The Alternative Breakfast

Our thought leaders today were Sharmla Chetty- Global Head of Europe & Africa for Duke Corporate Education and Edward Jardine, head of the International Tai Chi society in SA. Sharmla Chetty spoke about what to expect at the Davos of Human Capital 2019 event on 11 July and Edward Jardine spoke about martial arts in South Africa and how the karate school self-development programme can improve menta...

EQ (emotional quotient) or EI (emotional intelligence) have been ranked as no.6 in the World Economic Forum’s list of top ten skills for employees to possess. Khumo Theko - Researcher & Cultural Identity Trend Spotter at Flux trends spoke about about the importance of these skills in the workplace.

Our guest Josh Ansley is part of the production team that will be performing the songs of Simon & Garfunkel between 4 and 28 July, He spoke about the music concert titled Here’s To You, which Is performed by a stellar all South African cast of 8 talented singers who all play musical instruments. Under the Musical Directorship of Wessel Odendaal, the cast is led by Josh Ansley. They will be perform...

Shimmy Sello, executive chef at intercontinental Johannesburg Sandton Towers hotel spoke to us about his career and the restaurant offerings, where guests are treated to a delicious gourmet wine-pairing menu.

Sonia Mountford is one of the Eat Out Woolworths Sustainability Judges and the Food Chain Researcher & Writer of Eatgrity. She spoke to us about the 2019 Eat Out Woolworths Sustainability Award, South Africa’s prestigious accolade for restaurants contributing to more socially and environmentally responsible practices, which officially opened entries.

Phumelele Ndumo, Financial Advisor, Author and Founder of Thuthuka gave us insight into the do's and don’ts of buying a car. Thuthuka SA, is a company with a mission to help the average South African become as wealthy as he or she can be.

Gordon Banks, Dogtown’s behaviourist spoke about a brand new dog safety programme offered at local schools. The programme is focused on teaching children how to behave responsibly around the dogs they spend time with, which is critically important to avoid unnecessary injury and trauma.

Raylene Peine, spokesperson of the Association for Dietetics in SA spoke about the the World Health Organisation's recent report that classifies work-place burnout as an occupational phenomenon.

Bongani Xulu Vice President of Surfing SA spoke about the Development Surf Day taking place on Sunday, 7 July, to celebrate the journey of transformation in surfing. Young surfers from KZN’s iLembe Surf Riders, Ubuntu Learn to Surf and Swim Club, Sisonke Surf Club and Surfers Not Street Children (SNSC) will take to the waves in a fun tag team event.

We spoke to Reggie Xaba, founder and designer of Durban based footwear brand ifele. Reggie and other Durban creatives will be showcasing their work at the House & Garden show which take place next month under the Discover Durban Design exhibition.

Thebe Ikalafeng, founder of the award-winning Brand Leadership Group, was our guest presenter this week and he spoke about domestic tourism, travelling in Africa and climbing Kilimanjaro. We were also in conversation with Thembi Khumalo and Jerry Mabena, CEO of Thebe Tourism Group,

Joshua Potgieter, co-founder of Guerilla House spoke to us about being the winner of Eco-Youth award. Guerilla House is a shared learning platform for the experimentation and pursuit of regenerative technologies and regenerative worldviews.

Xolani Mawande, the new CEO of SA Board of People Practices talks about his new appointment and outlines the future strategy of South Africa’s HR professional and quality assurance body, which is responsible for setting HR standards nationally.

We spoke to Gayle Edmunds, Managing Editor of City Press, about her thought leadership article in the City Press, focusing on why we need to create a habit of reading for pleasure and not only for the purpose of studying to get a qualification.

Our thought leaders were Marubini Raphulu CEO of JSE-listed Hulisani and Kabelo Chabalala - Founder of The Young Men Movement and Columnist for the Star, Pretoria News and IOL. Marubini Raphulu spoke about what this week’s State of The Nation Address depicts about the energy sector in South Africa. Kabelo Chabalala spoke about how the Young Men Movement is creating safe spaces for men to express t...

Dr. Asghar Adelzadeh is Director and Chief Economic Modeler at Applied Development Research Solutions Global who presented the economic policy scenarios this week. He spoke to us about what economic modelling can tell us about South Africa’s future.

Thokozo Mjo, founder of the Beyond the Lemonade Stand spoke about Beyond the Lemonade Stand, a social venture looking to create a new generation of entrepreneurs who can make a difference. The organisation will be participating in the Basha Uhuru Festival.

Siggi Nonhono manager of The Munching Mongoose, spoke about a new a pop-up shop known as the ‘honesty store” situated at 27 Boxes in Melville. The store puts its faith in all South Africans, by operating unstaffed and with an honesty box payment system.

Professor Sarah Wurz, from the School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies at Wits spoke about the earliest archaeological evidence that reveals anatomically modern humans were roasting and eating plant starches, such as those from tubers and rhizomes, as early as 120,000 years ago.

Steve Blatherwick from Electric Safari Vehicles in Mbombela, Mpumalanga spoke about converting safari vehicles to become electric vehicles, in order to make them more environmentally friendly.

Nduduzo Makhathini is a traditional healer, university lecturer, composer and musician. He spoke to us about “Going Back to the Truth of Space”, a new Jazz and Dance Production set to launch at the 2019 National Arts Festival.

Nobesuthu Rayi, acting executive producer for the National Arts Festival spoke about what we can expect from the 2019 edition of the festival which takes place in Makhanda, Eastern Cape from June 27 to July 7.

Aneshree Naidoo, Facilitator at Art of Living spoke about a yoga event that took place today ( Saturday 22 June) at the University of Johannesburg in Soweto, hosted in celebration of International Yoga Day

Dr Alessandra Prioreschi, Associate Director and Researcher at the Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit spoke about a research conducted by Wits University’s Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit on youNg women in Soweto. The research identified many barriers to healthy eating, among them the cost of and access to healthy food options.

Tshepo Ramutumbu, founder of the Mbuyisa School of Arts and Culture spoke about Mbuyisa Makhubu the 18-year-old South African school boy seen carrying Hector Pieterson in a famous photograph taken by Sam Nzima on 16 June 1976. He also spoke about the aims and objectives of the Mbuyisa School of Arts and Culture