South African actress Vele Manenje joins us to discuss her role as Evelyn on Skeem Saam and her latest nomination at the South African Film and Television Awards. She reflects on portraying powerful storylines, her previous SAFTAs win for Ring of Lies, her personal health journey, and the importance of mentorship following International Women's Day.

South African actress Vele Manenje joins us to discuss her role as Evelyn on Skeem Saam and her latest nomination at the South African Film and Television Awards. She reflects on portraying powerful storylines, her previous SAFTAs win for Ring of Lies, her personal health journey, and the importance of mentorship following International Women's Day.

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Spotlight on Vele Manenje: Craft, Courage and Celebrating Women - 09 March 2026

Electrical engineering expert Dr Andrew Dickson explains why energy-efficient appliances don’t always reduce electricity costs and how household behaviour and smart monitoring tools can help South Africans manage rising electricity tariffs and lower their monthly power bills.

Electrical engineering expert Dr Andrew Dickson explains why energy-efficient appliances don&rsquo;t always reduce electricity costs and how household behaviour and smart monitoring tools can help South Africans manage rising electricity tariffs and lower their monthly power bills.

Power Saving at Home: Are Energy-Efficient Appliances Really Saving You Money? - 06 March 2026

In Part 2, Colin Coleman discusses South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis and the work of the Youth Employment Service (YES) in creating meaningful job opportunities. He explores how empowering young people through skills and employment is key to economic growth, while sharing his insights on foreign investment and the country’s path forward.

In Part 2, Colin Coleman discusses South Africa&rsquo;s youth unemployment crisis and the work of the Youth Employment Service (YES) in creating meaningful job opportunities. He explores how empowering young people through skills and employment is key to economic growth, while sharing his insights on foreign investment and the country&rsquo;s path forward.

Colin Coleman: Economy, Activism & Youth Employment :Part 2 - 04 March 2026

In this meaningful conversation, Kumi Naidoo and Louisa Zondo reflect on the legacy of Riky Rick, exploring how his music, activism and deep family values continue to inspire social and environmental justice.

The episode also highlights the establishment of the Riky Rick & Anton Chaka Memorial Forest, honouring both Riky Rick and Anton Chaka, while encouraging South Africans to carry forward the spirit of healing, land ownership and collective action.

In this meaningful conversation, Kumi Naidoo and Louisa Zondo reflect on the legacy of Riky Rick, exploring how his music, activism and deep family values continue to inspire social and environmental justice.
The episode also highlights the establishment of the Riky Rick &amp; Anton Chaka Memorial Forest, honouring both Riky Rick and Anton Chaka, while encouraging South Africans to carry forward the spirit of healing, land ownership and collective action.

Spotlight on Vele Manenje: Craft, Courage and Celebrating Women - 09 March 2026

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