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The vision of Fine Music Radio is to uplift, inspire and entertain its target audience by presenting quality classical and jazz music, and by broadcasting information on cultural and artistic events
Today’s Diary on FMR, Tuesday, 11 August 2026 was presented by Mike Mills. The guests he interviewed were:-
•Niel Coppen (director), representing Prima Facie
•Matthew Vey (actor,) representing I Can't Speak for Freddy
•William Berger (baritone), representing Songmakers’ Winterreise
•Toberin Meyer, representing Artscape Round Up
•Esthea Kruger (pianist), resenting a Liederabend
•Jeani Heyns, representing her cabaret Ek, Ouer
Title: Concert of Antient Music
Title: Avison: Concerto in D major, Op. 4, No. 3: I. Andante and II. Allegro
Track: Avison Ensemble & Pavlo Beznosiuk
Publisher: ℗ 2006 Naxos
This morning's fine gardening talk featured the principles of herb gardening and we featured the tree Apodytes Dimidiata, the white pear.
Join Philip Todres for the Arts Round Up every Friday, during Cape Diary, for a short, sharp look at the what, why and where of the Cape Town art scene.
Brought to you by the Sanlam Art Collection and Gallery – Showcasing one of South Africa’s best art collections.
Health and Wellness –Medshield Defies a Stagnant Market with 4.5% Membership Growth
Kevin Aron, PO Medshield
The market indicators powered by Ninety One
Michael Avery and Chantal Marx: FNB Wealth & Investments
AI listing boom threatens to reverse a two-decade tailwind for US equities
Ninety One's Sahil Mahtani
The Responsible Investor –
When the Taps Run Dry, Portfolios Feel It
Premal Ranchod, Head of Research at Alexforbes Investments
Momentum When the relationship has run its course with your financial adviser
Will-John Keevy, Provincial Head of Momentum Financial Planning
From box office blockbusters to hidden indie gems and critically acclaimed foreign-language films, Mike Mills presents Fine Movie Classics.
Whether you're a fan of timeless Hollywood masterpieces or groundbreaking international cinema, Mike offers a curated selection of films that celebrate the art of storytelling on screen.
Let Mike guide you through an unforgettable cinematic journey. It's the perfect ticket to start your weekend with style, nostalgia, and a love for great movies!
We're currently looking at how we can make environmentally aware decisions when it comes to our clothes. One of the ways we can do this is by fixing clothing items that might have a tear or missing button. But this valuable skill seems to be dying out. Safiyya Karim from Fashion Revolution discusses some ideas with Otto van der Walt.
Due Diligence – Mind the exits
Alison Collier Managing Director of Endeavor South Africa; Antonia Bothner, Capital Markets Lead Endeavor South Africa, Lumka Mlambo, Fund Principal at the SA SME Fund; and Anusha Naidu, Chief Executive Officer of SAVCA
Today’s Diary on FMR, Tuesday, 4 August 2026 was presented by Mike Mills. The guests he interviewed were:-
• Brittany Smith (soprano), representing Heimwee at the Klein Karoo Klassique
• Andrew Buckland, representing The Fool’s Guide… to Living and Dying
• Dirk Badenhorst, representing the 13th SA International Ballet Competition
• Toberin Meyer, representing Artscape Round Up
• Nancy Richards, resenting the 2026 Artscape Women's Humanity Festival
• Introducing the FMR 2026 Jazz Award Winners - Nomvuselelo Phoswa and Laphakazi Myataza
Title: The Periodical Overtures
Track: J.C. Bach - La Giula, W. G22: Overture: I. Allegro Di Molto
Artist: Anthony Halstead and the Hanover Band
Publisher: ℗ 1995 CPO
Can EPR Finally Deliver for Waste Pickers?
Makgabo van Niekerk (PRO Alliance Executive Director) and SAWPA spokesperson, Maditlhare Koena
Entrepreneurship Provisional tax deadline approaching: five habits to make tax time easier for SA SMEs
Colin Timmis, Regional Director for EMEA at Xero
Paige Nick reviews a novel that will stay with you, Of all things we need hope, by Sally Cranswick.
Join us for a Booker Longlist award rundown from Riley Herbert-Henry. All the ins the outs, the satisfactions and the disappointments.
Riley Herbert-Henry tells us all about I want you to be happy by Jem Calder, a fun, quirky sounding read.
Paige Nick talks about the News24 Book of the Month, Wisani and the Bafokeng Brothers, by debut author Thandi Moagi, plus a short excerpt. Do not miss this one, it’s funny, moving and smart.
Land by award-winning, bestselling author Maggie O’ Farrell, author of Hamnet gets a beautiful review by Vanessa Levenstein
Paradiso 17 by Hannah Lilith Assadi gets reviewed in all its literary fiction glory, by Beryl Eichenberger.
In a career spanning over 50 years, Aviva Pelham has enchanted audiences, brightened stages and spread the love of song in South Africa and abroad. Aviva’s passion for mentorship and inspiring young talent is legendary. The fifth Aviva Pelham Operetta Competition is on Tuesday, 18 August, at the Baxter. On People of Note this week, Rodney speaks to Aviva Pelham about her remarkable career.
People of Note, Sunday at 6 pm and again on Thursday at midday, brought to you by PTP. And Agatha Christie’s thriller The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is on at Theatre on the Bay.
Today’s Diary on FMR, Friday, 31 July 2026 was presented by Mike Mills. The guests he interviewed were:-
• Mujahid George, representing the Golden Oldies
• Godfrey Johnson, representing Songwriting for Theatre
• Chloë Sop, a FMR Classical Awards Winner
• Kyrah Adams, a FMR Classical Awards Winner
• Liezl Louw (Regional Supervisor), representing the IEC Cape Winelands region)
• Mareli Stolp (pianist), representing Unheard (of) at the Klein Karoo Klassique
• In Arts Round up Philip Todres spoke to Jeremy Silver (Opera UCT) presenting the HEAT Festival concerts
Jeremy Silver of Opera UCT – HEAT Festival concerts at IZIKO Old Town House Museum & THK Gallery.
The Role and Interaction of your Family Doctor and your Audiologist in your Hearing Health.
Dr. Natalie Buttress
Rodney Trudgeon
Health and Wellness – The high cost of late intervention in South African healthcare
Dr Wayne Riback, Chief Medical Officer of Medshield Medical Scheme.
How resilient is your business to the risks that happen every day, not just the ones you plan for?
Rudolf Britz Chief Actuary at Momentum Insure
Are South Africans Really Failing to Save — or Building Wealth Differently?
Tshiamo Molanda, Head of Personal Banking South Africa at Standard Bank
From box office blockbusters to hidden indie gems and critically acclaimed foreign-language films, Mike Mills presents Fine Movie Classics.
Whether you're a fan of timeless Hollywood masterpieces or groundbreaking international cinema, Mike offers a curated selection of films that celebrate the art of storytelling on screen.
Let Mike guide you through an unforgettable cinematic journey. It's the perfect ticket to start your weekend with style, nostalgia, and a love for great movies!
The effects of mass producing cheap clothing, or Fast Fashion as it's known, is extensive on the environment. We see it in landfills, and pollution in rivers and waterways near these big factories. But we do need to wear clothes and they do wear over time. So what can we do to help the environment when it comes to clothing? Safiyya Karim from Fashion Revolution gave Otto van der Walt some handy tips.
Due Diligence – Mind the exit
Deal Leaders International joint CEO Rick Grantham, who leads the mid-market division, and Deal Leaders International joint CEO Andrew Bahlmann, who leads the Corporate & Advisory team
Today’s Diary on FMR, Tuesday, 28 July 2026 was presented by Mike Mills. The guests he interviewed were:-
• Louise Howlett, representing the FMR 2026 Music Awards
• Lizelle Kilbourne (Executive Consultant), representing August, the Month of Art at Welgemeend
• Stefan Lombard, representing an African Dream: Our Journey to WorldPride Amsterdam 2026
• Toberin Meyer, representing Artscape Round Up
• Liezl Louw (IEC Regional Supervisor), representing the Cape Winelands region
Title: Wilhelmine von Bayreuth
Track: Wilhelmina of Bayreuth: Sonata in A Minor for Flute &
Artist: Cecila Flodén Traverso ,Camerata Øresund & Peter Spissky
Publisher: ℗ 2025 Channel Classics Records / Outhere Music France
From the frontline of entrepreneurship: What building a business reveals about the economy
Advisory Partner, Kirsten Smit
Equipping Africa’s Banks for the Climate Transition
Yaseen Lockhat, Senior Specialist: Sustainability, Banking Association South Africa (BASA)
The conductor of the Symphony Choir of Cape Town, Levi Alexander, made a visit to the Fine Music Radio studios to talk to Otto van der Walt about their upcoming concert performing Karl Jenkins' Stabat Mater. They will be joined by Herschel and SACS choirs, as well as the Stellenbosch University Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Windworx. Minette du Toit-Pearce will be the soloist. Levi also talked about conducting the recent G & S production of Pirates of Penzance.
The St Cyprian's Girls Choir has just come back from a trip to Spain where they took top honours in 3 of the 4 categories they competed in, as well as the Grand Prix prize in one of the categories. Their conductor Riaan Oosthuizen came into the Fine Music Radio studios to tell Otto van der Walt all about the their participation in the Golden Voices of Barcelona International Choir Competition.
What made Mozart a genius? Adriaan Fuchs explores the extraordinary life and music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart through two remarkable works.
Cape Town Opera has recently appointed a Librettist-in-Residence to help their new project called Staging Stories, an incubator for new South African Opera. ALAN OLEJNICZAK is based in San Francisco, although he has numerous Artist in Residence around the world. On People of Note this week, Rodney Trudgeon spoke to Alan about his work.
People of Note, Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday, brought to you by PTP. And Agatha Christie’s thriller The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is on at Theatre on the Bay.
On this morning's Fine Gardening, we discussed both the Honey Bush - Protea repens as well as the Cone Bush - Leucadendron species as garden plants.
The Week that Was
Private Clients Portfolio Manager at Vunani, Warwick Lucas, and economist at the North-West University Business School, Professor Raymond Parsons
He was known as the supreme poet of the piano and his playing technique was apparently second only to Liszt's. While his health was poor – he did get to spend some happy years with his lover, novelist George Sand. Frédéric Chopin
Today’s Diary on FMR, Friday, 24 July 2026 was presented by Mike Mills. The guests he interviewed were:-
• Luke Wragg (CTCB member), representing Sean Bovim’s Swingtime
• Liesl Jobson, representing Rowing on Table Bay: the Twilight years 1934 – 1939
• Dharma Bredell, representing the Motor Neurone Disease Association
• Hugo Theart, representing Klein Karoo Klassique 2026
• Marc Lubner (Chairman), representing Johannesburg Nine Yards Property Development
• In Arts Round up Philip Todres, spoke to Henry van den Berg of YOU&I Gallery
Henry van den Berg of YOU&I Gallery introduces their new space MAG – Modern Art Gallery.
Another Brick in the Wall – Can South Africa Become a Data-Centre Hub?
Garreth Elston, Managing Director, Golden Section Capital
Hike, Hold or Hawkish Pause? The SARB’s July Tightrope
CAM Asset Management, Portfolio Manager, Mike van der Westhuizen
We've sorted out the recycling and compost, and this week we head into the clothes cupboard. How can we make environmentally aware decisions when it comes to clothing and accessories? Otto van der Walt sat down with Safiyya Karim who is the country coordinator of the world-wide anti-consumerism organisation, Fashion Revolution, here in South Africa. This organisation was started as a reaction to the Rana Plaza Calapse in Bangladesh in April 2013. Safiyya explained the problems with clothing consumerism.
Due Diligence – RMB and INDLU Launch R1bn Push to Finance South Africa’s Backyard Housing Boom
Alessandro Scalco, Transactor: Sustainable Finance at RMB
why retail should be viewed as one of the country's key drivers of growth
Amith Singh, National Manager: Retail Franchising at Nedbank, is available to discuss
Today’s Diary on FMR, Tuesday, 21 July 2026 was presented by Mike Mills. The guests he interviewed were:-
• Danell Műller, representing the Symphonic Gala – An Evening of Music, Masquerade & Impact
• Elinor Speirs (violinist), representing Synesthesia
• Ferrol-Jon Davids (Clarinetist), representing Journey of the Soul
• Toberin Meyer, representing Artscape Round Up
• Jaco Londt (Social Development), representing WCG Department of Social Development
• Marc Lubner (Chairman), representing Afrika Tikkun
Title: Charpentier Pastorellette
Track: Andate, Cercate by Charpentier
Artist: Patricia Petibon with William Christie and Les Arts Florissants.
Publisher: Erato, 1996
Fixing local government
Roy Havemann, who heads the Impumelelo Economic Growth Lab at the Bureau for Economic Research at Stellenbosch University, and Nomvuyo Guma, author of the Lab’s new urban-risk briefing on Johannesburg
Pro Bono (law feature)
Can South Africa Reconstruct Its Construction Industry?
Thethe Mokele, Managing Senior Associate at Pinsent Masons
Jonathan Ball come to us from Dullstroom with all their international partners, to tell us what they’ve got coming up for the rest of the year, including a memoir by Michael Douglas, a new one by Dave Eggers and a new one from Pulitzer Prize winning Michael Douglas.
Exclusive Books sponsors our next interview, Vanessa Levenstein and Marc Falconer chat to Caity Venniker about her Unleashed.
Penguin Random House and Twanji Kalula bring us their big new hits, some Frieda McFadden, the latest from Tom Eaton, and a book on birds and one on crypto.
Pan Macmillan bring us two brilliant South African releases, one fiction from Prev Reddy, and new fiction from Tony Park.
In People of Note this week, a look behind the scenes at a theatre, where so much magic happens. Rodney Trudgeon’s guest will be set designer DENIS HUTCHINSON who has worked on shows ranging from experimental theatre via contemporary dance and musicals to ballet and opera. He’s also worked on South African productions in New York, Senegal, Uganda and Tanzania.
People of Note – Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday. Brought to you by PTP. Agatha Christie’s thriller The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is on at Theatre on the Bay.
Fine Gardening is presented by Morné Faulhammer, who has been a horticulturist and garden centre business proprietor for over 30 years. He brings to the show a wealth of knowledge.
Morné encourages biodiversity, promotes indigenous plants and gives tips on soil management, water-wise gardening and so much more. Send your gardening questions to finegardening@fmr.co.za.
The Week that Was
Private Clients Portfolio Manager at Vunani, Warwick Lucas, and economist at the North-West University Business School, Professor Raymond Parsons
Today’s Diary on FMR, Friday, 17 July 2026 was presented by Mike Mills. The guests he interviewed were:-
• Lente Louw (Mezzo soprano), representing Idylll - Pastoral works by Charpentier
• Luvuyo Kakaza (Likwezi Arts),representing the Delheim’s Winter Fondue Concerts
• Brett Krüger (Cast member), representing The Murder Of Roger
• Jaco Londt (Minister: Social Development), representing WCG Department of Social Development
• Paul Slabolepszy (Playwright), representing Midnight In Parys
• In Arts Round up with Philip Todres, he talks to Eliz-Marie Schoonbee, Curator of the Rupert Museum about Museum Day
He’d written his first symphony by the time he was 14, but it’s his Violin Concerto No 1 that remains the most popular – indeed, he was a master of writing for string instruments, with his cello masterpiece, Kol Nidrei.
Max Bruch is our Composer of the Week.
The Market Has Spoken: Anthony Clark's Mid-Year Report Card on His Top 10 Stocks
Anthony Clark is the founder of Smalltalkdaily Research
Health and Wellness – Why Your Brain Struggles With Change and How to Train It
Dr Kirti Ranchod, Global Brain Health Institute and Kim Potgieter, Chartered Wealth
Momentum The Retirement Income Rule Many South Africans Are Breaking
Martin Riekert, Chief Commercial Officer at Momentum Investments
From box office blockbusters to hidden indie gems and critically acclaimed foreign-language films, Mike Mills presents Fine Movie Classics.
Whether you're a fan of timeless Hollywood masterpieces or groundbreaking international cinema, Mike offers a curated selection of films that celebrate the art of storytelling on screen.
Let Mike guide you through an unforgettable cinematic journey. It's the perfect ticket to start your weekend with style, nostalgia, and a love for great movies!
Otto van der Walt sat down with Micaela Dale at the Ladles of Love warehouse in Epping a couple of weeks ago, to talk about the project that she heads called Feed the Soil. It is an initiative where they collect your food scraps and cuttings, produce compost, and then distribute the compost to informal farmers in various townships in Cape Town. Then, they buy the fresh produce that the farmers grow, and sell it at pop-ups to, amongst others, the people who supplied the food scraps for the compost. We end our series with Feed the Soil this week looking at what is for sale at the pop-ups, and how to get in contact with the team.
Treasury Clarifies Crypto Rules as South Africa Tackles Cross-Border Digital Asset
Mark Diuga, CEO of Bitexen South Africa
Due Diligence –James Moody on WeBuyCars, Pay@ and the Price of Growth
James Moody, Senior Associate at PSG Capital
Title: The Walsh Publishers
Track: Hasse: Sonata No. 2 in G Major, A. 29: I. Adagio – Allegro, from 6 Harpsichord Sonatas, Op. 7.
Title: Andrea Friggi (harpsichord)
Pubisher: ℗ 2026 Glaux Records
How Ecosystems Are Rewiring African Insurance
Pravin Kalpage, the CEO of Hollard International
The Accidental Entrepreneur Who Turned a Jar of Pesto into a 100-Person Business Part 2
Pesto Princess founder Kathleen Quillinan
A fun musical has just opened at the Arena theatre called Something Rotten and it is being presented by the Waterfront Theatre School. In People of Note this week, Rodney Trudgeon spoke to the founder and director of the Waterfront Theatre School, Delia Sainsbury who founded it with her husband Keith Galloway 34 years agao.
People of Note – Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday. Brought to you by PTP. And Agatha Christie’s thrilling play The Murder of Roger Ackroyd opens at Theatre on the Bay this week.
Performing in public is a crucial element for a young musician’s development, as they leave the solitude of a practise room for a stage. Music competitions and concerts give the young performer a goal to work towards and a space to conquer difficulties and gain confidence. Thank you to all the sponsors and organisers for providing this vital platform. These concerts have all been broadcast on FMR and we are delighted to now share them as a podcast. Congratulations to all the young musicians.
Is it a concerto or a symphony with piano? Join Adriaan Fuchs as he explores Brahms’s monumental Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major – a work of symphonic scale and extraordinary ambition.
Fine Gardening is presented by Morné Faulhammer, who has been a horticulturist and garden centre business proprietor for over 30 years. He brings to the show a wealth of knowledge.
Morné encourages biodiversity, promotes indigenous plants and gives tips on soil management, water-wise gardening and so much more. Send your gardening questions to finegardening@fmr.co.za.
The Week that Was
Private Clients Portfolio Manager at Vunani, Warwick Lucas, and economist at the North-West University Business School, Professor Raymond Parsons
Classic Wine with Carrie Adams – Scotland versus SA Whiskey tasting
Saverio Cardillo, owner of Bottega Café and Whisky Bar
Managing Director of the Artist’s Gallery, Jaret Loggenberg, takes us on their journey to establishing a home-base in Cape Town 3 years ago.
he interviewed were:-
•Fahiema Enous (Tour leader), representing the Mandela City Walk
•Fahiem Stellenboom (Marketing Manager), representing the Baxter Fundraising Project
•Isaac van der Merwe (pianist), representing the Baxter Fundraiser
•Tessa Campbell (violinist), representing Notes from Exile
•Hamilton (Ntokozo) Dlamini, representing Wosa Albert!
•In Arts Round up Philip talks to Jaret Loggenberg, Managing Director of the Artist’s Gallery, about their 3rd birthday in Cape Town
He composed an astonishing five-movement symphony, which reflected his unrequited passion for a Shakespearean actress. Wagner said, "he was one of the greatest composers of his time." Hector Berlioz is our Composer of the Week.
In this Opuscast, Vanessa Levenstein, editor of Opus, chats to two new voices on Fine Music Radio – Karabo Rabaloi and William Berger.
Health and Wellness – AI Targets R1.2bn Gap in Missed Chronic Care
Luis da Silva, CEO of Healthbridge.
Fish Paste. Peru update & MORE potential benefits for Oceana
Anthony Smalltalkdaily Research
Momentum Dispelling the myth of generational wealth,
Therese Havenga, Head of Business Transformation at Momentum Savings
From box office blockbusters to hidden indie gems and critically acclaimed foreign-language films, Mike Mills presents Fine Movie Classics.
Whether you're a fan of timeless Hollywood masterpieces or groundbreaking international cinema, Mike offers a curated selection of films that celebrate the art of storytelling on screen.
Let Mike guide you through an unforgettable cinematic journey. It's the perfect ticket to start your weekend with style, nostalgia, and a love for great movies!
Micaela Dale sat down with Otto van der Walt at the Ladles of Love distribution centre in Epping to talk about food scraps and composting. She is from the Feed the Soil programme of Ladles of Love and in this episode Micaela explains what you should put in your collection bin and what to exclude.
Water Rights Rewrite: Why the new Water Bill Could Reshape Farming, Mining and Industry
James Ross, Director: Corporate & Commercial Law, at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyer
Why tax is becoming one of the most important investment decisions
Ettienne Bezuidenhout, wealth manager at Alexforbes
Why Every South African Board Should Be Watching the Competition Commision
Heather Irvine, Partner Bowmans
Today’s Diary on FMR, Tuesday, 7 July 2026 was presented by Mike Mills. The guests he interviewed were:-
•Director Paul Griffiths, representing Something Rotten!
•Conroy Scott (Soloist, playing Forester), representing The Cunning Little Vixen
•Jan-Hendrik Harley, representing Folk 201: Landings
•Toberin Meyer, representing Artscape Round Up
•Peter Martens, representing the Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival (SICMF)
•Mareli Roux, Senior Public Relations Officer, representing a Fabulous French Fête and the Bastille Day celebration
Title: James Watt – How (opus)
Track: Quartet in G Major, WKO 227 Allegretto
Title: La Rêveuse,Florence Bolton & Benjamin Perrot
Publisher: ℗ 2025 harmonia mundi / La Rêveuse
The Accidental Entrepreneur Who Turned a Jar of Pesto into a 100-Person Business
Pesto Princess founder Kathleen Quillinan
Fine Gardening episode 174
This mornings gardening talk was on Celebrating garden day and watsonia bulbs.
In this edition hear music from “Angela’s Ashes”, “Dr Strangelove – or how I learnt to stop worrying and love the bomb”, “The Thomas Crown Affair”, “Papillon”, “Julieta” and “Crash”. There’s also “The Music Man” and “The Shape Of Water”.
Today’s FMR Cape Diary, Friday, 10 October, 2025 was presented by Otto Van Der Walt
. The guests he interviewed were:-
•Mahbobah (Bobbie) Jacobs, representing the annual world food day
•Manny Mijares, representing Music business workshop and writing camp
•Marlene Le Roux, representing Kunstetreffers
•Niel Rademan, representing Camille Saint - Saens se musikaal komiese werk karnaval van die diere by di word fees
Visit our Website @ fmr.co.za/podcasts and listen to other programmes
Health feature - The Hidden Mental Health Risks of a Five-Generation Workplace
Navlika Ratangee, MD of Lyra Southern Africa and Clinical Psychologist
View from the market
Petri Redelinghuys, Portfolio Manager / Director
Herenya Capital Advisors
Chef Karen Dudley joins Jenny Handley to talk about her new cookbook Upwards, a celebration of vegetables for confident home cooks, the secrets behind her legendary lemon squares, and how she continues to bring fresh excitement and creativity to every dish she shares.
Investor confidence in Cape Town CBD delivers solid growth
Rob Cane, chairperson of CCID board and CEO of Boxwood Property fund
Multi-million USD investment for SA's private security industry
Werner van der Westhuizen, Director at Nextorch Africa
Today’s FMR Cape Diary, Wednesday, 8 October, 2025 was presented by Riaan Potas. The guests he interviewed was:-
•Johanna Roos, verteenwoordig Bach se Koffiekantate, as well as Unlock the Violin Sonata Series
•Caroline Calburn, representing Circle Song
•Lusimadio S Simao, representing The Voice of Wellness Mega Gala 2025
•Pierre Malherbe, Brett Williams and Andrew Roux, representing Wolf Biscuit
•Valentina Leo, representing La Dolce Royal
Cape Town Camerata conductor Leon Starker and choir member Gavin Wild visited the Fine Music Radio studios to talk about winning the William Byrd prize recently, as well as performing at the upcoming Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees.
Our Living Community is currently shining the environment spotlight on the Freshwater Research Centre. Co-founder Kate Snaddon spoke to Otto van der Walt about some of the projects they're currently working on.
Due Diligence – South African innovation sets the benchmark for global telematics
Ofentse Pelle, Partner at Sanari Capital
Digital Natives - AI & Compliance: Lessons for Banks, Parents, and Every Organisation
Johan Steyn
Human-Centered AI Advocate. Professional speaker. AI & Automation consultant. Corporate trainer. Thought leadership. Author. Ethical AI focus
RAISING RETIREMENT AGE SEEN AS KEY TO CLOSING ADEQUACY GAP
Blessing Utete, Managing Executive at Old Mutual Corporate Consultants
Title: The Invisible Orchestra
Track: Thomas Simpson: Tre Danse for Gambekvintet: Courante
Artist: Bourrasque Ensemble
Publisher: ℗ 1992 Dacapo
FNB eBucks boost travel rewards and announce a monthly eBucks PayDay
FNB eBucks CEO, Pieter Woodhatch.
Cape Town’s Inner City Revival Enters a New Phase
Tim Harris, founder of The Mission for Inner City Cape Town
What the payment revolution means for business, consumers, and Africa’s place in the global economy
Ontiretse Modise, newly appointed Head of Payments at Standard Bank CIB
Today’s FMR Cape Diary, Monday, 6 October, 2025 was presented by Philip Todres. The guests he interviewed were:-
•Faeron Wheeler (Programme Manager), representing Down the Rabbit Hole
•Paula Kelly (Operations Director), representing SboNdada Dance with In Search of Our Humanity
•Dan Shout (Sax player), representing Voorkamerfest 2025 at Darling
•Sibongiseni Shabalala (Group lead), representing Ladysmith Black Mambazo Live
Today’s bird call is the Violet-eared Waxbill. Of all the waxbills that occur in South Africa, the male Violet-eared Waxbill is undoubtedly the most exotic looking.
After a decade cloaked in silent and stardust the legendary Royal Countess Zingara is making a triumphant return to Cape Town with a show called La Dolce Royal. Zingara’s was a hugely popular venue and concept in Cape Town and this dazzling new chapter is being brought to life by the acclaimed South African theatre visionary Craig Leo. Rodney Trudgeon spoke to Craig Leo ab0ut the new show and his collaborators.
People of Note, Sunday 6pm and again on Thursday at midday.
Fine Gardening episode 173
This mornings gardening talk was on the Principles of pest control in Spring
In this edition hear the story of how Angela Lansbury came to sing the title song in “Beauty & The Beast”. Also, hear music from Francois Truffaut’s “Jules Et Jim”, a reflective ballad from “A Chorus Line” and Julie Andrews, who turned 90 this week, sings Feed The Birds from “Mary Poppins”. There’s also news about upcoming productions around Jane Austen’s novels because 2025 is the 250th anniversary of her birth.
Ghanaian-German artist, Zohra Opuko, takes us through her exhibition We Proceed in the Footsteps of the Sunlight at Zeitz MOCAA
Today’s FMR Cape Diary, Friday,3 October, 2025 was presented by Jaco Vorster. The guests he interviewed was:-
•Lucy Tops, representing Exposé
•Gordon Evans & Marie Hahne, representing the Emergency Workshop: An Interactive Performance About Survival, Society & Shared Humanity
•Steve Newman, representing his Solo performance at the Alma Café
•Jody Abel, representing his studio, On The Bill Jazz Studios and The Blue Room
•Lauren Shantall, representing Open Studios in Fish Hoek and Clovelly
Visit our Website @ fmr.co.za/podcasts and listen to other programmes
Property Eyes Next Cycle as Momentum Builds at SAPOA
Ian Anderson, Head of Listed Property at Merchant West Investments
Health and Wellness – Fresh legal challenges cast further doubts on NHI
Barry Childs, Joint CEO of Insight Actuaries & Consultants
The Week that Was
Private Clients Portfolio Manager at Vunani, Warwick Lucas, and economist at the North-West University Business School, Professor Raymond Parsons
Another Brick in the Wall – SAPOA Municipal Awards
Itumeleng Mothibeli, MD of Vukile Property Fund and current president of Sapoa
Capitec Delivers 26% Profit Surge as New CEO Cuts Fees and Grows Market Share
Graham Lee, CEO
JLL’s James Cook: What South Africa Can Learn from Global Retail Trends
James Cook, Senior Director of Americas Retail Research at JLL
Looking Up 1,000! Prof Jessica Dempsey is the upcoming Director General of the Square Kilometer Array, one of the biggest science projects in the world. She talks to Kechil about her new role.
Today’s FMR Cape Diary, Wednesday, 1 October, 2025 was presented by Otto van der Walt. The guests he interviewed was:-
•Morné van Staden, representing the ATKV-Crescendo GOUD
•Sinethemba Bawuti, representing the Magicana Junior Magic Championships
•Stigue Nel, representing Colourful Scales of African Tales
•Bibi Scheepers, representing Toyota Woordfees 2025
•Anton Luiting, representing Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
We start a new series this week looking at an organisation working with our freshwater bodies and everything in and around it. The Freshwater Research Centre was co-founded by Kate Snaddon and she spoke to Otto van der Walt about how and why the organisation started.
Due Diligence – Alterra’s Cobra Deal Shows Why Exit Readiness Matters
Andrew Bahlmann, CEO: Corporate & Advisory at Deal Leaders International
South Africa Stuck at 83rd in Global Economic Freedom Ranking
Neil Emerick, Deputy Chairman of the FMF
Digital Natives
AI meets human insight to tackle South Africa’s crime and cybercrime threats
Christopher Thornhill, CEO of Phangela Security
Are you a fan of fiction or non-fiction? No worries we cover all of it in today’s show, with everything from Big banger reads like Saraswati by Gurnaik Johal to Eben Etzebeth’s memoir, Unlocked,
in this 10-minute listen, Twanji Kalula chats to Jeff Wicks about the astonishing investigative journalism that blew this case wide open.
Title: Yet another Bach!
Track: JL Bach Trauermusik: 25. Aria (Bass): "So viel Gnadengaben"
Artist: Andreas Wolf (Bass) Hans-Christoph Rademann, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin
Publisher: ℗ 2011 harmonia mundi
Anthem Launches as South Africa’s New Clean Energy Powerhouse
Anthem, Chief Commercial Officer Michael Wickins
Funding the Just Transition: Tshikululu’s Platform Bridges Capital and Communities
Richard Pfaff, Head of Social Impact, Tshikululu Social Investments
Listed property continues to offer compelling appeal
Ian Anderson, Head of Listed Property and Portfolio Manager at Merchant West Investments
Today’s bird call is the Lemon-breasted Canary. The Lemon-breasted Canary is considered one of the five ‘brown’ canaries. The male’s face has a strong dark malar stripe, looking like a moustache, which makes then quite distinctive.
Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is a well established and mush respected jazz musician, composer and recording producer ANDREW FORD. Not only has Andrew produced many albums in his studios know as The Nuthouse. But Andrew has also composed and recorded all the jingles for FMR and, more recently, our FMR Overture which opened our Gala Concert in May. Andrew talked about his creative life as a jazz musician.
People of Note , Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday. Brought to you by PTP.
Fine Gardening episode 172
This mornings gardening talk was on the versatile flowering perennial Alstroemeria commonly known as the Inca Lilly
This week I feature music from “How To Train Your Dragon” and the Pixar animated musical “Coco”. Harold Faltermeyer’s iconic Top Gun Anthem is heard, along with music from “The Stepford Wives”, “Zulu” and “The Four Musketeers”. I also bring you music by Bear McCreary from the new prequel TV series “Outlander: Blood Of My Blood”. Bill Conti provides a Fanfare For Rocky, Yoshimi Kudo gives us music from the video game “Elden Ring” and Christopher Gunning has music from the 2003 film “Pollyanna”.
Cheryl Rumbak of Kalk Bay Modern tells us about their always popular 16th Ceramic & Sculpture Exhibition .
The Week That Was
Warwick Lucas, Private Clients Portfolio Manager at Vunani, and Professor Raymond Parsons, from the North-West University Business School
Health and Wellness – Helping SME’s to reduce absenteeism and enhance productivity
Zanele Matome, Founder and CEO of Welo Health
Chef Dale Stevens of FABER dives into the bounty of the Avondale estate garden, reveals what he’s cultivating for Spring, and reflects on the joy of his much-loved oxtail tortellini.
In this final episode focusing on the Newlands Forest Conservation Group, Willem Boshoff tells Otto van der Walt about the human impact in Newlands Forest, and how listeners can help the organisation. Our Living Community is broadcast every Wednesday Morning on the Classic Breakfast with Mike Mills at 07:15.
Due Diligence – How VO Connect is Rewiring South Africa’s Connectivity
Kevin Taskes, founder VO Connect
Title: Baroque Festival 4: Exploring the Chalumeau
Track: Telemann Concerto in D Minor for 2 Chalumeau, TWV 52:D1: II. Allegro
Artist: Michel Portal, Paul Meyer & Orchestre Royal de Chambre de Wallonie
Publisher: 2020 Orchestre Royal de Chambre de Wallonie & Alpha Classics / Outhere Music France
Digital payments are opening new doors for SMEs
Mpho Sadiki, Managing director: Merchant services, Africa at Payfast by network
Entrepreneurship South Africa’s fintech startup Float raises $2.6m (R46 million) to scale
Alex Forsyth-Thompson, founder and CEO of Float,
Africa’s real estate market is increasingly seen as a buyer’s market
Tola Akinhanmi, Head of Real Estate Finance for West Africa at Standard Bank
Today’s bird call is the White-throated Canary, one of the five ‘brown’ canaries, occurring in South Africa. Like many of the canaries the song is given from the top of a prominent perch and is a series of rolling whistles, “chipps” and “churrs”.
The finals of the 34th Johann Vos Piano Competition took place in August at the Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium. Louise Howlett presents highlights from the Senior Division and Open Olive Lieberz Prize, which was broadcast on Sunday 21st September, kindly sponsored by the Friends of Orchestral Music.
On People of Note this week, Rodney Trudgeon will be talking to the much respected Cape Town born composer, pianist, multi-instrumentalist and raconteur HILTON SCHILDER. Hilton has undoubtedly helped to mould the sound of what has become known as Cape Jazz. He is recognised globally and has featured on numerous albums.
People of Note. Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday. Brought to you by PTP.
Fine Gardening episode 172
This mornings gardening talk was on the Principles of planting herbs and group planting
Hear the biggest hit of Louis Armstrong’s career, along with a hit song for a Greek film which won an Oscar for its composer who turned down the award. There’s a triple play by John Williams, Clannad performs a tune for “Patriot Games” and you’ll hear the remixed title theme from “The Naked Gun”, just recently released on circuit. Do listen for the theme from an iconic TV sitcom which made Danny de Vito a household name in the 1970’s and early 80’s.
Solange Nolan of Truth To Power Exhibition – celebrating Desmond Tutu and Heritage Day.
The Week That Was - Professor Raymond Parsons, economist at the North-West University Business School
View from the market - Chantal Marx, head of content and research at FNB Wealth & Investments
Not the Daily news – It’s Not the Cut That Matters but the Environment - Chris Eddy is head of multi-asset funds at 10X Investments
Health and Wellness – Health Quality Assessment 2024 results - Prof Jacqui Miot Chairperson of HQA’s Clinical Advisory Board
Chef Teenloa Govender of COY, Cape Town’s elegant, seafood-led gem at the V&A Waterfront, talks about what to look out for on the menu, the breathtaking beauty of her work location between the busy marina and harbour, and Table Mountain as a constant, majestic backdrop
Another Brick in the Wall – Rewilding Africa - James Arnott, co-founder of Rewilding Africa CIC and African Conservancies
Have you ever considered that taking your dog for a walk in Newlands Forest, or going for a picnic there, might have more benefits than just giving your dog its exercise or socialising with friends? In this episode of Our Living Community, Willem Boshoff of the Newlands Forest Conservation Group talks to Otto van der Walt about the psychological and physical effects that a walk in the forest can have.
Treading Water or Turning the Tide? Clark’s Small Cap Scorecard at 8 Months - Ant Clark, analyst SmallTalkDaily
Due Diligence – State of the SA Economy and preview of the Fed - Annabel Bishop, chief economist at Investec
Digital Natives
What really happens in the 130 milliseconds behind every payment - Rory Bosman, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Ecentric Payment Systems
Our Publishers’ Choice edition, where we cover the latest big hits from Penguin Random House, Jonathan Ball and Pan Macmillan and where our sponsors, Exclusive Books join us with news and some questions from the National Kid’s Lit Quiz. How many of them can you get right?
Title: Baroque Festival 3: Who was Mrs Philharmonica?
Track: Mrs Philharmonica: Sonata quarta in B Minor, parte prima III. Adagio and IV. Vivace
Artist:Le Consort
Publisher: ℗ 2023 Alpha Classics / Outhere Music France & Le Consort
A fresh look at generating retirement income that lasts
Jonathan Brummer, Advisor and Asset Manager at Rexsolom Invest
Pro Bono (law feature) Turning tariffs into strategy: South Africa’s competition law pivot
Meluleki Nzimande, Partner Webber Wentzel
Entrepreneurship, providing ultra pure water to our healthcare systems
Gerhard Viljoen, Director at Waterford DI
Today’s bird call is the Yellow Canary, the most wide-spread of all our canaries. It is indeed well named, as the male is the brightest yellow of all our canaries and easily stands out.
One of South Africa’s most iconic satirists and social activists is undoubtedly PIETER DIRK UYS. Pieter is also known internationally for his fearless satire and for his alter ego Evita Bezuidenhout. Pieter turns 80 this month and there are a number of tributes to him including some of his plays. I couldn’t resist inviting him into the People of Note studio to talk about his extraordinary career.
People of Note – Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday.
Fine Gardening episode 171
This mornings gardening talk was on the Zantedeschia aethiopica commonly knows as the white Arum lily or intebe. This sun or shade loving plant is a must for all gardens.
This week hear music by Zbigniew Preisner in a medley from 3 films, along with music by Quincy Jones for “The Italian Job”, by Dave Pemberton from “Amsterdam” and by Patrick Doyle from “Death On The Nile”. TV music includes “The Golden Girls”, “Game Of Thrones” and there’s an excellent set of variations for alto sax and orchestra by Christopher Gunning on his theme to the David Suchet series “Poirot”. There’s also music from the first film to use Sensurround.
Meet Tayla Hollamby, Curator of Sthenjwa Luthuli exhibition 'Umkhangu / Birthmark' at Norval Foundation.
Health and wellness - The ROI of Employee Mental Health
Louise Niemann, Mental Health Coach & Counsellor (BA Hons Psychology) and registered EAPA-SA Practitioner
The Week that Was - reading the GDP tea leaves
Professor Raymond Parsons, from the North-West University Business School
Chef Marcus Gericke of Chorus shares all about the new Eenvoud menu, an evolved take on the much-loved Trust Us concept, his favourite Heritage Day braai tips, and his very special sourdough starter, Pete.
The Responsible Investor – Mining ROCx
Matthew Heyns, Partner, Partners in Performance, part of Accenture
Bark stripping combined with other environmental factors can potentially create the perfect conditions for a catastrophic wild fire. In this episode of Our Living Community, Willem Boshoff from the Newlands Forest Conservation Group tells Otto van der Walt about this and other far reaching impacts of bark stripping in Newlands Forest.
Digital Natives
What it takes to thrive in South Africa’s e-commerce market for 15 years
Laurian Venter, Director at OneDayOnly,
Due Diligence – Copper Giant in the Making? Anglo and Teck’s $4.5bn Merger Gamble
Dawid Heyl, co-portfolio manager for the Ninety One South Africa Global Natural Resources strategy.
Title: Baroque Festival 2: Tudor conspiracies and Tallis’s Spem in Alium
Track: Thomas Tallis: Spem in alium
Artist:Peter Phillips: The Tallis Scholars
Publisher: ℗ 2004 Gimell
Entrepreneurship - Small print, big impact: Why SMEs can’t afford to miss the details.
Greer Penzhorn, Head of Legal at SME services provider Lula.
The shift from “chequebook charity” to “systemic change”
Leanne Emery-Hunter, the new CEO of Tshikululu Social Investments
Health and Wellness - Young, Healthy and Broke? Why Ignoring Healthcare Planning Could Cost You Everything
Martin Rimmer, CEO of Sirago Underwriting Managers
The Week That Was
Private Clients Portfolio Manager at Vunani, Warwick Lucas, and economist at the North-West University Business School, Professor Raymond Parsons
Madré Smit Bester, of Madré Stanford, joins Jenny Handley to chat about heartfelt country cooking, heritage charm, and creating a restaurant that feels just like home.
Capitec, Tiger Brands, and WBHO offer compelling growth
Wim Murray, Foord Asset Management
FMR's John Woodland is putting on a series of stellar choral concerts called 'The Place of the Stars' with Vox in the Observatory McClean dome and talks to Kechil about it in the dome itself.
Balancing Active and Passive: New research reveals key trends for investors
Michael Dodd, Senior Fund Analyst at Morningstar Investment Management South Africa
Due Diligence – bottlenecks preventing Africa’s renewable energy projects from scaling through M&A and institutional investment?
Chetan Jeeva, Head: SA Corporate & Leveraged Finance, Absa CIB
Title: Mrs Cornelys Part 2 – Impresaria
Track: JC Bach 6 Quartets, Op. 8, No. 2 in D Major, W. B52
Artist: Les Ombres
Publisher: ℗ 2022 Mirare
Debbie Braun – what’s new in the antique world at Ye Olde Artifact Cove + Shipwreck Shoppe and Hout Bay Trading Store.
