GUEST: LEON WESSELS - Author & Former Politician
This book is a chronicle of the political and moral evolution of an Afrikaner
within the context of the political evolution of South Africa and how he
not only overcame the conservative and biased background of his youth,
but was transformed into a revolutionary spokesman for change and a
recognition of the injustices of the past.
It is also a realisation that many of the consequences of the Apartheid
system are still among us and have not been resolved. Many of these old
ghosts which he encountered during his career have to be revisited and
confronted.
The author takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the internal
political struggles that eventually led to the first fully democratic election
in South Africa in 1994 and beyond. His role as a Commissioner of the SA
Human Rights Commission since retiring as a politician has exposed him to
further realities of the legacy of Apartheid.
It is the story of a courageous politician and a dedicated South African set
on a course to make a positive contribution to the future of the country.

WHERE RAINBOWS MEET Three million – that is how many people in South Africa have lost their jobs, with women accounting for two million of those during the nationwide lockdown so far, according to a new study conducted by 30 social science researchers from five South African universities. The research was released on Wednesday.
Where Rainbows Meet, is a Cape Town based community support organisation that has responded to the worsening COVID-19 food crisis, they have released a short video highlighting the dire food shortage and needs within communities in the Western Cape, and to appeal for long term government assistance and corporate support.

The organisation’s Food4COVID19 programme provides help to over 10,000 people in the Western Cape, serving meals to over 2,500 people within the Vrygrond community

A school in Cape Town sent an email to the Grade 12 students about the support it is offering to learners faced with the
challenges of learning during lockdown, the school also encouraged its students to find innovative ways in how they can contribute to the communities around them.
Grade 12 Student Rohan Naidoo and some of his friends decided to answer to this call.

This is the first release under the label arm of Salon Africana, the arts firm Somi launched last year with some live salon-style events in NYC. These shows featured Thandiswa Mazwai  & Nduduzo Makhathini and Zoe Modiga amongst others. https://salonafricana.com/our-story The Soundcloud album preview is here: https://soundcloud.com/somimusic/ sets/holy-room-somi-live-in-frankfurt/s-IHQYkUfKu3Z Link to the video of Holy Room: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRqMPMRBegc SOMI BIO Vocalist /writer Somi was born in Illinois to immigrants from Uganda

TODAY executive producers Ridley Scott (“The Martian,” “Gladiator”) and Kai Hsuing (“Lords of Chaos”), along with director Kevin Macdonald (“Whitney,” “One Day in September,” “The Last King of Scotland”), invite you and the YouTube global community to pick up your cameras to create “Life In A Day 2020.”
Exactly 10 years after the original “Life In A Day,” the world will once again come together to create a YouTube Original feature-length documentary that tells the story of a single day on Earth.

JANSIE NIEHAUS - Executive Director National Science and Technology Forum
THE NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FORUM (NSTF) is the largest multi-stakeholder forum for science, engineering, technology (SET) and innovation organisations in South Africa. Celebrating 25 years this year as well as holding the 2019/2020 National Science and Technology Forum -South32 Awards.
The Special Annual Theme Awards are made in recognition of the International Year of Plant Health (2020), as declared by the United Nations

Naadir Gattoo owner of Jasmine Fusion Restaurant in Sandton

GUEST: ANDREW BRUCKMAN -Director CONTACT: +44 79 515 77221 GUEST: NATHAN KENNEDY - main character and Gayle speaker CONTACT: +27 72 314 0489
The South African Film is entitled “THE MEN WHO SPEAK GAYLE” Set in the Karoo, a Young drag performer Nathan is one o the last people to speak Gayle – a secret language the gay community were forced to invent during Apartheid.

Florence, WHO’s (World Health Organisation) first virtual health worker, designed to help the world's 1.3 billion tobacco users quit. She uses artificial intelligence to dispel myths around COVID-19 and smoking and helps people develop a personalized plan to quit tobacco.

Born in Dannhauser, a small town in Kwa-Zulu Natal, Zinhle Jiyane aka DJ Zinhle has become one of the most celebrated female house DJs in South Africa.



Zinhle is a trained TV presenter however her interest in becoming a DJ started through her brother Zak, who owned a sound equipment rental company. Zak always had a passion for mixing vinyl's in his spare time and passed his talent on DJ Zinhle. Despite the career change, Zinhle booked her first gig in 2004 and kicked off her career in 2006 as the resident DJ for local TV Show, Jika Majika - an opportunity that pushed her into the spotlight. 



Since her discovery, she has grabbed the attention of some of Mzansi's most respected DJs & producer, such as DJ Oskido and has collaborated with renowned artists and released various singles, such as "My Name Is" ft Busiswa. With over a decade of experience in the entertainment industry, she has become a household name in the South African music scene and has since received nominations for various award ceremonies such as Metro FM Awards and South African Music Awards.