Dr Alfonso JK Pecoraro, Cardiologist and Executive of SA Heart Association

In South Africa, cardiovascular disease (CVD) which includes coronary artery disease (CAD), is the leading cause of death after HIV/Aids2, and the most frequent cause of death worldwide today.1. More South Africans die of CVD than of all the cancers combined2. A common symptom of CAD is angina, yet many people don’t even know what that is. As a result, it is under-recognised and undertreated.

Wiebe Wakker is a Dutch motorcar driver and adventurer who also holds the current world record for completing the longest ever electric car trip in the world covering a distance of about 95,000 kilometres (59,000 mi). On 15 March 2016, he started his journey through his own electric car from his home country Netherlands to reach his final destination in Australia. On 7 April 2019, he managed to complete his journey taking 1,119 days by crossing 33 countries without even visiting a gas station.

Music Producer and founder of Native Rhythms Records, Dr Sipho Sithole, joined us in-studio as our guest presenter. We were also joined by Thembi Kunene-Msimang and Muzi Kuzwayo, who wre Dr Sithole's chosen guests.

The Citizen, South Africa's fourth-biggest website, with over 4.4 million unique browsers has just launched a new platform - Parenty. Leigh Tayler, co-editor of Parenty talks about the platform, which has been created as a destination and community for modern-day South African parents.

Dave Fisher, photographer and founder of Ibali Photo Collective spoke about the upcoming nonprofit photography project with students from Muizenberg High School and a visiting American school.

The project is inspired by the recent tragic death of Janet Ntozini, a Muizenberg High School student who got killed while coming to the aid of a disabled boy, an event that greatly affected the school.

Professor Glenda Daniels, Associate Professor in Media Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand spoke about how South Africa ranks in the press freedom stakes. The latest World Press Freedom Index released by Reporters without Borders rates the state of press freedom in South Africa as “satisfactory”.

Dr. Nomvuselelo Songelwa - CEO of Jurni spoke about the highlights of the 2019 Africa Travel Indaba and the recent launch of Jurni.
We are later joined by Vuyo Mhaga, Spokesperson for Sport & Recreation Ministry congratulates Caster Semenya for her victory at the opening leg of IAAF Diamond League in Doha, Qatar. He also discussed Caster’s recent IAAF judgment and what it means for her future.

Nadine Nunan - Scientific Affairs & Education manager in the medical solutions division at 3M spoke about the importance of washing your hands to prevent risk of infection.

Sunday 5 May 2019 has been declared International Hand Hygiene Day, and the World Health Organisation calls on everyone to be inspired by the global movement to achieve better health and well-being for all.

Upcoming musician, Cazz spoke about the release of her debut 5 track EP, “Bittersweet” and the EP will move every listener’s heartstrings.

Launching her career almost 5 years ago, Cazz strips down to a more acoustic feel as she teams up with producer Barry Berk on the EP.

Chef Daniela Gutstadt from Culinary Table spoke about showcasing her mouth-watering dishes during the upcoming American Express Winter Sculpture Fair at Nirox Sculpture Park. The exhibition opens its doors on the weekend of 11th and 12th May 2019.