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1. #SifisoMeyiwa (Brother of Senzo Meyiwa says the police have the wrong suspects)
2. #ElectionsMap (Mail and Guardian launched a visual guide ahead of Local Government Elections)
3. #IEC (Chapter nine institution concerned with political violence ahead of LGE 2021)
4. #HeinzWinckler (Former SA Idol received backlash after leading a protest at a Somerset West school questioning a transgender pupil)

Guest:  Busisiwe Radebe - Social Commentator

 

Plastic waste has been identified as one of the biggest culprits of marine pollution. Various local and international organisations are calling on corporates to do more to reduce plastic pollution. South Africa is the 11th worst plastic polluter in the world in terms of plastic pollution in the ocean. It is worth noting noting that addressing ocean pollution is not simply about switching out plastic straws for paper alternatives, it is an issue of national heritage. Our next guest has signed the Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations. It also committed to reassessing their business model to address sustainability and funding more recycling initiatives

Guest:  Martin Neethling - Chief Marketing Officer at Pepsi Co Sub-Saharan Africa

 

We all experience regret, wishing we had acted differently and imaging how things could have been. Regret plays a role in the learning process and often leads to positive action. Regret motivates many people to enter rehab, seek professional guidance, or help others to avoid making the same mistakes. Dwelling too much on what we could or should have done, however, takes a physical and emotional toll. Regret can block us from experiencing love, pleasure, and joy in the present. As we go through life, we learn to process regret by letting go and moving on, or taking positive action to change our circumstances. Deeper regrets arise when we are unhappy with our lives, mourning a loss, or comparing ourselves to someone we admire.

Guest:  Benedict Mhlongo – Counselling Psychologist

1. #Nandos (Chicken franchise cuts ties with Burning Platform and Gareth Cliff)
2. #SAAmapianoAwards (Umsebenzi Wethu dubbed the Song of the Year)
3. #AaronMotsoaledi (Chaos at Beitbridge after Zimbabwean government introduce new tolls)
4. #T20WorldCup (Proteas lose to Australia by 5 wickets in a low scoring affair)
5. #RosemaryNdlovu (Former cop gets convicted for murder)

Guest:  Atlehang Molefe - Social Commentator

Our next guest is getting ready to rock Constitutional Hill this weekend. Whilst the 2020 & 2021 edition of the Basha Uhuru Creative Uprising Festival was a casualty of the pandemic, this forced organizers to become tech-savvy and to evolve. The Basha Uhuru Creative Uprising Festival culminates the hottest art, music, film, design, dance, theatre and poetry in one of Joburg’s most iconic landmark. Participants will enjoy a three-day programme that will also be streamed live - showcasing, celebrating and nurturing creative talent. There is also a Creative Hub where a makers market and conference sessions will be taking place to support the creative community beyond the three-day festival. In recent years, Constitution Hill has steadily become a home for arts and culture in the city

Guest:  Janine Muthusamy - Marketing and Communications Manager at the Constitutional Hill

 

 

Our next guest has worked alongside DJ Kent, Themba, Dr. Duda of Mi Casa and DJ Fresh. She has been part of the local music industry for over 19 years and she is the quintessential House/Soul Diva. She burst onto the scene under SoulCandi stable as its first lady. She was the first female artist to release a full length album: Breath.

Guest:  Lolo Vilakazi – Recording Artist

As the oldest non-governmental association in the country, our next guest has its heart invested in identifying and showcasing Africa’s finest artists. In its 35th year, the ABSA L’Artelier Awards rewards young visual artists with the opportunity to develop their talents abroad. The competition offers young visual artists a platform to explore themes and contemporary issues that will bring their possibilities to life. Applications come from Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, the Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia

Guest:  Gordon Froud – Vice President of the South African National Association of the Visual Arts

 

1. #LeslieBricusse (Oscar-award winning British songwriter has passed away)
2. #HalleBerry (Actress reveals how she found the right one)
3. #Skolopad (Singer and dancer opened up on mental health struggles)
4. #BokangMontjaneTshabalala (Beauty queen pays tribute to former Miss Universe)
5. #ShonaFerguson (Late actor and producer nominated for an international award)

Guest:  Refuwe Letsooa – Entertainment and Lifestyle Commentator

Our next guest has concluded a pilot project exploring viable diversification options for cane growers in South Africa. In October 2020, the new crop diversification report that was commissioned by SA Canegrowers Association which identified potentially suitable alternative crops that could be grown to help ensure the survival of the sugar industry. The project was part of an International Social and Environmental Accreditation and Labelling (ISEAL) initiative to close the financing gap for small-scale farmers. The World Wide Fund for Nature South Africa provided funding and Cotton South Africa provided mentorship

Guest:  Andrew Russell - Chairperson of the SA Cane Growers Association

 

1. #eSwatini (Protests for free education & democracy | EFF shows solidarity by declaring their intent to shutdown SA border after elections)
2. #JSCInterviews ( #ArthurFraser submitted objection against #Zondo becoming the next Chief Justice)
3. #FezokuhleNtuli (KZN hitman linked to ANC political killings | linked to the #SenzoMeyiwa case)
4. #ZweliMkhize (former Health Minister takes Special Investigating Unit to court for unlawful and unconstitutional conduct | SUI prepared to oppose court application)

Guest:  Katleho Selwadi - Social Commentator