The Alternative Breakfast

Can citizens take action against the state to maintain critical infrastructure? 03.08.2025 17:01 ↓

GUEST:Shadi Maganoe -Lecturer in the Wits School of Law Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Governance, Legislative Oversight, State Capture and Elections.  Raw sewerage in the streets is a common sight, potholes prevail, and storm-water drainage fails repeatedly. It is commonplace that despite residents paying rates and making multiple complaints to authorities, the situation does not im...

25 Years of Nurturing Young Minds: Sesame Workshop International South Africa’s Legacy of Learning 03.08.2025 18:43 ↓

GUEST: Onyi and Zikwe are popular South African Takalani Sesame Muppet characters developed by Sesame Workshop International South Africa to support early childhood education through entertaining and educational content Sesame Workshop International South Africa is a key player in early childhood development, using educational media to support young learners nationwide. As the local branch of the...

Young Nigerians learn about democracy at school: how it’s shaping future voters 03.08.2025 22:25 ↓

GUEST:  Dr. Leila Demarest -Associate Professor, Institute of Political Science, Leiden University Ten years after the transition from military to democratic rule, the Nigerian government made civic education mandatory in primary and secondary schools. The curriculum covers issues such as Nigeria’s independence, the structures of the state, civic rights, political parties and national u...

The PoeComSto Council Officially Launches: A New Voice for Poetry, Comedy, and Storytelling in South Africa 03.08.2025 14:28 ↓

 GUEST: MoAfrika Wa Mokgathi – PoeComSto’s chairperson South Africa's vibrant traditions of poetry, comedy, and storytelling now have a powerful new advocate. The recently launched *PoeComSto Council*, established under the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, aims to transform these underrepresented art forms by providing structure, support, and opportunities. Born from nationw...

Celebrating men who are transforming lives and redefining masculinity in South Africa 03.08.2025 14:30 ↓

GUEST: Tsakani Mkhari, Spokesperson for Hope Givers Foundation. The Hope Givers Foundation, powered by Brand South Africa, recently hosted the 8th Annual Raising Legends Awards, celebrating men who are transforming lives and redefining masculinity in South Africa. The event honored individuals making meaningful contributions in combating gender-based violence, mentoring young men, and uplifting co...

JSB COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: From Waste to Worth: How Women are Crocheting a Cleaner Future 03.08.2025 15:14 ↓

GUEST: Regine le Roux, founder of Re. Bag. Re. Use, Turning trash into treasure isn’t just an environmental act—it’s an act of hope. In this interview, Regine le Roux, founder of Re. Bag. Re. Use, shares how a simple idea—crocheting plastic bread bags into functional art—has grown into a movement empowering South African women. From saving over 144,000 bags from landf...

JSB CONVERSATION: Women Reclaim Space Through Storytelling, Art, And Activism 27.07.2025 40:59 ↓

Guest: Traci Kwaai, Kalk Bay fisher activist and founder of The Fisher Child Project, Nyakallo Maleke, Standard Bank Young Artist and Nadia Virasamy, CEO of Moving into Dance