In 2016, our next guest started a small gardening, clean-up and environmental awareness initiative that attracted the community of Eldorado Park to its daily greening activities. Research has shown that there are benefits to starting green initiatives in communities, particularly for marginalized groups. Many of the volunteers involved in the project say that the gardens are a source of healing. Whilst our next guest originally wanted to address the issue of food security, the garden has received funding to expand its work in environmental awareness and sustainable living as well

Guest:  Brynmor Coolman – Co-Founder of EnviroMentorz

1. #Rassie (Director of SA Rugby update videos go viral and SA Twitter approve of this application for the Gwijo Squad)
2. #JacobZuma (High Court rules that medical parole was unlawful and former President ordered to return to prison)
3. #Kentucky (Over 70 dead and hundreds injured in a series of tornadoes in the United States | Governor gives update on the missing persons due to the natural disaster)
4. #TurkeyAfricaSummit (President Erdogan held meetings with African leaders | Theme: joint development and enhanced cooperation for prosperity)
5. #Stage8 (Eskom spokesperson says there is no need to panic on loadshedding scare | Eskom asked to comply with emission standards and shutdown power plants)

Guest:  Busisiwe Radebe - Social Commentator

Our next guest has launched an interactive game across their children's channels that will be available on all bouquets during the holidays. The game brings together your children’s favourite television characters into a world that encourages play and learning through puzzles, memory games, colouring exercises and other experiences to engage youngsters. The game is a safe online and accessible environment for kids

Guest:  Zaba Gumede - Marketing Manager for Third Party Channels at MultiChoice

Many of us have made the trek home and taken some well-deserved time off. Some of us have arrived to warm welcomes and hours of story-telling about the year that was with our families. Some people have experienced comments about our weight and how the city has treated us well. Others have faced the pressures of answering intrusive questions on partners, getting married or having children. How do we navigate these social questions surrounding adulting and not internalize some of the unsavoury responses we may get from our families?

Guest:  Thabang Mashigo – Mindset Coach and Wellness Facilitator

Its five days before Christmas and for some homes, that means planning ahead of the lunch menu is in full swing. There is always a heated debate on what classic dish to make, who is responsible for the shopping and whether your dish will make it onto the table. Our next guest helps us navigates the last minute rush and gives us sage advice on putting together the perfect spread for any budget.

Guest:  Nwabisa Lisa- Chef and Founder of KwaLisa Soulfood

Empty bread plastic bags, two litre milk bottle labels, bread bags and courier bags are just some of the plastic that has been repurposed into creating delightful, bright and beautiful shopping bags. It takes approximately 30 empty bread bags, and eight hours to complete one bag. Our next guest said lockdown helped dust off her hobby of crochet and fuse it with her love for recycling. Today, nine ladies from the Harbour and Imizamo Yetho are transforming discarded plastic into these magnificent shopping bags. The Hout Bay collective have recently completed an ordered headed for Germany ahead of Christmas

Guest:  Regine le Roux - Founder of Re.Bag and Re.Use Initiative

Are you hoping to escape the daily hustle and spend time in the great outdoors? Going off-grid may be the answer as it provides tourists an opportunity to experience a generous dollop of Mother Nature: fresh, country air, cascading waterfalls, the gentle sound of birdsong, winding mountain paths and miles of untouched landscapes. Going off-grid has become popular option as many tourists are looking for holiday experiences with uninterrupted stay in nature. Today, we focus on locations off the beaten track in the following provinces: Western Cape, Free State and Eastern Cape.

Guest:  Tshepang Lobete – Tourism Operator

Terms like “existential crisis”, “spiritual intelligence” and “self-awareness” have gained traction with the impact of Covid-19 pandemic and a growing consciousness of the precarious state of the earth. This has led many people to take a step back, redefine what matters most in life and what is no longer important in life. This approach has proven to be a positive spinoff of the debilitating uncertainty of our times. Our next guest suggests that the pandemic is providing us with an opportunity to change; to live differently; to start a conversation about our values and attitudes in life.”

Guest:  Dr Meba Alphonse Kanda - Logotherapist, Anthropologist and Medical Practitioner

1. #ZEP (Zimbabwean Exemption Permit Holders Association head to court to overturn withdrawal of ZEP | Minister Motsoaledi said Cabinet decision on ZEP still stands)
2. #BobiWine (Opposition leader has been placed under house arrest ahead of by-elections)
3. #G7Meeting (World leaders converge on Liverpool to discuss Prevention of conflict, Development of Vaccines and the Green Agenda)
4. #SamuelEto’o (Soccer legend takes the helm of Cameroonian football association)
5. #BasicIncomeGrant (Panel of experts from ILO and Department of Social Development are calling for the extension of grants & income support)

Guest:  Adekunle Owolabi - Social Commentator

The Cape of Good Hope Agricultural Society was established in 1831 and this year, celebrates its 190th anniversary. As South Africa’s oldest agricultural society, it is responsible for the first Department of Agriculture in the Cape in 1886, and Agricultural College in 1888. Today, Agri-Expo has taken forward the values of the agricultural society in their role as the interlocker between stakeholders within the industry over the last 25 years. This year, Agri-Expo honoured Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde and Chairperson of the Agricultural Research Council, Joyene Isaacs with the Agri-Expo Honorary Award. It is also set to launch three major projects surrounding the development of agriculture in 2022.

Guest:  Isabeau Botha – Communications Manager of Agri-Expo