Lotus FM

The Lunch Break

Lunch time show keeping you entertained

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Lotus FM

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Liam Magner chats about his latest theatre production "Retro Fest" - 06 November 2024 11.11.2024

Veranda Panda's Liam Magner chats to Varshan about his latest theatre production "Retro Fest" starring himself along with Aaron and Lisa Mcilroy and Jane Magner 

Lotus fm "30 - 30" Dominic Naidoo - 05 November 2024 11.11.2024

As part of our 30 Years of Democracy campaign, we profile Durban based Level 4 Tour Guide and Sustainability Advocate, Dominic Naidoo - nominated as an 'unsung hero' in the community

Superstar Singer Mohammed Faiz on The Lunch Break - 01 November 2024 05.11.2024

Varshan chats exclusively to Superstar Singer 2 winner Mohammed Faiz about his latest track Tu Hi Tu and the Lotus fm chart topper Dekha Tenu

Crossing Over: Listener Aarthi - 30 October 2024 05.11.2024

Crossing Over: Listener Aarthi

ransport Month 2024: Township based delivery service  - 29 October 2024 05.11.2024

As South Africa celebrates Transport Month, Delivery Ka Speed, a township-based food delivery service, is at the forefront of driving both economic growth and social impact. Varshsn chats to Godiragetse Mogajane, CEO and founder about the township based Transport service innovation

Dr.Rowin Munsamy on The Scent for Change - 28 October 2024 05.11.2024

The Scent of Change - a cross cultural love story by DUT's Dr Verne Rowin Munsamy.  It's about an Indian teenager who falls for a Black student during late 1980s and is part of the third year Performance Techniques module which navigates a Departmental Production

Crossing Over: Listener Premilla (Gandhinagar) - 23 October 2024 30.10.2024

Crossing Over: Listener Premilla (Gandhinagar)

Is the sugar industry lying to us? - 24 October 2024 30.10.2024

Prof Sue Goldstein, a public health medicine specialist, and MD of the SAMRC/Wits Centre for Health Economics and Decision Science (PRICELESS SA), stresses the need for stronger public health policies, especially in light of rising obesity figures

Groundbreaking Breast Cancer Awareness Program - 22 October 2024 30.10.2024

Varshan chats to Lovkesh Arora (CEO, Phitos Technologies). A significant step towards tackling breast cancer literacy and disparities in South Africa, Phithos Technologies, in partnership with the Breast Health Foundation has launched the world’s first-ever comprehensive Breast Cancer Awareness Program using an innovative health-tech platform

Cape Town International Kite Festival celebrates 30 years - 21 October 2024 29.10.2024

This year the Cape Town International Kite Festival celebrates 30 years of flying for mental health awareness - a remarkable achievement of course to be able to run for so long. And of course over the years as Cape Mental Health's flagship event since 1994  - it has brought so much joy to families and communities and has enabled Cape Mental Health to continue to provide essential, cost-free mental...

Movie Review: Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video - 19 October 2024 28.10.2024

Varshan Sookhun reviews Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, a 90s themed romantic comedy starring Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri 

Durban's Neetasha Singh Bugwandin in a candid conversation with Varshan Sookhun - 18 October 2024 28.10.2024

Durban-born and bred Neetasha Singh Bugwandin has graced many catwalks around the world.  Now a reality tv star and entrepreneuer, the long-legged beauty joined Varshan in studio for a candid conversation

SA's much loved comedian Barry Hilton on Mental Health Awareness and four decades of comedy - 16 October 2024 28.10.2024

SA's much loved Comedian Barry Hilton joins Varshan in studio for a discussion on Mental Health Awareness and four decades of comedy

Penny Naidoo shares her story of courage and hope #BreastCancerAwareness - 15 October 2024 28.10.2024

Breast Cancer Awareness Month began on 1 October.  It is a yearly campaign that aims to increase awareness of the disease, educate and offer support to those that are affected by breast cancer. Varshan's guest, Penny Naidoo shares her story to inspire hope and create awareness

Plant based foods - a popular choice among Gen Z :11 October 2024 16.10.2024

Local Entrepreneur and follower of the plant based diet, Sahil Fakir discusses the popularity of the plant based food lifestyle among Gen Z and shares some valuable insights

Science Film Festival hosted in Durban - 09 October 2024 15.10.2024

Varshan chats to Sakhile Gumede  - Centre for Creative Arts - UKZN about the Science Film Festival 2024: Inspiring Action for Nature Conservation

European Film Festival in SA - 07 October 2024 14.10.2024

Peter Rorvik, Co-director of the European Film Festival in SA chats about the selection of movies from local and international cinema to be screened at the annual festival

Fashion Entrepreneur and Reality TV Star Lenore Goss-Matjie gets candid with Varshan Sookhun - 04 October 2024 08.10.2024

Fashion Entrepreneur and Reality TV Star Lenore Goss-Matjie gets candid with Varshan Sookhun.  Lenore chats about her stint on Mommy's Club Sugar & Spice; and coping with a chronic illness while being a fashion business entrepreneur

Protecting yourself from uncertified electrical appliances - 02 October 2024 08.10.2024

Following reports of a surge in uncertified electrical products sold on international online marketplaces, concerns are mounting over the potential risks these items pose to South Africans. When it comes to electrical products, the difference between safety and disaster often hinges on a simple certification label. Understanding its importance can be a matter of life and death.

360 photo booth trend in SA - 01 October 2024 07.10.2024

Event Entertainment Hire company boss Kajal Pillay chats to Varshan about the 360 photo booth trend in SA and other technological advancements in the industry

Lavanya Levida Govender is making SA proud as a teen pageant winner -30 September 2024 03.10.2024

With more than 16 titles to her name, including the prestigious Miss Teenager Universe South Africa 2024, Merebank youngster, Lavanya Govender is aiming for the stars. In March 2024, she became the first Indian to be crowned Miss Teenager Universe SA and it’s been a rollercoaster of ambassadorial assignments and activities since then.  Lavanya joins Varshan in studio to chat about the title and he...

Child star Shivam Singh on his movie debut - 27 September 2024 03.10.2024

12 year old Shivam Singh chats to Varshan about his acting debut in the locally produced film Greytown Girl

Finance Expert Bradd Bendall on the South African Reserve Bank rate cut- 26 September 2024 03.10.2024

Home owners can breathe a sigh of relief, as The South African Reserve Bank cut its (repo rate) by 25 basis points to 8%, the first cut since the Covid-19 global economic fallout four-and-a-half years ago. Finance Expert Bradd Bendall talks to Varshan about the South African Reserve Bank rate cut and what it means for property investors

Jozi's young music sensation Rajesh Rampersadh on Heritage Day - 24 September 2024 02.10.2024

Varshan catches up with Jozi's young music sensation Rajesh Rampersadh on Heritage Day

SA traditional musician Kem Chanlall on Indian Heritage - 24 September 2024 02.10.2024

SA traditional musician Kem Chanlall chats to Varshan about bhojpuri music and the girmitiya legacy

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