CAN BIG (Basic Income Grant) WORK? A conversation about the feasibility and need of the basic income grant in South Africa. A conversation Featuring Wits University Public Economy Researcher Thokozile Madonko and Business Unity SA CEO Cas Coovadia. GUEST: HOODAH ABRAHAMS-FAYKER - National Advocacy Manager Black Sash www.blacksash.org.za GUEST: CAS COOVADIA - CEO Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)

WORD DOMINATION LOVE AND FURY : A MEMOIR by Maggie Ford GUEST: MAGGIE ORFORD - Author Love and Fury is the intimate account of the life, loves and furies of Margie Orford. In this brave memoir, the renowned South African crime writer divulges some of the harrowing experiences that have shaped her life and influenced her writing. Through sexual assault, divorce, depression and personal loss, Orford illuminates the trauma she has navigated. Tender and courageous chapters vividly recall memories of what she has been through as a woman, mother, wife, feminist and ambitious writer.

House Of Sachane Presents Koketso Sachane With Nobuhle Ashanti. We reflect on storytelling and archiving our conversations and memoirs as a country with Koketso. GUEST: KOKETSO SACHANE - SAfm Broadcaster and Host of The Meeting Point  Wednesday & Thursday 8-10PM; Founder of the House of Sachane and Storyteller. GUEST: NOBUHLE ASHANTI - pianist, composer, arranger About to take a month long residency in Switzerland In another offering of music and conversations, House of Sachane presents celebrated pianist, composer, arranger and educator Nobuhe Ashanti, in conversation with broadcaster Koketso Sachane. A Mzansi Jazz Award-winning and SAMA-nominated artist, Nobuhle is born from and nurtured by music and stories that runs through the veins and arteries of Cape Town, the city she calls home. 

GUEST: CHARLES REED - Co-Founder and CEO MyCosure; multiple award winning Product builder, lecturer, speaker, innovator. (INSTUDIO) MycoSure – The Nature of Food Animal Free Protein www.mycosure.co.za https://mycosure.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Bio_Charles-Reed_Oct_2021_MycoSure.pdf MycoSure is an innovative African based biomanufacturing company that uses mycelium technology to create natural, bio-based products in response to some of our planet's biggest problem We are a purpose orientated, bio-technology company on a quest to dramatically improve our food system using the power of mycelium. Our Products – We create next-generation food ingredients that are delicious, healthy, and climate-friendly. Our competitive advantage – We combine nature’s super ingredient with our scalable submerged fermentation platform

Salon Kewpie, in collaboration with The District Six Museum and the GALA Queer Archive, has developed an educational programme that aims to upskill and empower gender non-conforming youth from areas intrinsically linked to the forced removals from District Six. GUEST: CC MARTINEZ - Creative Director (They/Them) GUEST: HANEEM CHRISTIAN - Visual Artist (They/Them) CC Martinez Performance Artist, Creative Director & Cultural Architect A self taught rogue artist who dove head first into the commercial dance industry, amassing a decade of hands-on experience, CC Martinez aka Cheshire Vineyard has become one of the most unique interdisciplinary performance artists and creative directors in the game. With a foundational 5 years experience as a founding member and company manager of one of South Africa’s most notorious commercial dance companies, Untimitive Dance Company, as well as touring the world as a close collaborator and mentee of the auteur FKA Twigs HaneemChristian is a graduate of Gender Studies and Environmental and Geographical Sciences from the University of Cape Town. After graduating, Christian forged their way as a formidable Creative Director and Photographer, with a particular focus on representation within the Black and Brown LGBTQIA+ community. Salon Kewpie: The Legacy Project initiative Ten artists have donated work to raise funds for this initiative: Lionel Davis, Marsi van de Heuvel, Oliver Scarlin Chennells, Jody Brand, Haneem Christian, Stephané Conradie, Ben Orkin, Dominique Cheminais, Githan Coopoo and Nanna Venter. The timed auction will be available on Latitudes Online from 17 - 26 April 2024.

