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MJ Givens Kgasi - 06 February 2025
A survey by OctaFX reveals that 82.4% of traders have encountered scams, with 41.9% falling victim due to promises of easy money.As forex trading gains…
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Entertainment News - 06 February 2025
Fans of classic Bollywood romances are in for a truly rare treat this Valentine’s Week ,Well at this point, we are not exactly sure whether we in South…
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Tim Carter, Head of Brand at PF - 05 February 2025
We’re already into the second month of the year and if you’ve not yet started to actualize those new year goals by getting to gym to keep fit and…
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Julie Noizeux Inder, Channel Manager for South Africa at Fortinet - 04 February 2025
We’ve all heard stories about how innocent, unsuspecting people become victims of online scams where someone is lured into a false relationship &ndash…
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Marc Lottering - 31 January 2025
There isn’t much left to say about my guest this afternoon other than the fact that he is one of our country’s best talents in entertainment…
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The Festival of Chariots - 17 January 2025
The Festival of Chariots is to be held on 25th January in Richards Bay. One of the organisers from ISKCON joins me now with details about the annual event.
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Andisa Mpisi - 16 January 2025
The theme for this year’s Poetry Africa programme has been selected to commemorate the centenary of Nelson Mandela’s first year at school.Andisa…
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Becca Hartle - 15 January 2025
The Addams Family Musical, currently on in Cape Town has been described as a blast of feel-good wholesomeness and antidote to gloom. It's no wonder the show…
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Dr Tarryn Dent - 14 January 2025
As South Africans, we’re a nation that lives outdoors and our pets do too. Here, it’s common to see dogs being taken for walks, playing in local…
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Zach Oster from Totem Bags - 13 January 2025
So, all you’re going to hear about this week, is matric results and the reopening of schools for the 2024 academic year. Yes, as the Summer Vacation…
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Rajesh Gopie - 10 January 20255
Rajesh Gopie, award winning actor, and International film coach and acting teacher joins me in studio now.Rajesh’s own training is from the Royal Central…
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Seth Shezi - 09 January 2025
Seth Shezi is the winner of Season 6 of Celebrity MasterChef South Africa, screened on S3.The travel, food and lifestyle content creator has been weaving…
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Rory Booth talks about his role in the family panto version of Puss In Boots - 16 December 2024
Rory Booth talks about his role in the family panto version of Puss In Boots.
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'Call Us Crazy' A Social Commentary on SA's Democracy - 12 December 2024
In commemoration of South Africa’s 30 years of democracy, the Market Theatre ends the year with Call Us Crazy, a fast-paced multi-conventional play that…
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Fair use debate hits the South African music scene - 13 December 2024
The debate around the fair use and fair dealings of artist songs in South Africa is set to cause a stir in the music industry Nick Matzukis, co-founder of the…
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Post matric journey: navigating the transition from classroom to career - 06 December 2024
Dr Deonita Damon's discusses the post matric journey: navigating the transition from classroom to career.
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Travel hacks to simplify your journey - 04 December 2024
If you’re travelling over the festive season, a digital health vault is the ‘life admin hack’ that will help you remember the most important thing you’re…
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Hike for Humanity charity initiative - 05 December 2024
Sewa International's Durban based officials Shikar Singh and Shivarlin Naicker discusses the organisation's fundraising initiative Hike for Humanity.
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Trailblazer Kovini Moodley gives us her view on Women in Business - 29 November 2024
Recently named 'Risk Manager of the Year' Kovini Moodley chats to Varshan about her business strategies and how her company serves to empower women
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Attorney Kelly Jade Reddy discusses Gender Based Violence #16DaysofActivism - 27 November 2024
Attorney Kelly Jade Reddy discusses Gender Based Violence and and legal remedies available for victims of abuse #16DaysofActivism.
