As we get closer to the festive break, the team thought to bring you a story that may spread festive cheer for our listeners who have a soft spot for pets.

Our next guest will speak to us about their work as an animal rescue and their latest collaboration with Lucky Hustle to house man's best friend into their forever homes. So far, two dogs (Buster and Oscar) have found their forever homes. There is just one more furry friend, Titan, that needs to find a home with just 10 days to Christmas. To tell us more about the #KennelToTheCrib initiative and tell us more on how a person can adopt a dog, we are joined by...

Guest: Estelle Meldau, co-founder of Woodrock Animal Rescue

As we get closer to the festive break, the team thought to bring you a story that may spread festive cheer for our listeners who have a soft spot for pets.
Our next guest will speak to us about their work as an animal rescue and their latest collaboration with Lucky Hustle to house man's best friend into their forever homes. So far, two dogs (Buster and Oscar) have found their forever homes. There is just one more furry friend, Titan, that needs to find a home with just 10 days to Christmas. To tell us more about the #KennelToTheCrib initiative and tell us more on how a person can adopt a dog, we are joined by...
Guest: Estelle Meldau, co-founder of Woodrock Animal Rescue

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Festive Season: From the Kennel to the Crib initiative

Every year, the scientists and insitutions around the country help the South African National Biodiversity Institute to track the rich ecosystems, genetic diversity and species of our nation. This study provides evidence-based insights to guide policy, strengthen governance, and mobilise collective action across government, business, and civil society. This year marks the 20th anniversary of this National Biodiversity Assessment and highlights the importance of biodiversity as a national priority.

In this year's key cocnerns, the National Biodiversity Assessment outlined that climate change, unsustainable land and sea use, pollution, invasive alien species, reduced freshwater flows and illegal harvesting continue to adversely affect South Africa’s ecosystems and species. This impacts food production, water quality, jobs, tourism and our resilience to natural disasters. The good news is that we are improving our efforts when it comes to environmental management, community stewardship and restoration projects. To share his insights on this report at this significant milestone, we are joined by....

Guest: Prof Andrew Skowno - Lead for the National Biodiversity Assessment at the South African National Biodiversity Institute 

 

Every year, the scientists and insitutions around the country help the South African National Biodiversity Institute to track the rich ecosystems, genetic diversity and species of our nation. This study provides evidence-based insights to guide policy, strengthen governance, and mobilise collective action across government, business, and civil society. This year marks the 20th anniversary of this National Biodiversity Assessment and highlights the importance of biodiversity as a national priority.
In this year's key cocnerns, the National Biodiversity Assessment outlined that climate change, unsustainable land and sea use, pollution, invasive alien species, reduced freshwater flows and illegal harvesting continue to adversely affect South Africa&rsquo;s ecosystems and species. This impacts food production, water quality, jobs, tourism and our resilience to natural disasters. The good news is that we are improving our efforts when it comes to environmental management, community stewardship and restoration projects. To share his insights on this report at this significant milestone, we are joined by....
Guest: Prof Andrew Skowno - Lead for the National Biodiversity Assessment at the South African National Biodiversity Institute&nbsp;
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SANBI National Biodiversity Assessment 2025

Last week the ANC’s National General Council resolved that those who are members of the South African Communist Party sitting in joint election structures, must recuse themselves. This follows the SACP’s decision to go it alone in the next local government elections. Let's take a listen to what ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa said regarding the issue at the NGC…

Speaking at the NGC moments after President Ramaphosa's announcement, SACP’s first deputy general secretary Mandla Masukusaid that they welcome the announcement, but will still need to meet to iron out some of the grey areas…

LINK: CLIP-MASUKU-SACP

In this hour we speak to the SACP about their decision and also the future of the tripartite alliance going forward. Let's welcome now…

Guest: Mbulelo Mandlana - Spokesperson for the South African Communist Party

Last week the ANC&rsquo;s National General Council resolved that those who are members of the South African Communist Party sitting in joint election structures, must recuse themselves. This follows the SACP&rsquo;s decision to go it alone in the next local government elections. Let's take a listen to what ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa said regarding the issue at the NGC&hellip;
Speaking at the NGC moments after President Ramaphosa's announcement, SACP&rsquo;s first deputy general secretary Mandla Masuku said that they welcome the announcement, but will still need to meet to iron out some of the grey areas&hellip;
LINK: CLIP-MASUKU-SACP
In this hour we speak to the SACP about their decision and also the future of the tripartite alliance going forward. Let's welcome now&hellip;
Guest: Mbulelo Mandlana - Spokesperson for the South African Communist Party

Last week the ANC’s National General Council resolved that those who are members of the South African Communist Party sitting in joint election structures, must recuse themselves.

Our next guest hails from the streets of Tembisa, Gauteng and started his journey as a volunteer at Tembisa Info Radio before joining the growing powerhouse, YFM. He brought us megahits, acted on several household TV favorites and found record labels. 

He has become a cultural icon who juggles radio, entrepreneurship, writing new books and making music. This morning, he shares his latest EP: “Its My House: Chapter 1”. It is a double mixtape with Chapter 2 coming out on 16th Decembrr 2025. He also shares his upcoming books and latest corporate collaboration with VW. To tell us more about his expansive journey, we are joined by…

Guest: Sbusiso Leope - DJ, Producer, Author, Radio & TV Host and Entrepreneur 

Our next guest hails from the streets of Tembisa, Gauteng and started his journey as a volunteer at Tembisa Info Radio before joining the growing powerhouse, YFM. He brought us megahits, acted on several household TV favorites and found record labels. 
He has become a cultural icon who juggles radio, entrepreneurship, writing new books and making music. This morning, he shares his latest EP: &ldquo;Its My House: Chapter 1&rdquo;. It is a double mixtape with Chapter 2 coming out on 16th Decembrr 2025. He also shares his upcoming books and latest corporate collaboration with VW. To tell us more about his expansive journey, we are joined by&hellip;
Guest: Sbusiso Leope - DJ, Producer, Author, Radio &amp; TV Host and Entrepreneur&nbsp;

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