Update on Bowls Boy’s record-breaking attempt
Lester Kiewit speaks to Jonathan Cochrane, who was attempting to break a Guiness World Record by bowling the most complete games at different bowling clubs in 24 hours.
Emerging Economies - Latin America
Deforestation remains low, but fires surge in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest; Latin American Catholics want a more liberal church; illegal trade in wildlife thrives in the world’s most biodiverse region. Prof. Lyal White shares all the details with Lester Kiewit.
Jonathan Butler receives honorary doctorate from Stellenbosch University
Lester Kiewit speaks to renowned Cape born musician Jonathan Butler about being awarded an honorary doctorate by Stellenbosch University.
Proteas Women stumble at last hurdle in T20 World Cup
Lester Kiewit speaks to Enoch Nkwe, director of Cricket SA, about the Proteas Women making it to the finals of the T20 World Cup. The team unfortunately lost to New Zealand but have established themselves on the world stage.
Have TV viewership numbers been recovering post-loadshedding?
It has been more than 200 days since loadshedding was suspended– and the fact that we were able to enjoy the winter at home with our favourite shows on TV not being interrupted has been a welcome treat. Lester Kiewit speaks to Johann Koster, CEO of the Marketing Research Foundation (MRF) to discuss…
A World View from London: Trump-supporting Musk accused of bribery
Elon Musk facing bribery accusations after offering $1 million giveaways to registered voters in swing states; accusations of election-fraud by Russia in Moldovan referendum; praising the Cornish pasty far from Cornwall. Adam Gilchrist shares all the details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.
2000 days since family vigil at Lily Mine disaster site
Lester Liewit speaks to Wendel Bloem, the attorney who has been representing the victims of the Lily Mine disaster in Mpumalanga which took place in February 2016. Three of the victims became trapped underground as a result of the collapse and to date their remains have not been recovered.
Will Taiwan and foreign policy issues be key to GNU success?
Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof William Gumede, founder of the Democracy Works Foundation and former chairperson of the multi-party coalition negotiations, about whether foreign policy could be a divisive factor in the government of national unity.
Money on a Monday: South Africans keep snacking despite economic strain
Lester Kiewit speaks to Arpan Sur, Senior Director Marketing Mondelez Sub Sahara Africa, to discuss the snacking habits of South Africans, who admit to putting enough money aside for their favourite indulgences despite the tough economic times.
Can the DHL Stormers finally grab a win off of Munster?
The DHL Stormers will be hosting Munster in the United Rugby Championship at DHL Stadium on Saturday 19 October, their first home game of the 2024/5 season. Lester Kiewit speaks to Stormers backline coach Dawie Snyman about the prospect of finally overcoming the team they have yet to beat.