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Attorney Kelly Jade Reddy discusses Gender Based Violence #16DaysofActivism - 27 November 2024
Attorney Kelly Jade Reddy discusses Gender Based Violence and and legal remedies available for victims of abuse #16DaysofActivism
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Dr Dale Creamer discusses men's health and interventional radiology - 26 November 2024
Interventional Radiologist Dr Dale Creamer discusses IR and what problems men have that can be fixed with IR instead of surgery.
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30 Years of Democracy: Maya Singh - 26 November 2024
The Lunch Break profiles veteran Maya Singh who played an important role in the promotion of multi racial sports during SA's Apartheid era.
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All-women curatorial team lead the Time of The Writer Festival - 03 December 2024
Dr Ismail Mahomed (Director, Centre for Creative Arts, UKZN) discusses the 28th edition of the Time of The Writer Festival headed by an all-women curatorial…
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Reality tv star Christina Devraj on The Lunch Break - 22 November 2024
Varshan Sookhun chats unfiltered with reality tv star Christina Devraj
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30 Years of Democracy: Gary Govindasamy - 22 November 2024
Media stalwart Gary Govindasamy is featured on Lotus fm's 30 Years of Democracy
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Transform year-end office parties into wellness events - 21 November 2024
Varshan Sookhun chats to Welo Helath expert about transforming year-end office parties into wellness events and employee wellness.
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30 Years of Democracy: Perunah Pillay - 19 November 2024
Sign Language Interpreter Perunah Pillay is featured on Lotus fm's 30 Years of Democracy.
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Varshan chats to Jennashree Govender, the first black woman CEO of the South African Millers Association - 15 November 2024
Varshan chats to Jennashree Govender, the first black woman CEO of the South African Millers Association, about her new position as well as business acumen as…
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Girmitiya Arrival Day Celebration - 15 November 2024
Members of the Hindu Unity Forum SA, Praneal Singh and Natt Naidoo joined Varshan for a studio discussion about the Girmitiya Arrival Day celebration in Durban
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Community doyen Lenny Naidu on SA's 30 Years of Democracy - 13 November 2024
As part of Lotus fm's 30 Years of Democracy campaign, Varshan chats to Lenny Naidu - President of the Andhra Maha Sabha South Africa and sporting, cultural and…
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Jason Willemse talks about his stint on Dichipi - 13 November 2024
Charming SA television personality, Jason Willemse talks to Varshan about his latest role in SABC 1’s comedy-drama DiChipi
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Durban Hindu Temple Fundraiser - 12 November 2024
Rajesh Soni (President of Board of Trustees, Durban Hindu Temple) talks about the fundraising movie night.
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GIO International Convention 2024 to be held in Durban - 11 November 2024
The GIO International Convention 2024 is set to take place in Durban from the 15th to 20th November.This landmark event, will bring together over 40…
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Crossing Over: Listener Thaneshan Kandasamy - 06 November 2024
Crossing Over: Listener Thaneshan Kandasamy
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08 November 2024
As part of our 30 Years of Democracy campaign, we profile Pietetmaritzburg based businessman and local councillor Victor Pillay - nominated as an 'unsung hero'…
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AI and the 5th Industrial Revolution, and how education can prepare the youth for it - 07 November 2024
Rita Govender (Leadership Facilitator and Transformational Coach) discusses AI and the 5th Industrial Revolution, and how education can prepare the youth for it
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Liam Magner chats about his latest theatre production "Retro Fest" - 06 November 2024
Veranda Panda's Liam Magner chats to Varshan about his latest theatre production "Retro Fest" starring himself along with Aaron and Lisa Mcilroy and Jane Magner
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Lotus fm "30 - 30" Dominic Naidoo - 05 November 2024
As part of our 30 Years of Democracy campaign, we profile Durban based Level 4 Tour Guide and Sustainability Advocate, Dominic Naidoo - nominated as an 'unsung…
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Superstar Singer Mohammed Faiz on The Lunch Break - 01 November 2024
Varshan chats exclusively to Superstar Singer 2 winner Mohammed Faiz about his latest track Tu Hi Tu and the Lotus fm chart topper Dekha Tenu
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ransport Month 2024: Township based delivery service - 29 October 2024
