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In a new feature, we follow the stories of essential workers that have been working around the clock during this COVID-19 pandemic. Today, we catch up with Zachariah Mangena. He has been working as a firefighter for the past 22 years and serves at the Germiston Fire Station.

Guest: Zachariah Mangena - Firefighter

Our next guest wrote a book explaining the history of the people that the South African street names have been changed to. It is a snapshot into the lives of people that gave up their freedom and many times their lives to release South Africa from the shackles of apartheid. Since then, she has launched a new board game to test your knowledge of South Africa, especially of our history as never told before. The objective of the game is to navigate the board to try and be the first one to get to FINISH.

Guest:  Khethiwe Zulu – Author

Our next guest began her journey in the music scene as a pre-teen in church and on community stages. She was handpicked by the music mogul, Lindelani Mkhize, who convinced her to pursue her life’s purpose in music ministry. She spent years nurturing her gift and growing her ministry while touring the world with the critically acclaimed Joyous Celebration. She is about to embark on a new journey as she is set to release her debut gospel album.

Guest:  Ncebakazi Msomi – Singer and Songwriter

Despite the most daunting odds thrown at them by the third wave lockdown restrictions, the Soweto Threatre is proud to present a new live stage play, A Raisin in the Sun. Directed by the critically-acclaimed, Dr. Jerry Mofokeng wa Makhetha, the theatre has worked in partnership with the United States Mission to South Africa to bring together a stellar cast for this Lorraine Hansberry original. Set in the 1950s, A Raisin In The Sun tells the story of an African American family’s desire and aspirations to move beyond segregation and disenfranchisement.

Guest:  Nat Ramabulana - Actor

 

1. #JanetJackson (Superstar set to release her first documentary)
2. #CardiB (Rapper gives birth to her second child)
3. #Tresor (Local producer recognized on Drake’s Certified Lover Boy)
4. #MichaelKWilliams (Mzansi celebrities have taken to social media to pay tribute to the actor)
5. #LadyDu (DJ inspires fans with her former 9-5 job on social media)

Guest:  Refuwe Letsooa – Entertainment and Lifestyle Commentator

 

1. #GDP (Statistics SA released second quarterly findings with economic growth up by 1,2%)
2. #MmabathoPalms (A fire destroys local hotel and provincial tourism)
3. #InternationalLiteracyDay (Twitter encourages reading to commemorate the day)
4. #TheBraaiShowWithCassper (Zozibini Tunzi, Somizi, Mihlali and Makhadzi to feature in season 1)

Guest:  Katleho Selwadi - Social Commentator

More than one million hectares of grazing have been lost to wildfires in the North West, Free State and Northern Cape this year. In the latest wildfire, between 25 000ha and 28 000ha were burnt down in Ventersburg, Free State. To date, the North West had lost some 550 000ha, the Northern Cape about 270 000ha and the Free State well over 300 000ha. Our next guest estimates that the replacement value of the grazing lost amounted to R2,5 billion.

Guest:  Erich Stoch - Chairperson of the North West Umbrella Fire Protection Association

Spring welcomes warmer weather, new growth, and the smell of fresh air. Images of flowers blossoming and open windows come to mind. With this renewed energy, we tend to focus on casting out the old and bringing in the new in our external (3-D) environment. However, we shouldn't forget to work on decluttering our spiritual environment as well. Spring is nature’s reset button and it is a good time to think about addressing our mental clutter whether it is related to stress or addressing regrets that we might be holding onto from unfulfilled goals

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

 

GUEST: Dr. Ismail Mohammed – Director at the Centre of Creative Arts at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

 

 

GUEST: Medina Harverye - CEO of Dandelion Breeze And Founder Of The Bold Women Program