The Breakfast Express

Dr Paulo de Valdoleiros, also known as the Walk-In Doctor, has created a very pertinent conversation, after opening his medical practice in Westdene in Bloemfontein last month. His practice has become a nation-wide hit, especially among the most vulnerable who cannot afford standard consultation rates, by only charging patients what they can afford. We chat to Dr Paulo to find out more about his r...

The most prestigious race on the South African racing calendar, the Durban July is about to gallop away… We chat to the famous voice, Durban July veteran commentator Craig Peters on his epic journey and we got some great tips from him as well

16-year-old Bloemfontein lass, Selochana Tia Dasram, is set to fly the South African flag at America’s longest-running talent show, Talent America, in New York, later this month. Tia hopes to wow the judges with her angelic voice after shrugging off thousands of other participants at the SA finals.

We chatted to India’s leading scientist and researcher, Dr Binu Kuruvilla. He has researched a potent turmeric extract, utilised in the food supplement Bio-Curcumin, which is shown in studies to counter inflammation – a precursor to several diseases.

The route between Johannesburg and Durban, one of South Africa's busiest roads, has become ground zero with dozens of trucks torched in recent weeks. Motorists have now been warned to avoid travelling on the N3 at night. With the school winter holidays almost upon us, and many drivers preferring to travel at night, this could have far reaching consequences. We spoke to N3TC's Praveen Sunderlal for...

O'Neil interviewed plastic surgeon Dr Kamlen Pillay (formerly from chatsworth) who will be summitting Africa’s highest mountain, in an effort to raise funds for burn victims in South Africa.

A crowdfunding campaign for petrol attendant Nkosikho Mbele whose act of kindness warmed hearts across South Africa has raised more than R400,000. Mbele paid R100 out of his own pocket to top up the tank of a motorist who stopped for fuel but had forgotten her bank card. O'Neil chatted to the kind hearted petrol attendant

Cancer causes more deaths in South Africa than HIV/Aids, tuberculosis and malaria combined. And someone trying to reduce that stats, is the Leading Female Pioneer in Breast Cancer Research for 2019, Sanesha Naicker, whose incredible research is breaking new ground in breast cancer.

The first black woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, Sara Khumalo, received a hero's welcome home after conquering the foreboding mountain. We caught up with Saray to find out more about her incredible achievement and unforgettable experience.

Star College High learners Kiaran Chetty and Calden Gounden, were announced as the winners of the 20th National South African Youth Water Prize Competition, and will now represent South Africa in Stockholm, Sweden, at the Annual Stockholm Junior Youth Water Prize at the end of August. We chatted to the young men to find out more about their invention

We spoke to energy expert Ted Blom, who claimed that Eskom may be on the verge of financial ruin. Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan however, is refuting this and says the government has the problem ''well under control,''. We spoke to Minister Gordhan to get the full story….

Rainer Schimf became an international sensation when this Port Elizabeth man was almost swallowed by a whale. We managed to track him down so he could share his incredible experience with us

As Eskom teeters on the brink of complete financial and operational collapse, defaulting municipalities are being placed under the spotlight for debts nearing R15 billion owed to the power utility. Soweto debt amounts to what almost 60 municipalities owe. We delve into this matter further with Seth Mazibuko – Chairman of the Orlando action committee.

We had a candid chat with actress, comedian and radio personality Tumi Morake. The vivacious lady had so much to share including (if she had to choose) which Bollywood actor she would be her sugar daddy... You won't believe who it is...

O'Neil chatted to South African comedian Marc Lottering. Lottering spoke about maintaining himself well in his almost 2 decades in the industry, his love for Whitney Houston and how Aunty Merle has been there since day one and is still on the family whatsapp group.

The shocking news of a newborn boy, wrapped only in a piece of cloth, who was left for dead in a bin packet in Everest Heights, Verulam has gripped the nation. The mother has since been arrested while the vulnerable baby is recovering in hospital. In an exclusive interview we chatted Reaction Unit SA’s Prem Balram who was first on scene and whose team miraculously saved the tiny 2.3kg baby, minute...

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.