The Alternative Breakfast

Upcoming musician, Cazz spoke about the release of her debut 5 track EP, “Bittersweet” and the EP will move every listener’s heartstrings. Launching her career almost 5 years ago, Cazz strips down to a more acoustic feel as she teams up with producer Barry Berk on the EP.

Chef Daniela Gutstadt from Culinary Table spoke about showcasing her mouth-watering dishes during the upcoming American Express Winter Sculpture Fair at Nirox Sculpture Park. The exhibition opens its doors on the weekend of 11th and 12th May 2019.

Justin Coomber an adventure/documentary photographer from Cape Town, spoke about his 2500km cycling journey from Musina in Limpopo to Cape Town. With his one-month long campaign, Justin hopes to raise R 150 000.00 on donations to support the Warrior on Wheels Foundation, an organisation that helps disabled kids.

Ryan Sanderson, Exhibition Director of Africa Health Exhibition and Conferences, spoke about the increasing demands on healthcare systems in Africa, which is influenced by the rising non-communicable diseases, such as cancer, hypertension, diabetes and heart disease. He explained how the Africa Health Exhibition will be at the forefront of discussions focusing on how technology and innovation is t...

We spoke to Pam Yako, South African Tourism Baord Chair about Africa's Travel Indaba which is showcasing Southern Africa’s best tourism products at the Durban International Convention Centre.

Canadian Stand up comedian Russell Peters is returning to South Africa as part of his brand new Deported World Tour. We spoke to him about his upcoming three city tour in South Africa which is organised by Comedy Central and Real Concerts.

THANDO HOPA, MODEL ACTRESS, WRITER, LAWYER , ACTIVIST Khulile Vilakazi-Ofosu -chief executive and founder of the Sibahle doll collection. (The trendy dolls have lifelike afro-textured hair that can be plaited and African names like Bontle and Nobuhle) SAMUKELISIWE JALI - Ad hoc Lecturer at University of KwaZulu-Natal and Admitted Attorney of the High Court in the Republic of South Africa.

PROFESSOR ROB BLUMENSCHINE, CHIEF SCIENTIST AT PAST (THE PALAEONTOLOGICAL SCIENTIFIC TRUST).

DANELA CONTI BRYANT - Decorex Cape Town 2019 Designer Spotlight (Exhibitor of the Danela Conti Bryant brand ) Decorex Cape Town brings global décor trends home This year’s premier décor and design exhibition, Decorex Cape Town, will focus on the continent’s influence through its 2019 theme, “Designing for Africa – feels like home”. The region’s leading design visionaries will converge at the Cape...

Dr. Yjan Gordon- research scientist in astrophysics at the University of Manitoba in Canada First black hole photo confirms Einstein’s theory of relativity Black holes are long-time superstars of science fiction. But their Hollywood fame is a little strange given that no-one has ever actually seen one – at least, until now. If you needed to see to believe, then thank the Event Horizon Telescope (E...

Chris Hattingh is a Researcher at the Free Market Foundation. He has an MPhil in Business Ethics from Stellenbosch University. He is the author of published articles on consumer rights, economic freedom, inequality and individual freedom. Regulation of Airbnb is draconian Government published the Tourism Amendment Bill on April 12. If this had happened on April 1, one could have believed that it w...

TU NOKWE, singer, actress, guitarist, composer, lyricist and teacher. Besides being an actress, South African born Tu Nokwe is a singer, guitarist, composer, lyricist and teacher. Tu Nokwe’s passion and love for children and community is the driving force behind her music. This has seen her Album, African Child win ‘Best release from Africa’ on the British world music magazine. In South Africa, sh...

NONHLANHLA MOKOENA-CHIMHANDAMBA- MD & MASTER GROWER at Urban Grown URBAN GROWN: CHANGING THE FACE OF FARMING If you think farming only happens on the outskirts of the country and that it’s done by old people, think again! Urban Grown, a woman-owned and youth run Agricultural and Agro-processing business – based at Riversands Incubation Hub – is proof that this is certainly not the case. The busine...

Jean Van De Velde – Director Antoinette Louw – multi award-winning South African actress An Act of Defiance review – Brilliant account of Bram Fischer The film has a potent message to impart, especially in the lead-up to the election in May. An Act of Defiance is one of those films that will remain with you long after the images have disappeared from the screen. This production is a vivid, brillia...

Kim Lazarus, Co-Founder of Goodbye Malaria Heidi Kerwan from Nova Meet South Africa’s guilt-free chocolate Goodbye Malaria and Nova Chocolate collaborate to create a life-changing chocolate South African brands Goodbye Malaria and Nova Chocolate have teamed up to launch a feel-good, taste-good, does-good, artisanal chocolate that uses ethically sourced ingredients. Does it get any better than that...

Roberta Thatcher - organizer Cannabis, craft and couture at the Keyes Pantry Market The Keyes Pantry Market returns to Rosebank on 27 April. Here’s what you can expect this month: Cannabis Everybody’s talking about it: CBD oil. Touted as a cure-all for everything from anxiety to insomnia, pain and cancer-related symptoms, the cannabis-derived oil is taking the world of alternative healing by storm...

Lars Fischer - Operating Director, Michael Page Africa South African salaries in 2019: what top professionals earn Specialist recruitment firm Michael Page has published its latest salary survey, showing what skilled professionals in 180 different jobs in South Africa can expect to earn in 2019. According to the recruitment specialists, the South African labour market has once again experienced an...

Professor Lucille Blumberg – Chairperson of the South African Malaria Elimination Committee and Deputy-Director of Epidemiology & Medical Consultant, Centre for Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease caused by any one of five malaria parasite species i.e Plasmodium falciparum, ovale, vivax, malariae and knowlesi. The disease is transmitted to people by the female Anophe...

Peter Mills, Chairman of Game Rangers Association of Africa CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: AFRICAN RHINO CONSERVATION LEADERS Nominations have officially opened and are invited from the five rhino range states of Africa. The 2019 Nomination Categories are: Best Field Ranger; Best Conservation Practitioner; Best Political, Investigative and Judicial support; Best Rhino Conservation Supporter; and Special Aw...

Our guest presenter this week was Marianne Thamm and we were also in conversation with her chosen guests Neo Rakgajane and Soraya Salie, founder of the Bonteheuwel Walking Ladies

Michelle recently had the opportunity to walk the Blue Mountain Trail. On her journey she spoke to one of the lead guides, Jeffrey Michael Groenewald about the difference between the Blue Mountain Trail and Green Mountain Trail, as well as Nancy Tom from Malawi, a guide understudy.

PJ Sabbagha, founder of the My Body My Space: Public Arts Festival, spoke about the significant role that the festival plays in stimulating the local economy

Emmanuel Suquet, the chargé d’affaires a.i. (deputy head of mission of the French embassy) and Rehema Isa, CEO of Hadithi Media, share their stories of the week focusing on the burning of Notre Dame, whilst Rehama focused on the African child's solutionist mindset and one's individual purpose and utility

Professor Sylvester Chima (Head of the Programme of Bio and Research Ethics and Medical Law at UKZN, spoke about the ethical and legal considerations around the legalizing of cannabis use and says that it boils down to balancing the potential medical benefits with the rights of the individual and the rights of others.

Adama Sanneh, CEO of the Moleskin Foundation talks about the foundation and how creativity can drive social change