The Breakfast Express

#1860indenturedlabourers We continue our 1860 Indenture Series and find out how the Depot Road Memorial Primary School, at Bayview in Chatsworth is planting 160 banana trees as a living monument of the historic moment. We chat to former academic and author Kiru Naidoo...

#1860indenturedlabourers In today’s episode of our 1860 Indenture Series, we chat to Dr Devi Rajab on the role of women of Indian Heritage who have shaped South African history and liberation politics. From Pots to Politics, we will share the nostalgia...

#Disability360 The Breakfast Express shared the plight of Maya Moonsamy who had suffered a stroke and was left paralyzed. She desperately needed a wheelchair to help her move around. As part of the Breakfast Express "Making Life Better" CSI campaign, we managed to get a sponsor and donated the much needed wheelchair to her.

In today’s segment of our 1860 Indenture Series, we highlight the incredible journey of Ponnusamy Naicker, who came to South Africa as an indentured labourer, and went on to not only own his own farm, but built the first temple and school in Glen Albyn, on the KZN south coast.

#COVID19 #CHOOSELIFE What does the latest research show? What are the projected numbers saying about a resurgence? And what's the latest on reinfection? We get some answers from Prof Salim Abdool Karrim,

We chat to our newly crowned Miss South Africa, Limpopo born Shudufhadzo Musida...

We chat to the female vocalist Nomcebo Zikode, singer of the hit song Jerusalema as they approach 200 million views on YouTube

Aarto has introduced a new infringement penalty levy of R100 which is payable on every fine. The AA says it will officially oppose this, as it amounts to a ‘stealth tax’. We chat to the AA’s Layton Beard regarding this matter

#Lotusfm160 #1860IndenturedLabourers As we build up to the 160th anniversary of the arrival of Indian indentured labourers to South Africa, we will trace the history of some of the prominent towns that were inhabited by Indians when they arrived here. Today we trace the history of Verulam, with Mano Murugan of the Verulam Historical Society

43-year old Belinda Davids from Port Elizebeth has travelled the world as a Whitney Houston tribute artist and recently wowed the judges on “Britains Got Talent”. We catch up with the South African songstress to find out more about her Greatest Love of All

A UKZN study has found a high prevalence of burnout, anxiety and depression amongst medical doctors in KZN. We chat to Dr Thejini Naidoo on how this affects the fraternity and what others can learn from this...

Whether you love maths or not, this story will surely inspire you. Soweto-born Kgaugelo Bopape has clinched bronze at the International Maths Olympiad in Russia. We chat to him on his passion for maths and catch up with his teacher as well

#COVID19 #CHOOSELIFE When the pandemic first emerged, we assumed it would be eradicated in a few months. Then it landed on our shores... And when we went into lockdown, no one expected it to last for so long. So, how much longer before lockdown ends, and when can we see an end to this pandemic? We chat to Internationally recognised Futurist and Scenario Planner, Graeme Codrington to get some answe...

We are commemorating Heritage Day with a special interview with one of South Africa’s most iconic singers

Remember to vote for your favourite Lotus FM Cultural Cuisine & Attire competition finalists. The 2 contestants who are part of the Breakfast Express team in this leg of the competition are: Meena Ramgunn KEYWORD: DISH 1 and Fahmida Ismail KEYWORD: DISH 5.

Remember to vote for your favourite Lotus FM Cultural Cuisine & Attire competition finalists. The 2 contestants who are part of the Breakfast Express team in this leg of the competition are: Meena Ramgunn KEYWORD: DISH 1 and Fahmida Ismail KEYWORD: DISH 5.

#COVID19 #ChooseLife Can you imagine going overseas, and then being stuck there since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic? This is the situation of Mr and Mrs Poobie Govender of Howick, who’ve been stuck in San Francisco and anxiously waiting to get home.

Can burning incense in your home or having a hawan be deemed a nuisance? We chat with Morningside Ridge resident Mike Nersey who was banned from doing so and get an update from the relevant parties.

Surveillance footage has been doing the rounds on social media, showing a potential kidnapper jumping over a restaurant balustrade and trying to grab a child. We chat with the brave jujitsu hero, Dishal Sooku who saved the little girl...

We are commemorate National Book Week and chat to the author of Women in Solitary, Shanthini Naidoo.

Growing up in South Africa, his music filled the airwaves and the dance floors. He is one of the country's best-loved and most respected musicians, Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse joins us to share his musical journey #HeritageMonth

We spoke to Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha in respose to some of the claims made by Energy Expert Ted Blom

We chat to energy expert Ted Blom to shed some light on our current loadshedding situation

#COVID19 #CHOOSELIFE #DISABILITY360 Coming out of major eye surgery in the light of the pandemic, 55-year old Ian Naidoo thought the worst was over. But then, he contracted Covid-19, was hospitalized, put on a ventilator and spent over 20 days in hospital. He joins us to share his harrowing experience...

As much as South Africans express shock at the scourge of corruption that is crippling the country currently, few seem to know that it is one of the country’s oldest traditions, dating back over 350 years. That's according to a recent article by political analyst and academic Professor Steven Friedman. He takes our hot seat today