Lotus FM

The Breakfast Express

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Interviews, Discussions, Entertainment at its best.

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Lotus FM

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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

NSC Matriculants - Mohamad Brothers 09.02.2024

Two brothers, both named Mohamad scooped 6 A’s in the NSC matric exam. We catch up with the Southlands Secondary lads...

Childwelfare OB Podcast 09.02.2024

We were live from the fabulous new Phoenix Children's Centre, at the Phoenix Child Welfare. It’s been two years of hustle, loads of generosity, and now the centre is ready to give back to the community.

IEB & NSC Matriculants 22.01.2024

As matrics celebrate their results this morning, we’ll chat to two exemplary matriculants, Niharika Ganesh from Crawford international Sandon who scooped 9 distinctions. And, one of Star College Durban’s top matriculants, Sarah Chetty.

IEB Matriculants 22.01.2024

As matrics anxiously await their results, we chat to two outstanding matriculants, Dhivya Naicker and Kaylen Desmond from Crawford on their phenomenal matric journey.

Matrics share their December plans before their results 12.12.2023
16 Days of Activism - Keready 12.12.2023

We commemorate 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children and chat to Keready, a youth-led health movement, that is dedicated to helping eliminate gender-based violence.

M4 Tongaat bridge road UPDATE 30.11.2023

The M4 Tongaat bridge road has been closed since it was damaged in the April floods last year. We chat to SANRAL Regional Manager Dumisani Nka-binde on when we can expect it to be reopened. 

Rand Manipulation Saga - Competition Commission’s Makgale Mohlala 30.11.2023

It is believed that the bank cartel implicated in the rand manipulation saga, made a trillion rand a day due to price-fixing and market allocation. Is a small fine adequate? Should these cartels not face more stringent repercussions? We chat to the Competition Commission’s Makgale Mohlala

Thunee Q&A 27.11.2023

Thunee Co-ordinator for KZN, Johnny Nair and female Thunee Champion Sholeen Naidoo to come through and answer your thunee questions.

Festive Season Crime - Hilton Ellaya 22.11.2023

With the holiday season fast approaching, we often see the highest levels of criminal activity, and many of these crimes happen in shopping and parking facilities. We’ll chat to Hilton Ellaya on how you can stay safe.

Beach safety tips following fatal drowning 21.11.2023

Six people required assistance at three non-bathing beaches this weekend. Despite 5 being rescued through heroic attempts, sadly a 7-year-old boy lost his life. We’ll chat to Daya Sewduth from Lifesaving SA on some beach safety tips that could save your life

1860 Indian Arrival Series - Deva Muthusamy - Umkomaas Rising 21.11.2023

In our 1860 Indian Arrival Series today, we chat to Author Deva Muthusamy on his book of short stories, Umkomaas Rising.

MLB CSI Diwali Food Hamper give-away Week 3 UPDATE 21.11.2023

We continue to spread love and light this Deepavali month. In our “Making Life Better” CSI today, we are offered destitute families assistance, with grocery hampers. We bring you an update on this..  

SA FASHION DESGINER GAVIN RAJAH TAKES THE HOTSEAT 16.11.2023

Joining us on the HOTSEAT is South African born fashion and interior designer, Gavin Rajah.

Loadshedding with energy expert Mohamed Madhi 16.11.2023

As we grapple with Stage 3 laodshedding, there’s mixed views on when it could possibly end. We chat to energy expert Mohamed Madhi on the current status of the power utility, and whether there will be any reprieve for us this festive season.

Diwali Baking with Rani Judnarain 10.11.2023

It’s the last few days before Deepavali, and we have a sweet treat for you. We chat to popular food blogger and home chef, Rani Judnarain from Baked with Love to share her special burfee & chana magaj recipe...

Transport Month - Ashley Peter – Chairman of Umgeni Steam Railways 10.11.2023

South Africans have very few options to ride a luxury train, and the Umgeni Steam Railway Train offers a fun ride through the rolling Valley of a 1000 Hills. In light of Transport Month, we chat to Ashley Peter – Chairman of Umgeni Steam Railways who has been involved with trains for over 40 years.

1860 Indian Arrival Series - Shri Mariammen Temple 07.11.2023

November is a historic month for us as we commemorate the arrival of Indians as indentured labourers in SA. We kick off our 1860 Indian Arrival Series, with a look at the Shri Mariammen Temple in Mt Edgecombe. We chat to chairperson Seelan Archary...

ROAD SAFETY CAMPAIGN 07.11.2023

Johannesburg's road safety has taken a significant step forward as a result of a collaborative programme on DUI or driving under the influence. In light of Transport Month, we chat to the head of brand at aware.org for more information…

World Savings Day with Economist Sanisha Packirisamy 07.11.2023

We commemorate World Savings Day, also known as World Thrift Day. We get some key saving tips from Economist Sanisha Packirisamy 

THE THABO BESTER STORY AUTHOR DANIEL STEYN (INTERVIEW) 30.10.2023

New book “the Thabo bester story” is out. In this book, Daniel Steyn and Marecia Damons, the journalists who first exposed the scam, tell the full story. Today Daniel joins us on the show to share how they unravelled this web of crime…

Naas Botha Rugby Final Predictions 27.10.2023

South Aricans are gearing up for a mouth-watering final between the Springboks and the All Blacks tomorrow to see who will be crowned winners of Rugby World Cup 2023. We’ll chat to one of the all-time greats of South African rugby, Naas Botha to get his predictions on the match

Matric Study Tips with Anne Eddie 26.10.2023

We chat to Anne Eddie, founder of The Answer Series, on what matriculants should be doing in this last week before the exams. And for the IEB matriculants who are already writing, we share some tips on how to prepare the night before the exams.

LOCAL MUSICIAN YOVANI NAIDOO 25.10.2023

We catch up with Durban musician Yovani Naidoo who’s making waves both locally and internationally...

SCHALK BRITS (FORMER SPRINGBOK) JOINS US LIVE FROM FRANCE 24.10.2023

We chat to former South African Springbok, Schalk Brits, who was part of the 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning team, to get his highlights and prediction on the final.

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