Vishwa Shakti's latest dance drama, Beyond the Waves, brings the inspiring story of the Girmitiyas to life through music, dance, and storytelling. Kamal Maharaj joins us to discuss the production, youth involvement in the arts, and the importance of preserving cultural heritage through performance.

Vishwa Shakti's latest dance drama, Beyond the Waves, brings the inspiring story of the Girmitiyas to life through music, dance, and storytelling. Kamal Maharaj joins us to discuss the production, youth involvement in the arts, and the importance of preserving cultural heritage through performance.

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Beyond the Waves: Bringing the Story of the Girmitiyas to Life Through Dance and Drama - 05 June 2026

We speak with Wayne Sorour about how smart home and building automation is changing the way we approach safety, security, and risk management. From AI-driven surveillance and smart access control to automated lighting and blinds, these technologies are moving beyond luxury features into practical tools for preventing risk and improving response times. We also explore how this shift could influence the insurance industry, including how insurers assess risk and potentially reward smarter, more secure properties.

We speak with Wayne Sorour about how smart home and building automation is changing the way we approach safety, security, and risk management. From AI-driven surveillance and smart access control to automated lighting and blinds, these technologies are moving beyond luxury features into practical tools for preventing risk and improving response times. We also explore how this shift could influence the insurance industry, including how insurers assess risk and potentially reward smarter, more secure properties.

Smart Homes, Safer Futures: How Automation is Redefining Security & Insurance - 04 June 2026

This episode of The Lunch Break features celebrated South African actress Dr Leleti Khumalo, reflecting on her distinguished three-decade career and recent Honorary Doctorate of Laws. She shares insights into her iconic roles in productions such as Sarafina!, Yesterday, Hotel Rwanda, Invictus, Uzalo, and Imbewu, as well as her journey across theatre, film, and television.

The conversation also explores the return of the remastered Sarafina! to cinemas for Youth Day, its connection to the Soweto Uprising, and South Africa’s growing global recognition in film, including its spotlight at the 2027 Berlinale European Film Market.

This episode of The Lunch Break features celebrated South African actress Dr Leleti Khumalo, reflecting on her distinguished three-decade career and recent Honorary Doctorate of Laws. She shares insights into her iconic roles in productions such as Sarafina!, Yesterday, Hotel Rwanda, Invictus, Uzalo, and Imbewu, as well as her journey across theatre, film, and television.
The conversation also explores the return of the remastered Sarafina! to cinemas for Youth Day, its connection to the Soweto Uprising, and South Africa&rsquo;s growing global recognition in film, including its spotlight at the 2027 Berlinale European Film Market.

Dr Leleti Khumalo: Celebrating a Legacy of Storytelling and the Return of Sarafina! - 03 June 2026

We speak to Power and Energy Expert, Professor Vally Padayachee former Executive Manager at Eskom and former Senior Executive at City Power Johannesburg for a deeper analysis of the crisis.

We speak to Power and Energy Expert, Professor Vally Padayachee former Executive Manager at Eskom and former Senior Executive at City Power Johannesburg for a deeper analysis of the crisis.

Beyond the Waves: Bringing the Story of the Girmitiyas to Life Through Dance and Drama - 05 June 2026

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