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Sleep is essential for our health and wellbeing. Poor sleep patterns can drive the stress that contributes to anxiety, depression and our ability to focus. Poor sleep also disrupts engagement in activities that support emotional wellness. According to the Sleep Authority, it is estimated that 40% of the South African population suffer from sleep-related ailments. Sleep hygiene encompasses developing an environment, and habits that can pave the way for a better quality of sleep. Our next guest takes us through some of the new techniques that can benefit people struggling to get a good night’s rest

Guest:  Dr. Anesu Mbizvo – Medical Doctor, Entrepreneur and Yoga Teacher

GUEST: Thabang Tleane – Co-founder of COVID-19 Graduation Ceremony initiative

GUEST: Dr. Boitumelo Phakathi – Founder of Rapha Breast Healthcare

GUEST: Atlehang Molefe - Social Commentator

Our next guest has partnered with the Swedish Institute and Liliesleaf Foundation that has developed an interactive, online web-based experience. PAMOJA is dedicated to strengthen engagement, activism and agency among young people to write new histories for a better world. The launch features an exhibition, panel discussion, a walk-through of the PAMOJA experience and a jazz concert. It will be accompanied by an exhibition featuring portraits of an intersectional group of activists from 10 African countries: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Angola.

Guest:  Ambassador Haakan Juholt – Head of Mission at the Embassy of Sweden in South Africa

A new digital album celebrating the work and legacy of one of South Africa’s most accomplished composers from the 1920s and ’30s era. In the ways, he shaped musical styles and his commentary on everything from popular culture and topical issues of the day to workers’ and civil rights. Yet, for decades his legacy has largely become buried and forgotten in the sound archives of South Africa’s musical history. Over the last 18 months, our next guest worked alongside twelve accomplished musicians to introduce a new interpretation and arrangement of the legendary artist’s repertoire.

Guest:  Tshegofatso Moeng – Composer of the B-Side of Reuben Caluza

There used to be a time where big brands would tell consumers what was cool. Today, consumers expect brands to be more human and want brands that stand for something. According to the 2020 Kantar Purpose report, two-thirds of millennials expressed that what a brand says, how it says it and how it behaves all make a difference. The higher a brand’s emotional intelligence, the more it wins. Our next guest uses the National Lottery’s #LetsRebuildTogether campaign (July 2021) as a case study for the impact micro-influencers (5k – 49k followers) and nano-influencers (1k -5k followers) in the conversations that brands is having with their target audiences. The campaign amassed over 10 million views and trended higher than the Nelson Mandela Day hashtag. Moreover, there is a bigger conversation to be had on how these influencers use their engagement to shape how creative content from brands should be consumed – whether it goes viral or not. 

Guest:  Pieter Groenewald – Chief Executive Officer of Nfinity

Our next guest says her interest in agriculture peaked when her mother attended a United Nation Summit on the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Upon her return home, she asked: “What can I do to ensure that affordable, health food is available to all?” With the help of the Urban Agriculture Project, she has realized that she could grow vegetables at a commercial scale. She joined a cooperative called The Rooftop Farms which have sites in Maboneng and Hillbrow. She also received infrastructure funding and entrepreneurial training. Since then, they have established a hydroponic farm, waste management firm, and renewable energy plant. She aspires to become a commercial farmer with a second farm and expand to livestock

Guest:  Fezile Msomi – Founder of Hazile Group Holdings

We’ve all heard someone say, “just let go.” If you find yourself doing a massive eye roll every time you hear this, you aren’t alone. The obstacles that people face on a daily basis make it difficult to trust the process of life. It is important to note that surrendering is a choice. Surrender requires trust, and the courage to let go in the circumstances. Thich Nhat Hanh describes the surrender process when he talks about taking your problems and laying them at the feet of the Universe

Guest:  Dr. Allan Nyoni – Reverend of the John Knox Bokwe Memorial Church

1. #AyepyepLifestyle (Club in hot water after recruiting post is exclusionary of plus size women)
2. #PhoenixMassacre (DA has been called out for racist campaign posters)
3. #SAFA (Organization finalizing plans for the return of fans to stadiums | PSL issued a statement stating that games will not be open to spectators)
4. #SADC (President Ramaphosa says the regions will not tolerate acts of terrorism)

Guest:  Katleho Selwadi - Social Commentator