The Lunch Break

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!

Rory Booth talks about his role in the family panto version of Puss In Boots.

In commemoration of South Africa’s 30 years of democracy, the Market Theatre ends the year with Call Us Crazy, a fast-paced multi-conventional play that offers a social commentary on post-apartheid South Africa with rib-cracking comedy. Varshan chats with Writer and Director Josias Dos Moleele.

The debate around the fair use and fair dealings of artist songs in South Africa is set to cause a stir in the music industry Nick Matzukis, co-founder of the Academy of Sound Engineering opposes the concept of fair use and states that If fair use was to be adopted in South Africa, the consequences for the music industry could be catastrophic.

Dr Deonita Damon's discusses the post matric journey: navigating the transition from classroom to career.

If you’re travelling over the festive season, a digital health vault is the ‘life admin hack’ that will help you remember the most important thing you’re likely to forget to pack: your family’s health information.  Dr Liza Street gives us more information on this

Sewa International's Durban based officials Shikar Singh and Shivarlin Naicker discusses the organisation's fundraising initiative Hike for Humanity.

Recently named 'Risk Manager of the Year' Kovini Moodley chats to Varshan about her business strategies and how her company serves to empower women

Attorney Kelly Jade Reddy discusses Gender Based Violence and and legal remedies available for victims of abuse #16DaysofActivism.

Attorney Kelly Jade Reddy discusses Gender Based Violence and and legal remedies available for victims of abuse #16DaysofActivism

Interventional Radiologist Dr Dale Creamer discusses IR and what problems men have that can be fixed with IR instead of surgery.