School for Boys and his activism heading up the SRC of the South African Student Teachers Union, to his time as an army infantry officer and his teaching career,
Today Former President Nelson Mandela would have turned 102 years old. Born 18 July 1918 in Mvezo Eastern Cape. Its a more sombre remembrance this year as his daughter Ambassador Zindzi Mandela passed away and laid to rest yesterday. TODAY We Zone in on the people doing great work, SAfm in partnership with the CENTURION HAVEN OF HOPE & GIFT OF THE GIVERS in collaboration with Railways Café is hosting the Centurion Community Rejuvenation Project taking place at Railways Café executing the following on the day
Former President Nelson Mandela would have turned 102 years old. Born 18 July 1918 in Mvezo Eastern Cape. Its a more sombre remembrance this year as his daughter Ambassador Zindzi Mandela passed away and laid to rest yesterday. TODAY We Zone in on the people doing great work, SAfm in partnership with the CENTURION HAVEN OF HOPE & GIFT OF THE GIVERS in collaboration with Railways Café is hosting the Centurion Community Rejuvenation Project taking place at Railways Café executing the following on the day:
“Finding Common Ground’ Land, Equity and Agriculture”., a book by agricultural economist Wandile Sihlobo, A collection of previously published work that lo“oks at the state of South African land reform and the farming sector.
7 out of 9 provinces have been trained to be COVID-aware and to take care of structuring activities for young people, in support of schools slowly returning to work. This is part of the work of the FIELD BAND FOUNDATION
WILLIAM KENTRIDGE - His current work is Pepper’s Ghost presented at the Virtual National Arts Festival.
MASUTANE MODJADJI - Project Leader Information and Awareness SA Federation for Mental Health
Organiser of the annual Wine & Food Tourism Awards, Margi Biggs; calling for entries for this year’s Wine & Food Tourism Awards, established to inspire and promote local wine, food and hospitality in a variety of categories.
The Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC) is based at the Centre for Values Based Leadership at UCT's Graduate School of Business. The Centre uses social media (SoMe) dialogue and analytics to unearth emerging fractures in social cohesion in South Africa during the COVID-19 crisis. The CABC also provides analysis on other issues through a SoMe lens that threaten the fragile fabric of South African society through public opinion.
The Ultimate Storyteller Contest is an African storytelling competition by Hadithiya Africa running online now until Sep
Lauren Beukes is the award-winning and internationally best-selling South African author of The Shining Girls, Zoo City and Afterland, among other works. In a world consisting of mainly women, a young boy becomes a hot commodity as Lauren Beukes’ Afterland sees Americans dealing with a global pandemic which has wiped out men
A compelling call for a Universal Basic Income is an article written by Roshni Menon a lawyer at Samvad Partners in India.
Thandi Ntuli’s musical talent has extended its reach across borders. The jazz pianist released a live recording album earlier this year from her performance at the artist led jazz festival Jazzwerkstatt Bern in Switzerland. The festival features once-off collaborative projects with artists from around the world and in Switzerland where it is based.
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize opened the first phase of the Rev Dr Elizabeth Mamisa Chabula-Nxiweni field hospital in Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape. The hospital in Uitenhage on the premises of Volkswagen (VW) SA was built by VWSA through funding from the German government.
WHAT DOES SPACE SMELL LIKE? We Find out from the creator of EAU DE SPACE Steve Pearce who was commissioned by NASA
YOUNG AND RETRENCHED
According to Business for South Africa at least one million jobs are expected to evaporate this year with as many as four million likely to be threatened as a result of the expected economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Independent Political Analyst for the South East Region (also Founder and Chairman of South African Kashmiri Action Group)
The Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC) is based at the Allan Gray Centre for Values Based Leadership at UCT's Graduate School of Business. The Centre uses social media (SoMe) dialogue and analytics to unearth emerging fractures in social cohesion in South Africa during the COVID-19 crisis.
The CABC also provides analysis on other issues through a SoMe lens that threaten the fragile fabric of South African society through public opinion. The media release appended below provides more detail about the CABC work, which is available to the public at www.cabc.org.za. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/author/camaren-peter/
MATT BRACKEN - President Wild and Free Foundation In the beginning of the 20th century, there were a healthy 500,000 rhinos living throughout Africa and Asia. Today, sadly and astonishingly there are less than 30,000. Their numbers are diminishing at a rapid rate with the poaching crisis now out of hand. 1000s are being slaughtered every year as the demand for rhino horn. The Rhino Cup, a 12-team football league that was set-up by the Wild and Free Foundation in villages in Mozambique, aims to educate the younger generation and give them a different purpose.
With fewer people now commuting and more people working from home, where people choose to live and how they want their houses to function may change after this prolonged period of lockdown. There have already been suggestions that people may want to escape city life and move to the countryside, with many longing for more space and better access to nature.
NETFLIX's commitment to African Productions & How Covid -19 will impact future design of Homes...On Thoughtleaders & Storytellers
How we step up to the challenges and opportunities presented by the Covid-19 pandemic will be our legacy, says Carole Podetti-Ngono, founder and managing director at Valued Citizens Initiative.
ChairClub, South African manufacturers of office seating, recently partnered with the Adopt-a-School Foundation, to launch an initiative BUY ONE GIVE ONE CAMPAIGN that supports local education, by undertaking a commitment that for every chair sold from the ChairClub office chair range, the company will donate a school chair to one of a number of disadvantaged schools in rural and urban communities across the country.
Author of VAGABOND – LERATO MOGOATLHE
Will be sharing 2 of her ultimate book to come from the African Continent as we wrap up Africa Month
Shaka From Outcast to King In the first of five books, we find out how the young Shaka accompanied his mother, Nandi, in search of a place they could call home. Dingiswayo Believing that incessant battles would leave the land littered with corpses, Dingiswayo began his innovative policy of developing a Nguni federation where chiefs retained their clans and prestige while paying ‘ukukhonza’ (tax or tribute) to him as sovereign. The Rebellion of Langalibalele This is the story of Mtwetwe Langalibalele who rose from humble beginnings to chief of the amaHlubi.
ZAMEER DADA is a Grade 12 student at Sacred Heart, he launched his book, “The Lion of Soweto and the Spelling Bee”
Annual Airshow & Aviation publication
15 years since its first print run, Smoke on…Go!, the annual photobook which features South African air show event and performer news, has now widened its reach by launching a website and monthly newsletter.
Prof. HELEN REES Executive Director of the Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute at Wits University
Insimbi Legacy Projects - African Wildlife must survive in their natural habitats, specifically with the blight of Poaching across Southern and eastern Africa of endangered Species such as gentle giants Rhino and Elephant
Conservation Efforts Under Threat during Covid-19 : What is The Big Reset? We talk to Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Owner of Money Savvy Kids - sharing trips on how kids can save now even under covid times
Conversation on "The Climate Crisis and Environment Justice must take centre stage in the coming new world."
As the most stringent of lockdown drew to a close from level 5 to 4, a lot of people will still be avoiding public places and keeping to themselves at home, Out of this pandemic came a collaboration of books and food. Exclusive Books’ with Uber Eats.
Young Playwrights encouraged to create; The Jakes Gerwel Foundation and the Suidoosterfees are inviting young playwrights to be creative in the current uncertain times.The successful candidates will be given the opportunity to write for a period of three weeks in the writers’ house of the Jakes Gerwel Foundation, Paulet House, which is situated in Somerset East in the Eastern Cape.
VALENTURE INSTITUTE, LAUNCHES 1 YEAR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN OF OUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS The global online high school, with a curriculum influenced by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, launches national scholarship program for the children of our country’s *health care providers with the aim to offer a full year of education in these uncertain times
mother and created her own mommy chats platform called “Mama Mondays” on Instagram Live @Linda_Mtoba Mondays 2pm
Prof. Peter Cameren is Professor of International Energy Law and Policy and Director of the Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy; recently published an article enti-tled “The Age of Complexity: A new world (dis)order has dawned” What we are living through is not a “new normal”. It is new, but it isn’t normal.
In reality; what we’re experiencing is a massive disruption to daily life as we know it, a disruption that has been as abrupt as it has been overwhelming. This is what non-linear change is, and we are getting a crash course in complexity.
In 2019, the Refugee Zakat Fund has received a total of $43,165,000 allowing UNHCR to provide lifesaving support to over 1 million refugees and internally displaced persons in Bangladesh, Yemen, Iraq, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia and Mauritania
Lara Stadler proposed to by her boyfriend (now fiancé) Michael Watson with a very creative ring
Gives us Top 3 Books for Lockdown Reading & Talks World Press Freedom Day. This Year’s theme is “Journalism Without Fear or Favour”
Confirmed Covid-19 infections in South Africa’s last count at 5 647 Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced on Thursday. This was an increase of 297 on Wednesday's figures. the official death toll remains at 103 so far. The number of Covid-19 tests conducted to date is 207 530.
A mental health initiative featuring 300 mental health care workers who’ve volunteered expertise and pro bono sessions, they are carrying out training sessions for hospital management, the National Centre for for Occupational Health, clinic staff, and a number of other organisations, as we face the many effects of the covid-19 epidemic.
Science writer: political-economy of climate change. A voice from the global South. Disobedient woman. (how she describes herself) www.leoniejoubert.co.za
Our guest presenter was internationally acclaimed author Margie Orford and her chosen guests were Ellah Wakatama, Chair of the AKO Caine Prize for African Writing, Editor-at-Large at Canongate and Creative Manchester Senior Research Fellow at the University of Manchester, as well as Spanish artist Daniel Canogar.
Guest: Margie Orford
Head of the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC) talks about how the CABC is unearthing how mis-information and "fake news" is influencing what South Africans think about the Covid-19 crisis and how they are tracking and analyzing social media posts.
Guest: Stuart Jones - Head of the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC)
John Sanei is a best-selling author, Singularity University faculty member, global speaker and trend specialist. He speaks about how business need to adjust their old models to survive during and after COVID-19 and also chats about his trilogy called Future Trilogy which is made of FutureNOW, FutureHOW and FutureNEXT.
Guest: John Sanei
Description: Ryan Enslin, co-founder of the Virtual Bucket List Guru talks about the Virtual Mucket List Guru platform that seeks to show support for the travel and hospitality industries in South Africa.
Guest: Ryan Enslin
Our guest presenter was award winning fashion designer Marianne Fassler and her chosen guests were her daughters Antonia Bothner and Marisa de Bruyn.
Guest: Marianne Fassler
British author Rosanna Amaka spoke about her debut novel The Book of Echoes
Guest: Rosanna Amaka
Current Lifestyle Events, Food, Entertainment and Popular Culture by Michelle Constant.
Michelle disusing Contagion, a 2011 movie that has realistic portrayal of a global pandemic scenario COVID-19 which is currently spreading around the world.
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Guest: Pat van Heerden - Head of SABC3
GuestPresenter #Hiker and #Mountaineer #Ambassador for #TrekForMandela @NelsonMandela
@ubuntubami joins @MichConstant with #SAfmJetSetBreakfast
Guest: Richard Mabaso
Guest: Lesego Zulu
Guest: Lerato Masenya
BookReview feature with author of #EBKoybie #EbrahimEssa who will be part of @TimeoftheWriter joins @MichConstant on #SAfmJetSetBreakfast
Guest: Ebrahim Essa
BookReview feature with @RefiloeMoahloli who is presenting a live reading of her book #YesYanga! As part of
@TimeoftheWriter Virtual on Tuesday 24 March at 6pm @MichConstant #SAfmJetSetBreakfast
Guest: Refiloe Moahloli
BreathOfFreshAir feature with the #BredellSisters #Abriella and #Issataya Bredell @bredellgirls join @MichConstant on #SAfmJetSetBreakfast
Guest: Abriella and Issataya Bredell
ThoughtLeadersStorytellersAndGriots feature Prof @william_gumede Professor at @WitsUniversity
@witsbschool founder and Chairperson of the #DemocracyWorksFoundation speaks about #StandingForYourValuesEvenIfYouStandAlone with @MichConstant on #SAfmJetSetBreakfast
Guest: Professor William Gumede
ThoughtLeadersStorytellersAndGriots feature with Prof #TawanaKupe #ViceChancellor of @UPTuks who reflects on #HumanRightsDay2020 with @MichConstant on #SAfmJetSetBreakfast
Guest: Professor Tawana Kupe
GustavPraekelt founder of Praekelt.org and Co-founder of Turn.io speaks about a messaging service meant to save people during #COVID19 @MichConstant on #SAfmJetSetBreakfast
Guest: Gustav Praekelt
Arts feature with @shafinaaz author, poet and sociologist joins @MichConstant on #SAfmJetSetBreakfast to speak about the impact of #COVID-19 on the Arts.
Guest: Shafinaaz Hassim
WendyAlberts of #RestaurantsSouthAfrica speaks about #CoronavirusInSouthAfrica restaurants regulations on #SAfmJetSetBreakfast with @MichConstant
Guest: Wendy Alberts
Feedback feature with #ThunderwalkerRestaurant home delivery service manager #CharlieMoyo on #SAfmJetSetBreakfast with @MichConstant
Guest: Charlie Moyo
CEO of the #NationalArtsFestival @StandardBankArt #MonicaNewton joins @MichConstant on #SAfmJetSetBreakfast to speak about the festival's response to #CoronavirusInSouthAfrica
Guest: Monica Newton
LeonaPienaar #CEO of #MouldEmpowerServe speaks about #TakingCareOfTheHomeless in @CityofJoburgZA during #CoronavirusInSouthAfrica on #SAfmJetSetBreakfast with @MichConstant
Guest: Leona Pienaar
CasseyChambers Operations Director at the #SouthAfricanDepressionAndAnxietyGroup @TheSADAG
joins @MichConstant on #SAfmJetSetBreakfast to speak about tips to manage Anxiety & Mental Health during #Covid19SA
Guest: Cassey Chambers
CarlaFonseca and #SBYA2020 @SPOEK_MATHAMBO join @MichConstant on #SAfmJetSetBreakfast to speak about the #FreedomIsComingTomorrowOrTheDayAfter Exhibition
Guest: Carla Fonseca
Guest: SPOEK MATHAMBO
Hanneli Rupert, Co-Director and Chairwoman, of the Social Impact Arts Prize 2020 talks about this award, that looks at how creative arts-based ideas can address a particularly pressing social challenge and aiming at making a social impact.
Author Zanele Dlamini, who will be participating in the upcoming Time Of The Writer Festival, spoke to us about her second novel "Wounds of Ignorance", which won the Durban UNESCO City of Literature ‘s Best Book of the Year 2019/2020 award.
Last year's winners of the Taste Bud Battle, five-year-old Yusri Zunaid Noorbhai (Taste Bud Battle Mini Chef of the Year) and Gabriella Shalekoff (aged 11, Taste Bud Battle Junior Chef of the Year) joined us in-studio to chat about winning the competition and love for baking.
Mark Tomlinson, professor in the Institute for Life Course Health Research, Department of Global Health at Stellenbosch University discusses some of the findings of a landmark report, "A Future for the World’s Children?", which found that no single country is adequately protecting children’s health, their environment and their futures.
Singer, Songwriter, TV Presenter, Independent Artist and Creative Lifestyle Activist, Pilani Bubu spoke to us about launching her third studio album. This multifarious artist has released three remarkably produced albums titled Journey of the Heart, Warrior of Light and Folklore: Chapter 1 with radio singles such as Boom Che and Baile.
Chantelle Booysen created and curated the Empathy and Hope Project, a traveling social awareness art exhibition.
She is a Global Mental Health Advocate and Social Impact Entrepreneur that works with local and international organizations.
Siwela Sweetness Masoga – Founder of Siwela Wines, spoke to us about Siwela wines, which is one of the wine exhibitors at this year's Johannesburg Cap Classique & Champagne Festival
Bradley Elliott, Chief Marketing Officer of Velenture Institute spoke to us about providing learners worldwide with a fully supported, global online high schooling experience.
Dr Stephanie Rossouw- Senior Lecturer of Economics At Auckland University of Technology spoke about that the Gross National Happiness Index reveals about attitudes towards the coronavirus in New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.
Peet Joubert- Day time senior civil foreman in Centurion and Part time giant veg grower, spoke to us about growing giant pumpkins and winning the he Transvaalse Landbou-Unie’s annual Goliat van Gat Pumpkin Festival competition among other competitions.
Our guest presenter was Emma Kaye Executive Director of the Cape Digital Foundation, and Founder and CEO of Bozza. She spoke to us about being named one of the top 10 women in Science & Technology in Africa and the highlights of her career . Her two chosen guests were Karen Thorne, station director at Cape Town Television and Annabel Hughes Aston, a writer who cooks, gardens and she is also the creator of "bush gourmet" cuisine.
Kate Rogan, founder of Love Books spoke to us about the small independent book shop in Melville Johannesburg, that opened its doors to book lovers in 2009. She has a passion for South African literature, and that is reflected in our strong selection of local titles, both fiction and non-fiction.
Drew Goldie and Sebastian Byrnes are 16 year old students from Camps Bay High School. They spoke to us about their project, the big cat youth collection and being involved in campaigning and fundraising for big cats since 2016.
Our Thought Leader, Charmaine Mabuza, Co-founder of Zamani Holdings, South Africa spoke about winning the Forbes 2020 Woman Africa Social Impact Award. Our second Thought Leader was Professor De Wet Swanepoel, Professor of Audiology, University of Pretoria who spoke about World Hearing Day and the reasons why one in five people may suffer from hearing loss.
Our Thought Leader, Charmaine Mabuza, Co-founder of Zamani Holdings, South Africa spoke about winning the Forbes 2020 Woman Africa Social Impact Award. Our second Thought Leader was Professor De Wet Swanepoel, Professor of Audiology, University of Pretoria, who spoke about World Hearing Day and the reasons why one in five people may suffer from hearing loss.
Dr. Bonny Norton, is a Professor and Distinguished University Scholar in the Department of Language and Literacy Education at the University of British Columbia, Canada. She spoke to us about the African Storybook initiative called Global Storybooks a digital project which digitises and makes freely available over 1,000 original stories in over 150 African languages.
Hiromi Gut, founder of Zurich-based guerillaclassics describes how they aim to share their love for classical music by creating inspiring and spontaneous concert experiences in unique settings in public spaces such as train stations, museums, in the streets and art galleries.
Artist John Anthony Boerma talks about his current exhibition "Love is a Dangerous Drug", which consists of 200 hand-painted plates as a sound installation, that addresses his autobiographical memory.
Donovan Pretorius, founder of The Cubing Hub talks about how they use the Rubik's Cube to entertain but also educate the youth.
Chef John van Zyl and Sage Fell joined us in-studio to talk about how their food-focused travels has inspired The Melting Pot Cafeteria.
Last year, a global review found 40% of insect species are threatened with extinction. Insect expert Professor Michael Samways from Stellenbosch University talks about the important role of insects and the conservation actions that are needed.
Hand cyclist Palesa Manaleng has just been selected for the National Squad to represent S.A. at the Para Cycling World Cup and World Champs to be held in May and June 2020. She talks about her determination, her training and the lack of universal access for differently-abled people in SA.
Our Guest Presenter was Bheki Dube, Founder of Curiocity Backpackers, a network of African design hostels aimed at sharing an authentic experience of the African Continent. He started Curiocity Backpackers in 2013 in Johannesburg’s vibrant Maboneng Precinct, it is now operating in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. His two chosen guests were Sanza Sandile, founder of Yeoville Dinner Club and Gail Behr, owner and proprietor of Dorp Hotel.
Darryl Earl David, one of the organizers and the people who led Durban to UNESCO City of Literature glory spoke to us about the Alan Paton Literary Festival taking place this month.
Our Breath Of Fresh Air was 17 year old Ella Morrison who won the National Debating Tournament in 2019 and is rated the top debater in SA. She was coached by The South African Schools debating board which is a Non- Profit Organisation .
Our Thought Leader was David French, Tax Consulting Director at Mazars who spoke about the 2020 Budget Speech. Our second Thought Leader was Yanela Takawira, Training and Development Manager at Meals on Wheels who spoke about the World NGO day. Our third Thought Leader was Kani Rajuili research director at Foshizi who spoke about brands changing the way they market products to children
Professor Bob Scholes, of Wits University’s Global Change Institute, spoke to us about the “Our Future on Earth 2020 report” which reveals that in the Anthropocene, humanity has become a “geophysical force on a par with the earth-shattering asteroids and planet-cloaking volcanoes that defined past eras.
Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, guitarist and music producer, Berita spoke to us about her latest album called Songs in The Key of Love.
Berita’s career highlights include winning the coveted Metro FM Music Award for Best African Pop Album (2013), Wawela Songwriter of the year award (2014), Zimbabwe Achievers Award for Music Artist of the year (2016 and 2019).
Adrian Vigus-Brown, Executive Chef at African Pride hotel in Melrose Arch and Trevor Boyd Executive Chef of the Michelangelo Hotel spoke to us about the Culinary Olympic Team returning victorious with three bronze medals. Held once every four years in Germany, the Culinary Olympics is the ultimate culinary competition, attracting around 1 800 participants.
Chris Glass Director of European Membership for Soho House spoke about the initiative that seeks to put striving younger artists and creators into an environment where they can find mentors and like minds.
Catherine Peter, founder of Samba Jozi school spoke to us about The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro which kicked off last week.
Dr Beatrix Brink, consulting psychologist at Stellenbosch University spoke to us about how SA workers deal with ‘managers from hell’, according to a new academic study.
Our Guest Presenter was Preetesh Sewraj – incoming CEO of The Loeries, Brand Strategist, Keynote Speaker and Chief Innovation Analyst. He spoke about The Loeries, brand marketing & reputation management in SA. His chosen guests were Edith Venter - Chief Executive Officer at Edith Venter Promotions and Lindi Tshabangu – Account Director at Headlines PR.
Kaylin Oliphant one of the top five young drivers in SA, spoke about her unique passion- spinning cars.
Our Thought Leader was Kathy Munro, Chair of the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation who spoke about the Lesotho Prime Minister facing charges of murdering his former wife. Our second Thought Leader was Melithamba Chris Mnguni – Secretary General of the e-taxi body’s Interim Committee, talking about ride-hailing drivers planning a second protest this week.
Anthony Lewis, founder of construction technology company BOXA spoke about the company, founded with architect Frank Böhm in 2019.
Together with their technology partners, architects, builders and furniture makers, their aim is to shift mindsets from traditional ‘brick & mortar’ construction methods to high performance solutions that are quick to build, low-impact and resource efficient.
Jazz musician Vuma Levin, spoke about launching his new album Antique Spoons on Saturday 29th February at Wits Theatre Johannesburg. Antique Spoons explores the black, post-apartheid South African self, this time through the prism of the everyday story.
Izelle Hoffman, author of the book Mindful Eating, encourages people to rethink what they put in their body in a fun, healthy way, and demonstrates that living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t mean that your diet needs to be boring and restricted.
Haji Mohamed Dawjee, Author and columnist at Sunday Times spoke about when self-care is just self-ish. At the end of last year there were a total of 22.68-million posts marked with the ever-popular self-care hashtag, with an average of 29,700 posts per day.
Klaus Krischok, Director Goethe-Institut South Africa & Regional Director Subsahara Africa, spoke about the the Goethe-Institute South Africa turning 25 years.
Mia da Camara of Perch Offices spoke about co-working being touted as an economic game changer. According to the latest coworking statistics, the number of shared workspaces has grown by more than double in just the past five years.
Diala Isid, is co-leader and organizer of running community, Right To Movement Palestine. She spoke about the Palestinian running group fighting for the ‘right to movement’ in Jerusalem.
Our guest presenter was Tumi Sole Corporate Attorney and Founder of #CountryDuty. He spoke about being a social activist who uses social media for good, to ignite conversations and come up with practical solutions that encourage South Africans to put their #CountryDuty first. His chosen guests were student activist Kanya Cekeshe and Advocate Thembeka Ngcukaitobi
Griffin Shea, owner of Bridge Books spoke to us about the important role played by book sellers on South African streets . A number of informal booksellers have taken to the streets and pavements of downtown Johannesburg.
Ayakha Melithafa, a South African environmental activist from Eerste River in the Western Cape spoke to us about her passion for environmental protection.
In 2019, Ayakha and 15 other children around the world submitted a petition to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child to hold five of the world’s leading economic powers accountable for inaction on the climate crisis.
Our Thought Leader, Professor Mary Galvin, Professor in the Department of Anthropology and Development Studies at the University of Johannesburg spoke about how climate change was addressed in the State of the Nation Address.
Our second Thought Leader was Chaka Mofokeng, an MSc student at the University of the Western Cape. He spoke about working together with Dr Carolina Ödman, an associate professor in astronomy, to translate astronomy guides into South African languages for high school students.
Professor Raymond Jansen, chairman of the African Pangolin Working Group spoke to us about researchers from South China Agriculture University announcing last week that pangolins could potentially be linked to the deadly coronavirus.
Talented musician, Shane Cooper spoke to us about the Shane Cooper & MABUTA performance returning to play in Joburg this month. MABUTA is a 5 piece instrumental band from Johannesburg, South Africa.
Laszlo Bene and Willem Steenkamp, founders of Moonshine Spirited Ice Cream spoke about their business, Moonshine Spirited Ice Cream which started out as a dinner party dessert experiment, a single flavour, which led to more flavours. CELL:
Dave De Witt, founder of Sk8Shades spoke to us about Sk8 Shades which are are made from used skateboards collected throughout South Africa but mostly Durban where we are based.
Walter Buchholz, fashion lecturer at Cape Peninsula University of Technology spoke to us about visible mending and how sustainable fashionistas are extending the life of a garment by a few years through clothing repair.
Bronwyn Williams, Trend Translator & Foresight Leader at Flux Trends spoke to us about the latest Flux Trends report titled: “The State We’re In: The Politics of Rage & Polarisation.”
GUEST: Ngcebo Mdima – Founding Director of Charlie Communications (He is a former employee at various record companies and PR firms)
Thought Leader 1: The need for diversity in STEM (in education, teaching as well as workplaces) needs to be vigorously pursued
GUEST: Dr Corrin Varady - CEO of IDEA Digital Education
Our Guest Presenter was Lee Naik, Chief Executive Officer of TransUnion Africa and leading digital and technology transformation expert. He spoke about his illustrious career, the role of disruptive technology in the digital economy, the price of data and his favourite books.
His chosen guests were Prejlin Naidoo – CEO of Okuhle Media and Vera Nagtegaal- Executive Head at Hippo.co.za who discussed the business value of digital transformation.
Steve Woodhall – Author, spoke about his book -Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Following a worldwide trend to butterfly watching, in the book he encourages readers to observe behaviour rather than collect specimens.
Tymon Smith - Features Writer / Columnist at Sunday Times spoke about the British comedy-drama Sex Education Season 2.
Pinky Jiyane (18) from Ongoye High School spoke to us about being the grand winner of the Eskom Expo International Science Fair 2019. As part of the prize she won a bursary worth R1.3 milion and she will go and study in Germany this year .
Out Thought Leader Noel Ferguson, Executive Chairman of The Institute of One World Leadership provided a synopsis on how Brexit happened, and what can be expected in 2020 and beyond. Our other Thought Leader, was Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize who reassured South Africans that the national health department has enough contingency measures in place to properly deal with the corona virus outbreak.
