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On the Agricultural feature this morning we look at how drones are helping to boost the sector. This after 31 drone pilots were trained at the Elsenburg Agricultural Training institute in the Western Cape. So how will these drones be improving operations in the sector?  Guest: Arie van Ravenswaay – Assistant Director: Innovation, Technology Design and Transfer… in the Research an...

#BBMzansi – There is still a lot of excitement about the winners of this year’s Big Brother SA’s winners #FamilyMeeting – The conversation about the lifting of the State of Disaster still continues #GogoMaweni – Gogo Maweni is a traditional healer has a child with actor SK Khoza who was recently seen behaving irrationally in a video that went viral #Arsenal – Th...

The have been increasing calls over the years for corporates to do more than just pay lip service and do small projects here and there to help save the environment. Environmentalist say all businesses have a far bigger responsibility to do their part and this is not only those whose operations have a direct impact. So, how are South African business doing when it comes to preserving the environmen...

Experts say panic attacks are feelings of fear that come with no warning. But how do these present exactly and under what circumstances? Is this condition just physical and is it curable?  Guest: Dr. Suntheren Pillay – Specialist Psychiatrist in private practise who is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

There are fears that farmers may not benefit much from the decrease in the price of fuel. Government has announced a temporary fuel levy cut on petrol and diesel prices. The farming sector has been calling for this but has now cautiously welcomed the news. For more on this we are joined on the line by… Guest: Nicol Jansen – Vice President at Agri SA

Sometimes babies and older children have itchy, flaky and red skin that looks like a rash…but how do you tell if it’s eczema or something else and how can parents take care of their children’s very sensitive skin? To tell us more about the causes of eczema, treatment options and prevention we are joined on the line by… Guest: Dr. Nokubonga Khoza – Durban-based Speci...

Guest: Tonya Khoury – Founder of Acumen Media

  GUEST: Mpumelelo Mashifane - Social Commentator

  GUEST: Sandy La Marque – Chief Executive Officer at Kwa-Zulu Natal Agricultural Union

  GUEST: Corna Olivier - Counselling Psychologist

  GUEST: Refuwe Letsooa – Entertainment and Lifestyle Commentator

  GUEST: Sne Dladla – Comedian, Actor and Musician

  GUEST: Thando Simelane – Co-Founder of Air Mbadada

  #Cuba (Gauteng High Court grants Afriforum an interim interdict on R50 million donation from DIRCO) #Dobsonville (EFF has vowed to escort Victor Ramerafe to a police station to open a case against #NhlanhlaLux & #OperationDudula) #AshleighBarty (Australian tennis star & World Number 1 retires at age of 25 | Wimbledon, Roland Garros and Australian Open champion) #MaximeMokom (Former...

  In times of distress, humans try to find a way to change their mood and feel better soon rather than later. Some of us might use food to give your mood a boost or alleviate boredom. Some of us might smoke a joint to help you relax. Some of us may have a drink or two to settle your nerves or ease any social anxiety. When feelings of hopelessness, fear, anger, sadness, or overwhelming stress...

  Our next guest is working closely with exporters, government and other stakeholders across the citrus value chain to mitigate the impact that the Russian invasion of Ukraine on citrus exporters. When it comes to the Russian market, the country accounts for approximately 7 to 10% of total South African citrus exports annually, with 11.2 million (15kg) cartons of fruit having been exported to...

1. #FamilyMeeting (President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on new level one regulations ahead of lifting of State of Emergency) 2. #MakhosiKhoza (Action SA terminated membership after disciplinary committee meeting) 3. #CWC2022 (Momentum Proteas lose to tournament favorites, Australia | Proteas can still qualify for semi-final, face West Indies on Thursday) 4. #NhlanhlaLux vs #JuliusMalema...

Earlier this month, Naomi Osaka was heckled during a second round match at the 2022 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. Osaka responded to the incident by sharing how this experience affected her game and how this was not the first incident of heckling at the venue, citing the Williams’ sisters experience back in 2001. Osaka is one of many young and successful professional athletes that have n...

This week, we cast a spotlight on water preservation and access to clean drinking water. There are 2, 2 billion people who do not have access to clean drinking water. World Water Day calls on countries to works towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Six: the sustainable management of freshwater resources and sanitation for all by 2030. Our next guest shares insights into the impor...

According to the British Pyschological Society, the seven deadly sins were inspired by humankind’s perpetual struggle to rise above our natural instincts and manage the emotions associated with the sin. To postpone gratification today for tomorrow’s greater reward. To sacrifice our own needs for the good of others. Self-restraint is like a muscle – the more you use it, the strong...

The theft of green maize cobs has escalated to such an extent that food security and sustainable farming is under threat in two provinces. Eight districts have reported several cases in the Free State and four districts have reported cases in the North West. Our next guest says that maize producers are paying hundreds of thousands of Rands to put security measures in place Guest: Dr. Jane Buys &nd...

1. #PresidentRamaphosa (Human Rights Day commemoration speech in North West | EFF & DA hold Human Rights Day commemorations) 2. #MbaliNtuli (KZN Legislature MP leaves the Democratic Alliance citing being confined by the party | Ntuli left a warning to party members on mental health) 3. #Boeing (Search for survivors of China Eastern Airlines crash continue | Authorities have refuted that Boeing...

As a young intellectual, Adam Small strongly advocated for the use of one’s voice. It was this medium which he used to denounce various human rights abuses under the Apartheid government. Small used various platforms such as newspaper columns, open letters, his poems, plays, essays and public speaking. Our next guest created a theatrical production that helps us explore the works of this poe...

1. #WillSmith (Actor spoke about his marriage in an interview with Gayle King) 2. #SirLewisHamilton (F1 Champion shared his intentions to add his mother’s maiden to legacy) 3. #ZodwaWabantu (Entertainer posted video and caption that worries her fanbase) 4. #ShamisoMosaka (Media personality shared her mental health breakthrough in YouTube) 5. #MosheNdiki (TV Host and Actor revealed that he ha...

Our next guest has a vision of uniting Africa through music and has worked alongside Ice Prince and opened for Acehood. In her latest single, uThando, she expresses her gratitude for the love she receives from her partner. Outside the music industry, she is a graduate of the Y Academy and a former host of the Morning Glory on YFM. She has acted in various local drama series including Rockville, Th...