The Alternative Breakfast

GUEST: SUBI BOSA – Book illustrator Interview: FOR THE LOVE OF ILLUSTRATION  

GUEST: KENEILWE MOTLANA TRIBUTE - MAMA SALLY MOTLANA  

 THOUGHTLEADERS GUEST: LINDSAY HOPKINS - SA Harvest Sustainability Manager  

GUEST: DR. NOKUTHULA MAZIBUKO- MSIMANG - University of Pretoria based researcher and writer of children’s books and historical novels.

Gauteng audiences will finally experience  Afro-opera sensation, The Mzanzi Tenors, following their appearances around the country. They are live at the Pieter Toerien Montecasino Theatre till tomorrow Sunday 25 June. They kicked off this week on Wednesday. Hosted by Richard Cock and supported by Rand Merchant Bank 

GUEST: SIFISO NENE - Comedian (instudio Interview: JOKERS IN JULY comedy series  

Guest: IAN HARRIS - Food Dialogues Event Project Manager Interview: 2023 FOOD DIALOGUES

Guest: Nico Smith, Petrol Head Motoring with Petrol Head

GUEST: ASHLEIGH NEFDT - JOURNALIST Interview: South Africa Named Top Spot For Digital Nomads in Africa  

GUEST: BONOLO NTAMU - Student Village Digital Lead Interview: SOCIAL MEDIA’S ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE  

GUEST: PANDORA LONG - Ashburton Festival Coordinator Interview: ENVIRONMENT  

GUEST: DR. NOKUTHULA MAZIBUKO- MSIMANG  - University of Pretoria based researcher and writer of children’s books and historical novels.   This WEek's Children's Book Titles to consider for your bookshelf    Jafta’s Father by Hugh Lewin   Waiting for the Waves by Michelle Nkamankeng    Making Friends with Feelings by Sewela Langeni   THIS WEEK'S  Book News & Events  

Book Dash is a not-for-profit, South African social impact publisher of open, African picturebooks for very young children. Based on evidence, our vision is that “Every child should own a hundred books by the age of five”, long before they enter school! GUEST: Dorette Louw - Director · Book Dash   Getting relevant, quality books into the homes of very young children and families is an evidence-bas...

South Africans read more than we think – but still do not have enough books, this is a statement  from one of the key findings presented in the  2023 National Reading Survey (NRS),  launched alongside the  National Reading Barometer (NRB)  project by the Nal’ibali Trust, the National Library of South Africa (NLSA), and a multi-sector project steering committee. GUEST: NQABAKAZI GINA  - Director Na...

The recent passing of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill by the South African National Assembly marks a significant milestone in the nation's journey towards universal healthcare. This comprehensive legislation aims to provide equitable access to quality healthcare services for all South African citizens. What does it all mean? GUEST: GARY FELDMAN  - Head of Healthcare Consulting at NMG Bene...

As Pride Month takes centre stage, it's important to recognise the significance of fostering a culture of inclusion within the workplace. In an era where diversity and acceptance are fundamental values, organisations that prioritise creating an inclusive environment are reaping the rewards of increased productivity, innovation, and employee satisfaction.  GUEST: DR. CLAUDIA NAGEL  - Full Professor...

Percy Malepe,  from Diepsloot in Johannesburg works hard to improve the lives of people in his community. He is the founder and chairperson of Ikemeleng Foundation – an NPO that feeds 400 people a day, offers free sports and afterschool classes to learners and a food garden. The youth organisation operates in Extension 1, and was founded in 2020 during the hard lockdown. We spoke to him last year,...

The Undone  follows the stories of three brave women who dare to say what’s been left unsaid. In their stories, we discover what the face of resilience looks like against calamity. Their stories are an ode to life; the humour, the tragedy, the loss and the success of it all.  Written and performed by  Serena Steinhauer  and produced by  Daphne Kuhn ,  The Undone  is inspired by overcoming adversit...

In September 2021, multi award winning South African guitarist Vuma Levin was named as the  Standard Bank Young artist for jazz. To this end he undertook to create a work commensurate  with the scale of this achievement. The resulting product is his new album titled The Past is Unpredictable: Only the Future is Certain, out on renowned Dutch Jazz Label, DOX Records, on 19 May 2023. "Vuma Levin is...

Community-backed projects have received a boost from the Social Employment Fund and The Craft and Design Institute. We zone in on Khayelitsha.    Today the Africa Jam Youth Outreach will perform their play “IDINGA” in Kilombo Village in Khayelitsha   GUEST: LOYISO DAMOYI  – Event Organiser    Tickets are R50 per person and there’s space for approximately 300 guests. IDINGA tackles the issue of gen...

Guest: Nico Smith, Petrol Head

Elephant Sands Bush Lodge and campsite is located 53 km north of Nata on the main road to Kasane, and offers 20 En-suite safari tents and 8 En-suite chalets, each with a unique view of the watering hole frequented by numerous elephants.   The lodge has a restaurant, bar and a plunge pool. Activities include game drives, bush walks and mountain biking.   There is plenty of different wildlife around...

Chip packets and polystyrene, which are not popular recycling materials and are often found dumped, may have a second life as useful construction material.   GUEST: ABRAHAM AVENANT  - CEO Centre for Regenerative Design and Collaboration (CRDC )     "Chip packets are my worst, because nobody wants chip packets," said Forestry Fisheries and Environment Minister Barbara Creecy.   The minister voiced...

Right to Care is a leading healthcare non-profit organization that was started in response to the public healthcare emergency of HIV and AIDS in South Africa in 2001. It was one of the first organizations to make HIV treatment available to South African public patients. GUEST: DR. CHUKA ONAGA  - Acting Chief of Party for Right to Care’s Accelerating Program Achievements to Control the Epidemic (AP...

GUEST: Dr Ruan Veldtman – Senior Scientist Interview: ENVIRONMENT: The little invasive beetle causing problems for South Africa’s trees