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

SABC 1’s It Started With A Thought features entrepreneur Zanda Isaacs, co-founder of Ting Tang Tea, a 100% black woman-owned wellness brand rooted in indigenous knowledge. She shares how traditional remedies were transformed into a modern business, the challenges of building a small enterprise, and the skills needed to succeed in a competitive industry. The discussion also explores the mental health benefits of tea and highlights her journey as an inspiring example of creativity, resilience, and purpose-driven innovation.

SABC 1&rsquo;s It Started With A Thought features entrepreneur Zanda Isaacs, co-founder of Ting Tang Tea, a 100% black woman-owned wellness brand rooted in indigenous knowledge. She shares how traditional remedies were transformed into a modern business, the challenges of building a small enterprise, and the skills needed to succeed in a competitive industry. The discussion also explores the mental health benefits of tea and highlights her journey as an inspiring example of creativity, resilience, and purpose-driven innovation.

From Indigenous Wisdom to Wellness Success: The Inspiring Story Behind Ting Tang Tea - 01 July 2026

We speak to Bobby Budai, Owner and Head Coach of Wanderers Gymnastics Centre, about the vital role gymnastics can play in childhood development. Once a key part of school physical education, gymnastics is now often missing from the curriculum raising concerns about physical literacy among children.

We speak to Bobby Budai, Owner and Head Coach of Wanderers Gymnastics Centre, about the vital role gymnastics can play in childhood development. Once a key part of school physical education, gymnastics is now often missing from the curriculum raising concerns about physical literacy among children.

Bringing Gymnastics Back: Building Stronger Bodies and Minds in South Africa - 30 June 2026

The Global Chinmaya Mission is celebrating its remarkable 75th anniversary, and as part of this milestone, the organisation will host the inspiring Man to Hanuman event in Chatsworth this coming weekend. Joining us is Pavan Maharaj from Chinmaya Mission South Africa to share the rich history of the global movement, the spiritual significance behind the "From Man to Hanuman" concept, and the importance of mass chanting as thousands of voices come together to recite the Hanuman Chalisa.

The Global Chinmaya Mission is celebrating its remarkable 75th anniversary, and as part of this milestone, the organisation will host the inspiring Man to Hanuman event in Chatsworth this coming weekend. Joining us is Pavan Maharaj from Chinmaya Mission South Africa to share the rich history of the global movement, the spiritual significance behind the "From Man to Hanuman" concept, and the importance of mass chanting as thousands of voices come together to recite the Hanuman Chalisa.

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

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