Events, Gig guide and Entertainment

Crystal advises on what events you can attend on the weekend. We also help you plan your weekend entertainment, from movies and theatre to TV shows.

Mike Rutherford on the new Mike and the Mechanics concerts

Crystal speaks to Mike and the Mechanics founder, Mike Rutherford, ahead of their concert in SA next year.

Health and Wellness: What to expect in hospital emergency rooms

Crystal speaks to Dr Michael Waldeck, the Head of the Emergency Unit at Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital, about what to expect in ERs over the festive season and how the triage system works.

Filmmakers on new doccie, 'Beyond the Last Mile: the journey of Dr Lillian Cingo'

Crystal speaks to documentary filmmakers Hazel Friedman and Pam Zokufa on their new project 'Beyond the Last Mile: The Journey of Dr Lillian Cingo'

On the couch: #Shoot4purpose empowers trauma survivors

Crystal speaks to Ajay Lalu about #shoot4purpose, an initiative which teaches trauma survivors street photography and gets them to document their own stories. 

Music with Desray

Crystal speaks to singer Desray, who’s released her debut single, Feisty. 

Feed5000 project brings festive meals for the homeless

Crystal speaks to Hope Exchange director, Peter Solomon, about the 10th anniversary of their Feed5000 campaign. 

Community activist Fred Lucas goes from corporate to working with young people

Crystal speaks to Fred Lucas, who has worked in corporate SA for several years before deciding to focus on Championing Youth Empowerment on the Cape Flats. 

Gardening: Morne Faulhammer answers your gardening questions

Crystal speaks to Morne Faulhammer, the owner of Superplants Garden Centre in Tokai and a former president of the SA Nursery Association. He answers your gardening questions. 

On the couch: Local artists thrive in Mexican art residency programme

Crystal speaks to fashion designer Lukhanyo Mdingi and visual artist Imraan Christian about their art residency in Mexico and their work.