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1. #WhichSouthAfricans (Twitter responds to Ukranian Ambassador's comments at the Cape Town Press Club)

2. #StatsSA (DA calling for the release of Quarterly Labour Force Survey that was meant to be released last month)

3. #Sleepist (Criminal found in asleep in the car he intended to steal and social media was in stitches)

4. #MorneHarmse (The Samarai Killer is out on parole | Psychological evaluation reports revealing that he may still pose a danger to society)

5. #MakazoleMapimpi (Rugby winger is releasing a documentary directed by Bongani Morgan | South African Sports Awards named him Sportsman of the Year)

Guest: Lorato Tshenkeng - Social Commentator

1. #CWC2022 (Momentum Proteas women pull out a historic tournament win against defending champions, England)

2. #DearSA (Civil society group and Afriforum take on CoGTA to legally end National State of Disaster | Minister Dlamini Zuma has opposed the court application)

3. #HolidaySwindler (Tasneem Moosa hit back and says liquidation was the only option for poorly run company)

4. #Tressemme & #Clicks (SA Human Rights Commission hold inquiry on racial discrimination in advertising this week | Zuleikha Patel, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and others set to take the stand)

5. #Bobotie (A Twitter user released an image of the African continent and a national dish that represents each country | SA Twitter is divided by the chosen dish)

Guest: Busisiwe Radebe - Social Commentator

Drug dependency has become more prevalent amongst the youth hard with the average age at 12 years old. Further, South Africa has been listed amongst the top 10 in substance abuse worldwide. One of the major challenges of seeking help is the cost of rehabilitation centres. Our next guest has not only overcome his addiction, he has helped 300 people with finding rehabilitation services so they can kick the habit. Since 2018, he runs seminars within communities to equip elders with important information on the signs they should look out for if they suspect a child is in trouble

Guest: Itumeleng Selepe - Founder of Word on the Street

Our next guest hosts a weekly Twitter Space that engages emerging farmers on the challenges they face in the agricultural sector. The online community aims to bring together expertise and illustrate that agriculture can become a sustainable business. The #FarmingIndaba has engaged a range of issues such as the impact of the petrol hikes on input costs, livestock, irrigation systems, building new value chains, finance and access to land. The platform also provides business development advice, networking opportunities and provides pitching opportunities for young farmers.

Guest: Shana Sithole – Grain Farmer, Consultant and Post-Graduate Student

1. #NaomiOsaka (Tennis ace was heckled during a match at Indiana Wells | Osaka compares her experiences to Williams sisters back in 2001)

2. #RaymondZondo (President Ramaphosa has appointed the Chief Justice as of 1st April 2022 | Mandisa Maya is appointed Deputy Chief Justice)

3. #KingGoodwillZwelithini (Cleansing ceremony held to mark first anniversary of the late King's passing)

4. #Comair (British Airways and Kulula have been grounded following a spate of mid-air emergencies)

5. #OptinumMine (Mpumalanga Action Movement marches to coal mine to protest court action taken | NPA believes that mine was a vehicle for money laundering)

Guest: Mpumelelo Mashifane - Social Commentator

Our next guest asked an interesting question on social media this past week: “Are you only focusing on what you can get from your partner? Or are you paying attention to what you can give?” This question not only highlights the importance of mutual benefit but also the tricky tightrope navigated between selflessness and self-preservation. Reciprocity is not just establishing social balance but acknowledging the work being actively done on a regular basis. She will unpack how this mutual give and take affects not only romantic couples but families and friendships

Guest: Leah Sefor – Relationship Expert

This week, we commemorate Global Recycling Day on 18th March. This day was created to help recognise and celebrate the benefits of recycling waste for the environment, businesses, and people. The day was first recognised by the United Nations in 2018 and has since birthed countless initiatives by governments, civil society groups and the private sector that have impacted environmental action and awareness. This year, our next guest has collaborated with the South African Defence Force to take its “green soldiering” to install biogas plants in military bases that will reduce the use of fossil fuels to cook meals for about 220 people a day

Guest: Dr. Karen Surridge – Manager of Renewable Energy at South African National Energy Development Institute

1. #GDP (SA economy grows by 1,2% in the final quarter of 2021 | Annual growth sits at 4,9% for 2021 financial year according to Statistics SA)
2. #Mbalula (Minister of Transport gets into a Twitter dispute with journalist, Ziyanda Ngcobo on the cryptic Ukraine tweet)
3. #Pfizer (Twitter weighs in on the side effects of Vaccines in New reports from the US FDA | 100K doses will expire due to declining vaccination numbers)
4. #WesselMareeHigh (Parents of student have opened an assault case | A video went viral of a teacher who shoved a student in class)
5. #GiftOfTheGivers (Ambassador of Ukraine lauds the organization for humanitarian contributions)

Guest:  Lorato Tshenkeng - Social Commentator

Our next guest believes that children have the right to the best possible healthcare and aim to improve the health situation of vulnerable children in communities. Our next guest has just returned from a seven thousand kilometre journey around the country to raise funds for children’s health. This fundraising effort would go into paying for doctor’s appointments, paediatric surgeries, medical treatments and nutritional assistance for families in distress. Their journey started in White River, Mpumalanga on the eve of Valentine’s Day and the group of bikers visited cities such as Cape Town, Gqeberha, Upington, Lephalale, Port Nolloth and Durban.

Guest:  Dr. Andre Hattingh – Founder and Chief Executive Officer for Pediatric Care Africa

 

 

 

The ancient holistic tradition of Qi Gong is used to harness the body’s natural energy to achieve peace and calm. The idea is to reset your energy, clearing any meridian pathway blockages that might be holding you back, to create clarity of mind and awaken one’s true nature. Qi Gong derives from the Chinese tradition’s understanding of energy centres called dantian and is believed to be related to higher states of consciousness. Dantian are considered to be essential for cultivating health and wellness. Our next guest will help us unpack how energy practices such as Qi Gong restores balance between mind, body and soul

Guest:  Mandy Wu – Psychologist, Lecturer and Yoga Instructor