The Week That Was
Professor Raymond Parsons of the NWU Business School and Warwick Lucas, Private Clients Manager at Vunani
Health and Wellness - HFA Takes Legal Action on NHI Act
Thoneshan Naidoo, CEO of the Health Funders Association
Cybercrime Self-Defence in an Age of Digital Predators
Craig Rosewarne, MD Wolfpack Systems CYBERCRIME SELF DEFENCE
Chef John Norris-Rogers, of PIER at the V&A Waterfront, joins Jenny Handley to share how PIER’s winter menu continues its ocean-led journey with bold, seasonal flavours.
VC across Africa is showing signs of life
Alison Collier, the Managing Director of Endeavor South Africa
How to prepare your hospitality business for a South African winter
Kevan Govender, Regional Investment Manager at Business Partners
Another Brick in the Wall
Quintin Rossi, CEO Spear Alistair Anderson, editor-in chief, property flash
Professor Oleg Smirnov at Rhodes University and SARAO talks some more to Kechil about the PARROT pulsar.
Due Diligence – helping private equity find the exit
Andrew Bahlmann, CEO: Corporate & Advisory at Deal Leaders International
How Holistic Financial Advice Builds Resilience - Part II
Luthando Mzilikazi, Regional sales manager for Gauteng at Nedgroup Investments.
From the Village to Financial Visionary
Naomi Chabangu, Financial wellbeing consultant at Alexforbes
Welcome to Book Choice Publishers’ Choice, where we’re joined by Exclusive Books, Penguin Random House, Jonathan Ball Publishers and Pan Macmillan to tell us what they have in store for readers this June, which is Youth Month.
Title: Mrs Cornelys Part 1 – Soprano (an unusual woman)
Track: È pena troppo barbara’from Gallupi’s Antigono.
Artist: Catherine King and Il Canto Di Orfeo conducted by Gianluca Capuano.
Publisher: Linn Records 2016
The musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is drawing huge crowds at the Theatre on the Bay and one of the most famous and iconic roles in the musical is that of Pharaoh which is played by Chris Jaftha. Chris is enjoying a very successful career in film, television, theatre and presenting and he has carved out a space as one of South Africa’s most dynamic and respected entertainers. He is clearly relishing his role as Pharaoh and I invited him on to People of Note to talk about the musical and about his career.
Chris Jaftha on People of Note this week. Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday, brought to you by PTP.
Fine Gardening episode 157
This mornings gardening talk was on the baboon grape or Rhoicissus digitata. A versatile hardy indigenous climber that is suited for coastal gardens
There are TV themes from “Only Murders In The Building” and “Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey”, along with music from “A Minecraft Movie”, a medley of hit tunes from “Mary Poppins”, and there’s music from “The Big Blue”, “The Danish Girl”, “Paddington” and “The Producers”.
Curator Donavan Mynhardt and Artist Andre Serfontein - 3 painting & ceramic exhibitions at Rust-en-Vrede Gallery + Clay Museum.
The Space Age of Water: What South Africa Can Learn from Egypt
Dr Lisa-Maria Rebello, Acting Managing Director and Lead Scientist at Digital Earth Africa
Health and Wellness - Hospital-at-Home, Hope on the Ground: Welo’s Healthcare Revolution
Zanele Matome, CEO of Welo Health
View from the market
Warwick Lucas of Private Client Portfolios at Vunani and Professor Raymond Parsons from NWU Business School
Pavitray Pillay, Environmental Behaviour Change Specialist at WWF-SASSI, joins Jenny Handley to talk about sustainable seafood and the power of informed choices, just in time for World Ocean Day on 8 June.
Debunking five emerging market myths
Ninety One’s EM experts tackle five persistent myths and advocate a recalibration of perspectives.
Grant Webster, Co-Head of EM Sovereign & FX
Distinguished Prof. Oleg Smirnov talks to Kechil about taking radio videos of transients.
Balancing income portfolios in a dropping interest rate environment
Cobie Legrange, Founder and asset manager at Rexsolom Invest
Due Diligence - Draft Mineral Resources Development Bill will need amendments to encourage investment
Claire Tucker
Partner and Head of Public Law and Regulatory at African law firm Bowmans
Critical cashflow choices for SME survival over the next three years
Lani van der Merwe Payment network manager for Pay@
Title: The Mysterious Comte de St Germain (an unusual man)
Track: Six Sonatas for Two Violins with a Bass for the Harpsichord or Violoncello. Sonata I in F Major: I. Molto Adagio
Artist: Ensemble Ad Fontes & Mojca Gal
Publisher: ℗ 2022 MBM Mielke Bergfeld Musikproduktion oHG
Operation Vulindlela under pressure to show results as Phase 2 kicks in
Rudi Dicks. Head: Project Management Office at Presidency
Operation Phumelela Lekgotla to Tackle Financial Sector Reforms
Dr Stuart Theobald from Krutham
Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is certainly a dynamic go getter. Her name is Alte Mare who is, among many other things, the founder of the non-profit company called The Choral Celebration Network Foundation which sets out to make choral music accessible to all who have an interest or talent – a platform where choirs can celebrate music together, build networks and embrace diversity.
People of Note. Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday. Brought to you by PTP
Fine Gardening episode 156
This mornings gardening talk was on our indigenous winter flowering genus Aloes. This morning we discussed the krantz aloe or aloe arborescens
There’s the theme from a stage thriller which became a successful movie thanks to the pairing of Michael Caine and Laurence Olivier. Thomas Newman offers music from “1917”, and there’s music from a 1953 film starring Jean Simmonds as “Young Bess” about Elizabeth the First. And our video game theme has spun off into a successful TV series.
Long March to Freedom Director, Sarah Haines, and Marinus Boshoff, CEO of Century City, focus on the new Rotary Peace Garden.
Does the GTi Badge on the back of a Polo mean what it should? Listen to find out
big edit please, had to stop for dog!
View from the market
Chantal Marx, head of Content and Research at FNB Wealth hand Investments
The Week That Was
Warwick Lucas of Private Client Portfolios at Vunani and Professor Raymond Parsons from NWU Business School
Health and Wellness - Medshield’s Innovative Digital Move To Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Curve
Dr. Shay Ganesh, Chief Medical Officer at Medshield
Jenny Handley catches up with Tokara’s Carolize Coetzee and Sean-Lloyd van Buisbergen to talk farm-fresh creativity and autumn inspiration.
MASSIVE ATTACK
Alistair Anderson, editor in chief property flash
Kopano Makhu, portfolio manager at Mazi Asset Management
The Blue Danube in space! Take a look at https://space.vienna.info/en-US. The European Space Agency is blasting Strauss into the Universe.
The Ideal Retirement Date When Choosing a Living Annuity: Why aligning it with the Tax Year - Makes Sense
Bongani Msimango – Wealth Manager at Alexforbes
Due Dilligence - Fixing Private Equity,s Exit logjam in SA
Andrew Bahlmann, CEO of Corporate & Advisory at Deal Leaders International
Anza Capital opening a new fund and offices in Delaware in the US as part of providing a concrete route for US businesses to invest in SA socially conscious startups.
Robert E. Williams, tech investor
How Holistic Financial Advice Builds Resilience
Luthando Mzilikazi, Regional Sales Manager for Gauteng at Nedgroup Investments
A 100% South African show: all SA authors, all SA books, all SA reviews and interviews. All on Book Choice on Fine Music Radio.
Title: The Colourful Baron D’Astorga
Track: Emanuele d'Astorga: Non è sol la lontananza
Artist: Les Abbagliati & Soetkin Elbers
Publisher: ℗ 2020 Les Abbagliati, under exclusive licence to Outhere Music
Pro Bono (law feature)
MPRDA Amendment Bill will put SA mining further in the dumps
Peter Leon, global co-chair of Africa at Herbert Smith Freehills
African Bank at 50 goes from from curatorship to Capital Markets IPO
CEO Kennedy Bungane
A recent visitor to Cape Town was the pianist Rebeca Omordia who is a mix of many things – a love for western classical music, a passion for Nigerian classical music and a particular love of African Art Music. The BBC hailed her as An African Music pioneer and she demonstrated her art at a recital for the Cape Town Concert Series a week or so ago. Rodney Trudgeon invited her into the People of Note studio to talk about her fascination for the African Art Song as opposed to traditional African music.
People of Note – Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday. Brought to you by PTP
Fine Gardening episode 155
this mornings talk was on the succulent Cotyledon orbiculata or "pigs ear". this hardy indigenous succulent is a must for all sunny gardens.
This week gold glistens in a Spaghetti Western, and in the form of a medal in the London Marathon, for which TV coverage is introduced by the theme from an unlikely film. There are also songs from two stage musicals which successfully transitioned to the Big Screen. Plus, there’s music from the Netflix series “The Leopard”.
Gail Dorje of The Cape Gallery introduces the three artists – Peter v Straten, Hilary Inanski & Robert Koch - in The Naure of Nature
The Week that Was
Professor Raymond Parsons from NWU Business School and Investec Chief Economist Annabel Bishop
Spear REIT Delivers Record FY2025 Results with Strategic Acquisitions, NAV Growth, and 97% Occupancy"
Quintin Rossi CEO
Health and Wellness - AURA raises a €13.5M Series B round to democratize access to emergency response services
AURA’s founder and CEO Warren Myers
Jenny Handley chats to chef Kieran Whyte about Curate, Ellerman House’s new fine-dining experience celebrating South African flavours.
Why We Do What We Do with Our Money
Paul Nixon, Head of Behavioural Finance, Momentum Investments
View from the market
Sithembile Bopela, portfolio manager at FNB Wealth and Investments .
Greencoat Renewables PLC seeks South African listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Paul O’Donnell, Partner, Schroders Greencoat LLP,
What is an AGN? What is an inactive black hole? UCT Phd student Tombo Fitahiana Rarivoarinoro explains.
In this final look at Friends of Table Mountain, Andy Davies tells Otto van der Walt about the difficult task of fundraising.
Due Diligence – AI as a “digital mirror” for businesses prepping for sale
Andrew Bahlmann, CEO of Corporate & Advisory at Deal Leaders International
How do we build trust to grow South Africa?
Toby Chance MP
Parliament of South Africa
Democratic Alliance
Spokesperson: Trade, Industry and Competition
Constituency Head: Soweto North (Dobsonville, Meadowlands)
Title: The Duke of Chandos
Track: Handel ; Acis and Galatea, HWV 49a, Act I: Happy We!
Artist: The Sixteen, Harry Christophers, Grace Davidson & Jeremy Budd
Publisher: ℗ 2019 The Sixteen Productions Ltd
What 2025 holds for the ‘Magnificent Seven’ – and how investors can prepare for the next tech wave
Citadel Portfolio Manager, Nishlen Govender
Understanding employers’ pension fund obligations: Directors’ personal liability for unpaid pension contributions
Nicolette van Vuuren, Partner, Webber Wentzel
Entrepreneurship - The art and science of exercise and how gyms have had to adapt
Mannee De Wet, Managing Director & Co-Founder at Planet Fitness
Mike Mills speaks to Daniel Schmidhauser, one of FMR's first advertisers, from Schmidhauser Construction, Electrical & Plumbing where no job is too big or too small.
Excitement is mounting for the opening of Cape Town Opera’s lavish production of Verdi’s grand Opera Aida on Friday 23 May. In fact, by all accounts, the entire run is very nearly sold out. Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is Magdalene Minnaar who is directing the opera and who has chosen an intriguing African Futuristic approach.
People of Note, Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday. Brought to you by PTP.
Fine Gardening episode 154
This mornings gardening talk was on the the Cape hatching reed. Elegia tectorum . A versatile sculptural ornamental grass belonging to the restio family.
Robin Williams sings for us, Patrick Doyle offers Sweets To The Sweet in “Much Ado About Nothing”, there’s a great medley from “Lord Of The Rings” from the recently-released album “Hoard Shore – Anthology: The Paris Concerts” and Thomas Newman has a delightful tune from “Wall-E”.
Marc Stanes of Ebony/Curated adds two excellent reasons to attend the Franschhoek Literary Festival.
The Week that Was
Warwick Lucas from Private Client Portfolios at Vunani and independent analyst Stephen Meintjes.
View from the market
Chantal Marx, head of content and research FNB Wealth and Investments
Health and Wellness - the state of healthcare quality in South Africa's private sector
professor Jacqui Miot, chairperson of HQA's clinical advisory
Michelin-starred chef Phil Howard shares insights from his celebrated career and his recent four-hands collaboration at Salsify—an eight-course journey of ingredients and innovation.
No One-Size-Fits-All in financial advice
Therese Grobler, CFP®, Head of Wealth Management at Momentum
View from the market
Sam Dahya, Head: Investor Services Custody and Investment Administration at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB)
Another Brick in the Wall
Alistair Anderson, editor-in-chief Property Flash ,
Peter Rich
Peter Rich Architects
Building cyber resilience in a world of AI threats
Steve Jump
founder and director of custodiet advisory services
What's up now that winter's here? There's a nova in Corona Borealis which could go nova soon!
In this episode Andy Davies from Friends of Table Mountain tells Otto van der Walt about their trail clearing efforts, how they're directly dependent on donations, and how long a clearing lasts.
Who’ll Protect R100bn Fund?
Paul Vos, General Manager of the Chartered Institute for Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Southern Africa
Due Diligence – West African deal outlook brightens
Akinola Akinboboye, Partner, Transaction & Restructuring Services, Deloitte & Touche
Pan Macmillan's publicist Helene Coetzee chats with Paige Nick about her new book, The Book People.
In this brilliant pre-Franschhoek Literary Festival Edition of the show, we hear from three of South Africa’s top publishers and South Africa’s favourite bookseller, about what’s trending, what’s so hot right now, and what you absolutely, most definitely have to read this month. With a bonus interview with global bestselling author, Abi Dare.
Title: The Enigmatic Scarlatti
Track: Scarlatti’s: Sonata in G Major, Kk. 14
Artist: Hank Knox (Harpsichord)
Publisher: ℗ 2021 Leaf Music
Entrepreneurship Transformation or Centralisation? Rethinking the R100bn Fund
Nabeela Vally, Head of Business Development at Edge Growth
Quantum computing and its implications for cyber security
Nerushka Bowan, Founder and MD of LITT Institute
People of Note this week takes the form of a tribute to one of South Africa’s most distinguished singers and singing teachers. A year ago Rodney Trudgeon spoke to Sarita Stern about her long career and about her recently published book. Sarita died recently and so we’ve decided to rebroadcast that interview in which she talks about her career and the tragedy that struck her as she was about to make her debut in Carmen.
Dirk Dunez, Director of Art@Africa talks to Anne Scott of the One & Only Hotel of the satellite gallery established at the hotel
Delegates from almost 200 nations are attending this year’s United Nations climate conference which is widely being described as the "climate finance COP". The main task for countries is to broker a deal that ensures up to trillions of dollars in financing for climate projects in poorer states around the world. Glynis Crook discusses the first week of COP29 with Professor Francois Engelbrecht, Director of Wits University’s Global Change Institute.
Zama Dance School is an award-winning dance studio located in the heart of Gugulethu. Zama students and graduates have proven themselves, both on the local and international stage. However, Zama is so much more than a dance studio; for many, it is a second home. Zama is proof to every child that if they show up with an attitude of dedication, punctuality, hard work, passion, discipline, good nature and drive, they can achieve huge things and create their own destiny.
Kevin Aron, Medshield PO
Health and Wellness – How to choose the right medical scheme option
Warwick Lucas, Private Clients Portfolio Manager at Vunani,
and
Raymond Parsons from the NWU Business School
The Week That Was
Bertus Basson, judge of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition
Jenny Handley goes behind the scenes of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition with culinary icon Bertus Basson.
Soil for Life is a public benefit organisation that teaches people how to grow their own food, improve their health and well-being, and nurture and protect the environment. Regardless of the space available, every household has the potential to grow safe, nutrient-rich food for their family while also building healthy soil, saving water, and improving biodiversity.
OMIG Portfolio Manager Jason Swartz
The Responsible Investor – Trump 2.0 and the bond vigilantes
Izak Petersen, CEO Dipula Income Fund
Dipula income fund upbeat about prospects under GNU
The 2025 Sky Guide Southern Africa is out now. Gayle Andrews, the librarian of the Cape Centre tells us about it. If you're interested in joining us: https://assa.saao.ac.za/centres/cape-centre/
and the Sky Guide can be obtained from:
https://struiknature.co.za/product/sky-guide-2025/
Link2Grow is a Cape Town-based volunteer organisation committed to uplifting the career potential of young women as they move from school to tertiary institutions. Each year they partner professional women with matric learners to mentor them through their final year and career choices. They also offer life skills workshops, psychometric assessments, and assistance with applications to tertiary institutions.
Title: Banned from Singing
Tracks: Porpora Sorte un'umile capanna from Polifemo
Artist: Sonja Runje, George Petrou & Armonia Atenea
Publisher: ℗ 2023 Parnassus Arts Productions
Ettienne Bezuidenhout, wealth manager with Alexforbes
Why South African citizens should consider diversifying into global assets through a wrapper
Andrew Bahlmann is CEO: corporate & advisory at Deal Leaders International
Due Diligence – Art of the Exit
DebtBusters, Benay Sager
Q3 2024 Debt Index - Despite improved sentiment, consumers still face financial strain as personal loan interest rates reach highest levels
Pan Macmillan brings us the new Spud by John van de Ruit, a new one by Trevor Noah and SO MUCH more.
Welcome to Book Choice Publishers Choice with Penguin Random House, Pan Macmillan and Jonathan Ball Publishers. Plus a review of A Library to Flee, by Etienne Van Heerden and a review of Grootbos Florilegium.
Lefika La Phodiso is Africa’s first organisation to offer community art counselling training. This course is now available online and aimed at people in the community, mental health practitioners, psychologists, social workers, educators and art facilitators. The free introduction is on 4 February 2025 with the course starting on 11 February 2025.
Shameel Joosub, CEO
Vodacom stays the course through currency and competition complexity
Andrew Gilder, director of Climate Legal
Pro Bono (law feature) – Cop 29 kicks under Trump cloud
Ladles of Love are feeding the future by focusing on supporting the education of small children at pre-schools. They provide two nutritious meals a day to feed over 6 200 children and their teachers and the results are life changing.
Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is the young South African composer Braam Du Toit. Braam is also a choral conductor and is the recipient of a number of awards and accolades
He stated he has "always been interested in combining music with other art forms," and that he finds "the reciprocal influence between music, visuals and performance intriguing and exciting."
David Donde explores high-tech navigation solutions for the modern adventurer, proving that sometimes the best GPS isn't the obvious
Good movies are often turned into great movies by the power of music.
Evocative scores and iconic themes that support and enhance the on-screen action all combine to make memorable movies.
Nick Plummer takes you on a journey through the wonderful world of film scores and film soundtracks, from the classics, right up to the latest releases, with 'FMR at The Movies'.
John Chapman focuses on Mpumelelo Bhengu’s new mural unveiled at Century City as part of its Art Trail
Dancers Love Dogs (DLD) is dedicated to helping animals in need of sterilization. Over-breeding is a major issue, with more puppies than available homes. Sterilization helps prevent the euthanasia of healthy, adoptable animals as shelters become overcrowded. By addressing this problem, DLD aims to create a community in which every animal has a chance of a loving home.
Climate activists have described Donald Trump’s victory in the United States presidential elections as a major blow to global climate action. The results were announced just days ahead of the crucial COP29 conference which gets underway in Azerbaijan on 11 November. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Llewellyn Leonard, a professor of environmental science at the University of South Africa, about the implications.
William Small-Smith, CCO of Paymenow
Health and wellness - How Fintechs Can Support Mental Wellbeing During Mental Health Awareness Month
Carolyn Martin of Creation Wines and The Tasting Room at Creation
Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, chats to Carolyn Martin of The Tasting Room at Creation, winners of the Haute Purpose & Passion award.
Chic Mamas Do Care supports educational projects in impoverished areas. We live in a society in which 78% of 11-year-olds cannot read with meaning in any language. To break the cycle of poverty we need quality education. By donating pre-loved good quality clothing or shopping at their outlets you are supporting Chic Mamas Do Care’s many projects. Recycling clothes leads to a more sustainable planet.
Malusi Basi (Consulting Manager KZN at Alexforbes Healthcare)
Medical scheme pitfalls to avoid
Tshegofatso Raphala, Lead Specialist: Strategy and Planning at Liberty Two Degrees, and
Peter Clark from REdimension Capital
Another Brick in the Wall – Green is the new black
Distinguished radio astronomer Ron Ekers talks to Kechil in Perth about his career highlight
Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra’s Youth Education programme was established in 2003 to provide access to music for young people aged six to 25, often from marginalised communities. It provides them with a safe after-schools alternative and enables them to master an instrument, perform in public and build their self-esteem. The CPO’s vast youth education programme is the most successful in the country and is on track to transforming South Africa’s orchestras.
The Windworx Symphonic Wind Ensemble brings you BLOWING UP A STORM where Riaan van Wyk takes you on a journey through the history of wind bands, its music and composers, with excerpts of standard wind band repertoire performed by local and international wind ensembles.
Sponsored by the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra.
Debra Slabber, Director: Portfolio Specialist at Morningstar South Africa
Why investors should take a different perspective on SA equities
Vanessa Murray from Nedbank CIB
The future of affordable and sustainable housing in South Africa
Kunle Amida, Partner, Deals Advisory - PwC Nigeria
Due Diligence – African M&A bottoms out
Title: A dusty score
Tracks: Giacomo Facco: Pensieri adriarmonici, Op. 1 Book 2, No. 12 in B-Flat Major: I. Allegro
Artist: Manuel Zogbi, Mexican Baroque Orchestra & Miguel Lawrence.
Publisher: ℗ 2014 Toccata Classics
Fine Music Radio celebrates ten extraordinary organisations in our community with a special once-off broadcast of Say Bravo!
Cape Town Opera’s CREATE projects offer Community Concerts and Arts Access programmes bringing the magic of opera to local audiences. Their programmes strive to enrich the Community, build Relationships, provide Education, expand Access and offer essential Training and Employment opportunities within the arts industry.
Watson Attorneys director, Reva Watson
Pro Bono (law feature) How to unlock complex land use issues to facilitate Africa’s largest renewable energy project
Rashaad, global fund manager at Foord
Taxes, Trade, and Tech: Why the US election matter for SA investors
Badisa implements and sustains programmes in the Western, Northern and Eastern Cape that provide social services and residential care to vulnerable people through 134 programmes or facilities. They do this in collaboration with communities, churches, other organisations, government, and funders.
An exciting new play has opened at the Theatre on the Bay. It’s called My Brilliant Divorce, written by Geraldine Aron and stars Kate Normington. It’s a one woman show during which Kate has to take many other parts and it’s described as a tragic/comic exploration in the world of a newly divorced woman after 20 years of marriage with searing humour, slapstick comedy self-analysis and drama.
Does David thrive on Clean Air? Will an air purifier make him a nicer person? Listen to find out.
Another rapid-fire romp through the world of movie music - including scores from Barry, Williams, Rozsa, Moroder, Zimmer and Saint-Saens!
Balekane Legoabe talks about her solo exhibition titled Things That Are My Own, with Curator, Christina Fortune, of Ebony/Curated Cape Town
It is just a few days before the United States elections. With Democrat candidate Kamala Harris pretty much neck-and-neck with the Republican’s Donald Trump, the outcome could go either way. But what impact will it have on the global fight against climate change? Harris describes global warming an “existential threat” while Trump has dismissed it as a “hoax”. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to former US diplomat and Associate Editor of the Daily Maverick, Brooks Spector.
Kirsty de Sousa, Professional Support Lawyer - Real Estate Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Inc
Pro Bono (law feature) Deeds Office needs a shake up
Kevin Aron, PO Medshield
Health and Wellness – Medical scheme governance key for members
Mpho Molopyane, Chief Economist Alexforbes
MTBPS review – fiscal slippage leaves markets doubtful
Join Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley, on the menu are: fine food, wine, art and culture, award-winning architecture, innovative wine tourism experiences and Best of Wine Tourism Award winners.
FMR Fine Food is brought to you by Wesgro, the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and Western Cape.
FMR Fine Food is on Saturdays at 10:45am, with a repeat on Sundays at 09:50am.
Andrew Bahlmann is CEO: corporate & advisory at Deal Leaders International
Due Diligence – The Competition Commission roulette wheel in SA
Andrew Bahlmann is CEO: corporate & advisory at Deal Leaders International
Due Diligence – The Competition Commission roulette wheel in SA
Annele Oosthuizen (Coastal Manager at Alexforbes Healthcare)
Maximising Your Medical Aid in 2025: Strategies for Managing Higher Costs
In this 10 minute short, Twanji Kalula chats to Zelda la Grange
about her new memoir, What Nelson Mandela taught me.
In today’s Book Choice Publishers’ Choice show, the Jonathan Ball team interviews Sam Wilson on First Murder on Mars. The Penguin and Pan MacMillan team tells us what they’re bringing out this month and Twanji Kalula interviews Zelda la Grange on her new memoir.
Title: Anniversary Bon Bon 5: Favourite Era in Baroque Music
Tracks: Handel: Sussurrate, onde vezzose
Artist: Philippe Jaroussky with the Artaserse ensemble.
Publisher: 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company
Debra Slabber, Director: Portfolio Specialist at Morningstar South Africa
Why investors should take a different perspective on SA equities
Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is Maria Du Toit, the South African and also now Dutch clarinettist who is internationally in demand as a soloi8st and Chamber musician. Maria was principal clarinet with the Cape Philharmonic, before marrying the Dutch conductor Arjan Tien and moving to Holland. In the previous symphony season, Maria was here to perform two 20th century Clarinet Concerts by the South African composers David Earl and Conrad Assman. Maria speaks passionately about these works which will be broadcast here on FMR next Thursday the 30th.
A programme with Mozart, Debussy, Annie Lennox and Kenny Loggins? It can only be FMR at the Movies!
Richard Mendelson, author, and Gavin Morris, Director of the SA Jewish Museum focus on the exhibition “Echoes of Parow” based on the research and book of that title by Richard.
The World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF’s) latest Living Planet Index shows that the average size of monitored wildlife populations has declined by 73 per cent in the 50 years from 1970 to 2020. A decline in wildlife populations is like an early warning system for the loss of healthy ecosystems. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to WWF South Africa programme head, Dr Deon Nel, about possible solutions and the need to live in harmony with nature.
Leo Dlamini, Principal Officer Bestmed
Health and Wellness – Medical costs out of control
Warwick Lucas, Private Clients Portfolio Manager at Vunani, and Raymond Parsons from the NWU Business School
The Week that Was
Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, discusses culinary inspiration with chef Amori Burger of Upper Union.
Alistair Anderson, editor-in-chief, Property Flash, Harold Spies of Similan Properties and Julian Naik of Spirits & Bubbles
Another Brick in the Wall – Wine Country
If you'd like to book a tasting with Spirits & Bubbles or to order a bottle of their fabulous wines, contact Julian at +27 82 562 6099 or email julian@spiritsandbubbles.co.za
For more information, check out: spiritsandbubbles.co.za
Kechil is back in South Africa after visiting astronomers in Perth, Australia and gives a roundup of local celestial news. If you'd like to look at some stunning images of the recent comet visit https://www.facebook.com/Astrosocsa/
In hierdie spesiale aanbieding van Boekkeuse, ons program oor skrywers en boeke wat Amanda Botha, ná 25 jaar – vir die laaste keer aanbied:
Amanda dink nostagies terug aan al die skrywers wat sy deur haar loopbaan ontmoet, en met meeste, hegte bande gesmee het. Antjie Krog doen ‘n voorlesing uit haar bundel, Plundering. Danie Marais is ons ateljeegas wat gesels oor sy bundel, ek en jy bestaan nie, waarin hy onder meer wit manlikheid ondersoek. En om mee af te sluit is daar voorlesings deur vier digters wat uitgesonder word. Hulle is Dominique Botha, Tom Dreyer, Ronalda Kamfer en Pieter Odendaal.
2nd movement from Malcolm Arnold's Four Scottish Dances, and an excerpt from Variations on a Korean Folk Song by John Barnes Chance.
Tracy Janssens, Healthcare Regional Executive at Alexforbes
Year-End Medical Aid Adjustments: What You Need to Know
Title: Anniversary Bon Bon 4: Best musical device
Tracks: Bach: Concerto In A Minor For 4 Harpsichords, BWV 1065 - 3. Allegro
Artist: Trevor Pinnock with the English Concert
Publisher: Archiv 1981
Greg Cress, Principal Director for Automotive and eMobility at Accenture, and Hideki Machida from KPMG
EV road trip offers valuable lessons for SA’s NEV strategy
Peter Eerdmans, Co-Portfolio Manager, EM Sustainable Blended Debt
Ninety One launches Sovereign Biodiversity Index
Godiragetse Mogajane, CEO and founder of Delivery Ka Speed
Entrepreneurship Transport Month: Delivery Ka Speed driving economic growth
Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is a man who is something of an institution in Afrikaans music. Jannie Du Toit is a singer songwriter who has had a long and distinguished career in the world of music. He enjoyed a 25 year collaboration with the accompanist Christa Steyn and has been won numerous awards. He remains hugely involved in shows and composing with a long list of productions on the go at the moment.
The 53rd Youth Classical Concert was hosted by Artscape and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra .Young classically trained singers and instrumentalists were offered the opportunity to perform with the orchestra on a professional stage, under the baton of Bernhard Gueller. Fine Music Radio broadcast the concert, hosted by Scilla Laing.
If you spend less than half the cost of a fancy new iPhone, can you get the same value?
Fine Gardening Episode 125
Todays chat was on Celebrating Garden Day and the Agapanthus species . Highlighting the new Pink Blush variety that will be released early in 2025.
Good movies are often turned into great movies by the power of music.
Evocative scores and iconic themes that support and enhance the on-screen action all combine to make memorable movies.
Nick Plummer takes you on a journey through the wonderful world of film scores and film soundtracks, from the classics, right up to the latest releases, with 'FMR at The Movies'.
Once more unto the breach...I didn't enjoy the breach last time, so I'll stay and listen to the radio.
Thato Mogotsi focuses on the Atelier Programme at Zeitz MOCAA and its links to the Museum Fellowship Programme. Thato introduces us to Berni Searle, currently the sixth Zeitz MOCAA Atelier artist-in-residence.
In this week's episode of Talking Movies... Spling reviews Dying - now showing at the European Film Festival.
Cape Nature says the illegal trade in succulent plants is the most pervasive wildlife crime in the Western Cape, pushing many unique species to the brink of extinction. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Leon Muller, a conservation manager for Cape Nature in the West Coast area, about the problem.
Professor Renata Schoeman, head of Healthcare Leadership at Stellenbosch Business School
Warwick Lucas, Private Clients Portfolio Manager at Vunani, and Raymond Parsons from the NWU Business School
The week that was
Join Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley, on the menu are: fine food, wine, art and culture, award-winning architecture, innovative wine tourism experiences and Best of Wine Tourism Award winners.
FMR Fine Food is brought to you by Wesgro, the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and Western Cape.
FMR Fine Food is on Saturdays at 10:45am, with a repeat on Sundays at 09:50am.
Fay Khan. Senior Discretionary Fund Management Specialist, Alexforbes
The future of the financial intermediary
Makgompi Raphasha - Head of Department of the Insurance Supervision Department of the FSCA to discuss
Insurance cover subjectivities
Kechil interviews Dr Rajan Chhetri in Perth, Australia about inter-planetary scintillation and twinkling black holes.
Andrew Bahlmann is CEO: corporate & advisory at Deal Leaders International
Due Diligence – Path to exit
Paresh Prema, Branch Head: Health Actuarial Services, Alexforbes Health
Understanding Medical Aid Contribution Increases for 2025
A super diverse show. From the latest Tana French mystery, to lifestyle and cook books, the new memoir from Jonathan Jansen, and an interview with Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu.
A 10-minute Short: Vanessa Levenstein interviews show favourite, author Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu, on her latest masterpiece, The Creation of Half Broken People. (Watch this title, we think it will feature at the Sunday Times Literary Awards 2025)
A brilliant review in 5 minutes. Twanji Kalula talks Breaking Bread by Jonathan Jansen.
Title: Anniversary Bon Bon 3: Best use of Baroque Music in a Film
Tracks: Handel: “Mio Cara Bene” from Rodelinda
Artist: Simone Kermes with Alan Curtis & Il Complesso Barocco
Publisher: Deutsche Grammophon 2005
Colin Coleman, co-chairman of the Youth Employment Service, senior fellow, Atlantic Council, and former CEO sub-Saharan Africa, Goldman Sachs
Remembering Tito Mboweni
Antonia Bothner, Endeavor SA Capital Markets Lead
Entrepreneurship - Endeavor South Africa marks a major milestone with the first close of its R500 million Harvest Fund III
A new ballet company here in Cape Town is called Cape Ballet Africa and they’ve just had their inaugural season at the Baxter called SALT. Diane van Schoor has been appointed Guest Teacher and Patron of the new company and she brings a life of experience as a ballet dancer and now teacher who has won many awards, including the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Cecchetti Council of America.
Fine Gardening Episode 124
Todays chat was on the hardy indigenous Delospernum cooperii., also known as the hardy ice plant.
Vusumzi Nkomo has an exhibition titled ‘Propositions For Disorder’ at THK Gallery Cape Town. Vusi explains where he is coming from and how he is commenting on the challenges facing an artist today.
In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to freelance botanist and fynbos specialist, Rupert Koopman, about the critically endangered Cape Flats Sand Fynbos and efforts to revive it.
Dr. Siki Gwanya-Mdletye, a member of the South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP)
Health and Wellness - Mental Health and Work
Warwick Lucas, Private Clients Portfolio Manager Vunani
&
Raymond Parson, NWU Business School
A marvelously musical a marvellously musical melange of movie melodies, culminating in a trip around the Greek Islands of movie melodies, culminating in a trip around the Greek Islands
Artist in Residence Programme at Zeitz MOCAA
Berni Searle is the sixth Zeitz MOCAA Atelier artist-in-residence. Searle's eight-month residency officially commenced on 20 June 2024 and will run until 2 March 2025. In this iteration of the Atelier residency, titled On Site, Searle offers visitors an intimate connection to her work.
Manfred Zylla has an exhibition ‘I Never Liked it Here’ of his activist artwork produced at the Community Art Project and that have come out of storage at Iziko South African National Gallery.
Vergenoegd Löw is one of the oldest farms in the Cape and makes award-winning wines, but it is also a beacon of sustainable agriculture and eco-friendly practices. And it just happens to have a very cute flock of ducks running about the vineyards. They act as chief “pest control officers”, making sure the farm is free of snails, slugs, and other damaging insects. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to the farm’s managing director, Corius Visser.
Ninety One Co-Portfolio Manager of the Emerging Markets Equity strategy Archie Hart
Hidden GEMs: Five factors pointing to an emerging market rebound
Phillipe Franiatte, CEO
Prescription for Growth: CFAO Healthcare’s entry into South Africa’s pharma market
Dr Knicole Colon of the James Webb Space Telescope tells us about the mysterious rogue planets following recent research in the Orion Nebula.
Johan Steyn, a renowned advocate for human-centered AI and the founder of AIforBusiness.net
Digital Natives - The Role of AI and Surveillance in South Africa's Political Landscape
Tim Boole, Head of Product Management, Private Equity at Schroders
Due Diligence – Private markets offering attractive entry points for investors
3 of South Africa’s top publishers; Penguin Random House, Pan Macmillan and Jonathan Ball Publishers, and South Africa’s favourite bookseller, Exclusive Books, join us to tell us what great reads you can expect on their shelves this October.
A 10-minute podcast of books full of hope and healing for World Mental Health Day, brought to you by Mpumi Mgidlana, publicist at Jonathan Ball Publishers.
What the editor of Book Choice, Paige Nick has been reading. A 3-minute podcast. One for halloween, and one for curiosity.
Jaideep S. Sandhu, Chief Technology Officer, Renewables Global Business Unit, ENGIE SA
SA’s renewable runway still highly attractive to global investors
Jason Swartz, Portfolio Manager at Old Mutual Investment Group
JSE cannot maintain sustainable heights without renewed foreign investor sentiment
Levantine & Co-Managing Partner Attila Kadikoy
Why investors should prioritize predictable earnings over AI hype
David Kramer’s hugely successful musical Orpheus in Africa is being repeated at the Artscape Theatre and David has reworked it to be produced with Cape Town Opera. It’s now called Orpheus McAdoo and stars Brittany Smith and Conroy Scott with the Cape Town Opera Chorus and opens on 18 October. Rodney Trudgeon invited David Kramer into the People of Note studio to talk about this exciting project.
You wait ages for a chariot to come along, then two come at once... A smattering of scores from swords and sandals movies, and a lot more besides.
The focus is on several exhibitions covering painting, ceramics, wood and wildlife that Philip Todres encourages you to see before they close in October. The exhibitions are at The Cape Gallery, Ebony/Curated Cape Town, Rust-en-Vrede and the Clay Museum, and Art@Africa
Conservationists are questioning Namibia’s plan to cull over 700 wild animals, including hippos, impalas, wildebeest, zebras, and 83 elephants. The environment ministry says the plan is to distribute the meat to people struggling to feed their families amid one of the country’s worst droughts in recent history. But critics suggest the cull is largely a political decision - coming ahead of the November elections - and that the logic behind it is flawed. Glynis Crook discusses the plan with wildlife investigative journalist and academic, Adam Cruise, in this week’s edition of Being Green.
Tim Peach, director of ortho-Design
Health and Wellness - Ortho-Design wins Aspen GIBS Route to Market Challenge 2024 |
Chantal Marx Head of investment research and content ant FNB wealth and investments
View from the market
Alan Barr, Head of Private Enterprise for KPMG in South Africa
Balancing traditional values with modern business strategies for family businesses
Alistair Anderson, Editor-in-chief of Property Flash
&
Savannah Solomons, Director at Solomons Attorneys
Another Brick in the Wall
Judy Kobus, Head of Infrastructure solutions at RMB
RMB finances Africa's progress towards a just transition
The Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa, performed by The Regimental Band of the Coldstream Guards, UK, conducted by Major Roger G. Swift.
Published by Nippon Columbia 1989.
Title: Baroque Festival 4: Albinoni Oboe Concerto
Tracks: Oboe Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 3: II. Adagio
Artist: Alfredo Bernardini & Zefiro
Publisher: ℗ 2014 Outhere Music France
A book which is proving to be invaluable to lovers of contemporary music in South Africa is called History of Contemporary Music of South Africa. Similar to an encyclopaedia, the book has a wealth of information on artists, bands, composers and performers with many photographs. It was written by Garth Chilvers and Tom Jasiukowicz and I invited Garth Chilvers to the People of Note studio to discuss how he went about researching and putting the book together.
Fine Gardening Episode 121
Todays chat was on the principles of vegetable and herb gardening.
South African photographer, Norman Seeff, is globally recognised for his celebrity images taken over the course of his long career. Karell Nel, the Curator of Seeff’s ‘Homecoming’ exhibition introduces us to the artist and this stunning display of his work.
Following a successful seabirding voyage to Marion Island in 2022, BirdLife South Africa will once again be sailing deep into the Southern Ocean, onboard the luxury MSC Musica cruise ship.
Join Peter Harrison MBE, widely recognised as one of the world’s top seabirders on a seven-night voyage, departing from Durban on 24th January 2025.
To book visit *birdlife.org.za and click Events.
To listen to an in-depth interview with Mark Anderson, CEO of Birdlife go to fmr.co.za and click Fine Clients,
Join and support one of the world’s most important conservation projects – Saving Marion Island’s Seabirds; www.mousefreemarion.org.
Spring officially arrives this weekend and for many, this time of the year means a reaction to the increased pollen in the air. Some bad news from researchers and doctors is that climate change is not only worsening the symptoms of seasonal allergies, but also making them last longer. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to allergist, Dr Adrian Morris. You can find more on his website: www.allergyclinic.co.za
Warwick Lucas, Private Clients Portfolio Manager at Vunani,
and
Raymond Parsons from the NWU Business School
The Week that Was
Chef David Schneider chats to Jenny Handley about his newest venture, Merchant above Chefs Warehouse & Canteen in Bree Stree
Tshego Molefi, the co-founder and managing director of Moli & Mela Group
Turning trash into triumph
Klaus Plenge, MD of Tetra Pak Southern Africa
The Responsible Investor – Circular economy in packaging
Albert Botha, Head of Fixed Income at Ashburton Investments
Fed and SARB rate decision preview
There was a partial lunar eclipse early this morning but not worth staying up for. Kechil gives a round-up of upcoming eclipses, and gives the latest space news.
Frederick Backman’s latest, Earth, the second in John Boyne’s new quartet, two nature titles, an interview with Zukiswa Wanner on her latest, another with Louisa Treger on her new bestseller, The Paris Muse. Plus so much more.
Twanji Kalula interviews Zukiswa Wanner on being an African literary icon and her latest novel, Love, Marry, Kill.
A ten-minute interview. Beryl Eichenberger chats to Louisa Treger about her latest novel, The Paris Muse. About Picasso’s muse and her own art.
Title: Baroque Festival 3: Vivaldi and the Pieta
Tracks: Vivaldi: Concerto for Strings in D Minor, RV 127: II. Largo and III. Allegro
Artist: L'Archicembalo
Publisher: ℗ 2019 Brilliant Classics
Tom Reilly – Lango Real Estate CEO
Waldo Marcus – Industry Principal and Head of Marketing MRI
Niyi Adeleye – Head of Real Estate Finance – Africa Regions – Standard Bank
Wayne Godwin – CEO, JLL Africa
Another Brick in the Wall – API Summit Part 1
Frank Kilbourn, Chairman of Strauss and passionate art collector
Strauss & Co Cape Town Auction Week
Brian Sango – Chief Growth Officer of Hoom
Erhard Wolfaardt – Founder of Hoom
Another Brick in the Wall – API Summit Part 2
The fascinating way our ears operate is the subject of this week’s People of Note. I’ll be talking to James Loock, Professor of ENT at Tygerberg Hospital, and Jenny Perold an audiologist also at Tygerberg about the remarkable technology of Cochlear Implants, that allows severely and profoundly deaf people to hear again.
