The Breakfast Express

We pay tribute to Goolam Fareed Essack who passed earlier this week. He  was one of the oldest sardine and seine netters

The Sardine Run for 2024 kicked off yesterday on Margate Main Beach, and at Hibberdene on the South Coast. The very first shoals were netted by ace skipper Jace Govender for sardine netter Vees Jagadasen of Chatsworth. We get the details from them

As we commemorate youth month and celebrate the start of the T20 Cricket world cup – we chat with a cricket prodigy Keyaan Naicker who was recently selected for the Dolphins hub under 16 team. 

As winter creeps in, so too does seasonal colds and flus. We are also seeing an increase in Influenza A and swine flu. How concerned should we be if we do get sick? The first case of Monkeypox has been identified in SA? Is there cause for concern? We’ll get some insights from esteemed epidemiologist Prof Salim Abdool Karim, who’ll also advise whether Covid-19 is still a threat, and give his views...

Subsistence fishing constitutes the livelihood of thousands of local fisherfolk. They have now cast their disapproval over not being able to fish off the Durban piers. We chat to Desmond D’Sa who is requesting that the piers be opened for fishing...

Engineering brothers Ricardo and Nicolas Lognath have been listed on Forbes Africa's 30 under 30 list for their incredible work in the e-commerce and healthcare space. They share their achievements with us..

It’s Freedom Fridays where we celebrate those who have made an indelible mark in South Africa’s freedom and democracy. We chat to anti-apartheid activist, politician and author Pregaluxmi Govender on her contribution to Mzanzi.

We chat to Vic Maharaj, who has been appointed the new CEO of Motorsport South Africa. He shares his vision for the different codes of sport in SA. 

Despite urgent pleas to the municipality and presidency, several areas in KZN, are still without water. It's now 7 months of dry taps in Trenance Park, Verulam. We'll get an update from Roshan Lil-Ruthan from the Verulam Water Crisis Committee on the current status in Verulam.

In our “Making Lives Better” CSI campaign yesterday, we shared an earnest appeal from Kevin, who was in need of some warm clothes to face the cold weather...

As temperatures are cooling, seasonal flu is knocking on the door. We chat to Dr Diveshni Govender on the pros and cons of taking the flu vaccination. And, she’ll share some of the immune boosters, healthy foods and supplements you should keep handy this winter.

It’s Freedom Fridays where we celebrate those who have made an indelible mark in South Africa’s freedom and democracy. We chat to the chairperson of Radiocracy, Advocate Robin Sewlal

The legendary Wheel of Fortune is spinning onto your screens. We chat to show host Rorisang Thandekiso for more...

Sham Maharaj set to be honoured by the SA human rights commission for his work around promoting human rights...

It’s Freedom Fridays. We chat to author Phumlani Majozi on his historic book, Lessons from Past Heroes...

We chat to 12-year old Skyelar Brijmohan from Isipingo who is one of our lucky Lotus FM Human Rights Poetry winners

The average price of a household food basket for March was over R5,200, based on data from the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group’s (Household Affordability Index. We chat to the group’s Programme Coordinator, Mervyn Abrahams to unpack how this affects you and I…

Many residents are still without water in the northern and southern areas of KZN, some for weeks and months. We get an update from Roshan LilRuthan from the Verulam Water Crisis Committee on the current status in Verulam as well as from listener Kogie Reddy

According to government’s No Drop Report, water demand is expected to sharply increase over the next 20 years while the water supply is likely to decline. Many provinces are already struggling to supply water to residents. So, how bad can it get and what’s the solution? To get some insights, we chat to executive manager of WaterCAN, Dr Ferrial Adam

A lifestyle TikToker, Juhi Sanam Maharaj from Port Shepstone has caused a stir on TikTok after her video making Tin Fish sandwiches at the beach left viewers questioning whether the canned fish needs to be cleaned first. She’ll share how shemakes her now famous Tin Fish sandwiches…

SABC 3 celebrates 30 Years of Democracy with the launch of the documentary series Truth Be Told tonight. We’ll chat to  series director, Enver Samuel

We chat to the No. 1 angler in the recently held SA Surf Casting Fishing competition, Jace Govender. And he’ll share some tips on how to become a competitive angler.

Get ready to turn up the heat! Join me on the HOTSEAT today as we welcome the sensational multi-award-winning singer and songwriter, Kyle Deutsch  His electrifying anthem "Never Over" for the Durban SuperGiants has been setting cricket stadiums on fire! Don't miss out on the action...

How safe is your computer and devices from cyber attacks and scammers? It’s Safer Internet Day. We chat to Abdul Moosa on how you should be protecting yourself. He’ll also advise on how to safeguard your social media accounts...

We pay tribute to celebrated author of Indian cooking, social activist and philanthropist Zuleikha Mayat, who passed away over the weekend. We share her inspiring interview about the origins of the bunny chow and her love for writing