The Lunch Break

There’s a massive Easter Egg Hunt taking place on KZN’s North Coast and it’s for a good cause. The Verulam Regional Hospice is going all out to ensure that the people they provide care for, have their needs met while getting the public involved in a fun, fundraiser event. Joining me now with all the details is Shoshi Chetty.

The 8th annual Nature Environment and Wildlife Filmmakers Fellows Summit and Congress is currently on in Durban till the 4th of April .Hosted by the NEWF, a Non-Profit organization based in Durban, this event provides a platform for filmmakers, conservationists and scientists to engage, network and contribute through storytelling towards a shared vision of protecting the earths&rsqu...

It happens every year during the dry season at SA’s Kruger National Park and sees thousands of animals instinctively move south-east in search of the lush grazing. I am so keen to find out more about this remarkable migration. Joining me is Alex Van Den Heever (Director of Kruger Untamed and Head of the Tracker Academy).

Mo Vawda is a Lecturer/Comedian and the Nabeel Peer, a Mechanical Engineer/Comedian. So they’re both academics, very intelligent and extremely funny. That’s what makes them the perfect guests for our Post-Eid and April Fools Day Special on the show. It’s the ‘Real’ Mohammed Vawda and the ‘Real’ Nabeel Pee.

The South African film and television industry continues to thrive, attracting both local and international productions. However, directors in film, television, and commercial production still face numerous challenges,including unfair pay and rightful contract negotiations. In this regard, the Directors Guild of South Africa has launched to address these issues and advocate for recogniti...

In a captivating theatrical adaptation of J.M. Coetzee’s novel, ‘The Life and Times of Michael K’ – the story follows a man and his ailing mother during a civil war in South Africa Veteran actress Sandra Prinsloo plays a range of characters in it – and has been praised for her brilliant portrayal. Sandra, from turning down contracts before her career ki...

Khanyisa Jam Jam is Mzansi’s latest most-wanted comedy sensation. He is a stand-up comedian, a content creator and the thing that’s best about him is that he is REAL. Everything you see about him and from him – is 100 percent JAM JAM.It’s no wonder he’s had audiences leaving no crumbs from his comedy stints here in SA and internationally too. So, this award-...

Fans of western-classical music can look forward to two music concerts happening in Durban this Sunday, the 30th of March. I will get to the exact locations and times of the event in a bit, but let’s get one of the key orchestrators involved in these events now, to unpack the details for us and help us understand why this is such a significant celebration for the heritage of m...

Today Raymond Ledwaba is the CEO of a Gaming and Tech Academy brand, which he says took a lot of hard work to build, and never giving up along the way. It’s an inspiring journey – which he shares in his book titled ‘The First Generation Founder – How To Build A Start Up Mindset and Thrive’.

1000 DRUMS FOR SOLIDARITY focuses on the geopolitical links between the struggles in Palestine, and in the African continent with Congo, Sudan, and South Africa. The mission statement says, “Our drums will speak loudly across the sky – we will be the 1000 DRUMS FOR SOLIDARITY”.

A special event is to be held in Gauteng this weekend, as part of the Heritage Weekend, National School of the Arts-alumni will give back to the school that shaped them .There’s an impressive lineup of artists set to perform in honour of the organization that has stood as a beacon of excellence in arts education. Let’s get more details about it now from Brenda Sakellarides (Artistic Di...

My guest this afternoon is Kerolin Govender – well known and worldwide-appreciated for his classical Indian music performances, which is a display of his training in South Africa and India Kerolin was featured on Bhakti Sangeet past-Sunday where he chatted about his most recent experience of singing at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj India. So I’ve got him on the show t...

Financial criminals are continually evolving their tactics, leveraging advanced technologies and complex networks to obscure their identities and their illicit activities. This makes it crucial for businesses and regulatory bodies to safeguard the financial system in its entirety with proactive and technologically adept responses especially because, money laundering is a severe...

You’d remember Anele Zondo as host of Channel O’s flagship music show, Massive Music. She’s had immense success since stepping into the limelight in her teens. Today she is TV presenter, radio host, actress, MC, voice-over artist, and a social media sensation with over 1 million followers in Instagram. Anele now adds Reality TV star to her resume as she’s bag...

The Liverpool born, Andrew studied clarinet and saxophone from the age of eight. He is no stranger to the SA audiences as he has played to sold-out venues in the past and is back in SA to captivate locals with another serenading-weekend of concerts in Durban .Really pleased to have in studio this afternoon, internationally acclaimed saxophonist Andrew Young.

Resh Naidoo is an occupational therapist, Losh Naidoo is also a qualified occupational therapist .It’s just a co-incidence that they are sisters. And identical twins too! To be fair, they’re achievers in their own right – entrepreneurs, moms, and podcast host .They’ve also jointly made their debut on a local reality tv show last year, and the curiosity level has j...

In the stage adaptation of “Life and Times of Michael K” - a literary masterpiece by Nobel Prize and Booker Prize-winning South African novelist, J.M Coetzee, the Tony Award-winning Handspring Puppet Company join the cast of actors for what truly is a unique show of acting talent and powerful storytelling. Actress and Voice Artist Roshina Ratnam, who is probably most rec...

A Golf Day Fundraiser will be held in Johannesburg this April. As much as there is a fun and leisurely day planned for the participants, there is a crucial angle to the event which makes it worth supporting. It aims to raise funds for CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA. And one of its campaigners is Katia Da Ponte, a mother who lost her 7-year-old daughter to brain cancer, two year...

Gen Z simply uses technology more than any other generation and is therefore more likely to be scammed via that technology.

International Women’s Day - a day to celebrate women and as we approach 8th March, it’s pivotal to focus our attention on women in the professional arena, specifically in the tech sector. Because, let’s face it – it’s 2025 and yet gender equality and fair representation is clear, as only 30% of workforce in this industry are women. Let’s chat abou...

VIBRATIONS, a landmark African Exhibition, which showcases the cultural heritage of Africa’s diverse musical traditions - opened late-February in Johannesburg and will run until 14 March. It’s hosted by the Music In Africa Foundation in partnership with the University of Johannesburg and to tell us more about it now, I welcome Violet Maila. She is the Projects Manager an...

Content creators are more than just influencers, they are entrepreneurs and should be taken more seriously. According to Murray Legg, Co-founder of Webfluential, today, creators are business owners, marketers, and entrepreneurs, building sustainable brands and generating real income. Let’s find outmore now from Murray.

A 2025 report, released in Johannesburg, last week by the 2030 Reading Panel provides critical insights into the country’s progress in transforming early-grade reading.“Critical to protecting South Africa’s greatest asset, our young people” – the words of The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, about this vital element of education reform. New panel...

A fundraiser, jazzy Sunday afternoon has been planned for the city of Durban this weekend. It’s on at the Durban Jewish Club at 3pm. Let’s hear all about it now from the program’s headline performer, jazz pianist, composer, arranger, educator and church organist - Melvin Peters.

Knowing the laws governing firearm use in South Africa is as important as knowing how to use them. Proper training can guide certified users with the required ethical and legal considerations in different scenarios. The International Firearm Training Academy has launched new modules that will support the development of the various careers in the industry and ensure the proper use of...