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Olympians are often viewed as the peak of human performance, showcasing amazing physical and mental strength. While watching their feats can be amazing and inspiring, we often overlook the mental challenges that come with being such resilient and high-performing athletes. What happens when they experience a breakdown? Is that even a possibility? With Paris Olympics in full swing, we decided to have a conversation on the psychology of Olympians and joining me for this conversation is Dr Reg Hammond, Human and Peak Development Specialist with a degree for Neuro and sport psychology.

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This evening on Change your mindset feature, we talk to Stanley Beckett, author and consultant at Changecreatorsa, talking about "The 25 agreements - agreement 11 - Build your tribe - if you want to move faster towards your goals, you have to carefully choose the people you spend your time with".

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On tonight’s Weird and Wonderful, we dive into the fascinating world of slap fighting in South Africa. Have you ever heard of it? Slap fighting an exciting and unique combat sport, pits competitors against each other in a battle of strength and endurance, with the goal of knocking out their opponent using open-handed slaps to the face. Despite its growing popularity, it's important to understand its current landscape, including the need for more standardized rules and protective measures to ensure participant safety. Joining us are Barry Bosotter, a contender in the light heavyweight division, and Wessel "Da Silencer," who’s vying for the championship in his weight class. They’ll share insights into how these matches unfold, the risks they involve, and what makes this sport so compelling for its participants.

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This evening on Financial matters, we will be unpacking cultural intelligence and financial behaviours. Applying cultural intelligence to your relationship with money can enhance self-awareness and improve financial behaviors. As usual we are joined by Dr NobuLali Dangazele, Social Scientist Founder of ShakeXperience, Co-Founder of Nudgeathon & Lecturer at Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of Pretoria.

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This evening we look at how gambling can tear families apart if people do not seek out help early or have a limit of how much they need to use. With the cost of living being so high people are looking to find other alternative way to increase their income and manage their finances better. This evening we’re oined by Lebogang Seoheng - Advocacy, Communication and Prevention Manager at South African Responsible Gambling foundation.

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On tonight’s medical matters, we'll be discussing the pressing issue of winter pollution and its impact on health. As temperatures drop, pollution levels often rise, leading to significant health concerns. We'll explore how winter pollution affects our respiratory systems, increases the risk of chronic illnesses, and what steps we can take to protect ourselves. Joining us for this important discussion is Colette Boshoff, from Solenco, which is an Architecture, Engineering & Design company.

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The owner of the Mpumalanga “military-style” training camp where 95 Libyans were arrested says they were legally enrolled in a legitimate course, but trouble arose because the local community took against them. Penwell Dlamini, Sunday Times reporter, joins us to give us more details about this interesting yet puzzling story.

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The value women bring to leadership and the boardroom is being acknowledged. Businesses are no longer simply looking to boost gender equity numbers; rather, they are diversifying leadership to ensure the future sustainability of a business in a world that requires a far more empathetic and transformative leadership approach. This evening, we talk to Dr Michele Ruiters, Senior Lecturer and lead on the GIBS Leading Women Programme to talk about strategically diversifying responsibility for women’s inclusion in leadership.

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