OceanEL: Ocean El takes us through what’s trending on social media right now, breaking down the biggest conversations, viral moments, and what people are talking about online

ON THE SOCIALS: In this week’s On Socials segment, Ocean EL unpacks the biggest conversations dominating timelines — from the passing of Cynthia Shange and corruption debates to streaming culture, music drops, and the build-up to the legendary rivalry between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.

FEATURE: The Alternative Family Meeting: Freedom day - do you remember casting your first vote in 1994. We ask the listeners to recall their experience on the road to Democracy.

MONEY: In this week’s Money feature, The Alternative Breakfast explores whether it makes more financial sense to rent or buy property in 2026 as rising living costs, interest rates, lifestyle shifts, and economic uncertainty continue reshaping how people think about home ownership with Cindy Kruger is a real estate agent at eXp South Africa

PARENTING: The Alternative Breakfast speaks to Boitumelo Aphane about whether modern parenting styles are raising emotionally aware but less resilient children — and whether society is protecting young people too much from failure, discomfort, and real-world challenges

NEWS ROUNDUP: The Alternative Breakfast speaks to Nco Dube about why expecting poor people to always make “rational” decisions ignores the psychological, historical, and structural realities of living under constant scarcity and inequality