Aly-Khan Satchu- CEO OF investment advisory firm, Rich Management spoke to us about the economical impact of the East Africa locust plague.
Our guest presenter was Vlogger, Satirist, Author, producer and performer, Lesego Tlhabi who’s alter-ego is Coconut Kelz. She spoke to us about South African current affairs and shared her thoughts around race dynamics. Her chosen guests were Desire Marea - writer, musician, and artist and Legend Manqele- CEO of The Bar Group - the new owner of Destiny magazines.
We spoke to Farida Cajee, 18, from Hoërskool Schweizer-Reneke in the North West and Miné Steenkamp, 16, from Hoërskool Douglas in Kimberley. They are both winners of the local Eskom Expo, which was held in Gauteng in September 2019.
We spoke to Siphindile Hlongwa - curator for Time of the Writer Festival and Nozizwe Cynthia Jele a South African novelist about the festival which takes place in March.
In our Thought Leader feature, Tali Nates-Director of the Johannesburg holocaust & genocide centre spoke about the 75th Commemoration of the Liberation of Auschwitz and Muhammed Seedat – chair of the Institute of Directors in SA spoke about the tragic drowning of a Parktown Boys’ pupil during an orientation camp.
Dr. Wouter Geerts Senior Research Analyst at Skift, spoke to us about the short-term rental sector rapidly expanding globally.
Our Guest Presenter was Enver Duminy, CEO of Cape Town Tourism who spoke about working alongside his Cape Town Tourism team to find ways to address sustainability in tourism,in the mother City by combining innovation and agility.
His chosen guests were James Vos Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities & Assets Management in the City of Cape Town and Mo Hendricks - Safety & Security Manager for Cape Town Central Improvement District.
Richard Cock conductor, MC, Speaker & educator, spoke to us about the Johannesburg International Mozart Festival which gives resonance to Beethoven’s concept of unity.
Sixteen year-old Lwazi Ngwenya is ranked the 3 rd under 16 Tennis Player in South Africa, he plays for the U16 National Team. He spoke to us about winning an array of tournaments , his interests and his long term goal.
Our guest presenter was Carolyn Steyn - Philanthropist, actress, patron of the arts, and creator of the 67 Blankets for Madiba charity. Her chosen guests were legendary artists, musician PJ Powers and Michael de Pinna who is a talented actor, singer, dancer and television presenter.
Tlhaki lekganyane, AKA Jay Stash, CEO and owner of HotBoy Productions and Poi Poi clothing label, spoke about his businesses.
The Poi Poi brand now has over 7000 clients across the African continent, and has sold over 12000 caps, and now sponsors the South African Hip Hop Awards.
Our Thought Leader was Mandla Sibeko, Entreprenuer and Founder of Seed Capital Ventures who paid tribute to the late Dr Richard Maponya. Our other Thought Leaders were Yusuf Abramjee, Social Cohesion Advocate & Founder of Tax Justice South Africa and Mandisa Tselane Spokesperson of the Kagiso Trust.
Kathy Munro, Chair of the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation, researcher & writer of heritage articles., spoke about the implications of Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex opting out of their roles as senior members of the British royal family.
Brent Lindeque, founder of the Goodthingsguy, a leading source for good news and inspirational stories, joined us in-studio as our guest presenter. We were also joined by Brent's chosen guests, Patrick Schofield, founder of Backabuddy and Carien De Villiers who spoke about finding humanity again, after having lost nearly everything.
Entries for the annual PRISM Awards are officially open. The call for entries and search for the best campaigns in public relations and communication is open to individuals, students, consultancies, companies, government organisations and NGOs. Palesa Madumo, convenor of the PRISM Awards speaks to the focus for the 2020 awards.
Nilesh Jivraj, Head of Business Development at Safe Cyber Life talks about the importance of cyber safety and awareness.
12 year old Hunter Mitchell has been on a journey to save our rhinos since 2015. He talks about his efforts to help to rescue, raise and rehabilitate orphaned and injured rhinos but to also raise awareness and education.
As part of his 2020 New Years resolution, he wants to boost the Rhino Art campaign.
Rosheda Muller, president of SAITA (South African Informal Traders Alliance) and chairperson of the Cape Town Stadium Market talks about the suspension of trading at the Cape Town Stadium Market today and Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, founder of Gift of the Givers highlights their 2020 message, the need to focus on the drought and providing basic human rights to south Africans citizens, especially those in rural areas
Prof Michael James Walsh, assistant Professor in Social Science in the Faculty of Business, Government and Law at the University of Canberra, speaks about the research that was conducted to understand the way social media photography impacts travelling.
Comedian Nina Hastie joined us in-studio to chat about her new show "Thuma Nina", which is a story of how Nina has stumbled through her life and democracy in South Africa managing to offend everyone, despite her very best intentions. We were also joined by fellow comedian Gilli Apter.
We were joined by entrepreneur and presenter Kini Shandu, who has just opened a new cocktail bar and restaurant called Zulu- The Gin Gallery. He speaks about the inspiration behind the restaurants and its menu.
Nikki Bush, human potential and creative parenting expert, speaks about what parents can still do to get children ready for school
Thuli Nduvane is one of the cast members of the production "Text Me When You Arrive", which takes one of the most commonly used phrases to highlight the ongoing fight for safety and security among women in our communities.
Janet Gourand, founder of World Without Wine talks about this social network which aims at encouraging people to consider giving up alcohol in 2020 or reduce their intake.
Paula Quinsee, relationship expert, speaks about the growing trend whereby people enter into relationships for the purposes of having shelter and other short-term goals.
We were joined by eight year old Lezario Alston “Zaza” Louw who represented SA in the World Martial Arts Organisation (WMO) World Championships, where he walked away with a silver medal. He speak about his passion for martial arts.
Toby Shapshak, editor-in-chief at Stuff Magazine talks about the evolution of the mobile phone, whilst entertainment journalist, Tinashe Venge, gives some insights on social culture
Wildlife conservationist, Richard Peirce,talks about his book "Orca - The Day the Great White Sharks Disappeared", which tells the tale of the clash of Orcas (killer whales) and Great White sharks.
Nicola Kagora—aka Chef Cola talks to us about the "Veganuary" campaign, which sees people all over the world start the new year with a plant-based diet.
Clive Amsel, CEO of WRAPP (Waste Recycling Application), which is a fairly new waste recycling solution that connects independent truck owners and the customers who need waste removed via an easy-to-use mobile app, speaks about the Kiickbutt initiative. The initiative aims to demonstrate the magnitude of the damage caused by the irresponsible discarding of cigarette butts.
Our guest presenter was Wendy Knowler who has, for the past 20 years, specialised in consumer journalism, both in print and on radio. She spoke to us about her illustrious career and helping consumers with common consumer protection issues. Her two chosen guests were Magauta Mphahlele Consumer Goods and Services Ombudsman and Dr Harris Steinman, Director of: FACTS - Food and Allergy Consulting and Testing Services.
Alexis Salaman, co-founder of education nonprofit organisation Youth Potential South Africa spoke about Little Free Library. Little Free Libraries with about 90,000 globally, are tiny wooden boxes filled with books.
We were joined in studio by Happy Sekele, grade 11 pupil from Stanza Bopape in Mamelodi, and Cwenga Dilata from Aurora Girls High in Soweto.
They both participated in the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation’s “AI in Africa” Bootcamps which aim to prepare youth for the workplace of the future, by merging artificial intelligence skills with social values, ethics and creative thinking.
Alexis Grosskopf co-founder of Ocean Hub Africa, spoke about the African Impact Accelerator Launched in Cape Town to Support Ocean Economy Innovation. Around the world, ocean-impact accelerators are emerging as societies start to realise the importance of focusing efforts and investments towards healthier oceans.
Our Thought Leader Elnari Potgieter, Lead Author of the SARB at the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation, spoke about a recent survey which found that 84.4% of South Africans feel reconciliation is impossible as long as corruption continues.
We were later joined by Ms Nocawe Mafu, deputy minister of Sports, Arts and Culture who spoke about the 2019 Reconciliation Day commemoration in KwaZulu Natal and Paul Ash, Sunday Times Travel Editor spoke about volcano tourism after the recent New Zealand eruption
Roelie Kloppers,project executant and head of the KwaZulu-Natal-based Wildlands, a programme of the WildTrust, spoke to us about the community-owned Somkhanda Game Reserve.
Simon Attwell (banjo), Julio Sigauque (bass) and Congolese lead singer Chris Bakalanga (guitar), together with South African drummer Unity Mzi form part of a band known as Congo Cowboys.
The band joined us in studio to talk about their music which draws on the foot stomping qualities of Bluegrass & Country, reimagined through Kwassa Kwassa African rhythms and Soukous guitar.
We spoke to celebrity chef Zola Nene, who won a Gourmand World Cookbook Award earlier this year for her book, Simply Zola. She discussed the book which includes recipes for unpretentious dishes that are big on flavour, but simple to make.
Christelle Colman, Managing Director of Elite Risk Acceptances spoke to us about South African fine art prices have risen by 33% over the past decade, compared to an 18% increase globally.
The AfrAsia Bank South Africa urges all South African art collectors to ascertain the current market value of their artworks and to ensure that they are sufficiently covered with the necessary policy extensions.
Leigh Jackman, marketing manager at Exclusive books spoke about the Exclusive Books Ballito Junction facelift collaboration with local Graffiti Artist! Local Graffiti Artist Shaun Oakley AKA Damn Vandal. He has been commissioned by Exclusive Books to create graffiti art themed on books in this space.
Coral Vinsen, former chairperson of Amnesty International Durban spoke about the Ubuntu Art Museum Presenting the ‘Struggle T-Shirt’ Exhibition in Honour of Day of Reconciliation.
Our guest presenter was Dr Nic Spaull Senior Researcher in the Economics Department at Stellenbosch University, and Director of FundaWande, who spoke about his career and his passion for teaching & learning.
We were later joined by Penny Vinjevold who has joined Eastern Cape Department of Education as the Deputy Director General for Education Planning, Evaluation and Monitoring.
Faith Mtshali runs the Rethink Fashion Incubator in Boksburg she spoke to us about the British Council DICE Impact Makers and Creators. Her interest in the British Council programme was in the focus on creative entrepreneurs - and also the social entrepreneurial element.
JabuSigege, the executive creative director at advertising agency Hero, spoke to us about the PhilisaAbafazi (Heal Our Women), gender based violence campaign.
Leila Wakefield from Sacred Heart College spoke to us about participating in the national health insurance debate as part of the The Inaugural Constitution Kids Children’s Festival this week.
Our Thought leaders were Keamogetswe Matsho, CEO of Aqua Air Africa and Prof Andrew Leitch, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Internationalisation at Nelson Mandela University.
Keamogetswe Matsho, discussed Aqua Air Africa recently launching Africa’s first atmospheric water generating plant and Prof Andrew Leitch spoke about the CNRS-Mandela University’s partnership which has established one of a kind international research lab.
Sudanese bassist, radio presenter, and social change activist Islam Elbeiti spoke to us about using her role as a female bass player as a way to empower more women to play music andshe shared the latest on the Sudan uprising.
South African singer-songwriter, Arno Carstens recently announced the simultaneous release of his 3rd and 4th single releases of 2019, “Don’t Let it Be” and “Out of the Blue”. He spoke to us about it & performing in various parts of the country this festive season .
Owner of Tapi Tapi Desserts, Tapiwa Guzha spoke to us about his passion for ice-cream and African culture and how he brought them together.
The artist formerly known as Tailor – now Anna Wolf – has touched down in SA to kick off her “Tailor becoming Anna Wolf” South African tour. She spoke to us about recently releasing her debut single, titled Believer.
Odette Bester, co-founder of Ask-Jean spoke to us about how the start up is disrupting the SA wine tech industry. The app gives wine farms the opportunity to also add their wines to the app listing to showcase their selection to users.
Dr Pauline Howell, senior medical officer and investigator at the Clinical HIV Research Unit spoke to us about the Research Unit calling on communities in Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth and Durban to take part in ground breaking clinical trials to help end HIV and associated diseases like tuberculosis (TB) and cervical cancer.
Matt Brownell, Head of Brand Marketing at Yoco spoke to us about the Point of Sale payments provider which is at the forefront of payment democratisation in South Africa that builds tools and services to help small businesses get paid, run their business better, and grow.
South African mountaineer and businesswoman, Deshun Deysel is part of the the first all-women team from Africa who will summit Mt. Everest in April 2020. She talked to us about their preparation and training to summit Mt. Everest next year
Plant Swaps are becoming increasingly popular, bringing gardening enthusiasts together to barter for bulbs and trade tips. Shani Krige, Market Lead for Candide talked to us about these events that connect gardeners with fellow plant lovers, public gardens and plant nurseries.
Arthur Case from Evergreen Lifestyles talks to the importance of broadening the horizon beyond traditional avenues of post-retirement planning, including how and where retirees will want to live, and what their own priorities are in terms of living comfortably and ensuring that they will be taken care of.
Tebogo Mathe has won the 2019 SME Toolkit BUSINESS/PARTNERS Business Plan Competition for Aspiring Young Entrepreneurs after beating 1,000 other entrants. He spoke to us about his business and how it started
Our guest presenter was Dr Crispian Olver, founder and CEO of Linkd Environmental Service, and author of the books ‘A House Divided' and “How to Steal a City”. He spoke to us about his extensive experience at senior management level in local government, environment and development issues and shard his views on local politics.
We were also joined by his two guests Shan Bolton, CEO of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation and Lesley Lokko, Professor and Director of the Graduate School of Architecture at UJ’s Department of Architecture.
Patricia van Heerden Creative Producer and Director spoke to us about Marguerite Poland’s bestselling novel titled Shades being nominated as one of the C21 Media finalists for the 2019 Drama Series Pitch out of 30 projects.
The winning project will be announced at The International Drama Awards, which take place at 6pm on Thursday 5 December.
We spoke to Ulrike Hill co-author of the book titled:" A Dream Realised: The Challenges and Triumphs of Building a Mandela Legacy," about the book.
Michelle Constant visited the Wits Art Museum this week where the youth art Workshops were running. She spoke to Nthabiseng Sekhobela from Skillful Spaces about the programme and she also spoke to the young exhibitors about their art work. Later on we were joined by Julia Benadie, COO of Bank of America Securities South Africa .
Our Thought Leaders were Getty Myeni, Activity Coordinator at healthcare NGO, IHPS, and Donna Rachelson, director of Seed Academy.
Getty spoke about making a call for better healthcare for SA transgenders on Transgender Day of Remembrance held annually on 20 November and Donna spoke about South Africa’s largest entrepreneurship survey, which found that the entrepreneurship sector remains upbeat despite sluggish growth.
Multi-award-winning Journalist Ivor Price, co-founder of Food For Mzansi spoke about his news website which shares the latest success stories and good news from the farms and agri-businesses who feed South Africa.
Last month, multiple award winning singer, songwriter and performer, Amanda Black, dropped her highly anticipated sophomore album POWER. She spoke to us about the album which boasts 13 tracks.
Afrobalkan supergroup, Bombshelter Beast has partnered with one of South Africa’s original craft breweries Copperlake, to introduce 2 brand new bouncing beers: Bombshelter Beast and Bombshelter Blonde.
Music composer and producer, Marcus Wyatt spoke about this new venture.
After a successful UK tour the film about an extraordinary Pan-African hero , titled Hero returns to South African shores to feature at the Joburg Film Festival this month.
Actor Nickolai Salcedo, spoke about playing the lead role of Ulric Cross in Hero.
South African barista Teddy Nzama spoke about beating 29 Starbucks employee finalists to be crowned best barista in the 2019 Starbucks Europe, Middle East and Africa (emea) Barista Championship Finals.
Ria Catsicas, founding partner of Nutritional Solutions spoke about how to deal with a diabetes diagnosis in the family.
William Bird, director of Media Monitoring Africa (MMA), Ashoka & Linc Fellow was our guest presenter, talking about media and journalism and his work at MMA. He was also joined by his mother, Flo Bird, and Carol Mohlala, executive director at the Association for Independent Publishers
Environmental scientist and author, Fortunate Mafeta Phaka was recently awarded the 2019 SAB Environmental Community Award. He spoke about his community-based environmental projects and compiling a list of indigenous names for South African frogs and reptiles.2019 SAB Environmental Media Environmentalist of the Year Awards
Dr Cobi Labuscagne, author of Explore! Awesome South African Artist spoke about her mesmerising children’s book which tells the story of SA’s finest living contemporary artists, like Lady Skollie, William Kentridge, Nandipha Mntambo, Athi-Patra Ruga, Penny Siopis, Banele Khoza, Zander Blom and more.
7 year old, Prince Mashawana and his father, Collen Mashwana joined us in-studio. Prince has created a compelling new superhero – SuperMash. Accompanied with a comic book– the adventures of SuperMash will help young kids face some of life’s biggest challenges.
Our Thought Leaders were Philip Saunders, SAA’s Chief Commercial Officer and Matthew Leighton, spokesperson at online shopping platform OneDayOnly.co.za.
Saunders spoke about the knock-on effect of the SAA employees strike on SAA customers. Leighton discussed how employee productivity on Black Friday could nose dive.
Dr Edward Snelling from the University of Pretoria’s Department of Anatomy and Physiology in the Faculty of Veterinary Science spoke to us about being part of a new study that changes scientists’ understanding of evolution of human intelligence. The study finds that today’s gorillas may be smarter than human ‘ancestors’ of three million years ago.
Cartoonist Jonathan Shapiro spoke to us about his new award and launching his annual book at Exclusive Books this coming week.
This year the book, titled Which Side is Up looks at : the year of the Zondo Inquiry picking through the debris of the Gupta and Bosasa empires; uncovering State Capture while Zuma-era spooks frantically cover up; Pravin Gordhan joining the dots as the Public Protector peddles the Rogue Unit fantasy; exposés of Ace Magashule’s Gangster State, Juju and Floyd’s credit card looting and Iqbal Survé’s ego.
Clive Hlabathi spoke to us about Toasted Barrels, a wine agency he co-founded with his partner Michael Khoza.
Toasted Barrels was born in June 2017 with the objective of making quality boutique wines more accessible and enjoyed by the broader market. The agency currently handles the sales and marketing of ten South African wine brands or estates that largely showcase the wine regions across various parts of the country.
Bheki Dubi, founder of Curiosity Backpackers spoke about being the recipient of the prestigious “I Do Tourism” award.
Introduced in 2018, this award recognises proudly South African organisations or individuals who, through sheer dedication and passion, have excelled in positioning the country as a tourism destination of choice, contributing to the vibrancy and growth of the sector.
Lucky Netshidzati, CEO and co-founder of Rudzambilu Holdings spoke about how he came up with the concept of smart gloves. The gloves translate sign language into speech via the use of sensors and an app.
Lucky was born to two deaf parents, he spent his life thinking of ways to better the lives of both the deaf community and loved ones so he invented a glove.
Dr. Frank Neumann senior researcher at the University of the Witwatersrand spoke to us about his upcoming public lecture titled: Climate, hay fever, murder and honey - What pollen can tell about the past, present and future’.
Alexander Shannon is the brains behind the Instagram profile Follow The Nap. He spoke to us about his job as a travel influencer, who is on a worldwide quest for a good quality sleep.
Dr Justin Howlett, a leading urologist at Groote Schuur Hospital and co-founder of Project Peacock spoke about the aim of Project Peacock. Peacock is a ground-breaking initiative that offers Low Dose Rate brachytherapy to men diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Nthabi Mofokeng , SmartStart Project Manager spoke about celebrating the early learning practitioners who are changing children’s futures. Four years ago, SmartStart was established with the vision of ensuring that every child in South Africa has the foundations in place to succeed at school and beyond.
Faheema Mahomed, Owner of Restore Health ZA spoke about how her family was affected when both her father and husband were diagnosed with cancer.
Kolby Harmse & his mom Janine Harmse spoke to us about Kolby using his birthday for an important cause – to save the rhinos.
Kolby is a young vibrant almost 7 year old with a love for all animals and critters. After watching the documentary Stroop and Frank and Fearless over the school holidays he has been praying every night to help save the rhinos from the senseless murders just for their horns through poaching. With his birthday coming up on the 12th of November he has decided to have a rhino party and instead of asking for ANY gifts this year he only wants donations to help save our rhinos.
The Jet Set Breakfast broadcasting live from dries Niemandt Park in Ekhuruleni for the Youth Wellness Walkathon against cancer.
Advocate Modise Koetle, Divisional head for the Youth Directorate in Ekurhuleni’s mayoral office spoke about the importance of Cancer Awareness.
The Jet Set Breakfast broadcasting live from Dries Niemandt Park in Ekhuruleni for the youth wellness walkathon against cancer. Lutshaba, CEO & co-founder of South Africa Unite Against Cancer spoke to us about the importance of Cancer Education & Public Awareness.
South Africa United Against Cancer is a female black-owned organisation based in the South of Johannesburg. Social Development NPO number.
Talented jazz saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Sisonke Xonti spoke about his latest music offering and being one of the young artists selected to premiere a new work or exhibit at the 46th National Arts Festival.
This month five of South Africa’s most innovative and talented artists were announced as the next Standard Bank Young Artist Award winners.
Ewan Gunn, Whisky Master at Diageo spoke about the Whisky & Spirits Live festival which took place 7 & 8 of November. Diageo’s global Scotch whisky master has been in the industry for 20 years, promoting Scotch on almost every continent.
Joshua Cox, founder and CEO of Fix Forward spoke to us about the online marketplace that aims to help build an equal and just society by creating opportunities for contractors from low income communities to develop and thrive. Fix Forward is a Public Benefit Organisation and a registered Enterprise Development beneficiary.
Peter Tempelhoff of Cape Town-based restaurant, FYN spoke to us about being the recipient of the SWISS Culinary Innovation Award. Peter was awarded the Award in the 2020 JHP Gourmet Guide, and at the same time FYN was given a two-plate award for exceptional cuisine that demands a detour.
Zuki Nzo, Senior Manager of Strategy & Researcher at the National Council for Persons with Disabilities spoke to us about the challenges faced by people living with disability in accessing employment opportunities and essential services.
Jacques Venter, director and chief designer of drone company, Gannet spoke to us about Gannet and the drone industry in South Africa and across the globe. Gannet recently launched a revolutionary range of waterproof consumer drones on Indiegogo.
Our guest presenter today was businesswomen and television personality, Basetsane Kumalo. We chatted about her book "Bassie: My Journey of Hope" and were also joined by her two chosen guests, Doreen Morris and Dr Tshidi Gule.
Gustav Praekelt - Co-Founder of Turn.io spoke about his behaviour change chat platform for social impact. Turn.io is a product that leverages messaging platforms for social impact
Sanele Ngubane, copywriter at TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris's spoke to us about being one of the winners of the #Pendorings2019 Awards .
TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris took top honours , claiming this year's Umpetha Award.
12 year old Olwami Shangase spoke about how her book helped her heal the pain of discovering that her biological father had rejected her before she was born. Her book, Rejected Treasure is available to buy from the publisher’s website www.writeonchapbooks.co.za at a cost of R95 or Adam’s Bookstore at R120.
Our Thought Leaders were Juanette John – CSIR Environmental health scientist and Barbara Creecy - Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries. Juanette John spoke about the impact of the current heatwave on human health and climate change mitigation and Minister Barbara Creecy discussed the risks facing SA’s biodiversity.
Karel Nel is the senior advising curator of the Norval Foundation and consult for a number of private and public museums across the globe. He spoke to us about the COSMOS Project where he is working with an international team of astronomers on an ambitious project mapping a two square degree field of the universe.
Young journalist Dimpho spoke to us about the Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator 2019 event, a platform of discussion that focused on youth unemployment and skills development.
Legendary musician Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse spoke about The Hugh Masekela Heritage Festival 80th Birthday Edition which takes place on Saturday 9 November 2019.
Maps Maponyane & Thomas Savage spoke about their new restaurant Buns Out, which officially opened its doors a month ago in Linden. It focuses solely on burgers in all its glorious forms: classic, veggie, gourmet and even vegan.
Nicholas Dyer is an award-winning wildlife photographer who lives a nomadic lifestyle journeying through eastern and southern Africa. He spoke to us about his book, co-authored with Peter Blinston titled Painted Wolves: A Wild Dog’s Life is their story. It is told with insight and passion from two people who know them well, each with their own unique perspective on this endearing animal. By Peter Blinston and
Cape Town's tourist attraction, Bo-Kaap, could become SA's first contribution to the Lego. Wayne Nestadt, spoke to us about his recreation of the area through his participation in the Lego Ideas competition.
Heidi Warricke, the driving force behind SA’s first large-scale vegan show spoke to us about the Vegan & Plant Powered Show which took place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
BCom Accouning University of Johannesburg student, Bonginkosi Kalipa spoke to us about being the winner of UJ student’s farming initiative, Team3 Farm project
Our guest presenter was Lindiwe Matlali, social entrepreneur and founder and CEO of Africa Teen Geeks. Matlali founded Africa Teen Geeks in 2014 – a non-profit organisation that provides coding lessons to school children and unemployed youth. We were later joined by her two chosen guests: Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Buti Manamela and Eugene Brockman, Talent Managment & Acquisition Consultant.
Marguerite Poland is a South African writer and author of eleven children's books. She spoke about her latest book “Sin of Ommision” about a young Anglican priest, who takes a journey to his mother’s rural home to inform her of his elder brother’s death.
13 year old Mpho Mahlala, is one of the most promising fencing talents to come out of Soweto & Hawkins Mkhatshwa is the Founder of the Soweto Fencing Club and Deputy Chairperson of the Gauteng Fencing Association.
They both spoke about being part of the Soweto Fencing Club and Mpho recently winning a gold medal at a recent competition.
Our Thought Leaders were Suvi Ramphal - Member of the Strategic Water Partners Network (SWPN) and Chair of the South African Young Water Professionals and Darren Hayes-Powell, chairperson of the South African Tyre Manufacturing Conference.
Suvi spoke about The 5th Annual Water Stewardship Event which took place last week and Darren spoke about a recent report conducted by a major tyre manufacturer, which revealed that more than 60% of second tyres sold in South Africa are illegal.
Avani Singh, is the IABSA Transformation Council lead and director at ALT Advisory, the public interest law advisory firm. She spoke to us about working towards universal internet access and digital equality in South Africa.
Sanele Sithole known as Sun El Musician & Mthunzi joined us in studio to talk about their latest musical offerings. Sanele is a DJ, producer and musician from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Sun-El’s ability has produced various track for the Songbird Bucie’s(Get over it-Remix, Indukenhle, Mid-night and Hard to get) .He also co-produced the award winning hit “Shela” which landed Bucie a Metro Fm award. He has produced for various artists among others Demor featuring DjTira and Big Nuz “Angel” remix, Shota and Thiwe.
We spoke to Roushanna Gray, founder of Veld and Sea. Roushanna is a wild food innovator and avid forager. She spoke to us about teaching about indigenous edible foods through immersive experiences, connection and creativity.
