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Guest: Mpumelelo Mashifane – Social media commentator and publisher of 013 NEWS

Guest: Adekunle Oalabi

Guest: Lorato Tshenkeng - Social media commentator and CEO of Decode Media

Yesterday marked World Blood Donor Day. This year's theme is Donating blood is an act of solidar ity.  Guest clip: Ravi Reddy, The SANBS CEO.    

Guest: Qari Ziyaad Patel – Trustee and International Projects Coordinator at Al-Imdaad Foundation

This morning we profile Andile Matukane the Founder and Managing Director of Farmers Choice. She established the company which produces selected vegetables, in 2018.  Guest: Andile Matukane – Founder and Managing Director of Farmers Choice

Girls in South Africa are unable to afford sanitary pads. This lack of access to menstrual products and sanitation facilities is a widespread issue that could lead to those experiencing it having mental health challenges and physical health risks.  Guest on clip: Roxy Van Bruwaene, GBV activist and Philanthropist    

Guest:   Busisiswe Radebe – SABC Digital News Senior Producer and social media commentator

Guest: Mpumelelelo Mashifane - Publisher of 103NEWS and social media commentator  

A task team has been appointed to investigate the cause of a sulphur smell in part of Gauteng and the North West Province this past week. High levels of sulphur seem to have contributed to the smell and poor air quality. Guest on the clip: Albi Modise, Spokesperson for the Department of Environmental Affairs,    

The second instalment of the Dashiki Dialogues is taking place this evening at 7pm and jazzman Malcom Jiyane will be the guest. Arts journalist and writer Percy Mabandu will lead that conversation. What are the Dashiki Dialogues and why Jiyane this time around?    Guest: Percy Mabandu – Arts journalist and writer

Guest: Nkosana Mdhluli – Lifestyle and Entertainment commentator

 This week we speak to gospel singer Xolly Mncwango about her new single So Good. Mncwango was born in Richards Bay where she sang in church. She then joined the acclaimed group Joyous Celebration in later years. So, what has journey been like and what is different about her new single So Good?    GUEST: Xolly Mncwango

Guest: Adekunle Owolabi, Social media commentator.

A report by the SA Poultry Association shows that egg producers have been affected by an outbreak of avian flu. The report for the period January 2022- March 2022 shows that more than 320 000 broiler birds had to be culled as a result of the outbreak.  Guest: Adricus van der Westhuizen – DA Western Cape spokesperson on Agriculture

I n our Wellness Corner this morning we focus on an ancient healing method of acupuncture. What is it, what ailments does it treat? To provide more information on this we are joined on the line by… Guest: Dr. Darren Carpenter – Doctor of Chinese medicine and acupuncture  

Experts say composting is very important in agriculture and domestic use. Times have changed but has this farming technique evolved? Let’s explore more about composting now. Clip: WRAP on YouTube

They say change is good but it can be difficult for some of us to adjust, especially when that change is not wanted or is unwelcome. Guest: Shaun Kritzinger – Master Life Coach at SK Coaching

Guest: Busisiwe Radebe, SABC Digital News Senior Producer and social media commentator 

Guest: Adekunle Owolabi - Social media commentator

 This year’s theme is “Only One Earth”, with focus on “living sustainably in harmony with nature”. United Nations Environmental Programme says individuals, businesses and governments need to share with the world what they are doing to help the environment and that is our focus this morning and to talk about that   Guest: Professor Chris Reddy – Coordin...

The Healthy Living Alliance says it will not give up on its fight for an increased sugar tax for companies producing a lot of sugar in their products especially sugary drinks. The alliance of NGOs says it wants a 20% increase but government has kept it at 11% for now pending more talks. It says government needs to deal with the problem whose consequences are huge…   Guest: Lawrence Mba...

Guest:  Nkosana Mdhluli – Lifestyle and entertainment commentator

Councillor in the City of Joburg Ronald Harris has penned an article about how the creative industry can help channel the energy of young people positively and help society. The MMC for Community Development says it can be difficult to invest in the arts when issues like housing and access to service compete for funds. He joins us now on the line.   Guest:  Councillor Ronald Harris - MMC...

Our New Single feature artist this Friday…we have an exclusive interview with Naledi B, real name is Naledi Boltina. The singer who is also known as African Lion , wears many other hats including songwriter, actress and voice over artist. She will be releasing her single  I know later this month but you will hear it for the first time here on SAfm's Sound Awake this morning Guest: &nbs...