In this finance-focused conversation, Eshmael Mpabanga, Country Head at Intellect Design Arena South Africa, unpacks the growing risk facing financial institutions known as the “renovator’s trap.” He explains why incremental digital upgrades are no longer enough and why CEOs must take ownership of architectural redesigns to ensure long-term resilience.

Varshan Sookhun chats to TV star, Jason Willemse, who recently bagged a role in S2’s telenovela Pimville on The Lunch Break. 

Varshan Sookhun chats to Cape youngster, Ashraf Luddy, who transformed his life by pursuing several codes of sport and achieving tops honors within each code. 

A R350 billion SME funding gap persists because many businesses are not funding ready. Varshan Sookhun discusses this further with Co-founder of Unconventional CA, Mentor and Business Coach, Jameel Khan.

Varshan Sookhun chats to Leslie Adams about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being integrated into personalized, on-demand viewing content.

Varshan Sookhun chats to Mike Pashut, owner of ChangeCars and host of the Keep It or Change Cars podcast, who regularly reviews vehicles and safety data and has been closely following recent Global NCAP results for entry-level vehicles. Tune in as they chat more about the NCAP and its advantages when buying a vehicle.

South African student, Matome Ramakgolo, chose India as his international study destination, where he has been engaging with the diverse international student community and blending in with the rich cultural heritage of the country.  He chats to Varshan Sookhun on The Lunch Break this afternoon about his experiences and shares some of his personal thoughts on "student mobility" with us. 

South Africa has recorded its lowest festive season road crashes and fatalities in five years.  Varshan Sookhun chats road safety with Lebogang Mashigo, Senior Programmes Manager at AWARE.org on The Lunch Break.

Peggie Mars joins Varshan Sookhun on The Lunch Break for an important discussion on scholar transport safety and some of the crucial rules and regulations pertaining to child road safety for children.

In celebration of the International Day of Education, this episode explores the power of youth in shaping the future of learning. Dr Belinda Huntley, a mathematics educator and member of the South African Mathematics Challenge Problem Committee, discusses the importance of learner voices, the role of mathematics in developing critical thinking skills, and how the South African Mathematics Challenge helps learners build confidence and life skills—regardless of their academic level. An insightful conversation for learners, parents, and educators alike.