The Alternative Breakfast

Donovan Pretorius, founder of The Cubing Hub talks about how they use the Rubik's Cube to entertain but also educate the youth.

Chef John van Zyl and Sage Fell joined us in-studio to talk about how their food-focused travels has inspired The Melting Pot Cafeteria.

Last year, a global review found 40% of insect species are threatened with extinction. Insect expert Professor Michael Samways from Stellenbosch University talks about the important role of insects and the conservation actions that are needed.

Hand cyclist Palesa Manaleng has just been selected for the National Squad to represent S.A. at the Para Cycling World Cup and World Champs to be held in May and June 2020. She talks about her determination, her training and the lack of universal access for differently-abled people in SA.

Our Guest Presenter was Bheki Dube, Founder of Curiocity Backpackers, a network of African design hostels aimed at sharing an authentic experience of the African Continent. He started Curiocity Backpackers in 2013 in Johannesburg’s vibrant Maboneng Precinct, it is now operating in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. His two chosen guests were Sanza Sandile, founder of Yeoville Dinner Club and Gail...

Darryl Earl David, one of the organizers and the people who led Durban to UNESCO City of Literature glory spoke to us about the Alan Paton Literary Festival taking place this month.

Our Breath Of Fresh Air was 17 year old Ella Morrison who won the National Debating Tournament in 2019 and is rated the top debater in SA. She was coached by The South African Schools debating board which is a Non- Profit Organisation .

Our Thought Leader was David French, Tax Consulting Director at Mazars who spoke about the 2020 Budget Speech. Our second Thought Leader was Yanela Takawira, Training and Development Manager at Meals on Wheels who spoke about the World NGO day. Our third Thought Leader was Kani Rajuili research director at Foshizi who spoke about brands changing the way they market products to children

Professor Bob Scholes, of Wits University’s Global Change Institute, spoke to us about the “Our Future on Earth 2020 report” which reveals that in the Anthropocene, humanity has become a “geophysical force on a par with the earth-shattering asteroids and planet-cloaking volcanoes that defined past eras.

Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, guitarist and music producer, Berita spoke to us about her latest album called Songs in The Key of Love. Berita’s career highlights include winning the coveted Metro FM Music Award for Best African Pop Album (2013), Wawela Songwriter of the year award (2014), Zimbabwe Achievers Award for Music Artist of the year (2016 and 2019).

Adrian Vigus-Brown, Executive Chef at African Pride hotel in Melrose Arch and Trevor Boyd Executive Chef of the Michelangelo Hotel spoke to us about the Culinary Olympic Team returning victorious with three bronze medals. Held once every four years in Germany, the Culinary Olympics is the ultimate culinary competition, attracting around 1 800 participants.

Chris Glass Director of European Membership for Soho House spoke about the initiative that seeks to put striving younger artists and creators into an environment where they can find mentors and like minds.

Catherine Peter, founder of Samba Jozi school spoke to us about The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro which kicked off last week.

Dr Beatrix Brink, consulting psychologist at Stellenbosch University spoke to us about how SA workers deal with ‘managers from hell’, according to a new academic study.

Our Guest Presenter was Preetesh Sewraj – incoming CEO of The Loeries, Brand Strategist, Keynote Speaker and Chief Innovation Analyst. He spoke about The Loeries, brand marketing & reputation management in SA. His chosen guests were Edith Venter - Chief Executive Officer at Edith Venter Promotions and Lindi Tshabangu – Account Director at Headlines PR.

Kaylin Oliphant one of the top five young drivers in SA, spoke about her unique passion- spinning cars.

Our Thought Leader was Kathy Munro, Chair of the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation who spoke about the Lesotho Prime Minister facing charges of murdering his former wife. Our second Thought Leader was Melithamba Chris Mnguni – Secretary General of the e-taxi body’s Interim Committee, talking about ride-hailing drivers planning a second protest this week.

Anthony Lewis, founder of construction technology company BOXA spoke about the company, founded with architect Frank Böhm in 2019. Together with their technology partners, architects, builders and furniture makers, their aim is to shift mindsets from traditional ‘brick & mortar’ construction methods to high performance solutions that are quick to build, low-impact and resource efficient.

Jazz musician Vuma Levin, spoke about launching his new album Antique Spoons on Saturday 29th February at Wits Theatre Johannesburg. Antique Spoons explores the black, post-apartheid South African self, this time through the prism of the everyday story.

Izelle Hoffman, author of the book Mindful Eating, encourages people to rethink what they put in their body in a fun, healthy way, and demonstrates that living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t mean that your diet needs to be boring and restricted.

Haji Mohamed Dawjee, Author and columnist at Sunday Times spoke about when self-care is just self-ish. At the end of last year there were a total of 22.68-million posts marked with the ever-popular self-care hashtag, with an average of 29,700 posts per day.

Klaus Krischok, Director Goethe-Institut South Africa & Regional Director Subsahara Africa, spoke about the the Goethe-Institute South Africa turning 25 years.

Mia da Camara of Perch Offices spoke about co-working being touted as an economic game changer. According to the latest coworking statistics, the number of shared workspaces has grown by more than double in just the past five years.

Diala Isid, is co-leader and organizer of running community, Right To Movement Palestine. She spoke about the Palestinian running group fighting for the ‘right to movement’ in Jerusalem.

Our guest presenter was Tumi Sole Corporate Attorney and Founder of #CountryDuty. He spoke about being a social activist who uses social media for good, to ignite conversations and come up with practical solutions that encourage South Africans to put their #CountryDuty first. His chosen guests were student activist Kanya Cekeshe and Advocate Thembeka Ngcukaitobi