Based at the Good Hope Gardens Nursery in Cape Point, Veld and Sea offers seasonal and sustainable foraging classes, workshops and collaborative nature inspired events for public and private groups
Congresswoman Maxine Waters spoke to us about delivering the sixth Oliver Tambo Memorial Lecture which commemorates late struggle icon, consummate diplomat and doyen of democracy, Oliver Reginald Tambo, who would have turned 102 years old on 27 October 2019.
In 1986, as a member of the California Assembly, Rep. Waters called for the divestment of funds from corporations doing business with South Africa's apartheid regime and helped to make the call for divestment a national movement sweeping from state to state and city to city. She did this by authoring Assembly Bill 134, to divest a record $12 billion from public pension funds in California, thus fortifying California's opposition to the apartheid regime.
Jerome Klaaste spoke to us about The Aggrey Klaaste Trust, a non-profit trust named after his father, Dr Aggrey Robeson Zola Klaaste, who was an icon for nation building, a philosophy he championed as an editor of Sowetan newspaper.
Nkgabiseng Motau, co-founder of Think Creative Africa, spoke to us about The Feel Party which takes place today at Gallery Momo. The Feel Party is an annual event that looks to increase breast cancer awareness and early detection through self-examination, across the gender spectrum.
Dr. Álex Garcia-Faura, Scientific Director of InstitutMarquès, spoke to us about how different music genres stimulate an unborn baby . InstitutMarquès presented at the World Congress “Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology” in Berlin, its study on the reactions of foetuses to different types of music.
Our guest presenter was James Delaney, contemporary painter , printmaker and sculptor. James recently won a Business Arts South Africa Award for his sculptures installed in The Wilds, a previously neglected park on the edge of downtown Johannesburg which he has rehabilitated.
His chosen guests were Dawn Robertson- Chief Executive of The Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct and Joe Leshoka Legate - Master Printer and Founder of Lithography Editions. We were later joined by Eben Keun Chief Brand Architect at Breinstorm Brand Architects.
11 year old Johan Coetzer spoke about his passion for gardening, in light of Garden Day which took place on Sunday, 20 October.
A few years ago, Johan gave each friend who attended his birthday party a few plants, a container, and some soil and fertiliser together with instructions on how to start their own little garden.
Oiur Thought Leader , Richard Mabaso - CEO of the Imbumba Foundation spoke about the launch of the Trek4Mandela 2020. Trek4Mandela is an annual expedition to summit Africa’s highest peak in celebration of the vision of Nelson Mandela.
Our Thought Leader was Dr Lize Barclay, lecturer in Future Studies and Systems Thinking at the University of Stellenbosch Business School . She spoke about how an increase in veganism will result in the global demand for animal-based products decreasing. World Food Day was on 16 October
Duncan Pritchard, environmental consultant at Green Corridores spoke about the STOMP Awards aimed at identifying South African Innovations that will help reduce and eliminate plastic waste.
Amapiano music singer DeeKay - real name Dikeledi Letebele initially aspired to be an afrosoul artist. She spoke about her new album and venturing into the amapiano genre.
Ntombehle Huluhulu- spokesperson at the Pan SA Language Board spoke about the announcement of the three top phrase of the year 2019. The top three words were : Zondo Commission, Gender-based violence and AmaPiano.
Chef Joey Atchama, recently won this year’s Best Chef Reunion Island award. He shared with us foods cooked in traditional Reunion Island style. Joey participated in So Chef!, which runs from 5 to 20 October.
Dr Kate Skinner executive director of the South African National Editors’ Forum spoke about South Africa’s Black Wednesday.
On 19 October 1977, the apartheid government banned several Black Consciousness organisations including media houses,
Veteran actor Jerry Mofokeng wa Makhetha spoke to Michelle Constant about the sad death of former head of SAfm and internationally recognised radio playwright Jack Mullen.
Sander van Bussel- The founder and artist behind the Human Rights Tattoo project spoke about the organisations participation in the Open Design Afrika Festival in SA.
Dr Garth Benneyworth spoke about the 120 Year Commemoration of the South African War and the role of the Bakgatla-baga-Kgafela Tswana community during the War.
Rebone Ntsie- Dietition and Director for Nutrition at the National Department of Health, spoke about National Nutrition Week, observed from 9 to 15 October and National Obesity observed from 15 to 19 October 2019 respectively. According to statistics, almost 70% of women and 40% of men are either overweight or obese. She discussed the importance of eating healthy.
Hashim Tarmahomed- Honours STUDENT at Wits University spoke to us about winning the AfriSam Student Award for Sustainable Design. The award is a programme for architecture students and candidate architects across South Africa that aims to inspire students to apply their learning of sustainable and innovative solutions to existing structures.
Our guest presenter was Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Manager Lindiwe Sangweni Siddo . She spoke about being in the hospitality industry since 1987 when she studied at the renowned hospitality school, Ecole Les, in Switzerland. We were also joined by Zengeziwe Msimang, the CEO of the Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Foundation and Dali Tambo, Activist, Filmmaker, TV-personality, businessman and son of the late Oliver Tambo.
75-year- Emmanuel Gasa spoke to us about being recently admitted as an attorney by Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. We were also joined by his mentor, Brandon Tshabangu who gave him a chance to do his articles.
Mahlatsi Mokgonyana, director of Rhinoceros, spoke about the theatre production which is written by celebrated French-Romanian playwright Eugène Ionesco, and directed by The Theatre Duo. The play takes place at the Ramolao Makhene Theatre in Johannesburg from 4 to 20 October.
Seven year old chess boffin, Mpho Bowers and his father Justin Bowers joined us in studio to talk about being a highly rated chess champion. Mpho is currently training for the African Youth Chess Championships in Windhoek, Namibia where he will be the youngest member of Team South Africa.
Our Thought Leaders were author Fred Khumalo, and Siphelele Mjadu – Unilever spokesperson. Fred Khumalo spoke about his long march this week to commemorate 7,000 Zulu men, women and children who walked from Johannesburg to Durban during the Anglo-Boer war. Siphelele Mjadu spoke about the International Day of the Girl Child, which took place on Friday 11th October, which aims to recognise girls’ rights, as well as the unique everyday challenges they face around the world.
Pam Yako, Managing Director of Zenande Leadership Consulting spoke to us about her book Women and Leadership: Conversations that Matter.
In her book, Pam has interviewed women who have overcome social and economic challenges to become leaders, mentors and role-models.
Shane Cooper is a bassist, composer and producer based in Johannesburg, He spoke to us about collaborating with future-jazz group MABUTA for a mini tour playing 4 shows in Joburg and Cape Town.
So Chef!, which runs from 5 to 20 October, is a series of culinary events where famous French chefs (such as Vincent Lucas) are invited to different cities in South Africa to participate in events and workshops, such as the movie eat-along . Michelle Constant visited the event
Kgomotso Hlope, project manager of Handmade Contemporary Fair spoke to us about the fair. Over 100 exhibitors are confirmed to be showcasing and selling their wares at the upcoming Handmade Contemporary Fair
Kirsten Landman Africa's first female Dakar Rally entrant spoke to us about taking on the ultimate challenge in 2020 - the Dakar Rally.
World famous relationship guru Esther Perel and renowned international poet David Whyte are heading to SA. David Whyte, who has authored The 9 books of poetry, spoke to us about his upcoming trip to SA.
Gareth Stokes, managing director at Stokes Media spoke about how genetic testing is impacting life insurance.
Dean McCoubrey, founder of MySociaLife spoke about how digital/social media impacts our mental wellness and being. The conversation was in light of World Mental Health Day held on 10 October, an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma.
Gina Tarboton, co-founder Of Gilo Lifestyle, spoke about her company turning discarded plastic bottles found on beaches into boardshorts. The bottles are sourced from India, Pakistan, China, Malaysia and Thailand Each boardie is made from around 20 plastic bottles.
Our guest presenter was Maryana Iskander, Chief Executive Officer of Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, a not-for-profit social enterprise that helps young South Africans overcome the challenges they face in finding and keeping their first job. We were also joined by Ketso Gordhan, CEO of the SA SME Fund and Noku Gumbi, one of Harambee's very first work-seeker in KZN.
Award-winning, multi-shortlisted and internationally published author, Steven Boykey Sidley, talks about his new book "Leaving Word".
11 year old Raven Barrenton & 14 year old Layla Khumalo joined us in studio to talk about the importance of learning coding skills and being part of Africa Teen Geeks. Africa Teen Geeks exists to eliminating the barriers faced by disadvantaged communities in pursuing science, technology, engineering and math skills.
Our Thought Leader, Liam Ngobeni, Pretoria news Journalist spoke about the Environmental Impact Assessment process which found that the City of Tshwane was in violation of the height restrictions of the landfill. Our second Thought Leader was Linford Malaodi - ICT and Science lecturer at UJ's Faculty of Education, Department of Childhood Education who spoke about World Teachers Day.
Anton Cartwright, climate economist at the African Centre for Cities at the University of Cape Town spoke to us about the risks posed by rising seas as the climate changes.
Talented musician Justin Serrao pours his heart out in the ballad single ‘Perfect Stranger’. He spoke to us about joining renowned SA producer and musician, Mark Beling, in studio for the writing and recording of his latest single.
Iina Ihanamäki, the organiser of Finland’s Heavy Metal Knitting Championship spoke to us about the championships which involves teams of avid knitters dancing to heavy metal music- the sounds of drums beating and guitars slashing.
Multi-talented Chef Nti introduces South African taste buds to next-generation cuisine with the launch of her new cook book “My Modern African Kitchen”. She spoke to us about the book which draws inspiration from growing up in Soweto and her mom’s and gran’s cooking,
Thabiso Mosia, SAfm Sports presenter reviewed the book titled Siya Kolisi: Road to Glory written by Jeremy Daniel. The book tells a moving story of the rise to fame from humble beginnings of one of South Africa’s most popular rugby stars, Siya Kolisi written specifically for young readers.
Joy Phala, Landscape Designer at Organic Kitchen Gardens spoke to us about the benefits of gardening organically and the Johannesburg international flower show taking place at Waterfall City-Mall of Africa on October 30th to November 3rd.
Fiola Lujabe, Student and Chapter Coordinator for Operation Smile South Africa spoke to us about Operation Smile SA celebrating 100 reasons to smile on World Smile Day, which took place on 4 October.
She also spoke about cleft lifts and cleft palates being the third most common birth defects in SA and how the organisation helping people with cleft conditions across Southern Africa.
Robert Luo, CEO and co-founder of Mi Terro, spoke to us about the sustainable fashion start-up MiTerro that creates usable products with materials that would otherwise go to waste. Their most recent product is the Milk Tee, which is produced with excess milk that would otherwise be dumped.
Today our guest presenter was Sylvia 'Magogo’ Glasser, who is a cultural activist, dancer, teacher, choreographer, mentor, social anthropologist and writer. She spoke about her new book, “Tranceformations and Transformations – Southern African Rock Art and Contemporary Dance” and her contribution to the field of dance.
Her two chosen guests were Gregory Maqoma internationally renowned dancer, and choreographer and Luyanda Sidiya, choreographer and artistic director at Vuyani Dance Company.
Namhla Mnik, Executive Director of African Monitor spoke about the “Share Your Story” campaign by African Monitor, a campaign with the goal of making the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals a part of the national dialogue.
The purpose of the campaign is to incite everyday South Africans, youth specifically, to not only take note of the goals but to take ownership and help in the efforts of realizing them in their communities.
Lerato Mahlangu, Operations Director of Girlignite Africa Academy spoke about the Girlignite Africa Summit, held in partnership with the U.S. Mission to South Africa, celebrating its 5th year with a leadership and entrepreneurship adventure camp for adolescent girls and young women aged12 – 22-years old.
10 year old, Daniel Nyamgero, recently launched his book Spy Andy and Diaper Baby at the Scoobs theatre of Books in Montecasino, Fourways.
He spoke to us about Spy Andy and his brother, Diaper Baby who have embarked on two different missions that involve the camouflage and secrecy of espionage. The big question is: Will the two missions unite the boys?
Out Thought Leaders were Deputy Minister of Public service & Administration, Sindisiwe Chikunga and Advovate Lebogang Stroom Nzama, Member of The Information Regulator.
Deputy Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga spoke about the public servants march against gender based violence and Femicide on Friday, 27 September and Advovate Lebogang Stroom spoke about the “International Day for Universal Access to Information which takes place on 28 September every year.
Twin Mosia is the founder and curator of award-winning Elandskop Museumn which is based in the small town of Mamafubedu, Petrus Steyn in the Free State. He spoke to us about winning numerous awards for his commitment to the preservation of South African heritage and the upliftment of his community.
Germain Lehodey - Sommelier at DGB premium wines spoke to us about the role of a Sommelier and the drinks to be served at the Bubbly in the Bush Kedar Heritage Lodge dinner.
We were later joined by Bonamy Lewis -Group General Manager- Kedar Lodge who spoke about the history of the lodge. Rustenburg
We spoke to Vusi Ngcobo, the Chef who will be responsible for preparing the five course meal for the Bubbly in the Bush at Kedar Lodge.
Breathe music band members, Sandile Mcunu Gabisile Nkosi and Sizwe Mondlane joined us in studio to discuss their concert at The Journey at the Art Centre Theatre on the University of Johannesburg’s Kingsway Campus.
We spoke to Kenetswe Mosenogi, MEC for the North West Dept of Economic Development, Environment Conservation and Tourism about important tourist attraction sites in the province and why the tourism sector remains key in driving radical socio-economic.
Dr Dorman Chimhamhiwa, head of Geographic Information System and planning unit at Right to Care spoke to us about Social mapping enables communities to share insights about social and cultural habits and customs in the areas where they live and work
Knowledge generated by communities is playing a vital role in informing HIV prevention and treatment programmes as health NGO Right to Care gears up to find innovative ways to reach UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets by 2020.
Pieter Kruger- Hotel Manager at Kedar Lodge spoke to us about the lodge and tonight’s event -Bubbly in the Bush. Guests can expect to enjoy an incredible experience with a glass of bubbly in one hand, delicious meals and creating amazing memories with their loved ones.
Mantwa Chinoamadi, festival producer and general manager of T-Musicman spoke to us about a partnership between the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, Joburg Tourism and the Nelson Mandela Square aimed at creating an outstanding opportunity for developing artists to share their music and talents. Jazzy Joburg Market takes place at the Square in Sandton from 27 to 29 September.
Our guest presenter was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Pretoria (UP), Prof Tawana Kupe. We were also in conversation with Prof Kupe's chosen guests, Christopher Till, founding director of the newly launched Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria and Prof Sunil Maharaj, Dean of Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology at UP.
Joke Quintens, former Genk (Belgium) deputy mayor, policy maker and expert on participatory policies talks about what to expect at the 2019 Open Design Afrika Festival and the concept of ‘Wetopia’, which aims to stimulate different collaborations between policy makers and civil society
Inspiring 10-year-old Rocco Da Silva and his mother Tania joined us in-studio to chat about his youth club called ‘The Future Kids Club’, which organises monthly beach and community clean-ups
Thandisizwe Mgudlwa, internationally acclaimed journalist & Solly Moeng, brand reputation management adviser and CEO of DonValley Reputation Managers share their stories and thoughts for the week
The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) are looking for three volunteers to spend three months at South Africa’s Antarctic base. Jonathan Ward, engineering and data acquisition manager at the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) talks about how the volunteers will be assisting Sansa’s engineering team with maintenance and upgrades.
Electro-soul artist Sio, joined us in-studio to talk about her debut solo album " sbtxts" and her musical journey over the past few years
Love Jozi designer, Bradley Kirshenbaum, talks about the recently launched book titled "I love you I hate you". The book is about Johannesburg told through design and through a collection of short essays by contributing writers.
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is nominated at this year’s World Travel Awards in the destination category. Wahida Parker, managing director of Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) talks about the nomination and that the cableway is celebrating its 90th year of operations
Walter van der Merwe, CEO of Fedgroup Life, talks about the options you have when changing jobs and the impact of the new regulations on retirement savings
Joseph Maluleke, who ranks number two in South Africa in the sabre category of fencing, spoke to us about his passion for fencing and promoting the sport amongst youth in the townships.
Our guest presenter was Karyn Maughan, Senior Legal Journalist, Documentary Producer and Bestselling Author. She spoke to us about her illustrious career in the media industry and living with diabetes. Karyn’s two chosen guests were Roy Borole, Founder and CEO of Thanga AI and Media Studio, and Lesego Sakutu founder of Gorgeously Bold Boutique.
Dr Don Thomas, American engineer and a former National Aeronautics and Space Administration Astronaut spoke to us about Living Maths’ Space Tour 2019.
Only 500 people in the world have flown to space in the last 55 years. Dr Don Thomas is one of them and wants to inspire the next generation.
Living Mathsis a STEM-based educational NGO that brought Dr Thomas to Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and Lesotho for the Space Tour 2019 from the 11th to the 27th of September.
14 year old Jacob Gordon is a poet, a YouTuber and an upcoming actor. He is in grade 8 at King David Victory Park High School. He recently participated in a silent protest against gender-based violence held by his school’s SRC committee.
This week UCT Students distributed almost 800 pepper spray units and have raised over R100 000 through an online crowd funding campaign on BackaBuddy. Zoar Lewis (21), UCT student and co-founder of the online campaign against GBV spoke to us.
Our Thought Leader today was Prof Jonathan Jansen, Distinguished Professor of Education at Stellenbosch University and also President of the South African Academy of Science. He spoke to us about the value of the NPO sector in SA.
Prof Anne Fitchett -Associate Professor - School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Wits University spoke about the importance of Green Roofs in SA. Green roofs are usually installed on flat roofs with vegetation planted in a growing medium on top of waterproofing, root barrier and cuspate sheeting.
Siphiwe Sithole is the founder of African Marmalade, an organic farming enterprise based in Krugersdorp in Gauteng’s West Rand. She spoke to us about leaving a corporate marketing job to start the organic farming enterprise business.
Our petrol head Nico Smit took on renowned food editor Hilary Biller in the JetSet Bake-off competition.
Franco the cake man, chairperson of Cake Decorators Guild and Siphiwe Sithole were the judges.
Griffin Shea, owner of Bridge Books spoke about the unique bookstore in downtown Johannesburg which supports African writers by finding as many ways of getting books into the hands of as many readers as possible.
Margi Biggs, the convenor of the Wine & Food Tourism Conference, Spoke about the conference where more than 15 top-level experts will be sharing the stage at the Wine & Food Tourism Conference at Spier on 18 September.
This year’s Wine & Food Tourism Conference, will feature South Africa’s most respected trends analyst, Dion Chang, as headline speaker.
Charl de Beer, CEO and Founder of Fanute Hospitality Solutions spoke about Fanute is a sustainability solutions company, in its innovative thinking the organisation provides valuable services to the market, and in just a small way, helps to save the planet.
We spoke to Justin Yarrow, the founder of ICT youth empowerment NGO, CodeMakers. He spoke about SuperScientist, an initiative where South African scientists are being immortalised as superheroes as a way to inspire youth to take an interest in the field of science.
Our Guest Presenter today was Lebo Mashile award-winning poet, author, presenter, actress, and producer. Mashile is a South African household name who is most recognisable for her lyrical and gutsy poems. She spoke to us about her career, gender-based violence in SA and her new theatre production: Venus vs Modernity: The Life of Saartjie Baartman.
Her chosen guests were Keitu Gwangwa, the CEO of the Windybrow theatre and Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng Vice-chairperson of the Sexual and Reproductive Justice Coalition and founder of Nalane Associates.
Stina van Rooyen, Brand Specialist, Insights Division at Kantar spoke about how resilient brands defied macroeconomic challenges in the 2019 BrandZ Top 30 Most Valuable SA Brands.
Mathis Wackernagel, PhD, the co-creator of the Ecological Footprint and President of Global Footprint Network spoke to us about Earth Overshoot Day. Earth Overshoot Day, previously known as Ecological Debt Day is the calculated illustrative calendar date on which Humanity’s resource consumption for the year exceeds Earth’s capacity to regenerate those resources that year.
Tamryn Raynor is a matric learner at Wordsworth High School in Benoni. She spoke to us about being the youngest licenced boxing assistant coach and making history for being the youngest female coach in SA.
Our Thought Leader, Dr Morné du Plessis, chief executive officer of WWF South Africa spoke about the Amazon rain forest fires. He was followed by Jacob van Garderen, Director of The Public Interest Practice, who spoke about the International Association of Refugee and Migration Judges’ Africa Chapter 2019 Conference.
Jo-Ann Bekker author of Asleep Awake Asleep, spoke about her book which entails 39 interlinked short stories which can be read as a hand-drawn narrative map, charting the course of South Africa’s turbulent history.
South African musician and charismatic guitarist Sibusile Xaba, reframes maskandi into his own humanist manifesto. He spoke to us about his debut LP, Open Letter to Adoniah which was released by local label Mushroom Hour Half Hour. He will be holding an intimate performance in the Untitled Basement on Saturday 7th September 2019
SA entrepreneurs, landowners and farmers are fast waking up to the profit potential of the Périgord, the truffle cultivated worldwide. Leon Potgieter, national director of Truffle Growers SA spoke to us about growing and selling truffles.
Mignon Hardie, FunDza's Executive Director spoke to us about extending the learning platform onto WhatsApp.
FunDza Literacy Trust has partnered with Turn.io to launch FunDza on WhatsApp to get its already popular reading content into the hands of thousands of new readers.
Last night the winners of the 2019 Sunday Times Literary Awards were announced at an event held at The Empire Conference & Events Venue in Parktown. Michelle constant spoke to them and to Jennifer Platt, the Sunday Times Book Editor.
Prof Jonny Peter is the Head of the Allergy unit at UCT’s Lung Institute responsible for monitoring pollen in SA. He spoke to us about this year seeing some of the highest recorded pollen counts in history, which had cities from Europe to the US covered in clouds of pollen as a result of global warming.
SA-born fashion designer Thebe Magugu spoke to us about winning this year’s LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris. Earlier this year, Magugu won the International Fashion Showcase at London Fashion Week beating out 15 other designers from across the globe. His exhibition, titled Dawning, featured Magugu’s African Studies collection.
Sizwe Snail Ka Mtuze, senior partner at Snail Attorneys at Law spoke to us about the latest developments around defamation law in SA and how the law seeks to strikes a balance in protecting victims while also ensuring the practice of freedom of expression.
Sizwe Snail Ka Mtuze is a member of the South African Information Regulator and senior partner at Snail Attorneys at Law . He is also the International Co-ordinator of the African Centre for Cyberlaw and Crime Prevention based in Kampala, Uganda.
Musician Ndabo Zulu joined us in-studio to talk about the Umgidi Ensemble project, which was his recent master's project at the Norwegian music Academy. He talks about how his project aims at looking at what could be a possible orchestration of a Nguni orchestration. Like in a western symphony orchestra which comprises of instrument that have a huge traditional significance to the west, the ensemble aims at assembling both conventional and Nguni traditional instruments that will complement the compositional content.
Joanne Techow, zoologist and owner of the edible insect business, Ensekta, discussed the subject of entomophagy (the eating of insects) and about the nutritional and environmental benefits of insects as a food source.,
Musician Danny K talks about his new company, Masterpiece Capital, which is the first company in South Africa dedicated to offering finance for the purchase of artworks.
Tshidiso Motlhabane is the founder of the Shoe Mechanic. He talks about the company, which takes old sneakers, trainers and jeans and transforms them into new, colourful products.
Approximately 1.5 million people are diagnosed with schizophrenia every year, around the world. Gwen Tonyane, a specialist psychiatrist, talks about what you need to know about Schizophrenia, related symptoms and how it should be treated.
Our guest presenter was foodie, author, TV cook and mother, Hilary Biller. The Sunday Times Food Weekly editor spoke to us about her illustrious career writing for publications and publishing food books.
We were also joined by Jenny bell, sister of Hillary who is a social worker that has established an NGO Justice & Woman.
Chef Zola Nene, who joined the Expresso show on SABC 3 as food stylist and resident chef after a stint as catering manager in Johannesburg, also joined the conversation .
Anne Githuku-Shongwe, a representative of UN Women South Africa’s Multi-Country Office spoke to us about the UN Women collaborating with Dove to host a masterclass during Loeries Creative Week at the Durban ICC, to advance #ProjectShowUs, an initiative by Dove, that concerns itself with the representation and inclusion of all women and non-binary individuals in media campaigns, across the world.
Sthembile Dlamini, Acting CEO of SA Tourism spoke about the launch of tourism month and the latest in the local tourism sector.
Mandisa Yende and Heaven Nen, are Grade 11 pupils at Jeppe High School for Girls. They spoke to us about The Ruth First Jeppe Memorial Trust that is holding a fundraising concert on Friday, August 31. The concert is Part of Jeppe High School for Girls’ annual initiative to provide scholarships to deserving young women to develop them into principled leaders, the “Ruth First Jeppe Fiesta” takes place at Wits University’s Linder Auditorium at 7.30pm.
Our two Thought Leaders today were Latiefa Mobara, Executive Director of The Press Council and Professor Firoz Cachalia, the new Chairperson of the Board of the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation.
Latiefa spoke about the Council announcing that it has translated the Press Code into isiZulu and Afrikaans. Professor Firoz spoke about his new role and the vision of The Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation.
Monica Laganparsad, news editor at New Frame, spoke to us about the not-for-profit, social justice media publication. New Frame IS dedicated to a pro-poor, pro-working class focus that aims to report faithfully and informatively about the lives and struggles of working class people, the marginalised and the unemployed, shack dwellers and refugees.
Co-authors Sihle Mthembu and Esinako Ndabeni spoke to us about their book called Born to Kwaito. Born to Kwaito revisits history as told through the vibrant lens of Kwaito, which is more than just music. Kwaito presented a new unbridled expression of Black South African youths.
Frans K. Smit, Cellar Master at Spier Wine Farm spoke to us about Spier Wine Farm launching a brand new wine range – Seaward. The aptly titled Seaward range is comprised of a sophisticated, lightly-wooded Chardonnay and a layered, spicy Shiraz.
Anathi Nonxuba spoke to us about his muffin business, The Muffin King. His business drive has attracted more than 17,000 followers on Facebook and he receives invitations from local businesses to give motivational talks. He sells about 500 muffins a day , making an average of R1 500 a day.
We spoke to Javier Aroyyo co-founder of Smartick a math program developed by a team of Educators, Psychologists, Mathematicians, and Engineers, and supported by the European Union.
Smartick has helped children in over 100 countries improve their grades by 83%. It's a revolutionary program that is also helping SA with its math crisis.
Marc Sevitz, co-founder of TaxTim spoke to us about the significance of paying your taxes as a citizen.
The aim of TaxTim is to assist taxpayers who are unable to afford the traditional tax practitioner, have trouble understanding the complexities of eFiling or cannot take the time off work to stand in a SARS queue.
Murray Hunter, creator of ‘Boris the Babybot’ & South African privacy activist has written a children’s book about surveillance. He spoke to us about Boris the BabyBot, a quirky little robot with a single mission: to track and profile babies for the Big Data industry.
