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Our Objective is to play our part in supporting small business in this difficult time. Today we focus on cooperatives and how they have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. GUEST:Olga Kgame – Bumbisizwe Cooperative designs and Décor. Guest: Phakamile Siyo - Sme consultant and currently working with 8 co operatives in the ndlambe local municipality an administrative area in the sarah baartman di...

The killing of Nathaniel Julius outside his home in Eldorado Park on August 26, allegedly by a police officer who shot the teenager in the head and chest, has sparked anger in the country. Not only was the teenager unarmed, he was also living with Down syndrome. Because his ability to communicate was limited, he was unable to respond to officers’ questions. GUEST: Ziyanda Stuurman – Researcher and...

Mary J Blige in many respects was the 90's artist that helped to open the door for pure Hip Hop to merge with R&B paving the way for 00's and the 2010's R&B stars. GUEST: RJ BENJAMIN

The Nubian Music Festival is closing off Women’s Month celebrating women with the sounds of Judith Sephuma, Sho Madjozi, Lady Zamar, Aus Tebza and Amanda Black tomorrow Saturday 29 August from 3pm. Held annually at Hartbeespoort Dam during summer -, it has moved to virtual platforms with The Palace of the Lost City as the backdrop. Guest: Judith Sephuma – Singer & songwriter

26 Years into our democracy, in the year 2020, what are the current dynamics of dating across the colour line? Aldecia and Andrew are a South African based couple. Aldecia is South African and Andrew is Australian. They document some part of our lives on Youtube, their videos show you glimpse of their relationship, family, travels and adventures in South Africa, Australia and other countries aroun...

Live-Cook Channel is a solidarity initiative for the culinary industry. Live-Cook episodes are streamed on YouTube. Participants can purchase tickets via Webtickets and receive a box of ingredients to cook along with the chef. Guest: Barbara Elshove – Co Producer Live Cook Channel

South Africa’s Covid-19 recovery rate improved to 85% by yesterday (Wednesday 26 August), Health Minister Zweli Mkhize reported. A cumulative total of 615 701 confirmed Covid-19 cases in South Africa have been recorded. The total number of Covid-19-related deaths is 13 502. Guest: Prof Burtram Fielding - Director of Research Development at the University of Western Cape and Virologist specializing...

Dr Samantha Govender qualified as a Paediatrician and also has a diploma in child health from the college of medicine South Africa as well as her Masters in Medicine Paediatrics from the University of KZN. I also have a Post Graduate Diploma in Paediatric Palliative care from the university of Cape townMy greatest achievement thus far is being a member of Patch SA- Palliative treatment for childre...

ASK AFRIKA has released the latest research results on the socio-economic impact Covid-19 has on SA Citizens. Guest: Andrea Rademeyer – Ceo Ask Afrika

Today we are focusing on an indigenous medicinal plant called RUBIA CORDIFOLIA (INTALIBOMBO) it is called MANJISHTA in Indian Medicine. We will also look at VITAMIN C. Guest: Jean francois sobiecki – Ethnobotanist, Medicinal Plant, Researcher & Qualified Nutritionist.

According to the research by SABDC, 58% of homes in South Africa do not have a single book. The annual National Book Week (NBW), which actively celebrates books through indigenous language reading festivals across the country, will move online this year due to the coronavirus pandemic taking place 7-13 September 2020. Guest: Elitha Van Der Sandt - CEO South African Book Development Council

‘We are not safe’. These were the words of #FunkItImWalking founder Nomsa Mazwai as she addressed the President of the Republic in March of this year. In her presentation she highlighted that we cannot say we are free when women are unable to walk the streets of the country without fear. Guest: Nomsa Mazwai – Founder #FunkItImWalking / General Manager Soweto Theatre

Guest: Ms Gugu Ntuli - SABC GE: Corporate Affairs and Marketing Guest: Ms Nicky Newton-King - Former CEO: Johannesburg Stock Exchange

August 20th saw what would have been the 101 birthday of Noni Jabavu born into a family of intellectuals in the Eastern Cape. Jabavu went on to become an iconic woman in African literary. Guest: Nomakhosazana Xaba – Anthologist, essayist, short story writer and poet. While at WiSER (Wits Institute for Social and Economic Research) she continues her long-term project, writing a biography of Helen N...

Every Tuesday we shall be delving in to Indigenous Knowledge and learning about cultures all around our country, continent and the world. The New Year of the Basotho in 2020 began last week on Hothwasa Ha Kgwedi (the New Moon). Cosmology will foreground this new year and the cosmic knowledge of the Basotho. GUEST: Mocholoko Dr. Zulumathabo Zulu

Broadway Sweets is a family founded and run business and produced locally, they have given us 10 Sweet Hampers to make life a bit sweet. Guest: Michelle Jacobs - Head of Marketing and Advertising Broadway Sweets

A young medical doctor from a small village under Ixopo in KwaZulu Natal who beat the odds and continues to bloom where she is planted. She is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner and currently practices as a Medical Officer at Rietvlei District Hospital. She completed her matric at the age of 17, being one of the top 10 matriculants in E...

Our Objective is to play our part in supporting small business in this difficult time. We shall feature different experts every Monday who can assist & boos your small business to the next level. GUEST: Uyanda Manana – Managing Director of Digital Agency Conversation LAB With over 18 years of experience in Brand strategy and Integrated Marketing Communications, Uyanda has managed campaigns on some...

The BIO Africa Convention is taking place digitally from today until Wednesday 26 August. The convention continues with its aim of creating a platform for showcasing African innovations and technologies, creating a platform for funders to interact with start-up companies requiring funding, learn of recent policies and regulations, and presenting an educational programme through high-profile speake...

Busi Mhlongo (28 October 1947 – 15 June 2010), born as Victoria Busisiwe Mhlongo, was a virtuoso singer, dancer and composer originally from Inanda in Natal, South Africa. Drawing on various South African styles such as Mbaqanga, Maskanda, Marabi and traditional Zulu, fused with contemporary elements from jazz, funk, rock, gospel, rap, opera, reggae and West African music she produced a fresh and...

The official opening ceremony of the BIO AFRICA DIGITAL CONVENTION 2020 will be marked through a high level Panel deliberating on the lessons of Africa’s experience in the fight against COVID-19. GUEST: Dr Nhlanhla Msomi - President of Africa Bio

A married couple shares their love story of building a family when one member is infected with HIV. Nozibele was 22 years old when she found out she was HIV positive. It was by coincidence. There was a wellness day event planned at work and everyone was encouraged to attend; to participate in the different activities planned. I had already made up my mind that I wasn’t going to join the festivitie...

Live-Cook Channel is a solidarity initiative for the culinary industry. Live-Cook episodes are streamed on YouTube. Participants can purchase tickets via Webtickets and receive a box of ingredients to cook along with the chef. GUEST: Barbara Elshove – Co Producer Live Cook Channel

We have seen the hashtag #JusticeForKwasa, The death of 20-year-old Asithandile “Kwasa” Zozo Lugalo has sent shock waves across the country. The Wits University biology student was allegedly stabbed by her boyfriend. It is reported she was stabbed in front of her 10-year-old sister and 20-year-old cousin at their home. What would make a young man believe that it is acceptable to stab and kill a yo...

UIF closed applications are now reopened. You can still lodge their UIf claims until 15 September. You can’t claim for EMERGENCY UIF and for RETRENCHENT UIF Guest: Mike Bagraim - Labour law expert