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Roshan Dadoo - 21 March 2025

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2025/03/24

1000 DRUMS FOR SOLIDARITY focuses on the geopolitical links between the struggles in Palestine,and in the African continent with Congo, Sudan, and South Africa.The mission statement says, “Our drums will speak loudly across the sky – we will be the 1000 DRUMSFOR SOLIDARITY”.

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6:11

Brendra Sakellarides - 20 March 2025

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2025/03/20

A special event is to be held in Gauteng this weekend, as part of the Heritage Weekend, National School of the Arts-alumni will give back to the school that shaped them .There’s an impressive lineup of artists set to perform in honour of the organization that has stood as a beacon of excellence in arts education. Let’s get more details about it now from Brenda Sakellarides (Artistic Director at NSA).

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8:25

Kerolin Govender - 19 March 2025

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2025/03/19

My guest this afternoon is Kerolin Govender – well known and worldwide-appreciated for his classicalIndian music performances, which is a display of his training in South Africa and IndiaKerolin was featured on Bhakti Sangeet past-Sunday where he chatted about his most recentexperience of singing at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj India. So I’ve got him on the show thisafternoon to chat about his career in music.

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6:09

Hawken McEwan - 18 March 2025

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2025/03/18

Financial criminals are continually evolving their tactics, leveraging advanced technologies andcomplex networks to obscure their identities and their illicit activities. Thismakes it crucial for businesses and regulatory bodies to safeguard the financial system in itsentirety with proactive and technologically adept responses especially because, money laundering is asevere problem for South Africa.Let’s get a better understanding about this now from the industry expert. Hawken McEwan,

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7:13

Anele Zondo - 17 March 2025

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2025/03/17

You’d remember Anele Zondo as host of Channel O’s flagship music show, Massive Music. She’s hadimmense success since stepping into the limelight in her teens.Today she is TV presenter, radio host, actress, MC, voice-over artist, and a social media sensation withover 1 million followers in Instagram.Anele now adds Reality TV star to her resume as she’s bagged SABC 1’s new show titled Anele Zondo– The Glow Up and she joins me now to share all the details about the

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9:29

Andrew Young - 14 March 2025

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2025/03/14

The Liverpool born, Andrew studied clarinet and saxophone from the age of eight.He is no stranger to the SA audiences as he has played to sold-out venues in the past and is back in SAto captivate locals with another serenading-weekend of concerts in Durban .Really pleased to have in studio this afternoon, internationally acclaimed saxophonist Andrew Young.

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6:27

Resh Naidoo & Losh Naidoo - 13 March 2025

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2025/03/13

Resh Naidoo is an occupational therapist, Losh Naidoo is also a qualified occupational therapist .It’s just a co-incidence that they are sisters. And identical twins too!To be fair, they’re achievers in their own right – entrepreneurs, moms, and podcast host .They’ve also jointly made their debut on a local reality tv show last year, and the curiosity level hasjust increased since then about how similar or how different the two of them really are.Let’s find out now as

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6:16

Roshina Ratnam - 11 March 2025

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2025/03/13

In the stage adaptation of “Life and Times of Michael K” - a literary masterpiece by Nobel Prize andBooker Prize-winning South African novelist, J.M Coetzee, the Tony Award-winning HandspringPuppet Company join the cast of actors for what truly is a unique show of acting talent and powerfulstorytelling.Actress and Voice Artist Roshina Ratnam, who is probably most recognized for playing the role ofUnderwood in the Resident Evil series, takes on the role of puppeteer in this one. She joins

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6:24

Katia De Ponte - 12 March 2025

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2025/03/13

A Golf Day Fundraiser will be held in Johannesburg this April. As much as there is a fun and leisurelyday planned for the participants, there is a crucial angle to the event which makes it worthsupporting.It aims to raise funds for CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA. And one of its campaigners is KatiaDa Ponte, a mother who lost her 7-year-old daughter to brain cancer, two years ago. She, along withseveral others, hope to raise awareness so that other children out there with a similar

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6:56

Anna Collard - 10 March 2025

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2025/03/10

Gen Z simply uses technology more than any other generation and is therefore more likely to bescammed via that technology.

