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Councillor in the City of Joburg Ronald Harris has penned an article about how the creative industry can help channel the energy of young people positively and help society. The MMC for Community Development says it can be difficult to invest in the arts when issues like housing and access to service compete for funds. He joins us now on the line.   Guest:  Councillor Ronald Harris - MMC...

Our New Single feature artist this Friday…we have an exclusive interview with Naledi B, real name is Naledi Boltina. The singer who is also known as African Lion , wears many other hats including songwriter, actress and voice over artist. She will be releasing her single  I know later this month but you will hear it for the first time here on SAfm's Sound Awake this morning Guest: &nbs...

Guest: Dr. Eli Rosen, Sex educator at Sexy Smarts

Guest: Lorato Tshenkeng - Social media commentator and CEO of Decode Communications  

We often abandon our healthy eating habits during winter as we seek comfort foods that may not necessarily be good for our health or our weight.  Guest: Mbali Mapholi - Registered dietician at the Urban Dieticians Group.  

This morning we focus on the work of the organisation Classroom Buddies about their project that supports schools and learners in disadvantaged areas. Guest: Christian Kayembe - Founder and Director of Classroom Buddies.

Guest: Busisiwe Radebe - SABC Digital News Senior Producer and Social media commentator

The African Development Bank has approved a one and a half billion-dollar grant to boost farmers on the continent to help grow enough food to feed themselves. 

Audio Clip: Dr. Kimberley Young, the late psychologist and internet addiction expert delivering a Tedx speech    

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We are almost halfway through the new year and some of us may be feeling that mid-year slump; tired and unmotivated. So, what are some of the things that we can do to beat the slump and stay on course? To give guidance on this Guest: Nicky Rowbotham – Author, leader and intuitive health coach

The Roggeveld Wind Farm has installed increased capacity wind to power about 49 000 houses. The MEC for the Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell visited the farm recently. He says this project is not only important for ensuring that residents have enough electricity but that it will contribute towards reducing carbon emissions. Th...

Guest: Nkosana Mdhluli, Entertainment and Lifestyle commentator  

The theme will be that of fostering unity on the continent. The Big Brother Moves On duo will be making its debut at this event which they will headline. For more on this we are joined on the line by… Guest: Gerard Bester - Head of the Windybrow Arts Centre

Guest: Monde Jili – Member of Amasiblings  

Guest: Bayethe Mswazi - President of the Black Lawyers Association  

What makes an accountant change his career and go into farming? What was the inspiration behind that? Today we speak to award-winning farmer Reggie Mkhize about this transition. Guest: Reggie Mkhize –Farmer

Guest: Adekunle Owolabi, Social commentator

Saturday the 28th marks International Day of Action for Women’s Health. The aim of this is to create aware and advocate for women’s rights to healthcare. Guest: Chantel de Wee – Founder and Manager of Arise Community Development.    

Guest:  Lorato Tshenkeng, CEO of Decode Communications and social media commentator

NGO Meals-on-Wheels Community Service will be doing its part in helping to fight hunger by hosting cook-a -thons around the country on World Hunger Day this Saturday.  Guest: Nelisa Mabenge – CEO of Meals on Wheels

In our New Single feature we speak to afro-jazz musician Nkosazana Mtya who simply goes by her first name Nkosazana. She hails from the Eastern Cape and grew up in a musical family. Guest: Nkosazana – Afro-jazz artist

This morning we profile singer Nomfundo Moh whose real name Nomfundo Ngcobo. She recently graduated from the University of KwaZulu-Natal with a Bachelor of Social Work degree. Guest: Nomfundo Moh - Singer

Guest: Nkosana Mdhluli,  Entertainment and Lifestyle commentator.

Guest: Adekunle Owolabi, social media commentator