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The Lunch Break#Covid19 Taking Care of our Mental Health during #Lockdown
#COVID19 #ChooseLife Interview with Masutane Modjadji from the SA Federation for Mental Health, about taking care of our mental health during lockdown and…
The Lunch Break#Covid19 Interview with author Sarah Bullen.
#COVID19 #ChooseLife Ever wanted to write a book? The Lockdown period is a good time to start. Varshan chatted to author Sarah Bullen about her new book ‘Write…
The Lunch Break#Coronavirus - Impact on Blind & Visually Impaired South Africans
#COVID19 #ChooseLife The Cape Town Society for the Blind, says that the coronavirus will impact the lives of 400 000 blind people and almost a million visually…
The Lunch Break#Coronavirus - How to discern what is Fake News on social media
#COVID19 #ChooseLife Children and teens are consuming information about the Coronavirus on Apps like TikTok, Instagram, or Snapchat. However, the sheer volume…
The Lunch BreakManaging Coronavirus in the Workplace
#COVID19 #ChooseLife Varshan, on the Lunch Break show, chatted to Shane Johnson, Professional Support Lawyer at Webber Wentzel, about how employers can manage…
The Lunch BreakShowbizz couple Aaron Mcilroy and Lisa Bobbert
Varshan Sookhun chats to showbizz couple Aaron Mcilroy and Lisa Bobbert
The Lunch BreakWoodrock Animal Rescue - Interview with founder Estelle Maldue
Varshan, chatted to Estelle Maldue, founder of Woodrock Animal Rescue, South Africa’s oldest pro-life rescue centre for homeless, neglected and injured…
The Lunch BreakVarshan Sookhun interviews Gurshinder Singh and Tiger Singh on the Lunch Break
Pro Wrestling star Gurshinder Singh and the legendary Tiger Singh were Varshan Sookhun's Lunch Break guests on Tuesday afternoon. Gurshinder and Tiger were in…
The Lunch BreakTeen Suicide Prevention Interview with SADAG's Kayla Phillips
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) aims to educate friends, parents, family, loved ones, teachers and communities to ACT to help prevent…
The Lunch BreakLove Notes - Relationship & Dating Advice
Lotus FM Producer Pravina Maharaj caught up with Relationship & Executive Coach Shelley Lewin to find out how couples can bring more romance into their…
The Lunch BreakLove Notes - The history of Valentine's Day Cards
Lotus FM Producer Pravina Maharaj highlights some interesting facts about the history of the Valentine's Day Card.
The Lunch BreakLove Notes -The History of Valentine's Day
Ever wonder how the celebration of Valentine's Day originated? Lotus FM Producer Pravina Maharaj explores some of the interesting histories around Valentine's…
The Lunch BreakBhai's Cafe lead actors Mehboob Bawa & Suraya Rose Santos
Varshan Sookhun in conversation with actors Mehboob Bawa and Suraya Rose Santos. An exclusive discussion about their new movie Bhai's Cafe.
The Lunch BreakDangers of Using Public WIFI - Interview with Carey van Vlaanderen
Many people just can’t resist the temptation of free public WIFI – but unfortunately, malicious WIFI hotspots can be found in many public venues, so taking…
The Lunch BreakAuthor Kesh Sukhu Interview - 'The Function of Apartheid'
Kesh Sukhu is a South African born writer who champions fair and equal rights. He recently debuted his first full-length novel 'The Function of Apartheid'…
The Lunch BreakHeart to heart with Shashika Mooruth
Shashika Mooruth has proven over her many years in the music industry that only the strongest survive. Her career began at the age of 7 in 1971, with raw…
The Lunch BreakDiet Trends for a New Decade
Varshan Sookhun chatted to Faaizah Laher, Association for Dietetics in South Africa (ADSA) spokesperson and Registered Dietitian, about the significant…
The Lunch BreakThe Answer Series Study Guides Available to Teachers for Free
The Answer Series has made the digital version of the study guides available to all teachers across the country for FREE. The Answer Series covers all major…
The Lunch Break'Truth Workshop' Blog for Consumers - Interview with attorney Trudie Broekmann
Consumer Attorney Trudie Broekmann, has created a blog entitled “Truth Workshop” providing insider advice by experts to consumers. The blog offers sound advice…
The Lunch BreakWARNING SIGNS OF A BOGUS COLLEGE - Interview with Nola Payne
Nola Payne, Head of Faculty at the Independent Institute of Education, warns matriculants not to fall prey to bogus colleges. Prospective students can find a…
The Lunch BreakFormer eThekwini Deputy Mayor, Logie Naidoo paid a visit to the Lotus FM studio .
