Styleskoops (English)

Welcome back to Styleskoops, your lifestyle window into how big ideas shape the way we live. Today, we’re joined by author and public intellectual Busani Ngcaweni to explore governance and leadership that filter down into our everyday style of life in the Global South. He tells us more about his new book.

Frontiers of National and International Development is an incisive interrogation of statecraft and governance in the Global South. Drawing on theory, policy experience and case studies, particularly from South Africa and China, Ngcaweni explores how capable, ethical leadership is central to transforming national and global development trajectories.

Welcome to Styleskoops, where we explore the stories, habits and hidden rituals that shape how remarkable people live. Today we’re joined by Vernon R.L. Head – poet, architect, environmentalist and bestselling author of books such as The Search for the Rarest Bird in the World and A Tree for the Birds, whose work follows rare birds, wild places and the people who love them. We’ll be talking about the style of a life lived close to nature: from his writing routines and travel essentials to the spaces, objects and future projects that inspire him. Vernon, thank you for joining us.

Welcome to Styleskoops, where we unpack the rhythms of life, creativity, and belonging with South Africa’s most insightful voices. Today, we’re joined by acclaimed author Nthikeng Mohele, whose stories weave through places, bodies, and politics with profound sensitivity. Nthikeng, thanks for being here—let’s dive in

Today, we're thrilled to chat with Naadiya Moosajee, a powerhouse South African civil engineer, serial entrepreneur, and champion for women in STEM. As co-founder of WomHub and WomEng, she's empowering thousands of girls to conquer the engineering and tech worlds.

From Masterchef SA Season 4 runner-up to joy-spreading baker extraordinaire, Andriette Georgiou is the heart behind Mondvol. In this whimsical world, cookies aren't just treats but celebrations of life's everyday magic. With her Classic Cookie Box and a mission to empower women through creativity and kindness, she's proving that success is all about mindset. We chat with Andriette about bravery, baked goods, and baking more happiness into the world.

On today’s edition of Styleskoops, Nianell has just brought out her teaching memoir, A Song That’s Yet Unsung—When Nothing is Known, Anything is Possible, published by Reach Publishers. In it, she takes us from platinum-selling hits like Who Painted the Moon? all the way through heartbreak, motherhood, and a profound spiritual awakening, inviting us to remember our inherent worth and choose love over fear. What makes this book truly unique is that it’s not just read – it’s experienced – with 30 original songs embedded via QR codes that turn every chapter into a multi-sensory journey. Joining us now on Styleskoops is Nianell.

On this week's Styleskoops, we speak to Wesley Roodt, Chevening scholar, filmmaker, and educator, whose debut novel, All the Saints, brings the gale-force gees of an Eastern Cape boys’ school to the page in a voice that is as funny as it is devastating. Through Isaac “Izzy” Kingston’s confessional narration, the book plunges readers into rugby fields, overnight excursions, and the quiet corners where overachievement, fear, and queerness collide in contemporary South Africa.

Welcome back to Styleskoops. Madam & Eve has been part of South Africa’s political and social conversation since 1992, using humour to help readers navigate everything from the end of apartheid to the latest scandals and potholes. With their new annual, Madam Impossible, Stephen Francis and Rico once again turn the past year’s chaos into sharp, accessible satire, making this the perfect moment to talk about how their work continues to reflect and survive South Africa’s rollercoaster politics. Stephen is the cartoon’s writer, while Rico does the illustrations. They join us now to tell us all about their new book.

Welcome to Styleskoops, where we celebrate the vibrant culture, lifestyle, and stories that shape our world. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with veteran media entrepreneur Naushad Khan, who recently launched an exciting new digital platform, Cape Town This Month. Naushad shares with us his inspiration behind this stunning project, the collaboration with Bahrain’s Red House Marketing, and what this means for Cape Town’s tourism and cultural landscape. Stay with us as we dive into the spirit of one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

Following World Mental Health Day, conversations around emotional wellbeing continue to resonate—especially in the rural heartlands of South Africa, where innovation often emerges from necessity. One such story comes from the Eastern Cape, where One to One Africa’s CHIME initiative—Community Health Intervention through Musical Engagement—is using music as a powerful form of mental health care. Today on StyleSkoops, we speak with Emma Chademana, who shares how Mentor Mothers are transforming their lived experiences into healing songs—songs that soothe trauma, strengthen community bonds, and redefine what holistic health care can sound like.