South Africa is on the verge of a national water crisis, with drought and poor infrastructure maintenance creating a desiccated dichotomy which promises to worsen in the upcoming months and years.

Guest: Dr Willem de Clercq – Water Researcher at the Water Institute at Stellenbosch University /

Why I chose him: Jonathan Celebrated his 58th bday this month, last week Thursday. He came back to visit his friends and family in Cape Town and brought along his friend, the legendary Marcus Miller to jam with some Cape Town Musicians to celebrate.

Born and raised in Athlone, Cape Town during Apartheid. He started singing and playing acoustic guitar as a child. His first single, a cover the song 'Please Stay' originally sung by the Drifters was the first song by a black artist played by white radio stations in South Africa at the time and earned him a Sarie Award, the predecessor to the SAMAs. He was 13 at the time.

Guest: RJ Benjamin - Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, composer, vocal coach, musical director and producer

South Africa’s foremost authority on how to make the best biltong is Maxine Jones, a 27 year old Capetonian woman who will receive her doctorate in food sciences from the University of Stellenbosch on Tuesday, 14 March 2017.

Jones, will be the first person with a PhD based exclusively on her scientific research regarding making consistently great quality anddelicious biltong. Supervised by Professor Louw Hoffman, who is the South African Research Chair in Meat Science: Genomics to Nutriomics in the university's department of animal science, the industry-based PhD research project focused on different aspects of biltong processing, including the use of standardised drying procedures to dry the meat.

Guest: Dr Maxine Jones - Who received a doctorate in food sciences from the University of Stellenbosch in 2017

Guest: Martin Wiest is the CEO of Tourvest

One of the most unflappable industries in the country has undergone something of a slump in the past year. Recently-released figures from StatsSA point to a substantial decline for figures relating to tourism in South Africa, with Mzansi welcoming 9.2% fewer visitors in March 2019 than it did in the same month last year.

Guest: Eileen Elizabeth Pooe - a teacher, lecturer and head of North West University's Department of Setswana - has become the Mahikeng campus' first Setswana PhD since the department was establishment in 1980.

Eileen Elizabeth Pooe - a teacher, lecturer and head of North West University's Department of Setswana - has become the Mahikeng campus' first Setswana PhD since the department was establishment in 1980.
A doctor of philosophy in languages and literature in Setswana was conferred on Pooe during the university's spring graduation ceremony this week, it said in a statement.

Jacob Mofokeng (Kenneth Nkosi) is a middle-aged businessman who has become accustomed to his routine, a life which includes his wife, Michelle (Sonia Mbele), his daughter, Natasha (Six Nyamane), his work and his fun. As a powerful CEO, with a big house, a successful spouse, a family and expensive recreational habits, Jacob feels like life will always be this easy.
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Guest: Six Nyamane – Stars as Natasha in the movie

Guest: Andy Mashaile – Former Chairman of the Gauteng Police Board and Global Ambassador if Interpol’s Turn Back Crime campaign

The National Tracker-SAPS Awards are currently taking place today in Menlyn , Tshwane focusing on Cyber Security, Telematics and Motor Vehicle Tracking and 4IR
National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) is observed in October in the United States of America. Started by the National Cyber Security Division within the Department of Homeland Security and the nonprofit National Cyber Security Alliance, the month raises awareness about the importance of cybersecurity.

Guest: Sbulelo Ntsanga – Marketing Manager of Rise N Shine Disability Magazine

BACKGROUND
Rise ‘N Shine magazine, a brainchild of four people with disabilities, opened its doors in 2010. The founders of Rise ‘N Shine were bread winners and their income was from a disability grants. They wanted to do away with dependency on grants as their vision was beyond this. Unfortunately, some of the members have since died and some resigned.

Guest: Dina Lilian – Founder of Speakeasy, Speech Therapist, Audiologist and Board Member of the International Stuttering Association

guest: Dr Precious Motsepe.