The Lunch Break
Open Air School Fundraiser - Tues, 8 Sept 2026
Open Air School KZN is hosting a special fundraising concert on 6 November, aimed at raising funds to revamp and equip the libraries at both its Primary and High Schools with updated media and learning materials. Joining Varshan Sookhun on The Lunch Break to us to tell us more about the school, it…
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Koketso Rathumbu, Advocacy and Communications Manager of the GBVF Response Fund - Mon, 7 Sept 2026
Varshan Sookhun chats about why workplace Gender-based Violence and Harassment policies aren't translating into employee trust and what can be done for companies to strengthen their prevention and response efforts with Koketso Rathumbu, Advocacy and Communications Manager of the GBVF Response Fund.
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Shall We Dance? Adarsh Maharaj & Juanita Pillay Bring Bollywood Flair to the Stage - 03 September 2026
South Africa’s longest-running stage production, Shall We Dance, returns to the Playhouse in Durban from 11–13 September 2026. We chat to dancers Adarsh Maharaj and Juanita Pillay about being part of this spectacular production, the intense rehearsal process, their dance styles, memorable moments o…
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Literacy Matters: Building a Stronger Future Through Reading - 02 September 2026
Ahead of International Literacy Day, we explore why literacy goes far beyond simply being able to read and write. With 81% of South African Grade 4 learners reportedly unable to read for meaning, Barbara Strydom, Publishing Manager: Languages, Reading and Dictionaries at Oxford University Press Sou…
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The Future of Loyalty: Making Rewards Work for South African Consumers - 01 September 2026
From shopping discounts and cashback to health, retail and lifestyle rewards, loyalty programmes have become part of everyday life for South African consumers. But with more cards, apps and programmes to keep track of, are consumers really getting the value they deserve? Byron Rode, CEO of (my) Car…
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Breaking Barriers: Samantha Skyring’s Journey in Entrepreneurship - 31 August 2026
What does it take to build a successful business against the odds? Meet Samantha Skyring, Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 and Founding CEO of Oryx Desert Salt. Samantha shares her inspiring journey from a bootstrapped start-up to building an internationally recognised and sustainable e…
09:41
Celebrating Women in Music: Basadi in Music Awards 2026 - 28 August 2026
Manaileng Maphike, Advisory Board Member of the Basadi in Music Awards, joins us to discuss the fifth edition of BIMA 2026. She highlights the theme “REWIND Your BIMA, Your Way,” the significance of celebrating women in the music and entertainment industry, and the Vanguard Awards, which recognise …
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From Stage to Screen: Durban City Orchestra’s Final Concert - 27 August 2026
The Durban City Orchestra is set to present the third and final concert in its popular “From Stage to Screen” series, following two sold-out performances earlier this month. Music veteran and Chairman of the Durban City Orchestra, Wayne Richards, joins us to share more about the orchestra’s accompl…
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Rehab KZN: Telling Powerful Stories of Women Through Dance - 26 August 2026
Rehab KZN, formerly known as the KZN Dance Festival for Women, uses the power of dance to tell poignant stories of human emotion, resilience and lived experiences. The festival brings together five KZN-based dance groups in a collaborative celebration of artistic talent while confronting important …
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Chal Naach Let’s Dance: Celebrating Dance, Culture and Talent - 25 August 2026
Pavishen Paideya, Director of Rudra Dance Theatre, joins us to share more about Chal Naach Let’s Dance, an exciting celebration of dance, culture and spectacular talent taking place in Durban. He discusses the collaboration between participating dance academies, what audiences can expect from Rudra…
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