Paseka Mafereka, Spokesperson for the South African Digital Content Organisation and Bheki Khosa renowned guitarist, spoke to us about the first-ever South African concert which will be live-streamed at a global scale on the 9thAugust 2019 at the Ballroom in Montecasino.

The South African Digital Content Organisation in partnership with Sollywood events says its mission is to create skill development opportunities for our youth that shift their ‘employee’ dependent mindsets, to dynamic entrepreneurial thinkers who are skilled and competent within the 4th Industrial Revolution.

Klaus Piprek founder of Solo Studios spoke to us about Solo Studios' Intimate Art Encounters, a bespoke annual art event now in its fourth year, collaborating with The Olive Branch Project, a community initiative that involves all residents of the Riebeek Valley. The collaboration aims to provide opportunities for emerging talent to share a platform with many of the Valley’s acclaimed artists, crafters and artisans.

Africa's biggest Coffee & Chocolate Expo takes place in Johannesburg from 26- 28 July 2019.
We were joined by Nadine Shone, CEO of the Coffee and Chocolate Expo
and Bronwyn Mushonga, events Manager at Chocoloza to talk about the Expo.

Justin Fox, Getaway editor and author, spoke to us about his new book: The 30-Year Safari: A celebration of Getaway photography. The book is an awe-inspiring coffee table book showcasing photography from the last decade to celebrate Getaway’s 30th birthday.

Professor Marie Poggenpoel, professor in Psychiatric Nursing Science at the University Of Johannesburg spoke to us about a new UJ study that exposes high risk of violence and aggression among health professionals in SA.

South African Interior Designer Tracy Lynch, spoke to us about Clout, a developmental design programme established by Nando’s. The programme is calling on local designers to put their best pitch forward and apply.

Renowned playwright, artist, play director and festival curator, Brett Bailey was our guest presenter today. He spoke to us about his life and illustrious career.

We were later joined on the phone by Caroline Calburn, director of Theatre Arts Admin and Mkhululi Matyalana Ka Mabija who is the director of "performance warriors", an art project based in Kimberley.

Frances-Anne Solomon is an award-winning Caribbean British-Canadian filmmaker, producer, curator and entrepreneur in film, TV, Radio and new media. She spoke to us about Hero, the extraordinary tale about a Pan-African hero which is coming soon to the Durban International Film Festival.

Pippa Green, Press Ombudsman of South Africa spoke to us about public figures and their right to privacy vs. public interest.

Our thought leader, Carolyn Steyn, Human Rights Activist and Founder of 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day spoke to us about Making everyday a Mandela Day. She has created 67 000 blankets to date and broken the Guinness World Record numerous times.