ASKARI, a new political thriller about freedom fighters who were turned to be deadly assassins, double agents, informers, and intelligence analysts for the infamous Vlakplaas during apartheid, will first showing at the South African State Theatre (SAST) from 25 November until 05 December 2021. A musical play directed by ‘Best Director of a Musical’ Naledi Award winner Sello Maseko, which he co-wrote with Mdu Nhlapo (Best Choreographer Naledi Award Winner), who doubles as choreographer, whilst Elvis “Teakay” Nkosi assumes role of Musical Director. These creatives are reunited, aspirant to deliver another uncompromising piece of theatre after their critically acclaimed Angola Camp 13 which won six Naledi Theatre Awards last year. During Saturday’s Role, radio host, Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Sello Maseko. Listen to the podcast!

The Trolley Dollies, your favourite First Class Flight attendants, are finally touching down in Johannesburg! Gird your loins, however, because they’re not quite in their usual fine fettle; Cathy Specific and her sassy sidekicks, Holly and Molly have spent the last few months quarantined in their dressing room – purgatory for a drag, let’s be honest – and they’ve got a few things to say about it. During Saturday’s Role, Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to visionary and Director of Trolley Dollies, Christopher Dudgeon.

During Saturday’s Role with Renos Nicos Spanoudes, our representative in Greece, Katerina Simboni Paraskeva pays tribute to Greek actor, Kostas Tsakonas whose first appearance was in film and became famous after appearing in a short length movie ‘Kostas Zirinis’. Later, he played many protagonist roles in film, theatre and television. Katerina also updates us on all the latest news. Don’t miss this podcast!

After a successful showcase in Durban and Cape Town, the accomplished South African composer and cellist Dr Thokozani Mhlambi closes-off his South Africa circuit of concerts in Johannesburg later this month. The 35-year-old KwaZulu-Natal composer and cultural thinker will present his new material created in Paris as well as some of the favourites from his debut album in a must-see concert at The Linder Auditorium, in Parktown on Saturday 20 November. Radio host, Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Dr Thokozani Mhlami during Saturday’s Role on Hellenic Radio. Listen to the podcast and find out more!

“A child’s laugh could simply be one of the most beautiful sounds in the world.” Kate and Bruce Dennill have two daughters, Bethany aged 15 and Faith aged 13. Their journey with Faith has been unexpected in almost every way. During Saturday’s Role, radio host Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Kate Dennill about the journey and the www.faithdennilltrust.co.za fund that was formed to aid with high costs.

After a successful showcase in Durban and Cape Town, the accomplished South African composer and cellist Dr Thokozani Mhlambi closes-off his South Africa circuit of concerts in Johannesburg later this month. The 35-year-old KwaZulu-Natal composer and cultural thinker will present his new material created in Paris as well as some of the favourites from his debut album in a must-see concert at The Linder Auditorium, in Parktown on Saturday 20 November. Radio host, Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Dr Thokozani Mhlami during Saturday’s Role on Hellenic Radio. Listen to the podcast and find out more!

During Saturday’s Role this week, Renos Nicos Spanoudes hosts an 8-way call where he chats with students from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece and lecturer Stergios Proios, as well as students from the University of Pretoria, South Africa and their lecturer Raita Steyn. Listen to the podcast and find out about the colossal programme they’ve been working on named ‘Banners for Liberty’.

The totally awesome and talented Carli J Myers is back with another smash hit ‘Authentically Yours’. Carli says music is her passion. Life is her inspiration!  Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Carli during Saturday’s Role on Hellenic Radio. Listen to the podcast for more!

It’s been the wildest year yet with the most unexpected and crazy pandemic turning our existence inside out and upside down. Renowned funny-man, Alan Committie, however is determined that we keep laughing in the face of it all. Committie explores how we can stay sane and healthy in body, mind and soul with his usual madcap verbal wit and physical comedy shenanigans. Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Alan Committie about Apocolaughs Now! during Saturday’s Role on Hellenic Radio. Listen to the podcast and find out more!