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The 2019 election is around the corner and the National Children’s Theatre (NCT) is started the year with a production enlightening children on the voting process. Duck for President is a musical adaptation of Doreen Cronin’s best-selling children’s book. The witty, fast-paced script with catchy songs takes audience on an entertaining and fun journey through the election process… Guests: Matthew C...

Nomaka Epainette Mbeki (née Moerane), commonly known as "MaMbeki", was the mother of former South African president Thabo Mbeki and widow of political activist Govan Mbeki. She lived in Ngcingwane, a rural hamlet near Dutywa, one of South Africa's poorest municipalities. guest: Mr Madoda Mbeki – MaMbeki was his aunt (married to tat’omncinci Govan)

Yesterday Jason Rohde sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing his For the past couple of years we’ve heard plenty reports about husbands and wives who kill each other. Is this a matter of dividing the estate or being after someone’s estate? What exactly do people talk about when preparing for marriage if these are the aftermaths of a marriage? Is marriage worthy of the society we live in right...

Guest: Yvonne Kgame – Author, teacher, inspirational speaker

Violence in schools is a global phenomenon, with South Africa being no exception. Yesterday a Grade 5 learner stabbed a fellow pupil to death in the North West and there have been many other related incidents across the country. It’s clear that SA schools have become a war zone. What fuels this violence and how do we end it? Also What role should parents play? Guests: Maano Ramadwa – Qualified Tea...

Home cleaning services app SweepSouth is expecting to post a top line revenue of R100 million by the end of the financial year, as demand for its services increases across SA. The Cape Town-based start-up, launched in 2014 by co-founders Aisha Pandor (CEO) and Alen Ribic (CTO), allows users to book and pay for cleaning services by connecting them with domestic workers. GUEST: Aisha Pandor – CEO an...

Afro-pop sensation Vusi Nongxo known as, Vusi Nova, has stolen the hearts of music fans with his romantic Xhosa ballads for close to a decade. The Port Elizabeth-born musician's love for soul music started at the tender age of 14 when he moved to Johannesburg. He told Youth Village he was always drawn to music. GUEST: Vusi Nova

Guest: Sipho Rihlamvu – Director at Disability Identity and Events

Yesterday the Institute of Race Relations, in conjunction with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), released the findings of a poll into public perceptions of taxi use, safety, crime and related violence. The findings are set out in four sections: Taxi Use, Road Safety, Taxi Safety and Taxi-Related Violence and Crime. Guests: Gareth van Onselen - Head of Politics and Governance at t...

Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom about the 14th edition of Meetings Africa – he touched on visa regulations and how they impact on the number of tourists we attract to SA. He also spoke about the need to put SA on the world map as a favourable choice for both business and leisure GUESTS: Derek Hanekom - minister of tourism

The African Union of the Blind conference will be held this week. Visually Impaired leaders from around Africa will be part of the two day conference. Issues that will be tabled out will be pertaining to the blindness sector in Africa and the challenges that they face as visually impaired persons. GUEST: Lesibana Movundlela

Jonathan Jansen, rector at the University of the Free State, in an article for the Mail and Guardian newspaper strongly stated that, "If our children are to stand tall, they must master the language used to exclude them." This was him highlighting that English is the language of choice in schools because indigenous languages are poorly taught. Today we look at the importance of teaching children t...

Guest: Veli Ndaba - Motivational Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur, Life and Business Coach

Meetings Africa is a pan-African trade show that has been in existence for 13 years. The show was born in response to the global meeting’s industry growing recognition of Africa as a sought-after events destination. Exhibitors and attendees of the events will be given a platform to showcase their offerings to African associations, and international and local corporate planners. GUEST: Barba Gaogan...

Royal Kids NPO partners with Marriott International, parent company of Protea Hotels by Marriott. A Cape Town woman called Danolene Johanessen has for a long time been involved in initiatives to improve the lives of young people living in impoverished communities. In 2012 she decided to do something to assist children whose families do not have the funds needed to purchase good school uniforms. Th...

Today we’re focusing on clairvoyance with Kathryn Valdal Fourie. She’ll tell us a bit about the importance of spiritual connection and we will also do some lives readings. GUEST: Kathryn Valdal Fourie.

Guest: Dr Alamain Mnene – Systems Thinker and Leadership Dynamics Specialist

Veteran jazz musician Dorothy Masuka passed away over the weekend. Mam’s Dorothy was 83 years old and before her passing, she had been suffering from complications related to hypertension after suffering a mild stroke last year. One of her last stage performances was at mam’Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's funeral last year. On social media, tributes have been pouring in for Mam’Masuka. GUEST: Mme Lill...

Poppy’s is a casual restaurant serving a Portuguese and Italian cuisine. Their menu shows off dishes including pasta, chicken tikka, baby chicken, surf and turf, fresh seafood dishes including prawns and calamari and even egg, steak and chips. Poppy’s also offers a great selection of drinks at reasonable prices. The restaurant pumps up in the evenings, focusing on the nightlife in the area. guest:...

Bexta Ndabalime is a Motswana-born, Zimbabwe-raised South African DJ, comedian and actor. With many years in the entertainment industry having worked in radio, television, MC-ing, stand-up comedy, events, record company and a prolific live DJing stint, Bexta has honed his abilities to capture a crowd with either his musical selection and mixing skills or his personality. After five years at UCT Ra...

K&M concierge is a company which was established in year 2016 to provide concierge and lifestyle management solutions. This is a private company founded by Nhlaka Mpunzana. The company is a level 1 BB/BEE contributor and was established to launch a fully black owned concierge company and to promote the improvement of quality service offerings in the tourism and hospitality sectors. GUEST: Nhlakani...

The prestigious Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo Cape Town will return to Val de Vie Estate on 2 March 2019. Set against the spectacular backdrop of the Paarl-Franschhoek mountains, this stylish sporting and social event marks the peak of the South African polo season. The ninth annual event, a highlight on the Western Cape calendar, will focus on the sport that has shown a sharp rise in popularity and...

The 13th Edition of the Limpopo Marula festival starts today and will continue until the 02nd of March. Since 2006, the event attracts more and more people from various corners of the country and our SADC partners. Adding to this marvel heritage festival is the picteresque festival destination which is the town of Phalaborwa which abounds tourist facilities and attractions. And more than this, it...

The Armed Forces Day main event is currently underway in Cape Town, marking the sinking of the SS Mendi in the English Channel in 1917 when over 600 SA Native Labour Corps members and 33 crew members died. Armed Forces Day is a day on which the South African population honours men and women of the South African National Defence Force by affirming its support and gratitude to them for upholding the...

While men argue that women lose respect and become arrogant when they earn more, women believe that such issues would not exist if men were doing their part and being providers? But what does this mean for the economics of a relationship? Are men uncomfortable with women having more money than them? Does this make the man jealous? Is a man capable of being jealous of his woman? Who should be more...