'Boris the BabyBot' is a silly, subversive and delightful storybook that invites kids to imagine the secret workings of the global data industry, through the eyes of a squiggly robot with wiggly arms
Our Guest Presenter was visual artist, Gabrielle Goliath, the 2019 Standard Bank Young Artist award winner for Visual Arts. She spoke to us about how her work, specifically about her current exhibition "This Song Is For".
We were also joined by Gabrielle's two guests : musician Nonku Phiri and Dr Saarah Jappie, who have both collaborated with Gabrielle on her current and past work.
Nikki Wilsworth, curator of the The Design Assemblage, talks about this brand new and exciting design district workspace in Johannesburg.
Kianga van Oerle is a Grade 7 pupil at Orban Private School. She spoke to us about her busy life as one of the 2 mini councillors at her school, being involved with 67 blankets and her other passions.
Our first Thought Leader was William Bird, Director of Media Monitoring Africa, who spoke about media accountability and how the public can support credible journalists . He was followed by our second Thought Leader Ibrahim Deen, Researcher at the Afro Middle East Centre who spoke about Sudan's main opposition coalition and the ruling military council having signed a final power-sharing deal.
We spoke to South Africa’s first female officer who is able to navigate a submarine, Lieutenant Gillian Malouw. She spoke to us about joining the sea cadets when she was doing Grade 7 after her cousins had already been members for a while.
On our special Women’s Month show, our guest presenter was former ANC deputy secretary general and former SAA chairperson Cheryl Carolus who co-presented The Jet Set Breakfast with Michelle Constant. They spoke to Freshlyground musician Zolani Mahola, who is also a storyteller, an actress, a speaker and an agent for social change.
Zolani, is currently working on new stories, music and performances as part of her solo repertoire to be recorded, performed and released this year.
On our special Women’s Month show, our guest presenter was former ANC deputy secretary general and former SAA chairperson Cheryl Carolus who co-presented The Jet Set Breakfast with Michelle Constant. They spoke to Conrad Joubert, General Manager & Kyle Blows, executive chef of Spanish-style street food restaurant La Boquieria.
La Boqueria is an all-day eatery based in Parktown North, which takes its inspiration from iconic food markets, such as London’s Borough Market and Barcelona’s La Boqueria on Las Ramblas.
On our special Women’s Month show, our guest presenter was former ANC deputy secretary general and former SAA chairperson Cheryl Carolus who co-presented The Jet Set Breakfast with Michelle Constant. They spoke to Sarah Mokwebo about the South African Book Fair which takes place from 6 – 8 September 2019 at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg. We were later joined by Lufuno Tshivasi who is a Forensic Scientist.
On our special Women’s Month show, our guest presenter was former ANC deputy secretary general and former SAA chairperson Cheryl Carolus who co-presented The Jet Set Breakfast with Michelle Constant. They spoke to Lisa Raleigh, a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach about the benefits of bouncing as a sport.
On our special Women’s Month show, our guest presenter was former ANC deputy secretary general and former SAA chairperson Cheryl Carolus who co-presented The Jet Set Breakfast with Michelle Constant. They spoke to Desiree Ellis, head coach of Banyana Banyana about Banyana Banyana making strides in a male dominated industry.
Our Guest Presenter was Taffia Keight, owner of Whacked Management, one of South Africa’s longest-running comedy and talent management and production agency. She spoke to us about how she left a lucrative corporate job and ventured into the entertainment industry managing some of SA’s biggest comedians.
We were also joined by Taffia’s two guests : Alfred Adriaan, Comedian and exclusive artist to Whacked Management and Kate Goliath, Managing Director of Goliath and Goliath. Kate’s role includes managing Jason, Nicholas and Donovans comedy careers.
Keri-Leigh Paschal is the Executive Director of Nation Builder. She spoke to us about Nation Builder hosting its fifth In Good Company conference on 15 August in Pretoria at the Atterbury Theatre.
They have a spectacular line-up of speakers that include top business men and women, social entrepreneurs, some of South Africa’s biggest philanthropists and many other significant people who have incredibly inspirational stories of how the “art of business” can be a force for good in our country.
Nine year old Ngcali Metu is the author of a book titled: The Clever Twins . She joined us in studio with her mom Yondie Metu to discuss the book.
The Clever Twins is about Zazi and Azi who were exceptional young children, who had hearts of gold. Empowering and uplifting their community was what they enjoyed doing the most. Little did they realise, just how intelligent they really were. Their mom and teachers, however, noticed their uniqueness, which resulted in the twins having to make some difficult decisions.
Our Thought leader, Thando Hopa South African model, activist, and lawyer spoke about the Miss South Africa Pageant which took place this week.
We were later joined by Ailyssa Pretorius, General Manager of Uber Eats and Claudette Thorne, RSA Country Manager for Travelport who both discussed the strides made by women in their respective industries.
South Africa commemorates National Book Week every first week of September, an initiative of the South African Book Development Council
Elitha van der Sandt, CEO, South African Book Development Council spoke to us about some of the notable successes of the campaign, providing insights into some of the research SABDC has been conducting on reading as well as how we can encourage both kids and adults to read for leisure.
Malawian-American singer/songwriter Masauko spoke to us about growing up in LA,USA and being part of a large exile community from Southern Africa and the Caribbean.
He also discussed the MASAUKO 'Come to Life' concert Live at UNTITLED BASEMENT, 10th August, 2019.
Toerie van der Merwe & Gerald Elliott, Co-owners of Ba Pita spoke about their restaurant Ba-Pita, based in Melville, Johannesburg. Opening in December last year, Ba-Pita may seem brand new to younger faces, but those who’ve been around the block will recognise its deliciously iconic offering, as well as the owners who’ve brought it back.
Sussie Mjwara, parenting programme trainer and artist at Clowns Without Borders (CWBSA’s) spoke about the organisation hosting free performances around Cape Town to encourage parents, caregivers, adolescents and children to explore and nurture relationships within their family.
CWBSA’s work in addressing the impact of violence against children and the promotion of child wellbeing begun in 2004 through the implementation of a variety of arts-based interventions.
A lack of funds for sanitary wear means thousands of young women are missing up to a week of school monthly, costing them in vital classroom time and setting their education back profoundly.
Sue Barnes, Founder of Subz Pad and Project Dignity spoke about how she designed a re-usable sanitary pad and clip-on panty. The five-year longevity of the product means that a girl entering Grade 8 will be able to use the same Subz pack throughout high school.
Faaizah Laher, ADSA Spokesperson and registered dietitian spoke to us about ageing and its nutritional challenges.
Around the age of thirty years, the strength and vigour of the human body naturally begins to decline. ADSA is working on a new health/nutritional campaign looking at how nutritional needs change as people age.
Cape Town’s 26 year-old Lee-Shane Booysen has been crowned the 2019 Red Bull Dance Your Style champion. He spoke to us about heading to the European street dance mecca in Paris where he will be representing Mzansi and battling over 30 talented street dancers from around the globe.
Our guest presenter , performer, author, satirist, and social activist Pieter Dirk Uys spoke to us about his illustrious career.
We were also joined on the phone by Actress and Director Lizz Meiring and Lynne Maree who is an Actress and Director. One of South Africa’s most prolific writers Steven Gray also joined the discussion.
Tebogo Bathebeng, founder of Montsho Sustainable Project spoke to us about the initiative . Montsho Sustainable Project is an ecological company that provides feed produced by Black Solider Fly larvae Inspired by nature and her ecosystem, MSP’s objectives is to create long term natural growth solutions for communities and businesses. We do this by carefully harvesting Black Soldier flies and their larvae.
Cheraé Halley, director of DFL Playback Theatre spoke to us about the Drama for Life’s full-time professional theatre company and the Swedish national theatre Unga Klara joining creative forces at the Wits Theatre complex in Johannesburg to explore the role of the arts in building a child-centred society.
Eight year old Eli Burgh is a serial entrepreneur and one of the young 'Board of Directors' for Bata, a shoe company. He joined us in studio together with his father Lillo Burgh to talk about his businesses and his role as the director of Bata.
Dr. Corrin Varady, CEO of global digital education company, IDEA Digital Education spoke about the latest unemployment statistics released by Statistics SA this week.
He warns that South Africa needs to realise that the Fourth Industrial Revolution is already here, and South Africa is dangerously ill-prepared.
Our Thought leader was Sanusha Naidu, Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Global Dialogu. She spoke about India’s new legislation which criminalises the practice of “triple talaq.” The centuries-old custom allows Muslim men to divorce their wives by saying the word “talaq,” or “divorce” in Arabic, three times.
World Ranger Day was on Wednesday, 31 July. We spoke to Fundisile Mketeni, SANParks CEO about how South African National Parks are beginning to win the fight against rhino poaching after years of struggle to combat the crime which was threatening one of the country’s big five.
Members of the Meizana band, Bianca Wood and Phathiswa Magangane joined us in studio to talk about their new single- Another You The name is a combination of the Afrikaans word “meisie” and the Zulu word “intombazana” ultimately creating, Meizana. They have joined forces to create a never before seen South African musical offering.
Cherise Vogt, co- founder of Pink Piggy Lifestyle joined us in studio to talk about the benefits of adopting a vegan. Pink Piggy Lifestyle is a family owned online vegan shop with offices in Primrose Hill, Johannesburg, which delivers & couriers nationwide.
Maureen Grosvenor, Head of Custom Applications, APPSolve spoke to us about being among a group of women who will summit Mount Kilimanjaro next week. Prof. Thuli Madonsela will be leading an expedition of influential women up Africa’s highest peak on a mission to raise enough funds for sanitary pads for the Imbumba Foundation’s Caring4Girls programme to ensure that up to two million girl children will not miss a day of school.
Dr Kofi Okreye Dede, spoke to us about Allegra, a proudly South African company that specialises in healthcare management. Allegra is a tech–based contributor to the medical sector that empowers healthcare communities, by providing access to information that enhances total individual care.
Ntokozo Ngubane, a registered Dietitian at the Heart and Stroke Foundation SA spoke about Rheumatic Fever Week which takes place on 1-6 August
Our guest presenter was Professor Nicola Kleyn- Dean of the University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science and former President and current member of the Board of the South African Business Schools Association.
Professor Nicola’s chosen guests were Mzamo Masito, Chief Marketing Officer at Google Africa and Dr Zukiswa Mthimunye who is a member faculty and alumnus at GIBS.
Nomsa Mazwai, aka NomiSupasta spoke to us about the UJ Weekend of Jazz 2019 event taking place from 23 to 25 August 2019. Organised by UJ Arts & Culture, the event will present musicians such as Gabi Motuba, Nduduzo Makhatini, NomiSupasta, Titi Luzipo and Spha Mdlalose.
Ten-year-old Relebogile Mothema, a grade 4 pupil at St Andrew’s School for Girls has written about her experience with bullying & childhood obesity in her book “Bizzarcar”, The book aims to draw the reader’s attention towards the social challenges around eating junk food and obesity - a challenge many children face in the modern age. Relebogile and her mom Khanyisa Teffo joined us in studio to talk about the book.
Cheslyn Jacobs – Head of Sales and Service at TymeBank spoke to us about a recent study which found that 76% of South Africans run out of money before the end of the month . The study, titled “More Month Than Money” was conducted by World Wide Worx and commissioned by TymeBank in an effort to get a deeper understanding of the challenging financial realities that South Africans face today.
Our thought leader today was Sharon Ekambaram, Manager of the Refugee and Migrant Rights Programme at Lawyers for Human Rights. She spoke about the difference between crime and corruption.
Our thought leader was Omar Badsha - CEO and Founder of South African History Online. He spoke about the importance of reaching out to young people, teaching them a culture of voluntarism and extending the variety of workforce development programmes to increase internship opportunities for youth.
Barry Greyvenstein, Co-Founder and Course Presenter at the Mediation Academy, spoke about The Maintenance Calculator. The Mediation Academy has created the free Web app for calculating child maintenance, aimed at solving South Africa's child maintenance problem and create new opportunities through the use of technology.
ZANELE MUHOLI - VISUAL ACTIVIST AND PHOTOGRAPHER Founded in 2006 in recognition of a lack of black queer visibility, Muholi’s Faces and Phases series has grown into a living archive of black and white photographic portraits of more than 500 lesbians, gender-nonconforming individuals and transmen in various expressions of their sexuality and gender identity
INTERVIEWEE (STUDIO): ANDREW LEEUW – ONE OF THE CO-OWNERS OF SOMETHING FRESH INTERVIEWEE: PHIWO - PROJECT MANAGER FOR LUJU FESTIVAL what can be fresher? Sumting Fresh was started in 2012, out of a chance meeting of Andrew Leeuw and Hezron Louw. With a shared passion for food, they took to the streets of Midrand, operating their experimental kitchen out of a food trailer
NKOSINATHI MAHLANGU, PORTFOLIO HEAD OF YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMMES AT MOMENTUM South Africans are experiencing worsening levels of financial vulnerability, which implies a rising sense of economic insecurity and a general inability to cope financially. This is according to the latest Momentum/Unisa Consumer Financial Vulnerability Index, which reveals that many South Africans are not living within their means, which typically translates into increased hardship in the future.
New winery appointment at Delheim heads for internship in California Nongcebo Langa adds fresh verve to Stellenbosch estate
Delheim wine estate has appointed a new, young and dynamic assistant winemaker to complete its award-winning team under Roelof Lotriet. The 26-year-old Nongcebo "Noni" Langa will commence her tenure upon completion of an internship in California that was facilitated by Delheim.
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The Masterclass programme is an opportunity to learn and connect with like minded people in the art world. The money raised from the Masterclass series goes to our Bursary Fund – We are currently funding 3 Postgraduate students through 3 different universities, all art related, UJ, Wits and Pretoria University. Selection is made by suggestions from Professors at the University.
Our guest presenter today was Jay Pather, curator, choreographer and an academic. Pather is also an Associate Professor at the University of Cape Town where he directs the Institute for Creative Arts.
We were also joined in studio by his two guests: Dr Nomusa Makhub, an art historian, artist and co-curator of the South Africa Pavilion at the 2019 Venice Biennale As well as Gabrielle Goliath, a multidisciplinary artist known for her distilled and sensitive negotiations of complex social concerns, particularly relating to situations of gendered and sexualised violence.
The 2019 Sunday Times Literary Awards shortlists have been announced. Michele Magwood, Convenenor of the awards and Books Editor for Sunday Times spoke to us about the awards. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Alan Paton Award which has, over the decades, showcased the most acute and incisive non-fiction writing in South Africa.
Earlier this week, a gang of robbers made off with jewellery, cash and items from guests and staff at The Mount Nelson Hotel. Enver Duminy, CEO of Cape Town Tourism spoke to us about what the tourism industry can do to combat similar incidents of organised crime.
Our Thought leaders today were spoke about their written columns published on news24. Selene Brophy - Editor at Travel24 spoke about her article titled: Cape Flats Gangland: Come with me down paradise road. Terence Corrigan - Project Manager at The Institute of Race Relations spoke about his column titled :Fire across the land: The steep price of state failure on land
Tanya Dos Santos – Head of Group Sustainability at Investec and head of Investec Rhino Lifeline spoke to us about the Investec Rhino Lifeline.
The Investec Rhino Lifeline has refined its focus since its inception in 2012, to concentrate on two key areas: youth education and rhino rescue.
Paseka Mafereka, Spokesperson for the South African Digital Content Organisation and Bheki Khosa renowned guitarist, spoke to us about the first-ever South African concert which will be live-streamed at a global scale on the 9thAugust 2019 at the Ballroom in Montecasino.
The South African Digital Content Organisation in partnership with Sollywood events says its mission is to create skill development opportunities for our youth that shift their ‘employee’ dependent mindsets, to dynamic entrepreneurial thinkers who are skilled and competent within the 4th Industrial Revolution.
Klaus Piprek founder of Solo Studios spoke to us about Solo Studios' Intimate Art Encounters, a bespoke annual art event now in its fourth year, collaborating with The Olive Branch Project, a community initiative that involves all residents of the Riebeek Valley. The collaboration aims to provide opportunities for emerging talent to share a platform with many of the Valley’s acclaimed artists, crafters and artisans.
Africa's biggest Coffee & Chocolate Expo takes place in Johannesburg from 26- 28 July 2019. We were joined by Nadine Shone, CEO of the Coffee and Chocolate Expo and Bronwyn Mushonga, events Manager at Chocoloza to talk about the Expo.
Justin Fox, Getaway editor and author, spoke to us about his new book: The 30-Year Safari: A celebration of Getaway photography. The book is an awe-inspiring coffee table book showcasing photography from the last decade to celebrate Getaway’s 30th birthday.
Professor Marie Poggenpoel, professor in Psychiatric Nursing Science at the University Of Johannesburg spoke to us about a new UJ study that exposes high risk of violence and aggression among health professionals in SA.
South African Interior Designer Tracy Lynch, spoke to us about Clout, a developmental design programme established by Nando’s. The programme is calling on local designers to put their best pitch forward and apply.
Renowned playwright, artist, play director and festival curator, Brett Bailey was our guest presenter today. He spoke to us about his life and illustrious career.
We were later joined on the phone by Caroline Calburn, director of Theatre Arts Admin and Mkhululi Matyalana Ka Mabija who is the director of "performance warriors", an art project based in Kimberley.
Frances-Anne Solomon is an award-winning Caribbean British-Canadian filmmaker, producer, curator and entrepreneur in film, TV, Radio and new media. She spoke to us about Hero, the extraordinary tale about a Pan-African hero which is coming soon to the Durban International Film Festival.
Pippa Green, Press Ombudsman of South Africa spoke to us about public figures and their right to privacy vs. public interest.
Our thought leader, Carolyn Steyn, Human Rights Activist and Founder of 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day spoke to us about Making everyday a Mandela Day. She has created 67 000 blankets to date and broken the Guinness World Record numerous times.
The long-awaited Carbon Tax Bill was implemented on 1 June 2019. Tony Cunningham, Managing Director of Wynleigh International Certification Services spoke to us about the Carbon Tax Bill and how it will effect South African businesses
Robyn Keet, founder of Inner Voice Creative spoke about the Understanding Stock Photography workshops to be held by Inner Voice Creative in the next few months.
Robyn Keet has been in the photographic industry for close to 20 years and brings a dynamic and creative atmosphere to the events, exhibitions and other interactions she is involved in.
Nik Rabinowitz, South African comedian, actor and author spoke to us about his new show Work In Progress which covers mid-life crises, the pitfalls of genetic testing, hair transplants and when to have them (never) as well as a variety of other topics in a thoroughly insensitive manner.
In the show Nik Rabinowitz tries to figure out who he is (as opposed to finding himself which he did in his 30s), where he came from, where he’s going (Romania, probably), and how he ended up here with a wife, three kids, two animals, and the vague feeling that this life might actually belong to someone else.
Retang Phaahla runs Setšong Tea Crafters in partnership with her mother Nondumiso Phaahla. She spoke to us about how Setsong aims to develop the economy, establish and create jobs within the rural areas of South Africa through tea harvesting & crafting . Setsong is an indigenous tea found in the natural landscapes of South Africa, more prominently within the rural areas of Limpopo.
Adrian Hayes is a British record-breaking adventurer, author, keynote speaker, leadership, team and executive coach & consultant, documentary presenter
After sold-out book tours in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore, he will be in SA from 15 - 19 July to launch his latest book: One Man's Climb: A Journey of Trauma, Tragedy and Triumph on K2.
Asif Hoosen, Head of Marketing and Product at Audi South Africa spoke about Audi introducing a virtual reality-enabled private lounge, which allows potential buyers to virtually customise any Audi model.
The new Audi Customer Private Lounge , at the Audi Centre Centurion in Gauteng, consists of a 75-inch VR screen, a tablet, 3D headsets, graphics that are seen in three-dimensional and in 360-degree views, supported with light and surround sound effects.
Megan Werner founder of NGO, U-Dream spoke about her project U-Dream Which selected a group of South African teenagers to build an which has successfully landed in Egypt three weeks after it set off from Cape Town. Megan Werner is a 17 year old model, author, speaker who dreams of becoming Miss Universe one day.
Richard Richard Mabaso, CEO of the Ibumba Foundation spoke about the 8th edition of Trek4Mandela, an annual expedition to summit Africa's highest peak Mount Kilimanjaro, in celebration of the vision of Nelson Mandela.
Gert Jansen Van Rensburg, Clinical psychologist at Riverview Manor spoke about the impact of drugs and alcohol abuse in the workplace.
The Boikanyo Foundation has partnered with Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital to help deliver critical surgeries to children with congenital and acquired heart defects, admitted at the hospital.
Alex Staniland is the driver of the 1972 VW Beetle, the Boikanyo Bug which was launched to will soon set off on a 14 500km journey from Cape Town to Romania to raise funds to help underprivileged children receive heart surgeries at the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital in Parktown.
Award-Winning Filmmaker and screenwriter Jahmil X.T. Qubeka was our Guest Presenter.
His chosen guests were Faniswa Yisa South African actress best known for her starring role as Gladys Sondlo, Bee's stubborn, troubled mother who is a nurse at the local community clinic, in the SABC1 drama series JAB.
We were also joined on the line by 3 time SAFTA nominated Sivuyile “Siv” Ngesi who is one of SA’s most dynamic performers, whose diverse talents have seen him making waves in the South African entertainment industry.
Also joining us was Zolisa Xaluva is a South African actor best known for his roles as Jason on the SABC1 soapie Generations (2005-2006), and as Lwazi Mboweni on the fourth season of the SABC1 drama series Tsha Tsha, in 2006.
Jahmil Qubeka’s career has spanned over 15 years covering an entire spectrum of filmmaking disciplines, most notably, his documentary and feature film work has enjoyed screenings at various prestigious international film festivals including Toronto International Film Festival, Rotterdam Film Festival, London International Film Festival, Pusan International Film Festival (Korea), Dubai Film Festival amongst others.
Portia Mavhungu is the inventor of Para Tube a device that helps the disabled use the toilet. She spoke to us about how the device allows those in wheelchairs to use the toilet without having to be lifted from their chair.
Prof Nigel Holt, PRofessor of Psychology at Aberystwyth University spoke to us about a recent research study which looked at how often people in 40 different countries decided to return a lost wallet to the owner.
In 38 countries, the wallets with higher sums of money were returned more often than those with smaller amounts.
Courtney Bentley, CEO of Vizibiliti Insights was named one of the 2019 Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 on Friday 28th June. He spoke about this milestone and establishing Vizibilitiy, which is a globally recognised credit scoring company.
Ursina Rusch, project co-ordinator of WWF Black Rhino Range Expansion Project spoke about the project which is one of WWF's most successful species conservation projects.
The project is central to the goal of increasing the population growth of black rhinos, which are listed as critically endangered, with only 2 000 left in South Africa.
South African indie-pop group, Watershed, has returned with the release of its seventh studio album titled 'Harbour,' which was officially released in November 2018. Craig Hinds, member of Watershed, talks to us about the album, which was nominated for a South African Music Award (SAMA) for Best Adult Contemporary Album – only seven months after its release.
Chelsea Paull, Founder of Umoya Foods joined us in studio to talk about her food venture of ccaled Impact. Umoya Foods is a South African not-for-profit that creates local and international products and markets to drive rural development.
They work with ingredients out of Africa to create healthy and sustainable products. They try to work directly with local producers and small farmers to drive rural community incomes.
Umoya Foods take a holistic view to everything they do, starting with the way they interact with the environment and people and partners. All of their packaging is reusable and 100% recyclable.
Multi-disciplinary artist, David Brits, has unveiled his first public sculpture at the new Aerobiology TB Research Facility at the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation in Masiphumelele, an area near to where the artist grew up and a community close to his heart.
He spoke to us about the sculpture which explores pattern as the basis for understanding.
South African milliner Crystal Birch is one of the designers of the beautiful hats that will be showcasing at Vodacom Durban July 2019
Having conquered the styling and millinery worlds, Crystal Birch is now a co-owner of one of the last three hat factories in South Africa and whose irreverent designs of classic hats have become beloved adornments on the heads of South Africa’s fashion conscious.
Shouqat Mugjenker, Mental Health Portfolio Manager at Pharma Dynamics spoke to us about the long term effects of bullying in school. It is estimated that around 41% of children in South African school’s experience some sort of bullying during their school career.
Lebogang Lebogo, Bio technologist & first drone pilot for the South African National Blood Service spoke to us about delivering emergency blood to remote, rural areas in SA . She will operate the Tron unmanned aerial vehicle, a highly specialised aircraft to transport emergency blood packs from blood banks to district hospitals.
Leana de Beer, CEO of Feenix spoke to us about her Crowdfunding organisation Feenix, which was born out the need to address the issue of access to tertiary education for all. It serves as a digital platform, where businesses and individuals are able to donate funds to students.
Our guest presenter was Smangele Sibisi, founder and creator of Indalo Nubian Naturals: a natural hair salon that boasts in the grooming and maintaining of authentic, ethnic, African hair. She spoke about her business and entrepreneurship as a means of combating youth unemployment .
Mimo Makgosi, her long time client joined the conversation on the phone .
Bev Cupido, Design Indaba Festival Manager spoke to us about the The Design Indaba Emerging Creatives Programme which aims to unearth fresh new talent across a multitude of sectors.
More than 250 delegates are expected to descend upon Kimberley next week for the biennial conference of the Association of Southern African Professional Archaeologists, hosted by the Sol Plaatje University’s Department of Heritage Studies, in association with the McGregor Museum.
Our guest David Morris, organiser of the Association of Southern African Professional Archaeologists Conference shared insight on what can be expected from the conference.
Our thought leaders today were Sharmla Chetty- Global Head of Europe & Africa for Duke Corporate Education and Edward Jardine, head of the International Tai Chi society in SA.
Sharmla Chetty spoke about what to expect at the Davos of Human Capital 2019 event on 11 July and Edward Jardine spoke about martial arts in South Africa and how the karate school self-development programme can improve mentality and spirituality.
EQ (emotional quotient) or EI (emotional intelligence) have been ranked as no.6 in the World Economic Forum’s list of top ten skills for employees to possess. Khumo Theko - Researcher & Cultural Identity Trend Spotter at Flux trends spoke about about the importance of these skills in the workplace.
Our guest Josh Ansley is part of the production team that will be performing the songs of Simon & Garfunkel between 4 and 28 July,
He spoke about the music concert titled Here’s To You, which Is performed by a stellar all South African cast of 8 talented singers who all play musical instruments. Under the Musical Directorship of Wessel Odendaal, the cast is led by Josh Ansley. They will be performing live at Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre.
Shimmy Sello, executive chef at intercontinental Johannesburg Sandton Towers hotel spoke to us about his career and the restaurant offerings, where guests are treated to a delicious gourmet wine-pairing menu.
Sonia Mountford is one of the Eat Out Woolworths Sustainability Judges and the Food Chain Researcher & Writer of Eatgrity.
She spoke to us about the 2019 Eat Out Woolworths Sustainability Award, South Africa’s prestigious accolade for restaurants contributing to more socially and environmentally responsible practices, which officially opened entries.
Phumelele Ndumo, Financial Advisor, Author and Founder of Thuthuka gave us insight into the do's and don’ts of buying a car. Thuthuka SA, is a company with a mission to help the average South African become as wealthy as he or she can be.
