Styleskoops (English)

Today, we have the privilege of speaking with Kevin Chaplin, a remarkable leader whose journey has taken him from the world of banking to the heart of social change in South Africa. Kevin’s transformative leadership has not only rescued the Amy Foundation from the brink of bankruptcy but also established the SA Ubuntu Foundation, an organisation dedicated to fostering unity and breaking down barriers in our society. Kevin, thank you for joining us.

Welcome to Styleskoops! Today we are joined by the young actress in the lead role of an exciting theatre production, Olivia Twist, and co-director Ashleigh Stols. The young energetic Larizta Booyens loves drama, public speaking, singing, dancing and modelling. The production is presented by Encore Theatre Production and tells the well-known story of Oliver Twist, but of course with a “twist” - Oliver is a cute: Olivia.

Welcome back to Styleskoops! Today, we have a very special guest joining us, Christelle Engelbrecht, the talented conductor of the Cantare Children’s Choir. Christelle has dedicated her career to nurturing young minds through the power of music. We’ll be discussing the profound impact music has on a child’s development, exploring how it enhances cognitive abilities, emotional well-being, social skills, and more. Stay tuned for an enlightening conversation about the magic of music in childhood.

Revue is no longer just a concert in the school hall. In the last 10 to 15 years, it has developed into full-scale productions, and schools also get the opportunity to take part in exciting competitions every year with their revue or even appear on television. Today we talk to the managing director of the production company Lefra Productions, Frans Swart. Every year, they host one of these exciting competitions, but this year also includes revue training.

Welcome to today’s Styleskoops. Have you ever imagined seeing without relying solely on your eyesight? Today, we delve into the fascinating realm of panoptic vision, exploring the extraordinary capacity of the mind to perceive beyond the physical senses. Join us as we uncover the secrets to unlocking the full potential of the human mind and enhancing both personal and professional development. We are now joined by Dr Lizelle Grobler, a leading provider of corporate training solutions to tell us more. Dr Grobler, thank you for joining us.

We are privileged to have with us the authors of an extraordinary new book called Courage and Strength that captures the essence of resilience, love, and hope in the face of adversity. Their journey is one of profound courage, navigating the challenges of rai sing children with a rare genetic syndrome while balancing careers, relationships, and the rollercoaster of emotions that come with it. Join us as we explore the highs and lows, the triumphs and tribulations, and the profound lessons learned along the way. We’re now joined by the authors Paul and Lauren Spagnoletti.

Theatre is an exciting, interactive experience between actors and audience, plots and understanding, stimulus and response. South Africa has a prolific theatre scene with more than 100 active spaces around the country. Is theatre alive and well and what is the future of theatre in South Africa? Joining us is one of South Africa’s well-known performing arts promotors, director and playwright, Frans Swart. Frans is the managing director of the company Lefra Productions.

Young children who have access to high-quality play-based learning opportunities have the advantage of acquiring the skills needed to succeed in school, employment and later in life. We are joined by the Chief Executive Officer of Cotlands, doctor Monica Stach. Doctor Stach is passionate about early childhood development; and ensures that all children in our country have access to educational toys and play-based learning.

Men are from Mars and women are from Venus. So they say. Even though Grotman has traded his smoke signals for WhatsApp messages, emails, iPhones, Facebook, and Twitter, the differences are still there. In the Afrikaans production, Groet die Grotman 2, the differences between men and women are depicted comically by Caveman Phillru van Achterbergh. Phillru tells us more about this fun yet challenging role. Phillru is a young actor, director, voice artist, and now also a singer. Phillru thanks for chatting with us.

Welcome, dear listeners, to a special Valentine’s Lifestyle program where we explore the magic of connection and romance. Today, we have a treat for you as we sit down with the visionary behind Date Night SA, the go-to website for couples seeking special moments and unforgettable experiences. Joining us is Anette Burden the creative mind behind this platform dedicated to enriching relationships. We’ll delve into the inspiration behind Date Night SA, the importance of nurturing connections, and how you can discover the best date night ideas for this Valentine’s Day and beyond.