Guest: Nkosi Nonkonyana | Chairperson of Contralesa in the Eastern Cape

Nkosi Nonkonyana responds to Minister Hlabisa’s urgent call to safeguard the lives of initiates ahead of the 2025 winter season.

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Africa Melane speaks to Gareth van Niekerk from Decorex Africa about this year’s highly anticipated Decorex Cape Town, happening 5–8 June at the CTICC.

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Are cucumbers on the eyes a skincare hack or just a spa-day stereotype? Join fitness presenter Liezel van der Westhuizen as she explores the science, benefits, and myths behind this classic beauty ritual. Discover -approved facts, expert tips, and how to use cucumbers for real results. Perfect for wellness lovers and skincare skeptics alike!

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Guest: Caroline Peters of the Callas Foundation

Zain Johnson is in conversation with Caroline Peters of the Callas Foundation, following the life sentences handed down in the Joshlin Smith case. With the community of Saldanha Bay and the nation watching closely, we explore the significance of this ruling, the impact on survivors and families, and what justice truly looks like in cases of human trafficking and child exploitation.

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Zain Johnson is in conversation with Chris Nissen, Chair of the South African Human Rights Commission, following the announcement of a judicial commission of inquiry into the long-standing delays in prosecuting apartheid-era crimes flagged by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. With Judge Sisi Khampepe at the helm, this inquiry aims to uncover whether state actors deliberately obstructed justice and to recommend steps toward accountability and closure for victims’ families.

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Zain Johnson is in conversation with Mara Glenny, Founder of TEARS Foundation — a pioneering organisation providing critical support for survivors of rape and sexual abuse across South Africa. From a free national referral system using mobile technology, to GBV training for police, corporates and community groups, TEARS is working to ensure survivors are heard, supported, and protected.

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From back-of-the-pack champs to front-row fitness junkies — this guide is for YOU. Each week, our resident fitness fanatic, Liezel van der Westhuizen — motivator, back-runner, and lover of all things active — shares the most exciting, accessible, and joy-filled events happening near you. Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a total beginner, or just in it for the vibe, there’s something for every fitness level and every kind of body. Tune in and discover fun, fab ways to move — and maybe even try something new this weekend.

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Guest: Carlo Petersen | EWN Reporter

As the second day of sentencing in the Joshlin Smith case came to a close yesterday, victim impact statements have laid bare the deep emotional scars carried by her family and the Saldanha community. Ahead of the third and possible final day, Zain Johnson speaks to EWN Reporter, Carlo Petersen.

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Interview with a BOSA spokesperson on the Gauteng High Court ruling related to the National Lottery licence procurement process. The discussion focuses on procurement law, governance standards, and the implications of the court's judgment.

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From settling informal debt to buying used cars, South Africans used their two-pot retirement fund withdrawals for short-term relief. Momentum’s Rob Southey joins Zain Johnson to unpack what this spending pattern reveals about consumer behaviour, debt, and the state of financial literacy in the country — and whether we’re learning from the process.

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