The Lunch Break

Chris Hearn, a former model, and sportsman had to make a decision that would change his life forever – a much-needed operation that would mean him losing a leg. Chris is an extreme sports star who doesn't allow his physical challenges to stop him from participating in the sport he loves.

Interview with Bharti Patel, National Executive Director of the South African Federation for Mental Health, about July being commemorated as Psycho-social Disability Awareness Month and the stigma in society about psychosocial disability.

Producer Pravina Maharaj pays tribute to the iconic musician Johnny Clegg.

Animal lovers! Find out how you can support the awesome non-profit animal rescue organisation PAWS R US for Mandela Day.

The Highway Hospice has something special planned for Mandela Day. Find out how you can support one of Durban's oldest non-profit organisations.

Looking for a great cause to support this Mandela Day? Producer Pravina Maharaj found out more about Childline Gauteng's Mandela Day Charity Auction.

Interview with Melanie Lubbe who is a person of short stature, speaking about the genetic condition Dwarfism and the dos and don'ts of when interacting with a person of short stature, to avoid causing offense.

One in 10 men experience postnatal depression either during their partner’s pregnancy or up to one year following the birth of their child, this is according to a study released by the American Medical Association. Dr Howard Manyonga, an obstetrician and head of The Birthing Team, a maternity care programme, speaks about the signs of postnatal depression in men.

Durban author Chanisse Kara has written six books, four of which form part of her Omen Swift series and writes under the pen name CK Kara. She spoke to Varshan about her passion for writing.

Varshan Sookhun caught up with the glamorous fashion model and entrepreneur Maria Isabella Valaskatzis to find out about her beauty secrets and rise to international success.

Producer Pravina Maharaj got Lotus Fm Sports jocks Althaf Suleman, Lenisha Pakkiri and Feroz Shaik, to share their 2019 Cricket World Cup predictions.

Listen to the final part of the special Ramadan series presented by Raeesa Mahomed.

Listen to part 2 of a special Ramadan series presented by Raeesa Mahomed.

Listen to part 1 of a special Ramadan series presented by Raeesa Mahomed.

Producer Pravina Maharaj spoke to Pastry Chef Carmen Eksteen about the popular cake flavours in SA and how to bake a flop-proof cake.

George Scola was in his 30s when he suffered a stroke. He co-founded The Stroke Survivors Foundation which offers support to other fellow stroke survivors and also their families. Website: strokesurvivors.org.za

Varshan Sookhun chats to TV & Radio star Ewan Strydom about his journey on SABC 3's Expresso.

Varshan caught up with TV & Movie star Ashish Gangapersad to chat about his forthcoming projects.

Varshan spoke to social media comedy sensation Siddiqa Soofie about her passion for comedy.

April is Autism Awareness Month. Pravina Maharaj, Lotus FM producer, spoke to Jayanti Ramnath, an occupational therapist, about the signs & symptoms of an Austic child and also about how a child with Autism could benefit from working with an occupational therapist.

The Oxford English Dictionary recently published its latest update which includes a selection of words from South Africa. Professor Rufus Gouws discussed these inclusions and the South African language diversity.

On The Lunch Break, Varshan Sookhun, enjoyed having Lotus FM's Drama Producer Raeesa Mahomed in studio to chat about the Evolution of Radio.

In keeping with the SABC Disability 360 policy, the Lunch Break caught up with Kgothatso Montjane. KG, as she's known, is a South African Paralympian who's broken barriers and even reached the semi-finals of Wimbledon last year. As the number one tennis player in Africa, she was invited to be a speaker at the Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit held in Durban.

KZN Chairperson of Provincial Executive Committee of the South African Council for the Blind, Mr Mncedisi Mdunyelwa. He will unpack the needs of the organization and of course chat about National Disability Rights Awareness Month

Interview with Scado Mkhondo- A born-free female from Daveyton currently studying TV and Radio Presenting and hopes to one day achieve her dream of on-air presenting. She is currently living with cerebral palsy but still remains steadfast in her journey to be a presenter. She talks to the Lunch Break tomorrow and also highlights some of the struggles people with disabilities face.