What your food cravings say about your health - 02 October 2026

Many people dismiss cravings as a lack of willpower, they may be linked to factors such as stress, poor sleep, dehydration, hormonal changes, and even the body's reward pathwaysJandri Barnard, a dietician discusses why food cravings are often biological and psychological signals rather than simple …

Reclaiming the Classroom: Making EdTech Work for Teachers - 5 October 2026

South African schools have received digital tools for years, yet many remain unused. Kelly Fisher from Injini joins us to unpack the challenges of EdTech adoption, the digital divide, AI in classrooms, and what teachers truly need to make technology work. We also look ahead to EdTech Week and the f…

This Is Not My Forever: Changing the Narrative on Homelessness - 30 September 2026

Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID) has launched This Is Not My Forever, a digital storytelling campaign amplifying the voices of people who have experienced homelessness. Joining us is Tara Gerardy-Bissolati, CCID Social Development Manager and a peer worker with lived experience of…

Every Skill Passed On Becomes Someone Else’s Opportunity - 29 September 2026

Heritage is more than culture, traditions and tangible symbols — it also lives in the skills, knowledge and experience we pass from one generation to the next. In this conversation, Sandi Richardson, Chief People Officer at RCS, explores the importance of mentorship, skills-sharing and upskilling i…

KZN Youth Take Their Business Ideas to the National Stage - 28 September 2026

Young entrepreneurs from RydalPark Secondary School and Phoenix Technical Secondary School are heading to the JA South Africa National Company of the Year Competition in Johannesburg. We explore their innovative business ideas, including an AI-powered career platform and a personalised safety brace…

Heritage, Law & Purpose with Xolo Songca - 25 September 2026

On Heritage Day, award-winning author and legal scholar Xolo Songca reflects on his upbringing in Lusikisiki, his Mpondo heritage, academic journey in Constitutional Law, and his passion for strengthening South African governance. He also discusses his research, future ambitions and using social me…

Heritage Day: The Legacy of Kumari Ambigay - 24 September 2026

Lotus FM celebrates the remarkable legacy of Kumari Ambigay, a pioneer of Indian music, dance and culture in South Africa. She reflects on her family heritage, seven decades in the arts, growing up during apartheid, her experiences in India, and the importance of preserving Indian traditions for fu…

Heritage & Wealth: The Financial Lessons We Inherit - 23 September 2026

Heritage is about more than culture, traditions and shared experiences—it also includes the financial habits and values passed down through generations. In this conversation, Tholakele Mathenja, Customer Care Manager at Atlas Finance, explores the money lessons young South Africans learn from their…

Heritage Day: What Do We Preserve, and What Should We Leave Behind? - 22 September 2026

Devan Moonsamy joins us for a thought-provoking conversation on Heritage Day, exploring what heritage means, what we should preserve, and what we may need to leave behind. The discussion looks at culture, diversity, Ubuntu, family values and the role we all play in shaping the heritage we pass on t…

The Hidden Costs of a Bad Hire: When Job Fit Goes Wrong - 21 September 2026

Unfair dismissal accounts for a significant share of referrals to the CCMA, raising important questions about recruitment, job fit and workplace management. In this conversation, Industrial Psychologist Ashleigh Nel, Head of Research and Development at Job Jack, explores how a poor job fit can cont…