Guest: Keenan Meyer - South African pianist and composer

We end on a jazzy note with the sounds of Keenan Meyer soothing us into the weekend. Jazz lovers refer to him as a renowned pianist and composer with captivating performances and innovative compositions. He is fairly young and already
earned the respect of the jazz market and now joins us to talk about why he chose this genre.

Guest: Keenan Meyer - South African pianist and&nbsp;composer
We end on a jazzy note with the sounds of Keenan Meyer soothing us into the weekend. Jazz lovers refer to him as a renowned pianist and composer with captivating performances and innovative compositions. He is fairly young and already earned the respect of the jazz market and now joins us to talk&nbsp;about why he chose this genre.

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Friday Wind Down with Keenan Meyer

Our next guests have launched a new report on the emotional, social, and psychological well-being of the boy child in South Africa. The “State of the Boy Child” report is a powerful national mirror—one that reveals both crisis and opportunity. The data is clear: boys are not only willing to change, they are desperate for the chance to do so. In the report, mentors recorded a rise in emotional intelligence with an 86% increase in emotional openness among boys. Between 2022 and 2024, “What About The Boys” programme has reached over 60,000 boys and 180 schools with active participants. The report has noted that 81% of teachers saw better class participation and a 67% reduction in incidents of bullying. Our next guests argue that by investing in raising better men; we are investing in a safer and more empathetic South Africa. 

Guest: Sechaba Motsieloa - Executive at Empowaworx and Empowahim.

Guest: Refiloe Mohale - GM Of The YouthStart Foundation.

Guest: Kabelo Chabalala - compiler of the State Of The Boy Child 3-year Impact Report.

Our next guests have launched a new report on the emotional, social, and psychological well-being of the boy child in&nbsp;South Africa. The &ldquo;State of the Boy Child&rdquo; report is a powerful national mirror&mdash;one that reveals both crisis and opportunity. The data is clear: boys are not only willing to change, they are desperate for the chance to do so. In the report, mentors recorded a rise in emotional intelligence with an 86% increase in emotional openness among boys. Between 2022 and 2024, &ldquo;What About The Boys&rdquo; programme has reached over 60,000 boys and 180 schools with active participants. The report has noted that 81% of teachers saw better class participation and a 67% reduction in incidents of bullying. Our next guests argue that by investing in raising better men; we are investing in a safer and more empathetic South Africa.&nbsp;
Guest: Sechaba Motsieloa - Executive at Empowaworx and Empowahim.
Guest: Refiloe Mohale - GM Of The YouthStart Foundation.
Guest: Kabelo Chabalala - compiler of the State Of The Boy Child 3-year Impact Report.

What About the Boys? 

Our next guest hails from Cape Town, but his musical talent transported him to the streets of New York. His musical journey began at the age of six when his curiosity led him to sneak out of his home to watch his father’s reggae band rehearse. The rest is history. His sound blends reggae, jazz, African music, and gospel.

This self-taught drummer has worked alongside prominent South Africa and international artists such as Larry Klien, Sona Jobarteh, Terry Lyne Carrington, Kris Davis, Freshly Ground, Mandisi Dyantyis, Maquis Hill, Elena Pinderhughes, Sibongile Khumalo, McCoy Mrubata, Judith Sephuma, Ruth Tafebe, Luciano, Eric Donaldson, Gloria Bosman and many more. Today, he joins us to talk about his new album: Ithemba Elitsha – A New Hope. He describes this body of work a a tribute to community, faith, and the power of dreams. He will also share more information about his upcoming tour in July. 

Guest: Lumanyano Bizana - award-winning drummer, composer, producer, and bandleader of the Unity Band.

Our next guest hails from Cape Town, but his musical talent transported him to the streets of New York. His musical journey began at the age of six when his curiosity led him to sneak out of his home to watch his father&rsquo;s reggae band rehearse. The rest is history. His sound blends reggae, jazz, African music, and gospel.
This self-taught drummer has worked alongside prominent South Africa and international artists such as Larry Klien, Sona Jobarteh, Terry Lyne Carrington, Kris Davis, Freshly Ground, Mandisi Dyantyis, Maquis Hill, Elena Pinderhughes, Sibongile Khumalo, McCoy Mrubata, Judith Sephuma, Ruth Tafebe, Luciano, Eric Donaldson, Gloria Bosman and many more. Today, he joins us to talk about his new album: Ithemba Elitsha &ndash; A New Hope. He describes this body of work a a tribute to community, faith, and the power of dreams. He will also share more information about his upcoming tour in July.&nbsp;
Guest: Lumanyano Bizana - award-winning drummer, composer, producer, and bandleader of the Unity Band.

Friday Wind Down with Lumanyano Mzi  

The Gauteng Provincial Government has been leading a multi-sectoral Integrated Service Delivery Operation in Emfuleni Local Municipality from 2 to 8 June 2025. Due to the urgent service delivery needs identified during this period, the operation was extended by an additional week. This initiative forms part of a broader provincial strategy to improve the visibility and quality of essential services and is being implemented in collaboration with local municipalities.

Importantly, this operation supports Operation Phakama Vaal – a flagship initiative of Emfuleni Local Municipality aimed at restoring dignity, accelerating service delivery, and creating a clean and liveable environment for residents. The operation also builds on the April 2025 signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Premier Panyaza Lesufi and all Gauteng mayors. The MoU facilitates cross-municipal cooperation to fast-track service delivery, enable infrastructure support, and strengthen intergovernmental collaboration across the province.

Guest: MEC Jacob Mamabolo - Gauteng MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and Infrastructure Development

Guest: Mayor Sipho Radebe - Emfuleni Local Municipality

The Gauteng Provincial Government has been leading a multi-sectoral Integrated Service Delivery Operation in Emfuleni Local Municipality from 2 to 8 June 2025. Due to the urgent service delivery needs identified during this period, the operation was extended by an additional week. This initiative forms part of a broader provincial strategy to improve the visibility and quality of essential services and is being implemented in collaboration with local municipalities.
Importantly, this operation supports Operation Phakama Vaal &ndash; a flagship initiative of Emfuleni Local Municipality aimed at restoring dignity, accelerating service delivery, and creating a clean and liveable environment for residents. The operation also builds on the April 2025 signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Premier Panyaza Lesufi and all Gauteng mayors. The MoU facilitates cross-municipal cooperation to fast-track service delivery, enable infrastructure support, and strengthen intergovernmental collaboration across the province.
Guest: MEC Jacob Mamabolo - Gauteng MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and Infrastructure Development
Guest: Mayor Sipho Radebe - Emfuleni Local Municipality

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