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The theft of green maize cobs has escalated to such an extent that food security and sustainable farming is under threat in two provinces. Eight districts have reported several cases in the Free State and four districts have reported cases in the North West. Our next guest says that maize producers are paying hundreds of thousands of Rands to put security measures in place

Guest: Dr. Jane Buys – Security Risk Analyst at Vrystaat Landbou (Free State Agriculture)

As a young intellectual, Adam Small strongly advocated for the use of one’s voice. It was this medium which he used to denounce various human rights abuses under the Apartheid government. Small used various platforms such as newspaper columns, open letters, his poems, plays, essays and public speaking. Our next guest created a theatrical production that helps us explore the works of this poet and how his work still helps us to recognise our origins, how to recognise ourselves in others and how to explore our shared future. The production has won five Fiësta awards in 2021, including the Best Festival Production. It is currently running at the ArtsScape in Cape Town until Sunday

Guest: De Klerk Oelefse – Producer of Die Poet, Wie’s Hy? and co-Founder of Aapstert Produksies

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4. #ShamisoMosaka (Media personality shared her mental health breakthrough in YouTube)

5. #MosheNdiki (TV Host and Actor revealed that he has parted ways with his musician husband)

Guest: Refuwe Letsooa – Entertainment and Lifestyle Commentator

Our next guest has a vision of uniting Africa through music and has worked alongside Ice Prince and opened for Acehood. In her latest single, uThando, she expresses her gratitude for the love she receives from her partner. Outside the music industry, she is a graduate of the Y Academy and a former host of the Morning Glory on YFM. She has acted in various local drama series including Rockville, The Gift, The Lilies, Isibaya, Shuga, The River, The Queen, BayTV, ‘’The Scar Radio’’ and in Circles

Guest: Naledi Boltina – Singer and Songwriter

The focus of Disrupt II is a range of new works, dealing with the theme of disruption, evoking the zeitgeist of our times. The installation includes a selection from the artist’s series of 101 handmade artist books, entitled “101 ways to long for a home” seeks to subvert the traditional notion of linear word-based storytelling. It employs a fragmented visual language and relies on the multi-layered meanings generated by found material. The discarded parquet floor blocks featured in the intricate construction of the books and objects are sourced from Woodstock in Cape Town, where a gentrification process causes the demolition of old homes and buildings.

Guest: Emma Willemse - Visual Artist

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3. #Somalia (Lower House of Parliament fails to provide presidential election date | Delays will impact international donor funding

4. #HermanMashaba (ActionSA leader slams DA Immigration policy | One Movrment SA proposes debate on Immigration with both parties and govt)

5. #HugoBroos (Bafana Bafana coach named 23 man squad ahead of international friendlies vs France and Belgian on 29 March 2022)

Guest: Adekunle Owolabi - Social Commentator

The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that approximately two out of three adults are not getting enough sleep and that societal lack of sleep is a global health epidemic. Research has shown that insufficient sleep has a devastating effect on brain health. Lack of sleep has led linked to diseases such as Alzheimer’s, cancer, diabetes, infertility, heart attacks, weight gain and obesity. Lack of sleep also impacts emotional wellness leading to depression, bipolar disorder, and suicide. Our next guest will share practical ideas on how we can improve the quality of sleep we get and take steps to ensure that we take rest as part of self-care

Guest: Joni Peddie – Executive Coach, Behavioural Strategist and Managing Director of Resilient People

Agri SA’s research and analysis has revealed that the Ukraine-Russia crisis will have a serious impact on South Africa’s food security. With global wheat prices, multiple fuel hikes and agricultural input costs skyrocketing, AgriSA has called on government to take urgent action and suspend the fuel levies to provide relief for farmers. The organization believes that this intervention would help small-scale farmers especially given the industry’s contribution to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), year-on-year. This move would also contain food prices for South African consumers

Guest: Kulani Siweya - Chief Economist At AgriSA

Our next guest started his organization when he realized that sport and mentorship would become catalyst for the transformation of young minds. Set this against the backdrop of nature and helped by caring mentors, children get to apply what they learn in the classroom and within their communities. The project teaches environmental education, teaches children how to ride a mountain bicycle and provides children with the tools to openly seek psycho-social services

Guest: Jaco van der Linde - Executive Director of Pedal Project South Africa

For our next guest, making the decision to not have children and getting a vasectomy was the most liberating decision. When he shared his experience, he was met with a number of questions regarding his personal journey and the procedure. His post received over 500 comments on and 5 200 retweets. On the flipside, there were still some social media users who questioned the permanence of his decision. His story has started an important conversation on men's debate on having children; the societal expectations and unpacks misconceptions on making such a big decision

Guest: Phethelo Fakude – Attorney and Photographer