The finals of the 33rd Johann Vos Piano Competition took place in August at the Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium. Louise Howlett presents highlights from the Senior Division and Open Olive Lieberz Prize, which was broadcast on Sunday 15 September, kindly sponsored by the Friends of Orchestral Music.
Opal app is a social media blocker allowing productivity and mindfulness. Referral code for 30 days free paid, SMD6T.
Fine Gardening Episode 120
Todays chat was on the versatile free flowering indigenous shrub Freylinia tropica. Commonly known as the blue bell bush
An hour of movie scores and soundtracks to get you in the right frame of mind for the weekend...or for any time!
Curator of Tuấn Andrew Nguyễn – The Other Side of Now at Zeitz MOCAA
Zeitz MOCAA presents The Other Side of Now, a solo exhibition of film and sculpture by Vietnamese American artist Tuấn Andrew Nguyễn which opens August 22, 2024 and will be on show until July 20, 2025. This exhibition explores the transnational entanglements created by colonisation and war.
While we spent the past few months shivering in our boots here in Cape Town, the northern hemisphere was experiencing its hottest summer since records began, increasing the likelihood that 2024 will be the Earth’s warmest year yet. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Prof Guy Midgley, Director of Stellenbosch University’s School for Climate Studies, about the Copernicus Climate Change Service report.
Warwick Lucas, Private Clients Portfolio Manager Vunani,
and
Raymond Parsons from the NWU Business School
The Week That Was
Chantal Marx - Head of Investment Research and Content
FNB Wealth and Investments
View from the market
Jenny Handley and chef Jason Kosmos discuss his scrumptious brunch at The Pot Luck Club Cape Town.
Hayley Ivins-Downes, Managing Executive Real Estate at Lightstone
and
Alistair Anderson, Editor-in-chief of Property Flash
Another Brick in the Wall
A candy floss planet! The universe is weirder than we thought. A telescope in Sutherland has found something odd.
"The Lost Lady Found" from Lincolnshire Posy by Percy Grainger, performed by the S.A. Army Band - Western Cape, conducted by Captain Martin Chandler.
With permission from the S.A. Army Band - Western Cape.
Citadel's Chief Economist, Maarten Ackerman
Unlocking South Africa's Hidden Economic Untapped Growth Potential
Will Battersby, CEO of BOS Brands
Due Diligence – Internationalisation lessons from an SA brand success story
Title: Baroque Festival 2: Les Arts Florissants
Tracks: Charpentier: Les Arts florissants, H. 487, Scène 4: VII. Prélude – Menuet
Artist: William Christie, Jill Feldman & Les Arts Florissants
Publisher: ℗ 1982 harmonia mundi
https://ctbaroque.co.za/festival/
Audrey Verhaeghe, CEO of Anza Capital
Powering Africa's future through the rise of Corporate Venture Capital
Vusi Mpofu, Sector Lead for Mining & Chemicals at Nedbank
Pro Bono (law feature) - Africa’s Complex Mining Landscape
Roné Swanepoel, Head of Sales at Morningstar South Africa
The Perils of Performance Chasing
Bongani Dladla, CEO of the cidb
Simenhlala Chamane, CEO of Empilwini Trading
Entrepreneurship Women in construction
Fine Gardening Episode 119
Todays chat was on the Weed control in your garden with the focus on lawn areas.
From Elephants to Dinosaurs, from Deer to Dollars and from very good guys to very bad guys, they're all shoehorned into this special episode.
Four of the concerts in the current symphony season with the Cape Town Philharmonic are being conducted by the Dutch conductor Arjan Tien. Arjan is no stranger to South Africa and, apart from the concerts he’s conducting, he is one of the judges of the 6th SA Conductor’s Competition. Arjan has selected an unusual and very interesting series of programmes for the season and Rodney trudgeon invited him to the People of note studio to discuss his concerts, which include the might Mahler 7th.
In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Tracey Gilmore, CEO of Taking Care of Business. This non-profit social enterprise runs three 2-year programmes training budding entrepreneurs to resell, repair, and remake retail waste items, most of which would otherwise have been sent to landfill. To find out more, or if you want to donate items, go to: www.tcb.org.za or call the Cape Town number: 021-531 2134
On Friday the 23rd of August The Cape Town Music Academy presented trumpeter Feya Faku live at the Home coming Center in District Six. Joined by Kyle Shepherd, Buddy Wells, Wesley Rustin and Joshua Klein. Fine Music Radio is a proud media partner of South African Jazz.
Dr Ernst Marais, COO of Icon Oncology
Health and Wellness - As the debate over National Health Insurance (NHI) continues, South Africa’s escalating cancer crisis highlights the need for immediate solutions
Warwick Lucas, Private Clients Portfolio Manager, and
Raymond Parsons from the NWU Business School
The Week That Was
Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, chats to Mount Nelson's new executive chef, Luke Lawrence Barry.
Marc Ackermann Head of Advisory, Investec,
and
Ruven Naidoo Head of M&A, Investec
M&A Outlook Improves into 2025
Opera UCT is going to be the first opera company in the world to present a fully staged performance of a lost opera by Donizetti, Dalinda. The score was only discovered in 2019 and has been meticulously reconstructed
As my guest on People of Note this week, the conductor Jeremy Silver will explain. Jeremy is globally recognised for conducting lesser-known Donizetti masterpieces and he was especially selected by Opera Co-Pro to bring the full opera to life in a world premier right here in Cape Town.
Ranpal Gil works on the engineering side of a new massive survey telescope, the Vera C Rubin, in Chile. She talked to Kechil about this extraordinary telescope when she was here at the International Astronomical Union's General Assembly in Cape Town, early August.
David Frost, CEO SATSA
Business Class – Big visa changes to draw more Chinese and Indian tourists to SA
Andrew Bahlmann is CEO: corporate & advisory at Deal Leaders International
Due Diligence – maximize value without derailing a deal
Tune in for a 10 minute review. Batya Bricker, GM of Books and Brands at Exclusive Books talks about her keepers and her tossers.
For all the best books in the hood, or perhaps the shelf, join host, Paige Nick and publishers, Penguin Random House SA, Jonathan Ball Publishers, Pan Macmillan and Exclusive Books to find out what they’re publishing this September.
Title: Baroque Festival 1: Variations
Tracks: Peter Philips - Amarilli di Julio Romano
Artist: Frances Conover Fitch
Publisher: ℗ 2012 Wildboar Recordings
Fine Gardening Episode 118
Todays chat was on the Genus Plectranthus , the master of shade plants.
We have aliens, we have spies, we have several Stepford Wives. With a mask and an earring, movie scores for your hearing! And no bad poetry.
Sunday will see the start of the annual National Arbor Week, a time to celebrate trees. Over the seven-day period, people are encouraged to take part in "greening" events to make our communities healthier and more beautiful. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Clare Burgess, chair of Treekeepers Cape Town, about preserving our urban forests and its guided heritage tree walk in Newlands next Friday. To find out more, visit: https://treekeeperscapetown.org.za. Treekeepers
Warwick Lucas, Private Clients Portfolio Manager Vunani, and Raymond Parsons from the NWU Business School
The Week That Was
Wesley Solomon, Life Sciences & Healthcare Director at Deloitte Africa
Health and Wellness - Can the NHI truly deliver affordable, quality healthcare for all?
Jenny Handley, and Spencer Fondaumiere, Chairman of the South African Sommelier Association discuss Cap Classique Day.
Vickie Lange: Head of Best Practice at Alexforbes
Top considerations if you’re thinking about withdrawing your savings pot
Alistair Anderson, Editor Property Flash
Amelia Beattie, CEO of Liberty Two Degrees;
Eleni Georgopoulou, Owner and Founder of YourHost; and
Candice-Lee Cohen of Auction Inc.
Another Brick in the Wall
Liquid water has been found on Mars, but not where we'd want it. It's 10-20kms underground, at least at the place where the Mars Insight lander was testing. Interesting though, and baby steps in terms of any colonisation programme.
In hierdie aanbieding van Boekkeuse, ons gereelde program oor skrywers en boeke met, Amanda Botha as aanbieder:
Dis vir ons 'n groot voorreg om vir Zenobia Kloppers, bekende aktrise, skrywer en sanger as ons ateljeegas te verwelkom. Sy gesels met Otto van der Walt oor Oerlied, 'n liedboek wat sy en Monique Seigels saamgestel het. Ons fokus op die digterskap van Johann de Lange. Joan Hambidge lees enkele verse uit sy jongste bundel, Miniatuur, voor. Saam daarmee bied ons in De Lange se woorde die konteks aan waarin hy die gedigte geskep het. Brenda Barlow bespreek Theresa Papenfus se memoire, Sing, Mamma, sing’. Hierby sluit Antoinette Coetzee se bespreking van Rooiletterdag deur Sandy Schoeman aan. In Nathan Trantraal se grafiese roman, Die man wattie kinners vang, bespreek Hadley Titus die sielkundige effek van reeksmooordenaars van jong bruin seuns. Ons fokus ook op jeug- en kinderboeke. Ineke Slabbert bespreek Cecilia Steyn se jeugromans, Saterdag val ek vir jou en Sondag steel jy my hart. In ons Kinderboek bespreking bring ons vyf nuwe titels van Jaco Jacobs onder die aandag – drie eie stories en twee vertalings - en stel ook Marga Jonker se maltrap avontuur, Die spinnebotte slaan toe, bekend, asook Peti Troskie se Luna skitterster word gered. Twee nie-fiksie titels, Heléne Booyens se Aktiwiteit boek, Soogdier-Safari, en die Beste raaiselboek deur Heidri Mittendorf kom ook aan die bod. Hierdie uitgawe van Boekkeuse staan ons 'n oomblik stil om die lewe van Abraham H de Vries, die kortverhaal meester wat Vrydag in die ouderdom van 87 jaar in Kaapstad oorlede is, te betrag. Ons bied Joan Hambidge se gedig, Nabaat, aan as huldeblyk.
March from the First Suite in E-flat for Military Band by Gustav Holst, performed by the Cleveland Symphonic Winds, conducted by Frederick Fennell.
Published by Telarc 1978.
Andre van Deventer our CFO
Master Drilling's CFO on Driving Profit Amidst Market Challenges
Andrew Bahlmann, CEO of Corporate & Advisory at Deal Leaders International
Due Diligence – Choosing the right advisor
Sunil Shah, veteran market analyst
Digital Natives - Computer Vision still clouds AI outlook
Title: Lady Anne’s Ballad
Tracks: Dussek: Trio Sonata in C Major, Op 31. Scotch Air “Auld Robin Gray”
Artist: Trio 1790
Publisher: 2011 Sono Luminus
Title: The Macaroni
Tracks: Galuppi: Il filosofo di campagna: Una ragazza che non è pazza
Artist: Stéphanie Varnerin & L'Astrée
Publisher: ℗ 2024 CPO
Title: Ireland’s last bard
Tracks: Turlough O'Carolan: O'Carolan's Concerto (Transcr. Olivier Fourès for Ensemble)
Artist: Daniel Hope & Air Ensemble
Publisher: ℗ 2024 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Berlin
Andrew Velleman, CEO of CFAO South Africa
Strategic investment of R1.2 billion into the South African automotive industry
Rodger Foster, CEO and co-founder of Airlink
Entrepreneurship – Airlink secures Qatar Airways investment
I wonder if you remember the name Gordon Oliver. Among other things he was Mayor of Cape Town from 1989 to 1991 during which he was privileged to welcome Nelson Mandela to the Cape Town City Hall the day he was released from prison. He also took part in the famous September 1989 march in Cape Town. Gordon has written a book called Overcoming Life’s Challengers – a personal memoir of a Cape Town Mayor and I invited him into the People of Note studio to talk about his life which includes being a minister in the Unitarian Church.
Fine Gardening Episode 117
Todays chat was on the versatile indigenous climber , Diopogon Lignosus , commonly known as the Cape sweet pea.
Another hour of feelgood movie music, the perfect start to the weekend, including a special tribute to the late Alain Delon.
In this week's episode... the second of a two-part series, Spling talks about The Many Masks of Benedict Cumberbatch.
As the Cape Leopard Trust marks its 20th year of working to ensure the survival of this apex predator, Glynis Crook speaks to its CEO, Helen Turnbull, about these highly elusive and resilient animals that survive in the fynbos biome of the Cape Fold Mountains. Find out more at: www.capeleopard.org.za.
Raymond Parson, NWU Business School
The Week That WasWarwick Lucas, Private Clients Portfolio Manager
Ureshnie Govender, PwC Healthcare Consulting Senior Manager
Health and Wellness - Human Centred Design can transform hospitals
John Oliphant, Chairman of Third Way Investment Group and All Weather Capital
Tribute to Will Smith - Master educator
Cook book author and blogger, Zorah Booley Samaai, chats to Jenny Handley about her new book.
Rob Kane, CCID board chairperson
Lessons from Cape Town’s approach to urban management and economic revitalization
Gareth Stobie, Director, Strategy and Corporate Development etfSA
First fully balanced actively managed ETF to list on the JSE
Professor Phil Charles was the director of the Southern African Astronomical Observatory here in Cape Town and retired many years ago. What has he been up to since? Kechil catches up with him at the IAU's General Assembly on August 13th.
Tune in for a 9 minute interview. Nancy Richards chats to Frankie Murray about all things Open Book Festival.
Tune in for a 9 minute interview, Vanessa Levenstein chats to Mark Solms about the complete worlds of Sigmund Freud, which he’s spent the last three decades editing and compiling.
In today’s show we’ve got 5 phenomenal author interviews; Freud’s complete works, Nicky Greenwall’s A Short Life, Alison Weir’s Belonging, Peter Friedland’s Quiet time with the president, and a round up of what you can enjoy at this year’s Open Book Festival and so much more.
De Wet Taljaard, Technical Specialist at The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA)
SA Renewable Energy Grid Survey (SAREGS)
Waheed Adam, founder and CEO of iTouch
Entrepreneurship - a breakthrough in safeguarding mobile identity
Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is Adele Kirsten, who is the director of a Gun Free South Africa. Adele was a founding member of Gun Free South Africa, but she has been a non-violent, social justice activist in South Africa for some 40 years and has also written various books on the subject.
In this week's episode... the first of a two-part series, Spling talks about The Many Masks of Benedict Cumberbatch.
To paraphrase Forrest Gump: FMR at the Movies is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're gonna get...
Countries around the world marked World Elephant Day on Monday, which aims to bring attention to the plight of the animals in Africa and Asia. On both continents, they are facing increasing threats, including an escalation in poaching, habitat loss, and human-elephant conflict. The Worldwide Fund for Nature says there are only about 415,000 African elephants left in the wild in Africa. In Being Green this week, Glynis Crook speaks to conservationist, Sean Hensman, who is manager of Adventures with Elephants
Raymond Parson, NWU Business School
The Week That Was Warwick Lucas, Private Clients Portfolio Manager
Chantal Marx - Head of Investment Research and Content, FNB Wealth and Investments
View from the market
Margot Brews, Head of Health Risk Management Strategy at Momentum Health Solutions
Health and Wellness – AI in healthcare
Shane Watkins, founder and chief investment officer of All Weather Capital
South Africa is moving from a “vicious cycle” to a “virtuous cycle”
What is dark matter and what is dark energy? Do they exist? Well, we've sent up a spacecraft which has left a space telescope, Euclid, to map billions of galaxies and detect their movement. To tell us more about this mysterious and fascinating endeavor is Sandor Kruk of the European Space Agency, here at the International Astronomical Union's General Assembly in Cape Town.
In hierdie aanbieding van Boekkeuse, ons gereelde program oor skrywers en boeke met Amanda Botha as aanbieder:
‘n Digbundel van besondere belang, Joan Hambidge bespreek Ek en jy bestaan nie deur Danie Marais. As ateljeegas, gesels Bettina Wyngaard oor haar bundel Wat sê Bettina? en sê sy weer haar sê wat jou saam met Marita van der Vyver laat sê: ”Dankie tog vir Bettina. ‘n Broodnodige stem in Afrikaans.” Joan Hambidge prikkel met vrae en antwoorde in twee bydraes oor die digkuns – wie kan en wie mag. Eers Johann de Lange se parodie op Elisabeth Eybers en in ‘n tweede bydrae Eybers en D J Opperman en ander digters. Die gesogte UJ – Skrywersprys word volgende maand toegeken aan S.J. Naudé vir Van vaders en vlugtelinge. Uittreksels oor die keurders se verslag word aangebied. Samuel Beckett se beroemde drama, En attendant Godot, in Suid-Afrika opgevoer as, Waiting for Godot, is in Afrikaans vertaal as Ons wag op Godot deur Naomi Morgan. Joan Hambidge bespreek haar indrukke. Ten slotte word ons gereelde bespreking van kinderboeke aangebied.
Title: Lady Anne’s Ballad
Tracks: Dussek: Trio Sonata in C Major, Op 31. Scotch Air “Auld Robin Gray”
Artist: Trio 1790
Publisher: 2011 Sono Luminus
Devon Krantz COO at NeoNomad
Decoding cryptocurrency and stable coin in the South African environment
Neo Lelaka, Owner of NTT Empire
Entrepreneurship – NTT Empire a bio-fertiliser business
Tennessee Williams’s famous play, A Street Car Named Desire will open at the Theatre on the Bay on the 14th August. It is being presented by Lamta – The Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy who’s recent success with Spring Awakening brought the amazing success story of this company to a wide audience. The director of Streetcar is Prof Christopher Weare and I invited him to the People of Note studio to talk about this iconic play .
Performing in public is a crucial element for a young musician’s development, as they leave the solitude of a practise room for a stage. Music competitions and concerts give the young performer a goal to work towards and a space to conquer difficulties and gain confidence. Thank you to all the sponsors and organisers for providing this vital platform. These concerts have all been broadcast on FMR and we are delighted to now share them as a podcast. Congratulations to all the young musicians.
Andrew Bahlmann, CEO: corporate & advisory at Deal Leaders International
Due Diligence - Valuation as a Growth Tool
Claude de Baissac, the founder and CEO of Eunomix,
TotalEnergies withdrawal an avoidable catastrophe
Rashiq Fataar CEO of Our Future Cities
New study shows Cape Town has 84 percent of venues required for a potential future Olympic Games
Thank you for streaming book choice, Publishers’ Choice. Today we welcome Batya Bricker from Exclusive Books, The Pan MacMillan Team, The Penguin Random House Team and the Jonathan Ball Publishing Team to fill us in on what they’re publishing, reading and selling right now.
Nchaupe Khaole, Chief Investment Officer of MIC
Entrepreneurship - Grindstone and MIC partner to fund four black, woman-owned businesses in SA with a new chapter of GrindstoneX
Connie Bloem, MD of Mesh.trade, and Chris Loker, MD of Water Financial
Water Financials’ Gidon Novick & Chris Loker issues first tokenized preference shares on Mesh.trade's digital capital markets platform
Greg Cress from Accenture in Africa
Electric vehicles: the next big industry boom in South Africa?
Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is a South African academic currently working in Norway. Alene Mari Holder is a writer, musicologist and opera singer and her interests include feminist studies of 17th and 18th Century opera including the operatic trouser role tradition and on cross gender casting in Vivaldi’s operas. Alene is also an Afrikaans novelist and poet.
Fine Gardening Episode 114
Todays chat was on the wildflowers on the west coast that are set to start blooming as we transition into Spring
It's the Zimster! A whole programme dedicated to a selection of film scores from Hans Zimmer
Join Philip Todres for the Arts Round Up for a short, sharp look at the what, why and where of the Cape Town art scene.
Brought to you by the Sanlam Art Collection and Gallery – Showcasing one of South Africa’s best art collections.
Scientists and officials gathered in Cape Town last week to discuss what they know about the rabies outbreak in Cape Fur Seals and what to do about it. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to one of the delegates, Dr Tess Gridley, co-director of Sea Search, which is a collective of marine mammal scientists, who told her that selective vaccination of seals got underway on Thursday. The City of Cape Town has warned people to steer clear from any seal behaving unusually or aggressively and to report such cases to the authorities on:
David tests the second smallest BMW SUV, does it pole through the mustard? Listen to find out.
Raymond Parsons, professor at the North-West University Business School and Warwick Lucas, Private Client Portfolios Vunani Securities
The Week That Was
Zuleckha Cara, Assistant Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance
Health and Wellness - Medical aid warning for consumers in South Africa
Chantal Marx, Head of Investment Research and Content · FNB Wealth and Investments
View from the market
Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, chats to chef Ryan Cole about Salsify & Friends Sunday lunches and the launch of his new restaurant, COY.
Kananelo Matela, an Investment Consultant from 10X Investments
Financial freedom is more than a pipe dream
Carina Wessels, Executive for Governance, Legal, Compliance, and Sustainability at Alexforbes
The Responsible Investor - Companies Amendment Bill places rem under the microscope
Shabbir Norath, Head Advisory Nedbank Corporate Finance
Due Diligence – Dealmaking outlook improves
Krishan Gopaul, Senior Analyst, EMEA at the WGC
Second quarter gold demand hits record highs
Kirsten Smit, Advisory Partner at Citadel Investment Services
Key considerations for your offshore investment strategy
In hierdie aflewering van Boekkeuse, ons gereelde program oor skrywers en boeke met Amanda Botha as aanbieder:
Onrus op Steynshoop, jongste roman van die veel bekroonde skrywer, Ingrid Winterbach, word deur Joan Hambidge bespreek. Ons verwelkom twee ateljeegaste, die digter en dramaturg, Pieter Odendaal, en die literator en akademikus, prof. Karen de Wet. Pieter Odendaal gesels oor sy werk in beide die digkuns en drama genres en lees ‘n aantal gedigte voor. Prof. Karen de Wet is as hoofredakteur van die Hertzog-pryswennersreeks aangestel. Die vyftiende publikasie, ‘n Huldiging – Karel Schoeman – Stiltes en stemme onder die redakteurskap van Willie Burger het onlangs by Naledi verskyn. Die Ses Woorde van die Sigeuner, is uit Grieks vertaal deur Louise Cilliers. Hierdie bundel is die eerste Afrikaanse vertaling van ses gedigte van ‘n liriese epos van Kostis Palamas (1859 – 1943). Joan Hambidge is beïndruk deur die klankgevoeligheid van die vertaling. ‘n Nuwe stem is Henda Olivier met haar debuut roman, Onder water. Joan Hambidge bied haar indrukke daarvan aan. Twee belangrike biografieë oor teater legendes, Franz Marx en Marius Weyers, is deur Chris Vorster geskryf. Vorster laat die sepiekoning wyle Franz Marx onbevange praat in sy biografie – Franz Marx: Uit die perd se bek. Marius Weyers, is ‘n fassinerende portret van die kernfiguur in teater-, TV- en rolprentkringe. Amanda Botha bied haar indrukke daarvan aan.
Title: An ill fated marriage
Tracks: Louis Marchand: Suite in C Major: I. Prelude
Artist: Luca Oberti (harpsichord)
Publisher: ℗ 2015 Stradivarius
Sbu Luthuli, Founder of Batseta and CEO of Mpande Property Fund
Batseta - 10 year’s of shaping the retirement fund landscape
Lee Swan, head of sustainability at Alexforbes
ESG front and centre for retriment funds with Climate Change Act
Nic Horn, Citadel Director and Regional Head for KwaZulu-Natal
Entrepreneurship – Practical succession planning advice for family-owned businesses
A veritable song-fest smorgasbord! Songs written for movies, used in movies, and adapted from stage musicals for the movies!
As the Olympic Games get underway in Paris on 26 July, the Worldwide Fund for Nature has launched a video campaign asking people to focus on the world records we don’t want to break. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to James Reeler, Senior Manager: Climate Action at the WWF South Africa about what it hopes the campaign will achieve.
David and his brother are about to embark on travels around Southern Africa by BMW GSA 1250 Motorcycles.
The artistic prowess of our Born Frees took centre stage during the month of June at Artscape with an exciting, jam-packed series of productions including this the 21st rendition of the Youth Jazz Series Solo Concert. Brought to you by the Artscape, the City of Cape Town, the Western Cape Government and Suidoosterfees.”
Chris Eddy, Head of Multi Asset Funds
Not the Daily news – Evolution of emerging markets
Raymond Parsons, professor at the North-West University Business School
and
Warwick Lucas, Private Client Portfolios Vunani Securities
The Week That Was
Neil Kirby is a Director and Head of Healthcare & Life Sciences
Health and Wellness – Court rules certificate of need unconstitutional
Belinda Sulivan, Head: Corporate Consulting Strategy, at Alexforbes
Key two-pot bill signed into law
Alistair Anderson, Editor in Chief of Property Flash
&
Rael Levitt, CEO and founder of Inospace, Chairman of Lisa
Another Brick in the Wall
Jacques Conradie, CEO of Peregrine Capital
The Responsible Investor – GNU Dawn bullish for SA small and mid-caps
Ben April,Associate Director, ESG Leader Africa Financial Services at KPMG
Due Diligence – ESG to the fore
In this episode of Book Choice, we’ve got a review of the latest by Lionel Shriver called Mania, and a memoir called psychopath, we’ve even got the latest by Alistair Mckay, as well as amazing author interviews, including one with Andrew Smith, the author of First People. The Lost History of the Khoisan, and so much more.
Title: An ill fated marriage
Tracks: Louis Marchand: Suite in C Major: I. Prelude
Artist: Luca Oberti (harpsichord)
Publisher: ℗ 2015 Stradivarius
Ursula Fear - Senior Talent Programme Manager, Salesforce
&
Didi Onwu, Managing Editor of Anzisha
Entrepreneurship - Gen Z needs new approach to skills development
Joe Klopper is a portfolio manager at Independent Securities
Understanding the Investment Risks Associated with the US Elections
Agatha Christie’s play Witness to the Prosecution is pulling in the crowds at Theatre on the Bay. And rightly so because not only is it a superb play, but it is an excellent production with a large cast. In this week’s edition of People of Note, Rodney Trudgeon spoke to a member of the cast, Sharon Spiegel Wagner who plays the role of Romaine Vole, the wife of the accused. Sharon talks about how thrilling it is to be in the play and about the wonderful cast, as well as her many other activities in theatre.
Fine Gardening Episode 112
Todays chat was on the awareness of plant toxins and some tips on dealing with animals and plants .
Nick Plummer presents your indispensable start to the weekend - another hour of great movie tracks.
Trees and plants make life better in a city, including improving air quality, providing homes to birds and insects, and cooling our streets. A recent heat-mapping campaign as part of the World Bank’s City Resilience Programme and the National Treasury’s Cities Support Programme found large temperature differences in parts of the city with densely-packed buildings and no trees, compared to leafier areas. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to atmospheric scientist Professor Roelof Burger about why this is and what needs to be done to improve the situation.
Raymond Parsons, professor at the North-West University Business School and Warwick Lucas, Private Client Portfolios Vunani Securities
The week that was- Enough talking, time for SONA action
Fazlin Swanepoel, the Head of Health at Alexforbes
Health and Wellness – NHI myths exploded
Rudi Dicks, Head of the Project Management Office (PMO) in the Office of the President
What next for Operation Vulindlela?
Tamir Sacks, CEO of PayCurve
Technology enabling financial wellness and breaking reliance on microlending in South Africa
Jonothan Skeen, GM SOLA
Commissioning of SA's largest operational wheeling project - Lichtenburg
Frikkie van Loggerenberg, CEO of IFSA Private Equity
Due Diligence The growing accessibility of alternative investments
Title: Italian Fever
Tracks: Sonata for Violin, Violoncello and Basso Continuo in E Minor, WD 677: II. Alla breve, Giovanni Benedetto Platti
Artist: Radio Antiqua
Publisher: ℗ 2019 Outhere
Sergio Barbosa, Co-founder and CIO of enterprise software development house Global Kinetic
Research and development in SA
Nandi Qubeka, Equity Analyst at Nedbank Private Wealth
Entrepreneurship: Investment Research Note - The Township Economy Opportunity
Michael Kruger, Senior Investment Analyst at Morningstar South Africa
What is behind the recent rally in the gold price?
Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is the South African based documentary photographer, author and professional speaker Matthew Wilman who, in 2003 was commissioned to archive and document the life and times of Nelson Mandela for the Nelson Mandela Foundation. This allowed him to develop an intimate relationship with Mandela. But Matthew has also published a beautiful book of black and white photographs of ballet dances in unusual industrial settings.
This mornings talk was on how to prevent waterlogged gardens and what to do in the event of having excess water in your garden.
In the third episode of The Lion King Legacy, Spling discusses animation and film with Disney animator Mark Henn.
Your usual mix of feelgood movie scores, plus a celebration of some of the films of the late Donald Sutherland.
Join Philip Todres for the Arts Round Up for a short, sharp look at the what, why and where of the Cape Town art scene.
Brought to you by the Sanlam Art Collection and Gallery – Showcasing one of South Africa’s best art collections.
An urban greening trend that is gaining momentum around the world for its environmental benefits is something called a Miyawaki pocket forest. The concept was developed in the 1970s by Japanese botanist, Dr Akira Miyawaki. Now Aghmad Gamieldien, founder of Mzanzi Organics, has created five of them in Cape Town. He joins Glynis Crook on this week’s edition of Being Green.
Raymond Parsons, professor at the North-West University Business School
The Week that Was – GNU Cabinet Lekgotla Preview
Kevin Aron, PO of the Medshield medial Scheme
Health and Wellness – Medshield innovates in tough environment for schemes
Jenny Handley and wine writer Malu Lambert discuss wine and Bastille Day in Franschhoek
Myles Kritzinger, CEO of Transcend Residential Property Fund
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Alistair Anderson - Editor in Chief, Property Flash
Another Brick in the Wall – Residential matters
More about asteroids, other threats in space and how the Chinese are dealing with them, plus advance notice of the International Astronomical Union's General Assembly taking place in Cape Town 6-15 August.
Andrew Bahlmann, CEO: corporate & advisory at Deal Leaders International
Due Diligence Cybersecurity risks facing M&A transactions
Anthony Clark, Smalltalk Daily
Mid-Year Market Masterclass: Top Stock Picks of 2024 with Anthony Clark
Mbekezeli (Martin) Benjamin, Research and Advocacy Officer at Judges Matter
Hlophe threatens rule of law
Thomas Lombard, head of marketing at Puzzlcat
Digital Natives - Jotgenie solving for AI local language problem
Book Choice is broadcast every alternating Tuesday of each month presented by Paige Nick.
While you’re munching your lunch or driving the myriad motorways, you’ll hear all that’s best in books. Cape Town’s top book reviewers will entertain and inform you as they cheerfully chat about the newest and nicest fiction and non-fiction on current book shelves.
You love author interviews? Well, we line up those for your pleasure and leisure too.
You want an easy-peasy competition each month with good prizes? All there, prettily planned for your lovely listening.
Do join us for your delectation… for your entertainment… for your information.
Title: Miss Baptist
Tracks: Niccolo Pasquili: Nymphs of the Springs
Artist: sung by Rachel Redmond, with Peter Whelan & Irish Baroque Orchestra.
Publisher: ℗ 2024 Linn Records
BDO South Africa Director, Zakhele Nyandeni
Pro Bono (law feature)
ZARONIA Transition: Implications for Financial Markets
Tanya Alvis, VP of Commercial for East Africa at Onafriq
World Fintech day coming up in August 1st - financial inclusion for all is again top of mind
CEO Bastiat Viljoen and Chief Sales Officer Dane Viljoen
Entrepreneurship -Troygold storming the gold establishment
My guest on People of Note this week, is a doctor who has written a book called Ice Cream – A Doctor’s Journey to Discover what Matters. This is an engaging memoir about the highs and lows of working as a medical doctor in South Africa and how, with a little help from ice cream and heavy metal music, he was able to struggle on. He’s Alistair Mcalpine and you may find his choice of music a little unusual for FMR, but he was insistend that we gave him a chance.
In the second episode of The Lion King Legacy, Spling discusses animation and film with Disney animator Mark Henn.
Join Philip Todres for the Arts Round Up for a short, sharp look at the what, why and where of the Cape Town art scene.
Brought to you by the Sanlam Art Collection and Gallery – Showcasing one of South Africa’s best art collections.
FMR at The Movies brings you the most popular film music from the most popular composers. Kick back and enjoy your weekend!
Raymond Parsons, professor at the North-West University Business School
The Week that Was
Sarika Sujan ,IPC Specialist of Supercare by Empact Group
Health and Wellness – Minimum wages negatively impacting the contract cleaning industry
Jenny Handley chats to Ross Baker, managing director of Wild Peacock Fine Food Merchants.
In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Prof Peter Ryan, emeritus professor at UCT’s FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology, who co-authored a study which found that colourful plastics degrade to form microplastics faster than those with plain colours.
Hannah Marais – Acting Chief Economist and Deloitte Africa Economic Advisory Leader, Deloitte Africa
Deloitte Consumer Signals Report
John Anderson, Executive: Solutions and Enablement at Alexforbes
Alexforbes Launches Retail Manager Watch Surveys to Empower Independent Financial Advisers and Investors
Connie Bloem, MD of mesh.trade
The Responsible Investor - First tokenized bond issue exceeds expectations
Last Sunday was International Asteroid Day. This was celebrated mainly on Monday when people were back at work, when Kechil attended a talk given by Marco Micheli of the European Space Agency's Space Situational Awareness Planetary Defence Office. Here he is talking to Kechil about why it is important to devote attention to asteroids. Here in South Africa, we have a telescope which is part of the international ATLAS consortium which surveys the sky tracking and looking for asteroids.
Title: The Mandolin in Britain and Stellenbosch
Tracks: Giovanni Francesco Weber’s 4th Mandolin Sonata
Girolamo Stabilini – Jigg
Artist: Artemandoline & Marina Bartoli
Publisher: ℗ 2024 Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Belinda Scriba Director in the Dispute Resolution at CDH
Due Diligence - Business rescue doesn’t have to mean the beginning of the end
Johan Steyn, founder of AIforbusiness.net
Digital Natives Generative AI - Friend or Foe in the Creative Arts?
In hierdie aflewering van Boekkeuse, ons gereelde program oor skrywers en boeke met Amanda Botha as aanbieder, verwelkom ons drie ateljeegaste en bespreek drie boeke met uiteenlopende temas. Medewerker en kollega, Riette Rust, praat, as skrywer, oor haar eie boek, Die geskenk. Anschen Conradie is Riette Rust se ateljeegas en gesels as mede-samesteller en skrywer oor haar en Stefan Coetzee se unieke konsep van 'n bundel van 25 kortverhale genaamd Sewe keer sondig. Gerda Engelbrecht vertel hoe sy Die Groot Afrikaanse Blokraai-boek, wat pas verskyn het, ‘n realiteit gemaak het. Die trefferboek, Al wat tel, deur Irma Venter word deur Antoinette Coetzee bespreek. Joan Hambidge bespreek Rudolph Willemse se digbundel, Swartland en Ineke Slabbert bespreek Hannes Barnard se jeugboek, Vuur.
Andries Rossouw, PwC Africa Energy, Utilities and Resources Leader
PwC Global Mine Report 2024 - Global mining players need to invest for growth and transformation amid financial pressure
Yugen Pillay, Head of Public Sector Assurance at BDO South Africa
Pro Bono (law feature) The Role of Transparency and Accountability in SOE Reform
Dan Moritz, CFO at Merchant Capital
Entrepreneurship - MSMEs Day - The Money Mindset Preventing SME Development
One of those irresistible Agatha Christie murder mysteries is about to open at the Theatre on The Bay. Witness for the Prosecution is in the form of a gripping court room drama, leaving the audience gasping with surprises as the case proceeds. The director is Alan Swerdlow and Rodney Trudgeon spoke to him on People of Note about both the difficulties and the fun of directing one of Christie’s mysteries.
David looks into the national attempt at de-spammifying your phone. https://www.nationaloptout.org/
Fine Gardening Episode 109
Todays chat was on the versatile colourful Marguerite Daisy.
In the first episode of The Lion King Legacy, Spling discusses animation and film with Disney animator Mark Henn.
The magical music of the movies is the perfect soundtrack to your weekend, or download and listen whenever you want to.
Electronic waste is the fastest-growing solid waste stream in the world. In 2022, a record 62 million tonnes were produced globally, up 82% from 2010. But less than one quarter of the year’s e-waste mass was documented as having been properly collected and recycled. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Keith Anderson, CEO of the e-Waste Association of South Africa (e-WASA) about the growing problem. UNITAR · EWASA
Fine Music Radio’s Take Note jazz project, with funding from the Media Development & Diversity Agency, and curated by the Cape Town Music Academy, is committed to developing and promoting local talent.
FMR will host live jazz concerts once a month, over a period of a year. These take place on the last Sunday of the month at 3 pm at the Guga S’Thebe Theatre in Langa. The music is recorded live and selected tracks are played at a later date on Fine Music Radio. Part of this initiative is training interns in the magic of radio production.
Nikki Lopes at the Santa Shoebox Project
Health and Wellness Upskilling Bias in Early Childhood Practitioners Hinders Educational Quality
Warwick Lucas, Private Client Portfolios Vunani Securities and Raymond Parsons, professor at the North-West University Business School
View from the market
James Robinson, Associate Wealth Manager at Alexforbes
AF Wealth - Inter-generational wealth transfer
Dr Langanani Mbodi, President of the South African Medical Association Trade Union (SAMATU)
Dr Thandi Mabeba, Chairperson of the Council for Medical Schemes
Craig Comrie, the CEO of Profmed
& Dr Moratwe Masima
NHI Panel
Why do stars spin? What sets them off? Recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope may tell us something about this phenomenon and what happens in the early phase of a star's life.
Andrew Bahlmann, CEO Deal Leaders International
Due Diligence – A GNU dawn for dealmakers?
Smital Rambai from FutureGrowth
Futuregrowth’s Vision: Transforming Townships and Rural Areas through Strategic Property Investments
On this episode of Book Choice we've got a book that’s very Italian, one that’s very south African, a thriller-thriller, the new Marian Keyes, young adult fiction, three books on opera, not one bird book review, but two, and a partridge in a pear tree. Book Choice is brought to you by Exclusive Books.
Title: A disastrous venture
Tracks: Phillipp Joseph Hinner: Trois duos pour deux harpes, No. 2, Op. 8: II. Menuet. Maestuoso
Artist: Alchimia Duo
Publisher: ℗ 2017 Da Vinci Classics
Tshepo Kgapane Product Lead at WaFunda
Entrepreneurship - Empowering Youth: Financial Literacy for South Africa’s Future
Flagship Asset Management fund manager, Philip Short
New study adds to weight loss drug makers Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly investment case
I wonder whether or not you remember the tragic fire that swept through the mountain in April 2021, in the process destroying the iconic Mostert’s Mill and leaving an awful, burnt out stump. Well, three years later and with considerable support from the public as well as from overseas companies, Mostert’s Mill has been completely restored and it opened in April and will be open on each third Saturday for the public to visit. The Chairman of the Friends of Mostert’s Mill and one of the restoration team is John Hammer and I spoke to him about this exciting project.
In this week's episode...
Spling and Albertus van Dyk announce and discuss the new home for Barry Ronge's film book collection.
Another scintillating selection of spectacular cinematic scores, the perfect feelgood start to your weekend.
In this week’s Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Pavs Pillay, behaviour change lead and WWF-SASSI manager, about the initiative’s new report, “The hidden costs of your seafood”, which focuses on the crucial role played by retailers and suppliers of seafood in ensuring responsible and sustainable fishing practices are implemented.
Chantal Marx Head of Investment Research and Content at FNB Wealth and InvestmentView from the market
Conway Williams, Head of Credit a Prescient Investment Management
Not the Daily news – Coalition government Impact on Infrastructure Investment and Investor confidence
Marcia Eugenia, Head of Momentum Multiply
Health and Wellness - Health in the digital age
Maxi Cohen Director GroWise Capital
Ways to improve your chance of securing business funding
Elle-Sarah Rossato, PwC SA
Taxing Times Survey - Tech-investment is key to SARS maintaining its robust revenue collection capability
Even NASA slips up in its communications from time to time. Recently they broadcast a medical emergency drill to their public livestream channel about the International Space Station by mistake. Kechil here attempts to recreate the drama.
We are the only beachfront retirement hotel in the Cape. We want you to live here as if you were on holiday for the rest of your life. The St James offers a communal living experience for discerning, active, and accomplished residents.
Cornelius Coetzee, Country Manager at Verto South Africa
Digital Natives - Ins and outs of cross-border payments
Stonehage Fleming UK Head of Equity Management Gerrit Smit
Due Diligence Why it’s not realistic to expect to get a good business at a low valuation
Title: The tale of Sancho
Tracks: Minuet 11th in G Minor (Arr. by Janise White)
Artist: Afro-American Chamber Music Society Orchestra & Janise White.
Publisher: ℗ 2015 Janise White
In People of Note this week, Rodney Trudgeon has an inspiring young guest in celebration of Youth Day. He is Charles Jansen who has risen from a life of crime, prison and drugs to become the Art centre Coordinator and training Materials Develop at the Butterfly art Project He has developed therapeutic art projects and art classes with children aged from 5 to 21.
In Being Green this week, Glynis Crook continues her discussion with Wild Survivors founder, Francesca Mahoney, about elephants in Tanzania, and how their fear of bees is being harnessed to protect farms and help communities along the animal’s migratory corridors. To find out more, go to: www.wildsurvivors.org
Two-pot welcomed by The Institute pf Retirement Funds Africa
Wayne Hiller van Rensburg, Executive Officer and spokesperson for IRFA
At SoundXcel we believe that our solutions should also add real world value and benefits to our clients.
