In this short, with bonus material, Helené Coetzee unpacks the latest in Afrikaans fiction and celebrates World Poetry day on the 21st March.

An hour of award-winning writers and musicians, covering new literary-fiction titles by Imraan Coovadia and Michiel Heyns, a musical memoir by Kutlwano Masote, a big Afrikaans poetry segment with Danie Marais, to celebrate World Book day on the 21st. Political non-fiction to celebrate this election year with MafiaLand by Kyle Cowan, and an interview with Nadia Davids on her international release called Cape Fever.

Riley Herbert-Henry interviews award-winning playwright and novelist, Nadia Davids on her Cape Fever in this 10-minute short.

A recent visitor to Cape Town was one of the founders of the hugely popular acapella ensemble THE REAL GROUP. Anders Edenroth wanted to create a group of singers with an emphasis on jazz, pop and folk music with a distinctive unaccompanied sound. The group has enjoyed international fame but now Anders is involved mostly in composing, arranging and coaching choral ensembles. In fact while he was in Cape Town he had a rewarding session with Vox.

Anders is Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week. Sunday at 6m and again on Thursday at midday, brought to you by PTP. And at Theatre on the bay this week, there’s Key Change with Jonathan Roxmouth.

Fine Gardening is presented by Morné Faulhammer, who has been a horticulturist and garden centre business proprietor for over 30 years. He brings to the show a wealth of knowledge.

Morné encourages biodiversity, promotes indigenous plants and gives tips on soil management, water-wise gardening and so much more. Send your gardening questions to [email protected].

Henry Kotzé, Pilgrim Wines

Private Clients Portfolio Manager at Vunani, Warwick Lucas, and economist at the North-West University Business School, Professor Raymond Parsons

Victoria Reuvers, MD of Wealthstrat

Sculptor, Olivia Dunkley, with Dirk Durnez of Art@Africa, tell us about her exhibition The Ocean Between Us Is One

Today’s Diary on FMR, Friday, 13 March, 2026 was presented by Mike Mills. The guests he interviewed were:-

•Barry Cleveland, representing the Last Night of the Proms

•Jennifer Hart, representing the Tribute Benefit Concert for Eduard Greyling

•Antoinette Huyssen (soprano), representing Encore - A celebration of Songs that Stay with Us

•Sashia Campbell (Organiser)), representing Knysna Fringe Festival

•Pascal Haas (Triou drummer), representing Sunday Jazz concerts in Stellenbosch

•Philip Todres, representing Arts Round up