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8:03

Rebecca Taylor - 06 March 2025

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2025/03/07

International Women’s Day - a day to celebrate women and as we approach 8th March, it’s pivotal tofocus our attention on women in the professional arena, specifically in the tech sector. Because, let’sface it – it’s 2025 and yet gender equality and fair representation is clear, as only 30% of workforce inthis industry are women.Let’s chat about this now with Rebecca Taylor (joining us from the UK). Rebecca is a Threat Intelligence Knowledge Manager and Researcher

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6:43

Violet Maila - 05 March 2025

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2025/03/05

VIBRATIONS, a landmark African Exhibition, which showcases the cultural heritage of Africa’s diversemusical traditions - opened late-February in Johannesburg and will run until 14 March.It’s hosted by the Music In Africa Foundation in partnership with the University of Johannesburg andto tell us more about it now, I welcome Violet Maila. She is the Projects Manager and Spokespersonfor Music In Africa.

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7:40

Murray Legg, Co-founder of Webfluential - 04 March 2025

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2025/03/05

Content creators are more than just influencers, they are entrepreneurs and should be taken moreseriously.According to Murray Legg, Co-founder of Webfluential, today, creators are business owners,marketers, and entrepreneurs, building sustainable brands and generating real income. Let’s find outmore now from Murray.

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9:25

Prof Veronica Mckay - 03 March 2025

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2025/03/03

A 2025 report, released in Johannesburg, last week by the 2030 Reading Panel provides criticalinsights into the country’s progress in transforming early-grade reading.“Critical to protecting South Africa’s greatest asset, our young people” – the words of The Minister ofBasic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, about this vital element of education reform.New panelist Prof Veronica Mckay - a literacy development leader who spearheaded the (car – reeh -goodeh) Kha Ri Gude

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7:14

Melvin Peters. - 28 February 2025

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2025/03/03

A fundraiser, jazzy Sunday afternoon has been planned for the city of Durban this weekend. It’s on atthe Durban Jewish Club at 3pm.Let’s hear all about it now from the program’s headline performer, jazz pianist, composer, arranger,educator and church organist - Melvin Peters.

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6:28

Andy Fuller - 27 February 2025

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2025/02/28

Knowing the laws governing firearm use in South Africa is as important as knowing how to use them.Proper training can guide certified users with the required ethical and legal considerations in differentscenarios.The International Firearm Training Academy has launched new modules that will support thedevelopment of the various careers in the industry and ensure the proper use of firearms within thesecurity industry.I am talking now to Andy Fuller, He is a Master Gunsmith at ITA and joins me to

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8:08

Michelle Johnson - 26 February 2025

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2025/02/26

Chilli Day, celebrated on the fourth Thursday in February, is a day dedicated to one of the mostbeloved comfort foods—chilli.These days, social media and food trends have turned chilli into a cultural phenomenon, there arecelebrities, influencers and food lover’s all over the world embracing the heat.Here in South Africa too, our unique spice heritage plays a key role in shaping our love for bold, spicyflavours. Michelle Johnson, Marketing Manager and an expert in the global and local

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7:46

MoMo Matsunyane. - 25 February 2025

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2025/02/26

After a sell-out season in early 2024, the theatrical adaptation of The Cry of Winnie Mandela and itbeing described as more powerful than ever.The production has found itself a new home in Jozi’s Market Theatre and runs from tomorrow till the23rd of March.Joining me now to discuss this deeply moving production, is the award-winning director MoMoMatsunyane. MoMo has been a professional actor since 2004 and has since been nominated for, andwon awards for her work, both as actor and

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8:29

Luncedo Mtwentwe - 24 February 2025

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2025/02/26

Truth is - a significant number of South Africa’s SMEs are currently struggling with debt they can’t payback and alarmingly, nearly 72% are turning to personal savings to stay afloat. This is according to the2024 State of Small Business ReportSMEs need to take decisive action to strengthen their financial footing to ensure long-term resilience.So says, Luncedo Mtwentwe, Managing Director of Vantage Advisory who joins me now to discussthis further.

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8:20

Katyayani Kundalini - 21 February 2025

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2025/02/21

Katyayani is an initiate of Kriya Yoga, a Reiki Master Teacher, Life Coach and Hypnotherapist.

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