The Alternative Breakfast

Mahlatsi Mokgonyana, director of Rhinoceros, spoke about the theatre production which is written by celebrated French-Romanian playwright Eugène Ionesco, and directed by The Theatre Duo. The play takes place at the Ramolao Makhene Theatre in Johannesburg from 4 to 20 October.

Seven year old chess boffin, Mpho Bowers and his father Justin Bowers joined us in studio to talk about being a highly rated chess champion. Mpho is currently training for the African Youth Chess Championships in Windhoek, Namibia where he will be the youngest member of Team South Africa.

Our Thought Leaders were author Fred Khumalo, and Siphelele Mjadu – Unilever spokesperson. Fred Khumalo spoke about his long march this week to commemorate 7,000 Zulu men, women and children who walked from Johannesburg to Durban during the Anglo-Boer war. Siphelele Mjadu spoke about the International Day of the Girl Child, which took place on Friday 11th October, which aims to recognise girls’ ri...

Pam Yako, Managing Director of Zenande Leadership Consulting spoke to us about her book Women and Leadership: Conversations that Matter. In her book, Pam has interviewed women who have overcome social and economic challenges to become leaders, mentors and role-models.

Shane Cooper is a bassist, composer and producer based in Johannesburg, He spoke to us about collaborating with future-jazz group MABUTA for a mini tour playing 4 shows in Joburg and Cape Town.

So Chef!, which runs from 5 to 20 October, is a series of culinary events where famous French chefs (such as Vincent Lucas) are invited to different cities in South Africa to participate in events and workshops, such as the movie eat-along . Michelle Constant visited the event

Kgomotso Hlope, project manager of Handmade Contemporary Fair spoke to us about the fair. Over 100 exhibitors are confirmed to be showcasing and selling their wares at the upcoming Handmade Contemporary Fair

Kirsten Landman Africa's first female Dakar Rally entrant spoke to us about taking on the ultimate challenge in 2020 - the Dakar Rally.

World famous relationship guru Esther Perel and renowned international poet David Whyte are heading to SA. David Whyte, who has authored The 9 books of poetry, spoke to us about his upcoming trip to SA.

Gareth Stokes, managing director at Stokes Media spoke about how genetic testing is impacting life insurance.

Dean McCoubrey, founder of MySociaLife spoke about how digital/social media impacts our mental wellness and being. The conversation was in light of World Mental Health Day held on 10 October, an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma.

Gina Tarboton, co-founder Of Gilo Lifestyle, spoke about her company turning discarded plastic bottles found on beaches into boardshorts. The bottles are sourced from India, Pakistan, China, Malaysia and Thailand Each boardie is made from around 20 plastic bottles.

Our guest presenter was Maryana Iskander, Chief Executive Officer of Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, a not-for-profit social enterprise that helps young South Africans overcome the challenges they face in finding and keeping their first job. We were also joined by Ketso Gordhan, CEO of the SA SME Fund and Noku Gumbi, one of Harambee's very first work-seeker in KZN.

Award-winning, multi-shortlisted and internationally published author, Steven Boykey Sidley, talks about his new book "Leaving Word".

11 year old Raven Barrenton & 14 year old Layla Khumalo joined us in studio to talk about the importance of learning coding skills and being part of Africa Teen Geeks. Africa Teen Geeks exists to eliminating the barriers faced by disadvantaged communities in pursuing science, technology, engineering and math skills.

Our Thought Leader, Liam Ngobeni, Pretoria news Journalist spoke about the Environmental Impact Assessment process which found that the City of Tshwane was in violation of the height restrictions of the landfill. Our second Thought Leader was Linford Malaodi - ICT and Science lecturer at UJ's Faculty of Education, Department of Childhood Education who spoke about World Teachers Day.

Anton Cartwright, climate economist at the African Centre for Cities at the University of Cape Town spoke to us about the risks posed by rising seas as the climate changes.

Talented musician Justin Serrao pours his heart out in the ballad single ‘Perfect Stranger’. He spoke to us about joining renowned SA producer and musician, Mark Beling, in studio for the writing and recording of his latest single.

Iina Ihanamäki, the organiser of Finland’s Heavy Metal Knitting Championship spoke to us about the championships which involves teams of avid knitters dancing to heavy metal music- the sounds of drums beating and guitars slashing.

Multi-talented Chef Nti introduces South African taste buds to next-generation cuisine with the launch of her new cook book “My Modern African Kitchen”. She spoke to us about the book which draws inspiration from growing up in Soweto and her mom’s and gran’s cooking,

Thabiso Mosia, SAfm Sports presenter reviewed the book titled Siya Kolisi: Road to Glory written by Jeremy Daniel. The book tells a moving story of the rise to fame from humble beginnings of one of South Africa’s most popular rugby stars, Siya Kolisi written specifically for young readers.

Joy Phala, Landscape Designer at Organic Kitchen Gardens spoke to us about the benefits of gardening organically and the Johannesburg international flower show taking place at Waterfall City-Mall of Africa on October 30th to November 3rd.

Fiola Lujabe, Student and Chapter Coordinator for Operation Smile South Africa spoke to us about Operation Smile SA celebrating 100 reasons to smile on World Smile Day, which took place on 4 October. She also spoke about cleft lifts and cleft palates being the third most common birth defects in SA and how the organisation helping people with cleft conditions across Southern Africa.

Robert Luo, CEO and co-founder of Mi Terro, spoke to us about the sustainable fashion start-up MiTerro that creates usable products with materials that would otherwise go to waste. Their most recent product is the Milk Tee, which is produced with excess milk that would otherwise be dumped.

Today our guest presenter was Sylvia 'Magogo’ Glasser, who is a cultural activist, dancer, teacher, choreographer, mentor, social anthropologist and writer. She spoke about her new book, “Tranceformations and Transformations – Southern African Rock Art and Contemporary Dance” and her contribution to the field of dance. Her two chosen guests were Gregory Maqoma internationally renowned dancer, and...