Gordon Banks, Dogtown’s behaviourist spoke about a brand new dog safety programme offered at local schools.
The programme is focused on teaching children how to behave responsibly around the dogs they spend time with, which is critically important to avoid unnecessary injury and trauma.
Raylene Peine, spokesperson of the Association for Dietetics in SA spoke about the the World Health Organisation's recent report that classifies work-place burnout as an occupational phenomenon.
Bongani Xulu Vice President of Surfing SA spoke about the Development Surf Day taking place on Sunday, 7 July, to celebrate the journey of transformation in surfing. Young surfers from KZN’s iLembe Surf Riders, Ubuntu Learn to Surf and Swim Club, Sisonke Surf Club and Surfers Not Street Children (SNSC) will take to the waves in a fun tag team event.
We spoke to Reggie Xaba, founder and designer of Durban based footwear brand ifele. Reggie and other Durban creatives will be showcasing their work at the House & Garden show which take place next month under the Discover Durban Design exhibition.
Thebe Ikalafeng, founder of the award-winning Brand Leadership Group, was our guest presenter this week and he spoke about domestic tourism, travelling in Africa and climbing Kilimanjaro. We were also in conversation with Thembi Khumalo and Jerry Mabena, CEO of Thebe Tourism Group,
Joshua Potgieter, co-founder of Guerilla House spoke to us about being the winner of Eco-Youth award. Guerilla House is a shared learning platform for the experimentation and pursuit of regenerative technologies and regenerative worldviews.
Xolani Mawande, the new CEO of SA Board of People Practices talks about his new appointment and outlines the future strategy of South Africa’s HR professional and quality assurance body, which is responsible for setting HR standards nationally.
We spoke to Gayle Edmunds, Managing Editor of City Press, about her thought leadership article in the City Press, focusing on why we need to create a habit of reading for pleasure and not only for the purpose of studying to get a qualification.
Our thought leaders were Marubini Raphulu CEO of JSE-listed Hulisani and Kabelo Chabalala - Founder of The Young Men Movement and Columnist for the Star, Pretoria News and IOL. Marubini Raphulu spoke about what this week’s State of The Nation Address depicts about the energy sector in South Africa. Kabelo Chabalala spoke about how the Young Men Movement is creating safe spaces for men to express themselves and be comfortable in their own shoes.
Dr. Asghar Adelzadeh is Director and Chief Economic Modeler at Applied Development Research Solutions Global who presented the economic policy scenarios this week. He spoke to us about what economic modelling can tell us about South Africa’s future.
Thokozo Mjo, founder of the Beyond the Lemonade Stand spoke about Beyond the Lemonade Stand, a social venture looking to create a new generation of entrepreneurs who can make a difference. The organisation will be participating in the Basha Uhuru Festival.
Siggi Nonhono manager of The Munching Mongoose, spoke about a new a pop-up shop known as the ‘honesty store” situated at 27 Boxes in Melville. The store puts its faith in all South Africans, by operating unstaffed and with an honesty box payment system.
Professor Sarah Wurz, from the School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies at Wits spoke about the earliest archaeological evidence that reveals anatomically modern humans were roasting and eating plant starches, such as those from tubers and rhizomes, as early as 120,000 years ago.
Steve Blatherwick from Electric Safari Vehicles in Mbombela, Mpumalanga spoke about converting safari vehicles to become electric vehicles, in order to make them more environmentally friendly.
Nduduzo Makhathini is a traditional healer, university lecturer, composer and musician. He spoke to us about “Going Back to the Truth of Space”, a new Jazz and Dance Production set to launch at the 2019 National Arts Festival.
Nobesuthu Rayi, acting executive producer for the National Arts Festival spoke about what we can expect from the 2019 edition of the festival which takes place in Makhanda, Eastern Cape from June 27 to July 7.
Aneshree Naidoo, Facilitator at Art of Living spoke about a yoga event that took place today ( Saturday 22 June) at the University of Johannesburg in Soweto, hosted in celebration of International Yoga Day
Dr Alessandra Prioreschi, Associate Director and Researcher at the Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit spoke about a research conducted by Wits University’s Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit on youNg women in Soweto. The research identified many barriers to healthy eating, among them the cost of and access to healthy food options.
Tshepo Ramutumbu, founder of the Mbuyisa School of Arts and Culture spoke about Mbuyisa Makhubu the 18-year-old South African school boy seen carrying Hector Pieterson in a famous photograph taken by Sam Nzima on 16 June 1976. He also spoke about the aims and objectives of the Mbuyisa School of Arts and Culture
Lehlohonolo Peega – A music student at Wits and Phiwe Mncwabe – BA social science graduate share their views on the youth of South Africa and the challenges they face.
Dr Thandi Ndlovu, sister of Hastings Ndlovu talks about her brother, who was a schoolboy that was killed in the Soweto uprising against the apartheid system on June 16 1976 in South Africa.
Mr Sifiso Mtsweni, executive Chairperson of National Youth Development Agency, spoke about the education system of today and creating a better learning environment for our youth.
Errol Freeman, marketing director at Lulaway spoke about how SMEs play an important role in solving youth unemployment in SA.
Nyiko Ashley Mabasa, the Wits University SRC Secretary General and Master Candidate at Wits, spoke about the role of youth in dealing with 21st century challenges.
We spoke to Senzo Nhlapho an Artist who will be painting a live portrait of Mbuyisa Makhubo at the Box Shop June 16 Food Market in Soweto.
Lasseindra Ninja, a professional French queer dancer is an emblematic figure of voguing in France, She spoke about Vogue Nights Jozi, an event for the queer community who are seeking visibility, survival, and acceptance in a city that hardly acknowledges their existence.
Ntokozo Khambule plays a bold brave and headstrong woman who defies culture and her elders in Nomalizo, The Brave. The musical is a tale of love which comes to the Playhouse for a short season from 26 until 30 June.
Dr Richard, Paediatric Pulmonologist at Sandton MediClinic and Cystic Fibrosis Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee at Wits University spoke about cystic fibrosis and how pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy plays a key role in maintaining health in people with cystic fibrosis.
Jaryd Hermann the co-founder and Head of Product and Experience at WeCast spoke about WeCast, a mobile app for casting professionals, models, actors and other talent. It is the first of its kind in SA with very little like it globally.
Our guest presenter was ambassador, Nozipho January-Bardill, chairperson of the UN Global Compact Local Network in South Africa. She was joined by her two chosen guests, Tiekie Barnard, founder & CEO of Shift Social Development and founder & CEO of Shared Value Africa Initiative, as well as Dr Achieng Ojwang, Executive Director: Global Compact Network SA
Nkanyezi Masango, founder of Blackboard & creative director at King James Group talks about this initiative that helps school pupils use their creativity to shape their future. and how he believes that true transformation of the advertising industry starts in under-privileged high schools.
Leigh Dawber, Cape Town Tourism Head of Marketing, talks about their tongue-in-cheek video which pokes fun at common perceptions of Cape Town and shifting away from traditional tourism campaigns
Our first thought leader is Keneilwe Moropa, South African nano researcher, was named runner-up in the international FameLab competition in the UK and she speaks about her research on water pollution. Our second thought leader Koketso Moeti, founding executive director of amandla.mobi, talks about the fact that the Listeriosis policy has not yet passed,
Damien Mander, founder of International Anti-Poaching Foundation talks about Africa’s first armed, all-women anti-poaching unit known as the Akashinga (The Brave Ones). This community-driven conservation model empowers disadvantaged women to restore and manage large wilderness areas and Mander talks about how they work with rather than against the local population for the long-term benefits of their own communities and nature.
Jude Kenrick and Dominic Hurd of the popular Jozi-based group, Easy Freak joined us in-studio to talk about their sophomore album entitled 'no LIES'
Esmé Groenewald- from the South African Sommeliers Association & Debbie Combrink – CEO of TOPS at SPAR Wine Show joined us in studio to talk about the TOPS at SPAR Wine Show talking place in Johannesburg today. We are later joined on the phone by Craig Cormack the Chef who prepared the food for wine pairing.
Lindsey Parry, the Comrades Marathon Association’s official coach provides running tips for participants of the the Comrades Marathon which takes place tomorow.
Katekani Mkhavele, South African Elderly Football Association coordinator spoke about the gogos who have been selected by SAEFA to be part of the South African gogos team to face French grannies during the Fifa Women’s World Cup, which starts next week Wednesday.
David Shields, founder of GEM project talks about GEM-the mobile payment platform that offers digital rewards for social action. Users earn GEMs by volunteering their time and efforts to helping improve their community.
The South African Reserve Bank and the South African Mint, announced the release of a series of six new commemorative circulation coins as part of the ‘SA25 – Celebrating South Africa’ coin series. We spoke with Poet Lebo Mashile and artist, Neo Mahlangu about the new R2 circulation coins, depicting five different rights in the Bill of Rights.
Nick Dreyer Veldskoen CEO and co-founder of Digital Online Retail Products and Platform spoke about expanding the South African shoe brand Veldskoen to America and the United Kingdom.
Our guest presenter was Professor Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela, award-winning author and eminent scholar, and Research Chair in Studies in Historical Trauma and Transformation at Stellenbosch University.
We were also joined by Nomfundo Mogapi - clinical psychologist and manager of the Trauma and Transition Programme at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation where she leads a dynamic, passionate and committed team of multidisciplinary professionals.
Our third guest was Marietjie Oelofsen – Co-author of the book : These Are the Things that Sit with Us.
Mich Atanga Google SA public affairs & Communications head, spoke about the Google child online safety campaign run in commemoration of child protection week.
Mandisa Ralane -Director of Encounters South African International Documentary Festival talks about the encounters South African international documentary film festival
Linda Daniels, Marketing and communications officer at Salesian Life Choices talks about the ’30 Stories in 30 Days Campaign’ to celebrate South Africa’s National Youth Month.
Our thought leaders were Phephelaphi Dube, who is a Director at the Centre for Constitutional Rights and Nadine Nunan, Scientific Affairs & Education Manager at 3M Medical Solutions Division, Health Care Business Group.
Phephelaphi spoke about the recent cabinet reshuffle and the factors we ought to consider from a legal perspective, while Nadine spoke about the importance of celebrating nurses in light of nurse’s month.
Dr Jennifer Fitchett is a senior lecturer in physical geography in the school of geography, archaeology and environmental studies at the University of the Witwatersrand. She spoke to us about why the Indian Ocean is spawning strong and deadly tropical cyclones
Boxer Alka Matewa and Koen Augustijnen – Director and choreographer talk about the International Flemish dance landscape which showcases in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Philippe Frydman, Consultant for Thava talks about the Award-winning Indian restaurant Thava which recently opened at Montecasino. The restaurant is bringing a fresh new take on Indian cuisine.
David Kau - leading comedian, talks about his up coming comedy show Blacks Only Cabinet Reshuffle
Fanyana Hlabangane – Screenwriter talks about being one of the South Africans selected to participate in the African Screenwriter's Residency 2019 Cannes Film Festival in the Realness leg .
Savanthika Pillay Fascilitator of parenting workshops at Imago, talks about running parenting workshops in light of Global Day of Parents.
Brand Africa has announced the Top 100 brands in Africa in their 7th annual Brand Africa 100: Africa's Best Brands. Karin Du Chenne - Chief Growth Officer Africa Middle East at Kantar talks unpacks the report.
eSports Contender and Gaming Enthusiast Julia Bish Robson talks about breaking through in a male dominated industry.
Our guest presenter was writer and activist, Sisonke Msimang, who works on race, gender, democracy and politics. She is the author of Always Another Country and The Resurrection of Winnie Mandela.
Abu Addae, CEO and co-founder of LifeCheq talks about this innovative tech-based personal finance startup that makes holistic independent advice accessible to more people.
Tseliso Rangaka, chairperson of Loeries, talks about the abundance of creativity in Africa
Professor Gilbert Rochon, Co-Chair of the Higher Education Initiative of the New York-based African Renaissance and Diaspora Network and Bebe Oyegun-Adeoye, business consultant at Talent Talks Africa, share their stories of the week. Prof Rochon focused on forced migration from Africa, during the slave trade to North and South America and Oyegun-Adeoye, focused on the strides made, challenges and opportunities in corporate Africa
Emile Coetzee, winner of Future Leaders Forum at the World Exhibition for Incentive Travel, Meetings and Events (IMEX) 2019 talks about her winning concept "Forbidden Fruit", that would ensure food security in the future.
Award winning chef and owner, Coco Reinarhz, joined us in-studio to talk African cuisine on Africa Day and about his new restaurant,Epicure
Charles Nyuykonge, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Global Dialogue, in Pretoria, talks about the African Union's Agenda 2063: Goals
Author and traveller, Lerato Mogoatlhe, talks about her book "Vagabond - Wandering through Africa on faith" that tells the story of her travels through the continent
During the 50th Anniversary of the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon held on the 20 April 2019, Advocate Marukgwane Moremogolo ran reading Zakes Mda’s The Zulus of New York.
He spoke to us about the purpose of reading a book while running, to raise awareness of the importance of books and literacy.
The campaign will see Advocate Moremogolo running the second half of Comrades Marathon reading a book to raise more than 600 books for the National Book Week in September 2019.
Internationally renowned dancer and choreographer Gregory Maqoma spoke about his illustrious career which started in the late 1980’s. We are later joined by his two guests : textile and knitwear designer, Laduma Ngxokolo and Thuthuka Sibisi -Composer, director and theatre-maker.
Reatile Moalusi –documentary photographer spoke about debunking myths about vitiligo through his art exhibition titled “Molelo Wa Badimo”.
Colleen Higgs, founder of Modjaji Books spoke about Modjaji Books ,an independent feminist press that publishes Southern African women writers. Modjaji Books fills a gap by providing a platform for serious and ground-breaking writing by new and established women writers with brave voices.
Professor Talita Greyling, a researcher in the field of wellbeing economics and development economics at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) along with Auckland University of Technology’s Dr Stephanie Rossouw have developed a ‘happiness index’ that measures the emotional temperature of the economy and track the country’s happiness sentiment. Professor Talita Greyling spoke about how governments are able to influence the gross national level through the institutional and policy framework they establish.
Yase Godlo the Director of Mandela Day and outreach programmes at the Nelson Mandela Foundation spoke about the new strategy for Mandela Day and goals over the next 10 years.
We are later joined by Gareth van Onselen, Head of Politics and Governance at the SA Institute of Race Relations who gave an analysis of SA’s elections and what the results mean for the future of SA.
Professor Tobias Barnard - Director of Water and Health Research Centre within the Faculty of Health Science at the University of Johannesburg talks about a new mobile laboratory developed by the University of Johannesburg aimed at combatting disease outbreaks, Escherichia coli and sewage in water.
Members Ndumiso Manana and Philip Scheibel of South African/ German jazz and neo soul group Seba Kaapstad joined us in-studio to talk about the group and their new album titled, Thina,
Candice Adams, campus principal of Capsicum Culinary Studio in Rosebank, Thabiso Zondo (student), Russell Adams (student) joined us in-studio
Bruce Young, Director of Eye of the Pangolin, talks about this ground-breaking new documentary that is fighting to save the pangolin
Morongoa Ramaboa, Robben Island Museum Spokesperson, talks about how Robben Island Museum will be implementing a two-tier pricing for international and South African visitors.
Dr Duane Blaauw is a senior researcher in health systems and health policy research at the Centre for Health Policy (CHP) in the School of Public Health (SPH) at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, talks about the recent study that has exposed very serious shortcomings with the way doctors and nurses are prescribing antibiotics
Shani Krige from Candide South Africa talks about what one can do to save the bees and .about the social and eco-conscious gardening app, Candide, that will tell you which plants are most bee-welcoming.
Our Guest Presenter was Abdullah Verachia, CEO of the Strategists and faculty member at GIBS and he was joined by his chosen guests Nick Binedell, founding Dean of GIBS and Siddika Osman, CEO of Ngwete IT solutions
Mashudu Makhokha, Director of Lapalala Wilderness School is one of the nominees in the Eco-Angel category at the 2019 Eco-Logic Awards and he talks about how they teach the youth about bioversity and nature conservation
Firdouza Waggie, Associate Professor at the University of the Western Cape talks about how interprofessional collaboration and teamwork could improve South Africa’s health system
Teresa (Terry) Oakley-Smith , founder and managing director of Diversi-T and Busisiwe Mavuso– COO of Business Leadership South Africa, shared their stories of the week, focusing on diversity and how it can drive levels of social cohesion and opportunities for small business after the election
Dr Sudhakar Muniyasamy, CSIR senior researcher talks about developing 100% degradable plastic made from sugar cane bagasse and maize stalk as an alternative to reduce environmental pollution
INTERVIEWEE: Zandi Tisani, director Red Bull Music to release Rave & Resistance; a music documentary that looks at the birth of club culture in Johannesburg, featuring the views of industry giants such as Oskido, Lakuti, Bob Mabena, Vinny Da Vinci, DJ Christos, Trompies and G-Force, as they take people on a journey to the origins of dance music in South Africa. The documentary will be available on Red Bull YouTubeand Red Bull TV from Friday, 10 May 2019 from 8am CAT
INTERVIEWEE: Aysegul Ergul
Do you want to have iftar (fast breaking) dinner with a Muslim family? During the month of Ramadan in the lunar calendar, Muslims fast by abstaining from consuming water or food from dawn to sunset. After the sunset, they break their fast with a meal called “Iftar”. This is an important time not only to break fast but also share this meal with friends including those of different faiths. It is truly a special time when people of different backgrounds come together and share in the Iftar experience, learning about different cultures and faiths in the process as we believe building peaceful societies start with knowing one another.
Major Mandisa Nomcebo Mfeka
Major Mandisa Nomcebo Mfeka, a Combat Pilot in the South African Air Force. She is regarded as the world’s first Black African female fighter pilot and hails from South Africa! Mandisa, who was born in Ntuzuma Kwazulu-Natal grew up in Malvern. She says she realised her love for aviation when she was about five years old when her mother and grandmother used to take them to airshows in Virginia Airport
Interviewee: Musa Mpofu - Local Representative of the World Fair Trade Organization
World Fair Trade Day takes place on 11th May 2019. Organised by the World Fair Trade Organisation, the aim of the day is to celebrate Fair Trade and encourage the public to, where possible, choose Fair Trade goods, becoming fair and ethical consumers.
Dr Alfonso JK Pecoraro, Cardiologist and Executive of SA Heart Association
In South Africa, cardiovascular disease (CVD) which includes coronary artery disease (CAD), is the leading cause of death after HIV/Aids2, and the most frequent cause of death worldwide today.1. More South Africans die of CVD than of all the cancers combined2. A common symptom of CAD is angina, yet many people don’t even know what that is. As a result, it is under-recognised and undertreated.
Wiebe Wakker is a Dutch motorcar driver and adventurer who also holds the current world record for completing the longest ever electric car trip in the world covering a distance of about 95,000 kilometres (59,000 mi). On 15 March 2016, he started his journey through his own electric car from his home country Netherlands to reach his final destination in Australia. On 7 April 2019, he managed to complete his journey taking 1,119 days by crossing 33 countries without even visiting a gas station.
Music Producer and founder of Native Rhythms Records, Dr Sipho Sithole, joined us in-studio as our guest presenter. We were also joined by Thembi Kunene-Msimang and Muzi Kuzwayo, who wre Dr Sithole's chosen guests.
The Citizen, South Africa's fourth-biggest website, with over 4.4 million unique browsers has just launched a new platform - Parenty. Leigh Tayler, co-editor of Parenty talks about the platform, which has been created as a destination and community for modern-day South African parents.
Dave Fisher, photographer and founder of Ibali Photo Collective spoke about the upcoming nonprofit photography project with students from Muizenberg High School and a visiting American school.
The project is inspired by the recent tragic death of Janet Ntozini, a Muizenberg High School student who got killed while coming to the aid of a disabled boy, an event that greatly affected the school.
Professor Glenda Daniels, Associate Professor in Media Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand spoke about how South Africa ranks in the press freedom stakes. The latest World Press Freedom Index released by Reporters without Borders rates the state of press freedom in South Africa as “satisfactory”.
Dr. Nomvuselelo Songelwa - CEO of Jurni spoke about the highlights of the 2019 Africa Travel Indaba and the recent launch of Jurni. We are later joined by Vuyo Mhaga, Spokesperson for Sport & Recreation Ministry congratulates Caster Semenya for her victory at the opening leg of IAAF Diamond League in Doha, Qatar. He also discussed Caster’s recent IAAF judgment and what it means for her future.
Nadine Nunan - Scientific Affairs & Education manager in the medical solutions division at 3M spoke about the importance of washing your hands to prevent risk of infection.
Sunday 5 May 2019 has been declared International Hand Hygiene Day, and the World Health Organisation calls on everyone to be inspired by the global movement to achieve better health and well-being for all.
Upcoming musician, Cazz spoke about the release of her debut 5 track EP, “Bittersweet” and the EP will move every listener’s heartstrings.
Launching her career almost 5 years ago, Cazz strips down to a more acoustic feel as she teams up with producer Barry Berk on the EP.
Chef Daniela Gutstadt from Culinary Table spoke about showcasing her mouth-watering dishes during the upcoming American Express Winter Sculpture Fair at Nirox Sculpture Park. The exhibition opens its doors on the weekend of 11th and 12th May 2019.
Justin Coomber an adventure/documentary photographer from Cape Town, spoke about his 2500km cycling journey from Musina in Limpopo to Cape Town. With his one-month long campaign, Justin hopes to raise R 150 000.00 on donations to support the Warrior on Wheels Foundation, an organisation that helps disabled kids.
Ryan Sanderson, Exhibition Director of Africa Health Exhibition and Conferences, spoke about the increasing demands on healthcare systems in Africa, which is influenced by the rising non-communicable diseases, such as cancer, hypertension, diabetes and heart disease.
He explained how the Africa Health Exhibition will be at the forefront of discussions focusing on how technology and innovation is transforming the healthcare system on the African continent.
We spoke to Pam Yako, South African Tourism Baord Chair about Africa's Travel Indaba which is showcasing Southern Africa’s best tourism products at the Durban International Convention Centre.
Canadian Stand up comedian Russell Peters is returning to South Africa as part of his brand new Deported World Tour. We spoke to him about his upcoming three city tour in South Africa which is organised by Comedy Central and Real Concerts.
THANDO HOPA, MODEL ACTRESS, WRITER, LAWYER , ACTIVIST
Khulile Vilakazi-Ofosu -chief executive and founder of the Sibahle doll collection. (The trendy dolls have lifelike afro-textured hair that can be plaited and African names like Bontle and Nobuhle)
SAMUKELISIWE JALI - Ad hoc Lecturer at University of KwaZulu-Natal and Admitted Attorney of the High Court in the Republic of South Africa.
PROFESSOR ROB BLUMENSCHINE, CHIEF SCIENTIST AT PAST (THE PALAEONTOLOGICAL SCIENTIFIC TRUST).
DANELA CONTI BRYANT - Decorex Cape Town 2019 Designer Spotlight (Exhibitor of the Danela Conti Bryant brand )
Decorex Cape Town brings global décor trends home
This year’s premier décor and design exhibition, Decorex Cape Town, will focus on the continent’s influence through its 2019 theme, “Designing for Africa – feels like home”. The region’s leading design visionaries will converge at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from May 1 to 5, showcasing innovative décor solutions that incorporate global trends.
Dr. Yjan Gordon- research scientist in astrophysics at the University of Manitoba in Canada
First black hole photo confirms Einstein’s theory of relativity
Black holes are long-time superstars of science fiction. But their Hollywood fame is a little strange given that no-one has ever actually seen one – at least, until now. If you needed to see to believe, then thank the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), which has just produced the first ever direct image of a black hole. This amazing feat required global collaboration to turn the Earth into one giant telescope and image an object thousands of trillions of kilometres away.
Chris Hattingh is a Researcher at the Free Market Foundation. He has an MPhil in Business Ethics from Stellenbosch University. He is the author of published articles on consumer rights, economic freedom, inequality and individual freedom.
Regulation of Airbnb is draconian
Government published the Tourism Amendment Bill on April 12. If this had happened on April 1, one could have believed that it was an April Fool’s Joke, so comical is the logic underlying the bill. The amendment, once adopted, will mean that all ‘short-term home rentals’ are legislated under the Tourism Act.
TU NOKWE, singer, actress, guitarist, composer, lyricist and teacher.
Besides being an actress, South African born Tu Nokwe is a singer, guitarist, composer, lyricist and teacher. Tu Nokwe’s passion and love for children and community is the driving force behind her music. This has seen her Album, African Child win ‘Best release from Africa’ on the British world music magazine. In South Africa, she has performed for the corporate, government and commercial audiences. She acted in the movies Shaka Zulu, The Red Scorpion and has mentored some of the actors for Sarafina, and many other artistic productions.
NONHLANHLA MOKOENA-CHIMHANDAMBA- MD & MASTER GROWER at Urban Grown
URBAN GROWN: CHANGING THE FACE OF FARMING
If you think farming only happens on the outskirts of the country and that it’s done by old people, think again! Urban Grown, a woman-owned and youth run Agricultural and Agro-processing business – based at Riversands Incubation Hub – is proof that this is certainly not the case. The business – established in 2015 by Nonhlanhla Mokoena Chimhandamba, ably supported by her husband Simbarashe ‘Simba’ Chimhandamba – is going against convention and farming close to the city using hydroponics.
Jean Van De Velde – Director Antoinette Louw – multi award-winning South African actress
An Act of Defiance review – Brilliant account of Bram Fischer The film has a potent message to impart, especially in the lead-up to the election in May.
An Act of Defiance is one of those films that will remain with you long after the images have disappeared from the screen.
This production is a vivid, brilliantly depicted account of the significant role Afrikaner advocate Bram Fischer played in the struggle for freedom, and in the riveting Rivonia Trial.
Kim Lazarus, Co-Founder of Goodbye Malaria Heidi Kerwan from Nova
Meet South Africa’s guilt-free chocolate
Goodbye Malaria and Nova Chocolate collaborate to create a life-changing chocolate
South African brands Goodbye Malaria and Nova Chocolate have teamed up to launch a feel-good, taste-good, does-good, artisanal chocolate that uses ethically sourced ingredients. Does it get any better than that? Well, actually it does. Every Bite Counts is also sugar-and-gluten-free, and 100% vegan-friendly, removing all the guilt without compromising on the taste.
Roberta Thatcher - organizer
Cannabis, craft and couture at the Keyes Pantry Market
The Keyes Pantry Market returns to Rosebank on 27 April. Here’s what you can expect this month:
Cannabis
Everybody’s talking about it: CBD oil. Touted as a cure-all for everything from anxiety to insomnia, pain and cancer-related symptoms, the cannabis-derived oil is taking the world of alternative healing by storm. But can it really improve your quality of life? Cannabis advocate and alternative doctor Mike Renda will be giving a free talk at 10.30am in the Mesh Cinema on the uses of CBD oil, followed by a Q&A session.
