The Lunch Break

Sadly, with the tax season comes tax scams with cyber criminals seeking to steal your tax refund. Interview with Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO at ESET South Africa, about how to avoid being scammed this tax season.

An education expert, Dr. Gillian Mooney, from the Independent Institute of Education, has a holistic approach, which can assist learners to choose their Matric subjects.

Edward Reddy is one of the most popular music artists in the South African Indian music industry. Varshan caught up with the award-winning artist to chat about his amazing music journey and accolades.

#Covid19 #ChooseLife Interview with Leana de Beer, Chief Executive Officer of Feenix, about Cap The Gap Student Relief Fund, to make online learning more accessible for university students during the nationwide lockdown. The campaign aims to provide laptop and data to university students.

#Covid19 #ChooseLife Romario Valentine began a fundraising project for his favourite Bird Park, which had to be closed during the Covid-19 lockdown. Romario set up the fundraiser with the help of his mother Delsha Moodley, in celebration of his 9th birthday.

#Covid19 #ChooseLife Music is a wonderful way to convey such uplifting messages, during these challenging Coronavirus times. Varshan chatted to talented music artist Khajal Ali about her cover version of the popular gospel song Oceans – (Where Feet May Fail).

#Covid19 #ChooseLife E-commerce has broken barriers in South Africa, regardless of the Covid-19 pandemic’s restrictions. It’s projected to reach just over R62 billion this year. Varshan spoke to Craig Lubbe, CEO of Bidorbuy, about the trends of online shopping and how we can identify trustworthy e-commerce sites

#Covid19 #ChooseLife Varshan spoke to Jean-Pierre Murray-Kline, a Digital Architect and an expert in Innovation & Technology Trends, about his keynote address at the PaySpace Power Conference 2020, a virtual event. According to Jean-Pierre Murray-Kline, we need to properly plan for the next disaster, as there's a high risk of a second wave of Covid-19.

Varshan spoke to dietician Claire Julsing-Strydom, about how we can develop healthier eating habits and not wait for Mondays to start new diets.

#HisLegacyLives #MandelaMonth To pay tribute to the rich legacy of Nelson Mandela, Varshan Sookhun hosted esteemed guest, Mr. Mac Maharaj, famous Anti-Apartheid struggle veteran, seasoned politician, and former Minister of Transport. In 1964, Mac Maharaj was arrested in Johannesburg, charged and convicted on charges of sabotage. He was imprisoned on Robben Island with former President Nelson Mande...

#HisLegacyLives #Mandela Month Varshan chatted to certified Life Coach Zaahida Mahomedy about the true power in Giving Back and how we can make a positive difference in our communities.

#COVID19 #ChooseLife Varshan chatted to Burt Rodrigues, a qualified lab technician and CEO of Biodx. about the guidelines for restaurants reopening and how restaurants can ensure their staff and diners’ safety during the Coronavirus pandemic.

#COVID19 #ChooseLife Within the economic downturn sparked by Covid-19, managing debt is going to be difficult for many South Africans. Varshan Sookhun spoke to Tlalane Ntuli, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at Yalu Finance, about the importance of financial literacy in a post-Covid economy.

#COVID19 #ChooseLife Varshan chatted to Shilpa Mehta who is the newly elected first female president of The Entrepreneurs’ Organisation Durban Chapter (EO). She takes the reigns at a time when businesses in South Africa are struggling to cope with losses incurred during the Covid-19 lockdown.

#COVID19 #ChooseLife #Disability360 The month of July marks psychosocial disability awareness month. Varshan chatted to Masutane Modjadji, Project Leader: Information & Awareness, SA Federation for Mental Health, about the theme “Mental Health for everyone, everywhere, now and beyond Covid-19” and about some of the barriers to the participation in policy development for people with psychosocial di...

On World Chocolate Day, Varshan spoke to Holistic Health Coach Nicole Allen, about what makes chocolate such an irresistible treat and the health benefits of eating dark chocolate.

#COVID19 #ChooseLife The Covid-19 pandemic brought global travel to a standstill. Varshan spoke to James Woolley, CEO of Totalstay about aparthotels as a solution for travellers during the Covid-19 era.

Varshan spoke to Advocate Veerash Srikison, who, has been appointed as the ADR ODR International representative of South Africa. ADR ODR international is the thought leader in progressive dispute resolution and training.

#COVID19 #ChooseLife A one-of-a-kind team of international innovators, have come up with incredible solutions, which are free for anyone to use, to reduce the impact of Covid-19 globally. Varshan spoke to the man behind the amazing network, South African, Coenie Middel, who is the Middel & Partners founder and Chairman.

Varshan chatted to Joey Monareng, Senior Operations Supervisor at Commonwealth War Graves Commission, about the Sons of Africa campaign, which aims to tell the stories of South Africa’s forgotten World War One heroes and to fill in the missing pieces of these men’s lives.

#COVID19 #ChooseLife Samukelisiwe Mthembu, Clinical Psychologist at Riverview Manor and ChooseLife SA, says that Covid-19 could trigger gambling addictions. Varshan spoke to Samukelisiwe about the signs of a gambling disorder and how to treat gambling addictions.

#COVID19 #ChooseLife The Covid-19 pandemic has greatly impacted on many people’s mental and physical well-being. A new book, has been released. Varshan spoke to the co-author Roshni Magan about how the book is an inspirational survival guide for these challenging Coronavirus times.

#COVID19 #ChooseLife After months of being at home in lockdown conditions, many South Africans are eager to get their home improvement chores underway. For majority of tasks, its best left to the professionals to tackle. The new revolutionary app, SweepSouth Connect, is the perfect aid for any homeowner who is looking to find a professional for their DIY chores. Varshan chatted to Alen Ribic, who...

In commemoration of Youth Month, Varshan chatted to a vibrant 23-year-old, Asha Singh, who began a website blog Life By Asha Singh, which set her on the path, to becoming a savvy entrepreneur and social media influencer.

So many of us are guilty of having over-indulged in high carb and sugary foods during the lockdown. But we can lose any excess weight, by opting for low carb meals. Varshan spoke to author Catherine Speedie about her marvellous recipe book The Banting Baker, which shows that a low carb diet is not about deprivation but about substitution.