On Lunch Break with Varshan Sookhun, we chat to Catherine Swanepoel, Chief Growth Officer and Co-founder of BackaBuddy, about the power of crowdfunding and how South Africans are coming together to support individuals, communities and charitable causes. She shares insights into the evolving culture of giving, sustainable fundraising, the importance of storytelling and how technology and AI are shaping the future of social impact while keeping humanity at the heart of giving.

On Lunch Break with Varshan Sookhun, we chat to Catherine Swanepoel, Chief Growth Officer and Co-founder of BackaBuddy, about the power of crowdfunding and how South Africans are coming together to support individuals, communities and charitable causes. She shares insights into the evolving culture of giving, sustainable fundraising, the importance of storytelling and how technology and AI are shaping the future of social impact while keeping humanity at the heart of giving.

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BackaBuddy: Inspiring a Culture of Giving and Making a Difference - 03 November 2026

South Africa observes Disability Rights Awareness Month from 3 November to 3 December each
year. This period provides an important opportunity to promote the rights, dignity, inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities and to encourage society to challenge stereotypes and create meaningful opportunities. Varshan Sookhun chats to Actor and Disability Activist, Menzi Nxumalo, who through his NPO NOKUSA, is promoting workplace inclusion and youth empowerment for children and teens with disabilities.

South Africa observes Disability Rights Awareness Month from 3 November to 3 December each year. This period provides an important opportunity to promote the rights, dignity, inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities and to encourage society to challenge stereotypes and create meaningful opportunities. Varshan Sookhun chats to Actor and Disability Activist, Menzi Nxumalo, who through his NPO NOKUSA, is promoting workplace inclusion and youth empowerment for children and teens with disabilities.

Actor and Disability Activist, Menzi Nxumalo - Mon, 2 Nov 2026

Varshan Sookhun is joined by the dynamic cast of the brand new comedy-drama family series "How To Ruin Diwali: Meet The Parents" who chat about the chaos that ensues when a Zulu family and an Indian medical dynasty come together for Diwali.

Varshan Sookhun is joined by the dynamic cast of the brand new comedy-drama family series "How To Ruin Diwali: Meet The Parents" who chat about the chaos that ensues when a Zulu family and an Indian medical dynasty come together for Diwali.

Cast of How To Ruin Diwali: Meet The Parents - Fri, 30 Oct 2026

Varshan Sookhun chats to Actor-singer-writer, Rory Booth, about his latest single titled "FLY". It’s a song dedicated to his mom as it offers comfort to people experiencing grief while raising awareness of breast cancer.

Varshan Sookhun chats to Actor-singer-writer, Rory Booth, about his latest single titled "FLY". It&rsquo;s a song dedicated to his mom as it offers comfort to people experiencing grief while raising awareness of breast cancer.

BackaBuddy: Inspiring a Culture of Giving and Making a Difference - 03 November 2026

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