The Breakfast Express

TOP IEB ACHIEVERS SUHEER SATHYAPAL AND URAAV JAGDAW 16.01.2025 8:30 ↓

Matric results are out today and there’s much to celebrate. Fresh from the press, we managed to scoop two top achievers from Crawford La Lucia. Suheer Sathyapal and Uraav Jagdaw both achieved 9 Distinctions each, and scored within the top 5% of learners Nationally in 6 or more subjects.   

Lotus FM 42nd Birthday Giveaway 13.01.2025 4:10 ↓

One LotusFM listener wins R5000

INTERVIEW: Holiday Detox with Dr Tamara Pheiffer 13.01.2025 3:55 ↓

Have you been naughty or nice this holiday? We chat to medical bio-hacker Dr Tamara Pheiffer on how to detox after all the festive eating. We’ll also get tips on healthy snacks for the office and some energy booster recipes to kick-start the new year. 

Mala Lutchman on her book Valliamma: A Child Soldier 26.12.2024 10:55 ↓

As we pay tribute to our beloved colleague and presenter Mala Lutchmanan, here's a highlight of our interview with her, on her book, Valliamma: A Child Soldier of South Africa’s Freedom.

BRICS and De Dollarisation 17.12.2024 5:35 ↓

Donald Trump has threatened BRICS nations with 100% tariffs if they try to move away from the US dollar. Is Trump serious about targeting the BRICS? What options do BRICS members like South Africa and India have?

30 Years of Democracy Campaign - Interview with Vigie Padayachee 02.12.2024 6:18 ↓

As South Africa marks 30 years of democracy, Lotus FM is honouring the men and women who have been instrumental in nation-building and uplifting their communities. We chat to Tongaat Librarian Vigie Padayachee...

“Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy” 28.11.2024 7:41 ↓

A compelling documentary, “Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy” has unpacked the tricks that brands use to keep or manipulate their customers' consumption — and the real impact they have on our lives and the world. We’ll unpack some of this. If you’ve watched the doccie, share your views with us.

HOTSEAT🔥 INTERVIEW: Local musician and deejay, Nivaadh Singh 28.11.2024 11:46 ↓

Joining us on the HOTSEAT today is local musician and deejay, Nivaadh Singh. He’ll share his passion for music 

INTERVIEW: Kenville Primary School swimming program 28.11.2024 7:02 ↓

In light of the many recent drownings, we chat to Kenville Primary School deputy principal Naren Nagesar on an exciting swimming program at their school that is empowering local communities.

30 Years of Democracy Campaign - Thokozile Nhlumayo 21.11.2024 5:16 ↓

As South Africa marks 30 years of democracy, Lotus FM is honouring the men & women who have been instrumental in nation-building and uplifting their communities...

1860 Indian Arrival day - Cane Cutter Monument unveiled 21.11.2024 8:46 ↓

We continue to commemorate the 164th anniversary of the arrival of Indian Indentured Labourers to SA. KZN Premier, Thami Ntuli, unveiled a Cane Cutter Monument in Bayview, Chatsworth. We’ll bring you more on this…

1860 Indian Arrival day - 164th anniversary 18.11.2024 6:35 ↓

We continue to commemorate the 164th anniversary of the arrival of Indian Indentured Labourers to SA. We’ll hear from community leaders Maggie Govender, Selvan Naidoo and Ashwin desai on this historic milestone.

INTERVIEW: Closure of the N2 south bridge 18.11.2024 4:00 ↓

As motorists grapple with heavy traffic and alternate routes following the closure of the bridge near Amanzimtoti on the busy N2 south, we get an update from Sanral on when we can expect the road to reopen.

30 Years of Democracy Campaign - Nad Pillay 18.11.2024 10:06 ↓

As South Africa marks 30 years of democracy, Lotus FM is honouring the men & women who have been instrumental in nation-building and uplifting their communities. We chat to community activist Nad Pillay

1860 Indian Arrival day - 164th anniversary 13.11.2024 4:47 ↓

We commemorate the 164th anniversary of the arrival of Indian Indentured Labourers to SA and hear from community leaders on this historic milestone.