Unleashing Youth Excellence: Seniren Naidoo builds Amarant empire in KZN
Seniren Naidoo is a 31-year-old farmer and Agri Processor at Mandastone Farms in Esenembe, Upper Tongaat. He is also a Sales and Service Manager at one of the country’s largest banks. Seniren has a passion for combating food insecurity while growing his family's amaranth empire on the rolling hills…
Unleashing Youth Excellence: Youth Entrepreneurs
This Youth Month, under the theme "Actively embracing the socio-economic gains of our democracy", we mark 48 years since the student uprising against the Bantu Education Act. As we edge close to June 16th, which is Youth Day, Talk@7 showcases some talented young South Africans - Seniren Naidoo, Pri…
Untangling the root causes of hair loss
Numerous problems can trigger hair loss. Some are external, while in other cases, thinning of hair is triggered by something going on inside the body. We untangle the root causes of hair loss with General and Aesthetics practitioner - Dr. Trishka Manilall and Registered Dietitian - Danielle Oldfied…
A Coalition Nation: What does National Government of Unity mean for South Africans?
Following the recent announcement of the 2024 national and provincial election results, South Africa is entering a critical phase of coalition negotiations. This week will undoubtedly be a period of uncertainty as various political parties engage in discussions to form coalition governments. This p…
Comrades 2024: Runners share their journeys
On Sunday morning in the chilly darkness of Durban, more than 20,000 runners, powered by nerves, adrenaline, and the “Chariots of Fire” theme song, crossed the start line of the 2024 Comrades Marathon to take part in the oldest and largest ultra-marathon in the world. Zakia Ahmed Siddiqi speaks to …
Unpacking Relief and Reconstruction for victims of the #TongaatTornado
Thousands of Tongaat residents, north of Durban are picking up the pieces of their lives after a tornado ripped through the community on Monday, leaving 11 dead. Hundreds were left injured and displaced as homes were destroyed and roadways damaged. How will residents recover from this devastation? …
Cancer Survivor Stories Inspire Hope
National Cancer Survivor’s Day is a celebration of life for those who have survived, an inspiration for those that have been recently diagnosed, a gathering of support of families and an outreach to the community. Talk@7 celebrates cancer survivors by speaking to Bala Gangiah - a cancer survivor, t…
Avinash Sewdass describes how the #TongaatTornado damaged his home
At least 11 people have been killed following the storm that ripped through Tongaat, north of Durban on Monday. Thousands of homes have been destroyed as residents were forced to flee in search for a place of safety. Avinash Sewdass was one of those residents and spoke to Zakia Ahmed Siddiqi on Tal…
Lifting the veil on child abuse in South Africa
The high levels of violence and abuse against children remain a challenge despite laws, policies and programmes geared towards curbing them. Zakia Ahmed Siddiqi has a candid conversation about child welfare in the country with Talk@7 guests: Jackie Branfield - founder of Operation Bobbi Bear, Tessa…
South Africa's graduates grapple with unemployment
June marks Youth Month, a month that is being commemorated under the theme – “Actively embracing the socioeconomic gains of our democracy”. However, millions of young people, both with and without tertiary education, grapple with unemployment. Zakia Ahmed Siddiqi speaks to 24-year-old Theshaya Naid…