Varshan quizzed the witty, political stalwart on his newfound success in the entertainment sphere.
The Lunch BreakComedian - Cyril Basker
Durban born funny guy, Cyril Basker has an interesting story about how he landed himself a job as a comedian. Cyril chatted to Varshan on The Lunch Break
The Lunch BreakMo Vawda - Durban Comedian
Mo Vawda is fast-becoming the most sought-after comedian in Durban. He was Varshan's 'Friday the 13th' guest on Celebrity All Access. Mo gets totally candid…
The Lunch BreakLeeanda Reddy and Kaseran Pillay
Highly acclaimed SA actress, Leeanda Reddy dropped by at the Lotus FM studio recently. Lunch Break host, Varshan Sookhun was taken by surprise when popular…
The Lunch BreakLunch Break interview with Zakeeya Patel
Bubbly television and movie star, Zakeeya Patel dropped by for Lunch with Varshan Sookhun on 22 November. During this candid conversation, Zakeeya shared…
The Lunch BreakMelanie Kisten Interview
Popular stage and television star, Melanie Kisten dropped by at the studio for Lunch Break with Varshan Sookhun. It was a fun-filled chat as Melanie got candid…
The Lunch BreakWomen's Month Interview with Vanitha Murugan
"For Women's Month, the Lunch Break profiled six 'home executive' women who have started up their own businesses or utilise basic skills to generate an income…
The Lunch BreakWomen's Month Interview with Afrose Akbar
"For Women's Month, the Lunch Break profiled six 'home executive' women who have started up their own businesses or utilise basic skills to generate an income…
The Lunch BreakWomen's Month Interview with Reanie Padayachee
"For Women's Month, the Lunch Break profiled six 'home executive' women who have started up their own businesses or utilise basic skills to generate an income…
The Lunch BreakWomen's Month Interview with Kalay Moodley
"For Women's Month, the Lunch Break profiled six 'home executive' women who have started up their own businesses or utilise basic skills to generate an income…
The Lunch BreakWomen's Month Interview with Mumsy Naraidu
"For Women's Month, the Lunch Break profiled six 'home executive' women who have started up their own businesses or utilise basic skills to generate an income…
The Lunch BreakWomen's Month Interview with Ayla Rambaran
"For Women's Month, the Lunch Break profiled six 'home executive' women who have started up their own businesses or utilise basic skills to generate an income…
The Lunch BreakEXTREME SPORTS STAR CHRIS HEARN - INTERVIEW
Chris Hearn, a former model, and sportsman had to make a decision that would change his life forever – a much-needed operation that would mean him losing a…
The Lunch BreakBHARTI PATEL - SA FEDERATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH INTERVIEW
Interview with Bharti Patel, National Executive Director of the South African Federation for Mental Health, about July being commemorated as Psycho-social…
The Lunch BreakJOHNNY CLEGG TRIBUTE
Producer Pravina Maharaj pays tribute to the iconic musician Johnny Clegg.
The Lunch BreakPAWS R US - MANDELA DAY INTERVIEW
Animal lovers! Find out how you can support the awesome non-profit animal rescue organisation PAWS R US for Mandela Day.
The Lunch BreakHIGHWAY HOSPICE MANDELA DAY INITIATIVE
The Highway Hospice has something special planned for Mandela Day. Find out how you can support one of Durban's oldest non-profit organisations.
The Lunch BreakCHILDLINE GAUTENG - MANDELA DAY CHARITY AUCTION
Looking for a great cause to support this Mandela Day? Producer Pravina Maharaj found out more about Childline Gauteng's Mandela Day Charity Auction.
