The Lunch Break

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...

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.