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7:18

The Last Country: Stories of Migration and Resilience...

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2025/05/29

Step into the world ofThe Last Country, an immersive and deeply moving theatre production currently captivating audiences at The Market Theatre in Johannesburg. This poignant play explores the lives and stories of migrant women, shedding light on their struggles, triumphs, and humanity. In this episode, we delve into why The Last Country is resonating so powerfully with local audiences and critics. Joining me is the multi-award-winning co-writer and director, Neil Coppen—an accomplished

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15:12

Laughing Through Politics: The Balies Take the Stage ...

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2025/05/28

Get ready to laugh out loud as we explore the comedy sensation sweeping Gauteng! Join us for a lively conversation with the dynamic quartet of legendary stage, film, TV, and comedy performers: Yugan Naidoo, Vivian Moodley, Ravi Subramoney (also a muso), and Patrick Samuels. With their new comedy show, "One show. Four balies. And an entire country to make fun of," this unexpected political satire promises all the drama of a Bollywood blockbuster (minus the dance coordination). Listen in for humor,

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7:53

Bridging the Literacy Gap: The Power of Mother Tongue...

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2025/05/27

Discover how Mother Tongue-Based Bilingual Education is transforming the educational landscape in South Africa. Research highlights that children learn better in their home language, yet many African language speakers are disadvantaged by second-language instruction. In this episode, we delve into how theRoad to Literacy campaign is making a difference with books and teacher training in all 11 official languages. Joining the conversation are Karen Simpson, MD of OUPSA, and Morne Scholtz, Manager of

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11:44

Paul Stevens on South Africa's Resilient Commercial...

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2025/05/26

Join us as we explore the latest insights into South Africa's commercial real estate sector, now valued at approximately R1.9 trillion. Discover how the industry has experienced significant growth since 2015, even in the face of economic challenges. We delve into the factors driving this resilience and what it means for investors, developers, and the broader economy. Tune in for an engaging discussion on the future of property in South Africa!

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14:54

Nico van Rensburg - 22 May 2025

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2025/05/23

What started as a local initiative to introduce golf to young South Africans is proving to be a talentpipeline for the sport.The initiative is a national series of free, grassroots clinics, that are led by former professional golferand Golf Clinics Coach, Nico van Rensburg, and, are designed to give underexposed youth access tothe sport with the hope that more young people have the chance to see what’s possible, not just ingolf, but in themselves. Let’s learn more about this now from the

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5:06

Yasteel Phalad - 20 May 2025

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2025/05/21

The upcoming Sacred Unfolding event is said to rejuvenate, realign and restore and allows theparticipant to rediscover what truly matters, as in a conscious empowerment living.Sounds like what you need in your life? Let’s get the details now from Yasteel Phalad (Acharya andMember of the Mohanji Foundation of South Africa Board).

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7:04

Dr Andrew Dickson - 19 May 2025

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2025/05/19

Eskom expects no load shedding this winter, but, provided unplanned outages stay below a certainpoint.In recent month, while rooftop solar has played a major role in this improved outlook, a sweepingreview by the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) threatens to make solaradoption more expensive in this country.Is this a threat to South Africa’s winter energy stability? And what are the other risks for our broaderenergy recovery? Let’s ask the expert, Dr Andrew Dickson,

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5:59

Zola Nene - 16 May 2025

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2025/05/16

The Taste Master SA is one of South Africa’s favourite cooking competition reality shows, and we areso glad the show returned for a sixth season on my birthday .Tuesday, 13 May, 7:30 PM, and it’s on SABC 2.The news season is set to dish up even more excitement, creativity and flavour.And who better to give us all the sizzling details than renowned Chef and TV personality Zola Nenewho returns to the judging panel.

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10:42

The ABBA Show - 14 May 2025

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2025/05/15

I love Durban for being so creative with music combined with vibrant theatrical productions like thelatest, The Abba Show: A Cinderella Story which blends the music of Abba with the familiar fairytale ofCinderella.This, comes to the new Milkwood Theatre in Durban North over the coming weekend and we areabout to hear all about it from my guests, they are: Mahlatse Sachane (The Father) Kiana Rose Prinsloo (The Ugly Sister)

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6:32

Gugu Sithole - 13 May 2025

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2025/05/15

At Africa Travel Indaba 2025, currently on in Durban, the future of sustainable luxury tourism takescentre stage, the ideal platform to introduce a new concept to travel professionals and globalstakeholders.Glamping. There’s an upcoming Glamping Expo in SA and to explain the concept and tell us moreabout the upcoming expo, I have Gugu Sithole, she is a visionary South African travel entrepreneurand the founder of Glamping Adventures.

