Durban bred Darrius Pillay is a chemical engineer and a talented classical singer. Varshan chatted to him about his music career and growing popularity.

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Interview with talented singer Darrius Pillay

As fuel prices continue to rise, some South Africans are reportedly stockpiling petrol and diesel at home but at what cost? We unpack the serious safety concerns, insurance implications, and financial risks linked to improper fuel storage with Wynand Van Vuuren. From fire hazards to rejected insurance claims, this conversation explores what households need to know before storing fuel at home.

As fuel prices continue to rise, some South Africans are reportedly stockpiling petrol and diesel at home but at what cost? We unpack the serious safety concerns, insurance implications, and financial risks linked to improper fuel storage with Wynand Van Vuuren. From fire hazards to rejected insurance claims, this conversation explores what households need to know before storing fuel at home.

Fuel Stockpiling Risks: What Every South African Household Should Know - 27 May 2026

AI is transforming the banking sector as financial institutions use smarter lending models and alternative data to assess creditworthiness more fairly and accurately. Eshmael Mpabanga joins us to discuss how AI-first lending is helping banks expand access to credit, support micro-entrepreneurs, and create more transparent, customer-focused financial solutions in South Africa.

AI is transforming the banking sector as financial institutions use smarter lending models and alternative data to assess creditworthiness more fairly and accurately. Eshmael Mpabanga joins us to discuss how AI-first lending is helping banks expand access to credit, support micro-entrepreneurs, and create more transparent, customer-focused financial solutions in South Africa.

AI-First Lending: How Smart Banking is Expanding Credit Access in South Africa - 26 May 2026

As Artificial Intelligence rapidly transforms the workplace, many employees still struggle to understand how AI can improve their day-to-day work. Sandra Botha from the Top Employers Institute joins us to unpack the growing gap between AI expectations and reality, the rise of “shadow AI” in organisations, and how emerging roles like the “AI Orchestrator” could reshape the future of work in South Africa.

As Artificial Intelligence rapidly transforms the workplace, many employees still struggle to understand how AI can improve their day-to-day work. Sandra Botha from the Top Employers Institute joins us to unpack the growing gap between AI expectations and reality, the rise of &ldquo;shadow AI&rdquo; in organisations, and how emerging roles like the &ldquo;AI Orchestrator&rdquo; could reshape the future of work in South Africa.

Interview with talented singer Darrius Pillay

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