The Lunch Break
Supporting Survivors & Strengthening Communities: Cheshire Homes in Action - 05 December 2025
In our second CSI OB interview, we speak with Winnie Mkhize, Manager of Cheshire Homes, about the organisation’s frontline role in community upliftment—especially during initiatives like the 16 Days of Activism Against Women and Child Abuse. Winnie highlights how Cheshire Homes supports victims, th…
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Building Inclusive Futures: The Work of Cheshire Homes - 05 December 2025
On today’s CSI Outside Broadcast, we welcome Raven Naidoo, Chairperson of Cheshire Homes, to shine a light on the remarkable legacy and ongoing work of the global Cheshire Homes network. From its international beginnings to its impactful partnership with APD, Raven shares insights into the organisa…
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A Christmas Carol Comes Alive: Behind the Music with Des Govender - 04 December 2025
This Arts & Entertainment feature spotlights the festive stage production A Christmas Carol. Music director Des Govender joins us to share insights into her creative process, surprises audiences can expect in the musical score, and the importance of youth development through The Young Performers Pr…
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Dancing Into Adventure: Behind the Magic of Sinbad the Sailor - 03 December 2025
This afternoon on The Lunch Break, Varshan Sookhun shines the Arts & Entertainment Spotlight on two powerhouse performers bringing sparkle, rhythm, and pure festive magic to the stage in KickstArt Theatre Productions’ latest pantomime, Sinbad the Sailor. Joining Varshan in studio are acclaimed cho…
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35 Years of Hope: World AIDS Day with the Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust - 02 December 2025
In recognition of World AIDS Day, we reflect on the remarkable 35-year journey of the Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust (HACT) — an organisation rooted in compassion, community, and unwavering commitment. CEO Candace Moolman joins us to honour the lives lost, celebrate the resilience of survivors, and sp…
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Safe Stays: Protecting Your Property This Festive Season - 01 December 2025
As South Africa enters its busiest short-term rental season, property owners can expect a surge in holiday bookings — along with increased risks of properties being misused for parties and unlawful events. In this Lifestyle interview, short-term rental expert Nick Taylor, Managing Director of NOX i…
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Pedaling for Sight : A Journey of Hope with Joel Stransky- 28 November
South African rugby legend Joel Stransky joins us live from his 2,500km “Hope Ride From Sea to See” — a 14-day cycling journey from Durban to Swakopmund to raise funds for the LumoHawk Foundation, which provides eye tests and spectacles to children in underfunded schools. Joel shares highlights fr…
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Who Really Killed Chris Hani? : An Investigation with Chris Nicholson - 27 November 2025
32 years on, the mystery behind Chris Hani’s assassination remains. Retired judge and author Chris Nicholson discusses his new book, Who Really Killed Chris Hani, sharing fresh insights, eyewitness accounts, and untold details, while exploring why full justice has yet to be served in South Africa.
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Chris Jaftha: A Sensational Return to SA Television - 26 November 2025
This week on our SA Television feature, we sit down with one of the most charismatic and multifaceted talents in the industry — Chris Jaftha. Fresh from his standout lead role in Khaki Fever, which earned him a National Film and Television Award nomination, Chris joins us to talk about his remarkab…
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Tenant Risk, Rental Growth & The Road to 2026 - 25 November 2025
South Africa’s rental market is growing, but rising tenant vulnerability and tighter household budgets are creating new challenges. Waldo Marcus from TPN joins us to unpack key trends from the latest Rental Monitor, including rental escalations, festive-season budgeting pressures, provincial perfor…
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