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 Family Medicine at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, a clinician, researcher, and national leader who has dedicated his career to strengthening healthcare, training quality physicians, and advancing health professions education.

(Produced by: Taliesha Naidoo)

Tonight, we speak to one of South Africa&rsquo;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.&nbsp;Professor Naidoo is a Full Professor of Family Medicine at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, a clinician, researcher, and national leader who has dedicated his career to strengthening healthcare, training quality physicians, and advancing health professions education.
(Produced by: Taliesha Naidoo)

A cutting edge two hour Talk Show exploring and discussing topical and trending issues. A strong emphasis on various social, economic and community driven issues. 
Broadcast Monday to Thursday
Time: 19.00 to 21.00
Host :  Zakia Ahmed Siddiqi

A cutting edge two hour Talk Show exploring and discussing topical and trending issues. A strong emphasis on various social, economic and community driven issues.  Broadcast Monday to Thursday Time: 19.00 to 21.00 Host :  Zakia Ahmed Siddiqi

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

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 deeply insightful conversation about modern love. From rebuilding trust and setting boundaries to navigating social media in relationships, this is your guide to a relationship reset in 2026.

(Produced by: Taliesha Naidoo)

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 deeply insightful conversation about modern love. From rebuilding trust and setting boundaries to navigating social media in relationships, this is your guide to a relationship reset in 2026.
(Produced by: Taliesha Naidoo)

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

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 compact for our country - one grounded in inclusion, unity, and shared purpose. Professor Maharaj is a distinguished academic from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, a respected researcher, and a long-standing community leader whose work spans social justice, ethical engagement, and social cohesion. He also serves in leadership roles within the faith and interfaith space, including the South African Hindu Maha Sabha.

(Produced by: Taliesha Naidoo)

Professor Brij Maharaj has been appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa to serve on South Africa&rsquo;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 compact for our country - one grounded in inclusion, unity, and shared purpose. Professor Maharaj is a distinguished academic from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, a respected researcher, and a long-standing community leader whose work spans social justice, ethical engagement, and social cohesion. He also serves in leadership roles within the faith and interfaith space, including the South African Hindu Maha Sabha.
(Produced by: Taliesha Naidoo)

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

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 province’s most strategic industries - sugar.

(Produced by: Taliesha Naidoo)

We turn our attention to developments that have sent shockwaves through KwaZulu-Natal&rsquo;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 province&rsquo;s most strategic industries - sugar.
(Produced by: Taliesha Naidoo)

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

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