GUEST: KHUTJO GREEN - Co-Director and Actor
GUEST: CHARLY AZABE - Actor & Playing the role of Patrice Lumumba in the production

Patrice Lumumba, born Isaïe Tasumbu Tawosa, was a Congolese politician and independence leader who served as the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of  the Congo from June until September 1960, following the May 1960 election. Patrice Lumumba, and his associates were assassinated by a firing squad on 17 January 1961.

“ KATANGA, JANUARY 17” is at the Market Theatre in Newtown Jhb 5-22 September 2024. Co  written by renowned writer, poet and academic, Lesego Rampolokeng, with Bobby Rodwell, a human rights activist, playwright and director.

GUEST: DR. NOKUTHULA MAZIBUKO- MSIMANG - University of Pretoria based researcher and writer of children’s books and historical novels.

Children’s Books by Women Writers which sold the
most
• Books by Refiloe Moahloli and Lebohang Masango
• Sewela Langeni-Making friends with feelings
• You also want to mention titles Launched in August

1. Zulu Empire Decolonised by Shalo Mbatha 2. It’s me
Marah by Marah Louw 3. Noni Jabavu: A stranger at
home edited by Makhosazana Xaba and Athambile
Masola 4. Reflecting Rogue by Pumla Dineo Gqola 5.
The Making of a Sharpeville Girl by Professor 6. The
Collector of Treasures by Bessie Head 7. Occasion for
Loving by Nadine Gordimer 8. Mhudi by Sol Plaatje 

Guest: SEWELA LANGENI - CoFounder The Book Circle Capital & Author  

WORD DOMINATION: As we kick off Heritage Month this September; what are the books you believe we should each own in our bookshelves as part of our heritage journey. Sewela Langeni will also take us through some of the best selling books by women at Book Circle Capital. Dr. Nokuthula Mazibuko-Msimang shares her must have titles 

GUEST: DR. LUCA PONTIGGIA - Data Science Communicator; undergraduate degree in Nuclear Engineering and, at the age of 27, a PhD in String Theory from Wits 

GUEST: YASHEEN MODI - Wits University graduate in actuarial science and currently working on an EP, as a pianist, guitarist, vocalist, and lyricist. 

THOUGHTLEADERS
A physicist and a musician explore the wonders of the Universe live on stage. HIDDEN GIANTS, a talk about black holes, the unseeable giants in our Universe, accompanied by live original music. 13 and 14 September 2024, at 7h30PM at the Joburg Theatre in Bramfontein

 

GUEST: NTOMBI MAPHOSA - Attorney Centre for Environmental Rights

Interview: An appeal in the legal battle waged by social and environmental justice groups groundWork and the Vukani Environmental Justice Movement (VEM) for protection from toxic air pollution was heard in the Supreme Court of Appeals in Bloemfontein on 28 August.

 

 

 

 

GUEST: HANNERIE VISSER - Director Studio H 

The 2024 FOOD Awards celebrates 19 women from across South Africa's food and hospitality industry. Held at Babylonstoren Western Cape, this event honours women for their contributions in areas ranging from farming and food styling to education and culinary heritage.

 

 

 

 

GUEST: KIM KANDAN- FNB Arts Joburg Air Manager 

INTERVIEW : FNB Art Joburg partners with Brand South Africa to activate the city with 16+ days of culture from 29 August - 13 September 2024 in partnership with Brand South Africa. Visit  to see the full Open City programme

 

 

 

 

GUEST: ANELISA “ANNALYSER” STUURMAN - vocalist and performing artist

South African band uKhoiKhoi will be on stage in a dance production by acclaimed choreographer, Robyn Orlin, to be performed for the first time in South Africa at the 2024 JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience in Durban, and at The Market Theatre in Johannesburg.

 

 

 

 

 

GUEST: THANDUXOLO MXOLI - SABC Sportcaster 

Interview : The Springboks welcome the All Blacks to Ellis Park today at 5; The Mzansi Youth Choir will perform the National Anthem.

 

 

 

 

 

GUEST: PROF. NORBERT NDJEKA - Chief Director TB Control and Management of the National Department  

Interview: A groundbreaking initiative called, BEAT Tuberculosis, has become the world`s first initiative in the fight against drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) for all population groups, influencing the World Health Organization policy on treating TB  internationally.