The Breakfast Express

It is essential that the story of our brave and noble forefathers be told. It was through their sacrifice and bravery, we live such beautiful lives today... Here’s a short documentary by O'Neil & Shaastra, taking you into the story of indenture…

There have been close to 15 suicides in the Phoenix area in the past seven months, and shockingly, many of the victims, mostly teens, reportedly sent messages to friends and relatives before their deaths as a cry for help, which went unanswered. This, according to the father of a suicide victim, Pastor Mervyn Reddy, whose daughter, Kaylene took her own life, earlier this year. Since his daughter’s...

We’ve recently observed Nutrition week with the theme of Breakfast – start your day the right way. But nutrition is something we need to be cognisant of at all times. To speak to us about some exciting developments in science and nutrition we were joined by Medical Biohacker – Dr Tamara Pheiffer. She spoke to us about nutrition and life extension.

O'Neil spoke to the grandson of Albertina Sisulu, Duma Sisulu on the occasion of World Sight Day. The Sisulu family partnered with the Pretoria Eye Institute to provide 200 patients with cataract surgery. We also took the time to get to know Albertina Sisulu as a grandmother in the run up to the centenary celebrations --

O'Neil Nair spoke to South African comedian Riaad Moosa on his upcoming show, who makes him laugh and what informs his comedy.

O'Neil chatted to clinical psychologist Suntosh Pillay on Changing the racist mindset. We Ask - Why do some people continue to use certain words, when they know it has the power to hurt or discriminate? Is it something that still happens at the workplace or at home. What are the reasons...

O'Neil and Shaastra caught up with Katherine Kelly Lang AKA Brooke Logan from the Bold and the Beautiful. She's in South Africa for the PE triathlon and SABC3 tour. They get to know the lady behind the fiesty, sexy Brooke Logan...

O’Neil Nair spoke with Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille on her resignation, what it means for the city of Cape Town, her future plans and her message to South Africans this Womens month.

Leading up to Mandela Day centenary celebrations. O'Neil spoke to the former PA to Nelson Mandela, Zelda La Grange. She spoke about her 19 years serving as Madhiba's aide, her book and the Bikers Rally for Mandela taking place this weekend.

O‘Neil chats to Prof. Desai on how to move forward after the controversial utterances made by Malema. The aim is to create a dialogue for South Africans to move towards non-racialism.

O’Neil chats about Malema’s utterances at a Youth Day event. Samrem intends to press charges against Malema.

O'Neil Nair chatted to JHB executive Mayor Herman Mashaba on the passing of the R59 million budget for the City of Johannesburg. Mayor Mashaba answered questions regarding the budget being labelled "anti-poor", listeners posed questions regarding crime and he spoke about the new recycling program set to roll out on 1 July 2018.

Deputy Chair person of the Bayview Community Policing Forum tells us about the Chatsworth Police Station Protest triggered by botched hi-jacking involving Sadia Sukhraj

O'Neil spoke to newly crowned Tamaryn Green, Miss South Africa 2018

O'Neil Nair spoke to the minister regarding the introduction of a new history syllabus and the shortening of school holidays.

O'Neil Nair spoke to IRBA CEO Bernard Agulhas regarding new regulations in the scandal hit auditing profession.

Rajen Rajkumar was an IEC official during our very first democratic elections. Having met Mr Mandela on several occasions and having a deep understanding of South African history, Rajkumar is incredibly passionate about our country. Shaastra spoke to him about casting his first vote and the essence of Freedom Day.

The Department of Education says that the December school holidays will be shortened to facilitate the marking of papers. O'Neil Nair speaks to educator/lecturer Vicky Pillay on alternatives to this measure.

Following our chat with the Inanda farmers, they were due to meet with KZN human settlements MEC Ravi Pillay to discuss

A group of third generation small scale commercial farmers, who have toiled the land for decades, are at their wits end in trying to stop “land grabbers” from destroying their cultivated land. O'Neil Nair spoke to Inanda farmer Freddie Govender to find out more about the sitauation and what is being done to assist farmer in the area

There are reports that show significant coal supply problems at numerous Eskom coal-fired power stations in Mpumalanga. Does this mean we could expect loadshedding? We spoke to Eskom Spokesperson Khulu Pasiwe to find out.

O'Neil Nair speaks to the daughter of the Late struggle stalwart Fathima Meer. Judge Shehnaz Meer shares what she remembers about the late Winnie Madikazela Mandela and Mandela's relationship with Meer as we pay tribute to both incredible women.

The team chatted to Ane Roux from the South African Guide Dogs Association and shed some light on just how dogs are chosen to be guide dogs and she mentioned the fact that it costs the user just R5 to acquire a guide dog from the association

The Morning Rush had the privilege of talking to Kalairani Chetty, a huge fan of the station who lost her eyesight a while back and has now adapted to living with her disability, thanks to acquiring a guide dog, her labrador named Eddie.

The team chatted to Ane Roux from the South African Guide Dogs Association and shed some light on just how dogs are chosen to be guide dogs and she mentioned the fact that it costs the user just R5 to acquire a guide dog from the association.