Ettienne Bezuidenhout, wealth manager at Alexforbes
Wealth check with Alexforbes – Offshore part III
Alistair Anderson, Editor-in-chief of property Flash
Stefano Contardo, Group CEO at Improvon,
&
Dean Shillaw, MD of Nairobi Gate Industrial Park SEZ in Kenya
What do things in the universe taste like? Kechil explores this with recent experiments and theory.
Dr Roelof Botha, who compiles the ACI on behalf of Afrimat
Afrimat Construction Index shows construction continues to struggle
What makes this show extra special is that we welcome three of South Africa’s top publishers, Penguin Random House, Pan Macmillan, Jonathan Ball Publisher’s as well as South Africa’s number one bookseller, Exclusive Books, to join us on the show and introduce us to their big name authors, titles events and news. We like to think of this show as our behind the scenes of publishing show. Nobody knows the publishing industry better than the selection of professionals you’re about to hear from.
Title: Forgetting the Continuo
Track: Bach’s 5th Brandenburg concerto: 2nd Movement, affettuoso
Artist: Rinaldo Alessandrini & Concerto Italiano
Publisher: ℗ 2016 naïve classique
Dawie de Villiers, Chief Executive Officer, Alexforbes
Alexforbes strategic gambits paying off
Entrepreneurship - South African skincare range lelive goes global with investment from Invenfin
Judy Sendzul, Head of Consumer Investments at Invenfin
On People of Note this week, Rodney Trudgeon will be talking to the conductor and pianist Kamal Kahn who is In Cape Town to conduct Donizetti’s opera Lucia di Lammermoor for Cape Town Opera. Kamal enjoys an international career as a teacher and conductor and he has worked with most of the world’s leading opera singers at most of the world’s leading opera houses. He was also head of Opera at UCT for many year. Lucia opens at the Artscape Opera house on Friday 14 June.
The St Olaf Choir from Northfield in Minnesota in the United States are touring South Africa in June 2024. They are conducted by Dr Anton Armstrong. Otto van der Walt had a telephonic conversation with Dr Armstrong about his start in conducting at an early age and moving to Northfield to study conducting. He also gives great insight into the St Olaf Choir’s sound and his philosophy on the use of the voice in an ensemble setup.
David talks to Miles White Group Financial Services Portfolio at Massmart about Warranties.
Join Philip Todres for the Arts Round Up for a short, sharp look at the what, why and where of the Cape Town art scene.
Brought to you by the Sanlam Art Collection and Gallery – Showcasing one of South Africa’s best art collections.
In this week’s Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Francesca Mahoney, founder of Wild Survivors, an organisation that works to create a sustainable solution to the conflict between elephants and humans along the animal’s migratory corridors in northern Tanzania. To find out more, go to: www.wildsurvivors.org
Warwick Lucas - Private Client Portfolios, Vunani Securities
Raymond Parsons, Economist and Author
Chinwag
Jenny Handley talks Italian ingredients with Philip Abrahamson, from Italian Deli Online.
At Tony Wyllie Funeral Home we are available 24 hours a day. Whether you are seeking advice on how to plan for a loved one’s funeral, suggestions on how to pre-plan your own funeral or you are investigating what to do in the unfortunate event of a death in the family, we are here to help you.
Chris Viljoen, wealth manager at Alexforbes
Wealth Check with Alexforbes – Offshore Investing Part II
Ann Bernstein, CDE’s executive director
What can a new government do to get the country back on track after 15 years of stagnation and decline?
Voyager1 continues to deliver! An amazing piece of software engineering has fixed a problem. You too can track the two Voyagers here:
https://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/status/
Due Diligence – what politicians can learn from dealmakers in negotiating a coalition
Andrew Bahlmann, CEO: corporate & advisory at Deal Leaders International
Busi Mavuso, CEO of Business leadership SA
What business wants from the 7th administration
Hierdie aanbieding van Boekkeuse onder regie van Amanda Botha, is in sy geheel gewy aan skrywers wat in Kaapse Afrikaans of AfriKaaps hulle sonderlinge stories en ervarings met ons deel. Ons verwelkom Nathan Trantraal wat gesels oor sy grafiese roman, Die man wattie kinners vang, en met sy ma, Charmaine Africa, wat debuteer met haar memoire, Amma, herinneringe aan haar moeder en kinderdae. Ons praat ook met digter Ronelda Kamfer, wat onlangs na ‘n drie maande verblyf in Amsterdam, gesels oor die vertaling van haar roman, Kompoun, in Nederlands. Ons gesels ook met Gaireyah Fredericks, wat debuteer met haar bundel, Een voet innie kabr, ‘n belangrike debuut in Moslem-Afrikaans oor die lief en leed van gewone Moslems. Hierby voeg ons Antoinette Coetzee se bespreking van Bettina Wyngaard se roman, Die loutering van Grietjie.
Title: The Queen’s Farm
Track: Air. "Dans ces agréables retraites" from “Les Plaisirs champêtres”
Louis Lemaire
Artist: Monica Mauch, Ensemble Danguy & Tobie Miller
Publisher: ℗ 2024 Outhere
Rodney Trudgeon's guest on People of Note this week is the distinguished jazz musician and saxophonist Mccoy Mrubata who is in Cape Town doing a series of concerts for the Cape Town Music Academy to celebrate a special birthday. Mccoy has a long career of writing and performing both here and internationally. He was discovered as a young artist by Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse who took him to Johannesburg and helped to launch his career.
In this week's episode Spling interviews Ludi Kraus about the Labia Theatre as it celebrates its 75th anniversary...
A study published recently by the British Antarctic Survey raised concerns about the record low levels of sea ice around Antarctica. Scientists found that in 2023 – compared to an average winter – the maximum extent of the Antarctic Sea covered by ice, shrank by over two million square kilometres. It found that these historically low levels were a one-in-2,000-year event without climate change but are four times more likely to occur under its effects. In this week’s Being Green, Professor Marchello Vichi, Director of the Marine and Antarctic Research Centre for Innovation and Sustainability (MARIS), speaks to Glynis Crook about the shocking decline.
How can the Sun affect our weather, aside from its obvious heat. Given the spate of solar storms earlier in the month, Kechil has brought back Jacques van Delft to talk about how our Sun may affect our rainfall, with predictions about what we may expect this winter. If you would like to follow Jacques van Delft, here is his Facebook page on solar activities https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555679784685v
Moeletsi Mbeki, political economist and the deputy chairman of the South African Institute of International Affairs
SA 2024 Election preview
Colin Coleman, adjunct professor Columbia Business School election preview
Election preview
We’ve got a feast of book reviews and author interviews on Book Choice. We review the much-awaited Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the new one by Sven Axelrad, called God’s Pocket, and a book called Hiking the Fish, As well as an interview with Candice Carty Williams, Book of the Year award winner, and Roy Haveman’s How to Fix a Country.
Title: Mr Opera
Tracks: Reinhard Keiser: The Ridiculous Prince Jodelet, Sinfonia
Artist: Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin.
Publisher: ℗ 2005 harmonia mundi
Grant Prince, head of investments at Fetola
Entrepreneurship - Market access one of the biggest challenges for small businesses
Fine Gardening Episode 104
Todays chat was on general gardening chores to do in the garden at this time of the year .
A programme filled with journeys, discoveries and triumphs - listen to the podcast to find out more!
This episode is about the Labia Theatre, its history and cinema trends over the years as it celebrates its 75th anniversary this month.
Plastic waste is poorly managed along coastal zones in West Africa, and Tanzania is no exception. But as the public becomes more aware of the problem, there are an increasing number of initiatives to deal with the problem, and opportunities to recycle. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Alexis Cronin, co-founder of Dunia, a sustainable design company based in Arusha, that makes high-end furniture from plastic waste.
Kim Gibb, CEO at Prescient Management Company
T+1 - South African fund managers face race against the clock
Roné Swanepoel, Head of Sales at Morningstar South Africa
Compound Interest and The Rule of 72 - An investment Lesson Worth Remembering
Chantal Marx Head of Investment Research and Content at FNB Wealth and Investment
View from the market
Dr. Alastair Meredith, Senior Art Specialist at Strauss & Co
Irma Stern headlines Strauss Art Auction
Ettienne Bezuidenhout, a Wealth Manager at Alexforbes
Wealth check with Alexforbes - Part 1 on Offshore Investing Strategies
Recently there has been a spate of solar storms. Kechil talks to the Director of the Solar Section of the Astronomical Society of Southern Africa, Jacques van Delft, about our nearest star and what it has been up to. If you would like to follow Jacques van Delft, here is his Facebook page on solar activities https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555679784685
Andrew Bahlmann, CEO corporate & advisory at Deal Leaders International
Due Diligence – M&A outlook for H2
Michael Israel, Zuper's VP of Community
Digital Natives: Zuper Named Next Tech Titan at GeekWire’s 15th Annual Awards
Title: The Famous “Bononcini Incident”
Tracks: Antonio Lotti: La vita caduca: In una siepe ombrosa
Artist: Il Complesso Barocco & Alan Curtis
Publisher: ℗ 2013 EMI Records Ltd./Virgin Classics
In hierdie aflewering van Boekkeuse aangebied deur Amanda Botha het Jaco Barnard-Naudé in die ateljee kom kuier om oor sy digters debuut Om my kastele in Spanje te sloop te gesels. Nog 'n gas in die ateljee is Frances le Roux wat oor haar boek, Son en suurlemoene, praat. Antoinette Coetzee bespreek ‘n besondere roman deur Willie Hoods met die titel Claremont Daisy. Ons verwelkom ‘n nuwe medewerker, Ineke Slabbert, wat Cliffordine Norton se jeugboek, Ek sal vir jou verg, bespreek, en Joan Hambidge verken Hadley Twindle se essay bundel, Show me a place.
Natascha Trivisas from HID Global, a world leader in identity security
Identity security as a driver of growth in Africa
Matt Putman, founder of iKokha
Entrepreneurship - SME’s Ask for Strategic Growth Plan from Political Parties
Fine Gardening Episode 103
Todays chat was on Natural ways of Pest controlling your garden
With music from Vivaldi to Hans Zimmer, FMR at the Movies celebrates the diversity of music on the Silver Screen.
Mpho Molopyane, Exec Chief Economist at Alexforbes
Wealth check with Alexforbes – Elections and your investments
Lerato Nage: Chief Executive Officer and Technical Director, KEA Capital
Motlatsi Mutlanyane: Head of Alternative Investments, Momentum Investments
Seipati Moichela: Portfolio Manager: Real Assets, Eskom Pension and Provident Fund (EPPF)
George Muchanya, Head of Growthpoint Investment Partners
The Responsible Investor – Purpose Built Student Accommodation Panel
We are finding out more about planets outside of our solar system. 55 Cancri e is an odd one: it orbits its sun once every 17 Earth hours, and is only 2.3 kms away - can you imagine that? I wonder what it sounds like there. You would definitely not want to visit. It has a molton lava surface and is possibly made out of diamond!
John Steyn , founder of AIforBusiness.net
Digital Natives – AI Policy discussion document falls short
Khulekani Mathe, CEO Designate, BUSA,
&
Dr Simon Strachan, a spokesperson for the SA Health Professionals Collaboration
NHI Bill faces legal challenges on several fronts
Title: Plagiarism in Vivaldi’s Gloria
Tracks: Giovanni Maria Ruggieri: Gloria, RV Anh.23: XI. Cum Sancto Spiritu
Artist: King's Consort Choir, The King's Consort & Robert King
Publisher: ℗ 2004 Hyperion Records Limited
Welcome to Book Choice, Publishers' Choice on FMR with me your host Paige Nick. What makes this episode special is that we’re joined by three of SA's top publishers and SA's number on bookseller, Exclusive Books. These are the people who work tirelessly behind the scenes, publishing the books we love to delve into, and they really know what’s going on, so when they make a recommendation, you know you can count on it. Hope you enjoy the show.
Paul Byrne, Head of Data Insights & Customer Success at Pnet
Entrepreneurship - Pnet Job Market Trends Report – March 2024
Mikhail Motala, Fund Manager at PSG Asset Management
The stock market is not the economy part II
James Ross at leading corporate and commercial law firm, CDH
Pro Bono (law feature) Exploring the potential impact of the gas amendment bill on SA energy landscape
Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is the distinguished singer and author Margaretha Deysel Stemmet. Apart from her hugely successful singing career in places such as Vienna and Graz, Margaretha returned to South Africa to sing all over the country for the various arts councils. She also started the Songmaker’s Guild in 1994 with Albie van Schalkwyk. In 2014, Margaretha travelled some 2,700 kilometers through Germany and Austria to listen to South African opera singers who have made it internationally. The result is her book South African Envoys of Opea.
An hour of great movie scores, and a handful of movie songs thrown in, because it's the soundtrack to your weekend!
Wood vinegar, a by-product of charcoal production, has been used in agriculture for over two thousand years, both as a growth booster for plants and a natural pesticide. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Ralf Dedig, the owner of Namibian company, Makarra Wood Vinegar, about the benefits of the product.
Johan Botes: Partner and Head of Employment in Baker McKenzie's JHB office
Complaint challenge
George Kotsovos, Executive of Energy and Infrastructure Finance, Investment Banking at Standard Bank
Not the Daily news – Powering Progress
Welkom by ons aanbieding van Boekkeuse, ons gereelde program oor skrywers en boeke met my, Amanda Botha, as aanbieder.
Vandag verwelkom ons Chanette Paul, wat met haar jongste roman, Anoniem, haar 50ste Afrikaanse boek vier – ‘n prestasie wat min haar kan namaak! Meer as ‘n jaar na die publikasie van die baie gewilde Murasie, verskyn Anoniem, die persoonlikste van al haar boeke tot op hede. In hierdie onderhoud vertel sy oor haar skrywersloopbaan en doen sy voorspraak vir die noodsaaklikheid van ontspanningsfiksie in Afrikaans – na alles hou dit ons immers in Afrikaans aan die lees!
Drie romans kom aan bod. Antoinette Coetzee bespreek Mariël le Roux se laaste roman, Donkertyd, my naam is Tina, wat postuum verskyn het. Ons onthou haar wenk aan haar dogter:” Eendag wanneer jy jou eie roman skryf. Onthou jou leser – die leser is die belangrikste deel van die storie.”
Riette Rust bespreek Marita van der Vyver se jongste roman, Laaste kans, ‘n vervolg op Wegkomkans waar ‘n vriendekring na jare bymekaarkom om ‘n 70ste verjaarsdag langs die Weskus te vier. Dit is ‘n verhoudingsroman wat vriendskap en menslikheid vier met die bewustheid van verbygaande tyd en ouer word.
Elmarie Waltman bespreek Elsa Winckler se roman, Engele in Kosmoslaan. Die tema ondersoek weerloosheid en broosheid onder ‘n vriende groep. Vriendinne hier is nie net ‘n netwerk nie.
Joan Hambidge bespreek Lynthia Julius se tweede digbundel, Kinderlê, ‘n knap opvolg op haar bekroonde debuut, Uit die kroes. In Kinderlê – die titel verwys na ‘n historiese gebeure waar Nama kinders uitgewis is. Sy tree ook in gesprek met ouer Afrikaanse digters, N P van Wyk Louw en Antjie Krog.
Die gevierde Afrikaanse skrywer, Rachelle Greeff, stel ook haar nuwe Slypskool vir voornemende skrywers bekend. Sy is ‘n suksesvolle mentor vir nuwe en ontluikende skrywers. Sy sê dat skryf oor stêre op stoele is want dit alleen die gedroomde ster status vooruit. Wie kan daarmee stry?
John Biccard, Portfolio Manager, Ninety One Value Fund
The Responsible Investor – Margin of safety improves in SA equities outlook
Alistair Anderson
& Grace Harding, Ocean Basket
Another Brick in the Wall – Time for better tenant retention strategies
Timothy Townsend, Offshore Head of Wealth Management and Corporate Consulting
Weekly wealth check: Exploring dual citizenship through investmentMark Kitching, Executive Head: Alexforbes Wealth
Two items: the recently postponed launch of the new Boeing Starliner capsule and what will those astronauts wear? Plus, a new find: a very massive stellar black hole in our galaxy, 33 times the mass of our Sun.
Gary Koetser, CEO of Century City Conference Centre & Hotels
The change in narrative in the conferencing sector
Chris Erasmus, AWS Country Manager
Digital Natives – AWS helping to build the tech ecosystem in SA from the ground up
Andrew Bahlmann, CEO corporate & advisory at Deal Leaders International
Due Diligence – A golden opportunity for dealmakers in the chaos
Title: Mistuning instruments
Tracks: Vivaldi: Violin Concerto in B-Flat Major, RV 583 Andante
Artist: Nicola Benedetti & Benedetti Baroque Orchestra
Publisher: A Decca Classics Release; ℗ 2021 Universal Music Operations Limited
Mikhail Motala, Fund Manager at PSG Asset Management
Tough economy does not necessarily equal poor investment returns
Catherine Wijnberg, CEO of Fetola
Entrepreneurship - Circularity offers small businesses an opportunity to grow and become more sustainable
Paulina Malefane is a Cape Town born opera singer, who studied at UCT’s College of Music with Virginia Davids.
Later she became co-founder and co-Music Director of Isango Ensemble and has worked with members of the company since 2000. She was also an advocate for The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Fine Gardening Episode 102
Todays chat was was on the versatile Euryops pectinatus , an indigenous winter flowering shrub
Broadcast on 3 May, it's the "Almost Star Wars Day" Programme. May the 4th be with you...?
Gerard de Kamper, Curator Collections University of Pretoria, on ‘Artology’ at Rupert Museum
Bamboo is the fastest-growing plant on earth, and products made from this grass are highly eco-friendly. Among its many benefits to the environment is the fact that it absorbs twice as much carbon dioxide as trees and generates an impressive amount of oxygen. Glynis Crook caught up with Go Bamboo, a company that imports bamboo toilet paper, kitchen towels, and facial tissues at the recent Organic and Natural Products expo. She spoke to co-founder Nashrad Dass about their products.
The Van that Can, David tests the Suzuki Eeco built up as a camper van. #Vanlife for the win.
Lindiwe Sebesho, Managing Director of Remchannel
Not the Daily News - Making the 4-day work week a reality in SA
K2-18 b may be the location for our first detection of alien life. We will have to wait a few months for results of recent observations to become available. Spoiler alert: probably not life you could enjoy a cup of tea and a cosy fireside chat with.
Krish Gopaul, WGC Exec
World Gold Council Q1 Report shows Central Bank Buying Remains Strong
Rudolph du Plessis, partner, Herbert Smith Freehills
Due Diligence - Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) - Annual M&A Report
Paul Morley, author AI Semantics for Data Professionals
Digital Natives – AI prompts masterclass
Title: The Conservatoire of Europe (Charles Burney visits Bohemia)
Tracks: Franz Benda: Violin Concerto in A Major, L. 2.13, Adagio poco andante
Artist: Lara Hall, NZ Barok & Peter Walls
Publisher: ℗ 2020 Atoll
We’re heading into May, which means The Franschhoek Literary Festival is coming up. They draw some of the biggest local and international names in fiction and non-fiction, and this year is no exception. So to highlight this incredible opportunity for South African Book, politics and literary lovers, we thought we’d dedicate an entire show, that’s a full hour, to the festival. Join the festival director who will be sharing the inside track with you.
Carla Ewertse-Myburgh, Operations Director Bed King
Entrepreneurship: Bedding down the family business
The focus on People of Note this week is jazz and sound. Rodney Trudgeon’s guest will be a veteran sound engineer, Akbar Khan, who is the CEO and most seasoned Sound Engineer and Sound Designer of Eastern Acoustics. Aki, as he is known, has a passion for passing on his skills to the younger generation and has a host of stories to tell about his concerts during the apartheid era and working on big concerts such as the annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival.
Fine Gardening Episode 101
Todays chat was on Vegetables to plant for winter and how to group them
Two bird conservation organisations, BirdLife South Africa and Sanccob, are taking the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment to court over what they see as a flawed plan to protect the endangered African Penguin. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook asks Sanccob’s head of conservation, Nicky Stander, what motivated them to do this.
Fine Music Radio’s final Take Note concert, in this series, ended on a very special note with the Kronendal Music Academy Jazz Band featuring Dan Shout and Muneeb Hermans. Saan Mahomed presents this podcast.
James Robinson, Wealth Management Associate - AlexForbes
Offshore limits on living annuities
Executive chef James Gaag of three-plated La Colombe shares his inspiration with Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley.
Mogale Modisane, who is the Technical lead within the renewable energy development team within ENGIE in South Africa
Redesigning Energy for People and Planet
Abongile Mashele, Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy, Alphabet
The Responsible Investor – Alphabet, elections and deep fakes
Alistair Anderson,
Aileen Rodel, founder RE-TEC
Peter Clark - Managing Partner - REdimension Capital
Another Brick in the Wall – PropTech
Dr Marcin Glowacki shares his brand new research, in which he has detected 49 new galaxies while he was looking for something else! Marcin and Kechil discuss star-forming galaxies.
Title: King George III and his porcelain Flute
Tracks: Telemann: Fantasia for Flute without Bass No. 4 in B-Flat Major, TWV 40:5: II. Allegro - III. Presto
Artist: Ashley Solomon
Publisher: ℗ 2017 Channel Classics Records
Elke maand gesels Amanda met ‘n skrywer of twee oor hul nuutste publikasies. Die besprekings word gekombineer met korter boekresensies wat strek oor ‘n wye verskeidenheid van genres in die Afrikaanse letterkunde en pragtige Afrikaanse treffers – sommige met ‘n tikkie nostalgie wat vêr terugreis na die verlede. Hierdie program is ‘n móét vir elke boekwurm of liefhebber van Afrikaans. Maak ‘n merkie op jou kalender en moet dit nie misloop nie.
Edmund Higenbottam, principal at Verdant Capital
Due Diligence Catalysing Africa’s capital markets ecosystem
Anne-Marie Chidzero, CIO of FSD Africa Investments
Lessons from the frontlines of impact investing
Christo de Wit, Luno’s country manager for South Africa
What to expect after the bitcoin halving in April
John Anderson - Executive: Solutions & Enablement at Alexforbes
Alexforbes opens up to IFAs with launch of DFM
Retief Gerber
Entrepreneurship - Leading enterprise AI solutions provider secures funding of R60 million to further revolutionise the retail sector
Peter Shaffer’s award winning play Amadeus has just opened at Theatre on the Bay starring Alan Committie as Salieri and Aidan Scott as Mozart. This thrilling drama received worldwide acclaim with the film Amadeus and is always an incredible experience in the theatre, even though the theory Shaffer puts forward about Salieri murdering Mozart is not true. My guest on People of Note this week is Alan Committie who talks about his experience with this coveted role.
Fine Gardening Episode 100
Todays chat was on Reviewing the principles of autumn and winter pruning techniques
Caliphs to Cantinas; Diamonds to Da Vinci and Budapest to Venice - FMR at the Movies is the official feel-good start to your weekend!
In the twelfth episode of Remembering Barry...
Spling and Albertus van Dyk talk about finding a way to commemorate the iconic entertainment journalist and film critic Barry Ronge.
In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Nileta Knoetzen, co-founder of Malmesbury-based company, Growing Paper, which not only hand-manufactures paper from paper waste, but also infuses it with seeds so you can “plant” it after use.
The effects of worn tyres on performance in wet weather are noted thanks to Tiger Wheel and tyre
Paresh Prema
Health and Wellness South African medical aid industry remains sound despite challenges, says Alexforbes Healthcare
Cameron Smith, head chef at Chefs Warehouse Tintswalo Atlantic is ocean inspired…Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley dives in to find out more.
Daisy Streatfeild, Sustainability Director, Ninety One
The Responsible Investor - Net Zero: Searching for returns and real-world change
Stuart Nupen, Technical Mining Advisory Leader at Deloitte Africa
Tracking the trends 2024, Navigating global challenges and opportunities in mining and metals – Report
Hanna de Nobrega, Economist & Quantitative Analyst at Prescient Investment Management
CPI cools in March
Fast Radio Bursts: can we ever see them? What are they? Masters student Kira Hanmer is among the first in the world ever to go looking for these unexplained phenomena in the optical realm.
Daniel Dos Passos, Portfolio Manager with FNB ETFs
Passive Management: The art of being inactive
Five reviews plus three interviews equals the number one book show: Book Choice. Join Paige Nick and her team of reviewers for Book Choice, brought to you by Exclusive Books .
Title: A composer’s mortal blow
Tracks: Giovanni Antonio Pandolfi Mealli: Passacaglia
Artist: Christina Pluhar & L'Arpeggiata
Publisher: ‘Via Crucis’, Erato, 2010
Michael Denenga, Partner & Alyssa Smith, Senior Associate at Webber Wentzel
Pro Bono (Law feature) - Harmonising family offices with private equity for mutual growth
Mary Vilakazi, CEO of FirstRand Group
In conversation with Mary Vilakazi: CEO of FirstRand Group
Daniel Govender - Head of School of Law and Administration at Regent Business School
Entrepreneurship - Crucial role of corporate governance in high-growth startup success
Fine Gardening Episode 99
Today chat was about the hardy indigenous genus of plants called Agathosmas or commonly known as buchu
My guest on People of Note this week is the distinguished actor, director, writer, scenic and costume designer, Marcel Meyer who, with Fred Abrahamse, is co directing a newly written opera by the South African composer Conrad Asman. It’s called Trial by Media and concerns the Oscar Pistorious murder trial. It is one of three short operas in Cape Town Opera’s season called Shorts – the others are La Voix Humaine by Poulenc and Mozart’s Impressario.
Birds and birding feature in this week’s People of Note. I’ll be talking to Mike Buckham who has been passionate about bird watching since he was six years old. Now he is the Chairman of the Cape Bird Club and continues to attract new members and young people to the joy of bird watching.
In the eleventh episode of Remembering Barry...
Spling and Albertus van Dyk talk about the iconic entertainment journalist and film critic Barry Ronge.
An hour of magical movie music - travel across the high seas; visit lost worlds and chambers of secrets; fly away to the stars and visit the man on the moon!
Dr Ronnie Watt specialist researcher of S A studio pottery & ceramic art – Ian Glenny exhibition at Clay Museum
In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to World Travel Market Africa sales manager, Penny Fraser, and marketing manager, Olivia Gradridge, about how seriously the tourism industry is taking the negative impact it makes on the environment.
Our Resident Motoring Journalist, David Donde, sees if the 5 door Jimny is the little 4x4 that can
Carina Wessels, Executive: Governance, Legal, Compliance and Sustainability at Alexforbes
Alexforbes expands into sustainability consulting
Mike Abel, Founder and Executive Chair of the Africa region of the M&C Saatchi Group South Africa
M&C Saatchi Global sells out of South Africa giving local business full ownership and independence
Nicholas Cloete, Food &Beverage Manager of Hoseki at Delaire Graff, tells Jenny Handley how the restaurant has interpreted Japanese culture.
Victor Mupunga, Head of Research at Private Clients by Old Mutual Wealth
Are we there yet?
Alistair Anderson - Editor in Chief Property Flash
Another brick in the wall – Cape of good deals
Rivaan Roopnarain, PwC South Africa Banking and Capital Markets partner
Accrued interest – Absa, FirstRand, Nedbank and Standard Bank results analysed
Fast Radio Bursts: can we ever see them? What are they? Masters student Kira Hanmer is among the first in the world ever to go looking for these unexplained phenomena in the optical realm.
Andrew Bahlmann, Chief Executive: Corporate & Advisory, Deal Leaders International
Due Diligence – Dealmaking set to bounce from 2023’s lows
Jaishree Naidoo Paediatric Radiologist and CEO of Envisionit Deep AI
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Johan Steyn, Chair of the Special Interest Group on AI and Robotics with the Institute of Information Professionals
Health and Wellness - AI Envisions the future of Healthcare
Vuyo Ntoi, Board Chairperson of SAVCA
Due Diligence - Venture capital and private equity in SA
Andrew Bahlmann, Chief Executive: Corporate & Advisory, Deal Leaders International
Due Diligence – balancing the budget’s prospects for mid-market growth
Andrew Bahlmann, Chief Executive: Corporate & Advisory, Deal Leaders International
Due Diligence – From offer to deal part II
Andrew Bahlmann, Chief Executive: Corporate & Advisory, Deal Leaders International
Due Diligence – From offer to deal
Lydia Shadrach-Razzino, Tanya Seitz |Baker McKenzie Johannesburg
Due Diligence: New JSE rules to encourage listings
Chris Eddy, Head of Multi Asset Funds, 10X
NTDN - If rates remain high, SA equity is fair value
Duncan Adriaans, PwC Africa Private Leader
Due Diligence - SA is becoming a more attractive location for private business compared to many other EMEA countries
Anton Eser, Chief Investment Officer, 10X
Not the Daily news – US equities rethink needed
Rentia van Tonder; Head of Power at Standard Bank, Corporate and Investment Banking
Due Diligence - Funding the energy transition
Andrew Bahlmann, Chief Executive: Corporate & Advisory, Deal Leaders International
Due Diligence – The art and science pf selling your business
Tshepiso Appie, Investment Associate in the private markets investment team at Mergence Investment Managers
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Jeffrey Froom, Co-founder of Live Easy
Due Diligence - A Social Return on Impact (SROI) study for an affordable housing investment
Andrew Bahlmann, Chief Executive: Corporate & Advisory, Deal Leaders International
Due Diligence – ValuationPLUS, the importance of understanding the "HOW" in achieving the valuation in a sale
Chris Rule, Head of Client Solutions, 10X
Not the Daily news – Salta’s and the evolution of ETF’s
Dawn Ridler , Financial Planner Rexsolom Invest
Understanding investment fees and costs
Dawn Ridler , Financial Planner Rexsolom Invest
Understanding investment fees and costs
Andrew Bahlmann, Chief Executive: Corporate & Advisory, Deal Leaders International
Due Diligence – How to deal with unsolicited offers
Kyle Whitehill Avanti CEO
Digital Natives - Making satellite broadband an African reality
In hierdie propvol aanbieding van Boekkeuse, aangebied deur Amanda Botha, gesels Riette Rust met die forensiese deskundige Dr. Hestelle van Staden oor haar boek, Outopsie. En, die bekende teoloog Dr. Christina Landman gesels oor haar outobiografie, ‘n Lewe. Joan Hambidge bespreek Etienne van Heerden se jongste roman, Gebeente, en Antoinette Coetzee bespreek Anoeschka von Meck se Twa, die tydloper wat in Namakwaland en die Richtersveld afspeel. Ons verken ook kinderboeke vir kinders tussen 3 – 6 jaar oud. Wendy Maartens se Siembamba – 5 in 1 immergroen Afrikaanse kinderrympies, en ook ses lekkerlagstories oor Jakkals en Wolf. Die bundel, Om teen die treine te skreeu, ‘n uitsonderlike versameling van dramatekste vir hoërskoolleerlinge, word bekend gestel, en twee publikasies van die uitgewer Lux Verbi word bespreek – Vind God in die gewone deur Tim Smith en Bybelblokraaie.
Title: The end of the Ospedale
Track: Gluck: Fandango and Gavotte from Don Juan
Artist: Jordi Savall & Le Concert des Nations
Publisher: ℗ 2022 Alia Vox
Tarina Vlok, Managing Director at Elite Risk Acceptances
Wealth and Weather: Safeguarding High-Value Assets in Stormy Times
Local entrepreneur and Luxity co-founder, Michael Zahariev
Entrepreneurship - 99% of SA startups relying on bootstrapping: expert advice
Chris Yelland, managing director, EE Business Intelligence
Some insights on load shedding and the state of the electricity supply industry in South Africa
Devan Moodley, regional manager, healthcare consulting at NMG Benefits
Health and Wellness - Medical aid increases, and the role the National Healthcare Insurance will play
Annelée Oosthuizen - Consulting Manager at AlexForbes
Health and Wellness – Healthtech Revolution
Tracy Janssens, Branch Head: Healthcare at AlexForbes
Health and Wellness - Improving the employee experience with healthcare benefits
Mike Settas, chairs the Free Market Foundation’s health policy unit
Health and Wellness – NHI legal battle looms after NCOP rubber stamps Bill
Gary Feldman, Executive Head of Healthcare Consulting, and Stian De Witt, Executive Head of Financial Planning at NMG Benefits
Health and Wellness - Integrating mental health into your holistic financial plan
Dilip Naran, VP of CompuGroup Medical South Africa (CGM SA)
Health and Wellness - Patient Health Records to be Overhauled
Ryan Cohen, Chief Relationship Officer at Merchant Capital
Health and Wellness - Medical practices should be run; and supported financially; like other entrepreneurial enterprises
Dr Paula Armstrong
Health and Wellness - NHI is not economically viable for South Africa
Hugo Hensley - Brand Finance
Health and Wellness - Groote Schuur and Tygerberg ranks high: Global Brand Finance brand strength rankings
Jenny Leusby, development consultant specialising in climate change, and the publisher of FarmBizAfrica.com
Health and Wellness - Anti-pesticide pseudoscience is doing Africa incalculable harm
Andre Crawford-Brunt, Chairman Wild Earth
Health and Wellness - David vs Goliath in local content battle
Health and Wellness - Ways to boost private sector engagement in public health medicine delivery
Edward Llewellyn is the Executive Director for East & Southern Africa at ARC
Fine Gardening Episode 98
Today chat was on controlling the lily borer caterpillar on agapanthus and clivia plants .
In the tenth episode of Remembering Barry...
Spling and Albertus van Dyk talk about the iconic entertainment journalist and film critic Barry Ronge
In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Heather Wares of the Two Oceans Aquarium about the incredible work done by its foundation in the field of ocean research and conservation and the beach clean-up it is holding at Surfers’ Corner, Muizenburg, on Saturday morning. Time: 9h-12h. Bring along gloves and a bucket to collect the trash.
Janina Slawski, Head of Investment Consulting at Alexforbes
AlexForbes Manager Watch™ 2024 Survey finds offshore pull irresistible
Lucio Trentini, CEO SEIFSA
Can we expect more from this round of metals industry negotiations?
Raymond Parsons
The Responsible Investor - Policy Uncertainty grows ahead of key election in SA
There will be a solar eclipse on 8 April visible over Mexico, the southern and eastern United States, and part of Canada. It will not be visible over this continent. There are all manner of nutty things being said about it on the Internet. Enjoy!
Brad Preston, Chief Investment Officer, Mergence Investment Managers
What are opinion polls telling us about the SA general election?
Welcome to Book Choice, Publishers’ Choice. Today we’re joined on the show by three of South Africa’s top publishers; Penguin Random House, Pan Macmillan and Jonathan Ball Publishers. As well as South Africa’s favourite bookseller, Exclusive Books, to tell us what they’ve got coming out over the next few months. Happy listening and happy reading.
Title: The end of the Ospedale
Track:Gloria In D Major, RV 589: I. Allegro: Gloria In Excelsis Deo
Artist: Ensemble Caprice conducted by Matthias Maute
Publisher: Gloria:Vivaldi’s Angels, Analekta
Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is Chantal Coetzee, who is an artist, feminist historian, speaker and radio presenter. Her current series of artworks is called African Queens: Restoring History and is her passion project. Her giant paintings are portraits of African Queens whose lives she has meticulously researched.
Fine Gardening Episode 97
Today chat was on the factors influencing the frequency of watering your plants
In the ninth episode of Remembering Barry...
Spling and Albertus van Dyk talk about the iconic entertainment journalist and film critic Barry Ronge.
Many directors incorporate popular music in their movie soundtracks - here's a small selection of tracks that became very popular as a result of being used in the movies.
In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Honest Chocolate co-owner, Anthony Gird, about their efforts to make their products sustainable and environmentally friendly and how climate change is impacting cocoa bean production. To find out more about their chocolate and workshops, visit their website: honestchocolate.co.za
David Reviews the impressively designed Omoda C5 230T, does it live up to its impressive looks?
Vuyo Ntoi, co-managing director of AIIM
Octotel and RSAweb gain new shareholders as Actis exits investment
Nic Ray, CEO of DataEQ
Accrued interest - Banking the only industry with a positive Net Sentiment for digital experience in SA
So many satellites: how do we stop them colliding with each other? space.com reveals the data.
Sandile Ndlovu, Chief Executive of the South Aerospace Maritime and Defence Industries Association (AMD)
Innovative funding key to saving SANDF blushes on the global stage
Jonti Osher, fund manager for Westbrooke Real
Tax incentives spark capital raising boom for solar IPPs in SA
In hierdie episode van Boekkeuse aangebied deur Amanda Botha, gesels Riette Rust met bekroonde skrywer Leon van Nierop oor sy nuutste boek Duiwelsroos . Fanie Viljoen gesels oor sy 20 jaar as skrywer. Brenda Barlow bespreek Dana Snyman se Die binneland in tesame met Hierdie land, daar is iets aan Suid-Afrika. Ter viering van Wêreld Poësie dag op 21 Maart, lees kunsjoernalis AJ Opperman gedigte deur Antjie Krog, Lina Spies en Johann de Lange. En, Joan Hambidge bespreek Alwyn Roux se debuutbundel, Weerskyn
Alex Forsyth-Thompson, CEO of Float
Entrepreneurship - Float secures $11m in funding from Standard Bank
Hayden Reinders, convenor of the ASISA Hedge Funds Standing Committee, and Head of Business Development for Prescient Fund Services
Pro Bono (law feature) – 2015 Regs spur South Africa’s retail hedge fund revolution
Connie Bloem, MD of Mesh.trade
Mesh.trade launches first tokenised bond in Africa, creating a new asset class to raise R100-million for Die MOS
Lerato Lamola - Associate Director at Webber Wentzel
Pro Bono (law feature) – Fintech’s and treating customers fairly
Vis Govender - Co.Founder at leading South African insuretech, Everything.Insure
Insuretech starting to catch up to fintech
is Ilana Bouwer - Head of Sales at Pnet
Entrepreneurship – Insights from the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report
This week Cape Town Opera’s magnificent production of Puccini’s Tosca opens at the Artscape Opera House. The production, which is directed by Magdelene Minnaar, has just moved from Johannesburg, where it enjoyed rave reviews. Rodney Trudgeon spoke to the conductor, Bjorn Bantock, about Puccini’s magnificent and opulent score and about the many challenges that face the orchestra and soloists, as well as a large children’s choir.
The finals of the 32nd Johann Vos Music Competition, presented by Bellville High School in collaboration with the Hugo Lambrechts Music Trust, took place on 30 August at 6 pm at the Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre. The broadcast of this concert is presented by Louise Howlett.
Fine Gardening Episode 71
This mornings talk will be on the versatile Cape Daisy . Osteospernum. This mornings talk will be on the versatile Cape Daisy . Osteospernum. An Indigenous colorfull shrub
In this week's episode... Spling reviews 5 of the most-nominated SAFTA films.
- Knuckle City
- Noem My Skollie
- Toorbos
- Gaia
- Dis ek, Anna
Join Nick Plummer on a musical journey through the movies from Star Wars to Star Trek, with some decadent treats from this week's featured film, Chocolat.
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In the declaration at the end of the inaugural African Climate Summit in Kenya this week, African leaders proposed new global taxes and reforms to international financial institutions to help the continent fund actions that will help it adapt to increasingly extreme weather. In Being Green this week, Glynis Crook gets reaction to the gathering from Dr Nicholas Simpson of the African Climate Mobility Initiative
Advaitha Naidoo, MD of Jack Hammer Consulting
Health and wellness - Career quicksand : Busting the 5 behaviours keeping you stuck in a rut
Garth de Klerk of ICB
Accrued Interest - The insurance industry comes under fire as the cost-of-living crisis increases
Victoria Reuvers Managing Director of Morningstar Investment Management SA
10 tips to take control of your finances
Kechil talks to astronomer Itumeleng Monageng about his interests in astronomy, and covers some basic astronomy.
Andrew Bahlmann, Chief Executive: Corporate & Advisory, Deal Leaders International
Due Diligence
Mantuka Maisela, former Chairperson of the Eskom Pension and Provident Fund, and now Chair of the Motor Industry Pension Funds
Pensions funds catalysing responsible investing
Mpumi Madisa, CEO
Bidvest boasts double digit trading profit growth from each of its 7 divisions
For many people, the opera The Tales of Hoffman is Jacques Offenbach’s masterpiece. It was written right towards the end of his life and in fact he died during the rehearsals. The opera is being presented by the UCT Opera School with an exciting cast and Jeremy Silver is conducting the Cape Philharmonic. The director of the opera is Steven Stead who has many credits to his name including opera, musicals and plays. I spoke to Steven in People of Note this week and asked him about his approach to this magical opera.
This morning's talk was on the September bush, Polygala myrtifolia. An indigenous fast growing attractive flowering shrub.
The perfect soundtrack to the start of your weekend, with this week's featured movie being the animated Disney fantasy adventure Frozen.
In Being Green this week, Glynis Crook talks to Vergelegen’s senior horticulturist, Richard Arm, about the importance of Arbor Week and a wonderful opportunity to buy indigenous trees at the wine estate over the next seven days.
FMR’s fifth Take Note concert was The Kyle Shepherd Trio with Kyle Shepherd (keyboard), Nic Williams (bass) Jonno Sweetman (drums) and special guest Justin Bellairs (saxophone). This podcast is presented by Saan Mahomed.
Roné Swanepoel - Business Development Manager at Morningstar South Africa?
Not the Daily news – Investing should be boring
Jane Mackenzie, Founder of 365 Healthy by Choice
Health and Wellness: High performing people and companies achieve more by putting health first
Chantal Marx Head of Investment Research and Content at FNB Wealth and Investment
View from the market
Mandy Salonika of The Adventurous Ewe shares some exotic flavours with the Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley.
ChatGPT’s evil twin
George Parrot
King Price Insurance’s commercial insurance partner
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Candice Sutherland - Underwriting lead at ITOO special risks
Kechil talks to astronomer Itumeleng Monageng about his interests in astronomy, and covers some basic astronomy.
