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The focus of Disrupt II is a range of new works, dealing with the theme of disruption, evoking the zeitgeist of our times. The installation includes a selection from the artist’s series of 101 handmade artist books, entitled “101 ways to long for a home” seeks to subvert the traditional notion of linear word-based storytelling. It employs a fragmented visual language and relies o...

1. #TrevorNoah (Comedian speaks out on harrassment on the Daily Show | Therapy can be therapy) 2. #SAFTU (Trade Union gives Zwelinzima Vavi until close of business today to give reasons to why he should not be suspended) 3. #Somalia (Lower House of Parliament fails to provide presidential election date | Delays will impact international donor funding 4. #HermanMashaba (ActionSA leader slams DA Imm...

Agri SA’s research and analysis has revealed that the Ukraine-Russia crisis will have a serious impact on South Africa’s food security. With global wheat prices, multiple fuel hikes and agricultural input costs skyrocketing, AgriSA has called on government to take urgent action and suspend the fuel levies to provide relief for farmers. The organization believes that this intervention w...

The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that approximately two out of three adults are not getting enough sleep and that societal lack of sleep is a global health epidemic. Research has shown that insufficient sleep has a devastating effect on brain health. Lack of sleep has led linked to diseases such as Alzheimer’s, cancer, diabetes, infertility, heart attacks, weight gain and obesity....

Our next guest started his organization when he realized that sport and mentorship would become catalyst for the transformation of young minds. Set this against the backdrop of nature and helped by caring mentors, children get to apply what they learn in the classroom and within their communities. The project teaches environmental education, teaches children how to ride a mountain bicycle and prov...

For our next guest, making the decision to not have children and getting a vasectomy was the most liberating decision. When he shared his experience, he was met with a number of questions regarding his personal journey and the procedure. His post received over 500 comments on and 5 200 retweets. On the flipside, there were still some social media users who questioned the permanence of his decision...

1. #WhichSouthAfricans (Twitter responds to Ukranian Ambassador's comments at the Cape Town Press Club) 2. #StatsSA (DA calling for the release of Quarterly Labour Force Survey that was meant to be released last month) 3. #Sleepist (Criminal found in asleep in the car he intended to steal and social media was in stitches) 4. #MorneHarmse (The Samarai Killer is out on parole | Psychological evaluat...

1. #CWC2022 (Momentum Proteas women pull out a historic tournament win against defending champions, England) 2. #DearSA (Civil society group and Afriforum take on CoGTA to legally end National State of Disaster | Minister Dlamini Zuma has opposed the court application) 3. #HolidaySwindler (Tasneem Moosa hit back and says liquidation was the only option for poorly run company) 4. #Tressemme & #...

Drug dependency has become more prevalent amongst the youth hard with the average age at 12 years old. Further, South Africa has been listed amongst the top 10 in substance abuse worldwide. One of the major challenges of seeking help is the cost of rehabilitation centres. Our next guest has not only overcome his addiction, he has helped 300 people with finding rehabilitation services so they can k...

Our next guest hosts a weekly Twitter Space that engages emerging farmers on the challenges they face in the agricultural sector. The online community aims to bring together expertise and illustrate that agriculture can become a sustainable business. The #FarmingIndaba has engaged a range of issues such as the impact of the petrol hikes on input costs, livestock, irrigation systems, building new v...

1. #NaomiOsaka (Tennis ace was heckled during a match at Indiana Wells | Osaka compares her experiences to Williams sisters back in 2001) 2. #RaymondZondo (President Ramaphosa has appointed the Chief Justice as of 1st April 2022 | Mandisa Maya is appointed Deputy Chief Justice) 3. #KingGoodwillZwelithini (Cleansing ceremony held to mark first anniversary of the late King's passing) 4. #Comair (Bri...

Our next guest asked an interesting question on social media this past week: “Are you only focusing on what you can get from your partner? Or are you paying attention to what you can give?” This question not only highlights the importance of mutual benefit but also the tricky tightrope navigated between selflessness and self-preservation. Reciprocity is not just establishing social bal...

This week, we commemorate Global Recycling Day on 18th March. This day was created to help recognise and celebrate the benefits of recycling waste for the environment, businesses, and people. The day was first recognised by the United Nations in 2018 and has since birthed countless initiatives by governments, civil society groups and the private sector that have impacted environmental action and a...

#GDP (SA economy grows by 1,2% in the final quarter of 2021 | Annual growth sits at 4,9% for 2021 financial year according to Statistics SA) #Mbalula (Minister of Transport gets into a Twitter dispute with journalist, Ziyanda Ngcobo on the cryptic Ukraine tweet) #Pfizer (Twitter weighs in on the side effects of Vaccines in New reports from the US FDA | 100K doses will expire due to declining vacci...

The ancient holistic tradition of Qi Gong is used to harness the body’s natural energy to achieve peace and calm. The idea is to reset your energy, clearing any meridian pathway blockages that might be holding you back, to create clarity of mind and awaken one’s true nature. Qi Gong derives from the Chinese tradition’s understanding of energy centres called dantian and is believe...

Our next guest believes that children have the right to the best possible healthcare and aim to improve the health situation of vulnerable children in communities. Our next guest has just returned from a seven thousand kilometre journey around the country to raise funds for children’s health. This fundraising effort would go into paying for doctor’s appointments, paediatric surgeries,...

The Fruit Industry Social Compact is an accord between government, industry and labour. The aim of the accord is to achieve socio-economic growth within the fruit industry according to the guidelines of the National Development Plan. The stakeholders have mutually accepted the principles, guidelines and common objectives contained in the Fruit Industry Social Compact (FISC). Our next guest will un...

The Fruit Industry Social Compact is an accord between government, industry and labour. The aim of the accord is to achieve socio-economic growth within the fruit industry according to the guidelines of the National Development Plan. The stakeholders have mutually accepted the principles, guidelines and common objectives contained in the Fruit Industry Social Compact (FISC). Our next guest will un...

This green organization started over a meal where nine friends resolved to plant a thousand trees during Arbour Month (September) in Cape Town’s marginalized and under-greened communities. Along the way, the group researched the best places to plant the trees and found like-minded people to help their campaign gather momentum. Once the group completed their goal, schools were asking for tree...

#NathiMthethwa (Fana Moekena calls for the Minister of Arts and Culture to take responsibility economic strife of artists) #ISIS (US government has sanctioned four financial facilitators of the extremist group | Finance supporting conflicts in Uganda and Mozambique) #FuelHikesMustFall (SA motorists start a petition in protest of the R1,46 increase) #Libya (New transitional government approved by H...

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...