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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

 

1. #MissUniverse (Lalela Mswane is placed second runner-up at the pageant held in Israel)
2. #DDMabuza (Delegated with presidential duties whilst President Ramaphosa isolates after contradicting COVID-19)
3. #DStvCompactCup (Irvin Khoza announces new mid-season tournament | Soccer Twitter weigh in on announcement)
4. #JulianAssange (The U.S. government won an appeal against a ruling by a London district judge that the WikiLeaks should not be extradited)
5. #Libya (Government and Electoral Commission is saying they are ready to run 24th December elections)

Guest:  Busisiwe Radebe - Social Commentator

There are plenty of myths surrounding therapy from “it’s a last resort”; “not many people go” or “it’s only for people with a mental health diagnosis”. Many of these myths about how therapy works and whether it’s actually helpful still persist in modern times. If these myths go unresolved, they can prevent people from seeking professional help and getting the support they need. The reality is that therapy can be tremendously helpful: whether you’re experiencing anxiety, want to strengthen your relationships, or yearn to go on a journey of self-acceptance. Deciding to work with a therapist is not only an investment in your mental health but your health as a whole

Guest:  Paula Quinsee – Relationship Expert and Author

 

Today, we catch up with one of many truck drivers that listen to the station and were featured earlier this year during the segment. Where are they now? Today, Mavis Ndumo returns to show. She was the first female truck driver we had interviewed back in April and she had just transitioned from long-distance bus driving for international tourists.

Guest:  Mavis Ndumo - Truck Operator

 

Our next guest has joined forces with three environmental non-profit organizations and has launched an urgent court interdict to stop seismic testing earlier this month. They argued that there was no public engagement with local communities on the testing. The other applicants are Border Deep Sea Angling Association, Kei Mouth Ski Boat Club and Greenpeace Africa. The coalition also argued that there would be irreparable harm caused to marine wildlife along the Wild Coast. Shell has argued that the company ran 325 seismic surveys across the globe without death or environmental harm. Seismic testing is when a vessel discharges pressurised air that generates sound waves directed towards the seabed for exploration of petroleum.

Guest:  Pooven Moodley – Director of Natural Justice