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The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant is an academic initiative that seeks to support early-career African researchers focused on innovative research that will contribute to the advancement of environmental solutions. This year’s winner is Dr. Gideon Idowu from the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) in Nigeria. Dr. Idowu explored the health effects of micro-plastics on the...

Have you ever started a fitness program and then quit? If you answered yes, you're not alone. Many people have started fitness programs. Many land up quitting before reaching their goals when the results come too slowly for their liking. Whilst many of us set New Year’s Resolutions as “the great reset” for our fitness journey, those fizzles out as quickly as we set them. Accordin...

#Rassie (SARU Director of Rugby banned from all rugby | Springboks fans poke fun at World Rugby at Springboks vs England game at Twickenham) #Coalitions (ActionSA, UDM, VF+ and ACDP issue joint statement after calling out DA for being in talks with ANC in GP metropolitans) #CrimeStats (Minister Cele presents the second quarter data (1 July - 3 September) in media briefing) #PartyDonations (Second...

Our next guest is set to host an agri-tourism webinar in the last week of November. She will be hosting the webinar alongside the founder of Inyama Yethu, Nomathemba Langa. Agri-tourism provides a unique opportunity for farmers to generate income through school trips, family visits, events such as weddings and accommodation. The webinar invites young farmers to explore topics such as the impact of...

Reaching a place where you’re able to forgive someone is not an easy journey. Forgiveness is a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or group who has harmed you, regardless of whether they actually deserve it. Many people use the term “forgive and forget,” but forgetting actually isn’t part of forgiveness. Moreover, fo...

#Coalitions (Political parties hold press conferences on the hung municipality) #IPID (Investigations into a police officer that shot unruly guest at Muldersdrift lodge) #CyrilRamaphosa (President launches new Social Employment Fund set to create 50k new opportunities) #Uganda (Social media responds to videos of blasts that happened in Kampala) Guest: Mandisa Mpulo - Social Commentator

When it comes to creating and preserving wealth, property has always been the asset class of choice. Today about 49% of the world’s wealth is held in property. The property in question is not merely residential. Our next guest has made it its mission to give more people access to this prized passive income stream. His company helps to break down many of the barriers to entry by using an onli...

While their able-bodied peers enjoy access to quality education and employment opportunities, people with disabilities receive less support and are often excluded from schooling, employment and broader society. According to the 2016 Commission for Employment Equity report, people with disabilities hold less than 1% of jobs in SA and are hired mainly at the lowest levels of organisations. Our next...

#SAImmigration (#PutSAFirst organizes protest at Church Square | This conversation dates back to #NoToZimWorkPermits campaign) #SAHRCHearings (Racial tensions and distrust evident as hearings in July riots get underway) #Mango (Airline is grounded until it finds equity partner | 708 employees affected by this decision) #PolokwaneMassacre (Man linked to the murder of seven women arrested) Guest: &n...

While South Africa is one of the largest citrus producers in the world, lime production lags far behind. With only a handful of lime farms in South Africa, finding the right cultivars and production information will be a challenge. Our next guest has collaborated with a beer giant to address this challenge through a partnership where building capacity in the local industry Guest:   Albert Tha...

Our next guest has brought back the Colour Run for the first time since the pandemic started. Ahead of the festive season, the event has no winners or official times. The Colour Run caters to everyone from first-time runners to seasoned athletes and the bright colours used during the event represent optimism for the future. The event allows for families to spend quality time together whilst lookin...

#LewisHamilton (Reigning F1 champion staged a massive comeback to win the Sao Paulo Grand Prix) #Sudan (Al Jazeera Sudan bureau chief arrested after protests in Khartoum) #IntraAfricanTradeFair (Investment conference kicks off in Durban with focus on the implementation of African Continental Free Trade Agreement) #MissSA (Department of Arts and Culture has withdrawn its support from the pageant |...

Our next guest was driven to do something about illegal dumping sites in her township when she noticed that there were no designated spaces for children to play. After speaking to members of the community, she went onto develop Boombadotmobi Recycling. The company connects waste creators with waste collectors to facilitate responsible disposal and involve communities in protecting their environmen...

