The Breakfast Express

Return of Loadshedding - Energy expert Mohamed Madhi 05.02.2025 10:04 ↓

Less than a day after Nersa ruled against Eskom’s request for a 36% hike in power tariffs the electricity utility plunged the country into darkness. We chat to Energy Specialist Mohamed Madhi on the real reasons why loadshedding had returned, and gauge his outlook for the next few months…

RACIAL INTOLERANCE AT SCHOOL - RED STRING 03.02.2025 1:49 ↓

Allegations of racial intolerance have surfaced at a school in Escort, after Hindu learners were asked to remove their red (Luxmi) prayer strings. We hear from the South African Hindu Maha Sabha on what action is being taken.

"Takers, Not Makers" 27.01.2025 5:38 ↓

A shocking report by Oxfam titled "Takers, Not Makers" reveals the staggering figures on wealth extracted from India by Britain during the colonial era. We’ll discuss this further.

HOTSEAT INTERVIEW: J Something from Micasa 27.01.2025 11:34 ↓

Joining us on the HOTSEAT today is multi-talented musician and chef, J Something from the band Micasa. We find out what his actual name is and his passion for music and food.

Largest Hindu temple and cultural complex in Southern Hemisphere 27.01.2025 5:02 ↓

The largest Hindu temple and cultural complex in the Southern Hemisphere, made possible by the BAPS Swami-narayan Sanstha, is scheduled to be built in Northriding, Johannesburg. We chat to BAPS spokesperson, Hemang Desai, on how the temple will foster Hindu values such as faith, service, and global harmony

MATRIC TOP ACHIEVER - Aaminah Vally 21.01.2025 4:21 ↓

We are celebrating the incredible achievements of the Class of 2024. Aaminah Vally from Reddam House Ballito attained eight distinctions, achieving 96% for Mathematics and over 90% in Information Technology, Physical Sciences, and Accounting.

INTERVIEW: NSC Matriculant Kiona Hethor 20.01.2025 3:01 ↓

We are also celebrating the incredible achievements of the Class of 2024. Joining us now is Kiona Hethor from Edenglen High in Edenvale, Gauteng, who is an avid fan of the show….

IEB TOP ACHIEVERS TALEESE CHETTY AND KAMALIKA GOVENDER 16.01.2025 8:47 ↓

Matric results are out and there’s much to celebrate. Taleese Chetty achieved 8 A’s and achieved within the top 5% of learners Nationally in 6 or more subjects. She was also placed in the Top 1% nationally for Afrikaans and Physical Sciences. Kamalika Govender also achieved 8 Distinctions and achieved within the top 5% of learners Nationally in 6 or more subjects . She was placed in th...

TOP IEB ACHIEVERS SUHEER SATHYAPAL AND URAAV JAGDAW 16.01.2025 8:30 ↓

Matric results are out today and there’s much to celebrate. Fresh from the press, we managed to scoop two top achievers from Crawford La Lucia. Suheer Sathyapal and Uraav Jagdaw both achieved 9 Distinctions each, and scored within the top 5% of learners Nationally in 6 or more subjects.   

Lotus FM 42nd Birthday Giveaway 13.01.2025 4:10 ↓

One LotusFM listener wins R5000

INTERVIEW: Holiday Detox with Dr Tamara Pheiffer 13.01.2025 3:55 ↓

Have you been naughty or nice this holiday? We chat to medical bio-hacker Dr Tamara Pheiffer on how to detox after all the festive eating. We’ll also get tips on healthy snacks for the office and some energy booster recipes to kick-start the new year. 

Mala Lutchman on her book Valliamma: A Child Soldier 26.12.2024 10:55 ↓

As we pay tribute to our beloved colleague and presenter Mala Lutchmanan, here's a highlight of our interview with her, on her book, Valliamma: A Child Soldier of South Africa’s Freedom.

BRICS and De Dollarisation 17.12.2024 5:35 ↓

Donald Trump has threatened BRICS nations with 100% tariffs if they try to move away from the US dollar. Is Trump serious about targeting the BRICS? What options do BRICS members like South Africa and India have?