#PODCAST Relationship Reset: Can trust be rebuilt after betrayal?

Are you and your partner emotionally drifting apart? Can a relationship truly recover from infidelity? And where does healthy jealousy cross into toxic control? In this episode of Talk@7 on Lotus FM, Shaastra Nagesar is joined by General Counsellor Sasha Talia Pather for an honest, practical and de…

Shaping the future of medical training: Prof Mergan Naidoo on his HPCSA appointment

Tonight, we speak to one of South Africa’s most respected voices in medicine and education. Professor Mergan Naidoo has recently been appointed to the Medical Education, Training and Registration Committee of the Health Professions Council of South Africa. Professor Naidoo is a Full Professor of Fa…

Prof Brij Maharaj on steering SA’s National Dialogue and forging a new social compact

Professor Brij Maharaj has been appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa to serve on South Africa’s National Dialogue Steering Committee, representing the Faith-Based Organisations sector. This National Dialogue is envisioned as a citizen-led, society-wide process aimed at forging a new social compac…

Farmers confront Tongaat Hulett crisis and business rescue breakdown

We turn our attention to developments that have sent shockwaves through KwaZulu-Natal’s economic and labour landscape. The collapse of the business rescue process at Tongaat Hulett has reignited deep concerns about job security, corporate accountability, and the broader stability of one of the prov…

Red Roses or Red Flags: Are you inlove with a Narcissist?

We often hear phrases like “trust your gut,”“love shouldn’t hurt,” or “if it feels too good to be true, it probably is.” Yet time and time again, many of us find ourselves caught in relationships that leave us feeling confused, emotionally drained, questioning our worth, and wondering: “How did I n…

Financial planning and wealth building with Prof Dilip Garach & Jennifer Reddy

Financial planning is often misunderstood. Many people believe it’s reserved for the wealthy, for retirees, or for those who “have it all figured out.” But the truth is, financial planning is not about how much you earn - it’s about how well you prepare, how wisely you decide, and how confidently y…

Should parents interfere in their adult children's love lives?

We all know that love is personal. It is messy, it is beautiful, and it is often the greatest teacher of all. But, here’s the thing: even as adults, our journey through love doesn’t always happen in isolation. For some of us, our parents remain very much part of the conversation - sometimes with ge…

Ayurveda & Homeopathy: Exploring natural and alternative therapies

In a world where many of us are juggling stress, fatigue, recurring illnesses, and the constant search for balance, more people are asking an important question: Are there complementary approaches that can work alongside conventional medicine to support our wellbeing? We explore two time-honoured s…

Still side by side: The enduring love of Bob & Lorna Calders

Lorna and Bob Calder celebrate 61 beautiful years of marriage this year. Living together at Mothwa Haven, they continue to show devotion, affection, and unwavering love for each other every single day. Their story is a testament to commitment, companionship, and the joy of growing old together whil…

A 1964 love story that stands the test of time: Danny & Basanthie Bachu

We celebrate love stories that began more than six decades ago and continues to inspire. A timeless love story of Bhagwathpersad, fondly known as Danny and his wife Basanthie Bachu. They met as young teenagers in the early 1960s - a simple meeting that grew into a lifetime of love, respect and deep…