The Lunch Break

Pro Wrestling star Gurshinder Singh and the legendary Tiger Singh were Varshan Sookhun's Lunch Break guests on Tuesday afternoon. Gurshinder and Tiger were in the country for the Rumble in SA Extravaganza.

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) aims to educate friends, parents, family, loved ones, teachers and communities to ACT to help prevent teen suicide. Varshan spoke to Kayla Phillips, SADAG Press and Media Manager, about the warning signs of suicide and how communities can prevent Teen suicides.

Lotus FM Producer Pravina Maharaj caught up with Relationship & Executive Coach Shelley Lewin to find out how couples can bring more romance into their relationships and she also got some tips on how to prepare for a memorable date experience.

Lotus FM Producer Pravina Maharaj highlights some interesting facts about the history of the Valentine's Day Card.

Ever wonder how the celebration of Valentine's Day originated? Lotus FM Producer Pravina Maharaj explores some of the interesting histories around Valentine's Day...

Varshan Sookhun in conversation with actors Mehboob Bawa and Suraya Rose Santos. An exclusive discussion about their new movie Bhai's Cafe.

Many people just can’t resist the temptation of free public WIFI – but unfortunately, malicious WIFI hotspots can be found in many public venues, so taking precautions is critical. Varshan spoke to Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO at ESET Southern Africa about the dangers of using public WIFI.

Kesh Sukhu is a South African born writer who champions fair and equal rights. He recently debuted his first full-length novel 'The Function of Apartheid', which follows the story of Sisonke – who years after Apartheid, seeks to balance the tipped scale that is racial inequality.

Shashika Mooruth has proven over her many years in the music industry that only the strongest survive. Her career began at the age of 7 in 1971, with raw talent and passion for music. The passion that would eventually lead her to travel the seven seas to hone her skills into a fully-fledged career. We have had many interviews with Shashika in the past but this one is special. Its heart to heart.

Varshan Sookhun chatted to Faaizah Laher, Association for Dietetics in South Africa (ADSA) spokesperson and Registered Dietitian, about the significant nutritional trends that are likely to shape our food choices over the next ten years.

The Answer Series has made the digital version of the study guides available to all teachers across the country for FREE. The Answer Series covers all major subjects from Grade 8 to 12.

Consumer Attorney Trudie Broekmann, has created a blog entitled “Truth Workshop” providing insider advice by experts to consumers. The blog offers sound advice to South African consumers on a number of topics.

Nola Payne, Head of Faculty at the Independent Institute of Education, warns matriculants not to fall prey to bogus colleges. Prospective students can find a complete list of all registered private colleges and higher education institutions at: www.dhet.gov.za/SitePages/DocRegisters.aspx .

Varshan quizzed the witty, political stalwart on his newfound success in the entertainment sphere.

Durban born funny guy, Cyril Basker has an interesting story about how he landed himself a job as a comedian. Cyril chatted to Varshan on The Lunch Break

Mo Vawda is fast-becoming the most sought-after comedian in Durban. He was Varshan's 'Friday the 13th' guest on Celebrity All Access. Mo gets totally candid about his early days as a comedian and life as a family man.

Highly acclaimed SA actress, Leeanda Reddy dropped by at the Lotus FM studio recently. Lunch Break host, Varshan Sookhun was taken by surprise when popular comedian, Kaseran Pillay also joined the conversation.

Bubbly television and movie star, Zakeeya Patel dropped by for Lunch with Varshan Sookhun on 22 November. During this candid conversation, Zakeeya shared exclusive details on her move to Hollywood

Popular stage and television star, Melanie Kisten dropped by at the studio for Lunch Break with Varshan Sookhun. It was a fun-filled chat as Melanie got candid about crab curry and being body shamed!

"For Women's Month, the Lunch Break profiled six 'home executive' women who have started up their own businesses or utilise basic skills to generate an income. Listen to an inspiring story of one of the featured women: Vanitha Murugan - Cancer survivor, mother of three boys and a basic artistic skills teacher with the senior citizens of Newlands West, Durban

"For Women's Month, the Lunch Break profiled six 'home executive' women who have started up their own businesses or utilise basic skills to generate an income. Listen to an inspiring story of one of the featured women: Afrose Akbar 26-year-old Afrose Akbar is a hair stylist, makeup artist, and scarf specialist. She turned her creative talent into a source of income.

"For Women's Month, the Lunch Break profiled six 'home executive' women who have started up their own businesses or utilise basic skills to generate an income. Listen to an inspiring story of one of the featured women: Reanie Padayachee - Homemade spices is a way forward for Reanie to make ends meet. A success story from a woman who challenged the odds.

"For Women's Month, the Lunch Break profiled six 'home executive' women who have started up their own businesses or utilise basic skills to generate an income. Listen to an inspiring story of one of the featured women: Kalay Moodley - A domestic crisis situation led to troubled times for Kalay, who gave up her full-time job to care for her family.

"For Women's Month, the Lunch Break profiled six 'home executive' women who have started up their own businesses or utilise basic skills to generate an income. Listen to an inspiring story of one of the featured women: Mumsy gave up her full-time job at a textile factory to start home sewing. Today it's a flourishing home business with an established client base.

"For Women's Month, the Lunch Break profiled six 'home executive' women who have started up their own businesses or utilise basic skills to generate an income. Listen to an inspiring story of one of the featured women: Ayla Rambarran, a former socio-political, cultural and community figure. Now retired in Johannesburg, she has an inspiring message for the ambitious women out there.