For tonight's Weird and Wonderful feature, we look at the Galileo Project with Dr. Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer at the SETI Institute as he directs the search for extraterrestrials at the SETI Institute in California—trying to find evidence of intelligent life in space. He is also committed to getting the public, especially young people, excited about astrobiology and science in general.

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On financial matters, we talk to Reyna Steyn, Ombudsman for Banking Services, about World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) which was on 15 March and was established with the purpose to promote the basic rights of consumers.The OBS’ strategic objectives is to highlight the importance of consumer rights, especially in the banking sector and to provide support to programmes that aim to educate consumers, and bank customers about the various rights they have.

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Country Manager at Crimson Education, Rebecca Pretorius joins to talk about International internship opportunities for local students.

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On the Love Connection tonight we are joined by Dr. Nomasonto Portia Zwane who is a Relationship Coach, discussing the dynamics around finding love; where are best places to and avoid if you’re looking for love and when going out in your first date what etiquette should one pay attention to.

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On Legal Matters, we look at a recent Labour Court judgement on Covid-19 admission policies between employer and employees with Brett Abraham, Partner at Webber Wenzel.

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We look at the issue of Pfizer side effects that has dominating the news and try to get some answers with   Professor Shabir Madhi, professor of Vaccinology at Wits University and SAHPRA’s CEO, Dr. Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela.

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Nkosikhulule Nyembezi is a human rights activists and policy analyst, joins to talk about independent candidates’ participation in our democracy/government.

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On Medical Matters, we talk to a Glaucoma specialist and Ophthalmologist, Dr Phillip Phatudi, to talk about glaucoma awareness month.

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For tonight's South Africans doing great things feature we are joined by Kai Goodall, currently a master’s student in Electrical Engineering at the University of Cape Town (UCT), who  designed ‘Pedal n Spin’ design which is a foot-cranked washing machine that rotates easily using a combination of the principle of a treadle system and pedal system.

The Pedal n Spin Washing Machine by Kai Goodall: https://youtu.be/CDs-bmi95W4 

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For tonight's profile interview we are joined by South African multi award winning artist of international standard whose been dubbed the queen of Afro Jazz and she’s an acclaimed prolific and versatile singer with multiple platinum status selling albums, Judith Sephuma.

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