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Quantam

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Jul 8, 2026

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Trending Topics: Social Media in the last 24 hours 28.12.2021

  #OscarMabuyane (Eastern Cape Premier is losing his ANC contingency quickly) #ChristmasBabies (Department of Health released the statement on the 747 new births | KZN Health MEC concerned over the rate of teenage pregnancy) #Somalia (President Abdullahi suspends Prime Minister Roble over corruption allegations) #Catherine (Duchess of Cambridge lends her piano skills to Christmas Benefit conc...

Festive Special: Revamping Christmas leftovers 28.12.2021

After all the Christmas festivities are said and done, there are plenty of leftovers in the fridge from the weekend. Usually, these leftovers last through the last few days of the year. However, not everybody is a fan of eating leftovers. Our next guest will be helping us find craft ways to repurpose those leftovers and give them a new lease on life. Guest:  Nwabisa Lisa- Chef and founder of...

Wellness Corner: setting up your wellness vision board for 2022 28.12.2021

  New Year’s is a time for fresh starts, reprioritizing and goal setting. As you’re reflecting on the physical, professional and financial goals you hope to manifest in 2022, don’t forget to take your emotional well-being into consideration. Adopting steps to be happier instead of “better” can have a greater impact and can lead to a general sense of contentment....

Planting the Seeds: animal vaccinations 28.12.2021

  Our next guest has met with the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development to discuss the impact of inadequate vaccine supply to combat livestock diseases. This comes after the country has experienced above average rainfall in the past few months. Given the recent outbreak of locusts as a result of this excess rainfall, farmers are concerned about the outbreak of deadly di...

Trending Topics: Social Media in the last 72 hours 27.12.2021

  #DesmondTutu (The Archbishop Emeritus has passed away at 90 years old | Tributes pour in from around the world for the Nobel Peace Prize laureate) #CyrilRamaphosa (President appoints two new ConstitutionalCourt judges: Narandran "Jody" Kollapen and Rammaka Steven Mathopo) #ChristmasMass (Archbishop Thabo Makgoba warns that SA could turn an authoritarian state) #NelsonMandela (Department of...

Little ones: Back to School planning 27.12.2021

  From the glue sticks to the reams of paper and even toilet rolls, back-to-school stationery shopping is no joke. With schools requiring more than one of each item for the entire year, you may be wondering if your pocket can manage all that strain. As we slowly switch gears, our next guest will help us to beat the panic buying and get back-to-school ready ahead of the new academic year. She...

Secondhand Marketplace: Maraki Sustainable Community Project 27.12.2021

  In 2016, our next guest started a small gardening, clean-up and environmental awareness initiative that attracted the community of Eldorado Park to its daily greening activities. Research has shown that there are benefits to starting green initiatives in communities, particularly for marginalized groups. Many of the volunteers involved in the project say that the gardens are a source of hea...

Wellness Corner: career goal-setting and creating meaningful work 27.12.2021

  Setting career goals is a combination of art and science. When a person is feeling stuck in their career, it may be time to engage in self-reflection. Some people are looking to change careers. Some people may be considering starting a new business venture and others may want to upgrade their skills. As we look to the new year, our next guest helps us navigate setting new career goals. She...

Trending Topics: Social Media in the last 72 hours 20.12.2021

  #Rassie (Director of SA Rugby update videos go viral and SA Twitter approve of this application for the Gwijo Squad) #JacobZuma (High Court rules that medical parole was unlawful and former President ordered to return to prison) #Kentucky (Over 70 dead and hundreds injured in a series of tornadoes in the United States | Governor gives update on the missing persons due to the natural disaste...

Little ones: Island Adventures 20.12.2021

  Our next guest has launched an interactive game across their children's channels that will be available on all bouquets during the holidays. The game brings together your children’s favourite television characters into a world that encourages play and learning through puzzles, memory games, colouring exercises and other experiences to engage youngsters. The game is a safe online and a...

Wellness Corner: navigate difficult social questions this festive season 20.12.2021

  Many of us have made the trek home and taken some well-deserved time off. Some of us have arrived to warm welcomes and hours of story-telling about the year that was with our families. Some people have experienced comments about our weight and how the city has treated us well. Others have faced the pressures of answering intrusive questions on partners, getting married or having children. H...

Christmas Special: Planning Your Christmas lunch spread 20.12.2021

  Its five days before Christmas and for some homes, that means planning ahead of the lunch menu is in full swing. There is always a heated debate on what classic dish to make, who is responsible for the shopping and whether your dish will make it onto the table. Our next guest helps us navigates the last minute rush and gives us sage advice on putting together the perfect spread for any budg...

Secondhand Marketplace: Re.Bag and Re.Use initiative 20.12.2021

  Empty bread plastic bags, two litre milk bottle labels, bread bags and courier bags are just some of the plastic that has been repurposed into creating delightful, bright and beautiful shopping bags. It takes approximately 30 empty bread bags, and eight hours to complete one bag. Our next guest said lockdown helped dust off her hobby of crochet and fuse it with her love for recycling. Today...