The transition to adulthood reconfigures what it means to be attached to the people who raised you, especially when you’re no longer living under their roof. Some have experienced the joy of parents who are supportive of their decisions: whether it is choosing a different career path, disclosing their sexuality, prescribing to another religious belief or choosing not to have children. Others...

#FaceApp (Twitter discovers app used by influencers to change their appearance) #DeKlerkMemorialService (Twitter opened a space to host fake “memorial service” | A statement from the de Klerk family says it will hold a private funeral) #BafanaBafana (Heartbreak as the national soccer team loses to Ghana in FIFA World Cup qualifier) #Coalitions (ActionSA has closed the door on EFF coali...

  According to Deezer, Amapiano is currently the number one streamed playlist in country, seeing a 115% increase in total streams this year. The genre is also gaining popularity across the globe. According to the global streaming site, the genre has grown the most in the United States of America with a 684% increase in streams. This is closely followed by France with 368% growth. In support o...

  #AlecBaldwin (Actor tweets on weapons safety after the death of Halya Hutchins) #MissyElliott (Four-time Grammy winner gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame) #Lira(Songstress speaks out on the COVID-19 pandemic and the changes in the music industry) #Makhadzi (Musician shares new brand endorsement deal with Kicks Sportswear) #AnnMalinga (Widow of Robbie Malinga unveils new book on his h...

  Our next guest is showcasing a mixed media exhibition that pays tribute to his journey of creating art around the world. The exhibition comprises of small panoramic landscapes produced over the last 3 years, many of them during the various COVID-19 lockdowns. Earlier pieces date back to 2003, when he returned to Cape Town after living in London for 28 years. The work on exhibition is divide...

  Our next guest started singing as early as pre-school, surrounded by a family who loved music. Her latest single, Kwale, pays homage to her journey in Kenya and represented a safe haven that was a home away from home for her. The song was produced by Marc Neilson and Zetu. She has also released a documentary called “A Girl From Harare” where it chronicles her upbringing in Zimba...

Our next guest is gearing up to host the 5th Annual AFASA Young Farmers Summit to be held in Johannesburg later this month. Under the theme: Youth Transformation and the Skills Revolution, it brings the budding farmers together to unpack how they intend to align themselves to the agri-value chain. During the conference experience, there will be a market day Guest:   Katlego Kgopotse - Chairpe...

#SayNoToVaccineMandate (Social media embarks on campaign to stop vaccine obligations) #NYDA (Presidency announces the new board yesterday | NYDA appoints first female president) #GwedeMantashe (Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy vocal at the energy investment conference) #Cuba (DIRCO investigating incident where SA medical students were manhandled by police) Guest: Loyiso Maciko - Social Com...

Journaling is the act of keeping a record of your personal thoughts, feelings and insights. Journaling is touted as a great way to alleviate stress and depression by helping people prioritise their thoughts and gain clarity. Journaling can be a great way to set intentions, affirm yourself and yield manifestations. According to a Harvard Business School study, participants who journaled at the end...

  Hiking is a cost-effective intervention that encourages people to be physically active while spending time in nature. Benefits may be immediate such as decreased blood pressure, decreased stress levels, enhanced immune system functioning and restored attention. These benefits may be long-lasting such as weight loss and decreased depression. People who spend more time in nature and less time...

As we start thinking about the summer holidays, our next guest encourages us not only to invest in our local tourism industry but explore the hidden gems that make our provinces great. Today, we focus on attractions and activities on the West Coast: Blaauwberg Nature Reserve, Darling and Yzerfontein. Guest:   Tshepang Lobete – Tourism Operator

Our next guest has launched a social media based challenged called the Massey Ferguson Master Mechanic. It's quite a unique concept that was developed by AGCO Africa to showcase their skilled mechanics through a series of challenges that will result in one team, made up of three mechanics, winning R100 000. Viewers get the opportunity to experience the mechanic side of the agriculture world. Durin...