Last year, a global review found 40% of insect species are threatened with extinction. Insect expert Professor Michael Samways from Stellenbosch University talks about the important role of insects and the conservation actions that are needed.

Hand cyclist Palesa Manaleng has just been selected for the National Squad to represent S.A. at the Para Cycling World Cup and World Champs to be held in May and June 2020. She talks about her determination, her training and the lack of universal access for differently-abled people in SA.

Our Guest Presenter was Bheki Dube, Founder of Curiocity Backpackers, a network of African design hostels aimed at sharing an authentic experience of the African Continent. He started Curiocity Backpackers in 2013 in Johannesburg’s vibrant Maboneng Precinct, it is now operating in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. His two chosen guests were Sanza Sandile, founder of Yeoville Dinner Club and Gail Behr, owner and proprietor of Dorp Hotel.

Darryl Earl David, one of the organizers and the people who led Durban to UNESCO City of Literature glory spoke to us about the Alan Paton Literary Festival taking place this month.

Our Breath Of Fresh Air was 17 year old Ella Morrison who won the National Debating Tournament in 2019 and is rated the top debater in SA. She was coached by The South African Schools debating board which is a Non- Profit Organisation .

Our Thought Leader was David French, Tax Consulting Director at Mazars who spoke about the 2020 Budget Speech. Our second Thought Leader was Yanela Takawira, Training and Development Manager at Meals on Wheels who spoke about the World NGO day. Our third Thought Leader was Kani Rajuili research director at Foshizi who spoke about brands changing the way they market products to children

Professor Bob Scholes, of Wits University’s Global Change Institute, spoke to us about the “Our Future on Earth 2020 report” which reveals that in the Anthropocene, humanity has become a “geophysical force on a par with the earth-shattering asteroids and planet-cloaking volcanoes that defined past eras.

Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, guitarist and music producer, Berita spoke to us about her latest album called Songs in The Key of Love.

Berita’s career highlights include winning the coveted Metro FM Music Award for Best African Pop Album (2013), Wawela Songwriter of the year award (2014), Zimbabwe Achievers Award for Music Artist of the year (2016 and 2019).

Adrian Vigus-Brown, Executive Chef at African Pride hotel in Melrose Arch and Trevor Boyd Executive Chef of the Michelangelo Hotel spoke to us about the Culinary Olympic Team returning victorious with three bronze medals. Held once every four years in Germany, the Culinary Olympics is the ultimate culinary competition, attracting around 1 800 participants.

Chris Glass Director of European Membership for Soho House spoke about the initiative that seeks to put striving younger artists and creators into an environment where they can find mentors and like minds.