As we enter a brand new year, many of us find ourselves caught in the timeless debate, are New Year's resolutions the key to a successful year, or should we be leaning more towards the structured path of goal-setting? It's a question that lingers in the minds of those of us seeking personal growth and improvement. Today, we take a moment to dive deep into the heart of this dilemma, exploring the nuances of resolutions and goal-setting, dissecting their effectiveness, and attempting to unravel which approach holds the key to a more realistic and achievable future. To help us navigate the landscape of aspirations, habits, and self-discovery is…

Guest: Brian Mhlanga - Executive Coach, Facilitator, Motivational Speaker and Organisational Behaviour Specialist. 

Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi has been re-elected for a second term after getting more than 73% of the vote in this month’s presidential election, the country’s election commission said on Sunday. Announcing the results on Sunday in the capital Kinshasa, Denis Kadima, the head of Congo’s national election commission known as the CENI, said Tshisekedi was elected with 73.34% of the vote having obtained over 13 million votes out of over 18 million valid votes. Turnout in the disputed election was at over 43%, Kadima said. Earlier on Sunday a group of Congo’s main opposition presidential candidates asked supporters to take to the streets to protest after the release of the provisional results. They demanded fresh elections be held with a new electoral body on a date to be agreed by all. The government of Congo had previously rejected calls for a rerun of the elections.

Guest: Nixon Kathembo - African specialist and producer at Channel Africa

Noxolo Seti is described as an Afro-soul and jazz musician born in Cape Town. She has shared the stage with many famous musicians around the country and really made a name for herself. How does she describe herself and where did it all begin for her? She now joins us to share her story….

Guest(Studio): Noxolo Seti - Afro-soul musician

Yesterday on the Open Line Faizel in Westdene got many of you talking on cultural issues when he highlighted how sexist some of the customs are. We even got different interpretations of what mourning in the various cultures. So this morning we thought to talk about the relevance of culture in 2023 and whether it is moving us forward at all seeing how sometimes it can be very oppressive to certain groups in our society. Also what parts of our cultures don’t make sense anymore and which ones should we keep to advance ourselves and which ones can we drop? To lead us in this conversation, we are joined via Zoom by....

Guest(Zoom): Dr ZuluMathabo Zulu – African Historian and author based at the Madisebo University

Next year is very crucial election year for our country as we mark 30 years of our democracy. Interestingly it will also kick off with a conference that will see seven African heads of state and other international experts gather at the inaugural AI and International Political Campaigns Expo and Conference in Cape Town. According to the people behind the gathering, the idea is to promote the adoption of new technologies to address voter apathy in Africa. Firstly, what is it that we can attribute voter apathy to on the continent, and how can Artificial Intelligence help in this regard? Also is our continent ripe for such innovation? To help us understand, we are joined by….

GUEST: Glen Mpani - International Political Campaign Expo Conference Host & Convenor

The country is currently facing a poverty crisis, with an estimated 20% of households experiencing food insecurity. The situation is especially severe in provinces like the Eastern Cape. A South African Human Rights Commission investigation revealed that one in four children in the province suffers from stunted growth due to malnutrition, and the commission has called for the government to declare this hunger crisis a national disaster. At the back of this, we thought to speak to those who make a difference, whether nationally, or in the communities they come from. You can also call in and talk about what you are doing or someone you may know to make a difference and share the story. Joining us to delve into this issue is...

Guest: David Harrison – Chief Operations Officer of the DG Murray Trust

Guest: Linda Twala – Philanthropist and founder of the Linda Twala Foundation

Dr Wayne Muller joins us now to talk about a very interesting observation that even led him to do his PHD around it. He highlights how what was deemed to be a colonial art form has over the years been advanced by black people. He’s talking about the love of opera and how it has been Africanised. He now joins us to talk about what drew his attention on this subject and what else he discovered about it and also how different is from the original

Guest: Dr Wayne Muller - Publications Editor / Research Fellow at Africa Open Institute for Music, Research and Innovation.

We revisit the issue of abortion and where we are regarding awareness on what is available for those who may desire the service. For instance the issue self-managed abortions in this country is not something that is highlighted which brings us to the question of where we are when it comes to this issue and what message is the health department promoting in this regard? In a country like ours, we are faced with traditional norm, religious beliefs and stigma to name a few. So, we use this opportunity now to address this issue and some of the challenges on the ground as we welcome….

Guest: Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo – Deputy Minister of Health

Guest: Victoria Satchwell - Executive Director at Abortion Support South Africa

International artists Sisanda Nilsson was born in the Eastern Cape but grew up in KZN, Margate.  Sisanda began her professional music career in 2011 and it picked up more when she was signed by Touch Africa Records in 2014. She then released her first hit single “Indlela Yami” in 2015. Since her move to Sweden in 2016 she released her hit single “If This is Love” which won an award with P4 Nästa. Swedens national radio station. She has worked with Swedens best producers and she released her first album Luvoyu Lwam in 2021 and continues to write and record new music. 
Guest: Sisanda Nilsson – Singer and songwriter

Today, we embark on a journey of understanding and unity as we explore the concept of reconciliation in the backdrop of the rich tapestry of South Africa's history. In a country such as ours, marked by a tumultuous past, reconciliation stands as a beacon of hope, a bridge to healing the wounds of the past and fostering a united future. Let’s take a moment to peel the layers of this profound concept, examining the strides taken, the challenges faced, and the stories that inspire us all to strive for a harmonious coexistence… 

Guest: Xolani Masango – Member of the Pan Afrikan Comix 2085 series

Guest: David Letsoalo – Sankarist, activist & Law academic