On until 5th of May 2024 the Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (LAMTA) presents Spring Awakening. GUEST: TUMELO MOGASHOA - Cast Member Spring Awakening The powerful rock musical that scooped eight Tony Awards in 2007 including Best Musical, is directed by award winning writer and actress Sylvaine Strike (Firefly, Kiss of the Spiderwoman, Donkerbos, District 9,The Promise). The critically acclaimed, ground-breaking musical that is loosely set in 1895, has consistently pushed boundaries and captivated audiences with powerful storytelling, unforgettable music and thought-provoking themes that surround the trials and tribulations of growing up in the oppressive society of the day. Based on Frank Wedekind's controversial play. Please note that Spring Awakening contains mature themes, partial nudity, sexual situations as well as explicit language . No persons under 13. LAMTA is a Musical Theatre Academy, producing the stars of the future. Performance runs 140 minutes including a 20 minute interval

Eskom’s Turnaround Strategy GUEST: CALIB CASSIM - Chief Financial Officer Eskom Data published by Eskom tracking the performance of its fleet for the first quarter of the year shows that while the group has improved breakdowns and slightly boosted energy supply, tanking demand has given South Africa some breathing room. Detailed analysis of Eskom’s data by independent energy analyst Pieter Jordaan shows that first quarter power demand in 2024 was 5.7% lower than the same period in the previous year, dropping from 25.95 to 24.47 GW/hr. For the same period, power supply only increased by a marginal 0.4% from 23.24 GW/hr in 2023 to 23.33 GW/hr in 2024. Notably, Compared to 2023, power supply remained stagnant, posting near-identical output for 10 out of the first 13 weeks of the year.

The Minister was speaking during the National Dialogue on 30 Years of Democracy held at Freedom Park Heritage Site and Museum. GUEST: DR. SITHEMBISO BHENGU - Director at Chris Hani Institute.

GUEST: PROF. BRUCE MELLADO - Full Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand, is the Director of the Institute for Collider Particle Physic

GUEST: PROF. VERNE HARRIS - Acting CEO Nelson Mandela Foundation

GUEST: PROF. SATHS COOPER

GUEST: ANDREW GOLDBERG - ZA Scramble

GUEST: PHUMELELE MUTHALI  - Business Development and Compliance (Viva con Agua)

The University of the Free State (UFS) to confer honorary degrees on Archbishop Thabo Makgoba and Prof Salim Abdool Karim GUEST: PROF. SALIM ABDOOL KARIM

GUEST: PROF. VERNE HARRIS - Acting CEO Nelson Mandela Foundation Ford and Nelson Mandela Foundation in joint drive to build 100 ECD centres in poor communities

GUEST: PROF. SALIM ABDOOL KARIM, Professor for Global Health in the Department of Epidemiology at the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University  The University of the Free State (UFS) to confer honorary degrees on Archbishop Thabo Makgoba and Prof Salim Abdool Karim

Iran Attacks Israel ...Developing Story Guest: ZEENAT ADAM - Deputy Executive Director Afro Middle East Centre

GUEST: PHUMELELE MUTHALI  - Business Development and Compliance (Viva con Agua)

GUEST: PAUL BUTTERY - Founder Khaya Records  Interview:  Khaya Records Vinyl Store re-opens its doors in Hilton KZN

GUEST: MBALI NTULI - Founder of Groundwork Collective  INTERVIEW: 30 years of democracy from the perspective of the youth and public political education

GUEST: DR. SITHEMBISO BHENGU - Director at Chris Hani Institute INTERVIEW : A reflection on 30 years of democracy and how to build on the next 30 years

A new version of scrabble has been launched - Scrabble Together  GUEST: ANDREW GOLDBERG - Former President of Scrabble South Africa 

The University of the Free State (UFS) to confer honorary degrees on Archbishop Thabo Makgoba and Prof Salim Abdool Karim GUEST: PROF. SALIM ABDOOL KARIM Professor for Global Health in the Department of Epidemiology at the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University 

Ford and Nelson Mandela Foundation in joint drive to build 100 ECD centres in poor communities GUEST: PROF. VERNE HARRIS - Acting CEO Nelson Mandela Foundation

GUEST: PHUMELELE MUTHALI  - Business Development and Compliance (Viva con Agua) Dignity, sanitation for homeless in Cape Town; mobile showers and toilet facilities, called Nina Manzi, were designed specifically for use by homeless people.