Travel and Leisure: off-grid adventures 15.12.2021

Are you hoping to escape the daily hustle and spend time in the great outdoors? Going off-grid may be the answer as it provides tourists an opportunity to experience a generous dollop of Mother Nature: fresh, country air, cascading waterfalls, the gentle sound of birdsong, winding mountain paths and miles of untouched landscapes. Going off-grid has become popular option as many tourists are lookin...

Wellness Corner:  mental health and the crisis of meaning 15.12.2021

Terms like “existential crisis”, “spiritual intelligence” and “self-awareness” have gained traction with the impact of Covid-19 pandemic and a growing consciousness of the precarious state of the earth. This has led many people to take a step back, redefine what matters most in life and what is no longer important in life. This approach has proven to be a positi...

Trending Topics: Social Media in the last 24 hours 15.12.2021

#ZEP (Zimbabwean Exemption Permit Holders Association head to court to overturn withdrawal of ZEP | Minister Motsoaledi said Cabinet decision on ZEP still stands) #BobiWine (Opposition leader has been placed under house arrest ahead of by-elections) #G7Meeting (World leaders converge on Liverpool to discuss Prevention of conflict, Development of Vaccines and the Green Agenda) #SamuelEto’o (S...

Planting the Seeds: celebrating Agri-Expo 14.12.2021

The Cape of Good Hope Agricultural Society was established in 1831 and this year, celebrates its 190th anniversary. As South Africa’s oldest agricultural society, it is responsible for the first Department of Agriculture in the Cape in 1886, and Agricultural College in 1888. Today, Agri-Expo has taken forward the values of the agricultural society in their role as the interlocker between sta...

Trending Topics: Social Media in the last 24 hours 14.12.2021

#MissUniverse (Lalela Mswane is placed second runner-up at the pageant held in Israel) #DDMabuza (Delegated with presidential duties whilst President Ramaphosa isolates after contradicting COVID-19) #DStvCompactCup (Irvin Khoza announces new mid-season tournament | Soccer Twitter weigh in on announcement) #JulianAssange (The U.S. government won an appeal against a ruling by a London district judge...

Wellness Corner: unpacking the misconceptions of therapy 14.12.2021

There are plenty of myths surrounding therapy from “it’s a last resort”; “not many people go” or “it’s only for people with a mental health diagnosis”. Many of these myths about how therapy works and whether it’s actually helpful still persist in modern times. If these myths go unresolved, they can prevent people from seeking professional help...

From Cape to Musina: Trucking around the country 14.12.2021

Today, we catch up with one of many truck drivers that listen to the station and were featured earlier this year during the segment. Where are they now? Today, Mavis Ndumo returns to show. She was the first female truck driver we had interviewed back in April and she had just transitioned from long-distance bus driving for international tourists. Guest:  Mavis Ndumo - Truck Operator  

Secondhand Marketplace: Seismic testing and environmental harm 13.12.2021

Our next guest has joined forces with three environmental non-profit organizations and has launched an urgent court interdict to stop seismic testing earlier this month. They argued that there was no public engagement with local communities on the testing. The other applicants are Border Deep Sea Angling Association, Kei Mouth Ski Boat Club and Greenpeace Africa. The coalition also argued that the...

Trending Topics: Social Media in the last 72 hours 13.12.2021

#VusiThembekwayo (Entrepreneur accused of GBV in Sunday World article | New statement released by Thembekwayo denying allegations of assault) #BirthCerficates (CormSA protest outside of Dept. Home Affairs | Migrant children being denied right to education due to birth certificate backlog) #CompetitionCommission (Landmark agreement with Lancet on COVID-19 PRC testing price reduction to R500) #Thabo...

Entertainment Wrap: weekly update on your entertainment news 10.12.2021

  #NickCannon (Mogul broke his silence on the death of his youngest child) #RebelWilson (Actress shared how her team questioned the year of health) #JonahHill (Actor shared his G.O.A.T experience with Meryl Streep) #Emtee (Rapper says children keep him out of trouble) #LalelaMswane (Miss SA opts for using second-hand clothing for Miss Universe competition) #LamiezHolworthy (DJ leaves a strong...

New Single Release:  Khazozo – Vuma Babe 10.12.2021

  Our next guest did not let his blindness stop him from pursuing his dream of making music a reality. Hailing from Kwa-Zulu Natal, this passionate guitarist has used his gift to tell his story and share positive messages that encourage communities to support persons with disabilities. He has shared the stage with the likes of Glenn Jones, Oletta Adams, Babsy Mlangeni and the late Steve Kekan...

Arts Friday:  Festival of Lights at Johannesburg Zoo 10.12.2021

  The Festival of Lights has brightened up Johannesburg Zoo with an enchanting display of life-sized animal illuminations throughout its various walkways. The festival is a partnership between Joburg Theatre, Joburg City Parks and City Power to provide a festive experience where families can picnic under the stars. This festival also includes a night market and exciting programme of live musi...

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