Due Diligence - Global minimum tax and new taxing rights – what will it mean for SA?Michael Hewson - Founder of Graphene Economics
Rita Cool - Head: Individual Consulting Strategy at Alexforbes
Financial planning from Venus
Welkom by ons aanbieding van Boekkeuse, ons gereelde program oor skrywers en boeke met my, Amanda Botha, as aanbieder.
Talbot Cox,’n man van vele talente en welbekend in die Suid-Afrikaanse musiekwêreld, het onlangs gedebuteer met sy eerste Afrikaanse publikasie, Agtergat se mense en hulle kaskenades en dinge – stories oor mense en hulle kontrei. Hy gesels vandag met Otto van der Walt.
Elmari Rautenbach kom vertel van die Skrywersprogram wat sy vanjaar op die Woordfees aanbied. Dis ‘n opwindende program met die belofte dat daar vir elkeen iets onvergeetlik sal wees.
Bill Nasson bespreek Vicky Heunis se Krygsgevangenekuns in die Anglo-Boereoorlog. Die verstommende kreatiwiteit en vakmanskap wat te sien is in dié kompakte, goednagevorste historiese werk, fokus op deursettingsvermoë eerder as op lyding of verlies. Dit is volgens Nasson waarskynlik die finale uitspraak oor hierdie aspek van die konflik tussen 1899 en 1902.
Joan Hambidge neem onder loep P.P. Fourie se roman, Ons skulde, ‘n boetedoening en vergifnis en Annemarié van Niekerk se memoire, Onder ‘n bloedrooi hemel – ‘n diep ontroerende persoonlike reis – van geweld na genade.
Zirk van den Berg se roman, Die gruwel van die gruwelsand, word deur Nadea Victor bespreek. Joan Hambidge bespreek ook Pieter Odendaal se digbundel, ontaard.
Title: A touch of Madness
Track: Francesco Maria Veracini: 12 Sonate accademiche, Op. 2, No. 8 in E Minor: III. Giga
Artist: Fabio Biondi
Publisher: ℗ 1995 Opus Production
Paul Byrne - Head of Insights: Pnet
Entrepreneurship - Pnet quarterly Job Market Trends Report
John Hudson - National Head of Agriculture at Nedbank Commercial Banking
Positive outlook for SA Agriculture
In what promises to be one of the most thrilling theatre highlights of the year, the stage production of Damon Galgut’s Booker Prize winning novel The Promise has been adapted for the stage and will have it’s world premier in Cape Town on 14 September. The dazzling cast line up includes Rob van Vuuren, Kate Normington, Frank Opperman and Chuma Sopotela. The production will be directed by MULTI award-winning director SYLVAINE STRIKE AND Rodney Trudgeon caught up with her between rehearsals to fin out more about the play.
Fine Gardening Episode 69
Thus morning we wrapped up our August talk on the principles of permaculture and talked about what to do in your garden to get it ready for spring.
From Apollo 13 to Dr Zhivago, and with The Blues Brothers as our featured movie of the week, this is a feelgood FMR at The Movies!
Vuyo Oyiya – Sculptor of the Crown Chakra, unveiled on Women’sDay as part of the V&A Waterfront’s Art in Public Spaces
- In Being Green this week, Glynis Crook talks to Prof Francois Engelbrecht, a
climate scientist at Wits University’s Global Change Institute about a new study which
suggests that the extreme weather and weather-related events experienced in the northern
hemisphere this summer will increase in frequency and severity unless the world stops
burning fossil fuels.
Kevin Aron - Principal Office of Medshield Medical Scheme
Health and Wellness – Medshield’s 54th AGM charts way forward for members
Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley gleans some wisdom for women from celebrity chef Siba Mtongana.
The Responsible Investor – World water week
Kate Stubbs - Marketing Director at Interwaste, and Dr. Chris van Straten, the Global Health Advisor Clinical at International SOS
Kechil talks to astronomer Itumeleng Monageng about his interests in astronomy, and covers some basic astronomy.
Sean Neethling - Head of Investments at Morningstar South Africa
Disentangling risk in S.A. government bonds
Sanisha Packirisamy - Economist at Momentum Investments
Have the low-hanging fruit rotted in South Africa?
TITLE: A Musical Achilles
TRACK: Antonio Montanari: Dresden Sonata in A Minor, II, Allegro
ARTIST: Gabriele Pro & Anima & Corpo
PUBLISHER: ℗ 2023 Anima & Corpo, under exclusive licence to Outhere Music France
Each of the people we’ll be hearing from today today and their publishing teams, spend their days and often their nights, deciding what books to bring out working on publishing them, the production process, picking covers, picking paper weight picking fonts, there’s so much that goes on behind the scenes in the world of book publishing. And we’re so proud every month to invite them into the studio to hear what they’ve got going on right now on their desks.
CEO - Bongani Sithole
Entrepreneurship brought to you by Pnet Founders Factory Africa secures US$113 million in funding to reach more African startups
Fine Gardening Episode 68
In this mornings talk we continued with the discussion of permaculture. The talk centered around climbers and protector plants.
In this week's episode... Spling ranks six Ethan Hawke films.
- Training Day
- The Northman
- Black Phone
- The Magnificent Seven
- Stockholm
- Getaway
Although it still feels like we are very much in the depths of winter, spring is not too far off. And as the flowers begin to bloom, so bees begin to emerge from their hives in search of pollen and nectar. In Being Green this week, Glynis Crook speaks to Mike Allsop, a senior researcher at the Agricultural Research Council’s Plant Protection Research Institute, about the importance of the honeybee.
From Indiana Jones to Quincy Jones, and from Evita Peron to Winnie the Pooh - an indispensable and eclectic selection of great movie scores and soundtracks.
Chantal Marx Head of Investment Research and Content at FNB Wealth and Investment
View from the market
Chris Eddy - Head of Multi Asset Funds 10X
Not the Daily news – Tax shortfall and bond yields flashing amber
Clinton Crowie - CEO of Enza Construction
Health and Wellness – Integrated design and contracting approach can deliver better hospital infrastructure outcomes
Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley invites you to travel vicariously and experience the flavours of Belgium.
Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley invites you to travel vicariously and experience the flavours of Belgium.
Kechil talks to astronomer Itumeleng Monageng about his interests in astronomy, and covers some basic astronomy.
Maureen Lonergan - Vice President for AWS Training and Certification
The Responsible Investor
Bonga Ntuli - Executive Board Member & Director of Strategy and Digital Services at Royal HaskoningDHV Southern Africa
5 ways to start fixing SA’s deteriorating water quality
Zander Loots - Financial planning consultant at Alexforbes
Unleashing the magic of the 8th wonder of the world on your retirement planning
Carol-Jean Harward - The investment director at Norsad Capital
Due Diligence – Impact in Cape Town’s Housing market
Anton Fester - Director of Sedna Industrial IT Solutions
Digital Natives - Private LTE (pLTE) is facilitating the growing need for automation and digital solutions in mining
Leanne Emery Hunter - COO of the Youth Employment Service (YES)
Quarterly Labour Force Survey show’s young women face rising hopelessness of unemployment
Welkom by ons aanbieding van Boekkeuse, ons gereelde program oor skrywers en boeke met my, Amanda Botha, as aanbieder.
Ons fokus vandag is op ons luisteraars as lesers en ons bied graag besprekings aan van ‘n aantal voortreflike boeke in verskillende genres.
Joan Hambidge bespreek Sluitstuk deur Johann Rossouw, wat volgens haar “skerpsinnige kommentaar lewer op dit wat ons dink ons weet van Karel Schoeman.” Die roman, Oseaan tussen-in deur Jeanette Stals word deur Brenda Barlow bespreek – ‘n leeservaring wat vir haar opwindend was.
Bill Nasson se bespreking van die belangrike biografiese werk, oor Generaal Jan Smuts se betrokkenheid in die Eerste Wêreldoorlog, ‘n studie deur David Brock Katz kom ook aan die beurt. Hier is die tergende vraag oor hoekom Smuts tydens die Tweede Wêreldoorlog so hoog aangeslaan is en in die Eerste Wêreldoorlog onder kritiek deur geloop het.
Riette Rust het veel plesier gehad aan die lees van die raaiselroman, Blou moord, deur Francois Bloemhof, ‘n ware wie-doen-dit in die Agatha Christie tradisie.
Riette Rust bespreek ook Madeleine Rust se vertelling Van rus tot vrede waarin sy besinnend deel oor haar stryd met ongeneeslike kanker. ‘n Werk van inkeer en moed.
Joan Hambidge kom weer aan die woord met haar bespreking van Duisend-en-een nagte, Wium van Zyl se vertaling van die beroemde Irans-Nederlandse skrywer, Kader Abdolah se 1001 Naghte. Dit handel uitsluitlik oor vroue, oumas, vindingryke diensmeisies en verleidelike slavinne.
David Geral - Partner & Head of Banking & Financial Services Regulatory, Fintech services lead at Bowmans
Pro Bono (law feature) NHI
In celebration of Women’s Month, Abrahamse and Meyer Productions are presenting the world premier of a new play called “Why Do Moths Fly Like Crazy in the Night”. The play was written by award winning actress Sue Pam-Grant who stars in it as well. It’s a one woman show inspired by the work of Louise Bourgeois, one of the most prolific and fascinating visual artists of the 20th century. Rodney Trudgeon spoke to Sue Pam-Grant about her life-long fascination for Louise Bourgeois and about how her life story and thinking have been influenced by her.
In this week's episode... Spling reviews the SAFTA Best Film nominees.
- Silverton Siege
- Gaia
- Wild is the Wind
Nick Plummer brings you film scores from Moross to Morricone, to featured Movie of the Moulin Rouge!
Stefan Hundt, Curator of the Sanlam Art Collection, walks us through “Particular Presence” the new exhibition at the Sanlam Gallery.
A new initiative called Cash 4 Trash has begun installing Reverse Vending Machines at shopping centres in Gauteng, which people can use to deposit their plastic bottles, aluminium cans, and glass bottles in return for digital cash. In this week’s of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Mary-Ann Mandishona, the entrepreneur behind the recycling drive.
Beulah Brown - Foreign Exchange Relationship Manager at Kuda FX
Navigating the complexities of the FX market
Charles Back of Fairview Wine & Cheese inspires Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley with the philosophy of the brand.
TITLE: A gift from one Maestro to Another.
TRACK: Vivaldi: Violin Concerto in G Major, RV 314
ARTIST: Le Concert de la Loge & Julien Chauvin
PUBLISHER: ℗ 2022 Naïve, a label of Believe Group
TITLE: A woman on Mount Parnassus
TRACK: Jacquet de La Guerre: Sonata I pour violon, viole obligée et basse-continue:
V. Aria
ARTIST: La Rêveuse & Benjamin Perrot
PUBLISHER: ℗ 2010 Mirare
Kechil talks to astronomer Itumeleng Monageng about his interests in astronomy, and covers some basic astronomy.
The annual Woman Zone Women’s Day programme brings prominent and inspiring women to the FMR airwaves. Hosted by Theresa Smith and produced by Beryl Eichenberger this show spotlights women in the Cape Town community who are making a difference.
James Hayward - Equity analyst at Flagship Asset Management
The Crude Oil conundrum - investors set to benefit from positive long-term fundamentals
Madichaba Nhlumayo - Principal Ditiro Capital
Due Diligence – breaking barriers in private equity
Simone Dickson - IT law and data privacy specialist lawyer at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
Digital Natives –Women in Tech Law Transforming the Digital Frontier
Gugu Nonjinge - From the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation
City holds firm in the face of taxi thugs
On this edition of Book Choice you can enjoy seven reviews of current local and international fiction, and two massive interviews. Join Paige Nick and her team of reviewers for books, books and more books!
Jacques Conradie - CEO of Peregrine Capital
25 years of leading the local hedge fund industry
Raeesa Gabriels - CEO and co-founder of Financial Wellness app, Level Finance
Entrepreneurship brought to you by Pnet
In this week's episode...
- Against All Odds: The Alwyn Uys Story
- Influence
- War Dogs & I
- Blind Ambition
- Stella Murders
- Unstoppable: The Rebecca Nagel Story
Join Nick Plummer for a selection of some of the finest movie scores. Featured Movie in this episode is Mamma Mia!
At the Mzanzi National Philharmonic concert next Saturday at which the main work will be Mahler’s Fifth Symphony conducted by Marin Alsop, the first half will feature dramatic soprano arias sung by Masabane Cecilia Rangwanashe who is based in Europe and who has been dazzling audiences with her radiant voice. She has just sung the Four Last Songs of Richard Strauss at a Proms concert in London and works regularly with Antonio Pappano at the Royal Opera House. Masabane has given solo recitals at the Wigmore hall and has appeared in Washington, Hamburg, Dresden, Atlanta and Chicago. I managed to get her on a zoom connection for this week’s People of Note.
Most people think that wine is just fermented grape juice. But in fact the fining agents traditionally used in winemaking typically contain animal products. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Norah Hudson, international sales and marketing executive at Longridge Wine Estates, to find out more.
Chris Holdsworth - Chief investment strategist at Investec Wealth and Investment
Not the Daily news – Animal spirits surprisingly strong
Chantal Marx - Head of Investment Research and Content at FNB Wealth and Investment
View from the market
Advaita Naidoo - Africa MD at Jack Hammer Global
Health and wellness - Invisible burnout: The silent workforce killer
Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley chats to Rejeanne Vlietman about pairing Belgian beer with cheese
Rodney Reviews two masterful Schubert interpreters, Mark Padmore and Mitsuko Uchida. They have recorded Schubert’s “Schwanengesang” And Beethoven’s "An die Ferne Geliebte"
Melanie Humphries - Head of Sustainable Solutions in Private Banking at Investec
Accrued interest – Building resilience against state failure, beyond just energy
Moses Marimira - Thought leader and Head of Compliance at MFS Africa
Digital Natives -
Financial institutions must embrace Artificial Intelligence to combat Financial Crime in South Africa
Sean Neethling - Senior Portfolio Manager at Morningstar Investment Management SA
Tapping into the global footprint of domestic equities
You too can be a scientist and help discover new exploding stars! Follow this link:
https://www.zooniverse.org/projects/alex-andersson/bursts-from-space-meerkat
It's not difficult, there are just some things computers don't do well at, and one of them is recognising patterns in pictures. Alex Andersson explains all in today's show.
Welkom by ons aanbieding van Boekkeuse, ons gereelde program oor skrywers en boeke met my, Amanda Botha, as aanbieder.
Ons fokus vandag op die omvangryke en waardevolle bydrae van die bekroonde skrywer en historikus, dr Dan Sleigh. Hy is Vrydag in sy huis in Pinelands oorlede.
Joan Hambidge bespreek Marlies Joubert se jongste bundel, Laatnageilande en Hein Viljoen se bundel, Vyf skakerings van blou, wat op versoek herhaal word. Die ervarings van twee Afrikaners wat in die oorloggeteisterde Oekraine woon, kry aandag. Nadea Victor bespreek Kobus Olivier se roerende ervarings met die titel, Met my honde en Elize Parker bespreek Michelle Potgieter se besondere lewensreis, Sonneblom en sneeu in Oekraine.
Ons luister ook na Yolandi Farlam se meevoerende bespreking van Reën in Stofvlei deur Katherine Graham. Ten slotte ‘n huldeblyk aan die ontslape Ierse popster, Sinéad O’Connor, in ‘n gedig deur Joan Hambidge.
Andrew Bahlmann - Chief Executive: Corporate & Advisory, Deal Leaders International
Due Diligence – The value of a Business Evaluation and Marketability Assessment
Kamogelo Mosime - Partnership Manager at Tickmill
Barbie mania’ a key indicator of the influence of pop culture phenomena on financial markets
Dashni Vilakazi - MD of the MediaShop
The Hard Sell – A luxury brand approach to the circular economy
Title: Bonbonnieres
Track: Henry Purcell: If Music be the Food of Love
Artist: Dame Emma Kirkby with
Richard Campbell & Christopher Hogwood
Publisher: ℗ 2004 Universal Classics & Jazz
Title: The Devil in Music
Track: Bach: Es ist genug from Cantata No. 60 'O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort'
Artist: Nigel Kennedy
Publisher: ℗ This compilation (P) 2002 EMI Records Ltd
Johan Botes - Partner, Head of the Employment & Compensation Practice, Baker McKenzie Johannesburg
Pro Bono (law feature) How sick was that march, not to mention the match!
MD of SweepSouth - Luke Kannemeyer
Entrepreneurship
Inflation, blackouts and brain drain leads to massive domestic worker job losses and debt
On People of Note this week, Rodney Trudgeon will be talking to Charmaine Weir-Smith who is directing a play which has won 5 Naledi Theatre awards called The Beauty Queen of Leenane. The play was written by the Tony Award Nominee Martin McDonagh and has been described as a masterpiece and a darkly comic tale about the turbulent, dysfunctional and often savage relationship between a mother and daughter. The play opens at The Baxter Theatre on the 2nd August.
Fine Gardening Episode 65
Todays topic was on the beginning of a 4 part series to discuss the Principles of Permaculture.
In this week's episode...
- The Beta Test
- Where the Crawdads Sing
- My Son
- Alone
- Greta
- Searching
From Little Shops to The Final Frontier, join Nick Plummer for a whirlwind voyage around the cinematic universe.
Lindsey Raymond, Gallery Manager at Southern Guild, provides insights to activist Zanele Muholi’s autobiographical exhibition
If you take a stroll along the increasingly trendy Harrington Street in the CBD, you will come across a 12-storey building that is making waves across the world. Almost completed, the Hemp Hotel has been named the world's tallest building to be constructed from hemp blocks and hempcrete. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Boshoff Muller, the director of Afrimat Hemp that produced the bricks for the hotel, about why this makes the building more carbon negative.
FMR’S fourth Take Note concert, in June, was Hassan’adas – Honouring Moses Molelekwa. The musical focus of this project was to blend African rhythms and sounds that people listen and dance to – and dance they did! This podcast is presented by Saan Mohamed.
Chris Eddy - Head of Multi Asset Funds 10X
Not the Daily news – The Great Strategist Short Squeeze
Sheeran Amod - CEO of RecoMed
Health and Wellness - Digital innovations driving healthcare in Africa
Jess van Dyk of Post & Pepper Restaurant invites Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley to visit Stellenbosch this August.
Olympus Manthata - Head: Climate Finance at Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and
Johann Lübbe - Head: Water Partnerships Office at Development Bank of Southern Africa
The Responsible Investor - The DBSA partners with Green Climate Fund to bolster the Department of Water and Sanitation’s efforts towards climate resilient water security
Rebecca Maserumule
Chief Science and Technology Representative: Hydrogen and Energy
Department of Science and Innovation
Dexter King
Business Developer: Southern & East Africa
HDF Energy
Sietse Van Der Woude
Senior Executive: Modernisation and Safety
Minerals Council
Jonathan Metcalfe
Business Case Development manager
Enertrag
Green Hydrogen Panel
Will South Africa send astronauts to the International Space Station in the next couple of years? The CEO of the South Africa National Space Agency has indicated they would like to do this. Ani Vermeulen, a space scientist and space engineer walks us through what it would take to achieve this ambitious target.
Peter Arnold - Global Head of Private assets business development at Schroders Capital
Due Diligence – Private assets hold promise during recessions
Marthle du Plessis - PwC Africa’s Workforce of the Future Platform Leader
Digital Natives SA’s manufacturing sector must increase 4IR tech adoption, or risk falling behind global competitors
Karen Keylock - National Franchise Manager for Nedbank Commercial Banking
Franchising a win-win for semigrants and the Western Cape economy
On Book Choice: Publishers’ Choice, with editor Paige Nick, we welcome South Africa’s three top publishers and South Africa’s number one book seller into the studio to fill us in on what they’re publishing, selling and even more importantly, reading right now.
Masi Modise - Chairperson of the SA Startup Act Movement
Entrepreneurship - The British High Commission’s UK-SA Tech Hub that has committed to a second round of funding to support the SA Startup Act Movement
Nivasha Pather - Marketing Manager Nestlé ESAR
Driving Economic Progress in South Africa: The Impact of Local Manufacturing on Sustainable Development and Empowering Communities
Ashford Nyatsumba - Partner at Webber Wentzel
Due Diligence – Private equity firms rise above global economic stress
TITLE: A Composing Machine
TRACK: Johann Philipp Kirnberger: Sinfonia In D Major: III. Tempo Di Minuet
ARTIST: Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin
PUBLISHER: ℗ 1992 edel records GmbH
Anri Dippenaar - Head of Compliance at Masthead
'How IFAs can navigate challenging times'
Steve Nichols - Head of mitigation at the Presidential Climate Commission
Urgent need for a more rapid rollout of renewables
Co-Founder of Specno - Daniel Novitzkas
From failing at university to scaling SA’s top venture builder in four years – these two young entrepreneurs are on a mission to help 1-million people build good tech
Performing in public is a crucial element for a young musician’s development, as they leave the solitude of a practise room for a stage. Music competitions and concerts give the young performer a goal to work towards and a space to conquer difficulties and gain confidence. Thank you to all the sponsors and organisers for providing this vital platform. These concerts have all been broadcast on FMR and we are delighted to now share them as a podcast. Congratulations to all the young musicians.
Today we continued our discussion on plants to brighten up your winter garden. This morning we chatted about gazanias and dianthus.
Chris Eddy - Head of Multi Asset Funds at 10X Investments
Not the Daily news – South Africa's Financial Stability Risks: Capital Outflows and Sanctions
Mike Settas - Chair of the Free Market Foundation's Health Policy Unit
Health and Wellness – NHI and other fantasies
Angus Campbell - Marketing director of GTH
Betting on a revamped version of horse racing to win big with disaffected public
Chef Coovashan Pillay, of B-well, tells Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley how to make the most of mayo.
Denise Gabriels - Deputy Ombudsman for OLTI
Accrued interest - Ombudsman for Long-term Insurance (OLTI) annual report
Siphiwe Rakabele - Litter boom uMngeni coordinator
The Responsible Investor – Litter Booms
Belinda Sullivan - Head of Corporate Consulting Strategy at Alexforbes
Charting a Course to Financial Freedom with Alexforbes Episode 12
Andrew Bahlmann - Chief Executive: Corporate & Advisory, Deal Leaders International
Due Diligence – Signals watch on Telkom Transaction
Deepa Sita - The Chief Financial Officer of Tiger Brands
Tiger interims in the eye of the storm
Chris Wigget - Head of Data and Analytics at Dimension Data
Digital Natives - Evolution of intelligence and how this can shape potential for business
Moelets Mbeki is a South African political economist and the deputy chairman of the South African Institute of International Affairs
&
Professor Brian Kantor, an economist and is the former Chief Investment Strategist of Investec Wealth & Investment SA. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Cape Town
Read-it! focuses on the magic power of books. It’s hosted by leading educator Marc Falconer, with learners from Gardens Commercial High School and Rustenburg High School. Thanks to our Publishers’ Choice sponsors: Exclusive Books, Jonathan Ball Publishers , Pan Macmillan South Africa and Penguin Random House SA. Read-it! is produced by Vanessa Levenstein and the sound engineer is Mzukisi Maketa.
TITLE: An Impatient Teacher
TRACK: Fiorenza: Concerto con due violini, violoncello obbligato e basso in Re Maggiore: I. Largo
ARTIST: Dolce & Tempesta & Stefano Demicheli
PUBLISHER: ℗ 2008 Outhere
Moelets Mbeki is a South African political economist and the deputy chairman of the South African Institute of International Affairs
&
Professor Brian Kantor, an economist and is the former Chief Investment Strategist of Investec Wealth & Investment SA. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Cape Town
Moelets Mbeki is a South African political economist and the deputy chairman of the South African Institute of International Affairs
&
Professor Brian Kantor, an economist and is the former Chief Investment Strategist of Investec Wealth & Investment SA. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Cape Town
Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is MELANIE VERWOERD, a former Member of Parliament, South African Ambassador to Ireland and Executive Director of UNICEF. Melanie is a political columnist and has written a number of books. Her latest book has the intriguing title “Never Waste A Good Hysterectomy” and I spoke to her about the book, her career and her famous surname.
Fine Gardening Episode 57
Today's topic was on 3 of the top 10 color plants to have in your garden during winter. The calendula, pansies and the violas
Good movies are often turned into great movies by the power of music.
Evocative scores and iconic themes that support and enhance the on-screen action all combine to make memorable movies.
Nick Plummer takes you on a journey through the wonderful world of film scores and film soundtracks, from the classics, right up to the latest releases, with 'FMR at The Movies'.
Mmakgabo Helen Sebidi participated in the When We See Us - Artist Talk: Commodity, Aspiration & Opulence - Painting as a space for Imagination.
In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook, speaks to the City of Cape Town’s Deputy Mayor and Mayco Member for Spatial Planning and Environment Eddie Andrews to get an update on the infestation by the tree-killing beetle, the polyphagous shot hole borer. He said it’s important that you do not cut down an infected tree yourself, as special care needs to be taken throughout the removal process. Instead, you should report a sighting by going to: www.capetown.gov.za/InvasiveSpecies, or by calling the Invasive Species Unit on 021 444 2357, or by emailing: invasive.species@capetown.gov.za
Fine Music Radio is delighted to broadcast the second of our Take Note concerts presented by Saan Mahomed. The Mike Rossi Project performed at Guga S’Themba theatre in April, to a crowd who were dancing in the aisles.
Dr Petrus de Kock
The BRICS and African Continental Free Trade Area: A critical discussion of opportunities for business
Gary Feldman - Executive Head of Healthcare Consulting at NMG Benefits
Health and Wellness - Businesses key to addressing SA’s workplace mental health crisis
View from the market
Petri Redelinghuys - Founder of Herenya Capital Advisors (Pty) Ltd
Angela Teffo inspires Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley as she describes the food of Philippi Village
Christel Botha - Fiduciary Services Manager at Alexforbes
Charting a course to financial freedom - battening down the hatches of wills and estate planning
Org van der Wath - The founder of the Inani StartWell Foundation
The Responsible Investor – addressing childhood stunting
Reana Steyn - The Ombudsman for Banking Services
Accrued interest - Customer protection, bank accountability, and measures to prevent common banking complaints
Rory Kutisker-Jacobson - Fund manager of the Allan Gray Frontier Markets Equity Fund
Patience rewarded for frontier market investors with a taste for former Soviet Union
Andrew Weinberg - AKELO Group CEO
Digital Natives - Using big data for big impact in South Africa’s main consumer market
Welkom by ons aanbieding van Boekkeuse, ons gereelde program oor skrywers en boeke met my, Amanda Botha, as aanbieder.
Ons ateljeegas vandag is die gesoute niefiksie skrywer, Ted Botha, wat gesels oor die berugte reeksmoordenaar, Daisy de Melker, die onderwerp van sy jongste biografie.
Joan Hambidge bespreek die bundel, Mensig, van digter Leon Strydom wat postuum verskyn en sy stel ook Tom Dreyer se digdebuut, Nou in infrarooi, bedenk deur die voorlesing van sy gedigte. Elize Parker stel drie geestelike boeke bekend - Die Galileërs deur Alexa Steyn; Olie in jou lamp deur Emsie Martin en Steven Bresler se studie oor Openbaring – die Kerk se oorwinnaarskleed.
Daisy de Melker het haar plek as reeksmoordenaar – sy het moontlik ten minste tien moorde gepleeg waar onder haar drie mans en haar seun tel – in die Suid-Afrikaanse misdaadgeskiedenis gemaak. In ‘n opspraakwekkende ses weke verhoor het sy selfs ‘n wêreldfiguur geword. Invloedryke koerante soos The Times of London en The New York Times het in besonderhede oor die verhoor berig. Die sensasie was ongehoord. Skares het buite die hof oornag om hulle sitplek te verseker - ander het selfs hul sitplek ten duurste verkoop. Daisy de Melker het die eerste vrou in Suid-Afrika geword wat in Pretoria-Sentraal ‘n galgedood gesterf het. Die skrywer van hierdie boeiende verhaal, Ted Botha, gesels nou verder oor sy biografie, Daisy de Melker. Jonathan Ball is die uitgewer.
TITLE: Addicted to Opera
TRACK: Antigono: Benché giusto a vendicarmi
ARTIST: Gianluca Capuano, Il Canto Di Orfeo & Catherine King
PUBLISHER: Gianluca Capuano, Il Canto Di Orfeo & Catherine King
Sandile Tshabalala - CEO and co founder of Huruma Bantfu
Program Manager South Africa at Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs - ANDE
John Gilchrist - Co-CIO and Fund Manager at PSG Asset Management
US regional banking crisis revealing pockets of risk
In this week's episode...
- Paper Spiders
- Jewel
- The Price of Family Paper Spiders · Jewel · The Price of Family
In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook, speaks to Cape Nature’s Marketing and Promotions Manager, Loren Pavitt, about the whopping 43 per cent increase in the number of visitors to the province’s reserves in the last financial year, and what this means for its conservation efforts
Professor Nic Spaull -An education economist from Stellenbosch University and the secretary of the Reading Panel.
Colin Coleman - A member of the Reading Panel and former MD of Goldman Sachs in SSA.
And Sipumelele Lucwaba - Lead Strategy, Grant management and Communications at Funda Wande
South Africa’s literacy crisis is silent generational killer
Dr Vuyane Mhlomi - Quro Medical's co-founder and CEO
Health and Wellness - Mineworkers Investment Company invests in game-changing digital healthcare startup, Quro Medical
Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley finds out more about The Plant Powered Show from top chef Christiaan Campbell.
Janina Slawski - Head: Investments Consulting Diversification at Alexforbes
Charting a Course to Financial Freedom with Alexforbes – Diversification
The Voyager missions are hurtling into interstellar space, but are running out of energy. Like us, they are having to ration what little they have left. One by one, their instruments will be shut down, but the engineers have some tricks to try to eek out the precious remaining electricity for a few more years.
Herman De Kock - Business Banking Sales Executive Head at Nedbank
Digital Natives - Is digital innovation helping to future-proof agriculture in South Africa?
Ketan Manecklal Gordhan - Chief Executive Officer SA SME Fund
Due Diligence - SA SME Fund secures R600 million in first close
Michael Kruger - Senior Investment Analyst at Morningstar Investment Management SA
Investors are being too lazy with cash amidst market uncertainty
Welcome to Book Choice on Fine music Radio, with me your host Paige Nick, sponsored by Exclusive Books.
But here’s the thing, we have so many amazing book reviews and author interviews to share with you today, that I barely even have time to tell you how many amazing book reviews and author interviews we have to share with you today.
TITLE: Music as Medicine
TRACK: Matteis - Ground after the Scotch Humour
ARTIST: Palladian Ensemble
PUBLISHER: Linn Records 1993
The Cape Choral Academy is a new school in Stellenbosch that opened in January 2023. FMR presenter Diederick Basson, who is also an academic head at the CCA and his students produced a programme on Gabriel Fauré.
Annabel Bishop - Chief Economist at Investec
Lady R – Impact on the rand, rates and GDP
I’m excited to bring you a special edition of People of Note this week which I recorded on board Queen Mary 2 somewhere in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. On board was the man who actually designed the ship, the Nautical Architect DR STEPHEN PAYNE OBE and he gave a fascinating series of lectures on board which I found completely satisfying. So I approached him and asked him to share some of his achievements with this massive ocean liner on People of Note. He agreed and we had a fascinating conversation which you can hear on People of Note this week.
Fine Gardening Episode 55
Todays topic was on the importance of Autumn pruning and the reasons why you need to do it.
In this episode...
Spling celebrates 10 years of Talking Movies on Fine Music Radio by answering five questions from listeners.
In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook, speaks to Dr Gabriella Leighton, co-ordinator of UCT’s Urban Caracal project, and co-author of a new study which has found that those wild cats that live on the urban edge of Cape Town have metal pollutants in their blood, a huge red flag for the environment on the peninsula.
In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook, speaks to Dr Gabriella Leighton, co-ordinator of UCT’s Urban Caracal project, and co-author of a new study which has found that those wild cats that live on the urban edge of Cape Town have metal pollutants in their blood, a huge red flag for the environment on the peninsula.
John Stremlau - Honorary Professor International relations Wits
"Matter being looked into", says Ramaphosa after US accuses SA of providing ammunition to Russia
Simon Brown - Founder of Justonelap.com
Chantal Marx - Head of Investment Research and Content at FNB Wealth and Investments
Join Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley as she gleans top baking tips from Vicky-Lynn Gurovich of the Belmond Mount Nelson.
Elio E'Silva Head – AFRF Product & Direct Corporate Solutions
Charting a course to financial Freedom
An hour of film music from movies about heist, capers, criminals and a few lovable rogues!
Space-X's Starlink programme, which is sending thousands of satellites into low earth orbit, is coming in for some criticism. Another hazard has been detected and researched by SETI intern Ramiro Saide: aliens! Kechil unpacks the problem.
Dean Furman - AI Consultant
Digital Natives – How executives should be thinking about AI and ChatGPT
Leon Campher - Former CEO of Asisa, the association for savings and investment SA
Chris Logan of Opportune Investments
& David Holland of Fractal Value Advisors
Due Diligence – Capital markets reform needed
Welkom by ons aanbieding van Boekkeuse, ons gereelde program oor skrywers en boeke met my, Amanda Botha, as aanbieder.
Ons vandag verwelkom twee ateljeegaste – die skrywers Bettina Wyngaard, wat gesels oor haar jongste roman, Lokval, en veral oor die bobaasspeurder, Nicci de Wee. Adriaan Potgieter bied ‘n Jungiaanse perspektief op die werk van Sheila Cussons, in sy studie, In die klipknoets van my vuis.
Die verhaalbundel, Ver in die wêreld, stories deur Afrikaanse skrywers in die buiteland, saamgestel deur Frederick de Jager, word deur Joan Hambidge bespreek. Sy bied ook haar indrukke aan van Konkel, die debuutroman van Pieter Marais. Riette Rust bespreek Rona Kotzé se roman, Pedale van papier, wat later vanjaar onder die regie van Reghardt van den Bergh ‘n rolprent word. Ons gereelde kinderboekbespreking kom ook aan die beurt.
TITLE: A Strange Gift
TRACK: John Munday: Robin
ARTIST: Gustav Leonhardt
PUBLISHER: @2022 Paridizo
Mitchan Adams - Founder and CEO of Aions Creative Technology
Entrepreneurship - Aions Exchange: The next big investor in SA’s start-ups could be you
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY PIETER TOERIEN PRODUCTIONS. People of Note is broadcast on Sunday evening at 6 pm on Fine Music Radio with a repeat on Thusday afternoon at 1 pm, presented by Rodney Trudgeon.
Says Rodney: “There are a number of fascinating people who pass through Cape Town and I’ve always felt there to be a need for a programme that allows an in-depth discussion with these personalities. Whether their fields are music, literature, theatre, dance, opera or even politics and economics, we’ll invite them into the studio to talk about their lives, inspirations and role models, among other things.
“Rather like the famous BBC programme, Desert Island Discs, I’ll ask my guests to bring with them their six or seven favourite pieces of music to share with us.”
Among the long list of guests on the programme so far have been people such as Rhoda Kadalie, Lord Robin Renwick, Petronel Malan, Pieter Dirk Uys, Ruby Wax, Jonathan Roxmouth, Imam Rashied Omar and many more.
Fine Gardening Episode 54
Todays topic was on Deciduous trees, and why they drop their leaves.
In this week's episode...
Hunger
Beast
The Matrix Resurrections Hunger · Beast · The Matrix Resurrections
Good movies are often turned into great movies by the power of music.
Evocative scores and iconic themes that support and enhance the on-screen action all combine to make memorable movies.
Nick Plummer takes you on a journey through the wonderful world of film scores and film soundtracks, from the classics, right up to the latest releases, with 'FMR at The Movies'.
He may be fighting a different type of offence, but Nigeria’s Spider-Man is as much a superhero as the Marvel Comics crime buster. His name is Jonathan Olanlokun, an environmental activist who dresses up in full Spider-Man kit to help clean up the streets of his hometown of Osogbo, armed with no superpower except his determination to make a difference in his community. He speaks to Glynis Crook in this week’s edition of Being Green
Robert Davy - Emerging Market Equities Fund Manager at Schroders
Why there is good reason to be positive on South Africa
Sue Fuller-Good, a world-renowned physiotherapist, life coach.
Health and wellness – Switch off the autopilot to manage work stress
Pieter Boone - Pick n Pay CEO
Pick n Pay slumps as energy crises becomes “existential threat” to food producers!
Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley chats to Sheryl Ozinsky, of the Oranjezicht City Farm Market, about what’s in season in May.
Arno von Helden - Co-founder & Head of Shyft, Standard Bank
Accrued interest – Analysing the fintech ecosystem
Jenny Gordon - Head of Technical Support, Investments, Product, and Enablement at Alexforbes
Charting a course
You too can be a scientist, and participate in a sonification experiment. Human ears are very good at detecting patterns, and NASA needs volunteers to help find patterns in data, representing the magnetic dance between the Sun and the Earth.
Go to this site:
https://listen.spacescience.org/
Jaco Meyer from the Corporate & Commercial Practice at top SA law firm, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH)
Due Diligence - Navigating the complexities of business acquisitions
Coenie Bloem - Co-Founder Mesh.trade
Digital Natives - Building the capital markets of the future with blockchain
A huge hello from the Fine Music Radio studios in Cape Town. This is Book Choice, Publishers’ Choice, and I’m your host, Paige Nick. In this week’s show, we have three exceptional South African Publishers and the country’s biggest book seller, joining us to tell us what they’re publishing, reading and selling right now.
TITLE: Music for a Coronation
TRACK: Coronation Anthem No. 1, HWV 258 "Zadok the Priest"
ARTIST: Robert King with the King's Consort and Choir Of New College Oxford
PUBLISHER: Hyperion
In this week's episode...
Tár
Superintelligence
Thando Tár · Superintelligence · Thando
From Superman to Star Trek, and from Gladiator to Ben Hur, Nick gives you a whistle-stop tour of the greatest movie music.
Richard Mudariki tells us about Tributaries – Contemporary Zimbabwean Narratives at the Barnard Gallery
In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook talks to Dr Tony Rebelo, a scientist at the South African National Biodiversity Institute, about the City Nature Challenge which is taking place this weekend (28 April – 1 May) in some 500 cities around the world. It aims to motivate people to find and document wildlife in their towns, regions, and neighbourhoods. The iNaturalist app is available for free on your phone’s Appstore, or you can upload photos from your digital camera to the iNaturalist website (www.inaturalist.org).
Fine Music Radio is delighted to broadcast the very first of our Take Note concerts. The Hilton Schilder Goema Club performed at the Guga S’Theba Theatre in March to a rapt audience. The show is hosted by Saan Mahomed.
Chef John Norris-Rogers of Pier restaurant shares what’s on their menu with Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley.
Francis Marais - Product Director at Morningstar Investments Management SA
Accrued interest Are ‘safe-haven’ investments safe (and good) options to pursue?
Glen Haw - Farmer, businessman and entrepreneur
The Responsible Investor – Sprockets of change
Glen Haw - Farmer, businessman and entrepreneur
The Responsible Investor – Sprockets of change
Francis Marais - Product Director at Morningstar Investments Management SA
Accrued interest Are ‘safe-haven’ investments safe (and good) options to pursue?
Glen Haw - Farmer, businessman and entrepreneur
The Responsible Investor – Sprockets of change
Alexforbes Senior Financial Planner - Ettienne Bezuidenhout
Charting a Course - Deciding between a life or living annuity
Sara de la Fuente is the Science Operations Manager for a very interesting mission that was launched on 14th April to visit the icy moons of Jupiter. The mission will involve many different science instruments. For example, it will take detailed images and measure the magnetic fields around Jupiter's moons.
Brandon Doyle - CEO of Convergence Partners
Transforming African Capital Markets: Convergence Partners' Investment in 42Markets Group
Leslie Adams - Sales Director at streaming experts Reach Africa
Digital Natives - That's crickets you're hearing - NOT the analogue TV switchover
Andrew Bahlmann - the Head of Deal Advisory at Deal Leaders International
Due Diligence - Unlocking Value: When and How to Sell a Piece of Your Business
Welkom by ons aanbieding van Boekkeuse, ons gereelde program oor skrywers en boeke met my, Amanda Botha, as aanbieder.
Ons is vandag bevoorreg om twee belangrike rolspelers, Theo Kemp en dr. Mia Oosthuizen, as ons ateljeegaste te verwelkom. Albei het innoverende denke om Afrikaanse literatuur in nuwe rigtings te ontwikkel.
Dr. Marlies Taljard, hoofredakteur van Vers-indaba, maak haar debuut op Boekkeuse met haar insigryke bespreking van Hannes Visser se bundel, Die jaar toe pa…, wat as herdruk verskyn het. Joan Hambidge bespreek Kumbukumbu, ‘n reisboek oor Kenia deur Johann Lodewyk Marais. Riette Rust neem Jaco Fouché se roman, Aanspreeklikheid, onder die loep. Daniel Lötter se nie-fiksie bundels, Gedaantes en gedoentes en Dwaal word ook bespreek.
Die verhaalbundel, Ver in die wêreld, stories deur Afrikaanse skrywers in die buiteland, saamgestel deur Frederick de Jager, kom ook aan die beurt en so ook ons gereelde kinderboekbespreking.
TITLE: The Uhrovska Collection
TRACK: Two pieces (276 and 298) from the Uhrovska Collection
ARTIST: Ensemble Caprice under Matthias Maute
PUBLISHER: Telemann and the Baroque Gypsies
Analekta 2009
TITLE: The Uhrovska Collection
TRACK: Two pieces (276 and 298) from the Uhrovska Collection
ARTIST: Ensemble Caprice under Matthias Maute
PUBLISHER: Telemann and the Baroque Gypsies
Analekta 2009
Dr Roelof Botha
Latest Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index indicates mounting pressure on household finances of South Africans
Jenny Gordon - Head of Technical Support, Investments, Product and Enablement at Alexforbes
Understanding the cost of dying
Aviva Pelham is one of South Africa’s most gifted and most loved artists. She sings an exceptionally wide range of music from the repertoire of opera, musicals, operetta and cabaret. And more recently, she’s been directing Community Spectaculars with the Cape Town Philharmonic and a range of artists. Now Aviva has released a coffee table book called “Aviva – A Musical Odyssey” and it is a treasure trove of memories of her career with photographs, reviews and programmes.
