Mahlatsi Mokgonyana, director of Rhinoceros, spoke about the theatre production which is written by celebrated French-Romanian playwright Eugène Ionesco, and directed by The Theatre Duo. The play takes place at the Ramolao Makhene Theatre in Johannesburg from 4 to 20 October.

Seven year old chess boffin, Mpho Bowers and his father Justin Bowers joined us in studio to talk about being a highly rated chess champion. Mpho is currently training for the African Youth Chess Championships in Windhoek, Namibia where he will be the youngest member of Team South Africa.

Our Thought Leaders were author Fred Khumalo, and Siphelele Mjadu – Unilever spokesperson. Fred Khumalo spoke about his long march this week to commemorate 7,000 Zulu men, women and children who walked from Johannesburg to Durban during the Anglo-Boer war. Siphelele Mjadu spoke about the International Day of the Girl Child, which took place on Friday 11th October, which aims to recognise girls’ rights, as well as the unique everyday challenges they face around the world.

Pam Yako, Managing Director of Zenande Leadership Consulting spoke to us about her book Women and Leadership: Conversations that Matter.

In her book, Pam has interviewed women who have overcome social and economic challenges to become leaders, mentors and role-models.

Shane Cooper is a bassist, composer and producer based in Johannesburg, He spoke to us about collaborating with future-jazz group MABUTA for a mini tour playing 4 shows in Joburg and Cape Town.

So Chef!, which runs from 5 to 20 October, is a series of culinary events where famous French chefs (such as Vincent Lucas) are invited to different cities in South Africa to participate in events and workshops, such as the movie eat-along . Michelle Constant visited the event

Kgomotso Hlope, project manager of Handmade Contemporary Fair spoke to us about the fair. Over 100 exhibitors are confirmed to be showcasing and selling their wares at the upcoming Handmade Contemporary Fair

Kirsten Landman Africa's first female Dakar Rally entrant spoke to us about taking on the ultimate challenge in 2020 - the Dakar Rally.

World famous relationship guru Esther Perel and renowned international poet David Whyte are heading to SA. David Whyte, who has authored The 9 books of poetry, spoke to us about his upcoming trip to SA.

Gareth Stokes, managing director at Stokes Media spoke about how genetic testing is impacting life insurance.