The Alternative Breakfast

Teen Archer Hits World-Champion Status in Argentina with Danya Thompson- high school student who is an archer

JSB CONVERSATIONThe faith sector plays a significant role in promoting and restoring peace in our democratic South Africa with Merroshia Singh- Naicker -co coordinator of Faith Action Collective

JSB WORD DOMINATION: Poet, academic and translator Dr Athambile Masola reflects on the isiXhosa translation of Steve Biko’s I Write What I Like , exploring how Ndibhala Intando Yam restores rhythm, intimacy and political consciousness through language

On JSB THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS, GRIOTS AND OPINION MAKERS, We speak to Belinda Matore, an LLD candidate and project officer at the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria, about the hidden forces—algorithms, money, audiences and regulation—that quietly shape what influencers say and how this impacts public discourse and democracy

#THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS, GRIOTS AND OPINION MAKERS:   Clive Jimmy William Brown, Teaching Practice Coordinator and Faculty of Education Transformation Chairperson at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, discusses how many South African student teachers choose familiar and comfortable school placements for their practical teaching experience 

A grounded JSB Community conversation with Kasi Child Youth Development founder Jazzman Simelane on building sustainable township youth programmes and the vision behind a new community-owned youth development hub in Daveyton

Community food gardens feed minds and bodies as learners return to class    

JSB ART: Designing Loudly: Why Maximalism Is Shaping South Africa’s Creative Future with Bulelwa Jordan-Tati is the founder and lead interior designer of Urban Blend Interiors

JSB Sessions: Freshlyground Returns with New Lead Vocalist Mbali Makhoba

NICO SMIT on all things Motoring

JSB SCIENCE: Space Weather 101: Why This Week Matters as the Space agency warns about geomagnetic storm with  Nhlanzeko Mbhele, the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) space weather forecaster

JSB HEALTH:  Smoking and the Skin- How smoking affects your appearance with founder of Epicutis skincare and senior lecturer for the Department of Dermatology at the  University of the Free State in Bloemfontein - Dr. Lehlohonolo Wa-Makhakhe  

JSB ENVIRONMENT: Climate justice advocate Sentle Nell unpacks what South Africa’s new climate laws really mean, how climate change is already reshaping everyday life for communities, and why environmental action must be rooted in justice, participation, and inclusion.    

JSB SPORT: Journalist, Zaahier Adams discusses Temba Bavuma’s recent finance deal with Mukuru and how the Proteas captain is leveraging his platform to empower underserved communities and inspire youth across Africa -   

WORD Domination; Reviving Young Voices: Busi Chaane on Bringing South Africa’s Literary Gems Back to Life  

Why money lessons may be the most important subject your child will ever learn with Stian de Witt, CFP®, Executive Head of Financial Planning at advisory firm NMG Benefits  

Feel Good Corner;  A Modern David and Goliath Triumph: How a South African Film Took on Hollywood — and Won with Brent Dawes, director of the South African animated film "David’’

#THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS, GRIOTS JanuWorry at Work: What the First 30 Days Reveal with  Anja van Beek, Talent & Culture Strategist, EQ-Driven Leadership & HR Expert, Executive Coach