Fine Gardening Episode 52
Todays topic was on Camellias. Camellia Japonica and Camellia sasanqua
In this week's episode...
- The Lost King https://www.splingmovies.com/2023/04/movie-review-the-lost-king/
- Gold https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HqBaI-FV7Y
- Minions: The Rise of Gru https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DxjJzmYsXo The Lost King · Gold · Minions: The Rise of Gru
To celebrate the birth (and death) anniversary of William Shakespeare, Nick takes you on a whistle-stop tour of the music of the great Shakespearean movies.
Uvile-Ovayo Kweyama tells us what’s lined up for Norval Foundation’s 5th Birthday celebration.
In this week’s edition of Being Green, and as we mark international Earth Day on Saturday, Glynis Crook speaks to Pavitray “Pavs” Pillay, the World Wide Fund for Nature-South Africa’s environment behaviour change lead, about how each of us can make a contribution to protecting our planet.
Dr Selaelo Mametja - Chief Research Officer from GEMS, which is the SA Government Employees Medical Scheme
Health and Wellness – World Immunization Week
Liam Tomlin of Chefs Warehouse at the Bailey discusses their menu with Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley.
Clinton Leask - Business Development Lead at Pay@
Accrued Interest – Why open banking Is essential in the fight against banking fraud
Ettienne Bezuidenhout - Senior Financial Planner at Alexforbes
Charting a course episode 6 – Retirement jargon busting
Two important rockets to talk about. Firstly the launch of the JUICE mission last Friday to the moons of Jupiter, and secondly Space-X's gigantic Starship.
Casey Delport - Investment Analyst – Fixed Income, Anchor Capital
Due Diligence – The AfCFTA and Africa’s fresh produce trade
Simon Sebag Montefiore discusses his latest book, The World: A Family History of Humanity with educator Marc Falconer.
Book Choice is broadcast every alternating Tuesday of each month presented by Paige Nick.
While you’re munching your lunch or driving the myriad motorways, you’ll hear all that’s best in books. Cape Town’s top book reviewers will entertain and inform you as they cheerfully chat about the newest and nicest fiction and non-fiction on current book shelves.
You love author interviews? Well, we line up those for your pleasure and leisure too.
You want an easy-peasy competition each month with good prizes? All there, prettily planned for your lovely listening.
Do join us for your delectation… for your entertainment… for your information.
TITLE: Lament for a Young Soprano
TRACK: Lamento D'Arianna: Lasciatemi Morire
ARTIST: Concerto Italiano, Rinaldo Alessandrini
PUBLISHER: ℗ 2006 naïve classique
Undoubtedly, one of Cape Town’s most beautiful, tranquil gardens is the ARDERNE GARDENS in Claremont. With its shady glades, romantic nooks and Japanese style ponds it’s been a place for Cape Tonians to bring their children and relax away from the increasing hubbub of city life. A man whose name is inextricably linked to the Gardens is Hank Lith who devoted his time to curating the gardens and to getting them worldwide acknowledgement. Sadly Hank died suddenly earlier this year, so Rodney Trudgeon invited CLARE GIBBON, a founding member of the Friends of Arderne Gardens to talk about Hank’s legacy and to play music that was special to Hank.
Following the 95th Academy Awards on 12 Mar, Nick takes a look at some popular winners of this years awards, and of past years.
At Fine Music Radio our valued clients add to our station, not only much-needed revenue but also interesting radio content. Due to the latest independent research by BrandMapp, our clients have a clear understanding of whom they are talking to which is you, the FMR listener. From entertainment, travel, finance, motoring, property and much more, find out what our Fine Clients have to offer!
At Fine Music Radio we are aware that many of our advertisers’ offerings are evergreen. Hence, we are sharing their on-air interviews on this platform as you may be in the market for these valuable products or services.
Edward Llewellyn is the Executive Director for East & Southern Africa at ARC
Health and Wellness
Chipo Mushwana - Executive Emerging Innovation & Payments at Nedbank
Accrued interest – Payshap
Johan Steyn - On the faculty at Woxsen University, a research fellow at Stellenbosch University and founder of AIforBusiness.net.
The responsible Investor – The Ethics of AI
Buhle Nxumalo - Financial planner at AlexForbes
Charting a Course To Financial Freedom with Alexforbes – Budgeting
Black holes! What are they? How many are out there? How do we know they are there? Kechil talks to Dr Chris Pearson who was in Cape Town with the Square Kilometre Array radio telescope project.
John Hudson - Head of agriculture at Nedbank
How agribusinesses should be preparing to navigate SA’s challenges
PSG Asset Management CEO - Anet Ahern
Asset Manager of the Year explains why differentiated thinking is needed now more than ever
PSG Asset Management CEO - Anet Ahern
Asset Manager of the Year explains why differentiated thinking is needed now more than ever
Rudi Dicks in the Presidency &
Dr Kgosientso Ramokgopa - the new Minster of electricity
Antonia Bothner - Capital markets lead at Endeavor SA
Harvest Fund III set to raise R500m to back the most promising South African and African founded tech-enabled businesses scaling globally
Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is one of South Africa’s most versatile and popular actors, JONATHAN ROXMOUTH, who’s new show Key Change is about to open at Pieter Toerien’s Theatre on The Bay after a hugely successful run in Johannesburg. Jonathan has travelled the world with productions such as Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, and has wowed local audiences with his appearances in West Side Story, Grease and, famously, a Handful of Keys.
In this week's episode...
- Ted K
- Bullet Train
- Jerry & Marge Go Large Ted K · Bullet Train · Jerry & Marge Go Large
From movie musicals and Disney Classics to rom-coms, Quentin Tarantino and James Bond, an hour of memorable songs from the silver screen.
At Fine Music Radio our valued clients add to our station, not only much-needed revenue but also interesting radio content. Due to the latest independent research by BrandMapp, our clients have a clear understanding of whom they are talking to which is you, the FMR listener. From entertainment, travel, finance, motoring, property and much more, find out what our Fine Clients have to offer!
At Fine Music Radio we are aware that many of our advertisers’ offerings are evergreen. Hence, we are sharing their on-air interviews on this platform as you may be in the market for these valuable products or services.
The city of Edinburgh in Scotland recently became the first European capital to endorse a plant-based diet to tackle the climate emergency. In fact, a vegan diet is widely regarded as being better not only for the environment but also for our health. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook visits The Conscious Kitchen vegan restaurant in the CBD and speaks to owner Dana Korstenbroek, about her journey to a more plant-based diet and the do’s and don’ts of veganism.
David Bacher - CIO of Corion Capital
Not the Daily news – Corion Fund report February wrap
Synne Hemsen Berg - the co-founder of Nala Health
Health and Wellness – Barking up the right tree with allergy free insect based pet food start up
Martin Kingston: Executive Chairman, Rothschild & Co South Africa / Chairman Business for South Africa / RMF Chairperson
Big business sets up Resource Mobilization Fund to assist with the President’s Energy Action Plan
Join Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley, on the menu are: fine food, wine, art and culture, award-winning architecture, innovative wine tourism experiences and Best of Wine Tourism Award winners.
FMR Fine Food is brought to you by Wesgro, the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and Western Cape.
FMR Fine Food is on Saturdays at 10:45am, with a repeat on Sundays at 09:50am.
Chef Gary Coetzee chats to Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley about the exciting new winery and bistro at Brookdale Estate in Paarl.
Amith Singh - Head of Energy Finance: Nedbank CIB
Accrued interest - Pathways to a Net-Zero and a Just Transition for South Africa
Joe Brooks - Program Manager
and
Ciara Ellis - Analyst at InfluenceMap
The responsible investor – Influence Map exposes negative climate lobbying
Rita Cool - CFP Alexforbes
Charting a course to financial freedom – start with a goal in mind
There is a big meeting happening right now in Cape Town at the South African Astronomical Observatory, where engineers, technologists and scientists have flown in from the four corners. Kechil talks to Louisa Quartermaine from Perth about the Australian component of the Square Kilometre Array, the biggest telescope being built in the world, in South Africa and Australia.
Dashni Vilakazi - MD of the MediaShop
The hard sell - How can I use ChatGPT for marketing?
Roxanna Valayathum - a Director in the Corporate & Commercial practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr talking ESG
Due Diligence – ESG factors in MA
Annabel Bishop - Investec Chief Economist
Q4 GDP shows SA economy less resilient than we thought
Jason Griessel - Head of Cushman & Wakefield BROLL Strategic Risk Services
Risk planning for grid collapse part of a director’s fiduciary duty
TITLE: Defending parallel fifths
TRACK: Capricornus: Ciaccona for violin, viola de gamba and continuo
ARTIST: Leila Schayegh and La Centifolia.
PUBLISHER: Glossa 2023
Professor Mark Swilling - Co-Director of the Centre for Sustainability Transitions at Stellenbosch University
Pro Bono (law feature) – Electricity supply industry reform requires more than policy support
Fred Roed - the CEO of Heavy Chef
Entrepreneurship – Heavy Chef Future Entrepreneurs Report
In this week's episode...
- The Worst Person in the World
- Top Gun: Maverick
- Long Weekend Top Gun: Maverick · · The Worst Person in the World
At Fine Music Radio our valued clients add to our station, not only much-needed revenue but also interesting radio content. Due to the latest independent research by BrandMapp, our clients have a clear understanding of whom they are talking to which is you, the FMR listener. From entertainment, travel, finance, motoring, property and much more, find out what our Fine Clients have to offer!
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In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Valentin Aich, a senior water and climate specialist at the Global Water Partnership, about concerns of yet another drought in Italy and the surrounding region this European summer. This after the Alps received less than half their normal amount of snowfall over the winter.
Kelin Pottier - Product Development Specialist at 10X Investments
Not the Daily news – One national retirement crisis, two pots
Tania Joffe & Dr Phatho Zondi of Unu Health
Health and Wellness - Africa’s share of the global health spend is just 1%, yet it carries 25% of the world’s disease burden. This startup wants to change that.
Chef Bradley Mathias of Manna Epicure shares his secrets with Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley about making the most of meat.
Join Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley, on the menu are: fine food, wine, art and culture, award-winning architecture, innovative wine tourism experiences and Best of Wine Tourism Award winners.
FMR Fine Food is brought to you by Wesgro, the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and Western Cape.
FMR Fine Food is on Saturdays at 10:45am, with a repeat on Sundays at 09:50am.
Patrick Byrne - Senior Executive of People and Culture at Monocle
Accrued interest – Human capital the most important part
Tafadzwa Chibanguza - SEIFSA Chief Operating Officer
State of the Metals and Engineering Sector Report
Arvana Singh - The Head of Sustainable Finance Solutions at Nedbank CIB
The Responsible Investor - The rise of green bonds and other sustainable finance tools
There is a pretty conjunction of Venus and Jupiter you might like to take a look at in the evening or just before sunrise, if you have a clear western aspect. Kechil motors through conjunctions, alignments and other geometric features of our position in the solar system.
John Anderson - Executive: Investments, Products and Enablement
Two pot system set to go live in March 2024
Paul Morley - Executive at Nedbank's Group Data Service
Digital Natives – Digital provenance in the age of AI
Andrew Bahlmann - Chief Executive: corporate and advisory, Deal Leaders International
Due Diligence – Budget post-mortem
Aissa Dion - Senegalese entrepreneur and textile designer
Entrepreneurship: African textile revivalist has captivated the world’s leading interior design brands
ArchAngels skipper Sbu Sizato and crew member Azile Arosi, along with Viresh Maharaj of Alexforbes
Kent Davis - Partner at Webber Wentzel
Pro Bono (law feature): South Africa has been grey listed; what are the implications for the country going forward?
Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is RAYMOND GOLDSTEIN who is a distinguished musician, composer and arranger, born in South Africa and who now lives and works in Jerusalem.
He’s been on the faculty of the Jerusalem Faculty of Music and, since the opening of the Jerusalem Great Synagogue in 1982, he has held posts of music arranger and associate conductor of its world famous choir, travelling internationally. We discussed Jewish music both folk and liturgical.
Artist Nicole Clare Fraser talks about her photographic exhibition Making Space at DAOR Contemporary with Gallery Director Kerry Red
In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Cassie Carstens of BirdLife South Africa about its Bird of the Year, the endangered Cape Parrot, and a project that aims to increase its numbers in the wild.
Raymond Parsons - Professor in the School of Business and Governance at Northwest University
Budget 2023 breakdown
Executive chef and mentor Michelle Theron, tells Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley what’s cooking at Hazendal.
Dr Mbuso Nzama - Digital Channels at Telkom
Telkom Bottom Line - Yep, Rallied by Telkom Business
A reminder that the observatory has open nights on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month at 8pm. You need to book which you can do from their website saao.ac.za.
The Very Large Telescope and the European Space Agency's space telescopes have combined strengths and produced images of an exoplanet orbiting around a star in the constellation of Lepus. You can see this for yourself either on space.com or on the European Southern Observatory's website eso.org.
Dr Graunt Kruger - Managing Director of Intellidex
Shining a spotlight on impact investing
Just because February is a shorter month than most, doesn’t mean we have any fewer books for you to read. Welcome to Book Choice on Fine Music Radio, with me, your host, Paige Nick, sponsored by Exclusive Books.
This month we have 7 great reviewers joining us to tell us about what they’ve been reading. And we’ve got two big interviews. One with the author of a smash hit best seller Thrive, and the other about an exciting literary event taking place in Cape Town in March.
All punctuated by wonderful music, curated and compiled by Rick Everett and Dave Wood.
Mike Sharman of retroviral and co-founder of Matchkit
Pro Bono - Tech platform aims to get more South African Olympic athletes to Paris 2024
Natascha Viljoen - The outgoing CEO of Anglo American Platinum
Amplats suffers production knock due to persistent loadshedding
Chris Holdsworth, chief investment strategist at Investec Wealth and Investment
Animal Spirits – Caution advised
Tshegofatso Mosiapoa - Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship - From technologically challenged to IT Entrepreneur: A Young Girl's Inspiring Journey
Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is Johaar Mosaval, a retired South African ballet dancer who has just turned 95 and who rose to considerable prominence as a principal dancer of the Royal Ballet in England. Apartheid prevented Johaar from pursuing a dance career here in Cape Town but in 1950 he was noticed by visiting ballet celebrities who invited him to London. He spent 25 years with the Royal Ballet and retired and returned to Cape Town on 1976.
The popularity of e-cigarettes continues to grow in South Africa with estimates suggesting that close to half a million people are now vaping. In Australia, the situation is pretty much the same, and environmental organisations there have sounded the alarm saying the sharp increase in the number of people vaping, presents “a new and serious environmental issue. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook is joined by Keith Anderson, CEO of the e-Waste Association of South Africa (e-WASA), to discuss the most environmentally-friendly way to dispose of an e-cigarette.
Pieter Janse van Rensburg - Direct and Indirect Tax at AJM Tax
SARS eats Coronation Global Fund Managers Irish tax structure for lunch
Alon Lits - Co-founder and Co-CEO of the Panda app
Health and Wellness: South Africa's mental health crisis, and the urgent need for corporate intervention
Anton Esser - CIO 10X Investments
Not the Daily news – How will deglobalization impact investors?
Chuene Ramphele - Group Executive: Infrastructure Delivery
Accrued interest - Infrastructure development amid the recent State of Disaster
Andrew Gilder - Director of Climate Legal
The responsible Investor – Rise of climate lobbying
There is a pretty chain of planets to be seen after sunset at this time, if you have a clear western horizon. Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) has been visible in the southern hemisphere - a green blob that won't be back here, if at all, for a very very long time. And three more objects have been shot down by the US militia.
Andrew Bahlmann - chief executive: corporate and advisory, Deal Leaders International
Due Diligence – Edify Enoch with a pre-budget wishlist for dealmakers
Mamongae Mahlare - CEO of Takealot
Digital Natives
Takealot innovating around its last mile as competition hots with imminent arrival of Amazon
Rita Cool - a certified financial planner at Alexforbes
How to outsmart the Taxman, legally, with RAs and Tax-free products
Jackie van Niekerk - CEO of Attacq
GEPF makes significant investment into Waterfall City
Frank Spencer - SAPVIA
Entrepreneurship - Treasury to boost the rollout of solar in South Africa, including tax breaks
Estienne de Klerk - Growthpoint SA CEO
REITs powering up tenants at a cost to shareholders
Professor Nic Spaull - An education Economist from Stellenbosch University
Pro Bono (law feature) 2023 Reading Panel chaired by Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
What promises to be a fascinating and absorbing play opens at the Theatre on the Bay 0n 20 February. It’s called Masterclass and it stars Sandra Prinsloo as a retired Maria Callas giving master classes to young opera singers at Juilliard School in New York in 1971. The production is in collaboration with Cape Town Opera and features singers from the company being taught by Callas who is both witty and, at times quite harsh. I spoke to Sandra Prinsloo about this challenging new role for in this week’s edition of People of Note.
In this week's episode...
- The Whale
- Moonage Daydream
- Voyagers The Whale · Moonage Daydream · Voyagers
Re Mmogo (We are Together) Exhibition opening at the Sanlam Art Gallery, Bellville
Stefan Hundt Curator Sanlam Art Collection
Niel Nortje of the MTN Collection
There has been a lot of talk this summer about the temporary closure of several Cape Town beaches due to pollution from sewage spills. The City pumps millions of litres of raw sewage into the sea every day from marine pipelines in Green Point, Camps Bay, and Hout Bay. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Dr Kevin Winter, a researcher at UCT’s Water Institute, about whether there is a better way for Cape Town to deal with its sewage. www.groundup.org.za
Paul Miller - Director of AmaranthCX
David Msiza - Chief Inspector of Mines
&
Henk Langenhoven - Minerals Council of SA Chief Economist
SA Mining celebrates first fatality free January as health and safety efforts start paying off
Chef Edwin Vinke of Wortelgat on Springfontein wine estate tells Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley about his summer pop-up.
Niks Lesufi - Minerals Council South Africa
The responsible investor - Mining companies on a path to a net-zero future
John Reade - Chief Market Strategist at the World Gold Council
Key trends driving gold demand & the diversification of the energy mix in the gold mining sector
Francisco Baudrand - CEO Enaex Africa
Ammonia shortage’s impact on mining explosives market
Last Sunday the US shot down a Chinese balloon which had made its way across US territory. What is special about balloons? What sort of balloon was it? Are we all living in a spy novel?
Anthony Rocchi - Portfolio Manager at RexSolom Invest
Due Diligence – First principles of mining investment
Francisco Baudrand - CEO of Enaex Africa
Revolutionizing the African blasting industry through ESG
Drew Troyer - Asset Management Principal Director at Accenture
Digital Natives - How intelligent asset management can drive shareholder value and manage safety and environmental risks? Drew will also share some actions the mining industry needs to deliver on in order to survive in today’s market.
Roger Baxter - Outgoing CEO of the Minerals Council of SA
Reflections and lessons in steering the Minerals Council through turbulent times
TITLE: A Catalonian Rigaudon
TRACK: Joan Massiá: Rigaudon
ARTIST: Laura Gaya and Isabel Felix.
PUBLISHER: 2014 Solfa Recordings
Arnold van Graan - Head of markets research Nedbank
Platinum group metals (PGM) shifting from dividends to capex
Francisco Baudrand - the CEO of the Enaex Africa
Revolutionising the African blasting industry
Wildu du Plessis - Partner Alchemy Law
Pro Bono (law feature) Metals streaming set to secure Africa’s mining future
In this week's episode...
- The Pale Blue Eye
- House of Gucci
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
In this week's episode...
- The Pale Blue Eye
- House of Gucci
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness The Pale Blue Eye · House of Gucci · Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
A joint venture with Heritage Studios featuring artists recorded live while performing at the Blue Room by Heritage Studios.
A joint venture with Heritage Studios featuring artists recorded live while performing at the Blue Room by Heritage Studios.
A selection of galleries on the 2023 Art, Craft + Museum Map and what they will be featuring at the Investec Cape Town Art Fair.
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY GERLINDE MOSER OF RE/MAX. Being Green – Your window on the environment broadcast every Friday morning at 7.15. Glynis Crook will focus on key issues affecting our lifestyles, science and research outcomes, the quest for sustainable living and a healthier planet.
Chris Eddy - Head of investments at 10x Investments
Not The Daily News – Fed up with inflation
Neil Kirby - Director and Head of Healthcare & Life Sciences at Werksmans
Health and Wellness - Challenges with the RAF will not be resolved by one judgment alone
Wendy Myers - Head of Securities at PSG Wealth
The Bottom Line with PSG Wealth – Building an investment portfolio
Chef Kyle Norris of Sauvage in Franschhoek chats to Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley about ‘from the wild.
Olivia Rumble - Director of Climate Legal
The Responsible Investor – growing climate trade protectionism raises fresh concerns for Africa’s just transition
Claude de Baissac - Eunomix
“Fifteen months to avoid defeat — a strategy of many small steps for Ramaphosa”
Kechil unpacks the Skittles image from the James Webb Space Telescope which she and astronomer Pamala Klassen were chatting about last week.
Anthony Rocchi - RexSolom Invest
First principles of investing episode 3 – EOH a cautionary tale
Dashni Vilakazi - MD of the MediaShop
The hard sell – levelling up with in-game advertising
Bryan Turner - Spear Capital
Zubair Suliman - Norsad Capital
&
Philani Mzila - Founders Factory Africa
Due Diligence - Russia, recession & renewables: The impact on investment opportunities in Africa
TITLE: Music from the Oval Salon
TRACK: Mascetti: Sonata for Violin and Continuo in A Major, Op. 9 No. 1: III. Sarabanta (Largo)
ARTIST: Quartetto Vanvitelli
PUBLISHER: 2020 Quartetto Vanvitelli, under exclusive licence to Outhere Music France
Simon Ford: Portfolio Director - Global Natural Resources at Hyve Group Plc
Mining Indaba Preview
It’s all about prima ballerinas on this week’s edition of People of Note where Rodney Trudgeon talks to Principal Dancer at Cape Town City Ballet, KIRSTEL PATERSON. Kirstel will be dancing the title role in the upcoming production of Cinderella here at the Artscape Theatre. Kirstel started training as a ballet dancer when she was 5 and in the course of her career, she has won many awards including, very recently, a number of awards at the Friends of Cape Town City Ballet 2022 Awards.
In this week's episode...
- Shotgun Wedding
- The Territory
- Rassie: The Official Film Shotgun Wedding · The Territory · Rassie: The Official Film
Alastair Whitton walks us through the Jo Hummel exhibition, Looking Out, at the Barnard Gallery and tells us what they have lined up for the Investec Cape Town Art Fair
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY GERLINDE MOSER OF RE/MAX. Being Green – Your window on the environment broadcast every Friday morning at 7.15. Glynis Crook will focus on key issues affecting our lifestyles, science and research outcomes, the quest for sustainable living and a healthier planet.
As the only radio station to broadcast classical and jazz music in Africa, FMR is committed to promoting South African music and venues.
The Blue Room Sessions is dedicated to sharing three hours of the best jazz in Cape Town. This is a joint venture recorded live with Heritage Studios featuring artists performing at the Blue Room.
As the only radio station to broadcast classical and jazz music in Africa, FMR is committed to promoting South African music and venues.
The Blue Room Sessions is dedicated to sharing three hours of the best jazz in Cape Town. This is a joint venture recorded live with Heritage Studios featuring artists performing at the Blue Room.
As the only radio station to broadcast classical and jazz music in Africa, FMR is committed to promoting South African music and venues.
The Blue Room Sessions is dedicated to sharing three hours of the best jazz in Cape Town. This is a joint venture recorded live with Heritage Studios featuring artists performing at the Blue Room.
Dr Sue Armstrong - Sessional Lecturer Department of Nursing Education Specialisation at Wits
Health and Wellness - Specialist nursing shortage a threat to healthcare in SA
Dr Sue Armstrong - Sessional Lecturer Department of Nursing Education Specialisation at Wits
Health and Wellness - Specialist nursing shortage a threat to healthcare in SA
ANGELIQUE SMITH of MAKERS LANDING introduces the hub of entrepreneurs who create delectable food, to Jenny Handley.
Elizabeth van Niekerk, entrepreneur and owner of Seagull Travel & Tours, is South African to the core, but if you see the sparkle in her eyes when she talks about "touring", it is hard to believe that she is any other place the world can call home. Her passion for travel is contagious!
She also shares this passion with her daughter, Elizabeth and the rest of the Seagull team. For the past 20 years, it has become our mission to offer quality travel at affordable prices to the South African public. Seagull is proud of our work as a specialist in the group tour industry and forges close ties with our clients. For those who do not want to travel in a group, our travel agency is happy to arrange individual trips to any destination.
Seagull brings dream destinations to our travel friends, with a professional yet personal touch!
In the meantime, start dreaming about your next trip!
Travel greetings
Linde, Elizabeth and the Seagull team
TymeBank CEO Coen Jonker and Scott Brown, MD of Value-Added Services at TFG
TymeBank and TFG announced an evolution in their partnership
Rael Levitt
It takes a Tsunami – The story of the rise and fall of Auction Alliance and the lessons learned in crisis
Wendy Myers - Head of Securities at PSG Wealth
The Bottom Line - The different stages of investing and how advisers can assist clients
Guy Wilding - Head of research at Monocle Solutions
Accrued interest – How AI and advanced analytics will transform the fight against money laundering
Pamela Kassen, an astronomer from Edinburgh, is here in Cape Town and talks to Kechil about the latest from the James Webb Space Telescope, a telescope up in space whose data she works with. Here she describes that the universe has far more galaxies than originally thought, and it is a colourful place.
Dashni Vilakazi, MD of the MediaShop
The hard sell – checking out checkouts critical for brands online
Andrew Bahlmann - Chief Executive: corporate and advisory, Deal Leaders International
Due Diligence – Digging into mining M&A for 2023
Pieter Janse van Rensburg - Director, AJM
2023 tax outlook and what this year possibly holds
During load-shedding whether you read with a head-torch or cell phone light, one thing is for sure, even though you're reading in the dark, books continue to illuminate our world! Book Choice is hosted by Paige Nick and brought to you by Exclusive Books.
TITLE: Music from the Oval Salon
TRACK: Mascetti: Sonata for Violin and Continuo in A Major, Op. 9 No. 1: III. Sarabanta (Largo)
ARTIST: Quartetto Vanvitelli,
PUBLISHER: 2020 Quartetto Vanvitelli, under exclusive licence to Outhere Music France
Prof Nicola Smit - Dean of the Faculty of Law at Stellenbosch University and co-organiser of the Global Scholars Academy
Pro Bono (law feature) Re-imagining the Corporation in the African Context
Eon de Vos - Station Manager FMR
Trust in community radio sets it apart in a congested media landscape
CEO of Transnet Freight Rail - Siza Mzimela
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Jan Havenga of Stellenbosch University
Transnet Freight Rail derails the developmental state
Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is MERVYN WILLIAMS who has just celebrated 36 years with Cape Town City Ballet. Mervyn has been making magic both on and off the stage for all those years – first as a dancer and now as Head of Wardrobe, as well as managing education skills. He also performs as a character dancer and will be appearing in the forthcoming production of Cinderella as one of the Ugly Sisters.
In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to University of Pretoria meteorology professor, Willem Landman, about forecasts that the El Niño weather phenomenon will likely make a return later this year, resulting in unprecedented heatwaves and an increase in extreme weather events.
Chris Eddy - Head of investments at 10x Investments
Not the Daily news – What the US debt ceiling means for investors
Dr Chris van Straten - Global health advisor, clinical governance at International SOS
Health and Wellness - Are African businesses factoring climate change into their health and security plans?
Wendy Myers - Head of Securities at PSG Wealth
PSG Wealth Bottom Line : What should investors think about when investing in the stock market and what vehicles are available to investors
TRACY KLASS of TASTE OF KLASS tells Jenny Handley about Jewish cuisine to go, at the Oz City Market.
Elizabeth African to the core, but if you see the sparkle in her eyes when she talks about "touring", it is hard to believe that she is any other place the world can call home. Her passion for travel is contagious!
She also shares this passion with her daughter, Elizabeth and the rest of the Seagull team. For the past 20 years, it has become our mission to offer quality travel at affordable prices to the South African public. Seagull is proud of our work as a specialist in the group tour industry and forges close ties with our clients. For those who do not want to travel in a group, our travel agency is happy to arrange individual trips to any destination.
Seagull brings dream destinations to our travel friends, with a professional yet personal touch!
In the meantime, start dreaming about your next trip!
Travel greetings
Linde, Elizabeth and the Seagull team Seagull Travel and Tours Facebook page
Colin Coleman is a former partner and CEO for Sub-Saharan Africa, Goldman Sachs; former senior fellow at Yale University and current co-chair of the Youth Employment Service and member of boards.
Can Cyril seize the moment as loadshedding threatens election defeat for governing party in 2024
Ghita Erling - CEO of Payment Association of South Africa (PASA);
Jan Pilbauer - CEO of Bankserv
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Karen Nadasen - CEO of PayU South Africa
Accrued interest - Evolution of Payments in SA
Lydia Shadrach-Razzino - Baker and Mackenzie co-head corporate team for SA
Due Diligence – Private equity remains vulnerable to a topline shock as rates continue to rise
Emma Ruttkamp-Bloem: Professor and Head of Department of Philosophy at University of Pretoria, AI Ethics Lead at South African Centre for AI Research (CAIR);
Dr Tanya de Villiers-Botha: Head- Unit for the Ethics of Technology - Centre for Applied Ethics
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Johan Steyn - Chair of the special interest group on artificial intelligence and robotics with the Institute of Information Technology Professionals of SA
Digital Natives - Whose worldview should serve as the template for AI morality?
Welkom by ons aanbieding van Boekkeuse, ons gereelde program oor skrywers en boeke met my, Amanda Botha, as aanbieder.
Ons verwelkom as ateljeegas, Marieta Nel, samesteller van vier bundels waarin die beste bydraes in die genre kortverhale, poësie en drama, byeengebring is as ideale voorgeskrewe materiaal vir die klaskamer.
Ons fokus is op romans van Irma Venter, Isa Konrad en Amos van der Westhuizen, ‘n unieke voëlboek, P.G. du Plessis se keur uit sy gewilde Koöperasiestories en ons gereelde kinderboekbydrae.
Meermale is daarop gewys dat die Afrikaanse kind besonder bevoorreg is met die gehalte en keuse van boeke wat jaar na jaar aangebied word. Ons uitgewers lewer ‘n besondere bydrae om die boeke keurig aan te bied met titels en inhoud wat met die kind van vandag resoneer. Ons is ook geseënd met talentvolle skrywers en verbeeldingryke knap illustreerders op eie bodem.
So met die begin van die jaar kan ons aan elke kinderboek uitgewers ‘n pluimpie gee vir kwaliteitsboeke wat aan Afrikaanse kinder- en jeuglesers aangebied word. By Boekkeuse het ons die samewerking gehad van Protea Boekhuis, Human & Rousseau, Tafelberg, Naledi, Lapa en Pan Macmillan.
TITLE: Love in a Village
TRACK: Love in a Village: Miller of Dee
ARTIST: Joseph Cornwell with the Parley of Instruments and Peter Holman
PUBLISHER: 2000 Hyperion Records Limited
Duncan MacLennan - Founder of Sunny
Entrepreneurship - Let there be light in the creative agency billing process
Glenn Gillis - CEO of Sea Monster, a Cape Town-based studio that specialises in animation, gaming and augmented reality.
The local gaming industry levels up with Impact Gaming
Barry Melancon - CPA, CGMA, CEO at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
Pro Bono (law feature) Addressing ESG skills in Africa and the impact of ESG on business and finance
Dr Andrew Muir, CEO of the Wilderness Foundation Africa, invited FMR’s Otto van der Walt and Vanessa Levenstein to an informal gathering with superstar mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins OBE, and Hollywood filmmaker, artist and professor at New York University Andrew Levitas. Both are patrons of the Wilderness Foundation Global and were in South Africa as part of the Wilderness Foundation’s 50th birthday celebrations.
I’m very excited to introduce you to my guest on People of Note this week. Tracy Edwards MBE is a British sailor who, in 1989, skippered the first all-female crew in the Whitbread Round The World Yacht Race and went on to become the first woman to receive the Yachtsman of the Year Trophy. Now days she’s a highly competent and resourceful leader, manager, project professional, fund raiser, team builder, motivational speaker and writer. Tracy is in Cape Town briefly to visit her yacht Maiden and its crew.
Fine Gardening Episode 39
Todays topic is about versatile Indigenous shrubs, that's Searsia crenara or Crow Dune Berry
In this week's episode...
- The Menu
- Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
- Together Together The Menu · Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery · Together Together
As the only radio station to broadcast classical and jazz music in Africa, FMR is committed to promoting South African music and venues.
The Blue Room Sessions is dedicated to sharing three hours of the best jazz in Cape Town. This is a joint venture recorded live with Heritage Studios featuring artists performing at the Blue Room.
As the only radio station to broadcast classical and jazz music in Africa, FMR is committed to promoting South African music and venues.
The Blue Room Sessions is dedicated to sharing three hours of the best jazz in Cape Town. This is a joint venture recorded live with Heritage Studios featuring artists performing at the Blue Room.
As the only radio station to broadcast classical and jazz music in Africa, FMR is committed to promoting South African music and venues.
The Blue Room Sessions is dedicated to sharing three hours of the best jazz in Cape Town. This is a joint venture recorded live with Heritage Studios featuring artists performing at the Blue Room.
Anton Esser - CIO 10X Investments
Not the Daily news – Top-down themes that will define the year ahead
Stavros Nicolaou - The chairperson of The Pharmaceutical Task Group (PTG)
Health and Wellness – Pharma industry group raises concerns with “strange” price increase for SEP drugs in 2023
SIBA MTONGANA chats to Jenny Handley about her fine dining restaurant in the Table Bay Hotel of the V&A Waterfront.
Elizabeth African to the core, but if you see the sparkle in her eyes when she talks about "touring", it is hard to believe that she is any other place the world can call home. Her passion for travel is contagious!
She also shares this passion with her daughter, Elizabeth and the rest of the Seagull team. For the past 20 years, it has become our mission to offer quality travel at affordable prices to the South African public. Seagull is proud of our work as a specialist in the group tour industry and forges close ties with our clients. For those who do not want to travel in a group, our travel agency is happy to arrange individual trips to any destination.
Seagull brings dream destinations to our travel friends, with a professional yet personal touch!
In the meantime, start dreaming about your next trip!
Travel greetings
Elizabeth and the Seagull team
Hilton Trollip - Fellow at the Global Risk governance programme, at UCT
Lack of proper governance the root of our loadshedding crisis
Graeme Lockley - Head of IT Architecture and Engineering at Investec SA
Chipo Mushwana - Divisional Executive of Emerging Payments at Nedbank
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Guy Wilding - Head of Research: Monocle Solutions
Paul Colditz - Commercial manager at Fairtrade Africa
Fairtrade reveals prosumerism on the increase
There is a comet arriving in our neighbourhood, listen out for announcements in early February. There are new lunar landers created by private industry, on their way to the Moon. These pave the way for more ambitious undertakings.
Dashni Vilakazi - MD of the MediaShop
The hard sell – Consumer marketing trends into 2023
Andrew Bahlmann - Chief executive: corporate and advisory, Deal Leaders International
Due Diligence – M&A market set for a tricky 2023
Martyn Briggs - Head of Thematic Investing at Bank of America Merrill Lynch
The World is Not Enough
A big hello from the Fine Music Radio studios, my name is Paige Nick, and you’re tuned into Book Choice our Publishers’ Choice Edition.
The only book show in the country where the biggest names from behind the scenes in publishing join us for a full hour, to give us an insider’s eye into the books they’re bringing out right now.
First on the show, we welcome the team from global publishing powerhouse, Pan Macmillan. To share some of their favourite current titles, both local and international.
After that, we’ll be joined by Jonathan Ball Publishers. The team at Jonathan Ball, consistently publish a host of South Africa’s top non-fiction titles, as well as loads of great international fiction and non-fiction. And they’re here today to bring us up to speed with what they’ve got coming up.
And after that, and a bit of music, last, but never least, we will be joined by our great, great friends at Exclusive Books, who come on the mic to add their important voice to the show, and share their top picks and very best reads for you, for the upcoming month.
And each of these incredible publishers’ slots are bookended by some great music.
All the music in our book shows every month, are carefully and thoughtfully selected by Rick Everett and compiled by Dave Wood. Thank you for the music you guys.
TITLE: Dall’Abaco in Exile
TRACK: Dall'Abaco: Concerto No. 12 for Strings & Continuo in D Major, Op. 6
ARTIST: La Serenissima under Adrian Chandler.
PUBLISHER: 2022 Signum Records
Raymond Parsons - Professor in the School of Business and Governance at Northwest University
Susan Booysen - Director of Research at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (Mistra), Visiting Professor at the Wits School of Governance and emeritus professor, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Pat Semeny - CEO of The Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA)
Collapse of Infrastructure both a crisis and unmissable opportunity
Raymond Parsons - Professor in the School of Business and Governance at Northwest University
Susan Booysen - Director of Research at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (Mistra), Visiting Professor at the Wits School of Governance and emeritus professor, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Hugo Pienaar - Chief Economist at the Bureau of Economic Research
The art (and science) of economic forecasting
Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is the former diplomat Glenn Babb whose new book called “In One Era and Out Of The Other” has recently been published. As most people are aware, the mid-1980s
Was a very difficult time internationally for South Africa. Demands for sanctions against South Africa were becoming more and more intense with the country’s diplomats at the forefront of resistance. Glenn Babb’s new book tells a fascinating story of trying to sell South Africa abroad and trying to persuade the government to follow up on its commitment to change, despite the catastrophe of PW Botha’s Rubican speech.
UCT Irma Stern Museum is the venue for Jazz on the Lawns, one of the highlights of UCT Summer School. Nadja Daehnke and Medee Rall tell us more.
In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Dr Katharina von Dürckheim, leader of Wildlife Free to Roam research programme at Stellenbosch University about her research into the African elephant’s extraordinary sense of smell.
SPENCER FONDAUMIERE, chair of the SA Sommelier Association, shares wine trends for 2023 with Jenny Handley
Elizabeth van Niekerk, entrepreneur and owner of Seagull Travel & Tours, is South African to the core, but if you see the sparkle in her eyes when she talks about "touring", it is hard to believe that she is any other place the world can call home. Her passion for travel is contagious!
She also shares this passion with her daughter, Elizabeth and the rest of the Seagull team. For the past 20 years, it has become our mission to offer quality travel at affordable prices to the South African public. Seagull is proud of our work as a specialist in the group tour industry and forges close ties with our clients. For those who do not want to travel in a group, our travel agency is happy to arrange individual trips to any destination.
Seagull brings dream destinations to our travel friends, with a professional yet personal touch!
In the meantime, start dreaming about your next trip!
Travel greetings
Linde, Elizabeth and the Seagull team Seagull Travel and Tours Facebook page
Welkom by ons aanbieding van Boekkeuse, ons gereelde program oor skrywers en boeke met my, Amanda Botha, as aanbieder.
Graag wens ons ons luisteraars, skrywers en uitgewers ‘n voorspoedige 2023!
Verlede maand het ons so ‘n oorweldigende positiewe reaksie gehad op die manjefieke voorlesing van Antjie Krog uit haar gedigte in haar jongste bundel, Plunder, (ook in Engels beskikbaar as Pillage). Met die digter se verlof herhaal ons haar voorlesing. Sy lees ook uit haar en Ingrid de Kok se kinderboek, Vetfeeplantjies voor.
Aan die beurt kom ook Joan Hambidge se bespreking van Piet van Rooyen se roman, Antraks; ‘n huldeblyk aan die ontslape digter en skrywer, Henk Rall; ons gereelde kinderboekbydrae; die bespreking van drie besondere romans: Vlam deur Sidney Gilroy, Die geheim van Musolini se kaart deur Constant van der Merwe en Die wet van Gauteng deur Hannes Barnard.
For his first guest on People of Note for 2023, Rodney Trudgeon has invited the concert pianist Gustavo Romero into the studio. About a year ago, Gustavo performed all 32 Beethoven piano sonatas for the Cape Town Concert series at the Baxter Concert Hall. Now, from 7 January, Gustavo is back, this time with the 13 completed piano sonatas of Schubert over 4 concerts. We discussed the differences between these two great composers and the various difficulties of their piano sonatas.
In this week's episode...
- I Am Here
- Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
- War Dogs and I I Am Here · Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road · War Dogs and I
The East City Museum Route will take you on a layered re-evaluation of our history and legacy
As you hit the beaches or swimming pool over the holidays, did you know that the materials most commonly used to make your bikini or swimming trunks - nylon, polyester, and spandex - are plastic based? And that while there are alternative biodegradable fabrics, like organic cotton and viscose, currently there isn’t one that has all the performance qualities needed for a swimsuit. As a result, many eco-friendly brands are relying on the next best alternative, fabric made from recycled plastic, including Cape Town based label, Gabrielle Swimwear. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to its designer and managing director, Gabrielle Kool.
TABBY ROBERTSHAW of VAALVLEI FARM in STANFORD updates Jenny Handley on what is seasonal and being harvested.
Linde van Niekerk, entrepreneur and owner of Seagull Travel & Tours, is South African to the core, but if you see the sparkle in her eyes when she talks about "touring", it is hard to believe that she is any other place the world can call home. Her passion for travel is contagious!
