The Alternative Breakfast

A new version of scrabble has been launched - Scrabble Together  GUEST: ANDREW GOLDBERG - Former President of Scrabble South Africa 

The University of the Free State (UFS) to confer honorary degrees on Archbishop Thabo Makgoba and Prof Salim Abdool Karim GUEST: PROF. SALIM ABDOOL KARIM Professor for Global Health in the Department of Epidemiology at the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University         

Ford and Nelson Mandela Foundation in joint drive to build 100 ECD centres in poor communities GUEST: PROF. VERNE HARRIS - Acting CEO Nelson Mandela Foundation                  

GUEST: PHUMELELE MUTHALI  - Business Development and Compliance (Viva con Agua) Dignity, sanitation for homeless in Cape Town; mobile showers and toilet facilities, called Nina Manzi, were designed specifically for use by homeless people.  

Iran Attacks Israel Developing Story  Guest: ZEENAT ADAM - Deputy Executive Director Afro Middle East Centre 

Wilhelm Lichtenberg, has won a Thoracic Surgery Foundation Every Heartbeat Matters (EHM) Award. This award recognises the work done by those who conduct humanitarian surgical outreach work in underserved regions with indigent populations around the world. Of the fourteen global awards given, Dr Lichtenberg is the only African recipient. GUEST: DR. WILHELM LICHTENBERG - Founder of Young Hearts Afri...

Guest: Petrol Head, Nico Smith

GUEST: ANGUS VAN ZYL TAYLOR - Visual Artist This Wednesday Unisa conferred honorary doctorate on renowned South African artist Angus Van Zyl Taylor  

GUEST: LEHUBEDU LEMO MOHLABE - Coffee Entrepreneur and Founder Coffee to Car  Interview :  Roadside coffee and cookies at Centurion intersection helps man feed family  

GUEST: HARTMUT WINKLER - Professor of Physics, University of Johannesburg On April 8, 2024, British theoretical physicist Peter Ware Higgs, who first theorized the existence of the Higgs Boson, passed away at the age of 94. His passing was announced on April 10.        

GUEST: KINA NHLENGETHWA - Business Manager Metro FM  Interview: SABC’S biggest commercial radio station, METRO FM is launching the much-anticipated 2024 instalment of its flagship and music awards ceremony, the METRO FM Music Awards (MMA’s).    

Guest: PAUL VAN DER MERWE - President of the South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) Interview: The South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) is advocating for the One Health approach at the World Veterinary Association Congress

GUEST: DESMOND D’sa -  Coordinator of the environmental justice organisation South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA) Interview :  In the wake of another major fish kill in the Ohlanga River estuary in Durban, it is reported that a consultant for the UPL pesticides and agrochemicals group has confirmed that records of the company’s treated water discharges into the river have been alt...

Guest: Nico Sith

Guet: Pretty Ngwasheng, 

It is said that DIY is not dead;  today is International DIY (Do it Yourself) Day. In this era of convenience; when was the last time you took on tasks in your home yourself?   GUEST: TERENA LE ROUX - Ideas Magazine Editor  

GUEST: MELUSI NCALA - Senior Researcher at Corruption Watch   Take us through the highlights of your 12th annual corruption report and why the them "changing the landscape" ? What are the predominant types of corruption in South Africa, and have these evolved over the 30 year period of democracy? In 2023 you made strides in regional and international collaborations and engagement including hosting...

Visual Radio Plays at The Centre for the Less Good Idea, James has produced an original radio drama script titled eMalahleni which examines the lives of those working in the artisanal mining sector as coal miners.   The performance debuts at The Centre for the Less Good Idea 7 tonight at Arts on Main Fox Street Maboneng   GUEST: QONDISWA JAMES - Award-winning writer, theatre-maker, performance art...

GUEST: TEBOHO MARUPING - UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) The UIF is also one of the leading participants during this morning's launch of the 55 labour activation programmes in the Gauteng province. The launch forms part of a national effort that will see the creation of thousands of sustainable job opportunities across different industries and sectors of the country, in an effort to address the...

GUEST: TEBOGO KHAAS - Founder SMME Forum Why do approximately 70% - 80% of small businesses fail within five years? Why are certain entrepreneurs more successful than others?    

GUEST: NAVAN CHETTY - Artist  The Freedom Charter Exhibition opened at Constitution Hill on Human Rights day earlier this month. Paying homage to the visionary leaders that were part of the charge towards democracy.        

GUEST: NONTOBEKO GCABASHE - Programme Manager at Afesis-Corplan Women’s Rights in 2024: Have we really moved as far as we should have as women? Can we confidently say we have gender parity, equal pay and equal rights? Nontobeko Gcabashe wrote a thought piece reflecting on the 30 years of South African democracy and where we are today.    

GUEST: SELLO MANTSHO - Director and CEO Kadi Amputee Family Centre