GUEST: WANDILE SIHLOBO - Agricultural Economist

THOUGHTLEADER, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS

 Today, I joined farmers to see how they market their Karoo products. First, we walked about 5 km or so in the morning, collecting a herd of sheep from various camps – through the rocky veld and in the chilly wind of the Karoo morning. We

finally got them to the kraal for sorting and selection – see picture. The next task was to wean the lambs from their mothers and to keep the young females for continuous reproduction. The males were ready for the market.

In the farmers quest to operate sustainably and not expose the fragile grazing veld to too many sheep, given the low rainfall season, some lambs are taken to the feedlot to prepare them for an unknown meat market.

GUEST: RICARDO HOOD - Founder of Gogo’s Morogo

Revisiting indigenous foods and traditions for business success in our communities.

The concept of canning indigenous foods is slowly gaining momentum. For Ricardo Hood who established Gogo’s Morogo in 2022, his reasons for farming and canning African wild spinach is about preserving what he grew up eating, but could not find when he started working. By canning this indigenous food also known as Morogo Wa Thepe, Umfino and Imbuya, he ensures it is available beyond its seasonal limitations.

GUEST: PROF JEREMY SILVER - Director Opera UCT

Interview: Homegrown Operatic Talent

 

 

GUEST: JOHANNA BRAMBLE - Textile Designer and Founder of Johanna Bramble Creations

INTERVIEW : The 2024 African Textile Talks, presented by Twyg and Imiloa Collective 15-17 (Thurs-Sat) August at Workshop 17 Cape Town

 

 

 

 

GUEST: PETER MAMMES - Fine Artist 

INTERVIEW :London-based South African artist Peter Mammes’ new show in Johannesburg, The Last Hope,  a call to action to rethink humanity’s approach to how and why we exist on our planet.

 

 

 

 

 

Guest: Nico smith, Petrol Head

Motoring with Petrol Head

 

GUEST: JOEL ZUMA -  Musical Director 1789

INTERVIEW : 1789 is on stage at the Joburg Theatre until 18th August

 

 

 

 

 

GUEST: DR. MARLIN MCKAY - Medical Practitioner 

Interview : The Flu Season with Dr. Mackay

 

 

 

 

 

GUEST: KUSHAL JEETHENDRA SITHLU - Founder & Director Pineapple on Pizza Studios 

Interview: Création Africa Top 12 Finalist : Pineapple on Pizza Studios 

 

 

 

GUEST: THANDUXOLO MXOLI - SABC Sportscaster 

Sport Update : Olympics Update

26 July - 11 August 2024 Paris