She also shares this passion with her daughter, Elizabeth and the rest of the Seagull team. For the past 20 years, it has become our mission to offer quality travel at affordable prices to the South African public. Seagull is proud of our work as a specialist in the group tour industry and forges close ties with our clients. For those who do not want to travel in a group, our travel agency is happy to arrange individual trips to any destination.
Seagull brings dream destinations to our travel friends, with a professional yet personal touch!
In the meantime, start dreaming about your next trip!
Travel greetings
Linde, Elizabeth and the Seagull team Seagull Travel and Tours Facebook page
How is it that the Earth is not the center of the solar system? It does look like the Sun, Moon and planets move around us. Retrograde motion, epicycles, these are explained in 5-minutes, with some history thrown in.
Welcome to our final Book Choice show for the year on Fine Music Radio, sponsored by Exclusive Books. My name is Paige Nick and for the next hour, we’ll be joined by our reviewers sharing the new books they’ve been reading, as well as reminiscing about some of their favourite reads from this last year.
I hope this show finds you enjoying a great summer read, wherever you are. Whether that’s on a beach with a book in one hand and a cocktail in the other, on your couch with a kindle, or hiding from your family with your book, in the bathroom, or if you’re still working, burning the midnight oil, but also managing to get a few pages in here or there, even if you’re just dreaming of reading, here’s a shout out to all readers everywhere.
TITLE: One Agus or two?
TRACK: Agus: Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Major
ARTIST: Quartetto Vanvitelli
PUBLISHER: 2022 Quartetto Vanvitelli, under exclusive licence to Outhere Music France
Fine Gardening Episode 36
Reflecting back on the gardening year and looked at what gardening means to people
Fine Music Radio has a veritable treat for you on Christmas Day. The guest on People of Note on Sunday is probably the most famous guest Rodney Trudgeon has interviewed - the internationally famous conductor MARIN ALSOP. Classic FM in London voted Marin Alsop as one of the top 18 conductors of all time. Quite an accolade because others on the list include Karajan, Abbado, Klemperer and Bernstein. In fact Marin was a pupil of Bernstein’s and then had to fight an immense battle to conquer the male dominated world of conductors. Marin was in Cape Town to conduct the Mzanzi Orchestra in Beethoven’s 9th.
Curator Andrew Lambrecht relooks the SA National Gallery's 150 years of collecting in the exhibition titled “Breaking Down the Walls”.
Globally, the agriculture sector is responsible for around one-third of greenhouse gas emissions, and the biggest chunk of that comes from livestock. Many scientists believe eating less meat is an important step to reducing the environmental impact of the methane-rich belches of sheep and cows. So does this mean you have to abandon your favourite burger treat? Not if a Cape Town company has any say in the matter. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Brett Thompson, CEO and co-founder of Woodstock-based Mzansi Meat, that earlier year produced Africa’s first cultivated beef burger.
In this week's episode...
- Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
- Falling for Christmas
- Christmas with You Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio · Falling for Christmas · Christmas with You
Mmabatho Molefe of Emazulwini restaurant talks to Jenny Handley about showcasing her heritage on a plate
On Talking Point we chat to Elizabeth van Niekerk Wait, owner of @SeagullTravelandTours.
Seagull Travel and Tours is heading to Turkey in 2023. We discuss their small group tour and the itinerary. Join them as they discover vibrant Istanbul, the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia, the ancient city of Ephesus and much more!
Linde van Niekerk, entrepreneur and owner of Seagull Travel & Tours, is South African to the core, but if you see the sparkle in her eyes when she talks about "touring", it is hard to believe that she is any other place the world can call home. Her passion for travel is contagious!
She also shares this passion with her daughter, Elizabeth and the rest of the Seagull team. For the past 20 years, it has become our mission to offer quality travel at affordable prices to the South African public. Seagull is proud of our work as a specialist in the group tour industry and forges close ties with our clients. For those who do not want to travel in a group, our travel agency is happy to arrange individual trips to any destination.
Seagull brings dream destinations to our travel friends, with a professional yet personal touch!
In the meantime, start dreaming about your next trip!
Travel greetings
Linde, Elizabeth and the Seagull team SEAGULL TRAVEL AND TOURS FACEBOOK PAGE
Welkom by ons aanbieding van Boekkeuse, ons gereelde program oor skrywers en boeke met my, Amanda Botha, as aanbieder.
Ons het die voorreg om die digter Antjie Krog as ateljeegas te verwelkom. Krog het ‘n kroonjaar beleef, die viering van haar 70ste verjaarsdag, buitelandse erkenning en die publikasie van haar jongste bundel, Plunder (ook in Engels beskikbaar as Pillage) en haar kinderboek, Vetfeeplantjies.
Aan die beurt kom ook Jan-Jan Joubert se bespreking van Chris Karsten se roman, Op pad na Moormansgat, Joan Hambidge se bespreking van Rina Cascione se vertaling van Alda Merini se gedigte, Kliniek van verlatenheid, uit Italiaans en my oorsig oor besondere godsdienstige boeke wat verjaar verskyn het.
Die jongste bundel van Antjie Krog verskyn agt jaar ná Mede-wete, waarmee sy met die Hertzog-prys vir poësie bekroon is. Sy het ook in 1990 die Hertzog-prys ontvang vir haar bundel, Lady Ann. In Plunder ontwikkel Krog vorige temas soos die landskap van die vrou, die huwelik, die aftakeling van die lyf, die vreugde van klein gesinsoomblikke en terselfdertyd vernuwe sy opnuut.
Daar is ‘n onrusbarende kwesbaarheid, ‘n brandende woede én ‘n hartverskeurende deernis met die ouerwordende self. In Plunder voer Krog die leser mee in ‘n jubelsang en ook ‘n klaaglied van die land wat geplunder word, maar ook die self wat plunder. Sy probeer sin maak van die land, van die self, van die verlede.
Ek het haar genooi om ‘n aantal gedigte, verteenwoordigend van die spektrum van temas, met net haar kortlikse opmerkings, voor te lees.
TITLE: Tripping along without a barline
TRACK: Gaudete (Arr. Metcalfe)
ARTIST: John Metcalfe
PUBLISHER: 2022 John Metcalfe
Imagine being a bee lover ad research and yet you are violently allergic to bee stings. This is the situation with Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week, GEOFF TRIBE. Despite the ever present danger of an anaphylactic attack, honey bees have been a perpetual source of fascination for Geoff during his 40 year career in entomology. He has just published a fascinating book called Honey Mountain. This is the story of the Heuninberg since ancient times – its history of occupation, exploitation, development and the miraculous Cape honey bees who survived it all.
Fine Gardening Episode 35
Todays topic is about Trees and Shrubs that are suitable for hedging and screening.
In this week's episode...
- Unstoppable: The Rebecca Nagel Story
- Luckiest Girl Alive
- North Hollywood
Reconciliation Day – perfect timing to speak to Janet Jobson, CEO of the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, who walks us through the Truth to Power Exhibition at The Old Granary. The exhibition focuses on the role of the churches in the liberation struggle.
In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Ian Michler, co-author of the book “Living in Two Worlds: Addressing Humanity’s Greatest Challenges”. It documents the four-month non-motorised journey he and fellow conservationist, Ian McCallum, took across six southern African countries, the insights they gained, and the questions their journey raised about how we are protecting the animals that share this world with us.
Debra Slabber - Portfolio Specialist Director at Morningstar Investment Management;
Craig Gradidge - Investment and Retirement Planning Specialist at Gradidge Mahura Investments;
Maya Fisher-French - Personal Finance Writer, TV Presenter and Author
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Gareth Stobie - MD at CoreShares
Not the Daily news – The Future of Financial Advice
CHRISTIAN ZIMELKA of SOUTH AFRICAN PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION informs Jenny Handley about the versatility of pork.
Xolani Dube - Xubera Institute political analyst
Webster Mfebe - CEO of the South African Forum of Civil Engineering Contractors as well as veteran activist and violence monitor
Mary de Haas - Veteran Activist and Violence Monitor
The Orion capsule splashed down last Sunday, as part of NASA's Artemis programme, which will send humans back to the Moon. Find out how it's going.
Dashni Vilakazi - MD of the MediaShop
The hard sell – marketing trends and strategies to take into 2023
Dinao Lerutla - Managing Partner at Maia Capital Partners (a debt impact investing boutique fund manager based in Johannesburg;
Daniella Keet - Head of Private Equity at FNB Commercial;
Janice Johnston - Chair of 100WF in SA (and a private equity professional) and Langa Madonko - board member at SAVCA
Due Diligence Women in private equity
Gerald Gondo - Business Development Executive at RisCura
Innovation is key for African pensions - RisCura
A big hello from the Fine Music Radio studios, my name is Paige Nick, and you’re tuned into Book Choice our Publisher’s Choice Edition.
The only book show in the country where our biggest names from behind the scenes in publishing join us to give us an insider’s eye into the books they’re bringing out right now.
And December is a HUGE month in the book trade. That’s when they lay out the very best ideas for you to stuff your stockings with. Because if a book isn’t the very best gift you could ever give anyone, then I don’t know what is.
Books take us places, they help us escape, they teach us stuff, and every now and then, when they’re really, really good, they have that magic ability to get us off our screens for half a second, and transport us somewhere really really special.
So, whether you’re listening with an ear today thinking about what you can buy for your tribe for the giving season, or whether you’re wondering what incredible read you’re going to line up for yourself next, you’ve come to the right place.
TITLE: Folding the Harpsichord
TRACK: Frederic The Great: Sonata For Flute In C Major - 3: Tempo Giusto
ARTIST: Rachel Brown (flute) David Francis (harpsichord)
PUBLISHER: SKU Columns Classics 555003
Angus Bowmaker-Falconer, Research Fellow: Stellenbosch Business School; Natanya Meyer - Associate professor in the SARChI Chair for Entrepreneurship Education: University of Johannesburg
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Allon Raiz, CEO: Raizcorp
Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week has a remarkable story to tell. His name is Guy Deacon and. 10 years ago he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. He realised how lucky he was in the UK with access to neurologists and medication, in contrast to many people across Africa who don’t. So, he set out in his VW Camper and travelled from Sussex in England, down the west coast of Africa, to Cape Town to disseminate his knowledge
of the disease.
In this week's episode...
- Sr.
- The Wolf of Snow Hollow
- A Shot Through the Wall Sr. · The Wolf of Snow Hollow · A Shot Through the Wall
Laura Jones, Editor of The Big issue, which includes a free copy of the 2023 Art, Craft + Design Map in this year-end Bumper Edition, highlights some of the articles and features covered. This also includes information about the Vendor Art programme. Brent Lindeque is the guest editor and editor-in-chief of THE GOOD THINGS GUY!
In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Dr Robin Fears, project leader of the InterAcademy Partnership, a global network of academies of science, medicine and engineering, who was one of the speakers at a World Science Forum panel on the impact of climate change on health.
Chris Eddy -Head of Investments at 10X
Not the Daily news – Long-term level offshore exposure for South African investors.
Peter Attard Montalto - Head of capital market research at Intellidex
Eskom, political economy outlook for 2023
Prof. Johan Steyn is on the faculty of Woxsen University, a research fellow with Stellenbosch University and the founder of AIforBusiness.net
Health and Wellness – Chat GPT set to transform healthcare
– Isabella Niehaus, co-author of There’s a Vegan on my Verandah, chats to Jenny Handley.
– Isabella Niehaus, co-author of There’s a Vegan on my Verandah, chats to Jenny Handley
We chat to Elizabeth van Niekerk Wait, owner of @SeagullTravelandTours we discover the secrets of Slovenia and the ancient sites of Croatia.
Romantic castles, crystal-clear lakes, the Mediterranean as it once was - this is what you will discover when embarking on Seagull Travel and Tours’ small group tour of Slovenia and Croatia. Both countries are filled with rich culture, history and beauty.
Linde van Niekerk, entrepreneur and owner of Seagull Travel & Tours, is South African to the core, but if you see the sparkle in her eyes when she talks about "touring", it is hard to believe that she is any other place the world can call home. Her passion for travel is contagious!
She also shares this passion with her daughter, Elizabeth and the rest of the Seagull team. For the past 20 years, it has become our mission to offer quality travel at affordable prices to the South African public. Seagull is proud of our work as a specialist in the group tour industry and forges close ties with our clients. For those who do not want to travel in a group, our travel agency is happy to arrange individual trips to any destination.
Seagull brings dream destinations to our travel friends, with a professional yet personal touch!
In the meantime, start dreaming about your next trip!
Travel greetings
Linde, Elizabeth and the Seagull team
Chris Holdsworth - Chief investment strategist at Investec Wealth and Investment
Accrued interest – Animal spirits sniff fed capitulation
Frans Cronje - Founder of the Social Research Foundation
Reading the political tea leaves ahead of the ANC elective conference
Sumari Barocci-Faul, a Masters student at the University of Cape Town, tells Kechil about her research in cataclysmic variable stars: exploding stars - more great balls of fire.
Kaashifah Beukes the CEO of Freeport Saldanha,
Joanne Bate the COO of the IDC
and
Masopha Moshoeshoe, Chief Director: Investments & Unblocking; Green Hydrogen Specialists, Infrastructure SA
Green hydrogen beyond the hype cycle
Sandra Beswick - Senior Business Rescue Practitioner and the Director of business rescue specialists at Fluence Capital
Due Diligence - Liquidation Nation
William Bester - Director for the Federation of Waldorf Schools in Southern Africa
Independent schools cry constitutional foul over governments curriculum opinion
TITLE: A Hidden Orchestra
TRACK: William Brade Canzon
Capriccio Stravagante
ARTIST: Renaissance Orchestra & Skip Sempé
PUBLISHER: 2012 Paradizo
Rishav Juglall - Managing Director of Rocky Brands
Entrepreneurship – Rocky Brands shows eye of the tiger determination to succeed in cut and thrust of mass market retail
Bruce Gordon - a/CEO of National Housing Finance Corporation
Scaling Up Housing Delivery through the Provision of Affordable Housing Finance: Transitioning from NHFC to the new Human Settlements Development Bank (HSDB)
Angel Jones - Founder of HomecomingEX
What will 2023 bring? Here are 8 executive talent trends and emerging practices to watch
Growth Finally Comes at a Reasonable Price
Michele Santangelo - Portfolio manager at Independent Securities
Hot stocks showing good growth prospect
Growth Finally Comes at a Reasonable Price
Michele Santangelo - Portfolio manager at Independent Securities
Hot stocks showing good growth prospect
It’s always exciting when a new musical opens and this is what will happen on the 8th December when the Abrahamse and Meyer production of Star Crossed opens at the Artscape Arena. It tells the story of the eccentric Elizabeth Klarer who, in 1910, alleged that she was abducted by aliens where she had a son. The music was written by the South African composer and music director Wessel Odendaal and Rodney Trudgeon spoke to him about his score for the musical and about his many musical activities.
In this week's episode...
- The Swimmers
- Stutz
- Bill & Ted Face the Music The Swimmers · Stutz · Bill & Ted Face the Music
Tinyiko Mageza, Executive Head of Marketing at the V&A Waterfront tells us about the “Joy from Africa to the World” Christmas theme that returns for the 4th year to showcase the continent’s design and artistic talents.
In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Talitha Noble, conservation manager at the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, about its sea turtle programme which is the beneficiary of a charity event taking place this weekend. The DELI2SEA ocean awareness fun run is taking place on Sunday from the Chardonnay Deli in Constantia to the Dalebrook tidal pool and café in Kalk Bay. Tickets on Quicket, and the charitable entry includes a donation to the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, in particular, its turtle programme.
Kevin Aron - PO Medshield Medical Scheme
Health and Wellness – Medshield’s digital health journey with new PO Kevin Aron
Debra Slabber - Portfolio Specialist Director at Morningstar SA
Not the Daily news – Crisis brings opportunity
In conversation with Veritas, Orbis and Ranmore
Daphne Neethling tells Jenny Handley all about the Paardenkloof offering, and new restaurant.
We chat to Elizabeth van Niekerk Wait, owner of Seagull Travel and Tours about their Kenya tour. Kenya is a treasure map for wildlife and home to all the members of the Big 5: lion, elephant, leopard, rhino and buffalo. It's also the perfect place to view the Great Migration. The country's landscape completely alters as you move across the country, from the deep ridges of the Great Rift Valley to the sweeping plains of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve.
SeagullTravelandTours #kenya #FineMusicRadio
Linde van Niekerk, entrepreneur and owner of Seagull Travel & Tours, is South African to the core, but if you see the sparkle in her eyes when she talks about "touring", it is hard to believe that she is any other place the world can call home. Her passion for travel is contagious!
She also shares this passion with her daughter, Elizabeth and the rest of the Seagull team. For the past 20 years, it has become our mission to offer quality travel at affordable prices to the South African public. Seagull is proud of our work as a specialist in the group tour industry and forges close ties with our clients. For those who do not want to travel in a group, our travel agency is happy to arrange individual trips to any destination.
Seagull brings dream destinations to our travel friends, with a professional yet personal touch!
In the meantime, start dreaming about your next trip!
Travel greetings
Linde, Elizabeth and the Seagull team SEAGULL TRAVEL & TOURS FACEBOOK PAGE
Ntuthuko Mngomezulu - Director at Monocle Solutions
Accrued Interest - Resolution planning
Christopher Ghenne - Global Head for Banking Compliance Solutions, SAS
Classic MBA – How to use AI to tackle Money Laundering and Complex Financial Crimes
Great balls of fire! A fireball, or bolide, was seen by many above Kirstenbosch Gardens at the concert last weekend. And other fiery topics: the eruption of Mauna Loa in Hawaii and volcanism on other planets in, and out of, our solar system.
Bradley Sacks - Joint CEO
Digital Natives – Cap Apprecation targets smart gov for growth
Andrew Bahlmann - CE, Corporate and Advisory - Deal Leaders International
Due Diligence - Attracting international buyers to SA
A big hello from the Fine Music Radio studios in Cape Town, from me, Paige Nick. You’re tuned into Book Choice, sponsored by Exclusive books. The show that has a million and one books to share, with some great music in between.
To welcome in the silly season, we have a silly amount of books to tell you about today. So much so, that I’m not even going to have enough time to tell you what we’ll be reviewing in the next hour, we’re going to have to leap right in and get started. So you’ll have to trust me when I tell you that we have a ton of great reviews and interviews coming up over the next hour. With suggestions of a little perfect something to read for everyone. If you’ve got someone you need to buy a gift for and you have no idea what to get them, we’ve got something for you! If you’re a fiction fundi, we’ve got something for you. If you like a little non-fiction in your life, we’ve got something for you. And of course, if you like great fine music, we’ve got something for you.
So stay tuned, we absolutely most definitely have got something for you!
For 40 years, Prins & Prins Diamonds have created magnificent jewels for thousands of local and international clients, for Olympians, film stars, and even royalty. In each of the past four years, their designers and goldsmiths were finalists and winners at the Platafrica Jewellery Competition – an achievement no other Cape jeweller can claim. For unique engagement rings and beautiful gemstone jewellery, for jewellery repairs and redesign, or expert valuations, contact Prins and Prins - the professional diamond people - trusted since 1982 Prins&Prins Website · Prins&Prins Facebook Page
TITLE: The Francoeur Dynasty
TRACK: François Francœur: Violin Sonata in G Major, Op. 1 No. 10
ARTIST: Justin Taylor & Théotime Langlois de Swarte
PUBLISHER: 2022 Alpha Classics / Outhere Music France
Belinda Sullivan - Head of corporate consulting strategy at Alex Forbes
South Africa’s pension system ranked 34th out of 44 retirement systems
Nischal Mewalall - CEO of SABRIC &
Monica Wu Yu - AML/CTF & Sanctions Specialist at KPMG
Pro Bono (law feature) Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill
The Gilbert and Sullivan Society has partnered with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Cape Town Gilbert and Sullivan Society.
'Opus' is delighted to bring you “Plummer’s Patter”.
Libretto and vocalist: Nick Plummer
Pianist: Helen Broekmann
Arguably South Africa’s most famous cartoonist is Zapiro, whose real name is Jonathan Shapiro. His cartoons have the ability to make us laugh but also to make us cringe and feel uncomfortable as he snipes at our politicians, including international figures, and, as he says, even in his crazy mind he couldn’t invent a country with our curious goings on. Zapiro has just released his 27th annual collection called It’s Not How It Looks and it makes for fascinating browsing.
Fine Gardening Episode 32
Todays topic is about what to plant in the shaded area in your garden
In this episode...
- The Wonder
- The Metamorphosis of Birds
- Pressure Point The Wonder · The Metamorphosis of Birds · Pressure Point
At Fine Music Radio our valued clients add to our station, not only much-needed revenue but also interesting radio content. Due to the latest independent research by BrandMapp, our clients have a clear understanding of whom they are talking to which is you, the FMR listener. From entertainment, travel, finance, motoring, property and much more, find out what our Fine Clients have to offer!
At Fine Music Radio we are aware that many of our advertisers’ offerings are evergreen. Hence, we are sharing their on-air interviews on this platform as you may be in the market for these valuable products or services.
In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Eben Olderwagen, the environmental project manager at Vergelegen Wine Estate, about its involvement in the Quagga Project and the imminent birth of a foal on the farm.
Paresh Prema - Health branch head technical actuarial consulting solutions: Alex Forbes
Health and Wellness - Choosing a medical aid option and understanding the benefits
Etienne Rübbers - Co-founder of Renew-e
Lives vs livelihoods in coal region air pollution conundrum
Paresh Prema - Health branch head technical actuarial consulting solutions: Alex Forbes
Health and Wellness - Choosing a medical aid option and understanding the benefits
Jenny Handley chats to Paul Siguqa of Klein Goederust about an authentic SA experience.
There is something special when you witness the rolling green hills of Ireland with its cliffs entertaining three oceans. Or when the light glistens on the majestic Highlands of Scotland. Seagull Travel & Tours have carefully planned and curated a tour which will allow you to see the best of both countries, including the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
#FineMusicRadio #Seagulltravel
Linde van Niekerk, entrepreneur and owner of Seagull Travel & Tours, is South African to the core, but if you see the sparkle in her eyes when she talks about "touring", it is hard to believe that she is any other place the world can call home. Her passion for travel is contagious!
She also shares this passion with her daughter, Elizabeth and the rest of the Seagull team. For the past 20 years, it has become our mission to offer quality travel at affordable prices to the South African public. Seagull is proud of our work as a specialist in the group tour industry and forges close ties with our clients. For those who do not want to travel in a group, our travel agency is happy to arrange individual trips to any destination.
Seagull brings dream destinations to our travel friends, with a professional yet personal touch!
In the meantime, start dreaming about your next trip!
Travel greetings
Linde, Elizabeth and the Seagull team Seagull Travel and Tours Facebook page
Raymond Parsons - Professor of business and governance at Northwest University
SARB MPC Preview
Nolwandle Mthombeni - Senior bank analyst at Intellidex
Accrued interest - Intellidex banking update
Chris Forder has spent a lifetime building telescopes, a very worthy hobby. He tells Kechil about the changes that have occurred in telescope design and materials over the last 60 years.
Dashni Vilakazi - MD of the MediaShop
The hard sell – The state of the luxury brand market
Anthony Evens from ABSA,
Lara Kahn from Webber Wentzel &
Gideon Bochedi from Credit Guarantee Corporation
Due Diligence - Can SA avoid a wave of company collapses?
Mimecast Cybersecurity Expert - Duane Nicol
Digital Natives - Black Friday: 94% of SA companies targeted of email-related phishing attempts
Welkom by ons aanbieding van Boekkeuse, ons gereelde program oor skrywers en boeke met my, Amanda Botha, as aanbieder.
In die ateljee verwelkom ons vandag vir Julian Jansen wat meer lig werp op sy opspraakwekkende boek, Moord op Stellenbosch, en Tinus le Roux wat gesels oor Anglo-Boereoorlog in kleur – die ou vaal foto’s wat hy ingekleur het om soveel meer te wys as waarvan ons geweet het.
Antjie Krog se jongste bundel, Plunder, word deur Joan Hambidge bespreek, twee debuutromans, Engela Ovies se Draairiver en Marinda Fritzpatrick se Mara kom aan die bod, en ook ons Jeugboek-bespreking.
TITLE: St Cecilia’s day – William Boyce
TRACK: William Boyce: 'The Charms of Harmony Display': VI. Chorus: Cecilia sings and strikes the Lyre
ARTIST: Choir of New College Oxford, The Hanover Band, Graham Lea-Cox
PUBLISHER: 2000 ASV Ltd.
Juanita Vorster - founder: At That Point
Entrepreneurship – how do businesses play to win – lessons from football
Alan Winde - Western Cape Premier
Blue dot taxi protest a black mark on Western cape transport sector
Old Mutual Investment Group Chief Economist - Johann Else
& Investment Strategist - Jason Swartz
What does the year of the Rabbit hold in store for battered investors?
Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is a very brave and very passionate opera singer. Sarita Stern was the victim of a tragic incident in 1974 when an intruder threw acid into her face just a few days before she was due to make her debut as Carmen. Gradually she regained some sight in one of her eyes and went on to sing and to becoming a much sort after singing teacher. Many of her students are now singing internationally and, at 91, her passionate search for beautiful sound along with her hunger for spiritual fulfilment is a story of triumph over setbacks. All this is now published in her memoir called The Inner Voice of Sound.
In this week's episode...
- Enola Holmes 2
- Wild is the Wind
- Mense van die Wind Enola Holmes 2 · Wild is the Wind · Mense van die Wind
Sights Unseen, the current exhibition at the Sanlam Art Gallery in Bellville, curated by Stefan Hundt, showcases new acquisitions to the Sanlam Art Collection on show for the first time and hidden “gems”.
In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Dr Nicholas Simpson, Senior Advisor and Lead for Knowledge and Practice at the African Climate Mobility Initiative. He delivered a paper earlier this week at the United Nations Climate Conference, COP27, which says that by 2050, 113 million people across Africa will be forced to move because of climate change.
Johann Slabber - CEO of biotech company OI Holdings
Health and Wellness - lots of interest in the budding cannabis industry
Chris Eddy head of investments at 10X
Not the Daily news – Are the ratings clouds parting for SA Inc?
Listen in as Jenny Handley chats to Steyn Fuller of Weltevrede, about Kapokbos Restaurant.
Benedict Mongalo - Managing Director of Novare Impact Investment Partners
Despatches from Cop 27
South Africa is to host a ground station for NASA to communicate with the Artemis lunar exploration programme at Matjiesfontein. This is great news for SANSA. Also a plug for the 2023 Sky Guide Southern Africa published by Penguin Random House / Struik Nature.
Kobus Gertenbach - CEO of Premier
Premier set to be one of the year’s most anticipated listings on the JSE on Dec 8th
David Hurwitz - Transactional Capital CEO
Transaction Capital outlook underwhelms the market
Dr Eric Levenstein - Director and Head of the Insolvency and Business Rescue Practice Group at Werksmans
Due Diligence – is business rescue working?
Well hello on this beautiful bookie Tuesday morning. I’m excited to join you for this, our second ever Book Choice Publisher’s Choice Edition, here on Fine Music Radio. My name is Paige Nick, and I think we have a magnificent show lined up for you. Whether you’ve always got your nose in a book, or perhaps you like to give books as gifts, or maybe you’re a sometimes reader, or you have ‘read more, scroll less’ on your to-do list, if you fit any of those profiles, or even if you just like a bit of fine music punctuated by fine chat, you’re tuned into the right station at exactly the right time.
On today’s show, we welcome a few big-name publishers, who will be joining us to give us a bit of insight into their behind the scenes lives, and the books they’re publishing right now. They’ll be bringing us reviews, interviews with authors, bloggers, vloggers and TikTokers, as well as info on upcoming launches and must reads.
TITLE: Handel’s first Oratorio
TRACK: 'Tu del Ciel ministro eletto' from Handel’s ‘Il Trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno’
ARTIST: Sandrine Piau, Stefano Montanari & Accademia Bizantina
PUBLISHER: 2009 naïve
Thiago Almeida - Divisional Executive at Nedbank
Water scarcity and infrastructure issues in South Africa require sustainable PPPs
Farzam Ehsani - CEO of VALR
FTX bankruptcy bombshell likely to leave crypto landscape shell-shocked for years to come
Allon Raiz - CEO of Raizcorp
Entrepreneurship – What is likely to shape the entrepreneurial landscape in 2023
Andrew Gilder - Director of Climate Legal
Pro Bono (law feature) – despatches from Cop27
Arguably one of South Africa’s best known performers and songwriters is Coenie De Villiers. He has released 22 albums of his own works, received a huge number of awards, he’s written and opera and a ballet and he anchored the kykNet flagship magazine programme Kwela for 17 years. Coenie began his career as an announcer on several radio stations after lecturing in Media and Communication Sciences at the University of the Free State. The play he does with author Deon Meyer, Karoo Suite 2, has just ended a hugely successful run at the Theatre on the Bay.
Fine Gardening Episode 31
Todays topic is about Clay soils and what plants are suited for them and how to improve the soil structure.
Some listeners may have heard the term 'machine learning'. This is highly critical for modern astronomy, where computers take vast amounts of data from astronomical observations and sift through it to detect patterns or find anomalies. To put it in context for us is Dr Jasper Horrell who works at the University of Cape Town at the Inter-university Institute for Data Intensive Astronomy and also runs a company, Deep Data, using machine learning for security applications. You can find out more at www.deepdata.works. Astronomers these days must also be data scientists and computer geeks - it's a good thing we're living longer, that's a lot of learning to do.
In this week's episode... - The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes - Hearts and Bones - An American Pickle
The ongoing plague of brown locusts in parts of the Northern Cape, Western Cape and Eastern Cape Karoo, believed to be the biggest in 25 years, has been a nightmare for farmers. Experts say that in just one day, a small swarm can eat the same amount of food as 35,000 people or damage 100 tonnes of crops across a square kilometre of fields. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Laura Standford of the Nairobi-based regenerative agriculture company, The Bug Picture, which has come up with a novel way of dealing with the millions of locusts in a swarm.
Legally Speaking is an exciting 12 part series on FMR Episode 7 topic: Who or what to transfer immovable property to- choosing the appropriate Buyer. An important decision!
TITLE: Authentic Audience Behavoir TRACK: Albinoni: Overture to Zenobia ARTIST: Charivari Agreable under Kah- Ming Ng. PUBLISHER: 2014 Signum Records
Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People Of Note this week is the novelist and poet Finuala Dowling, whose latest book, “The Man Who Loved Crocodile Tamers”, has been receiving rave reviews. It is a fascinating book, written in an unusual but fascinating style and which traces the family history. The book weaves fact and fiction together and Rodney asked her about her writing style and about how important poetry is to her. Reviewers speak about the book making them laugh and cry.
Jenny Handley chats to iconic chef Luke Dale Roberts about his recently opened Test Kitchen Carbon in Joburg.
Would you like to live on Mars? A recent report suggests that solar technology may be feasible for establishing a small colony.
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY GERLINDE MOSER OF RE/MAX. Being Green – Your window on the environment broadcast every Friday morning at 7.15. Glynis Crook will focus on key issues affecting our lifestyles, science and research outcomes, the quest for sustainable living and a healthier planet.
Legally Speaking is an exciting 12 part series on FMR Episode 6 topic: Defects in immovable property sold and a more regulated Disclosure process in terms of the new Property Practitioners Act.
TITLE: The Noble Viol TRACK: Lorenzo Bocchi: Sonata in D Minor, Op. 1 No. 11: III. Affettuoso ARTIST: Susanne Heinrich, Mark Caudle & Elizabeth Kenny PUBLISHER: 1999 Hyperion Records Limited
A big hello from the Fine Music Radio studio here in Cape Town, and welcome to Book Choice, sponsored by Exclusive Books, with me, your host, Paige Nick. This is your hour long feast of book reviews and interviews, to take you into lunch time on this first Monday of May. I’m super excited about today’s show. We’ve got a ton of incredible local fiction and non-fiction, with a few international books snuck in, to entertain you too. All punctuated by the most wonderful music to whet your whistle, selected by Rick Everett and compiled by Dave Woods. So there’s not a second to spare, we have too many books and not enough time, so let’s get on with the show.
Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is DES LINDBERG part of the iconic South African folk duo with Dawn Lindberg who died tragically a year ago. They enjoyed a 55 year career – singing, composing, dancing and even being activists. A new book has just been published called “Every Day is an Opening Night”, written by Des and Dawn and which is both a deeply personal memoir as well as a glimpse into their socio-political activism. The book is filled with over a hundred photographs chronicling their extraordinary careers.
Zaid Adams, chairman of StreetSmart inspires FMR listeners to join their next fundraiser which is a local Camino.
NASA has created a wonderful sonification (sound picture) of planets outside of our solar system. This comes with pretty visuals. It's lovely to listen to, and to get a feel for how many exoplanets we've detected and their characteristics.
In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Alderman Eddie Andrews, the City’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, about the annual global City Nature Challenge. This year, over 400 cities are expected to take part in a bid to find out which can gather the most observations of nature, find the most species, and engage the most people. In last year’s edition, Cape Town had the most observations, came second in the number of species identified, but fell short on how many people took part. So, the race is on for this year’s event which takes place from Friday through to Monday and the City is hoping we will bag all three top spots this year.
TITLE: Rumours of Pergolesi TRACK: Pergolesi: Concerto for Violin and Strings in B-Flat: II. Largo ARTIST: Elizabeth Wallfish and the Raglan Baroque Players under Nicholas Kraemer PUBLISHER: 2001 Hyperion Records Limited
An exciting and thought-provoking permanent exhibition has just opened in Cape Town. It’s called “Truth To Power: Desmond Tutu and the churches in the Struggle Against Apartheid”. The exhibition is curated in partnership with the Apartheid Museum and celebrates the life and legacy of Archbishop Tutu. A man who has been very closely associated with Archbishop Tutu since 1986 is John Allen, who has written a number of books including a much acclaimed biography of The Arch called Rabble Rouser For Peace. On People of Note this week, Rodney Trudgeon spoke to John Allen about the exhibition and also about the work he did with Desmon Tutu.
Jenny Handley and Rejeanne Vlietman of the Belgian Beer Company chat about foods that pair well with non-alcoholic beer.
The Orion spacecraft will sit atop a rocket and will take humans to the Moon and beyond in the not-too-distant future. Hear all about it!
It’s the time of the year that the loggerhead sea turtles hatch on the coastline of northern KwaZulu-Natal and are then carried south by the Agulhas current. Unfortunately, as a result of injury, dehydration and hypothermia, some of the little hatchlings wash up on our beaches here in the Western Cape. So, the Two Oceans Aquarium Education Foundation is calling on all Capetonians to help assist with the rescue of these little turtles. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to the aquarium’s communications manager, Renee Leeuwner, about why they are getting into trouble and what you can do to help. Here is the sea turtle rescue hotline: 083 300 1663. To find out more you can go to: https://aquariumfoundation.org.za/sea-turtle-rescue-rehabilitation-and-release/become-a-turtle-rescuer/
Welkom by ons aanbieding van Boekkeuse, ons gereelde program oor skrywers en boeke met my, Amanda Botha, as aanbieder. Ons fokus vandag is op die vier romans – Zeus van Wyngaardt en die godin van die jag deur Julio Agrella; Kaap deur Hans Pienaar; Moer deur Michelle Meyer en Stillewe deur Marie Spruyt. Ook het ons die voorreg om twee ateljee gaste, die skrywer Francois Bloemhof en die kinder-en jeugboekkenner, dr. Mia Oosthuizen, te verwelkom. Joan Hambidge bied ‘n eerbetoon aan die ontslape Johan van Wyk. Ons gaskunstenaar is die pianis Wessel van Wyk.
TITLE: Newly discovered Pergolesi TRACK: Gloria from Pergolesi’s Mass in D Major ARTIST: Ghislieri Consort and Choir PUBLISHER: 2018 Associazione Ghislieri Musica, under exclusive licence to Outhere Music Franc
This week on People of Note, Rodney Trudgeon will be discussing PETS AS THERAPY, A COMMUNITY BASED, VOLUNTARY OUTREACH ORGANISATION THAT COORDINATES ANIMAL ASSISTED ACTIVITIES IN A RANGE OF SETTINGS SUCH AS HOSPICES, FRAIl Care facilities, special needs schools and many others. The Chairperson of Pets as Therapy is clinical Psychologist Dr Leigh Adams Tucker and Rodney spoke to her about the work of this
Jenny Handley as she learns from Marlvin Gwese, group sommelier of the Liz McGrath Collection.
NASA has created a wonderful sonification (sound picture) of planets outside of our solar system. This comes with pretty visuals. It's lovely to listen to, and to get a feel for how many exoplanets we've detected and their characteristics.
Monday 18 April will mark the one-year anniversary of the devastating fire that destroyed UCT’s Jagger Reading room and damaged other buildings on campus. It also gutted two historic buildings - Mostert’s Mill and the Rhodes Memorial restaurant - and caused damage to other buildings in the area. The blaze also burnt hundreds of hectares of land in the Table Mountain National Park. To find out how the rehabilitation of the mountain is progressing, Glynis Crook, in this week’s edition of Being Green, speaks to the Park’s manager, Frans Van Rooyen.
TITLE: Discovering Vivaldi’s Stabat Mater TRACK: Vivaldi: Stabat Mater ARTIST: Jakub Orliński with Capella Cracoviensis conducted by Jan Adamus. PUBLISHER: 2022 Parlophone Records Limited
Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is ELIZABETH FOLGEN who is the founder and one of the directors of an organisation called Redrhino, which designs and sells exquisite wilderness-inspired scarves specifically for the corporate gift market as well as for selected boutiques. Importantly, all net profit goes to the Lapalala Wilderness School in the Waterberg for the nurturing and mentoring of the conservation leaders of the future. A recent bespoke scarf features the octopus as seen by Craig Foster in his award-winning documentary My Octopus Teacher.
Jenny Handley and chef Ashley Moss of two-plated FYN Restaurant discuss delicious alternative protein sources - like crickets!
Not every student who studies astronomy will go on to be an astronomer. In fact only a minority will do so. What do they do when they've completed a PhD or Masters? The EU-funded SKIES project is designed to help students navigate the world out there, and here are Michelle Willebrand from Leiden University in The Netherlands, and Lucia Marchetti, a lecturer in astronomy from the University of Cape Town, talking about training that's taken place this week at the UCT Graduate School of Business.
In this week's episode: - The Last Bus - Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood - Last Blue Ride: The Hannah Cornelius Story
The third and final report of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s 6th assessment cycle was published earlier this week. Part 3 finds that, despite warnings, emissions have continued to rise in the last decade, and that only severe cuts will allow the world to avoid climate extremes. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to UCT professor Brett Cohen, one the lead authors of the latest report, about the finding. Cohen is also one of the directors of The Green House, a sustainability consultancy.
TITLE: Tripping up on the Dance Floor TRACK: The Hungaresca from Guillaume Dumanoir’s Suite Du Ballet De Stockholm ARTIST: Jorid Savall PUBLISHER: Alta Vox 2009
: Welcome to chapter one, page one of the April edition of Book Choice, here on Fine Music Radio sponsored by Exclusive Books. My name is Paige Nick and for the next hour, we have 8 wonderful book segments, including 5 great book reviews, and 4 meaty interviews with authors, to share with you, so I hope you’ll stick around and discover some new gems for your book shelf.
And since this station isn’t called Fine Book Radio, and it is called Fine Music Radio, we don’t only have books, we have plenty of fine music too. And to celebrate the month of April Fools, all the music tracks in our show today, selected and compiled by the wonderful Rick Everett and Dave Wood, are about fools.
I wonder if you know what “magic realism” is in literature? Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week uses this technique to enhance her novels and poems. PATRICIA SCHONSTEIN is an author, poet and publisher whose latest book called Thrown Among The Bones is her memoir in which she gives us an intimate glimpse of her life experience and introduces us to her amazing skill with words and atmosphere. Extracts from her 7 novels are included as end notes.
In the Western Cape, more than 40% of all waste delivered to landfills is organic, and as it decomposes, it releases the extremely harmful greenhouse gas, methane. With the first phase of the province’s new Organic Landfill Ban in effect from this year, residents need to start thinking about how to dispose of their food waste in an environmentally friendly way. And for those who live near Sea Point, Constantia, or the Gardens, there is a simple solution with the Ladles of Love’s Feed the Soil programme. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to the organisation’s founder, Danny Diliberto, about the initiative.
It is true that I had lunch with the head of NASA (as in, sitting next to him in a small room with just 4 of us), and that he told me that the entire budget of NASA was one slice of pizza per US citizen in 2011. In fact the only untruth in that Looking Up is that my idea to have premier league footballers forego their salaries for a year is actually going to happen (and that Richard Branson is behind it - I'll deal with Sir Richard if he comes baying for FMR's blood)!
TITLE: Barocco TRACK: Albicastro: Concerto a 4 In C Major, Op. 7, No. 3: III. Tremolo, Spiccato: Adagio ARTIST: Collegium Marianum, with Václav Luks. PUBLISHER: 2000 Pan Classics
Rodney Trudgeon will have a husband and wife team in the People of Note studio this week. Mike Rossi is an Emeritus Professor in Jazz at the University of Cape Town who performs regularly at jazz clubs and jazz festivals and who has made numerous recordings and international stage appearances. His wife, Diane, is the recipient of the 22nd Standard Bank Joy Of Jazz Honours and is a highly regarded music event organiser and booking agent. This most influential couple in the jazz scene are leaving South Africa at the end of March to go and live in Italy.
Jenny Handley chats to Michael Olivier about his fifth cookbook Friends. Food. Flavour.
