The Ground Floor with Jc Steyn

Juan Van Den Heever is a wildlife and adventure photographer, who has undertaken expeditions to Central Africa and the Arctic to explore and photograph wildlife. Together, we discuss topics including birdwatching, sustainability, hunting, and stories from his life and career.

Beer Adriaanse is a writer, actor, and director with credits including Extra Medium, Hotel, Parable, and more. Together, we had an excellent time chatting about politics, environmental sustainability, the film industry, writing, and much more.

Nadia Valvekens is an actress, with credits including Binnelanders, 7de Laan, Egoli, Villa Rosa, as well as several other television and theatre productions. Together, we discuss topics surrounding acting and the South African film industry, lockdown hobbies and business, as well as her life and career. 

Joseph Haynes is an actor, musician, and activist who was heavily involved in the #BlackLivesMatter movement in Los Angeles. Together, we talk about racism, history, #BLM, #CancelCulture, inclusivity, police brutality, and more.

Naas Botha is an SA rugby legend, and has been immersed in the sport his entire life - from playing for the Springboks, to commentating and analysing, to coaching international teams. Together, Naas and I chat about how rugby has changed in recent years, how his career was shaped, and how the coronavirus pandemic has placed the fate of professional rugby in jeopardy. 

Professor Tawana Kupe is the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Pretoria, and a Pan-Africanist activist. Together, we talk about the African Union, the coronavirus and its effects on students, and the plans for students moving forward.

Lexi Monzeglio is the founder and owner of Lexi's Eatery, which has branches across Johannesburg and Pretoria. She is also a food brand consulting specialist and has worked as a vegan chef for most of the past decade. Together, we talk about her career, veganism, and the global revolution towards a sustainable planet.

Kwena Moloto is the National Chairperson for the DASO, and former SRC President at the University of Pretoria. Together, we discuss topics including gender-based violence and rape culture, student politics and national politics, The Social Dilemma documentary, global polarization and dividedness, and the panel government.

Elma Akob is the voice of the Gautrain, DSTV Box Office, Netflix, Huawei, and more, as well as a former chairperson of the Youth UN and head of the Golden Key International Honours Society at UP. Elma and I discuss topics including Xenophobia, Gender-Based Violence, Voice and Presenting Work, Entrepreneurship, and more.

David Kabwa is the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth Youth Parliament, the University of Pretoria's Student Representative Council President, and one of the Mail and Guardian's 200 Young South Africans. Together, we discuss issues including gender-based violence, political and institutional bureaucracy, #FeesMustFall, the Coronavirus, and more.