In our Wellness Corner this morning we focus on an ancient healing method of acupuncture. What is it, what ailments does it treat? To provide more information on this we are joined on the line by…

Guest: Dr. Darren Carpenter – Doctor of Chinese medicine and acupuncture

Experts say composting is very important in agriculture and domestic use. Times have changed but has this farming technique evolved? Let’s explore more about composting now.

Clip: WRAP on YouTube

They say change is good but it can be difficult for some of us to adjust, especially when that change is not wanted or is unwelcome.

Guest: Shaun Kritzinger – Master Life Coach at SK Coaching

Guest: Busisiwe Radebe, SABC Digital News Senior Producer and social media commentator 

Guest: Adekunle Owolabi - Social media commentator

The Healthy Living Alliance says it will not give up on its fight for an increased sugar tax for companies producing a lot of sugar in their products especially sugary drinks. The alliance of NGOs says it wants a 20% increase but government has kept it at 11% for now pending more talks. It says government needs to deal with the problem whose consequences are huge…

Guest: Lawrence Mbalati – Head of the Healthy Living Alliance

 This year’s theme is “Only One Earth”, with focus on “living sustainably in harmony with nature”. United Nations Environmental Programme says individuals, businesses and governments need to share with the world what they are doing to help the environment and that is our focus this morning and to talk about that

Guest: Professor Chris Reddy – Coordinator for the Environmental Education Programme at the Department of Curriculum Studies at Stellenbosch University

Councillor in the City of Joburg Ronald Harris has penned an article about how the creative industry can help channel the energy of young people positively and help society. The MMC for Community Development says it can be difficult to invest in the arts when issues like housing and access to service compete for funds. He joins us now on the line.

Guest: Councillor Ronald Harris - MMC for Community Development in the City of Joburg

Guest: Nkosana Mdhluli – Lifestyle and entertainment commentator

Our New Single feature artist this Friday…we have an exclusive interview with Naledi B, real name is Naledi Boltina. The singer who is also known as African Lion, wears many other hats including songwriter, actress and voice over artist. She will be releasing her single I know later this month but you will hear it for the first time here on SAfm's Sound Awake this morning

Guest: Naledi B – Singer-songwriter/actress