Dr Elias Aydi is a research associate at Michigan State University, and has been involved in research under Cape Town's Professor Shazrene Mohammed. Their research has simulated what happens when our star dies. It's quite wild. Thankfully this isn't going to happen for a long long time
Construction on tech giant Amazon's new Africa headquarters at the River Club site in Observatory has been halted following an interdict by the Cape High Court against developers, Liesbeek Leisure Properties Trust. In her ruling, Deputy Judge President Patricia Goliath recognised the land’s importance as the historic dominion of the Gorinhaiqua nation in pre-colonial times. Building on what many consider sacred land has been the dominant theme in the ongoing controversy over the development. But another element is the fact that it is taking place in an environmentally sensitive area. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Dr Kevin Winter of the University of Cape Townʼs Future Water Institute to remind us of the environmental concerns.
TITLE: The Cult of Scarlatti TRACK: Charles Avison: Concerto grosso No. 1 in A Major: II. Allegro (After D. Scarlatti) ARTIST: Pavlo Beznosiuk and the Avison Ensemble PUBLISHER: 2013 Divine Art
This is Rodney Trudgeon and I’m very excited to introduce you to my guest on People of Note this week. Her name is KIRSTEN NEUSCHAFER and she is a hugely experienced solo yachtsman who has spent the last 5 years cruising the Southern Ocean alone while working for Skip Novak, including sail training and deliveries. Now she is about to undertake her biggest challenge as the only woman taking part in the notoriously difficult and dangerous Golden Globe Race which sets off from France in September. It is a solo race which means Kirsten will be completely alone at sea for some 7 months and the competitors are not allowed to call into a port at any stage of the race.
Listen in as Jenny Handley and runner-up of the MasterChef 2014 competition, Siphokazi Mdlankomo, chat about cooking from the heart.
Astronomy Picture of the Day https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ has been at it again, inspiring us with extraordinary images from nature. A recent image shows us what we can see in what is known as 'the observable universe'. What are the limits of this universe, and what lies beyond?
Almost 200 of Africa’s most spectacular heritage sites, both natural and cultural, are in danger because of rising sea levels. That’s according to a recent study published in the journal Nature Climate Change which found that they face a severe risk of flooding and erosion over the next 30 years. Scientists mapped out 284 heritage sites recognised, or under consideration, by UNESCO’s World Heritage centre and the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to one of the study’s authors, Dr Nicolas Simpson, a postdoctoral research fellow at the African Climate and Development Initiative at the University of Cape Town.
On day 18 of the war in Ukraine, conductor Ted Kuchar spoke to FMR’s Vanessa Levenstein about raising funds for the military in Ukraine, the philosophy of music and changing mindsets, and a much-hoped for concert with the Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine at Carnegie Hall in February 2023.
Welkom by ons aanbieding van Boekkeuse, ons gereelde program oor skrywers en boeke met my, Amanda Botha, as aanbieder. Ons fokus vandag is op die digkuns, twee digters, De Waal Venter met sy bundel, Vrugbeginsel, en Thomas Deacan se laaste bundel, Minjonet – Bitterbos wat enkele weke na sy dood verskyn het.
TITLE: Philip II and his Four Wives TRACK: Recercada Segunda by Diego Ortiz. ARTIST: Charivari Agréable PUBLISHER: 1998 Signum Records
As we watch the humanitarian tragedy unfold in Ukraine, we are reminded of the horrors of war. In People of Note this week Rodney Trudgeon spoke to DZVINKA KACHUR, who is the co-founder and honorary president of the Ukrainian Association of South Africa and who is passionate about promoting Ukrainian culture, uniting Ukrainians and building strong, resilient communities. Dzvinka is traumatised by what’s happening in her country and Rodney spoke to her about the plight of the Ukrainians, day to day life in Ukraine and how she feels about the county’s future.
Join Jenny Handley as she goes behind the scenes with Zola Nene, judge on South Africa’s MasterChef 2022.
In this week's episode... - Against the Ice - Shiva Baby - Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom
In Being Green this week, Glynis Crook speaks to Nhlanhla Sibisi, climate and energy campaigner at Greenpeace Africa, which took part in the recent talks in Nairobi, Kenya. At the meeting, 175 nations reached an agreement to start negotiations on an international treaty to tackle plastic pollution. Delegates endorsed a resolution to finalise a deal by 2024 that will address the full lifecycle of plastic from production, to use, to disposal.
American-Ukrainian conductor Theodore Kuchar has won multiple awards and is the most recorded conductor of his generation. A mere week after conducting Dvorak’s Requiem he had to flee his beloved Ukraine. He shared his story with Vanessa Levenstein from Fine Music Radio.
TITLE: Capel Bond TRACK: Capel Bond: Concerto No. 2 in A Major: IV. Allegro ARTIST: Parley of Instruments under Roy Goodman. PUBLISHER: Hyperion 1992
Welcome to the March edition of Book Choice here on Fine Music Radio. We have a massive show lined up for you today. So pull up a seat, or pull up your steering wheel, and join us for a full hour of great recommendations for your next must-have fiction or non-fiction reads. We have two guest reviewers this month, with Helen Moffett, telling us about some very exciting new local fiction. And Nerine Dorman, joining us to fill John Hank’s hiking boots this month in our nature segment.
Artists: Caroline Blundell, Robin Auld, David Starke, Hatchetman, Nibs van der Spuy. Scottish-born Christine Weir, lover of old folk songs, storytelling, acoustic sounds and all things Celtic and African, shares her passion and knowledge with you.
At a glittering event at the V&A Waterfront last week, Cape Town Opera announced a diverse, innovative and creative programme for 2022, encompassing both the artistic and educational. Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week to discuss the programme, is the newly appointed Artistic Director of Cape Town Opera, MAGDALENE MINNAAR. Magdalene is a celebrated South African operatic soprano, director and producer, well known in the music industry locally and abroad for setting new trends and challenging conventional boundaries.
Artists: Tony and Thuli Cox, Gaellou, Francois van Coke, Tina Schouw, Brian Easton. Scottish-born Christine Weir, lover of old folk songs, storytelling, acoustic sounds and all things Celtic and African, shares her passion and knowledge with you.
Jenny Handley and Farmer Angus Macintosh discuss the value of knowing what goes into your food.
Artists: Old Dogs Band, Sarah McArthur, Hanru Niemand, Christine Weir, Dax Butler. Scottish-born Christine Weir, lover of old folk songs, storytelling, acoustic sounds and all things Celtic and African, shares her passion and knowledge with you.
In this week's edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Gina Ziervogel, Associate Professor in Environmental and Geographical Sciences at UCT. She's lead author of the chapter on cities, settlements, and key infrastructure, in a new report by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which was published on Monday. It says both humans and nature are being pushed beyond their ability to adapt, and that any further delay in global action to mitigate climate change will result in the world missing the 'the brief and rapidly closing window' to secure a liveable future.
Artists: Marcia Moon, Kay, Ray, and The Bird, Steve Umculo, The One who Sings, Bill Knight, Luna Paige Scottish-born Christine Weir, lover of old folk songs, storytelling, acoustic sounds and all things Celtic and African, shares her passion and knowledge with you.
Artists: Edi Niederlander, Shotgun Tori, Jamie Jupiter, Wendy Oldfield, Paul de Villiers. Scottish-born Christine Weir, lover of old folk songs, storytelling, acoustic sounds and all things Celtic and African, shares her passion and knowledge with you.
Artists: Rowan Stuart, Tananas, Josie Field, Jenny and the Jameses, Cami Scoundrel and the Feminists. Scottish-born Christine Weir, lover of old folk songs, storytelling, acoustic sounds and all things Celtic and African, shares her passion and knowledge with you.
TITLE: Mr Janson’s sight reading TRACK: And with his stripes we are healed” from Handel’s Messiah. ARTIST: The Choir Of King's College Cambridge with the Brandenburg Consort under Stephen Cleobury PUBLISHER: Brilliant Classics: Passions – Sacred Masterpieces 2008
Artists: Qadasi and Maqhinga, Hatchetman, Zybrandt, Miko miko, Mondetta. Scottish-born Christine Weir, lover of old folk songs, storytelling, acoustic sounds and all things Celtic and African, shares her passion and knowledge with you.
On People of Note this week, Rodney Trudgeon will be talking to FEE HALSTEAD who has made an extraordinary name for herself living in the Natal Midlands at her home called Ardmore. Here, Fee teaches a group of talented rural people all about ceramics. Fee’s home bustles with over 70 African artists whose ceramic works have been recognised as modern day collectables by such distinguished auction houses as Christies, Bonhams and Sotherbys. More recently, the group has extended to making wallpaper and scarves. Fee was awarded the Order of Ikhamanga by President Ramaphosa in 2021.
Artists: Pietman Geldenhuys, Nicky Shrire, Andy Lund, Riku Latti, Christine Weir. Scottish-born Christine Weir, lover of old folk songs, storytelling, acoustic sounds and all things Celtic and African, shares her passion and knowledge with you.
Artists: Bacchus Nel, Derek Gripper, Josh the Fruit Vendor, Marcia Moon. Scottish-born Christine Weir, lover of old folk songs, storytelling, acoustic sounds and all things Celtic and African, shares her passion and knowledge with you.
Join Jenny Handley as she chats to sommelier Wellington Muromba about his love affair with wine.
Imagine if there were two Suns. This is the case for Kepler-16b which is an exoplanet detected using a relatively modest ground based telescope. There is a lot to learn about how planets were formed and looking at systems with more than one star may teach us something.
Artists: The One Who Sings, Anton Goosen, Jak Thomas, Robin Auld, Lucy Kruger and the Lost Boys. Scottish-born Christine Weir, lover of old folk songs, storytelling, acoustic sounds and all things Celtic and African, shares her passion and knowledge with you.
You may mistake their mission statement for a quote from the A-Team, but the Goat Army Africa is a very real herd of goats that is being used to clear alien vegetation like Port Jackson and wattle. It is the brainchild of Pieter Bosman and Ronnie Visser, and the 'unit' is currently on an operation to munch its way through alien plants at Cape St Francis in the Eastern Cape. In this week's edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Pieter about the army and how this way of destroying alien plant species works. You can find out more about the unit's work at: https://goatarmyafrica.com/
Artists: Ruby June, Edi Niederlander, Bill Knight, Guy Buttery, Hanru Niemand. Scottish-born Christine Weir, lover of old folk songs, storytelling, acoustic sounds and all things Celtic and African, shares her passion and knowledge with you.
TITLE: Telemann and his rival TRACK: Telemann Violin Concerto in A Minor, TWV 51:A1: II. Allegro ARTIST: Daniel Hope PUBLISHER: 2016 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Berlin
Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is the South African pianist and composer PAUL HANMER who is perhaps best known for South African Music Award winning jazz albums such as Trains to Taung and Tananas, but he was also chosen as composer in residence for the 2012 Johannesburg International Mozart Festival. Paul is almost as active in classical music as in jazz and in fact he had a song cycle premiered at the Baxter Concert Hall a few days ago. His new show Homecoming premiers here at Artscape on 1st March.
Chef and cookbook author Marlene van der Westhuizen, who leads unforgettable tours to Charroux in France, details the immersive experiences on FMR Fine Food today.
Where does all the water come from? Recent research suggests that the Earth was born with it.
In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook, speaks to open water endurance swimmer, Sarah Ferguson, about her bid to swim from Durban to Cape Town to put the spotlight on plastic pollution in the ocean.
Welkom by ons aanbieding van Boekkeuse, ons gereelde program oor skrywers en boeke met my, Amanda Botha, as aanbieder. Vandag neem ons bestek op van boeke wat die leeslus prikkel en jou nooi om te deel in die avontuur van boeke. Ons ateljeegas is Irna van Zyl wat veral indruk gemaak het met haar krimi-romans. Sy gesels met Riette Rust oor haar jongste roman, Op ‘n mooi dag, en vertel dat sy alreeds so gevorder het dat ‘n volgende boek teen die einde vanjaar by die uitgewers sal wees.
TITLE: Nyckelharpa TRACK: Follia d’Arcangelo by Marco Ambrosini ARTIST: Marco Ambrosini PUBLISHER: 2013 Sony
Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is Dr Jean Moorcroft Wilson who was in Cape Town recently to present a series of lectures called “Literature For Troubled Times”. Dr Wilson is a leading authority on British poets of the First World War and has been described as the doyenne of war poet biographers. She has written highly acclaimed biographies of, among others, Siegfried Sassoon, Isaac Rosenberg, Charles Hamilton Sorley and Edward Thomas.
Today chef Franck Dangereux of the much-loved Foodbarn restaurant is joining Jenny Handley on FMR Fine Food at 10h45. Tune in for some inspiration on fine food-and-wine pairings.
Comets causing damage! There is historical evidence for a comet having wreaked havoc on an ancient North American culture. Also the International Astronomical Union has set up a group to look at the problems being caused by, predominantly the Starlink satellites.
Hello again. Let’s look at some of the headline catchers in recent days. You may remember talk of a “Gas Master Plan” surfacing recently, punted by the fossil-fuel lobby, and the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy which is unashamedly part of the lobby? (I wonder if Minister Gwede Mantashe gets paid as a lobbyist? He would be paid were this the USA and Washington politics, but it’s not, so I don’t know.) Anyway, some parties stand to gain from the Government’s openly transparent support of fossil fuels. I wonder who? I’m sure you’ve guessed already.
Adriaan Pask – Chief Investment Officer Spoke to Michael Avery In this interview Adriaan will explain the impact of rising interest rates on bonds and equities; why its important that central banks start to normalise interest rates; what the data from our latest bear market indicator says and how investors can prepare for these risks.
TITLE: Francesca Caccini TRACK: Francesca Caccini: Ch’Amor sia nudo ARTIST: Shannon Mercer, Luc Beauséjour, Sylvain Bergeron, Amanda Keesmaat PUBLISHER: Analekta 2010
I have just one question for you? Will you be my book valentine? Well, technically I suppose that’s two questions. Welcome to the February edition of Book Choice here on Fine Music Radio. I’m your host Paige Nick, and for the next hour, we’ll be bringing you a whole lot of reviews of some great new books, and interviews with authors that I’m sure you are going to just love. All sponsored by our friends at Exclusive Books.
Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is one of South Africa’s most successful crime writers both locally and internationally. DEON MEYER has published 11 novels, collections of short stories and film scripts and his latest crime thriller, The Dark Flood, is a page turner in the truest sense of the phrase with the most unexpected twist at the end. The book is filled with the incredible characters for which Deon is famous, including his flawed but empathetic police officer, Benny Griesel.
Jenny Handley followed chef John Norris-Rogers from the winelands to the water to experience the latest addition of the La Colombe family, PIER Restaurant.
9,200 years ago a massive solar storm hit Earth, as detected in ice cores. This happened during a period of solar quiescence, which is thought to be unusual. Why is this important? Because a solar storm of the magnitude of that ancient storm would knock out satellites, which means no Internet and no mobile phones, and chaos on a global scale.
Earlier this week, the Two Oceans Aquarium announced the exciting news that a female eagle ray had given birth to four little pups. In Being Green, Glynis Crook, speaks to its spokesperson, Renee Leeuwner, about this type of ray and why they do not lay eggs like most fish. You can watch a film of the live birth here: https://www.aquarium.co.za/blog/entry/stingrays-give-birth-to-live-young-take-a-look
TITLE: A Fleet Marriage TRACK: Softly rise O Southern Breeze” by William Boyce. ARTIST: The English Consort accompany Ian Bostridge PUBLISHER: This compilation 2010 EMI Records Ltd
Welkom by ons aanbieding van Boekkeuse, ons gereelde program oor skrywers en boeke met my, Amanda Botha, as aanbieder.
A ‘Sprig of Rosemarie’ is an unusual cookery book as each recipe connects with a memorable story of my cooking career.
Savour the likes of the classic Coq au Vin or titillate your guests with Florentine Nutty Tart or whip up a batch of Jonah’s Gingers for a teatime treat, whatever recipe you try it will be a winner. Elegant or homespun, within these covers are a lifetime of magical meals that are in themselves a memoir. With their beautiful photographs and the accompanying stories that make you laugh out loud, you will turn the pages in anticipation of the next adventure.
From prepping in hangars, restoring power or ducking under garden sprinklers – I’ve seen it all. Making a plan is my mantra, even if it does means sending legs of lamb to friends in the French countryside to be cooked in their home ovens when the power tripped: there is a solution for everything. As with all good parties the guests sometimes overindulge – whether it be the vodka trip while playing bridge or a g-string floating in the pool after a wedding – slightly saucy but for ever discreet.
Chef Michael Broughton of Ember Meat Room turns up the heat for open-flame cooking with Jenny Handley.
Seems we are all coping with the water restrictions, no complaints, so everyone has taken up the challenge and getting creative. A positive outcome to this is that we do start understanding our gardens better in that they need less to survive
The current debate on electricity tariffs (current –gettit?!) is generating (gettit?) a fair amount of hot air, which is a mixture of gases, which brings us back to gas. Sorry, I couldn’t resist being facetious – all in a good cause, but I’ll stop it now.
So, gas – gas as a fuel, which is being punted as a better solution to energy needs than coal, and we don’t need to underline the drawbacks of coal. In fact, Gwede Mantashe would really not like us to do that… But gas is a fossil fuel, and the emissions which are, it is true, less harmful than those from coal-burning, are still emissions that contribute to the atmospheric warming effect.
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, the DRME, is promulgating a Gas Master Plan, and is inviting comment from anybody interested enough. But you’d better get in quickly, as the deadline is very soon. The DRME has put out a basecase report and the following are their words, not mine...
PSG Wealth has a team of experts who will consider every aspect of your life and provide a tailored plan to help you achieve your long-term goals. On Talking Point Michael Avery chatted to ADRIAAN PASK – Chief Investment Officer of PSG Wealth. The discussion focussed on events and trends that have shaped market performance throughout the year and they outlined some of the trends that investors should keep an eye on.
TITLE: The Supernatural Francescello TRACK: Francesco Alborea: Sonata a violoncello e basso in D Major: I. Amoroso ARTIST: Gaetano Nasillo, Michele Barchi & Sara Bennici PUBLISHER: 2015 Outhere Music France
The 36th National Youth Music Competition took place in December 2021 at the Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium. There were 45 young musicians competing for cash prizes totalling R155 000. In the final round, six of South Africa’s finest rising stars from the piano, strings and wind categories performed with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra. This final concert was broadcast on FMR in January, presented by Louise Howlett. Thanks to Friends of Orchestral Music.
I recently had a book published and part of the excitement and challenge involved, I found myself fascinated by the whole publication process. So I decided to invite Jeremy Boraine, the publishing director of Jonathan Ball Publishers, to be my guest on this week’s edition of People of Note. Jeremy has worked with a number of South Africa’s top authors and Jonathan Ball Publishers specialises in South African history, politics and current affairs as well as publishing some fiction.
Chef David Schneider of Chefs Warehouse Maison shares his wisdom with meat when chatting to Jenny Handley.
Have scientists found evidence of Life On Mars? Kechil walks through the latest finding, and hypotheses about carbon-rich samples found by Curiosity rover.
Seems we are all coping with the water restrictions, no complaints, so everyone has taken up the challenge and getting creative. A positive outcome to this is that we do start understanding our gardens better in that they need less to survive FMR GARDEN CHAT SCRIPT - 22 Jan 2022.pdf — PDF (220.0 KB)
In Composer of the Week on 17 January 2022, John Woodland presented a tribute programme in memory of the late Peter Klatzow (1945-2021). A composer of enormous talent, a brilliant and dedicated teacher, and a presenter on this station for many years, Klatzow's contribution to music in South Africa and abroad was immense.
In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Sidney Jacobs, chairman of the Friends of Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei, about steps that are being taken by the City of Cape Town to remove large quantities of reeds and organic sludge from the Rondevlei weir in the False Bay Nature Reserve. This is expected to significantly improve the health, biodiversity, and water quality of the wetland system. Rondevlei is home to about 230 bird species, a variety of small mammals and reptiles, as well as a hippopotamus population.
TITLE: Hissed off the stage TRACK: George Rush: The Capricious Lovers, Act I, Scene 8: "Thus laugh’d at, jilted and betray’d" ARTIST: Robert Murray, Ian Page & The Mozartists PUBLISHER: 2018 Signum Records
Rodney Trudgeon's guest on People of Note this week is violinist David Juritz. He is in demand as a chamber music artist and is a prolific arranger. His career has taken him to many interesting places. In 2007, he travelled around the world. On the 60 000 mile journey through six continents, he paid for the entire trip with his busking earnings by playing Bach on the street. David will be opening the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra's Summer Symphony Season when he performs Mozart’s Violin Concert No. 5 in A, K 219 on 20 January at 6 pm. People of Note is on Sunday at 6 pm with a repeat broadcast on Thursday at 12 noon.
Seems we are all coping with the water restrictions, no complaints, so everyone has taken up the challenge and getting creative. A positive outcome to this is that we do start understanding our gardens better in that they need less to survive FMR GARDEN CHAT SCRIPT - 15 Jan 2022.pdf — PDF (220.3 KB)
Willie Koorts, a technician at the South African Astronomical Observatory, talks about the construction of the ATLAS dome and telescope, and how they had to mak 'n plan.
(website quoted): www.climate.copernicus.eu
Fire and heat have been very much on our minds recently – this 2nd week of 2022. Funny how, although we know it’s just numbers, the start of the year feels somehow different. Perhaps it’s the new school year, and the media hype and frustrated journos writing facetious paragraphs about fresh starts and that sort of thing? Probably, but I’m just like you, and I cross my fingers and hope there will be a fresh start and against the odds, a better year ahead, whatever better means for you.
TITLE: Campra TRACK: Campra: Idoménée Act II ARTIST: Les Arts Florissants & William Christie PUBLISHER: 1992 harmonia mundi
It’s all about birds and birdwatching on People of Note this week when Rodney Trudgeon talks to the CEO of Birdlife South Africa MARK ANDERSON. Birdwatching is an incredibly popular hobby and the organisations has well over 5000 members, many of whom belong to more than 40 affiliated bird clubs. Birdlife’s vision is to promote the enjoyment, understanding, study and conservation of wild birds and their habitats. They are also involved in a number of projects for the sustainability of birds.
Jenny Handley discovers the local ingredients of the Kalahari with chef Marnus Scholly of Klein JAN.
Seems we are all coping with the water restrictions, no complaints, so everyone has taken up the challenge and getting creative. A positive outcome to this is that we do start understanding our gardens better in that they need less to survive FMR GARDEN CHAT SCRIPT - 08 Jan 2022.pdf — PDF (58.9 KB)
A new telescope is being commissioned in Sutherland, which is part of the ATLAS project. This is a worldwide survey looking out for Near Earth Objects, or asteroids, which could threaten Earth. A recent move, Don't Look Up, treats this subject with dark humour.
In this week's episode... Spling rounds up his top 5 favourite films as reviewed on Talking Movies in 2021.
Denmark says it wants to make all domestic flights fossil fuel free by 2030. That’s in just eight years’ time. In her New Year’s address, the prime minister did however acknowledge that the solutions needed to reach this target were not yet in place. So what options are out there? And how advanced are we in the development of the necessary technology? In Being Green this week, Glynis Crook speaks to Dr Ian Cruickshank, an aviation sustainability expert, to find out.
TITLE: Mozart in London TRACK: Mozart: F Major Symphony, K 19, Presto ARTIST: Mozartists under Ian Page. PUBLISHER: 2018 Signum Records
Happy New Year, and a big bookie welcome to our first Book Choice of 2022. And we are still so lucky and grateful to have Exclusive Books join us as our sponsorship partner for the show as we go into the new year. We love books, they love books AND sell books, it’s a match made in heaven!
Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is the internationally renowned concert pianist GUSTAVO ROMERO. Critics talk of his exceptional technical brilliance and his interpretive depth with a wide variety of composers. Gustavo is currently lecturing at the College of Music at the University of North Texas, but is enjoying a holiday in Cape Town where he has performed before. He is hoping to present a complete cycle of the 32 Beethoven Piano Sonatas here in Cape Town if a venue and dates can be secured.\Gustavo Romero on People of Note this week. Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday.
Jenny Handley shares memories of the year gone by with iconic chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen of Klein JAN.
Seems we are all coping with the water restrictions, no complaints, so everyone has taken up the challenge and getting creative. A positive outcome to this is that we do start understanding our gardens better in that they need less to survive FMR GARDEN CHAT SCRIPT - 01 Jan 2022.pdf — PDF (61.7 KB)
Finally the James Webb Space Telescope has launched into space, on Christmas Day itself, and is now on its way to its destination. Find out about what it's going to do when it gets there, and why this is a very important and exciting space mission.
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY GERLINDE MOSER OF RE/MAX. Being Green – Your window on the environment broadcast every Friday morning at 7.15. John Richards and Glynis Crook focus on key issues affecting our lifestyles, science and research outcomes, the quest for sustainable living and a healthier planet.
TITLE: Vivaldi’s Muse TRACK: S"Combattono Quest' Alma" from the opera Farnace by Vivaldi ARTIST: Sara Mingardo with Jordi Savall & Le Concert Des Nations PUBLISHER: 2009 Opus 111/naïve
A magnificent new coffee table book has just been published called Cape Town’s Dockland. It has been written and compiled by the well know shipping correspondent BRIAN INGPEN and aprt from a host of personal reminiscences, it has numerous beautiful photographs, both in black and white, and in colour, of a host of dockland memories, from the iconic Union Castel ships to the hard work tugs, the massive cargo and container ships, war ships and trawlers to the actual harbour itself and its development over many years. Brian Ingpen will be Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week.
Daphne Neethling of Paardenkloof outlines to Jenny Handley about their commitment to diversity. Tune in to Fine Music Radio at 10h45 and be inspired. Brought to you by Wesgro, the Tourism Trade and Investment Promotion Agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape.
Seems we are all coping with the water restrictions, no complaints, so everyone has taken up the challenge and getting creative. A positive outcome to this is that we do start understanding our gardens better in that they need less to survive FMR GARDEN CHAT SCRIPT - 25 Dec 2021.pdf — PDF (220.8 KB)
The James Webb Space Telescope should have launched a couple of hours ago. Let's hope so. It's an extraordinary instrument and here Kechil describes some of its finer points.
In this week's episode... - A Boy Named Christmas - California Christmas: City Lights - Never Kiss a Man in a Sweater
In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook offers five tips to make your Christmas celebrations more environmentally friendly.
TITLE: A Mexican Lullaby TRACK: Gaspar Fernandes’ Xicochi Conetzintle ARTIST: Coro de Cámara de la Universidad de Las Américas , Puebla & Gisela Crespo PUBLISHER: 2003 Universidad de las Américas, Puebla
Johann de Wet of De Wetshof Wines, explains why they won the WWF Conservation Pioneer Award to FMR listeners. Tune in at 10h45. Brought to you by Wesgro, the Tourism Trade and Investment Promotion Agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape.
Seems we are all coping with the water restrictions, no complaints, so everyone has taken up the challenge and getting creative. A positive outcome to this is that we do start understanding our gardens better in that they need less to survive FMR GARDEN CHAT SCRIPT - 18 Dec 2021.pdf — PDF (393.1 KB)
The Andromeda Galaxy was first seen through a telescope 500 years ago. It is famous for not only being the nearest full-on galaxy to our own, but because it was used to determine the distance between us. This marked it out not as a cloud, as was thought at the time, but an entirely separate galaxy. Suddenly in 1924 we knew for sure that the Milky Way was not the entire universe.
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY GERLINDE MOSER OF RE/MAX. Being Green – Your window on the environment broadcast every Friday morning at 7.15. John Richards and Glynis Crook focus on key issues affecting our lifestyles, science and research outcomes, the quest for sustainable living and a healthier planet.
On the final episode of a 5 part series we chat to Anton Malherbe about choosing a retirement village.
On the final episode of a 5 part series we chat to Anton Malherbe about choosing a retirement village.
TITLE: Francesca Caccini TRACK: Francesca Caccini: Ch’Amor sia nudo ARTIST: Shannon Mercer, Luc Beauséjour, Sylvain Bergeron, Amanda Keesmaat PUBLISHER: Analekta 2010
This week on People of Note, Rodney Trudgeon will be talking to the 2021 Booker Prize winner, the South African DAMON GALGUT. His novel The Promise won the coveted award and he joins the likes of Nadine Gordimer and J M Coetzee as a Booker Prize Winner. The book is a many layered novel of great complexity and is beautifully written. Damon will talk about the technique he used in writing the book and also about his life as a writer
Jenny Handley, Gourmet Guide, chats to the Creation trio who have returned from working in Michelin-star restaurants in the Netherlands. Brought to you by Wesgro, the Tourism Trade and Investment Promotion Agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape.
Seems we are all coping with the water restrictions, no complaints, so everyone has taken up the challenge and getting creative. A positive outcome to this is that we do start understanding our gardens better in that they need less to survive FMR GARDEN CHAT SCRIPT - 11 Dec 2021.pdf — PDF (222.2 KB)
How do astronomers make sense of vast amounts of data? There's too much from the new large instruments to represent on a piece of paper. Here to tell us about new methods is Professor Tom Jarrett at the Visualisation Lab at the University of Cape Town.
In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Dr Simon Elwen, director of Sea Search and a research associate at Stellenbosch University’s Department of Botany and Zoology, about the humpback whales that have been spotted all week off the coast of Sea Point, Green Point, and Mouille Point.
On the 4th episode of a 5 part series we chat to Anton Malherbe about Health is your greatest wealth. Medical and Health Care at Allesverloren Village.
On the 4th episode of a 5 part series we chat to Anton Malherbe about Health is your greatest wealth. Medical and Health Care at Allesverloren Village.
TITLE: Vivaldi’s Muse TRACK: S"Combattono Quest' Alma" from the opera Farnace by Vivaldi ARTIST: Sara Mingardo with Jordi Savall & Le Concert Des Nations PUBLISHER: 2009 Opus 111/naïve
At last, we made it to the final Book Choice show for 2021 here on Fine Music Radio! Welcome to the show, sponsored by Exclusive Books, and I’m your host, Paige Nick. We have some wonderful reads to recommend, and a whole lot of xmassy music to really get us all in the mood.
Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is the Chief Executive Officer of Tygerberg Hospital DR MATODZI MUKOSI. He is the former CEO of the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital but he is also the Pastor of the Jesus The Saviour Church and is the author of 2 books – Leading The Flock and Key to an Extraordinary Life. Dr Mukosi chats about his role at the head of one of the country’s biggest hospitals and the many challenges facing medicine today
Jenny Handley chats to Charl Badenhorst of AA Badenhorst, about their authentic SA wine experience. Tune in to FMR Fine Food at 10h45. Brought to you by Wesgro, the Tourism Trade and Investment Promotion Agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape.
Seems we are all coping with the water restrictions, no complaints, so everyone has taken up the challenge and getting creative. A positive outcome to this is that we do start understanding our gardens better in that they need less to survive FMR GARDEN CHAT SCRIPT - 04 Dec 2021.pdf — PDF (223.4 KB)
A round-up of what's in the night sky plus news of the partial solar eclipse on Saturday morning.
(www.nature.org) A good green morning to you. At least that’s what we hope will be the greeting from your bank or FSP one of these days soon. There are concrete developments being reported now in the sphere of green investment, and some of these hoped-for announcements go beyond public-relations media statements. For instance, here’s a case involving one of the most established and tough-minded banks with a solid capitalist history going back to the days of ‘financiers’ as they were called, industry moguls like Andrew Carnegie and banker J P Morgan.
TITLE: Weiss’s Thumb TRACK: Suite in A Major, BWV 1025 (Arr. for Violin & Lute): I. Fantasia ARTIST: Johannes Pramsohler (violin) & Jadran Duncumb (lute) PUBLISHER: 2017 Audax Records
Legally Speaking is an exciting 12 part series on FMR Episode 5 topic: What is a Life Right?
Legally Speaking is an exciting 12 part series on FMR Episode 5 topic: What is a Life Right?
Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley chats to Spencer Fondaumiere, judge in the Great Wine Capitals ‘Best of Wine Tourism Awards’, about his grape experiences.
Seems we are all coping with the water restrictions, no complaints, so everyone has taken up the challenge and getting creative. A positive outcome to this is that we do start understanding our gardens better in that they need less to survive FMR GARDEN CHAT SCRIPT - 27 Nov 2021.pdf — PDF (225.0 KB)
Invisibility: could it be made a reality? Well not unless you want to be turned into a gas and cooled down to absolute zero. But recent experiments have inched towards this, and could solve problems of information leakage in quantum computers
In Being Green this week, Glynis Crook speaks to Dr Judy Mann, a conservation strategist at the South African Association for Marine Biological Research’s Oceanographic Research Institute, about oil giant Shell's plan to carry out a seismic survey off the Wild Coast in a search for oil and gas deposits. Marine activists and scientists have been up in arms over the issue saying it will have a negative impact on marine life in the area. The survey is due to get underway on 1 December some 20km off the coast of the Eastern Cape and cover over 6,000 square kilometres of ocean surface. Activists are calling on South Africans to boycott Shell service stations over the peak holiday travel season in December in a bid to get them to step down.
This week, taking Centre Stage, is the musical 'Fiddler on the Roof', with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and book by Joseph Stein, set in the Pale of Settlement of Imperial Russia in or around 1905. It is based on 'Tevye and his Daughters' (or 'Tevye the Dairyman') and other tales by Sholem Aleichem. The story centers on Tevye, a milkman in the village of Anatevka, who attempts to maintain his Jewish religious and cultural traditions as outside influences encroach upon his family's lives. He must cope with the strong-willed actions of his three older daughters who wish to marry for love; their choices of husbands are successively less palatable for Tevye.
Legally Speaking is an exciting 12 part series on FMR Episode 4 topic: Servitudes and their impact and basic workings.
Legally Speaking is an exciting 12 part series on FMR Episode 4 topic: Servitudes and their impact and basic workings.
TITLE: St Cecilia’s Day TRACK: Il Vespero di Santa Cecilia - Psalm 112/113: Laudate pueri: Ut collocet ARTIST:Nicholas McGegan, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Philharmonia Chorale PUBLISHER: 2006 AVIE Records
Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is the veteran and much admired former editor of the Cape Times, column writer and author JOHN SCOTT. His long career in journalism included assignments in Britain, Europe, the United States and Israel and he covered the historic fall of the Berlin Wall. John is probably best known as a satirical columnist and his PS column will turn 50 next year.
Cellar master Charl Coetzee tells Jenny Handley that Babylonstoren is more than a glass of wine. Tune in to find out why they deservingly won the Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences this year in the Great Wine Capitals ‘Best of Wine Tourism Awards’.
Seems we are all coping with the water restrictions, no complaints, so everyone has taken up the challenge and getting creative. A positive outcome to this is that we do start understanding our gardens better in that they need less to survive FMR GARDEN CHAT SCRIPT - 20 Nov 2021.pdf — PDF (82.8 KB)
Who was Vera C Rubin and why does she have a major telescope named after her? Here to tell us is the author of a recent biography of this important astronomer, Jacqueline Mitton. She herself is an astronomer from Cambridge, UK and her book is available from loot and is called Vera Rubin: A life by Jacqueline Mitton and Simon Mitton. It is published by Belknap Press, an imprint of Harvard University Press, ISBN 9780674919198
She is giving a talk via zoom at the local astronomy society on 24th November at 19:30 which you are welcome to join. Here are the joining instructions: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89645785875?pwd=SW5jamxjT3dNaHFpY2FVbDlSaTZQUT09 Meeting ID: 896 4578 5875 Passcode: 006588
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Thanks for joining us this morning, and welcome to the post COP26 world, as I’m sure you are relieved to hear. It’s all over bar the shouting as I remarked last time, and thanks to Glynis for wrapping up the take-away impressions for us in her interview last week. But there will be a fair amount of shouting and groaning for a long time to come.
Episode 16 of Centre Stage focuses on the life and works of Jerry Herman, the American composer and lyricist, known for his work in Broadway musical theater. He composed the scores for the hit Broadway musicals 'Hello, Dolly!', 'Mame', and 'La Cage aux Folles'. He was nominated for the Tony Award five times, and won twice, for 'Hello, Dolly!' and 'La Cage aux Folles'.
Welkom by ons aanbieding van Boekkeuse, ons gereelde program oor skrywers en boeke met my, Amanda Botha, as aanbieder. Vandag neem ons bestek op van boeke wat die leeslus prikkel en jou nooi om te deel in die avontuur van boeke.
TITLE: Margaret of Austria TRACK: Il viendra le jour Désiré by Pierre de la Rue and anonymous Ave Maria ARTIST: Soprano Dorothee Mields and the Boreas Quartet PUBLISHER: 2021 audite Musikproduktion
On People of Note this week, Rodney Trudgeon will be chatting to NANCY RICHARDS, an independent journalist with a good few years’ experience in both radio and print. Nancy also founded Woman Zone and the Women’s Library at Artscape Theatre Centre. She produces many podcasts and has written books, the latest of which is called The Skipper’s Daughter, which tells the story of her mother going to sea and, later on, a family tragedy.
Jenny Handley interviews Lesego Majakladi, architecture and landscaping judge in the Great Wine Capitals 'Best of Wine Tourism awards'. Vergelegen wine estate was the winner for this category. Brought to you by Wesgro, the Tourism Trade and Investment Promotion Agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape.
Seems we are all coping with the water restrictions, no complaints, so everyone has taken up the challenge and getting creative. A positive outcome to this is that we do start understanding our gardens better in that they need less to survive FMR GARDEN CHAT SCRIPT - 13 Nov 2021.pdf — PDF (345.6 KB)
One of the delights of living in this part of the world is the Karoo night skies. Enjoy them at their best by visiting the Leeuwenboschfontein Observatory and you can find details of where it is and when the observatory is open to the public on https://www.leeuwenboschfontein.co.za/pages/lbf-astronomical-observatory/
On the final day of the United Nations Climate Conference, Cop 26, aimed at bringing climate change under control, Glynis Crook speaks to Dr Christopher Trisos, director of the Climate Risk Lab at UCT’s African Climate & Development Initiative, to find out whether he thinks progress has been made.
This week on Centre stage, Waldo Buckle talks about one of the most important figures in 20th-century musical theatre, Stephen Sondheim. He has been praised for having reinvented the American musical with shows that tackle unexpected themes that range far beyond the genre's traditional subjects with music and lyrics of unprecedented complexity and sophistication. His shows have been acclaimed for addressing darker, more harrowing elements of the human experience, with songs often tinged with ambivalence about various aspects of life.
On the 3rd episode of a 5 part series we chat to Anton Malherbe, New Developments and Sales Director, Noble Resorts
On the 3rd episode of a 5 part series we chat to Anton Malherbe, New Developments and Sales Director, Noble Resorts
TITLE: Pescetti finds his feet TRACK: Pescetti: Sonata No 8, in C, 4th Movement, Allegro ARTIST: Edward Smith (harpsichord) PUBLISHER: 2018 Datum
One of Cape Town’s most well-known and enduring musical partnerships is that of the husband and wife team of Albie and Hanna van Schalkwyk. Hanna is a highly regarded and successful singing teacher – some of her pupils have won international competitions and are enjoying international careers. Albie is a highly respected piano lecturer at UCT and is held in the highest esteem as a chamber musician and voice accompanist. They are also responsible for the formation in 1994 of the Songmaker’s Guild.
Marelie Roux of La Motte wine estate, winner of the Art&Culture category in the Great Wine Capitals 'Best of Wine Tourism awards', shares their secrets of success with Jenny Handley. Brought to you by Wesgro, the Tourism Trade and Investment Promotion Agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape.
Jenny Handley interviews Lesego Majakladi, architecture and landscaping judge in the Great Wine Capitals 'Best of Wine Tourism awards'. Vergelegen wine estate was the winner for this category. Brought to you by Wesgro, the Tourism Trade and Investment Promotion Agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape.
Seems we are all coping with the water restrictions, no complaints, so everyone has taken up the challenge and getting creative. A positive outcome to this is that we do start understanding our gardens better in that they need less to survive FMR GARDEN CHAT SCRIPT - 06 Nov 2021.pdf — PDF (217.8 KB)
Tourists have been getting in the way of a Mars simulation project. Why would they do that?
Is it all over bar the shouting? At COP26 I mean. The world leaders – those who attended – have departed the stage. Major announcements have been made and photo opportunities for the politically important provided, so what happens now? A lot of negotiating and fine-print examination no doubt, as the guardians of government money – many different governments – try to figure out how much they’re in for and how best to lay off the budgets for “saving the world” or more realistically, working towards realistic goals in the direction of ‘net zero’.
This week on Centre Stage, Waldo Buckle talks about the lives and music of George and Ira Gershwin and the massive impact their combined and individual talents had on the world of musical theatre and film.
TITLE: Silk Baroque TRACK: Juan de Aruajo’s “Los coflades de la esleya” ARTIST: Ensemble Caprice & Matthias Maute PUBLISHER: 2010 Analekta
The second Book Choice Teen podcast took place at Herzlia High School on 13 October 2021. Grade 8 and 9 learners from Gardens Commercial and Herzlia in Cape Town met to discuss the novel 'Diamond Boy' by Michael Williams, this was facilitated by headmaster Marc Falconer. Thanks to everyone involved: Herzlia’s engineer David Watkyns and FMR’s sound engineer Ewan Inglis for post-production. The learners are Benjamin Lazarus, Cassidy Wilson, Leah Rodenacker, Mira Gibson, Shakira Maart, Taylar Pinn and Wangisani Mpotalinga. We are grateful that the author, Michael Williams, joined us for the discussion via Zoom. Thank you to Oxford University Press for sponsoring the books.
Welcome to Book Choice on Fine Music Radio, sponsored by Exclusive Books. I’m your host, Paige Nick. It’s election day, so I hope you’re out there making your mark. Hey if there are any politicians listening, how about we take VAT off the sale of all books? They are an important staple after all. We have a special tribute show this month. Not just a tribute to books, which is pretty much what we do every month anyway. But this month we’re paying tribute to a very special book about a very special man who made some very fine music that changed this country.
October saw the launch of Scatterling of Africa, the new memoir by Johnny Clegg, published by Pan Macmillan. So, stay tuned. We have a review of this book at the end of the show. And all the music in this month’s show are great Johnny Clegg tracks