On The Lunch Break with Varshan Sookhun, Tshepo Kgapane, Product Lead at Blackbullion South Africa, unpacks why financial pressures are driving young South Africans towards online betting and gambling as a means of survival. He explores the risks of this trend and highlights smarter financial habits, including micro-savings and investments, to help young people build a more secure financial future.

On The Lunch Break with Varshan Sookhun, Tshepo Kgapane, Product Lead at Blackbullion South Africa, unpacks why financial pressures are driving young South Africans towards online betting and gambling as a means of survival. He explores the risks of this trend and highlights smarter financial habits, including micro-savings and investments, to help young people build a more secure financial future.

The Lunch Break

The Betting Trap: Is Financial Desperation Driving South Africa’s Youth to Online Gambling? - 05 November 2026

Local businesswoman Leean Maduray and artist Lisa Chella join us to share the inspiration behind their beautiful new Ramayana colouring and activity book, created to introduce younger generations to the rich stories, values and traditions of Hindu culture. Through storytelling and vibrant illustrations, the duo bring the timeless epic to life while celebrating the significance of Diwali, the Festival of Lights. We explore the creative journey behind this unique offering and how art and storytelling can help preserve and pass on cultural heritage to the next generation.

Local businesswoman Leean Maduray and artist Lisa Chella join us to share the inspiration behind their beautiful new Ramayana colouring and activity book, created to introduce younger generations to the rich stories, values and traditions of Hindu culture. Through storytelling and vibrant illustrations, the duo bring the timeless epic to life while celebrating the significance of Diwali, the Festival of Lights. We explore the creative journey behind this unique offering and how art and storytelling can help preserve and pass on cultural heritage to the next generation.

 Bringing the Ramayana to Life Through Art, Colour and Creativity - 04 November 2026

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.

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.

The Betting Trap: Is Financial Desperation Driving South Africa’s Youth to Online Gambling? - 05 November 2026

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