Lars Fischer - Operating Director, Michael Page Africa
South African salaries in 2019: what top professionals earn
Specialist recruitment firm Michael Page has published its latest salary survey, showing what skilled professionals in 180 different jobs in South Africa can expect to earn in 2019. According to the recruitment specialists, the South African labour market has once again experienced an unpredictable year.
Professor Lucille Blumberg – Chairperson of the South African Malaria Elimination Committee and Deputy-Director of Epidemiology & Medical Consultant, Centre for Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases
Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease caused by any one of five malaria parasite species i.e Plasmodium falciparum, ovale, vivax, malariae and knowlesi. The disease is transmitted to people by the female Anopheles vector mosquito. This disease is a leading cause of debilitating illness, with over 200 million cases each year from around the world. The disease is widespread in Africa, and over one million people die of malaria every year on the continent, mostly children under the age of five.
Peter Mills, Chairman of Game Rangers Association of Africa
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: AFRICAN RHINO CONSERVATION LEADERS
Nominations have officially opened and are invited from the five rhino range states of Africa.
The 2019 Nomination Categories are: Best Field Ranger; Best Conservation Practitioner; Best Political, Investigative and Judicial support; Best Rhino Conservation Supporter; and Special
Award for Endangered Species Conservation. Nomination submissions will close on 24th May 2019 at 17:00.
Our guest presenter this week was Marianne Thamm and we were also in conversation with her chosen guests Neo Rakgajane and Soraya Salie, founder of the Bonteheuwel Walking Ladies
Michelle recently had the opportunity to walk the Blue Mountain Trail. On her journey she spoke to one of the lead guides, Jeffrey Michael Groenewald about the difference between the Blue Mountain Trail and Green Mountain Trail, as well as Nancy Tom from Malawi, a guide understudy.
PJ Sabbagha, founder of the My Body My Space: Public Arts Festival, spoke about the significant role that the festival plays in stimulating the local economy
Emmanuel Suquet, the chargé d’affaires a.i. (deputy head of mission of the French embassy) and Rehema Isa, CEO of Hadithi Media, share their stories of the week focusing on the burning of Notre Dame, whilst Rehama focused on the African child's solutionist mindset and one's individual purpose and utility
Professor Sylvester Chima (Head of the Programme of Bio and Research Ethics and Medical Law at UKZN, spoke about the ethical and legal considerations around the legalizing of cannabis use and says that it boils down to balancing the potential medical benefits with the rights of the individual and the rights of others.
Adama Sanneh, CEO of the Moleskin Foundation talks about the foundation and how creativity can drive social change
Karl Tessendorf and Greg Gilowey talk about their book "Beer Country’s Beer. Food. Fire"
Dr Francois Johannes Cleophas, Ph.D. Sport Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Stellenbosch explains why South African sport history needs to be retold from a decolonised perspective
Johann van Tonder, Researcher and Economics at Momentum talks about the decline in decline in household wealth
Raquel de Castro Maia, talks about the indigenous flora and fauna on Gondwana Game Reserve along the Garden Route and the discovery of a rare orchid population that was thought to be nearly extinct
Yvette Young, founder of Adult for People with Autism (APPA) talks about the challenges that parents of autistic adults face and the limited number of autism-specific facilities on offer for autistic adults
Our guest presenter, Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman who is a world-renowned Philanthropist and Founder of ‘Gift of the Givers’ spoke about how he terminated his practice in June 1994 to concentrate fully on Gift of the Givers Foundation, which he founded in 1992. He is later joined by DR Gideon Groenewald hydrologist, geologist and palaeontologist and Dr Yakub Essack-head of the Gift of the givers medical team, who spoke about their meaningful contribution in helping distressed communities across the globe.
Emerging Eastern Cape artist Sonwabiso Ngcai spoke about being crowned as the overall winner of 2019 PPC Imaginarium Awards. He took home R150 000 in cash for his sculpture entitled Isigu, or The Snare.
Guy Yachdav, project supervisor spoke about how computer algorithms predict next characters to be eliminated in 'Game of Thrones'. Computer science students at the Technical University of Munich have developed an application that scours the internet for data on the popular "Game of Thrones series," and uses an algorithm to predict which characters are most likely to survive to the end of its final season.
Astrid Treffry-Goatley, Post-doctoral Fellow at Networks of change and wellbeing at Centre for Visual Methodologies for Social Change at University of KwaZulu-Natal spoke about how storytelling can help alleviate the effects of disease.
A team of researchers from the University of Kwazulu Natal working across education, medicine and health conducted a study which combines storytelling with computer and video production technology.
Our Thought Leader Koffi Kouakou, Africa analyst and scenario strategist spoke about 39 year old Senegal-born Sibeth Ndiaye who has been recently appointed as the French government spokeswoman.
Later we were joined by Xolelwa Kashe-Katiya, Director of Project Management at Mapungubwe Institute For Strategic Reflection who spoke about the MISTRA Arts and National Development Imbizo.
Moude Maodi-Swartz, paralegal officer for the OUT wellbeing at Love Not Hate Legal Clinic spoke about the new LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) legal clinic that has been opened in Hatfield.
A 2016 study by the organisation found that 44% of LGBTI people surveyed said they had experienced discrimination in the previous two years, and 88% hadn’t reported these incidents.
Fehmida Jordaan, founder of the Halaal Goods Market talks about the market, which was launched in July 2017. The Halaal Goods Market is the first artisanal halaal food and design market in South Africa, which offers a variety of goods from halaal meals, delicacies, beverages and clothing.
Anaesthesiologist, Dr Bruce Biccard talks about the in-hospital maternal mortality rate following a Caesarean delivery in Africa, which may be 50 times higher than in high-income countries.
These were the findings of the African Surgical Outcomes Study that followed more than 3500 mothers from 22 African countries during a week of surgery in 2016.
Mapalo Makhu, Financial coach, author at founder of Woman & Finance talks about paying off your debt, from payday loans and credit cards to overdraft and store clothing accounts.
According to the National Credit Regulator, nearly 25 million people in South Africa are in debt, and 40% of them are behind on their repayments. This is a staggering number.
Seven year old Simthandile Tshabalala aka SimTiger is a golf prodigy, having competed and won several Golf competitions worldwide. He spoke to us about being ranked 15th in the world in his age category and winning over 20 trophies. We were later joined by his father - Bonginkosi Tshabalala
Daniel Torres from Astroland agency talks about his company’s latest project. Astroland is creating a mock human settlement in a cave in Cantabria, Spain intended to simulate what life could be like for a team of Martian pioneers.
Journalist and Writer Pippa Green spoke about her career, the South African media industry and being recently appointed as a press Ombudsman. She was later joined by Advocate Dumisa Ntsebeza who became a member of SERI's Board of Directors in June 2016 and Mathatha Tsedu who is an Adjunct professor and Acting Executive Director for South African National Editors Forum.
Maryana Iskander, CEO of Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator talks about winning the 2019 Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship. Founded by Silicon Valley entrepreneur Jeff Skoll, this prestigious award recognises change agents whose innovations have had significant, proven impact on the world’s most pressing problems.
Kamo Sesing, founding member of BookBeak spoke about a new mobile app BookBeak, which aims to take African short stories to the world. BookBeak is the first African app-based platform to aggregate African short stories from published, unpublished and self-published writers and serve them to a global audience.
Karyn Maughn who is an Author & Journalist at TisoBlackstar spoke about the Party Funding Bill and how it will improve transparency of political party funding. Later on we also spoke to Marius Reitz, Head of Africa at cryptocurrency company Luno who spoke about why Bitcoin surged by 20% in the last week.
Dr Robert Morrell who works in the Office of the Vice Chancellor at the University of Cape Town, spoke about how globalisation and new technology have changed the ways that knowledge is made, disseminated and consumed.
Eastern Cape’s rising star Ami Faku talks about her latest single Ubuhle Bakho, her music endeavors and being a contestant on the music programme The Voice.
Executive chef, Amori Burger, joined us in-studio to chat about her latest venture - Van Der Linde Restaurant, which is located in Linden in Johannesburg
Dr Duncan Carmichael, author of the book, Younger For Longer, explains how individuals can achieve optimum health through understanding vital workings and processes of the body.
Siyanda Sopangisa, co-founder of Khayelitsha Canoe Club talks about how they are teaching children to paddle, whilst also raising awareness about wetlands.
South Africa's top comedy ventriloquist, Conrad Koch, joined us in-studio in studio as out guest presenter. We were also in conversation with comedian Stuart Taylor and David Gore, founder of the College of Magic, as Conrad's chosen guests
Emanuela Zuccalà an independent journalist, writer and film-maker spoke about Crossing The River, a multimedia project combining texts, videos, photos, and data journalism with interactive maps to narrate stories. Crossing The River has played an instrumental role in narrating the everyday challenges of three African female health workers who are making a difference within their communities by promoting women’s right to health.
Stephen Hollis, partner at Adams and Adams spoke about the Copyright Amendment Bill and concerns around how it will impact the creative sector.
Our Thought leader, social cohesion advocate & one of the founding members of Lead SA, Yusuf Abramjee spoke about the devastating effects of Cyclone Idai and how we can all contribute through humanitarian aid. Later on Prof Tawana Kupe, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria talks about launching the Future Africa Campus.
Photo Journalist Anton Crone spoke about the Imizamo Yethu shack fire which displaced hundreds of residents in 2017. He also discussed the role of citizen journalism in providing coverage of the repercussions of the incident.
This year marks the 15-year anniversary of the establishment of the Durban Film Office (DFO), the eThekwini Municipality’s film industry development unit. Toni Monty, head of Durban Film Office talks reflects on this important milestone, as the offices’ achievements to date.
We spoke to Dr Tracy Nelwamondo’s who specialises in the use of heritage and indigenous food to combat modern lifestyle diseases. Her passion for the healing properties of ancient plants such as Marula and Baobab that led her to found Modern Traditions .
Former commercial apiarist Neil Rusch talks about how SA could be turned into a land of honey through tree beekeeping. Using basic tools, Rusch’s hives are made from hollowed-out tree stems and look more like surreal, plump-bellied sculptures.
David Thomson, Senior Legal Adviser for Sanlam Trust talks about the importance of writing a will and how to ensure your estate will provide sufficiently for those you leave behind?
Game developer, Bahiyya Khan talks about her online game After Hours , which won the Best Student Game’ award at the Independent Games Festival in San Francisco
Rayne Stroebel, founder of Memory Café and MD of care-home company Geratec talks about establishing the cafe in Hout Bay Cape Town . Memory Café is a place where people with dementia can hang out without feeling judged or being treated condescendingly.
James Urdang, founder and CEO of Education Africa, public speaker, humanitarian and social entrepreneur joined us as our guest presenter. We were also in conversation with Sudeshan Reddy, communication specialist at the United Nations Children's Fund South Africa Office and Rabbi Stern from the Sydenham Shul.
Mpho Vackier of Urban Native design brand, chats about her interior and furniture designs and collaborating with Brand South Africa on their recent campaign, which focuses on local entrepreneurs in the creative and design space, who have turned their passions into successful enterprises.
The 24th of March marks World Tuberculosis (TB) Day and Prof Grant Theron, Associate professor at University of Stellenbosch talks about the causes of this drug-resistant disease
Carl Bernadac, Deputy Director for Southern Africa at Agence Française the Développement (AFD) and Neo Ntsoma, lead photographer of the “Inequality: a Different Picture” exhibition joined us in-studio to talk about the exhibition, which is the end product of a mentorship project launched by AFD in partnership with Igalelo, a South African notfor-profit organisation dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs from underprivileged areas of Cape Town.
Dr Jarrad Wright , Principal Engineer of Energy Systems at CSIR Energy Research Centre and Themba Masango, co-founder and secretary general of #NOTINMYNAME campaign share their stories of the weeks focusing on load shedding and gender based violence initiatives organised by #NOTINMYNAME
Zoë Gauld-Angelucci, Head of Programmes at Greenpop talks about the impact that climate change can have on animals
Dean Flanagan, media liaison of the Standard Bank Jazz Festival talks about the 32nd edition of the Standard Bank Jazz Festival, which takes place on the 27 June – 7 July in Makhanda.
Sizo Henna the owner and founder of Blaque Wine & Grill House joins us in studio to talk about the restaurant's modernised African traditional foods. Their menu includes mngusho, samp, oxtail potjie, ulushu (tender home-cooked tripe), umleqwa or ‘roadrunner’ chicken and more.
Rifqa Carr, in Driver spokesperson, talks about the local launch of a new e-hailing app called inDriver. The app is currently used by 20-million people across more than 200 cities around the world.
Dr Benjamin Smart, a senior lecturer in philosophy at the University of Johannesburg talks about the UJ and Oxford-led researcher which is published in The Journal for Evaluation in Clinical Practice and The Canadian Medical Association Journal .
The researchers suggest that the CKD "stage" system of classification should be replaced with a "kidney age" system similar to the "heart age" system often employed in cardiology.
Mentalist and memory expert Michael Abrahamson talks about breaking the PI challenge record. The Pi Challenge was created for people with a penchant for numbers and more importantly those who are up for the challenge to join the ranks of the best memorisers in the world.
We profile our Guest Presenter Athol Williams who is a social philosopher, author, strategy adviser, literacy activist. We discussed his illustrious career, holding numerous senior executive roles and founding a number of companies and NGOs. We were later joined by his wife Taryn Lock co-founder of Read to Rise, and his brother Nicholas Williams a management consultant.
Linda Diedericks, Human Rights Policy Officer at the Deutsche Embassy talks about women's safety and security when browsing the internet. She also talks about an upcoming event focusing on internet spaces, to be held at the Constitution HIll.
Dancer and choreographer Mamela Nyamza talks about the rebranding of the Dance Umbrella to The Dance Umbrella Africa Festival. It showcases from March 31to April 7 at the State Theatre Complex in Pretoria.
Tali Nates, director of the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre talks about the official opening of the centre and its world class permanent exhibition.
Willem van der Post, founder and CEO of xTech.Institute talks about the Exponential Quotients research results. Later we are joined by David Dickens, CEO of the Direct Marketing Association of SA who talks about spam marketing campaigns. Jamil F. Khan Wits PhD Critical Diversity Studies candidate and Columnist for Sowetan talks about the Christchurch attacks this week.
Teacher Phenyo Victorian Violet Koka is the winner of the Excellence in Primary school teaching category at the recent National Teaching Awards and she talks about what this awards means to her as a teacher
Michael Richard actor and narrator of Into The Woods talks about the new musical . In this magical and witty production, James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favourite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, modern classic.
Chef Didier Philipot talks about his French fine dining restaurant Gout De France based in Pretoria. He has over 20 years of experience in French Cuisine and his menu is focused on intense flavours and traditional dishes from all regions of France.
Paracyclist Jaco van Gass talks about the Absa Cape Epic, an annual mountain bike stage race to be held in the Western Cape, South Africa
Siphesihle Lwazi Mshibe talks about being selected for the 6- to 12-month apprenticeship for the 2018 Design Foundation Awards
Behavioural Strategist Joni Peddie, MD of Making Resilient People talks about World Sleep Day and the importance of good quality sleep .
Nonhlanhla Phalama founder of Davinon Hydroponics talks about winning the Startupper challenge 2018 – 2019 organised by Total South Africa.
Wandile Sihlobo Chief Economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa and Commissioner at the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa talks about his life journey . We are later joined by his 2 guests Thabi Nkosi Executive Director of Research and Investments at AFGRI Group Holdings and Isaah Mhlanga Executive Chief Economist at Alexander Forbes.
Palesa Madumo, co-convenor of the Prism Awards talks about the PRISM Awards celebrating it’s 22nd anniversary and this year, the main focus is on transformation within the communications industry.
South African social entrepreneur, David Apostolov talks about being shortlisted for the 1 million-dollar Hult Prize. The Hult Prize was established in 2009 by an MBA student at Hult International Business School - Ahmad Ashkar and it has become the biggest engine to launch for-good, for-profit start-ups.
Thomas Mnguni, community campaigner at groundWork, and co-founder of Greater Middleburg association talks about how carbon emissions affect the environment and its effect of humans.
Busisiwe Mavuso– COO of Business Leadership South Africa talks about South Africa’s GDP growth rate which was predicted by World Bank to grow to 1.3% in 2019. Her interview is followed by Sabine Dall’Omo CEO of Siemens Southern and Eastern Africa who talks about the gender gap in the field of technology.
Willemien van Niekerk, CSIR senior researcher and project lead talks about a new online climate risk profiling and adaptation tool to assist municipalities across South Africa.
Talent manager Takunda Bimha & Comedian Prins join us in studio to talk about The Johannesburg International Comedy Festival to open with variety of shows full of music and laughter .
Michelle Constant interviewed sous chef at Club Med La Pointe Aux Cannoniers in Grande Baie, Gerrish Ragbo,in Mauritius . He has been working at Club Med for the past 4 years.
Christine Colvin, Senior Manager at Freshwater Programmes talks about WWF South Africa's fourth Journey of Water which aims to reconnect water users with their water source areas,
Dr Sudesh Sivarasu, Associate Professor at the University of Cape Town’s Department of Biomedical Engineering talks about UCT partnering with India university to develop a drug dispensing technology .
Dine With is a new platform that bridges the gap between townships and cities through hosting conversational dinners accompanied by African cuisine in different households. We spoke to the founder Luthando Dyasi
Winner of the 1986 Two Oceans Marathon and a prostate cancer survivor Thulani Sibisi talked about The Hollard Daredevil Run which takes place on the 15th of March at the Zoo Lake in Johannesburg.
Methil Renuka, Managing Editor of Forbes Africa and Forbes Woman Africa speaks about the Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit which took place on 8 March 2019. The Summit was hosted by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government and themed ‘New Wealth Creators’.
Celebrity chef, David Higgs talks to us about his restaurants, his cook book titled Mile 8 and being one of the judges of My Kitchen Rules SA. We are later joined by his two guests - musician J’Something and Greg Maloka, Managing Director at Kaya FM.
Annemarie Meintjes, deputy editor of VISI, talks about the publication's 100th edition and it's tremendous milestone
Author Niq Mhlongo is the guest curator of the Time of the Writer programme and he talks about the festival and literature in South Africa
Dr Admire Mare, Senior Lecturer: Journalism and Media Technology Communication at Namibia University Of Science And Technology talks about the study they have conducted to understand how journalists determine what to publish and how metrics are changing editorial decisions in African newsrooms
Prof. Kwandi Kondlo, Professor of Politics and Lisa Vetten, PHD fellow research associate, at Wits City Institute shared their highlights of the week focusing on the political spirituality of Robert Sobukwe’s leadership and its relevance today and the role of #NotOurLeaders campaign in fighting sexual harassment.
Lizette Moolman, Scientist (Forest & Fynbos Plant & Fauna Ecology) at San Parks talks about the study that was conducted that confirms the presence of a female elephant in the Knysna forest and its surrounds s
18 year old Marcin Patrzalek is a Polish guitar prodigy. He joined us in-studio to talk about his multi-dimensional style of acoustic guitar playing
Stacey Kirshenbaum, founder of Eat Your Heart Out, talks about their Jewish-inspired food
Julian Kubel, the founder of Butan, talks about the inspiration and growth of this local fashion brand
Niall Morris, secretary of The South African Gaelic Sports Foundation, talks about Gaelic Football and the growth of the sport in South Africa
Dr Cameron Bruce, founder of Chariot Health, talks about the reasons home care and home visits is making a come back
Musharrat Sharmee, co-founder of the Mango Meter app, talks about this feminist film review app, which was recently launched in Jakarta, Indonesia
Author Fred Khumalo, was our guest presenter this week. We were also in conversation with Dr Bongani Ngqulunga, a Director: Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and playwright and arts activist, Mike van Graan.
Dr. Same Mdluli, curator of "A Black Aesthetic: A View of South African Artists (1970 -1990)" speaks about the exhibition currently on at the Standard Bank Gallery in Johannesburg that draws from the University of Fort Hare art collection.
Urban designer and Keynote Speaker at the upcoming #cocreate Design Festival, Ifeoma Ebo, talks about design and built environment initiatives exploring the use of design to address public safety and social justice in marginalized communities
Michael Nassen Smith, editor of the book "Confronting Inequality: The South African Crisis" talks about the inequality crisis in the country and gives us some insight of the book.
This week Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, founder of Gift of the Givers and Dr Chris Thurman, Associate Professor in the School of Literature, Language and Media (SLLM) at Wits share their story of the week focusing on the water crisis in Makhanda and Tito Mboweni's budget speech
Dr Mmaki E. Jantjies, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Information Systems Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, University of the Western Cape talks about her research that looks at the role of language in mobile maths and science learning platforms
Shaun Miller, co-founder of Urban Micro Greens & Luke Van Der Merwe, farm manager talk about growing microgreens
Cape Town based musician Yanga Yaya joined us in-studio to talk about his musical journey
Dr Martin How, Royal Society University Research Fellow in the School of Biological Sciences, talks about the study they have undertaken that has found that stripes deter flies from landing on zebras.
The World Health Organisation has ranked ‘vaccine hesitancy’ as one of the top 10 threats to public health everywhere. Prof Shabir A. Madhi, Professor of Vaccinology: University of Witwatersrand talks about the importance of vaccination.
Dr Sze Wai Chan, medical oncologist and director at Sandton Oncology, talks about immunotherapy treatment for cancer patients and how it works
Hatem Alkhafaji, CEO and co-founder of Space Roasters, talks about how their start up is exploring launching a space capsule full of coffee beans into space and use the heat generated by atmosphere re-entry to roast them.
Milton Ndlakuse, musical director, tenor singer and keyboardist from the Soweto Gospel
Multiple award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir have won the Best World Music Album Grammy for their collection of songs titled Freedom.
Lara Granville –Director in the competition team at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr legal practise
Comedian Nik Rabinowitz joined us in-studio to talk about his latest show "Dry White", but also about the recent DNA test he took and what the test revealed.
Tyeya Ngxola and Timothy Stewart - Founders of the French-bistro-style restaurant called La Petit Maison in Melville
Dr Bronwyn Egan, Lecturer and PhD candidate, Department of Biodiversity, University of Limpopo
INTERVIEW – MELANIE MEDEL – FRIEND WHO PUSHED HIM TO WRITE
INTERVIEW: SIYA MNYANDA – CLOSE FRIEND
Dr Nicola Lister, Chief Scientific Officer & Medical Director, Novartis Southern Africa
Wayne Muller is publications editor/research fellow at the Africa Open Institute for Music, Research and Innovation at Stellenbosch University.
Gcinah Mhlophe - South African anti-apartheid activist, actress, storyteller, poet, playwright, director and author
Topic: Education in the hands of Future leaders – She had an amazing experience at a school In Isipingo south of Durban. She wants to congratulate the teachers from that school for doing great work
Catherine Constantinides - Humanitarian, Intl Climate & Enviro Activist. Entrepreneur. Mandela Washington Fellow. M&G Top200Young SAfricans.
TOPIC: How simple stationery can open up a child's mind and creative world. We delivered stationery in orange farm this week and some of the stories truly touched my heart. Some of these children have never owned stationery before.
Dr Dylan McGarry, Research Associate and Senior Researcher associated with the SARChI Chair in Global Change and Social Learning Systems in the Environmental Learning Research Centre (ELRC)
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Jonno Proudfoot - CEO of Real Meal Revolution and bestselling author of The Real Meal Revolution
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INTERVIEWEE: TANYA PAMPALONE – REPORTER FOR DAILY MAVERICK
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INTERVIEWEE: LUCAS BODIBE - MEDIA LIASON OFFICER AT MOTOR INDUSTRY OMBUDSMAN OF SOUTH AFRICA
INTERVIEW: BISHOP MALUSI MPUMLWANA INTERVIEW – PHILLIPPA YAA DE VILLIERS -WRITER AND PERFORMANCE ARTIST
David Richardson - Distinguished Professor and Director of the Centre for Invasion Biology at the Dept. of Botany & Zoology at Stellenbosch University
Bridget Pickering Executive member of Film and Vinyl Club Malusi Bengu co- writer of iSibaya and Inxeba (isiXhosa award winning film which tackles tradition, sexuality, masculinity, and what it means to be an outsider.
Nafisa Akabor - Freelance technology journalist covering consumer & business tech for 11+ years
Gavin Weale -Managing Director of Digify Africa (Digify Africa is a digital marketing skills training programme which creates meaningful opportunities for young disadvantaged South Africans.)
TOPIC: World Economic Forum theme which explores the impacts of globalisation and the 4th Industrial Revolution.
Banda Banda - musical director/producer of the series. Yonela Mnana – musician and pianist
Current Lifestyle Events, Food, Entertainment and Popular Culture by Michelle Constant.
Riyaadh Naidu - Horticulturist, also manages Cannamart the growth store and lecture of grow classes
Renaldo de Jager Co-founder of auction.co.za (South Africa’s first online car auction platform)
Mzwanele Manyi (Jimmy Manyi) Founding President of the Decolonisation Foundation & NEC member/Head of Policy & Strategy at African Transformation Movement (ATM).
Current Lifestyle Events, Food, Entertainment and Popular Culture by Michelle Constant.
MWENYA KABWE-Lead artist and Project director for the Johannesburg portion of the Babylon: Beyond Borders project
Bonang Mohale, CEO of Business Leadership SA (BLSA) joined us in-studio as our guest presenter. We were also in conversation with Busisiwe Mavuso, COO of BLSA, and Lesibana Fosu, CFO of BLSA
Kendal Makgamathe talks about Digital Lab Africa's call for projects which aims to provide a springboard to the creators of next-generation content
UK-based, South African born, artist, Jennifer Morrison, talks about her forthcoming exhibition titled ‘Surface Depth’.
Luvuyo Ndiki, founder of Red Cup Village, talks how they have used 3D printing technology to manufacture biodegradable cups made from sugarcane and corn-starch and how the company was inspired by his grandmother
Dion Chang, founder of Flux Trends talks about innovative trends to be expected in 2019
We review the stylish ‘social cafe’ Spilt Milk situated in Melville’s famous 7th Street.
Shando Theron- Head of Matrimonial Law Department at Theron & Theron Attorneys talks about why relationships fail and how the Family Dynamics Seminar will help to create healthy marriages.
Christina Hagen, Pamela Isdell Fellow of penguin conservation at BirdLife SA, talks about saving African penguins from extinction.
Our guest presenter was principal dancer and choreographer at Joburg Ballet, Kitty Phetla, who was also awarded the 2019 Standard Bank Young Artist Awards winner in Dance. Her chosen guests were master distiller, Andy Watts, Lerato Ngobeni, program manager at Harvard University’s Center for African Studies Africa Office and radio/ media personality, KG Moeketsi
Makhosi Msimango, owner of Ndzenga Tours and chairperson of the KwaZulu-Natal Chapter of WiT (Women in Tourism) talks about how the women involved within the tourism sector in KwaZulu-Natal have launched this empowerment programme to enhance opportunities within the tourism sector
Sifiso Mnisi, Head of Programme: Faculty of Humanities at The Independent Institute of Education, talks about what new prospective students should consider when signing up with institutions, that are still accepting applications for study in 2019.