As South Africa celebrates Transport Month, Delivery Ka Speed, a township-based food delivery service, is at the forefront of driving both economic growth and…
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Dr.Rowin Munsamy on The Scent for Change - 28 October 2024
The Scent of Change - a cross cultural love story by DUT's Dr Verne Rowin Munsamy. It's about an Indian teenager who falls for a Black student during late…
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Crossing Over: Listener Premilla (Gandhinagar) - 23 October 2024
Crossing Over: Listener Premilla (Gandhinagar)
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Is the sugar industry lying to us? - 24 October 2024
Prof Sue Goldstein, a public health medicine specialist, and MD of the SAMRC/Wits Centre for Health Economics and Decision Science (PRICELESS SA), stresses the…
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Groundbreaking Breast Cancer Awareness Program - 22 October 2024
Varshan chats to Lovkesh Arora (CEO, Phitos Technologies). A significant step towards tackling breast cancer literacy and disparities in South Africa, Phithos…
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Cape Town International Kite Festival celebrates 30 years - 21 October 2024
This year the Cape Town International Kite Festival celebrates 30 years of flying for mental health awareness - a remarkable achievement of course to be able…
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Movie Review: Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video - 19 October 2024
Varshan Sookhun reviews Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, a 90s themed romantic comedy starring Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri
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Durban's Neetasha Singh Bugwandin in a candid conversation with Varshan Sookhun - 18 October 2024
Durban-born and bred Neetasha Singh Bugwandin has graced many catwalks around the world. Now a reality tv star and entrepreneuer, the long-legged beauty joined…
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SA's much loved comedian Barry Hilton on Mental Health Awareness and four decades of comedy - 16 October 2024
SA's much loved Comedian Barry Hilton joins Varshan in studio for a discussion on Mental Health Awareness and four decades of comedy
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Penny Naidoo shares her story of courage and hope #BreastCancerAwareness - 15 October 2024
Breast Cancer Awareness Month began on 1 October. It is a yearly campaign that aims to increase awareness of the disease, educate and offer support to those…
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Plant based foods - a popular choice among Gen Z :11 October 2024
Local Entrepreneur and follower of the plant based diet, Sahil Fakir discusses the popularity of the plant based food lifestyle among Gen Z and shares some…
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Science Film Festival hosted in Durban - 09 October 2024
Varshan chats to Sakhile Gumede - Centre for Creative Arts - UKZN about the Science Film Festival 2024: Inspiring Action for Nature Conservation
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European Film Festival in SA - 07 October 2024
Peter Rorvik, Co-director of the European Film Festival in SA chats about the selection of movies from local and international cinema to be screened at the…
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Fashion Entrepreneur and Reality TV Star Lenore Goss-Matjie gets candid with Varshan Sookhun - 04 October 2024
Fashion Entrepreneur and Reality TV Star Lenore Goss-Matjie gets candid with Varshan Sookhun. Lenore chats about her stint on Mommy's Club Sugar & Spice; and…
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Protecting yourself from uncertified electrical appliances - 02 October 2024
Following reports of a surge in uncertified electrical products sold on international online marketplaces, concerns are mounting over the potential risks these…
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360 photo booth trend in SA - 01 October 2024
Event Entertainment Hire company boss Kajal Pillay chats to Varshan about the 360 photo booth trend in SA and other technological advancements in the industry
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Lavanya Levida Govender is making SA proud as a teen pageant winner -30 September 2024
With more than 16 titles to her name, including the prestigious Miss Teenager Universe South Africa 2024, Merebank youngster, Lavanya Govender is aiming for…
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Child star Shivam Singh on his movie debut - 27 September 2024
12 year old Shivam Singh chats to Varshan about his acting debut in the locally produced film Greytown Girl
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Finance Expert Bradd Bendall on the South African Reserve Bank rate cut- 26 September 2024
Home owners can breathe a sigh of relief, as The South African Reserve Bank cut its (repo rate) by 25 basis points to 8%, the first cut since the Covid-19…