The Alternative Breakfast

Faheema Mahomed, Owner of Restore Health ZA spoke about how her family was affected when both her father and husband were diagnosed with cancer.

Kolby Harmse & his mom Janine Harmse spoke to us about Kolby using his birthday for an important cause – to save the rhinos. Kolby is a young vibrant almost 7 year old with a love for all animals and critters. After watching the documentary Stroop and Frank and Fearless over the school holidays he has been praying every night to help save the rhinos from the senseless murders just for their horns...

The Jet Set Breakfast broadcasting live from dries Niemandt Park in Ekhuruleni for the Youth Wellness Walkathon against cancer. Advocate Modise Koetle, Divisional head for the Youth Directorate in Ekurhuleni’s mayoral office spoke about the importance of Cancer Awareness.

The Jet Set Breakfast broadcasting live from Dries Niemandt Park in Ekhuruleni for the youth wellness walkathon against cancer. Lutshaba, CEO & co-founder of South Africa Unite Against Cancer spoke to us about the importance of Cancer Education & Public Awareness. South Africa United Against Cancer is a female black-owned organisation based in the South of Johannesburg. Social Development NPO numb...

Talented jazz saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Sisonke Xonti spoke about his latest music offering and being one of the young artists selected to premiere a new work or exhibit at the 46th National Arts Festival. This month five of South Africa’s most innovative and talented artists were announced as the next Standard Bank Young Artist Award winners.

Ewan Gunn, Whisky Master at Diageo spoke about the Whisky & Spirits Live festival which took place 7 & 8 of November. Diageo’s global Scotch whisky master has been in the industry for 20 years, promoting Scotch on almost every continent.

Joshua Cox, founder and CEO of Fix Forward spoke to us about the online marketplace that aims to help build an equal and just society by creating opportunities for contractors from low income communities to develop and thrive. Fix Forward is a Public Benefit Organisation and a registered Enterprise Development beneficiary.

Peter Tempelhoff of Cape Town-based restaurant, FYN spoke to us about being the recipient of the SWISS Culinary Innovation Award. Peter was awarded the Award in the 2020 JHP Gourmet Guide, and at the same time FYN was given a two-plate award for exceptional cuisine that demands a detour.

Zuki Nzo, Senior Manager of Strategy & Researcher at the National Council for Persons with Disabilities spoke to us about the challenges faced by people living with disability in accessing employment opportunities and essential services.

Jacques Venter, director and chief designer of drone company, Gannet spoke to us about Gannet and the drone industry in South Africa and across the globe. Gannet recently launched a revolutionary range of waterproof consumer drones on Indiegogo.

Our guest presenter today was businesswomen and television personality, Basetsane Kumalo. We chatted about her book "Bassie: My Journey of Hope" and were also joined by her two chosen guests, Doreen Morris and Dr Tshidi Gule.

Gustav Praekelt - Co-Founder of Turn.io spoke about his behaviour change chat platform for social impact. Turn.io is a product that leverages messaging platforms for social impact

Sanele Ngubane, copywriter at TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris's spoke to us about being one of the winners of the #Pendorings2019 Awards . TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris took top honours , claiming this year's Umpetha Award.

12 year old Olwami Shangase spoke about how her book helped her heal the pain of discovering that her biological father had rejected her before she was born. Her book, Rejected Treasure is available to buy from the publisher’s website www.writeonchapbooks.co.za at a cost of R95 or Adam’s Bookstore at R120.

Our Thought Leaders were Juanette John – CSIR Environmental health scientist and Barbara Creecy - Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries. Juanette John spoke about the impact of the current heatwave on human health and climate change mitigation and Minister Barbara Creecy discussed the risks facing SA’s biodiversity.

Karel Nel is the senior advising curator of the Norval Foundation and consult for a number of private and public museums across the globe. He spoke to us about the COSMOS Project where he is working with an international team of astronomers on an ambitious project mapping a two square degree field of the universe.

Young journalist Dimpho spoke to us about the Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator 2019 event, a platform of discussion that focused on youth unemployment and skills development.

Legendary musician Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse spoke about The Hugh Masekela Heritage Festival 80th Birthday Edition which takes place on Saturday 9 November 2019.

Maps Maponyane & Thomas Savage spoke about their new restaurant Buns Out, which officially opened its doors a month ago in Linden. It focuses solely on burgers in all its glorious forms: classic, veggie, gourmet and even vegan.

Nicholas Dyer is an award-winning wildlife photographer who lives a nomadic lifestyle journeying through eastern and southern Africa. He spoke to us about his book, co-authored with Peter Blinston titled Painted Wolves: A Wild Dog’s Life is their story. It is told with insight and passion from two people who know them well, each with their own unique perspective on this endearing animal. By Peter...

Cape Town's tourist attraction, Bo-Kaap, could become SA's first contribution to the Lego. Wayne Nestadt, spoke to us about his recreation of the area through his participation in the Lego Ideas competition.

Heidi Warricke, the driving force behind SA’s first large-scale vegan show spoke to us about the Vegan & Plant Powered Show which took place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

BCom Accouning University of Johannesburg student, Bonginkosi Kalipa spoke to us about being the winner of UJ student’s farming initiative, Team3 Farm project

Our guest presenter was Lindiwe Matlali, social entrepreneur and founder and CEO of Africa Teen Geeks. Matlali founded Africa Teen Geeks in 2014 – a non-profit organisation that provides coding lessons to school children and unemployed youth. We were later joined by her two chosen guests: Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Buti Manamela and Eugene Brockman, Talent Managme...

Marguerite Poland is a South African writer and author of eleven children's books. She spoke about her latest book “Sin of Ommision” about a young Anglican priest, who takes a journey to his mother’s rural home to inform her of his elder brother’s death.