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Jessica Wilmot, Flyway and Migrants Project Manager at BirdLife South Africa, joins us to unpack the extraordinary journeys of migratory birds, what satellite tracking is revealing about their dependence on South African wetlands and why protecting these 26.09.2026 16:01

Nco Dube examines the growing tension between political leadership and the independence of South Africa’s legislatures, asking what happens to parliamentary accountability when the person presiding over the legislature becomes an active political player. 20.09.2026 23:05

Dr Brittany Kesselman explores whether the plants we dismiss as “weeds” could actually hold nutritional, ecological and cultural value — and what their disappearance tells us about indigenous food knowledge and the way we have come to define what counts a 20.09.2026 12:52

As National Wills Week encourages South Africans to put their affairs in order, we reflect on what it really means to leave a legacy — and whether a “free” will gives families freedom, protection and clarity or simply begins a more complicated conversatio 20.09.2026 14:17

With Ocean L, social media commentator, musician and content creator, we unpack the money behind the platforms we call “free” and ask how social media has evolved into a powerful newsroom where algorithms, creators and users increasingly shape what South 20.09.2026 15:54

Dr Ralph Mathekga joins The Alternative Breakfast to unpack three developments shaping South Africa’s political landscape: one year of the Madlanga Commission, the government’s response to the escalating GBV crisis, and the unprecedented collapse of COSAT 20.09.2026 17:12

Seth Naicker, a Heartlines Fathers Matter Facilitator and Gender Justice Activist, joins us to examine the role fathers and other men can play in challenging harmful ideas about masculinity, power and relationships before they become violence. 20.09.2026 12:06

Motoring expert Nico Smit joins The Alternative Breakfast with the latest developments from the motoring world, unpacking current news and trends while responding to listeners’ questions about cars, driving and the rapidly changing automotive landscape 20.09.2026 18:24

Judith Sephuma reflects on 25 years of Iya Iyo and the reimagining of her classic song by a younger generation of South African producers, opening a conversation about musical legacy, evolution and whether great African music can transcend generations. 20.09.2026 13:59

Political analyst Dr Ralph Mathekga joins Alternative Breakfast for a wide-ranging news roundup examining South Africa's economic contraction, the country's positioning within an increasingly divided BRICS bloc, and the IEC's new rules on election disinfo 14.09.2026 20:30

Prof Nigel Bennett joins Alternative Breakfast to unpack a remarkable University of Pretoria discovery showing how the naked mole-rat queen uses a chemical scent to suppress reproduction and maintain social order, opening a fascinating conversation about 14.09.2026 20:06

We speak to Nico Smit – Motoring Expert about the principles of advanced driving, from vehicle control and hazard anticipation to emergency braking, cornering and managing loss of traction, and why these skills can fundamentally change the way we drive. 14.09.2026 15:52

Zi, founder of Condigital Creative Brand & Social Media Agency, and Daddy Indica, a musical producer and artist, join us to introduce FABA — For Artists, By Artists, created to give independent creatives a space to experiment, collaborate, network and per 14.09.2026 9:34

PARENTING: When families care for loved ones with disabilities, who is really carrying the responsibility? Is the support system working — or have families been left to navigate the emotional, financial and day-to-day realities largely on their own? 07.09.2026 26:30

ARTS: Happy Motha, cast member of An Ode to Motown, joins us to celebrate the return of the popular production and the timeless music that continues to connect generations. 07.09.2026 11:46

ARTS: Happy Motha, cast member of An Ode to Motown , joins us to celebrate the return of the popular production and the timeless music that continues to connect generations.

SOCIALS: Ocean L joins us to unpack how AI, social media and Gen Z culture are reshaping the way young people present themselves, communicate and navigate the real world — from AI-generated police images and viral “aura farming” to the ever-growing influe 07.09.2026 5:40

REFLECTIONS: This Sunday on Reflections, we examine the 1st of September township practice of children splashing water on members of the public. What was once regarded as playful springtime fun has, in some instances, resulted in damaged property, confron 06.09.2026 34:50

REFLECTIONS: This Sunday on Reflections , we examine the 1st of September township practice of children splashing water on members of the public. What was once regarded as playful springtime fun has, in some instances, resulted in damaged property, confrontation, fighting and tragedy

NEWS ROUNDUP: Blogger, radio political analyst and social commentator Nco Dube joins us to unpack Eskom’s apparent turnaround, the political dangers surrounding government intervention, and why opinion polls should be read as a starting point for politica 06.09.2026 22:26

Political analyst Dr Ralph Mathekga joins us to unpack South Africa's increasingly crowded electoral landscape ahead of the 2026 local elections and what recent questions around the ANC's candidate-list process reveal about the state of the country's bigg 05.09.2026 20:30

Nellie Zembe from Tikkun joins us on International Day of Charity to challenge the way businesses think about giving and ask whether corporate social investment is genuinely helping people escape poverty or simply making dependency more sustainable. 05.09.2026 12:33

Motoring expert Nico Smit joins us for his weekly look at the biggest stories and developments from the world of cars, while also helping listeners navigate their own motoring questions. 05.09.2026 17:19

Angélique Kidjo joins us for a conversation about music, legacy and the continuing evolution of African sound, from the traditions that shaped her in Benin to the new generation redefining what African music means to the world. 05.09.2026 22:27

Political analyst Dr Ralph Mathekga joins The Alternative Breakfast to unpack three of the biggest political developments of the week and what they reveal about Parliament, the GNU and the increasingly competitive road to the 2026 Local Government Electio 30.08.2026 25:17

Attorney and Director of Dubuzane Attorneys, Nthabiseng Dubazana joins The Alternative Breakfast to unpack what the law says when someone threatens your life, what police are required to do when you report a threat, and what you can do when your complaint 30.08.2026 12:47

MOTORING WITH NICO SMIT 30.08.2026 17:16