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6:32

Carolyn Steyn - 12 May 2025

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2025/05/12

Following the success of the 67 Blanket event in March, the Ambassadors and Knitwits did theirblanket handovers in the KZN Province last week, it was all a part of the Hugest Happiness BlanketInitiative that’s been warming hearts all around the country since the campaign’s origins back inDecember 2013. Carolyn Steyn, Founder of 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day joins me now to fill us in on all theimportant details on the Initiative as well as an update on what went on in KZN

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7:31

Thuli Phongolo - 08 May 2025

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2025/05/08

The lively and vivacious DJ & Actress, Thuli Phongolo, is back in the role of Namhla Diale, who weknow as the shy, geeky and awkward teenager on SABC’s Generations.But as we know it – Thuli’s career is a multi-faceted one, with serving entertainment to her audiencebeing a priority. Thuli joins me now to give us all the deets on the return to Generations The Legacy and everythingelse she ‘s been up to in between.

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6:42

Mr Shasti Sulochan (One of the Life Members of the...

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2025/05/07

The South African Tamil Association once again, proudly presents its annual cultural event Kalai-thiru-vizha 2025.The event is happening on May 10th in Lenasia and joining me now to share all the event details is MrShasti Sulochan (One of the Life Members of the South African Tamil Association).

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4:24

Orion Lee Herman - 05 May 2025

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2025/05/07

ChangeNOW is the leading summit for innovative solutions addressing the planet's most pressingchallenges.It’s an annual gathering over 40,000 attendees from more than 140 countries, includingchangemakers, business leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs on a platform that providesunparalleled opportunities for collaboration and international exposure.Orion Lee Herman, KZN based Founder and CEO of LiquidGold Africa and a global and local award-winning innovator was one of the four awardees to

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6:24

Keenan Govender - 02 May 2025

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2025/05/02

The Allaina Kamille Govender (Non-Profit) Foundation will be hosting their biannual Blood DriveCampaign tomorrow in Durban .Over the past 8 years the Foundation has contributed 100s of pints to the SANBS and have wonmultiple SANBS awards. Now, their call is to members of the community to help make their goal asuccess. I am chatting now to Keenan Govender, he is the Founding Board Member of the AKG Foundation.

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7:16

Dr Liza Street - 01 May 2025

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2025/05/02

Are vaccines necessary for travel? Well, a basic understanding is that you should make sure you and your children are up-to-date withyour routine vaccinations before travelling, as travelling children may be at risk of vaccine-preventable diseases. Let’s get the expert opinion now from Dr Liza Street, she is the Co-founder of Ajuda.

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8:43

30 April 2025

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2025/04/30

The African Art Market, smaller in comparison to the rest of the world, is by no means insignificant tothe global market.In 2021 alone, sales of ultra-contemporary works by African-born artists earned a whopping 800million rand, and, that number is expected to grow exponentially with increased global interest.As we get set to enter the month of May, which is Africa Month, let’s explore the growing influenceand investment potential of contemporary African art. Joining me for this chat is

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5:38

Michael Zahariev (Co-founder and MD of Luxity) - 28...

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2025/04/29

We've seen the reports and viral Tik Tok videos claiming that international luxury fashion is mostlymanufactured in China.This has sparked widespread consumer confusion and subsequently legitimised the counterfeitmarket. Michael Zahariev (Co-founder and MD of Luxity) joins me now to clarify the facts.

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8:13

Mr Nischal Mewalall - 25 April 2025

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2025/04/25

South Africa is under threat by AI-driven scams where, fraudsters impersonate bank officials, create fake applications and manipulate social media to steal money.Now this rise in scammers using sophisticated artificial intelligence is duping many into losing millions of rands and The South African Banking Risk Information Centre warns all banking customers that the consequences of falling for such scams can be devastating. Let’s get more information now from SABRIC’s CEO Mr Nischal

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5:52

Mark Anderson - 24 April 2025

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2025/04/24

The thought of an Entrepreneurship Challenge for South African youth aged 9 to 16 may sound a bit- out-of-place but according to senior industry leaders – it’s important to cultivate entrepreneurial thinking from an early age, as there are immense benefits from equipping young learners with the skills and mindset needed to create and sustain successful businesses. Let’s get more information about this from Mark Anderson (The Principal of The KOA Academy).

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