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May 31Political analyst Ralph Mathekga joins us to unpack the week’s biggest political stories, from the intensifying immigration debate and rising cost-of-living pressures to the growing governance crisis at NSFAS.13 minPlay
May 31Sanparks - CEO, Hapiloe Sello joins us for a conversation as Kruger National Park marks 100 years, we explore how conservation can meaningfully benefit the communities living closest to protected land.14 minPlay
May 24As South Africa marks Africa Month, The Alternative Breakfast speaks to Nobuzwe Dumisa Mabona about 20 years of turning African storytelling, textile innovation and skills development into a vehicle for cultural pride, jobs and community impact.8 minPlay
May 24Motoring commentator Nico Smit joins The Alternative Breakfast to unpack the latest motoring trends shaping South African driving culture, consumer habits and vehicle preferences in 2026.14 minPlay
May 24The Alternative Breakfast speaks to Dr Ralph Mathekga as he unpacks the week's biggest political developments, from the revived Phala Phala impeachment process to local government challenges and the growing political impact of economic pressure.16 minPlay
May 17Music legend Joe Nina pays tribute to the late Maria McCloy, reflecting on her impact on South African media, music culture, storytelling and the generations of artists and audiences she inspired throughout her career.6 minPlay
May 17On The Alternative Breakfast, we speak to Darius Jones, founder of the National Black Empowerment Council (NBEC), about a gathering in Johannesburg that brings together Black business leaders from the U.S., Africa, and the wider diaspora to explore what r22 minPlay
May 17Motoring commentator Nico Smit joins The Alternative Breakfast to unpack the latest motoring trends shaping South African driving culture, consumer habits and vehicle preferences in 202618 minPlay
May 17Attorney and founder of B. Msweli Inc, Bongiwe Msweli joins The Alternative Breakfast to unpack what legally constitutes lying under oath, how perjury cases are handled in South Africa, and the real-world consequences of misleading the courts or official 15 minPlay
May 17Political analyst and social commentator Tessa Dooms joins The Alternative Breakfast to unpack rising political fatigue and growing public anger in South Africa, and what these shifts reveal about the country’s democratic health and social stability.21 minPlay