Iran Attacks Israel Developing Story  Guest: ZEENAT ADAM - Deputy Executive Director Afro Middle East Centre 

Wilhelm Lichtenberg, has won a Thoracic Surgery Foundation Every Heartbeat Matters (EHM) Award. This award recognises the work done by those who conduct humanitarian surgical outreach work in underserved regions with indigent populations around the world. Of the fourteen global awards given, Dr Lichtenberg is the only African recipient. GUEST: DR. WILHELM LICHTENBERG - Founder of Young Hearts Africa

GUEST: ANGUS VAN ZYL TAYLOR - Visual Artist This Wednesday Unisa conferred honorary doctorate on renowned South African artist Angus Van Zyl Taylor

Guest: Petrol Head, Nico Smith

GUEST: LEHUBEDU LEMO MOHLABE - Coffee Entrepreneur and Founder Coffee to Car  Interview : Roadside coffee and cookies at Centurion intersection helps man feed family

GUEST: HARTMUT WINKLER - Professor of Physics, University of Johannesburg On April 8, 2024, British theoretical physicist Peter Ware Higgs, who first theorized the existence of the Higgs Boson, passed away at the age of 94. His passing was announced on April 10.

GUEST: KINA NHLENGETHWA - Business Manager Metro FM  Interview: SABC’S biggest commercial radio station, METRO FM is launching the much-anticipated 2024 instalment of its flagship and music awards ceremony, the METRO FM Music Awards (MMA’s).

Guest: PAUL VAN DER MERWE - President of the South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) Interview: The South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) is advocating for the One Health approach at the World Veterinary Association Congress

GUEST: DESMOND D’sa - Coordinator of the environmental justice organisation South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA) Interview : In the wake of another major fish kill in the Ohlanga River estuary in Durban, it is reported that a consultant for the UPL pesticides and agrochemicals group has confirmed that records of the company’s treated water discharges into the river have been altered substantially.

Guest: Nico Sith

Guet: Pretty Ngwasheng, 

It is said that DIY is not dead;  today is International DIY (Do it Yourself) Day. In this era of convenience; when was the last time you took on tasks in your home yourself? GUEST: TERENA LE ROUX - Ideas Magazine Editor

GUEST: MELUSI NCALA - Senior Researcher at Corruption Watch Take us through the highlights of your 12th annual corruption report and why the them "changing the landscape" ? What are the predominant types of corruption in South Africa, and have these evolved over the 30 year period of democracy? In 2023 you made strides in regional and international collaborations and engagement including hosting the Africa Regional Meeting of Transparency International? How can the environment be improved for the safety and protection of whistleblowers

Visual Radio Plays at The Centre for the Less Good Idea, James has produced an original radio drama script titled eMalahleni which examines the lives of those working in the artisanal mining sector as coal miners. The performance debuts at The Centre for the Less Good Idea 7 tonight at Arts on Main Fox Street Maboneng GUEST: QONDISWA JAMES - Award-winning writer, theatre-maker, performance artist, film and theatre performer, arts facilitator, and activist. / 079 012 0645 WWW.LESSGOODIDEA.COM

GUEST: TEBOHO MARUPING - UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) The UIF is also one of the leading participants during this morning's launch of the 55 labour activation programmes in the Gauteng province. The launch forms part of a national effort that will see the creation of thousands of sustainable job opportunities across different industries and sectors of the country, in an effort to address the high rate of unemployment, and stimulate economic growth. The Minister of Employment and Labour, MR THULAS NXESI in partnership with Gauteng Premier MR PANYAZA LESUFI will also join the conversation during this morning’s Jetset Breakfast Broadcast at the Nasrec Expo. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM CALL The Toll Free No: 0860 101 018  Commissioner

GUEST: TEBOGO KHAAS - Founder SMME Forum Why do approximately 70% - 80% of small businesses fail within five years? Why are certain entrepreneurs more successful than others?

GUEST: NAVAN CHETTY - Artist  The Freedom Charter Exhibition opened at Constitution Hill on Human Rights day earlier this month. Paying homage to the visionary leaders that were part of the charge towards democracy.

GUEST: NONTOBEKO GCABASHE - Programme Manager at Afesis-Corplan Women’s Rights in 2024: Have we really moved as far as we should have as women? Can we confidently say we have gender parity, equal pay and equal rights? Nontobeko Gcabashe wrote a thought piece reflecting on the 30 years of South African democracy and where we are today.

GUEST: SELLO MANTSHO - Director and CEO Kadi Amputee Family Centre 

Guest: Nico Smith, Petrol Head