Our thought leader was author, motivational speaker and businessman, Billy Selekane, looking at how we should approach the new year
Dr Catherine Draper, Senior Researcher at MRC/Wits Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit, talks about the recently launched 24-hour movement guidelines for children from birth to five years and how these guidelines recommend that children should participate in a range of play-based and structured physical activities that are appropriate for their age
Legendary musician, David Kramer, talk about his new musical "Langarm", which focuses on Cape Town’s ballroom dance culture in the 1960s.
Chef Fortunato Mazzone, owner and chef at Forti Grill and Bar, joined us in-studio to talk about Italian cuisine and his business
Nasmera Buckus, co-founder of The Startup Hatchery, talks about this virtual business incubator for entrepreneurs and innovators
Kirsten Hugo, organizer of eye gazing events, talks about the eye-gazing movement which aims to draw on mindfulness techniques and teaching one to be in the present
Luvoyo Pongolo, coordinator of Izandla Zethu African Jewellery talks about how the organisation gives young people jobs and help them build skill sets in the Walmer township, by producing jewellery using corrugated iron.
Andrea Blake, co-founder of Timeless Board Games talks about the monthly gaming gatherings, which aims to grow board games as a hobby and pastime in Gauteng.
Joan Joffe, long the doyenne of the South African IT industry, was our guest presenter. Her chosen guests were author, Sue Grant Marshall and Jenni Newman, public relations executive.
Allan van der Meulen, co-founder of Zlto, talks about how this start up is trying to reduce unemployment with blockchain technology and enabling young people to obtain work experience through community work
Jacqui Taylor, founder and managing director of Agritourism Africa talks about what Agritourism is and the importance to grow and cultivate Agritourism
Chef Jackie Righi-Boyd and Clayton Boyd - owners of Dolci Cafe talk about preparing authentic Italian cuisine.
Dr Sarah Venter, Ecologist and Founder of Eco Products Foundation talks about baobabs and it's important contribution to people’s livelihoods for food, fibre and medicine in Africa
Keitumetse Langa, co-founder and director of Ulanga bar talks about the benefits of mobile bars.
Lyneve Pieterse, co-founder and owner of The Smart Toy Club talks about renting out toys to save cash this festive season .
Sello Hatang, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, joined us as our guest presenter. His chosen guest to be interviewed were Ntsiki Sisulu, the granddaughter of mam Albertina Sisulu and Karabo Motaung, director of Women4Girls organisation
Nola Payne, Head of Faculty: Faculty of ICT, at the Independent Institute of Education gives tips what graduates must do in preparing for the job hunt
Darryl Erasmus, Chief Quality Assurance Officer at SA Tourism talks about SA Tourism's Welcome Campaign which aims to improve relations between border post officers and travellers during the busy festive season period.
Buhle Ngaba, writer and theatre practitioner talks about the book "The New Girl Code". which has been specifically localised by Ngaba. it aims to get young girls interested in tech skills such as coding.
Soweto-born chef Lesego Semenya, joined us in-studio to talk about his cookbook ""Dijo: My Food, My Journey.
Monde Sitole, educational strategist, adventurer and the pioneer of the NextSchool Initiative talks about his next challenge which is to climb Mount Everest without oxygen. The aim of the expedition is to raise funds to establish a primary school for girls in the village of Lady Frere in the Eastern Cape.
Gretchen Wilson-Prangley, founder and CEO of Play Africa talks about their children's play museum, based at Constitution Hill, and they have transformed the former prison into a hub of play, learning and discovery.
Steve Letsike, activist, feminist, social entrepreneur and vibrant human rights advocate talks about the challenges that the LGBTQI community still face
Egbert Harmse, owner of Cargokilts, a South African kilt manufacturer talks about these kilts have become popular among artisans and how it is woven on an authentic tartan loom in Kenya.
INTERVIEW – Dr Siphiwo Mahala novelist & recently received a PhD and producer of a film & play on Can Themba INTERVIEW - Prof Pumla Dineo Gqola - Dean of Research - University of Fort Hare Vice Chancellor
Professor Christopher partridge, author, editor, professor at Lancaster University in the UK, and founding co-director of the centre for the study of religion and popular culture.
South Africans are set to spend over R200bn this festive season with Steven Nathan - CEO of 10X Investments
Day of Reconciliation- Social cohesion is a nation building project – How can SA citizens contribute towards nation building and creating social cohesion in our society. Tsediso Mohlomi - Social Activist and Director of Special Projects, Strategic Partnerships and International Relations at Gauteng Department of Economic Development
Raymond Joseph –Journalism trainer / freelance Journalist and former Sunday Times News Editor
Frikkie Jonker, Cybersecurity - Anti-Piracy Director for Africa, Irdeto. He is based in the Netherlands
Tau Masemola, founder of Braai Guru joined us in-studio to talk about this lifestyle gourmet braai company
Front man of the band, Shadowclub, Jacques Moolman, talks about the band's new EP titled "Big Green Mamba Dream" and taking a two year hiatus.
Electronic musician, Felix Laband, talks about the audiovisual installation, which interrogates the idea of being silent, that he has created as part of his participation in the NIROX Foundation Artist Residency.
Tamuka Chandipa, co-founder of MaCroco Card Games, talks about him and his partner came up with the idea of the game and how it tasks players to test their memory, draw the missing parts on illustrations and a host of other activities.
Katherine Barker, Head of FundsAtWork at Momentum Corporate talks about the importance of a retirement and how much one should be saving
Prof Nando Ferreira from SU’s Division of Orthopaedics in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) talkS about the new orthopaedic procedure that can drastically improve the lives of leg amputees. The procedure involves the surgical implantation of a new type of prosthesis (OGAP-OPL) that does away with traditional suction sockets by directly attaching an amputee’s prosthetic limb to the skeleton.
Tourguide, photographer and YouTuber,Liaan Lategan, talk about his love for tarantulas and about Fatal Fangs, a global tarantula tournament via YouTube
Our guest presenter was Aisha Pandor, co-founder of SweepSouth. an online platform for booking, paying for and managing homes cleaning services from your laptop, phone or tablet. We were also in discussion with Phuti Mahanyele of Sigma Capital
Harriet Perlman, editor of the book "The Colour of Wine - Tasting Change" discusses how the book tells the personal journeys of black winemakers,
Multidisciplinary visual storyteller and music collector, Zara Julius, talks about the Proclamation 73 project and exhibition, that explores the family archives of people racialized as coloured and indian in Durban under the 1950 Group Areas Act.
Neil Robinson, CEO of Relate Trust and Kevin Welman, Director of By Design Communications, share their stories of the week, focusing on SA’s third quarter GDP results, which was announced this week and the Global Citizen festival's brand reputation from a country point of view and a corporate prospective.
Dec 09 is marked globally as the UN International Anti-Corruption Day. Bryan Hattingh, founder & CEO, Cycan, discusses what companies can do to minimise the damage from the corporate corruption fallout
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Tukwini Mandela – Director of The House of Mandela (Wouter collaborated with House of Mandela on this project)
Siphiwe Mkhonza - former Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana defender, currently SABC SPORT analyst
Prof. Sue Nicolson head of the Department of Zoology & Entomology, University of Pretoria
Our guest presenter this week was Shandukani Mulaudzi, the Head of Content at Breinstorm Brand Architects and a Columbia University Masters Grad. We were also in conversation with theatre practitioner, Andrew Buckland, Nolo Harmony and Shandu's sister, Tondi Mulaudzi,
Koketso Moeti, founder of amandla.mobi, a nonprofit community advocacy organization that aims to empower South Africans to become change-makers by democratizing technology and making it more accessible.s She is this year’s Waislitz Global Citizen Award grand prize winner and talks about the impact of this platform.
Dr Jean Mulopo, research professor in the Sustainable Energy and Environment Research Unit in the School Of Chemical And Metallurgical Engineering at Wits talks about bionic mushrooms which has been turned into a renewable energy generator using 3D printed materials and bacteria.
Ryan Falkenberg, co-founder and CEO of CLEVVA, an augmented intelligence technology and Donna Rachelson, CEO of Branding & Marketing YOU shared their highlights of the week
Lebo Ramafoko, CEO of Soul City Institute for Social Justice talks about the launch of an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot to support victims of domestic violence. The chatbot, known as rAInbow, aims to address issues of gender-based violence (GBV), partner control and unhealthy relationships, by providing information and support to victims of domestic violence and their friends and family.
Paul Zille, CEO of the Tourism Conservation Fund talks about his organisation launching Rhino Gin to aid in the conservation of rhinos, offering the public a way to make a difference.
Seb Schneider, founder of Motherland Coffee Company talks about creating a movement that reclaims Africa’s coffee heritage.
Rowan Pybus, producer of Makhulu Media producer talks about using Virtual Reality Films to tackle Stigma in HIV Treatment. Using the latest technology, the films help to demystify HIV testing.
As we commemorate World AIDS Day, Helen Rees, Founder and Executive Director of Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (WRHI) and University of Witwatersrand talks the link between HIV infections and contraceptives
Corruption Watch was named one of the winners in the Google Impact Challenge South Africa for their Bua Mzansi – Know Your Police Station project. Kavisha Pillay – Head of Stakeholder Relations and Campaigns at Corruption Watch, talks about how the organisation will develop an interactive online tool aimed at enhancing public participation and transparency in the South African Police Service (SAPS), which will enable communities to hold the police accountable.
Our guest presenter this week is Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng, Vice Chancellor of UCT. The two guests that she has chosen to interview is Lindiwe Tshabalala, a student of hers for many years and currently completing her PhD at UCT, as well as her sister, Shosho Mmutlana
Warren Nebe, founder and director of Drama For Life (DFL) talks about the 10th Drama for Life Conference and Festival ‘Transforming Arts | Transforming Lives’
Caroline Gillet talks about their project, Radio Live, which is an on-stage radio show concept that blends the energies of live music and debate to create a dynamic space for young people to speak out about the issues that are most important to them.
Koffi Kouakou, Africa analyst and scenario strategist, and Andile Tlhoaele, Chairperson at B-BBEE ICT Sector Council at B-BBEE ICT Sector Council sahre their highlight of the week
Dr Anish Shivdasani, founder and CEO of Giraffe, talks about this digital recruitment solution that connects medium skilled jobseekers with opportunities using their cellphone.
Director and actor , Ashley Dowds and the cast of The Curious Incident of the Dog In The Night Time talk about the play which is running at the Montecasino Theatre.
Instagram-famous couple, Chanel Cartell and Stevo Dirnberger talk about their initiative called “howfarfromhome” a year-long travel adventure.
Michael Harenberg, Director of Studies, Sound Arts at Bern University of the Arts talks about a project by Swiss cheesemakers and Bern University, to test the impact of music on Emmenthal, one of the most famous cheeses in Switzerland.
Artist and author of the book "Everyone is Present: Essays on Photography, Memory and Family", Terry Kurgan was our guest presenter. We were also in conversation with journalist and author Tanya Pampalone and photographer Graeme Williams
Carl Bates, Chief Executive of Sirdar Global Group talks about their recent research audit analyzing how to improve board performance.
Sizwe Snail, member of South African Information Regulator and practising attorney with the law firm, Snail Attorneys at Law talks about Internet Freedom in SA and how we protect citizen information with the upcoming elections
Thabang Mashigo, Global Speaker and CEO of Altitude Connection, and Allon Raiz, CEO of Raizcorp, share their highlights of the week, specifically focusing on entrepreneurship
As part of World Toilet Day (19 November), Birger Lundgren of Scandinavian Water Saving Products, talks about sustainable long-term water solutions and the Ecoflush toilet that was recently launched in SA.
Landscape Designer and founder of Organic Kitchen Gardens, Joy Phala, gives tips about gardening in the heatwave.
Dino Vlachos, founder of Soul Souvlaki, joined us in-studio to talk about his restaurant and Greek street food
Chris Fisher of the Freedom Trail talks about the mountain bike trail, which runs across the interior of South Africa
World Diabetes Day was observed on the 14th November. Belinda Bhoodoo, Director: Corporate Affairs and Market Access of Lilly, talks about the different types of diabetes and the underlying symptoms
Rufaro Ngulube, Technical Specialist at Right ePharmacy, talks about the Pharmacy Dispensing UnitTM (PDUTM), which is an ATM that was developed for accurate dispensing, counselling and collection of medication.
Peter van Wingerden, CEO and co-partner at the Dutch property development company, Beladon, talks about the world's first floating dairy farm in Rotterdam, which will house 40 cows in a high-tech facility on the water.
Guest presenter today was author of "Plus One" and former editor of Cosmopolitan Magazine, Vanessa Raphaely. We were also in conversation with Suza Brokensha, editor of Fair Lady Magazine, Josie Borain, SA’s first super model and photographer, as well as Holly Meadows, Editor of Cosmopolitan Magazine
Leanne Gordon-Myers CEO of toy distributor, Pollywiggles talks about the importance of facilitating play with real-world toys, especially those that provide social and emotional learning (SEL) through play,
Preetesh Sewraj, CEO and Chief Innovation Analyst at Product of the Year South Africa, discusses the reasons why independent consumer endorsement programmes are such a powerful sales and marketing tool, particularly in a constrained economic climate.
Lee Naik, CEO of TransUnion, and Ziaad Suleman, Chief Operating Officer at IBM South Africa share their highlights of the week, focusing on technology and the 4th Industrial Revolution
Stephen Banham, lecturer in typography from RMIT School of Design in Melbourne in Australia, talks about the new font that was specifically designed to help people retain more information and remember more of typed study notes
Founder of Sandwich Baron, Sally J’Arlette-Joy, joined us in-studio to talk about the business and her journey
Pierre Cassuto, creator of the House of Cronies and Geek-in-Chief at Both Worlds, talks about the new board game "House of Cronies", which is produced and based on the multi-award winning ZANEWS
Hein Hofmeyr, a clinical psychologist at Akeso Clinic, talks about the increase online gaming addiction
As part of World Adoption Day (9 November), Pam Wilson, Comms Manager of National Adoption Coalition of SA, talks about how the adoption numbers in SA show a steady decline and how children could benefit from adoptions.
Our guest presenter was Xolisa Dyeshana, Chief Creative Officer and partner at Joe Public and the jury president of the Pendoring Awards 2018. We were also in conversation with Rob McLennan, creative founding partner of King James the Second.
Artist James Delaney talks about revitalising one of Joburg’s biggest inner city parks called The Wilds, which he was recently awarded for at the AfriSam-SAIA Awards,
Paleoanthropologist Dr Marina Elliott, a post-doctoral fellow at South Africa's University of the Witwaterstrand and an expedition leader of the Rising Star expedition talks about creating the Dinaledi app, which allows people all over the globe to virtually tour the Rising Star cave
Candice Dick, EQ specialist and founder of EQ Evolution talks about emotional intelligence and how to manage emotions under different circumstances
Clayton Naidoo General Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa at CISCO and Zizipho Nyanga - CEO of the Old Mutual Masisizane Fund share their highlights and stories of the week focusing on job creation and SMEs, as well as Employee Wellness
Dr Asghar Adelzadeh, Chief Economic Modeller at ADRS Global talks about how economic modelling and forecasting can help SA plan for a growth orientated future
Amy Jephta and Gabrielle Goliath, the newly announced Standard Bank Young Artist awards winners in Theatre and Visual Arts, respectively, joined us in-studio to talk about their work and what this recognition means to their careers.
Impi Brewing founders Nico Booysen and Tsietsi Madonsela talk about sharing a serious love for beer.
Tatjana von Bormann, Senior Manager of WWF South Africa’s Policy and Futures Unit talks about the Southern Africa Food Lab and WWF South Africa report titled “ An Appetite for Collaboration”, which addresses the potential role and importance of collaborative industry initiatives as a means of addressing nutrition-related health
Musician Speedy talks about Bongo Maffin reuniting to create their latest single 'Harare'.
Vukheta Mukhari, postgrad civil engineering student at UCT talks about developing the world’s first bio-brick grown from human urine .
Aisha Pandor, founder of mobile platform SweepSouth talks about disrupting the domestic work industry.
Belgium artist, Bart Smeets talks about the largest public art mural in Cape Town which is about to dominate a previously uninteresting site in Harrington Street.
Kerith Botha MD of Nielsen South Africal, talks about the 5 biggest things South Africans are cutting back on to save money
We were joined by Dr Sindiwe Magona, author and recipient of the Order of Ikhamanga in Bronze for her literary and humanitarian contributions and her outstanding achievements in literature. We were also in conversation with Prof Nomvula Mtetwa, founder and CEO of Community Pay Back Movement (CPBM) and poet Antjie Krog
Jeremy Sampson, Managing Director of Brand Finance Africa speaks about their latest report on the value of intangible assets globally which has surpassed US$50 trillion for the first time in history.
Urban planning pundit Constant Cap speaks about Open Streets Cape Town's learning exchange with representatives from 10 African countries this week as part of Transport Month.
Freelance Journalist and Mandy Rossouw Award for Accountability winner at the IsuElihle Awards, Edwin Naidu speaks about the state of journalism and reporting of stories involving children in the media.
Moshibudi Motimele, PHD student at WITS and Lisa Illingworth, co-founder of FutureproofSA, share their highlights and stories of the week both focusing on education and the education system.
John Abel - Vice-President, Cloud and Innovation for UK, Ireland and Israel at Oracle talks about how Oracle and the World Project Bee are collaborating to better understand the honey bee by using cloud technology
Actors, Ryan De Villiers and Nompumelelo Mayiyane, who play the roles of Miss Trunchbull and Mrs Phelps in the musical, Matilda, joined us in-studio to talk about this fabulous production.
In our feedback feature, owner and chef, of Fermier Restaurant, Adriaan Maree, joined us in studio to talk about his unique sustainable restaurant
Choir conductor, Ralf Schmitt, and members from the Ndlovu Youth Choir, joined us in-studio to talk about their version of the Ed Sheeran song "Shape Of You"
Craig Foster, co-founder of the Sea-Change Trust and one of the world’s leading natural history filmmakers, talks about the newly released book "Sea Change: Primal Joy and the art of underwater tracking".
Specialist Psychiatrist, Dr Sebolelo Seape, talks about the symptoms and stigma of depression.
We paid tribute to the legendary hip hop artist, HHP, who passed away this week. We played one of our interviews with him, which we did in February in 2014, after he returned from his 6-month Daraja Walk
Bronwyn Williams - Trend Translator & Future Finance Specialist at Flux Trends, a company that identifies the trends that affect the way in which we live and work in the 21st century
Professor Nicola Kleyn - President of the South African Business School Association and Dean of Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
Victor Kgomoeswana author of the book: Africa is Open for Business book and consultant on African business development.
Julie Coetzee - Associate Professor of Botany for the Centre for Biological Control @ Rhodes University
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Bonné de Bod - Producer and Presenter of STROOP: JOURNEY INTO THE RHINO HORN WAR (SDB Films)
Professor Carol-Ann Benn - renowned specialist surgeon and breast disease specialist, who established the Breast Care Centre of Excellence, Netcare Milpark Hospital
Professor Robert Scholes - Professor of Systems Ecology at the University of the Witwatersrand a systems ecologist with a particular interest in the savannas of Africa
Zahira Asmal founder of Know The City talks to Prof Wayne Modest, director at the Research Center for Material Culture in Amsterdam and Architect Arna Mackic.
Lesego Konupi, co-founder of the Bicycle Stokvel, talks about empowering the youth of East Rand townships through the Bicycle Stokvel.
Dr Jackie Dabrowski from University of Pretoria’s Research Department talks about the dungle beetle mining project .
Dr Adriana Marais Head of Innovation at SAP Africa, talks about being one of 4 South Africans who have been chosen to go to Mars as part of the Mars One project.
Obakeng Leseyane Founder and Executive Director of EdConnect Initiative shares the highlight of his week.
Lauren Alexander, co-founder of Foundland Collective talks about using research, art and design to track the traumatic stories of people affected by forced migration.
Dan Chioboli, one of the producers of the Liberation Project, talks about the album "Songs That Made Us Free (South Africa – Italy – Cuba)" that features a unique multi-cultural collaboration of musicians who joined forces to celebrate their liberation struggles from various different corners of the world with the main focus being on music from South Africa, Italy and Cuba.
Kea Ramphadile owner and founder of Deli Treats Grillhouse in Soweto joined us in-studio to talk about her business
Prof Nokwanda Nox Makunga, a researcher of medicinal fynbos at the University of Stellenbosch talks on the Healing power of plants and herbs
Roxy Davies, founder of Surf Emporium, talks about Adaptive Surfing and the upcoming Surf Emporium Surf Lesson and Adaptive Surf Morning Experience
Julie Symmonds, the first Dance for PD® Certified Teacher in Africa, talks about the benefits and impact that Dance movement therapy can have on people with Parkinson's Disease
Art specialist at Strauss & Co, Alastair Meredith, describes what took place at the auction when the Banksy artwork self-destructed/ shredded
Arts journalist Adrienne Sichel was our guest presnter. Her chosen guests were Nicolette Moses, Gladys Agulhas and Athena Mazarakis.
Anim Van Wyk, Chief editor of Africa Check speaks about the organisation's partnership with Facebook.
Asnath Mahapa, first black female pilot for South African Airways speaks about her journey in the aviation industry.
Sabric CEO Kalyani Pillay opens up about her recent cancer diagnosis and Chairperson of SA's Information Regulator Pansy Tlakula shares her experience caring for a family member with Parkinson disease.
South African born entrepreneur and music veteran Denzyl Feigelson talks about the Cape Town Creative Lab project.
Gary Jackson, owner of Jackson Real Food Market talks about the Sanlam Hand Made Contemporary Fair.
Strategy Worx CEO Steven Ambrose speaks to us about the emergence of artificial intelligence and the potential of home automation in South Africa.
South African female football coach Nomonde Mashabane talks about the Premier Skills programme and how football is a community changer.
Samuel West, the man behind the Disgusting Food Museum speaks to us about the facility which opens in Sweden later this month.
Minister of Tourism Mr Derek Andre Hanekom talks to Lebo Malepa founder of Lebo's Backpacker, Michael Worsnip, Managing Director for Maropeng and Lindiwe Sangweni Siddo, City Lodge Hotel Group
Four Tibetan Buddhist monks will spend a week at Origins Centre creating a sand mandala - Geshe Lobsang Dhondup talks about this project.
Michelle Constance talks to thought leaders Dave Duarte, founder of Treeshake and Rams Mabote , Metro FM talk show host, about their highlights of the week .
Dr Jeanne Tarrant from the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Threatened Amphibian Programme talks about the endangered Pickersgill reed frogs conservation programme .
Teddy Zaki was the runner-up in the first series of the BBC's "Great South African Bake Off”, he talks about running the Just Teddy Bakery .
Jonathan Robinson, founder of Bean There Coffee Company talks about • A new initiative called Tip the Farmer.
John Manyike, Head of Financial Education at Old Mutual talks about the legalities of Lobola.
Luca Tooley - Co Founder & Head Brewer at Zwakala talks about running running a micro Brewery .
Medieval Combat fighting champion Christa Martin talks about hosting free lessons to bolster interest in her favourite sport.
Felicia Mabuza Suttle in conversation with Fikile Buthelezi, Shado Twala and Collen Koka
Jay Matlou talks about upcoming Global LGBTIQ+ Network conference - a platform where ordinary members of the LGBTIQ+ community share their personal life anecdotes, debate the state of legislature as well as diverse issues they face.
SA Heritage Ambassador - Tando Songwevu talks about SA's heritage and improving the image of Africa. This interview is followed by Radio guru Tim Zunckel talking about our shared heritage as South Africans and his perspective as middle-aged white man.
Explorer Kingsley Holgate talks about his latest expedition ‘Cape Town to Kathmandu, which has a special rhino conservation focus.
Musician and songwriter Gloria Bosman joined us in-studio to talk about her musical journey and upcoming projects.
Rita Zwane, founder of Imbizo Shisanyama joined us in –studio to talk about her business Busy Corner and about their community work.
Jenny Ah Kwang: Facilitator at the Art of Living Happiness organisations spoke about the happiness programme which aims to facilitate the elimination of stress and foster deep and profound inner peace.
Lukholo Mambu from Barker footwear talks about how footwear is one of the most effective ways to manage foot pain.
Palesa Mokubung speaks about a project that saw three African fashion designers join to create 12 extraordinary outfits from vast amounts of data extracted from the cities of Nairobi, Lagos and Johannesburg.
Our guest presenter was tech entrepreneur and founder of iAfrikan, Tefo Mohapi. We were also in conversation with Andile Ngcaba , Chairman & Co-Founder of Convergence Partners and Chairman of FTTX Afrca Council and Deputy Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams
Internationally acclaimed street artist, Silex, talks about the Silex Project and how he questions our relationships with each other and with the natural environment.
Tseliso Rangaka is new chairperson of the Loeries and he talks about his vision for the Loeries and the advertising industry
Former NASA astronaut Dr Don Thomas talks about being an astronaut and about the Living Maths Space Tour
In our Thought Leaders, Storytellers and Griots feature, we spoke to Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana about his story and highlight of the week
South African adventurer, Peter van Kets, talks about the Beyond The Rift Valley expedition. He is embarking to complete the first recorded human-powered navigation of the Nile-Congo Divide.
Dancer and choreographer, Lulu Mhlangeni talks about the production Chiffonade and creating theatre for babies
Author and cook, Annabel Frere joined us in-studio to talk about her recipe book “Help! There is a Guest at my Table"
Jacques Stoltz, Chairperson of the Egoli Heritage Foundation, talks about fire risks at heritage buildings and sites
Our guest presenter was lecturer at the WITS School of Architecture and Planning, Dr Sechaba Maape. He was joined by Mpho Cornelius, owner of Workshop KoKasi, as well as Dr Rodney Genga. HOD academic development unit at Wits
Ntsiki Ncojana talks about being a AirBnB host in Soweto as well as the AirBnB Academy she participated in
Grant Sithole, Chief Creative Officer Avatar talks about the Pendoring campaign they conceptualised that celebrates our 10 indigenous languages and reminded the creative industry to continue the drive to create advertising in your home language. He also commented about the recent Nike ad
Philippe Bischof, director of the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia talks about their cultural work and cultural exchange
In our Thought leaders, Storytellers & Griots feature, Koffi Kouakou, Africa analyst and scenario strategist shared his story of the week
Sifiso Pule, digital manager at Castle Milk Stout, talks about their clan cans campaign and how the campaign aims to promote African rots and heritage
Native Nosi: The sweet taste of success
Mokgadi Mabela, founder of honey brand Native Nosi, talks about the honey making process and being a third generation honeymaker and entrepreneur
American author and Inner Fitness Trainer, Daniel Packard’s talks about his Global Inner Fitness Transformation (G.I.F.T) Movement
Illustrator, Jesse Breytenbach, talks about the Pink Drive's new initiative, Girl Talk, which is a comic that deals with cancer in an educational but humorous and upbeat way.
Cartoonist, Zapiro, was our guest presenter today and he invited journalist and assistant editor of Daily Maverick, Marianne Thamm, and City Press editor, Mondli Makhanya
Neo Muyanga talks about his upcoming production Museum of Lungs, which follows one woman's personal experience of tuberculosis (TB)
Author and activist Arundhati Roy was in South Africa recently and Michelle had an opportunity to interview her about her book "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness".
