The Red Mango Arts Festival is back for its second edition, bringing four days of theatre, music, literature and cultural celebration to Sastri College in Durban. With a strong focus on community engagement and nurturing the next generation of artists, the festival showcases an exciting mix of emerging and established talent. Festival Director, acclaimed actor, playwright and acting coach Rajesh Gopie joins us to discuss this year's programme, exciting new additions, and how the festival continues to celebrate South Africa's rich cultural diversity while honouring Indian heritage.

Tax season is a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to target South Africans through phishing scams, fake SARS messages and eFiling fraud. Cybersecurity expert Lucas Molefe shares practical advice on spotting scams, protecting your personal information and staying safe online during tax season.

At just 13 years old, Saihaan Gokool is already making waves in the modelling industry, appearing in major retail campaigns while balancing life as a student. He joins us to share how he started modelling, what it's like seeing himself on billboards, the importance of family support, and his dreams for the future. Saihaan also offers advice to young aspiring models and influencers looking to follow in his footsteps.

Millions of South Africans are living with undiagnosed health conditions and delaying medical care due to cost, stigma and fear of judgment. Today, we explore how digital health innovations, including the free AI Health Companion, Coach Mpilo, are helping bridge the gap between people and healthcare services. Joining us is Ndumiso Madubela from PSI South Africa to discuss how AI is transforming access to health information and empowering South Africans to take charge of their wellbeing.

The 1860 Heritage Centre in Durban is opening its doors to young minds for A Day at the Museum, an engaging and educational experience for children aged 8 to 18. The interactive programme offers visitors a journey through South Africa’s rich history, featuring exhibitions on Indenture, the Role of Women in the Struggle, and dedicated rooms honouring Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi and Chief Albert Luthuli. The day also includes a special cooking demonstration showcasing the preparation of traditional roti and bhaji, celebrating the deep-rooted culinary heritage of the Indian community. Joining us is Selvan Naidoo, Director of the 1860 Heritage Centre, to share more about this unique cultural and educational experience.

Self-taught designer Kireshen Chetty joins us to discuss his journey in fashion and his showcase on the Durban Fashion Fair Rising Stars platform. He shares his interpretation of this year's Durban July theme, "Country Allure," the inspiration behind his latest collection, and how his designs celebrate African heritage and creativity.

South African comedy legend Mark Banks joins us to chat about his latest show, Comedy Nights with Mark Banks, coming to The Whirlwind Theatre in Randburg. Fresh from touring the country, Mark shares his humorous take on the rising cost of living, suburban life, estate agents, and the everyday moments that inspire his razor-sharp satire. He also gives us a glimpse into his interactive "Audience Exploratory" segment and reflects on the growth of South Africa's comedy scene and what it means to see comedy becoming firmly established in dedicated venues across the country. Get ready for candid stories, quick wit, and plenty of laughs with one of the pioneers of South African comedy.

SABC 1’s It Started With A Thought features entrepreneur Zanda Isaacs, co-founder of Ting Tang Tea, a 100% black woman-owned wellness brand rooted in indigenous knowledge. She shares how traditional remedies were transformed into a modern business, the challenges of building a small enterprise, and the skills needed to succeed in a competitive industry. The discussion also explores the mental health benefits of tea and highlights her journey as an inspiring example of creativity, resilience, and purpose-driven innovation.

We speak to Bobby Budai, Owner and Head Coach of Wanderers Gymnastics Centre, about the vital role gymnastics can play in childhood development. Once a key part of school physical education, gymnastics is now often missing from the curriculum raising concerns about physical literacy among children.

The Global Chinmaya Mission is celebrating its remarkable 75th anniversary, and as part of this milestone, the organisation will host the inspiring Man to Hanuman event in Chatsworth this coming weekend. Joining us is Pavan Maharaj from Chinmaya Mission South Africa to share the rich history of the global movement, the spiritual significance behind the "From Man to Hanuman" concept, and the importance of mass chanting as thousands of voices come together to recite the Hanuman Chalisa.