It's #AfricaMonth We talk African Literature & the plight of independent book stores across Africa with Bookamoso's Omphile Raleie who has started reading session over her Instagram Live with her 10 year-old son, Molemi. Listen to her conversation with Mandla Shongwe on #SAfmSoundAwake as she highlights African Literature for kids and adults this Africa Month, her reading club plus more around the survival of independent book stores in SA.

Food during this lockdown which has become a big issue, from its abundance to a lack of it, people haven't stopped cooking. We are joined by Chef Lesego “Les Da Chef” Semenya on #SAfmSoundAwake Find out his views on food security, the restaurant industry & more!

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on all of us in some way, but as we’ve seen, it’s minorities that feel the impact the most. We speak to the Centre for Deaf Studies at Wits University about what new challenges these strict recommendations around the wearing of face masks have posed for the deaf and hard of hearing individuals who are encountering significant barriers to communication during this crisis. We spoke to Prof Caludine Storbeck on #SAfmSoundAwake

Running, Jogging, Cycling and Walking are all permitted under Level 4 Lockdown restrictions but around the world people are growing irate with the level of adherence to safety precautions taken by runners. A neighbourhood in New York has put up signs in their streets warning runners that they will be thrown at with items if they are seen running without masks. We spoke to renowned Comrades Marathon coach, John Hamlett and SAfm Sports Editor, Janet Whitton about this on #SAfmSoundAwake

TV Production Companies have been given the green light to resume production in SA under strict regulations in efforts to combat the spread of Covid19. We spoke to Founder of OM Films , Music Video Director and Cinematographer , Ofentse Mwase about what “Social Distancing TV” will look like, its challenges and what you as the viewer can expect!

On today's installment of #MIndingMyBusiness, a feature that celebrates individuals who are solution driven in society, we were joined by the creators of an app called, Lockdown Bozza. An app to help South Africans easily understands what you can and can't do at various levels of the lockdown. Listen here as Mandla Shongwe speaks to Co-Founders of the app, Rahul Patel and Ahren Posthumus.

Essential information and interesting every day subjects interspersed with Music and the occasional phone in.

Essential information and interesting every day subjects interspersed with Music and the occasional phone in.

- Director of Generation Earth
- UN Goodwill Ambassador to South Africa
- Former UN Youth Ambassador
- Play Your Part Ambassador

Essential information and interesting every day subjects interspersed with Music and the occasional phone in.