The Lunch Break

Chilli Day, celebrated on the fourth Thursday in February, is a day dedicated to one of the most beloved comfort foods—chilli. These days, social media and food trends have turned chilli into a cultural phenomenon, there are celebrities, influencers and food lover’s all over the world embracing the heat. Here in South Africa too, our unique spice heritage plays a key role in...

After a sell-out season in early 2024, the theatrical adaptation of The Cry of Winnie Mandela and it being described as more powerful than ever. The production has found itself a new home in Jozi’s Market Theatre and runs from tomorrow till the 23rd of March. Joining me now to discuss this deeply moving production, is the award-winning director MoMo Matsunyane. MoMo has been a...

Truth is - a significant number of South Africa’s SMEs are currently struggling with debt they can’t payback and alarmingly, nearly 72% are turning to personal savings to stay afloat. This is according to the 2024 State of Small Business Report SMEs need to take decisive action to strengthen their financial footing to ensure long-term resilience. So says, Luncedo Mtwentwe, Ma...

Katyayani is an initiate of Kriya Yoga, a Reiki Master Teacher, Life Coach and Hypnotherapist.  

(aah-tee twele) Athie Cwele is the new face on SABC Television with a background in Drama and Performance, he plays Kamogelo on Generations The Legacy and what’s noteworthy about this KZN Rising Star, is the difference his made during the short space of time that he’s been exploring his talent in the arts and entertainment industry.

The local online dating market is predicted to generate revenue of R233.51 million this year. This,shocking figure is according to Statista. The rise in digital romance has, however, also led to an increase in scams targeting people on dating platforms. And guess what? You’re especially not safe in the month of love as its believed to be a more vulnerable time for internet users to...

Jailoshini Naidoo is no stranger to this radio channel, besides, she really needs no introduction. The beloved, Television, Stage and OTT Personality, Jailoshini Naidoo, the lead actor of SA blockbuster, The Kandasamys is just one of her many acclaimed appearances. And she has a lot more critically and crowd-pleasing titles on her resume.

Today’s guest is a Mrs. SA hopeful … she is currently a semi-finalist for the 2025 pageant and joins me now to share more about her ambitions and why she’s so determined to make her mark in the world of powerhouse pageantry.

This weekend, starting tomorrow on Valentine’s Day, music lovers will be treated to “The Shadows Experience” … it’s a tribute show to Cliff Richard and his phenomenal band The Shadows. My guests in studio today are veteran musicians, both are out-of-towners and its good to have them give us a preview of their upcoming show Let’s say hello to the...

The KZN Philharmonic Orchestra is hosting an evening of love and music for Valentine’s Day in Hillcrest, as the sun sets, on Friday 14 February. Joining me now with all the details is distinguished conductor Chad Hendricks.

Maddock Film’s epic film Chhaava is all set to release in theatres this Friday – the advance booking for the movie had opened earlier this week for select cinema circuits in India.

With the new year now in full swing, many South Africans are focused on their fitness and mental health resolutions. But what about your financial health? Let’s talk to Melody Cloete, Training Specialist at a Financial Institution about making financial empowerment part of our resolutions.  

My special guest this afternoon is world-renowned for his satire, numerous television appearance and gigs and in recent times earned the revolutionary tag for his modernist thinking and opinions expressed on public platforms. Dubbed the "Jon Stewart" of the Arab World, Bassem Youssef pretty much has his own identity. And he’s making his South African debut this weekend st...

A survey by OctaFX reveals that 82.4% of traders have encountered scams, with 41.9% falling victim due to promises of easy money. As forex trading gains popularity in South Africa, this discussion is essential as it aims to equip traders with the tools to avoid scams and make secure investment decisions. MJ Givens Kgasi, Octa Analyst joins me now to provide insights for traders.

Fans of classic Bollywood romances are in for a truly rare treat this Valentine’s Week ,Well at this point, we are not exactly sure whether we in South Africa will be included in this or not but PVR Cinemas in Mumbai has announced the return of the following films to cinema for the month of love.

We’re already into the second month of the year and if you’ve not yet started to actualize those new year goals by getting to gym to keep fit and maintain a healthy lifestyle, perhaps … I’m just saying maybe … its not too late to start now. Well let’s start with committing to a gym routine that best suits you and your lifestyle. I’m chatting no...

We’ve all heard stories about how innocent, unsuspecting people become victims of online scams where someone is lured into a false relationship – basically, where someone is using a fake identity to trick you into believing you're in a real online friendship or romance with them. Its called CATFISHING. And Valentine’s Month is one of the most alluring times for these scammer...

There isn’t much left to say about my guest this afternoon other than the fact that he is one of our country’s best talents in entertainment, having carved a niche for himself within the comedy genre,where today he is considered at 57 as a legend. Marc Lottering is currently on tour with his new show and I’ve managed to get some of his time this afternoon to get him on to th...

The Festival of Chariots is to be held on 25th January in Richards Bay. One of the organisers from ISKCON joins me now with details about the annual event.

The theme for this year’s Poetry Africa programme has been selected to commemorate the centenary of Nelson Mandela’s first year at school. Andisa Mpisi, an Emerging Arts Manager at the Centre for Creative Arts and published poet will co-ordinate the programme and joins me now to give us all the important information about what’s being planned.

The Addams Family Musical, currently on in Cape Town has been described as a blast of feel-good wholesomeness and antidote to gloom. It's no wonder the show has been running successfully throughout the holiday and continues its run till February. Let's find out more about this musical spectacular now from one of the cast members, Becca Hartle. Becca plays Belle Addams (part of the onsomb...

As South Africans, we’re a nation that lives outdoors and our pets do too. Here, it’s common to see dogs being taken for walks, playing in local parks, or exploring nature. These are all ideal ways to pick up worms and external parasites.” So says Dr Tarryn Dent, Business Unit Lead: Companion Animals at Zoetis South Africa, and it’s important as pet-owners, t...

So, all you’re going to hear about this week, is matric results and the reopening of schools for the 2024 academic year. Yes, as the Summer Vacation comes to an end, and learners and educators return to the classroom, something important to focus on, and which is often overlooked, is the role that the school bag plays in overall health, posture and in other aspects of the...

Rajesh Gopie, award winning actor, and International film coach and acting teacher joins me in studio now. Rajesh’s own training is from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London. He has been coaching actors from India, USA, UK, Poland, Australia, and now he will be training a new breed of actors in SA.Let’s hear more about it from Rajesh Gopie.

Seth Shezi is the winner of Season 6 of Celebrity MasterChef South Africa, screened on S3.The travel, food and lifestyle content creator has been weaving creative threads through a multitude of spaces. And now, he’s come and conquered the culinary space too!