THE CHILL ZONE

Over two years a play called Ulwembu (‘spider web’ in isiZulu) was collaboratively developed with the aim of aim of tackling the scourge of the street drug whoonga / Nyaope. The play has been performed to diverse affected communities and for policymakers, impacting lives, and the production is now set to travel internationally. Guest: Dylan McGarry - Senior Researcher in Educational Sociology at t...

The Centre for Creative Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal will be hosting the 24th edition of the Time of the Writer Festival. This will be in the form of engaging, provocative and inspiring series of dinner table seminars each evening from March 15 to 21, 2021, at 7pm. Guest: Dr Ismail Mahomed is the director of the Centre for Creative Arts Guest: Niq Mhlongo – Author

SOSS is a smart device app that uses a crowd-share personal safety platform to connect to a public, volunteer network of nearby responders and protectors. The network of responders and protectors is made up of not only the user’s personalised list of emergency contacts, but also sends an SOS call for help to nearby Emergency Response and to community members who have signed up to be active allies...

PASS OVER is a great contemporary piece that resonates globally Pass Over will be staged in commemoration of Black History Month. Although mainly celebrated in America, the play will inspire South Africans to have the tough discourse around issues of common interest like police brutality and white supremacy long after Apartheid. Guest: Kabomo – Musical Composer

Back in 2003 Lekau Sehoana took an Old torn Sneaker and redesigned them so he could have Shoes to wear. the Sneakers became a hit and people started moving them. 16 Years later he launched DRIP, turning his Pain into a Footwear Brand. Guest: Lekau Sehoana – Founder of Drip Footwear

An Online campaign starring some of South Africa’s established as well as new artistic talent has been launched to address the impact of gender-based violence in SA. Guest: University of Cape Town academic Mandla Mbothwe who is also co-artistic director of Magnet Theatre.

On the 25th and 26th of February a free Craft Cannabis Summit will be held to not only profile and showcase the Cannabis industry in SA, but to share information for those who are interested in investing or partake in the industry. Guest: Trenton Birch-CEO and Founder of Cheeba Academy

Guest : Kim Berman-Founder of TLC

8 Consulting is a 100% black woman owned company with hopes to grow further into the Business Intelligence space, while also using our skills to teach and encourage young women in disadvantaged communities to take an interest in data and analytics. Guest: Maryjane Ngwane - Chief Executive Officer and Founder of 8 Consulting

Business Arts South Africa and the British Council Southern Africa Arts have partnered to launch a hybrid live-and-digital platform called ASSEMBLY. The platform will be unveiled on the 25th of March 2021. Basa CEO has described it as a vehicle for showcasing Basa's latest research into the creative sector. It will be a two-day programme featuring insights from leading arts practitioners and busin...

With valentines day around the corner, Soweto Theatre together with IYM Productions brings you the perfect celebration of Love and new beginnings. The Love Bite virtual concert will take place from the 13-14 February 2021 and will be streamed live on vimeo and screened from Soweto Theatre exclusively on the 14th Feb. Guest: renowned International and ethnic jazz musician Ndyebo

Guest: Ndumiso Ramate - Foundet Soweto Ink

A World-First Whatsapp Arts Festival Is Now Live, With The Ground-Breaking 2021 My Body My Space: Public Arts Festival (Mbms). It Was Officially Launched On Friday 29th January And Will Run Through March. The 2021 Mbms Festival Is Curated By The Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaborative (Fatc), And Funded By The National Department Of Sports, Arts And Culture (Dsac) And The National Arts Council (Nac)...

South African Master Distiller of a range of proudly South African whiskies will be inducted into Whisky Magazine’s Whisky Hall of Fame. He has distilled whiskies such as Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky and Three Ships Whisky. Guest: Andy Watts - SA Whisky Master Distiller

The Vegan Chef started as a tiny food cart in Sandton. They are a proudly: SA organization, which has a commitment to an uplifting ethos that promotes social and economic change and progress. They say they pride themselves in creating delectable gourmet and artisanal vegan food that is good for you and great for the planet. Guest: Sue Gajathar - Founder of The Vegan Chef

From the 27th of January to the 14th of February The Market Theatre and the Roodepoort Theatre in association with Theatre rocket presents Kamphoer – die verhaal van Susan Nell Guest: Sandra Prinsloo – Actress in the Afrikaans production Kamphoer as well as a director. The drama is based on the best-selling and debut novel Kamphoer by Francois Smit and the non-fiction publication The Boer Whore by...

Zibusiso Makhathini South African, Durban based Jazz Pianist, Producer and Electronic musician. Zibusiso grew up in a musical familywhich later influenced him to pursue music as a career by studying and obtaining a degree in music at the University of KwaZulu-Natal Howard College. He will be performing at the African Canva in virtual concert which is initiated as part of a partnership between The...

Today on our Made In SA feature we profile ZETHU footwear company , which designs and produces leather shoes in South Africa. ZETU is set up as a state of the art purpose-built manufacturing facility in South Africa to produce high quality shoes for local and export markets. Guest: Reggi Xaba, founder and managing director of the ZETU footwear company

A new participative gallery has opened on Durban’s North Coast. The gallery is Only A Few Weeks Old and was opened during the Festive Season. The idea behind it is to Utilise The Space To Showcase The Work Of The Local Art Community. Currently only Art From KZN Artists is currently On Show. Guest: Jane Digby – Gallerist / curator and artist

The Eastern Cape Film Festival is an annual platform for filmmakers with Workshops, screenings, networking with industry professionals and stakeholders. The Festival has partnered with an all-female production company, Slate 2 Productions to create awareness around mental illness through a new short film titled Eruption. Guest: Nceba Nmqolomba – Festival founder and Director

Vuttomi Liquids is a family run South African Beverage Company, who sell and distribute a range of products to the foodservice industry. The family had a café at a hospital before starting their current brand. served as a stepping stone for Vuttomi Liquids to see the light. Some of their offerings include Gin and coffee. Guest: Nonhlanhla (Noni) Ditshego - CEO and co-founder of Vuttomi Liquids, wh...

HOW ARE YOU KEEPING YOUR CHILDREN ENETRTAINED THESE HOLIDAYS? HERE ARE MONEY-FREE WAYS PARENTS CAN KEEP THEIR KIDDIES OCCUPIED AND DEVELOPING OVER THE HOLIDAYS? GUEST: LARA SCHONFIELD - Occupational Therapist and the Co-founder of Play Sense

During the festive season, excessive consumption of alcohol becomes a major issue in the country. Heineken South Africa wants to changing the behaviour of drinkers on excessive consumption and promote responsible consumption and making it aspirational. GUEST: MILLICENT MAROGA - Corporate Affairs Director for Heineken South Africa.

As a chemical engineering graduate, Farirai Sanyika found her success as a travel entrepreneur a surprise travel entrepreneur a surprise — even to herself. But since kicking off the Gophari travel blog in 2017, Sanyika hasn’t looked back. The travel blogger’s post-graduation trip to Mauritius sparked her travel obsession. GUEST: FARIRAI SANYIKA – Travel Entrepreneur

After a forced hiatus from live performances, pianist, singer and composer, Thandi Ntuli is delighted to return to the stage with her sextet which includes Sphelelo Mazibuko on drums, Keenan Ahrends on guitar, Shane Cooper on bass, Sthe Bhengu on trumpet and Mthunzi Mvubu on alto saxophone and flute. GUEST: THANDI NTULI - PIANIST, SINGER AND COMPOSER