The British Council is in the business of cultural and educational exchange between the United Kingdom and South Africa. Its Head, Colm McGivern gives Gareth Cliff the rundown on the importance of education. As an organisation that supports the youth, Colm also introduces some of the young people who have taken part in FameLab - an annual science communication competition that runs in many countries worldwide.

Mi Casa perform an intimate live performance on the rooftop of the CliffCentral studios as part of the #AramisBlack launch. Hear their classics such as 'Chocolat', 'Jika', and 'Gin and Tonic'.

Mabale Moloi chats to Paul Steenkamp, Head of Innovation Capability at Standard Bank; Kabelo Makeke, Head of Customer Financial Solution at Standard Bank; entertainer and businessman DJ Sbu and our very own Gareth Cliff about the process behind the ideas that are changing the game in South Africa as part of the Mechanics of Brilliance Series.

Siya steals a moment with actress, producer and one of the organizers of the Leading Lady Lounge Terry Pheto. He finds out what the entire Leading Lady Lounge experience has meant to her and why she’s so passionate about building stars. Terry also lets him know why she felt incorporating Mandela Day into the Leading Lady Lounge was important; her take on her latest film “Ayanda” and how she feels about the reception it’s received.

One of the minds behind organizing this great initiative, Kim Eagle, chats to Siya after the Leading Lady Lounge for 2015 has wrapped up. She breaks down what it takes to make a project like this happen and how their team went about fulfilling their vision. Kim also touches on her experience at the Cannes Film Festival and her hopes for the Leading Lady Lounge in the future.

Producer of drama Dis Ek, Anna Neil van Deeventer speaks about his first time at the Durban International Film Festival, the interesting process of having a movie show at the Festival and working with South African producer Sara Blecher, behind the likes of Otelo Burning.

One of the panellists at the Leading Lady Lounge, actress Charlene Brouwer chats to us about the importance of having passion in everything that you do and all the hard work it took for her to achieve the success she has today. Brouwer also gets real about the industry and her personal connection to portraying characters.

Funny man David Kau gets very serious as he speaks openly and honestly, like you’ve never heard him before, as he dissects about the realities of the film and movie industry. Hear him also discuss why he thinks the Leading Lady Lounge is a great initiative.

Mampho Brescia discusses what an initiative such as the Leading Lady Lounge means to her as an actress and her opinion on what it takes to excel in the acting industry. This conversation with Siya also leads to the beauty of imperfection and a what Terry Pheto means to Mampho as a friend.

TV and radio personality Relebogile Mabotja sits down with the kids from the Save The Children South Africa to read the children’s edition of Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom for #67Minutes of storytelling. Save The Children South Africa is part of the world’s largest independent development and rights based organisation for children, represented in over 120 countries worldwide.