The Alternative Breakfast

Namhla Mnik, Executive Director of African Monitor spoke about the “Share Your Story” campaign by African Monitor, a campaign with the goal of making the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals a part of the national dialogue. The purpose of the campaign is to incite everyday South Africans, youth specifically, to not only take note of the goals but to take ownership and help in the efforts o...

Lerato Mahlangu, Operations Director of Girlignite Africa Academy spoke about the Girlignite Africa Summit, held in partnership with the U.S. Mission to South Africa, celebrating its 5th year with a leadership and entrepreneurship adventure camp for adolescent girls and young women aged12 – 22-years old.

10 year old, Daniel Nyamgero, recently launched his book Spy Andy and Diaper Baby at the Scoobs theatre of Books in Montecasino, Fourways. He spoke to us about Spy Andy and his brother, Diaper Baby who have embarked on two different missions that involve the camouflage and secrecy of espionage. The big question is: Will the two missions unite the boys?

Out Thought Leaders were Deputy Minister of Public service & Administration, Sindisiwe Chikunga and Advovate Lebogang Stroom Nzama, Member of The Information Regulator. Deputy Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga spoke about the public servants march against gender based violence and Femicide on Friday, 27 September and Advovate Lebogang Stroom spoke about the “International Day for Universal Access to Inf...

Twin Mosia is the founder and curator of award-winning Elandskop Museumn which is based in the small town of Mamafubedu, Petrus Steyn in the Free State. He spoke to us about winning numerous awards for his commitment to the preservation of South African heritage and the upliftment of his community.

Germain Lehodey - Sommelier at DGB premium wines spoke to us about the role of a Sommelier and the drinks to be served at the Bubbly in the Bush Kedar Heritage Lodge dinner. We were later joined by Bonamy Lewis -Group General Manager- Kedar Lodge who spoke about the history of the lodge. Rustenburg

We spoke to Vusi Ngcobo, the Chef who will be responsible for preparing the five course meal for the Bubbly in the Bush at Kedar Lodge.

Breathe music band members, Sandile Mcunu Gabisile Nkosi and Sizwe Mondlane joined us in studio to discuss their concert at The Journey at the Art Centre Theatre on the University of Johannesburg’s Kingsway Campus.

We spoke to Kenetswe Mosenogi, MEC for the North West Dept of Economic Development, Environment Conservation and Tourism about important tourist attraction sites in the province and why the tourism sector remains key in driving radical socio-economic.

Dr Dorman Chimhamhiwa, head of Geographic Information System and planning unit at Right to Care spoke to us about Social mapping enables communities to share insights about social and cultural habits and customs in the areas where they live and work Knowledge generated by communities is playing a vital role in informing HIV prevention and treatment programmes as health NGO Right to Care gears up t...

Pieter Kruger- Hotel Manager at Kedar Lodge spoke to us about the lodge and tonight’s event -Bubbly in the Bush. Guests can expect to enjoy an incredible experience with a glass of bubbly in one hand, delicious meals and creating amazing memories with their loved ones.

Mantwa Chinoamadi, festival producer and general manager of T-Musicman spoke to us about a partnership between the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, Joburg Tourism and the Nelson Mandela Square aimed at creating an outstanding opportunity for developing artists to share their music and talents. Jazzy Joburg Market takes place at the Square in Sandton from 27 to 29 September.

Our guest presenter was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Pretoria (UP), Prof Tawana Kupe. We were also in conversation with Prof Kupe's chosen guests, Christopher Till, founding director of the newly launched Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria and Prof Sunil Maharaj, Dean of Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology at UP.

Joke Quintens, former Genk (Belgium) deputy mayor, policy maker and expert on participatory policies talks about what to expect at the 2019 Open Design Afrika Festival and the concept of ‘Wetopia’, which aims to stimulate different collaborations between policy makers and civil society

Inspiring 10-year-old Rocco Da Silva and his mother Tania joined us in-studio to chat about his youth club called ‘The Future Kids Club’, which organises monthly beach and community clean-ups

Thandisizwe Mgudlwa, internationally acclaimed journalist & Solly Moeng, brand reputation management adviser and CEO of DonValley Reputation Managers share their stories and thoughts for the week

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) are looking for three volunteers to spend three months at South Africa’s Antarctic base. Jonathan Ward, engineering and data acquisition manager at the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) talks about how the volunteers will be assisting Sansa’s engineering team with maintenance and upgrades.

Electro-soul artist Sio, joined us in-studio to talk about her debut solo album " sbtxts" and her musical journey over the past few years

Love Jozi designer, Bradley Kirshenbaum, talks about the recently launched book titled "I love you I hate you". The book is about Johannesburg told through design and through a collection of short essays by contributing writers.

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is nominated at this year’s World Travel Awards in the destination category. Wahida Parker, managing director of Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) talks about the nomination and that the cableway is celebrating its 90th year of operations

Walter van der Merwe, CEO of Fedgroup Life, talks about the options you have when changing jobs and the impact of the new regulations on retirement savings

Joseph Maluleke, who ranks number two in South Africa in the sabre category of fencing, spoke to us about his passion for fencing and promoting the sport amongst youth in the townships.

Our guest presenter was Karyn Maughan, Senior Legal Journalist, Documentary Producer and Bestselling Author. She spoke to us about her illustrious career in the media industry and living with diabetes. Karyn’s two chosen guests were Roy Borole, Founder and CEO of Thanga AI and Media Studio, and Lesego Sakutu founder of Gorgeously Bold Boutique.

Dr Don Thomas, American engineer and a former National Aeronautics and Space Administration Astronaut spoke to us about Living Maths’ Space Tour 2019. Only 500 people in the world have flown to space in the last 55 years. Dr Don Thomas is one of them and wants to inspire the next generation. Living Mathsis a STEM-based educational NGO that brought Dr Thomas to Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and L...

14 year old Jacob Gordon is a poet, a YouTuber and an upcoming actor. He is in grade 8 at King David Victory Park High School. He recently participated in a silent protest against gender-based violence held by his school’s SRC committee.