The Lunch Break

Many would recognise him from the cult South Africa movie, The Attack of the Indian Werewolf. That was the start of bigger and better things for Doc Docrat who built a successful career over recent years as a stand up comedian and an mc. Varshan chats with Doc Docrat about his passion for comedy

The current challenge of winter has been amplified by the COVID19 pandemic, which poses a huge threat to vulnerable people. Winter Hope is a campaign which, with the help of the public, strives to take care of the needs of the vulnerable during these times. Dr Cobie Lombard (Winter Hope Administrator and Relationship Manager at PEN) discusses the project.

Lliane Loots founded FLATFOOT DANCE COMPANY as a professional dance company in 2003 The artistic director and resident choreographer won numerous national choreographic awards and has travelled extensively with her dance work Varshan chats to Lliane about the company’s new dance show titled, Park Dances 2

Most students in South Africa are learning in what’s called a ‘shift system’, where a large amount of learning and coursework is done at home as covid 19 cases continue to rise countrywide. For many parents, this is familiar territory by now, but others may need that extra advice to help get through this period. Louise (MD of a homeschooling provider) shares tips on homeschooling during the third...

Words have always been the forte for young Ekta Somera, who stood tall through life’s many challenges and the unexpected inequalities along the way, to become the strong, focused and motivational person she is today. One can easily feel the power in her words, especially in her poetry – which feature in a book called, Made in Poetry.

Imran Omar is his own boss, but, from time to time he allows food to take over his life. The local business man has developed a successful social media platform in recent years where he gets to talk all things food, and off course show off some of his own culinary talent.

Listener Dhanas Pillay crosses over with her mom and dad through psychic medium

South African rowing champion Lawrence Brittain chats about his rowing achievements and the journey to the Olympics

Top KZN model, and reality TV star, Julia Petersen chats to Varshan about her journey from “catwalk to success”.

Kyle Akaloo is currently ranked as a South African blackball champion. He is the number one ranked player in the country and number four in the world. Kyle chats with Varshan about his most recent championship title

Listener Verona Mudaly crosses over with her grandmother.

Theatre veteran Sue Clarence discusses the 'Hope 4 Hilton' initiative to save one of the longest running arts festivals in the country.

Zinhle Matthews discusses 'My Family of Superheroes'. It's her first book as an author and based on positive affirmations for the little ones.

Listener Maggie Chetty crosses over with her husband.

Local 'king of the decks', DJ ZUBY chats about making music, the secret behind being a successful DJ and the things he loves most about the South African party scene.

Listener Shaira crosses over with her mum in this emotional episode.

Donovan Will chats about plant-based diets, their health benefits and other things related to this global food trend.

Megan Soanes, associate member at Diabetes SA, PE discusses Diabetes awareness.

Much loved comedian Mo Vawda chats about the comedy business during a pandemic and his plans for Eid.

Popular singer Jani Punjab sings his way in to our hearts on this Eid Special.

Blogger, optometrist and dedicated family woman, Reevana Jagessar Govender chats to Varshan about blogging trends, juggling between jobs and more.

Acclaimed photographer, Kevin Hsu gets candid with Varshan about his career as a photographer and working as a photographer during a pandemic.

Arthur Ramoroka (Corporate Nutritionist) discusses nutritional diets during Covid times.

Listener Vidya crosses over with her dad

Durban’s top actor-comedian’s Koobeshan Naidoo and Henry Ramkissoon joined Varshan for a chat about their new streaming comedy show.