The Lunch BreakMELANIE LUBBE INTERVIEW
Interview with Melanie Lubbe who is a person of short stature, speaking about the genetic condition Dwarfism and the dos and don'ts of when interacting with a…
The Lunch BreakPOSTNATAL DEPRESSION AFFECTING MEN
One in 10 men experience postnatal depression either during their partner’s pregnancy or up to one year following the birth of their child, this is according…
The Lunch BreakAUTHOR CHANISSE KARA INTERVIEW
Durban author Chanisse Kara has written six books, four of which form part of her Omen Swift series and writes under the pen name CK Kara. She spoke to Varshan…
The Lunch BreakMaria Isabella Valaskatzis Interview
Varshan Sookhun caught up with the glamorous fashion model and entrepreneur Maria Isabella Valaskatzis to find out about her beauty secrets and rise to…
The Lunch BreakLotus FM Sport Presenters Predict 2019 Cricket WC Winners
Producer Pravina Maharaj got Lotus Fm Sports jocks Althaf Suleman, Lenisha Pakkiri and Feroz Shaik, to share their 2019 Cricket World Cup predictions.
The Lunch BreakPART 3 - RAMADAN SERIES BY RAEESA MAHOMED
Listen to the final part of the special Ramadan series presented by Raeesa Mahomed.
The Lunch BreakPART 2 RAMADAN SERIES BY RAEESA MAHOMED
Listen to part 2 of a special Ramadan series presented by Raeesa Mahomed.
The Lunch BreakPART 1 RAMADAN SERIES BY RAEESA MAHOMED
Listen to part 1 of a special Ramadan series presented by Raeesa Mahomed.
The Lunch BreakWORLD BAKING DAY INTERVIEW WITH PASTRY CHEF CARMEN EKSTEEN
Producer Pravina Maharaj spoke to Pastry Chef Carmen Eksteen about the popular cake flavours in SA and how to bake a flop-proof cake.
The Lunch BreakINTERVIEW: STROKE SURVIVORS FOUNDATION CO-FOUNDER GEORGE SCOLA
George Scola was in his 30s when he suffered a stroke. He co-founded The Stroke Survivors Foundation which offers support to other fellow stroke survivors and…
The Lunch BreakEWAN STRYDOM INTERVIEW
Varshan Sookhun chats to TV & Radio star Ewan Strydom about his journey on SABC 3's Expresso.
The Lunch BreakASHISH GANGAPERSAD INTERVIEW
Varshan caught up with TV & Movie star Ashish Gangapersad to chat about his forthcoming projects.
The Lunch BreakSIDDIQA SOOFIE INTERVIEW
Varshan spoke to social media comedy sensation Siddiqa Soofie about her passion for comedy.
The Lunch BreakInterview about Autism with Jayanti Ramnath
April is Autism Awareness Month. Pravina Maharaj, Lotus FM producer, spoke to Jayanti Ramnath, an occupational therapist, about the signs & symptoms of an…
The Lunch BreakInterview: SA words included in Oxford Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary recently published its latest update which includes a selection of words from South Africa. Professor Rufus Gouws discussed these…
The Lunch BreakINTERVIEW WITH RAEESA MAHOMED - THE EVOLUTION OF RADIO
On The Lunch Break, Varshan Sookhun, enjoyed having Lotus FM's Drama Producer Raeesa Mahomed in studio to chat about the Evolution of Radio.
The Lunch BreakSouth African Paralympian : Kgothatso Montjane
In keeping with the SABC Disability 360 policy, the Lunch Break caught up with Kgothatso Montjane. KG, as she's known, is a South African Paralympian who's…
The Lunch BreakNational Disability Rights Awareness
KZN Chairperson of Provincial Executive Committee of the South African Council for the Blind, Mr Mncedisi Mdunyelwa. He will unpack the needs of the…
The Lunch BreakCerebral Palsy - Part 2
Interview with Scado Mkhondo- A born-free female from Daveyton currently studying TV and Radio Presenting and hopes to one day achieve her dream of on-air…
The Lunch BreakCerebral Palsy - Part 1
Interview with Scado Mkhondo- A born-free female from Daveyton currently studying TV and Radio Presenting and hopes to one day achieve her dream of on-air…
The Lunch BreakInternational Suicide Prevention Month and Day.
September amongst other things, is also International Suicide Prevention Month with the day being observed on the 10th of September 2018. The Lunch Break had a…
The Lunch BreakDown Syndrome World Swim Champs
The Lunch Break had the opportunity of talking to one of the mum's of the Downs Syndrome South African Swimming Team. The team has made history at the 8th…