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In a new feature, we follow the stories of essential workers that have been working around the clock during this COVID-19 pandemic. Today, we catch up with Ngwanakgari Maureen Masete. She has been working as a firefighter for 14 years and she serves at the Rustenburg Fire Station.  Guest: Ngwanakgari Maureen Masete - Firefighter

  Defining heritage is a difficult task, but as a writer once said, “It is to make a better future by developing elements from the past’. Our next guest illustrates the value of the built environment in shaping our experiences of culture. With its strong heritage in property, our next guest has curated experiential spaces that foster greater social cohesion and a shared national i...

  Our next guest hails from the mighty Limpopo and this Venda gentleman promises to keep his audience on the edge of their chairs. He has worked with SAMA award winning producers, the hit group Jamali, and Obeta. He has been in the game with hit records playlisted on national radio stations since 2011. 'Want Love' is a mellow and rhythmic afro sound that paints a story of a woman who experien...

  Our next guest is a rap artist born and raised in Soshanguve (Tshwane) who uses Tshivenda and Pitori taal to tell his story. He developed his stage name after the Apartheid activist, Dimitrius Tsafendas. Tshafendas was jailed for the killing of then Apartheid SA President, Hendrik Verwoerd on 6th September 1966. He describes his new single, Kokota Malome, as the track you play at happy occa...

  When the pilot season of The Lite Show launched last year, it was South Africa's first-ever YouTube news talk show and it was a new concept for online entertainment in Africa. From the outset, the show focussed on delivering topical news in a light-hearted way during a time of loss and uncertainty. Our next guest has just wrapped up its second season of the Lite Show with host Donovan Golia...

  A decade ago, a national social movement was created to inspire, empower, and celebrate active citizenship in the country. It developed awards to recognize individuals, non-profit organizations and corporates making strides to promote nation building. This year, it seeks to add a new category: the National Pride award. As one of the esteemed judges describes the significance of the award: N...

  Our next guest has partnered up with Michelin Star chef, Chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen and the African Wildlife Economies Institute to revive the heritage of our local game meat. The Taste of Game sensory experience explores our rich game meat landscape, supporting wildlife economies. Their mission is to bring these kinds of meat back onto family tables, bust the misconceptions and pr...

  #Afriforum (Party goes to Constitutional Court to change referendum rules for succession plans) #iOS15 (Apple releases its latest software updates | Twitter swoons over new features) #MiningCharter (Pretoria High Court sets aside some critical aspects of the 2018 charter such as BEE Complaince) #Oppemheimer (Pearl Modiadie and her French partner celebrate their son's birthday) Guest:  ...

  During the COVID-19 pandemic, many small- and micro-farmers battled to offload their produce as market demand slowed and retailers clamped down on their supply chains to focus on major off takers. For our next guest, he saw this challenge as an opportunity to service his community as he saw the extent to which families were struggling with hunger. With the help of One Farm Share, his farm h...

  In a new feature, we follow the stories of essential workers that have been working around the clock during this COVID-19 pandemic. Today, we catch up with Nandi Sineke. She has been working as a firefighter for 2 years and she serves at the Rustenburg Fire Department. Guest:   Nandi Sineke - Firefighter

  The last year has been challenging for teachers. Teachers have been introduced to a new method. They have navigated the soaring death toll of their colleagues. They have faced a protracted lockdown that has resulted in the loss of valuable teaching time. Further, teachers have had to be vigilant in addressing how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their pupils’ mental health, over and...

  GUEST: Katleho Selwadi - Social Commentator

  GUEST: Danielle Oswald - Care Manager at San Sereno (Auria flagship senior living community)

  GUEST: Tshepiso Malele - Acting Country Head in China at Brand South Africa

  #Emmys2021 (Cedric the Entertainer hosts the 73rd edition in Los Angeles | Biggest winners in prime time television are announced) #DIRCO (Minister Naledi Pandor addresses the United Kingdom’s decision on keeping SA on Red List) #IEC (Over 1 million people registered over the weekend | Technical issues with online registrations) #BlitzBokke (Springbok Sevens team wins tournament in Va...

  According to the Department of Basic Education, one in three girls (aged 10 and 19 years) fell pregnant and did not return to school during the pandemic. Early pregnancy and motherhood forces many girls to drop out of school, traps many in a cycle of poverty dependant on public assistance and leaves many stigmatised by society. Our next guest supports to pregnant teenagers and their newborn...

Our next guest is the first South African to receive the acclaimed Nuffield Agricultural Scholarship from the United Kingdom. She has worked over the last seven years to build her 50-hectare farm in Modimolle, Limpopo. The farm has become a model of successful mixed farming, from livestock to crops, and even an apiary. She is sharing expertise in farming to empower women in the sector and advise t...

  GUEST: Refuwe Letsooa – Entertainment and Lifestyle Commentator

  GUEST: Atlehang Molefe - Social Commentator  

  GUEST: Paula Quinsee – Relationships Expert

  GUEST: Buhle Womculo – Musician

  GUEST: Muzi Mthembu – Director of the African America  

  GUEST: Dr. Garrett Barnwell – Clinical and Community Psychologist

GUEST: Kyle Shepherd – Musician and featured performer at the Jazz @ Arts Alive 2021

As we observe National Wills Week this week, we speak to Jocelyn Manda, Fiduciary Specialist, from PPS Fiduciary Services about educating South Africans about the value of having a Will and encouraging the public to take care of their personal business to avoid pain and confusion when they pass on. Jocelyn Manda will also outline what should individuals do to ensure that they leave clear instructi...