Consumer journalist, Wendy Knowler, & former Unisa Vice-Chancellor, human rights lawyer and theologian, Barney Pityana, share their stories of the week
Judy Stuart, founder of the Future Farmers Foundation, talks about their social program which aims to cultivate skills and ignite passion in young aspiring farmers by providing them with real job experiences in a field of agriculture of their choice
Sine Ndlela, founder of YoCoco joined us in-studio to talk about vegan ice cream in our feedback feature
Andrew Brown, CEO of The Daily Buzz speaks about launching South Africa's first SETA-accredited Barista Training Academy
Further to our previous conversation regarding unschooling and homeschooling, we spoke to Zakiyya Ismael to get a better understanding of this
20 year old Sakhile Maseko, the founder of Aumax, talks about how he started his small business that sells luxury products such as watches directly to South African consumers using Facebook and the challenges he faced
Our guest presenter was Refiloe Lepere - writer, director, lecturer, and Post-Graduate Research Coordinator teaching Critical Reflexive Praxis in Drama for Life at the University of Witwatersrand. The guests she chose to interview is Ntshieng Mokgoro, founder of Olivetree Theatre productions and winner of the Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Drama 2009 and theatre practitioner, Kgaogelo Tshabalala
Gary Dobkins, General Manager of 1-grid.com discusses the Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act and how this will alter how data is managed in South Africa.
Palesa Motanyane speaks about the inaugural meeting of the Entrepreneurial Women’s Book Club which she is hosting
In our Thoughtleaders, Storytellers & Griots feature we heard from Rebone Masemola, Freelance Cultural Strategic Planner, a Curator of Black Feminist and Social Media Content and Trends Analyst and author, Jen Thorpe, who shared their stories of the week
Canadian-based programmer and creator of Native Lands, Victor Temprano, speaks about the Native Lands app, which is a crowdsourced resource that maps former Indigenous-occupied territories throughout North America and Australia
Fatuma Abdullah, founder of the Akiki doll & book talks about how the doll and book is helping to create a positive self-image for African and black girls.
Prof Mary Metcalfe, WITS university education expert, talks about the concept of unschooling and the difference between that and homeschooling
Daniel G Nemet, the Night Mayor of Budapest, talks about what it means to be a Night Mayor
Our guest presenter today was educator, founder of Learn 2 Cycle and the first Bicycle Mayor in Africa, Lebogang Mokwena. We were also in conversation with Fumani Mthembi, MD of Knowledge Pele, Buntu Matole of ABCD Concepts and Bridget Henderson, founder of Cowgirl Blues
Pieter de Villiers, the CEO of Clickatell talks about chat banking via WhatsApp Business!
Cathy O’Çlery, creative director of Platform Creative Agency talks about the 100% Design expo and young designers coming from Africa
James Urdang, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Education Africa has been awarded the 2018 Klaus J Jacobs Award, which honours social innovation and change-making in the field of child and youth development. He talks about the work of Education Africa
In our Thoughtleaders, Storytellers & Griots feature we heard from Dr Beth Vale, lead researcher at Indlulamithi South Afican Scenarios 2030, Buyani Zwane, founder of Breakthrough Development (Pty) Limited & Nthabi Kortes of Skilful Spaces, who shared their highlights/ stories for the past week
Prof. Ylva Rodny Gumede, Professor at the Department of Journalism, Film and Television at the University of Johannesburg talks about the concept of peace journalism and bringing empathy back into journalism
Singer and songwriter, RJ Benjamin joined us in-studio to talk about his latest single "All Tied Up" feat Zoe Modiga
Nonhlanhla Joye, founder of Umgibe, talks about how she created a growing system that enabled her to grow vegetables using diversified plastic bags from going to the landfills as growing bags and teaching community members to grow their own nutritious vegetables.
Life & business coach, Monique de Villiers talkS about the tools to help you identify and manage burnout.
Author and columnist Paige Nick talks about the 200 Year old podcast series and how relationships could change when we live to 200
David Grier talks about completing his run of The Great Wall of China for the second time, making him the only person in the world to have run the entire 4031km distance of the Great Wall in both directions and about the life lessons learned.
Our guest presenter this week is musician and composer, Nduduzo Makhathini, who dedicated his hour to the late Bheki Mseleku, who he wrote his master's thesis on. We were also in conversation with Duma Mseleku, the son of Bheki Mseleku and musicians Eugene Skeef and Linda Sikhakhane
Renshia Manuel, CEO of Growbox Nursery, talks about "Growbox", a portable wooden box where people living in cramped housing conditions can grow their own food. She also collaborated with men in rehab to build their boxes and help rebuild their lives.
Photographer & Artist, Erhardt Thiel, talks about the iMadiba project, which consist of installations as a way for people to identify themselves within Madiba’s legacy
We spoke to Standard Bank Young Artist in Visual Arts, Igshaan Adams, about his exhibition “When Dust Settles”
William Bird, Director of Media Monitoring Africa, Ashoka and Linc Fellow shares his highlight/ story of the week.
We spoke to Lebo Lekoma current head of client services at Sea Monster about SARB Currency app, which is an augmented reality app, which allows you to watch Nelson Mandela's story come to live in 3D and one can also play a game to spot counterfeit currency.
In our feedback feature, Chef Grant van der Riet, Executive Chef of Southern Sun Hyde Park, joined us in-studio with some Italian delight from the restaurant Luce
Lemuel Butler, five-time US Barista Champion, talks about why and how he got to become a barista
Prof Simeon Davies, Head of Cape Peninsula University of Tecnology’s (CPUT) Sports Management Department, talks about the study, which will lend scientific credibility to the value that Rooibos supplementation can have on naturally improving athletic performance
A group of talented swimmers represented South Africa at the 8th edition of the Down Syndrome World Swim Champs. Hennie Janse Van Rensburg, the father of Minke Janse Van Rensburg, talks about his daughter's success and wins at the World Champs and the importance of LFP Training's sponsorship
Fred Bopape, co-founder of TukaAf Lifetsyle talks about vintage cars and how the business rents out these vintage cars for functions
Our guest presenter, Puleng Plessie, is the Founding Director for a non-profit organization called Keep the Dream Arts which is responsible for community art education in Johannesburg. We were also in conversation with Prominent Ndlovu, a Dream Arts Facilitator, artist Rangoato Hlasane and Genevieve Louw, an LGBTQ activist who also uses dialogical pedagogy to facilitate conversations
Ceramists, Andile Dyalvane, talks about being the Feature Designer of the Year for 100% Design South Africa 2018 and about his upcoming masterclasses
Jonathan Pepler, founder of Sanlam Top Destination Awards, describes what the awards are trying to achieve and he talks about the newly added Water Sustainability Award
Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia, talks about the Wikimania conference, the Wikipedia funding model and how they are trying to improve the diversity of knowledge represented on the platform
Gift Kgomosotho, Research Advisor at the South African Human Rights Commission, and moot court coach at the University of Pretoria, talks about the importance of moot courts and how this can teach youth the value of human rights
Brad Klynsmith of Gangs of Ballet joined us in-studio to talk about the band calling it quits
Anat Apter, founder of Anat & Tasneem Cassim Maganlal, Winner of #AnatPerfectPitaZA joined us in-studio to talk about the competition and the history and story of Anat
Comedian, Lazola Gola, talks about his Comedy Choice nomination and state and growth of comedy in SA
Co-founder and head of marketing and staff development of I Love Coffee, Gary Hopkins, talks about their Social Enterprise and how they employ deaf baristas as their mission is to normalise deaf employment
Dr. Charlene Makita, a Chemistry graduate turned entrepreneur and Founder of Natural Aura, talks about natural hair, good hair routine and the use of oils
Our guest presenter today was Verne Harris, Director of Archive and Dialogue at the Nelson Mandela Foundation. We spoke about the importance of archiving and key learnings of Nelson Mandela's legacy and the Foundations focus on land and Early Childhood Development. We were also joined by Obenewa Amponsah, executive director of the SA Office of Harvard's Centre for African studies, Sumaya Hendricks, analyst on the Dialogue and Advocacy programme at the Nelson Mandela Foundation and Nandi Mandela, Madiba’s granddaughter
Daniel van der Merwe, lead organiser of the PPC Imaginarium Awards talks about the growth of the awards and about design thinking and innovation in the country’s development
We spoke to architect Dr Sechaba Maape, one of the adjudicators of AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture and Innovation about the awards and the importance of sustainability in SA
Carolin Gomulia, Senior Programme Head: Strategy, Fundraising, Communications and Advocacy at the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation and actress Carla Classen share their highlights and stories of the week
Isla Haddow-Flood talks about the upcoming Wikimania conference and how it examines to improve knowledge equity on its sites.and the importance of expanding locally relevant content about Africa
Cape Town based band Emerger joined us in-studio to talk about their music and new album “Bloom”
Former Bafana Bafana coach, Clive Barker, joined us in-studio to talk about his book “Coach - The life and soccer times of Clive Barker" and his time as Bafana Bafana coach
Dr Felix Potocnik, member of the South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP) speaks about the concern regarding the lack of care for the elderly with mental health conditions in South Africa.
Kathryn Main, founder of Money Savvy Kids (MSK) talks about the importance of teaching kids to start saving from an early age
Our guest presenter was Bryan Hattingh, a meta coach and serial entrepreneur who consults on the essence, challenges and opportunities of business across industry sectors. We also chatted to Megan Harrington-Johnson and David Prosser
Murray Leibbrandt, Professor in the School of Economics at the University of Cape Town and the Director of the Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (SALDRU) talks about the income comparison tool that SALDRU created, which compares your monthly income to national averages and gives perspective as to exactly where one fits in the country's income distribution and the extent of inequality.
Velma Corcoran, Country Manager for Airbnb South Africa talks about the newly launched Experiences & Social Impact Experiences in Johannesburg
We spoke to Mrs Agnes Nugent, Director of the St John’s Academy about its after-school enrichment programmes for boys in Grades 10 to 12 from Berea, Yeoville and Hillbrow, promoting excellence in Mathematics, Physical Science, English and Life Skills
This week we were joined by one of the 2018 Mail and Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans, Letlhogonolo Mokgoroane, and Thulani Madondo, co-founder and current Executive Director of the Kliptown Youth Program who talked about their stories of the week
Sithembile Ntombela, Brand South Africa’s GM: Marketing talks about their partnership with the Young Creatives Awards at the Loeries and what Brand SA is doing for the Mandela Centenary
Singer and songwriter Jethro Tait talks about his latest single "One For The Books" and musical journey
Daniel and Henk Herbst joined us in-studio to talk about their chilli sauce called “Chill-bru”
Perfumer Tammy Frazer and visual artist Nandipha Mntambo talk about their collaboration and creating a scent called “Dissonance”.
Our guest presenter was 9-year old Lelo Kingston Mofokeng, Grade 3 pupil at The Ridge School in Jozi North, who wrote a book about bullying titled "How I Survived Bullying". We also chatted to his Grade 3 teacher, Diana Wellard, as well as Stuart Forrest, CEO of the animation studio, Triggerfish, and musician Lira.
We spoke to Gugu Mjadu, spokesperson for the 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year® competition talks about the competition and how we should boost entrepreneurship for sustainable economic change.
Prof Franz Kruger talks about the upcoming Radio Days Africa and what to expect. He also addresses the shift and changes in the radio landscape
Artist Billie Zangewa is the Featured Artist for the 2018 edition of the FNB JoburgArtFair and she speaks about her original silk tapestries, working with textiles and how she uses her tapestries to tell her own personal stories
Jehad Kasu, Marketing & Communications director of the Cape Town International Film Market & Festival talks about how the film sector can contribute to the tourism sector & create sustainable job creation
Blk Jks joined us in-studio to talk about the cover they did of Hugh Masekela’s “The Boy's Doin' it” in tribute to the late musician and recording their new album
Founder Jose dos Passos and Xanthya Hanekom of Moody Cow joined us to talk about gelato and their business
Sammy Mokgoatsane, ChairPerson of Chess for Schools talks about the organisation and what chess can teach
Former World Surfing Champion, Shaun Thomson, speaks about the work he has been doing in schools and with youth. His visit to South Africa culminates with him spending 67-minutes at the Lethithemba Secondary School for the centenary celebrations of Nelson Mandela’s birthday
Our guest presenter is Joy Phala, Garden Designer from Organic Kitchen Designs. She was joined by chef Lesego Semanya as well as renowned ceramicist, Andile Dyalvane
Wilton Ackeer, Creative Director at 34° talks about the #EverydayColours project, done in conjunction with SADAG, that aims to bring awareness of mental illness and depression
Paddi Clay, Judge on the Alan Paton Award panel of the Sunday Times Literary Awards, spoke about the judging process and the winner of the award
In our Thought leaders, Storytellers & Griots feature, we spoke to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler and Marketer and Entrepreneur, Musa Kalenga about their stories of the week
Dr Robert Gess, Palaeontologist at the Albany Museum, Rhodes University spoke about the discovery of two separate fossils tetrapod species
Multi-instrumentalist jazz musician Mpumi Dhlamini joined us in-studio to talk about his musical journey and his new album Note To Self
Mpho Deane of Food I Love You joined us in-studio to talk about her career and business
Dr Heidi Van Loggerenburg and Marguerite Doig-Gander, founders of JOINCIRCLES talk about how they provides innovative DNA and real-time biochemistry tests, knowledge, guidance and functional products for optimal wellness
Tshepo Mohlala, founder of Tshepo The Jeanmaker talks about the jean culture, how to make jeans and entrepreneurship
16 year old Ntando Makwela & Megan Werner talk about the Molo Africa project, and their plan to build a light aircraft with a team of 20 teens to fly from to Cairo in Egypt
Our guest presenter, Peter Knoope, is the former Director of the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism – The Hague and is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation. We spoke about his book "The Lone Wolves’ Legion: Terrorism, colonialism and capital" . We also spoke to Stephen Buchanan Clarke, Programme Consultant at Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) and advocate Patric Mzolisi Mtshaulana
Bongani Chinkanda, CEO of the HDI Youth Marketeers talks about the results of the Sunday Times Generation Next Youth Survey
Swedish Ambassador, Cecilia Julin, talkS about the photo exhibition “Swedish and South African Dads” that explores how modern dads are stepping out of the stereotype of the distant father, and are becoming more actively involved in domestic and unpaid child care work
Photographer Jodi Bieber talks about the Exhibition #i, where she collaborated with a wide range of young Jo’burgers from different cultures, income groups and areas over a period of two years to produce a portraiture project that expresses young people’s vision of themselves and their country.
Thought leaders, Storytellers & Griots: Economist, Xhanti Payi, and Charles Siboto talk about the stories that impacted them during the week
Barbara Mcgorian, CEO and director of the Tshemba Foundation talks about the foundation, which seeks to place medical volunteers in local, under resourced hospitals and clinics, by providing the volunteers with full secure accommodation, an African-bush experience and an opportunity to make a difference.
Our guest presenter today is Dr Beth Vale chatting about Indlulamithi SA Scenarios 2030, which is re-imagining South Africa's future through scenarios. We also talked to photographer Musa Nxumalo about politics and play within photography, Andrew Faull, Independent Researcher and Research Associate at UCT about his ethnographic study on police in South Africa and Athambile Masola about ECD, mother-tongue education and storytelling.
We chatted to artist and designer Faatimah Mohamed-Luke of the creative studio Mrs & Mr Luke about the “Own The Moment” Campaign which transforms Joburg’s bush shelters
As part of Youth Month, we chatted to 10 year old Hunter Mitchell, who won Gold in the Eco-youth Award category at the Eco-logic Awards and who is advocating the protection of rhinos
Visual artist, Mary Sibande, talks about her new interactive and VR installation, "A Crescendo of Ecstasy"
This week Prof Pitika Ntuli, & our very own Tebogo Radebe share their personal highlights of their week
We spoke to Yusuf Omar, co-founder of Hashtag Our Stories about mobile journalism and about teaching communities on how to tell their own stories
Nathan Ro and Graeme Watkins of Swing City Band joined us in-studio to talk about the music and SAMA nominated album
In Feedback we feature Why Cook, a corporate and personal catering company, which was started by Mathapelo Montsho and Yolanda Nomoyi.
Tumi Tsehlo Managing Director South African Mint Company talked about the value and circulation of coins
Dr Mark Bussin, chairman of 21st Century, gives advice on HR & remuneration related issues
We chatted to Swedish Prepper, Andreas Karlsson of The Blog "Urvaken" about what it means to be a prepper and crisis preparedness
Our guest presenter was Dr Same Mdluli, Standard Bank Gallery Manager. We also spoke to jazz musician Sisonke Xonti about the relationship between visual arts and jazz, branding and advertising expert, Andy Rice, spoke about the Nando's documentary, Pluck and we looked at inner city book culture with Griffin Shea of Bridge Books
Andy Rice is probably South Africa's best-known branding and advertising expert
Cindy Helfer, co-ordinator of the Refugee Food Festival talks about the festival which is an itinerant event that sees restaurants opening their kitchens to refugee chefs for a gourmet and solidary event
Ingrid Louw, CEO of aware.org (Association for Alcohol Responsibility and Education) talks about its new campaign When you drink, drink Like There is a Tomorrow.
Charlene Herselman, an academic in the University of Pretoria’s department of historical and heritage studies, talks about the impact film tourism can have for the country and its economy
Wandile Sihlobo (agricultural economist), Mmatshilo Motsei (author, speaker) Yamkela Kiviet (entrepreneur) share their personal highlights of the week
Ahead of World Anti-Counterfeiting Day, Paul Ramara, Partner at Spoor & Fisher discusses how brands can overhaul the fight against global counterfeiters
Isaac Boshomane, co-owner of Kgabo Cars Training Services CC talks about the work he has done to uplift the youth within his community in Soshanguve, after he saw the need for jobs among the youth within the community and came up with a programme to train them.
London photographer Elisa Iannacone talks about her multi-media art installation "The Spiral of Containment: Rape's Aftermath" exploring the psychological impact of rape and it re-creates the thoughts and feelings left spiralling in the survivor's mind after the assault.
Michael Magondo, chief idea sherpa for Wouldn’t It Be Cool (WIBC) talks about the Urban Agriculture Initiative (UAI) which addresses issues of food security, employment, education and skills development in Joburg.
In support of International Menstrual Hygiene Day, we talk to Kelly- Eve Koopman one of the directors of FEMMEPROJECTS, an NPO that facilitates workshops on female empowerment in rural communities throughout the Western Cape and their latest campaign Cycles, is breaking the silence or taboos around the subject of menstruation.
We spoke to the Zulu Transformerz (Mnqobi Kunene, Musa Langa and Veli Ntshangase) who train people for free after work at the outdoor gyms in Durban's Bulwer Park and on the beachfront.
Dr Chris Thurman, Associate Professor in the Department of English Literature at Wits University, was our guest presenter this week. We also chatted to artist & academic, Sia Sikawuti, about his six-woman production of Julius Caesar performed in Setswana and isiXhosa. Prof Tawana Kupe talked to us about a new centre at Wits, the African Centre for the Study of the United States and lastly we interviewed Dr Wamuwi Mbao, lecturer in English Literatures at Stellenbosch University.
We spoke to Zakheni Ngubo, CEO of Syafunda, about their digital library which allows anyone within the km radius to download pre-loaded educational material even though they may not be connected to the Internet
Alix-Rose Cowie, editor of the new e-zine, Chips!, talks to us about the online publication, that uses food as a theme to talk about things like culture, life, travel.
Co-founder of WeHeartBeat, Dominique Soma, talks to us about creative entrepreneurship and about their events and record store, which has a strong focus on the electronic beat scene and creating a home for alternative music makers and listeners alike
Thoughtleaders, Storytellers And Griots - Refiloe Seseane, founder of 18twenty8 and Bra Willy Seyama, Founder of eNitiater, share their stories of the week
Ralph Freese from Africa Centre spoke to us about the Red Card Campaign which is designed as a tool to raise awareness and provide a citizen check on the potential abuse of power.
Actors Ryan Flynn & Ashleigh Harvey joined us in-studio to talk about Avenue Q, an adult musical played out by puppets teaching real-life lessons and broaching hard-to discuss adult topics
Founder of The Roving Bantu Kitchen, Sifiso Ntuli, joined us in-studio to talk about his afro-soul food kitchen that serves homemade dishes that are influenced by a variety of African cuisines and ingredients
Dr Mark Bussin, Chairman of 21 Century, talks about gender pay in equality in the workplace
Tefo Mohapi, CEO of iAfrikan talks to us about the General Data Protection Regulation (‘GDPR”), as well as ViewFines leaked database
Shouqat Mugjenker, Mental Health Portfolio Manager at Pharma Dynamics, talks about bipolar disorder. According to research, bipolar disorder is initially misdiagnosed in about 70% of patients and more than 33% remain misdiagnosed for 10 years or more.
Local inventor Pierre Pretorius created a reactor, which takes ubiquitous single-use plastics such as cold-drink bottles, straws, plastic bags and food packaging and turns them into gas and biodiesel through a gasification process.
This week our guest presenter was the French Ambassador to South Africa, Mr Christophe Farnaud. We also chatted to Nicolas Champeaux, director of documentary, The State Against Mandela and the Others, as well as photographer, David Goldblatt.
Entrepreneur Mpho Cornelius talks about Workshop Ko Kasi, a community enterprise just outside Kuruman, that is part community centre and part tourist site that won two national Lilizela Tourism Awards in its first year.
Thoughtleaders, Storytellers And Griots Founder of Treeshake,educator and entrepreneur, Dave Duarte, and journalist, Sean O'Toole, share stories that affected them in the week
We spoke to Paul Modjadji, founder of Breaking Down Borders Africa Initiative, which is a Pan-African platform that seeks to unite young African change makers. It hopes to break down the barriers that prevent collaborations among young African social and commercial entrepreneurs across the continent.
Celebrated South African actor and playwright, Dr John Kani, joined us as our guest presenter. We also chatted to Charmaine Weir-Smith, director of the play that Dr Kani is currently performing in, Athol Fugard's "The Train Driver" and we also talked to lighting designer and co-founder of the Market Theatre, Mannie Manim.
SA’s first Michelin-star chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen joined Lizette Khan in-studio to chat about his bi-annual publication #JANtheJOURNAL
Nakhane joins Michelle as our guest presenter and chat to some of his favourite people fashion designer, Rich Mnisi, portrait photographer Tarryn Hatchett and publisher, Thabiso Mahlape
Thoughtleaders And Griots Daily Maverick Assistant Editor Marianne Thamm, Minister of Department of Tourism Derek Hanekom share stories that affected them in the week
JetSetBerakfast Nick Rockey talks @TrialogueSA, a freely available online body of knowledge for business and other role-players that invest in socio-economic development.
Musicians Spoek Mathambo and lead vocalist Carla Fonseca of Batuk joined Michelle Constant in studio
Tsogo Sun’s James Khoza, newly elected President of SA Chefs Association joined us in studio for #Feedback
Michelle Constant talks to writer Sam Beckbessinger about her new book on managing your finances "MANAGE YOUR MONEY LIKE A F***ING GROWN UP"
Michelle Constant talks to Skhona Khumalo, Creator of Khwela App, a new app that provides information on closest 3 taxis to you, fare price, lodging taxi grievances and more
Our guest presenter for the day was the chairman of Africa Local Organising Comittees, Catherine Peter. We also caught up with medical consultant & interfaith dialogue campaigner, Ajarat Bada,Operations Associate at the World Bank, Lina Imran and founder and CEO of Empowervate (South Africa), Amanda Blankfield-Koseff
Michelle talks to head of strategy for Digify Africa, Qhakaza Mthembu, about their partnership with Facebook in launching their online safety programme "Ilizwe lam"
Michelle talks to New Delhi designer Harshit Vishkwakarma about his collaboration with Taxi Fabric, which teaches the public sign language through his fabric designs
Michelle caught up with Prof. Robert Blumenschine to talk about the Palaeontological Scientific Trust (PAST) and their new Walking Tall Educational Theatre Project.
Elinor Sisulu, Emmanuel Bonoko and Prof. Pitika Ntuli share stories that impacted them in the past week.
Our guest presenter for the day was the award winning author, Niq Mhlongo. we also caught with author Zukiswa Wanner,founder of Polokwane Literary Festival Malose Lekganyane and Kays Mguni, owner of Xarra Books
Amar Bakshi, founder and creative director Shared Studio talks about the Portal Project.They turned shipping containers into wormholes through which people on opposite sides of the world can connect.
Founder of DNA Brand Architects,Sylvester Chauke, Jade Bowers, theatre director & designer and Sipho Hitstix Mabuse share stories that inspire them
Willem Avenant, race director talks about Karoo running, 65km 2 day Karoo X-ing and Wander Walkers
Laetitia Nontobeko Redman-Deputy Director of Programmes & Services Offender for Arts, Culture & Libraries from the Department of Correctional Services talks 67 Blankets initiative in Correctional Centres
Dr Graeme Marlton, Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Reading, talks to us about the discovery of a new ‘species’ of cloud
Michael Clark, animator and co-founder of MAAN Creative, talks about the 12-minute animated short film, Sam The Hedgehog, that seeks to shed light on the experience of autistic children and their caregivers through the story of a hedgehog raised among sheep
Artist Nandipha Mntambo joined us in-studio as our guest presenter. Apart from talking about her art, we chatted to one of her friends, Ghanaian photographer Nii Obodai, and to a honeymaker, Thembalezwe Mntambo
Tiekie Bernard, CEO of Shift Social Development talks to us about shared value and the Africa Shared Value Summit
Mohamed Wadi, editor of SASCO News, talks to us about this bilangual Somali newspaper, which was founded a Somali community in the north of England
Wandile Sihlobo (Agricultural Economist), Dave Duarte (founder of Treeshake & entrepreneur) & Xhantyi Payi (Economist) tell us about the smaller story that stood out to them during that week
Clive Thompson of Discovery Trails talks about the trails held in Makuleke and the Kruger National Park – Nyalaland Trails
Adi Shachar of Dr HeartBeat - Medical Clowns connecting hearts talking about the art of medical clowning
Chocolatier Vicki Bain of Chocoloza joined us in-studio for #Feedback to discuss her delicious handmade Belgian chocolates
Michelle Constant spoke to Rosemary Shapiro-Liu, author of the book The Mentor Within about mentorship and self- empowerment
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Jazz Musician Jose James talks to Michelle Constant about his music ahead of his performance at the 2016 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz
First human to human heart transplant at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town on the 3rd December 1967 by a South African, Professor Chris Barnard and Professor JH Louw – head of the department of surgery at the University of Cape Town.
Comedian and filmmaker Kagiso Lediga talks about his new film "Wonderboy For President"
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World's first opera in pidgin, the language the language spoken by some 50 million people in West Africa’s most populous nation of Nigeria, alongside variants in Ghana, Sierra Leone and Liberia
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Current Lifestyle Events, Food, Entertainment and Popular Culture by Michelle Constant.
Current Lifestyle Events, Food, Entertainment and Popular Culture by Michelle Constant.
Current Lifestyle Events, Food, Entertainment and Popular Culture by Michelle Constant.