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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 Anonymous. She has been working as a firefighter since 2018 and she serves in the city of Johannesburg.

Guest:  Anonymous – Firefighter

Our next guest started a Free Mentorship at the Park Programme in which he runs through an organization he founded called Make A Mark Africa Youth Development (MAMA) back in 2019. The aim of the programme is enabling human capital and creates a platform in which young people can be empowered through information sharing. The programme helps young people between the ages of 15 – 35 years in South Africa. Our next guest is not only a founding member of programme but his work has also landed him an opportunity to represent the programme at the World Youth Model United Nations to be held in Turkey later this year

Guest: Sanele Gumede – Author, Career Coach, Lecturer and a PhD Candidate at UKZN

Last week, we discussed what resilience is and how building it could help you cope with a loss, sudden change or trauma. When it comes to resilience, flexibility is the name of the game. Discovering ways to adapt to the changes that life throws at you makes you more able to cope. The great thing about resilience is that it’s not a personality trait. It involves a way of paying attention, thinking, and behaving that anyone can learn. This week, we focus on the practice of mindfulness and how it helps build resilience by being present in the moment.

Guest: Dr. Nompumelelo Malatji-Angoma – Counselling Psychologist at Seabi Psychological Consulting

 

1. #LocalGovernmentElections (IEC urgent application heard before Constitutional Court)
2. #MissSupraNational2021 (Thato Mosehle named second princess at the pageant)
3. #NosiviweMapisaNqakula (Opposition parties object to her election as the new Speaker)
4. #SocialSecurity (Department of Social Development released a Green Paper on a social security)

Guest: Atlehang Molefe - Social Commentator

In a new feature, we follow the stories of essential workers that have been working around the clock during this pandemic. Vitacare Pharmacy has been part of the Penlyn community (Cape Town) for three decades and it’s where Anil landed his first job. He believes that community building is crucial and takes a personal interest in persons that walks through the pharmacy’s doors. Anil Lalla was announced the winner of Sponsors of Brave: The Gratitude Season in the Readers’ Choice category. Their story showcasing and highlighting a sense of Ubuntu and deep care toward their fellow South Africans that resonated with many, and gained them the most reader votes this season. As part of the prize, the Vitacare Pharmacy has chosen to pay it forward to the Active Bodies Sports Development. Today, we revisit an interview with her that initially aired at the end of July.

Guest:  Anil Lalla – Pharmacist, Vitacare Pharmacy

Our next guest launched the #IChoose2BActive campaign which intends to encourage people to pursue active movement. The campaign responds to the mandate by the National Development Plans for 2030, which envisions at least 50% of South Africans participating in active citizenry activities intended to keep them physically active and healthy. Studies have shown that South Africa is experiencing a rising tide of non-communicable diseases which has affected ordinary citizens’ quality of life. Studies have also show that there was an increase in health-care expenses both at a personal level and at a country level.

 

Guest:  Nnaniki Malesa - Head of Marketing at the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture

Our next guest is known for her firery piano playing on the band stand and her charismatic personality as a teacher as well as mentor to many young music students in Cape Town. Her debut album, Intyatyambo, brings a vintage 90’s feel with a modern interpretation. The album is a double-sided record with the first side showcasing her singer/songwriter and producer side: including synth riffs and rhythmic ad –libs. The second side of the album showcases her traditional jazz compositions and introduces the listener to her musical roots.

Guest: Thembelihle Dunjana – Award-Winning Jazz Musician

Many chefs, cooks and business owners have been forced to pivot their culinary endeavours due to the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions. The pandemic has also seen the launch of new businesses in this sector with many of the population needing to consider alternative sources of income. #EatLocal can assist with providing access to clientele through its marketing drives across its appropriate platforms. Their mantra is putting food on your table helps keep food on theirs. Asanda Beda caught up with Lance Witten to find out more.

Guest: Lance Witten – Founder of #EatLocal

 

 

1. #JohnnyDepp (Actor claims that he has been boycotted by Hollywood)
2. #MeekMill (Hip-hop artist honour with Nelson Mandela Humanitarian Award)
3. #PinkyGirl (DJ and Reality TV star speaks out on breaking into the entertainment industry)
4. #SelloMotloung (Actor speaks out on job drought and made debut on The Estate)
5. #LuyandaPotwana (TV Host revealed that he had been accepted for a prestigious program)

 

Guest: Refuwe Letsooa – Entertainment and Lifestyle Commentator

The United Nations has predicted that the world’s population will reach nearly 10 billion by 2050 and the agricultural sector will be responsible for producing 70% more food to meet the demand.  The modern farmer needs to manage and monitor multiple concurrent processes, operating across vast spatial areas and amidst what appears to be increasingly tumultuous weather cycles influenced by climate change. Our content producer caught up with Sivi Moodley to find out more about their work.

Guest: Sivi Moodley – Chief Executive Officer of Macrocomm