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Our next guest has been celebrating the graduation of the class of 2021 and has equipped 197 graduates to take the next step in their agricultural journey. The Western Cape MEC for Agriculture, Dr. Ivan Meyer has challenged these students to become active participants in the economic recovery and help the provincial government in building more agricultural schools. The Elsenburg Agricultural Train...

After someone dies, some of our most valued and fulfilling experiences are often coloured with a tinge of pain. Although depression and grief are different, both experiences may cause someone to retreat from the routines of daily life: A person may cut off from sources of support. A person may withdraw socially and emotionally. A person may also disengage from activities they found fulfilling and...

#PublicWageBill (Minister Ayanda Dlodlo set to meet with unions after the Constitutional Court judgment | Unions have not ruled out national strike action) #ThulasNxesi (National Labour Migration Policy open for public comment | Companies will be fined up to R100 000 for noncompliance) #FIFA & #EUFA (International Football bodies’ bans Russian clubs from hosting or participating in footb...

One out of four people are affected by cancer in South Africa. Our next guest’s personal experience with cancer compelled her to form the Machi Filotimo Cancer Project. Since launching the project, she has launched a cyclethon that is aimed at raising funds for patient care and creating cancer awareness. The event challenges everyday South Africans to support cancer survivors, make a differe...

Our next guest has launched its latest initiative, “Little Acts of Heart” and is calling on South Africans to help others, no matter how small or big. The organization would like to capture these moments of heart, and encourage South Africans to share their experiences in a bid to record one million selfless acts. As a reward for reaching a million selfless acts, our next guest has com...

#KetanjiBrownJackson (President Bident nominated the first black, female Supreme Justice as #BlackHistoryMonth closes out) #ThandiModise (Minister of Defense launches probe into State Security Agency corruption) #Proteas (Kyle Verrynne's maiden century puts SA in the driving seat on Day 4 of the second Test) #JuliusMalema (EFF leader beats Parliament's bid to get CIC to apologize to the Judicial S...

Spiritual practice has undergone a dramatic modern resurgence as more and more people seek guidance from the ‘higher powers’ given the complexities of our world today. This week, we discuss the importance of rituals and why we should be guided when undertaking traditional customs. If listeners have questions on their spiritual journey with the ancestors, they can join the conversation...

Last week, Honey-makers from across the Ngaka Modiri Molema District converged on Witpan farm to assist one of their own harvest 160 beehives. Mr Sello Nthoesane is a farmer in Tswaing Local Municipality and is one of many beekeepers who were recently trained on beekeeping management by the Department of Agriculture in the North West. Our next guest has been assisting emerging beekeepers through t...

  #ColinFarrell (Actor was not allowed to smoke during the Batman movie) #SamuelLJackson (Producer honoured with the prestigious Chairman’s Award from the NAACP) #BonkoKhoza (Twitter reacts to the Wife actor eating from a fan’s plate) #AmandaDuPont (Actress recently went under the knife) #PearlThusi (Actress share painful time in career before Wu Assassins) Guest: Refuwe Letsooa &...

  Our next guest started her music career in a band and broke away to compete on South African Idols. She makes a return to music as a solo artist with her debut album, Serendipity. She launched her first three singles (Eternal, Pills and Warning Signs) of the album at her launch earlier this month. Guest:   Sarah Joy Swanepoel – Singer and Songwriter

  Who does not love a home cooked meal? How about Seven Colours on Sunday afternoon? Our next guest goes into the heart of South African homes to see how people really make their Sunday kos meals. The show is inspired by the unique tradition of ‘colourful Sunday cooking’ and the sharing of experiences, even going as far as sending recipes via DMs. In each episode, audiences see fa...

  GUEST: Adekunle Owolabi - Social Commentator

  GUEST: Reggie Ngcobo - Media Liaison Officer and Spokesperson of the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

  GUEST: Ziyanda Mazamisa - Mindset Coach and the founder of Young Minds Coaching programme  

Developing farmers who struggle to gain access to machinery may need to consider hiring a contractor rather than buying their own equipment. This is due to the cost of importing farming equipment, high transportation costs and interest rates have contributed to the increase in machinery prices. With limited financial equity to acquire their equipment, emerging farmers need to navigate how to remai...

#MmusiMaimane (One Movement SA’s petition call on government to ‘stop parliament throwing away votes’) #NERSA (Power regulator will decide on Eskom's proposed tariff hikes will get approved this week) #SowetoDerby (National Football Supporters’ Association set to protest at the Chiefs-Pirates game on 5th March | PSL still have not reopened stadia for fans) #Ethiopia (Govern...

Spiritual practice has undergone a dramatic modern resurgence as more and more people seek guidance from the ‘higher powers’ given the complexities of our world today. This week, we focus on symbolism and the role that animals play in our spiritual relationship with our ancestors. Animals feature prominently in conveying symbolism of sacred power and messages in our dreams. In more pra...

Have you ever thought you were whole and healed from a past trauma, only to experience an unexpected trigger that robs you of the sense of stability and confidence you depend on to live your best life? While you may rely on different sources to meet our various human needs, there are connections between our emotional, physical and spiritual health. According to the modality of holistic therapy, it...

Eco-bricks have become a sustainable construction material alternative that responds to global pollution by using non-recyclables such as chip packets, carrier bags, bottle tops and others. These bottle bricks have been used around the world for over 20 years as a building brick and a powerful tool to connect people with their waste. Our next guest collects these bricks and has several drop-off po...

#AceMagashule (Zondo Commission is not a court of law | Threatens to air Luthuli House secrets) #Euphonik & #DJFresh (GBV case reopened against former 947 DJs) #JuliusMalemaVsAfriforum (Malema concludes testimony | Gunner: Struggle songs have a place in democratic South Africa) #YellowSunday (Major roadblocks impeding campaigning for Nelson Chamisa's rally | country goes to municipal by-electi...

#TrevorNoah (Talk show host going to the White House to MC the Correspondents’ Dinner) #ZachHorwitz (Former NFL player and actor swindled of R9,8 billion in ponzi scheme) #MinnieDlamini (Media personality announced her divorce with Quinton Jones) #CassperNyovest (Rapper has a dream of playing in the PSL) #LeratoKganyago (DJ & entrepreneur shutdown Valentine’s Day) Guest: Refuwe Let...

The Sony World Photography awards are held to support and build photographic communities, globally. Our next guest has just been announced the national winner for his portrait, Montsho. The portrait opens conversations around the representation of the black body and black lives, challenging the idea that blackness is homogenous.  He is going to represent South Africa in the global competition...

Our next guest took a leap of faith when she left her job in Finance to pursue her music career. As she took that fateful leap, the pandemic struck. This didn’t stop her. During the course of the pandemic, four tracks off her highly-anticipated debut album were featured in the musical score of the second season of Netflix’s mega-hit show, Blood and Water. This month, FRYA drops her deb...

The Arts are a strong representation of local talent and a tool for the sustenance of our identity and culture. This is why it is important that the sector is recognised and supported by corporate South Africa. This industry was hard hit in the past few years following the pandemic. As curfew and lockdown restrictions have been lifted, this is an important time for corporate SA to invest in creati...