The Lunch Break
Love, Lies & Logins: Exposing Online Romance Scams This Valentine’s - 13 February 2026
As Valentine’s Day approaches, we unpack the dark side of digital romance with cyber safety expert Michael Buswell. From catfishing tactics and emotional manipulation to AI deepfakes and online photo risks, we explore how romance scammers operate, who they target, and the red flags to watch out for…
11:50
From Richards Bay to the Big Stage: Laughing Life with Akhil Maharaj - 12 February 2026
Rising comedian Akhil Maharaj joins the show to share his journey from Richards Bay to national comedy stages. He chats about his personal-life-inspired comedy style, performing at major showcases, promoting local talent, and navigating trends like dad jokes and political humour. A fun, insightful …
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Love, Lyrics & Life After the Hit: Cameron Emmanuel & Lequicia Astrid - 11 February 2026
Singer-songwriter duo Cameron Emmanuel and Lequicia Astrid join The Lunch Break for a Valentine’s-themed catch-up, reflecting on life after their hit Favourite Person. They share how making music together has strengthened their relationship, discuss wedding performances, upcoming projects, and the …
11:41
From the Block to the Big Stage: Tristan Perry on Finding His Funny - 10 February 2026
Rising Cape Town comedian Tristan Perry joins us for a lively conversation about his journey into stand-up comedy, fresh off his appearance at the Newcomer Comedy Showcase. He shares how his everyday experiences shape his storytelling, compares Cape Town and Joburg comedy audiences, and reflects on…
10:17
Redesign, Not Renovate: Escaping the Digital Transformation Trap in Banking - 09 February 2026
In this finance-focused conversation, Eshmael Mpabanga, Country Head at Intellect Design Arena South Africa, unpacks the growing risk facing financial institutions known as the “renovator’s trap.” He explains why incremental digital upgrades are no longer enough and why CEOs must take ownership of …
08:21
Discussion about S2's telenovela "Pimville" with Jason Willemse
Varshan Sookhun chats to TV star, Jason Willemse, who recently bagged a role in S2’s telenovela Pimville on The Lunch Break.
08:32
Inspirational transformation with sport for Ashraf Luddy - Wed, 4 Feb 2026
Varshan Sookhun chats to Cape youngster, Ashraf Luddy, who transformed his life by pursuing several codes of sport and achieving tops honors within each code.
07:43
A Discussion about SME Funding with Co-founder of Unconventional CA, Mentor and Business Coach, Jameel Khan - Tues, 3 Feb 2026
A R350 billion SME funding gap persists because many businesses are not funding ready. Varshan Sookhun discusses this further with Co-founder of Unconventional CA, Mentor and Business Coach, Jameel Khan.
07:54
Getting to know the South African Women in Dialogue Organisation & their Humanitarian Mission - Mon, 2 Feb 2026
Varshan Sookhun chats to a representative of the South African Women in Dialogue who gives us some background about the Organisation and its Humanitarian Mission.
10:06
A discussion about how AI is being integrated into personalized, on-demand viewing content with Leslie Adams - Fri, 30 Jan 2026
Varshan Sookhun chats to Leslie Adams about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being integrated into personalized, on-demand viewing content.
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