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Jozi's young music sensation Rajesh Rampersadh on Heritage Day - 24 September 2024
Varshan catches up with Jozi's young music sensation Rajesh Rampersadh on Heritage Day
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SA traditional musician Kem Chanlall on Indian Heritage - 24 September 2024
SA traditional musician Kem Chanlall chats to Varshan about bhojpuri music and the girmitiya legacy
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Bobby van Jaarsveld shares the details on 'Island of Treasure' - 20 September 2024
The new season of Tropika Island of Treasure starts on S3 on the 28th of September. Varshan chats to singer-songwriter Bobby van Jaarsveld, one of the…
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Crossing Over: Listener Praveena - 18 September 2024
Listener Praveena gets closure about a family related matter on Crossing-over with Psychic Medium Melissa Mahabeer
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Melvin Peters hosts a Heritage Day music concert - 18 September 2024
Melvin Peters, Durban based jazz pianist and church organist chats about his Heritage Day concert in collaboration with Bremer Kantorei St Stephani choir…
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Liesl Penniken shares the details on S2's gospel show Lofprysing - 12 September 2024
Popular singer turned television presenter Liesl Penniken shares the details on S2's brand new gospel music show 'Lofprysing'
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Tanya Pieterse on 'Reflective Memories' - 10 September 2024
Tanya Pieterse, a specialist in research consultation, co-author of a number of academic papers in journals and affiliate to the Oral History Association of…
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Is a career in video gaming sustainable - 09 September 2024
The gaming industry as a whole has evolved dramatically over the past few decades. From a niche hobby to a global entertainment powerhouse, gaming is big…
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Varshan Sookhun interviews UK's Top Health & - lifestyle Guru, Skip Archimedes, labelled in Asia as The Miracle Man11 September 2024
Varshan Sookhun interviews UK's Top Health & lifestyle Guru, Skip Archimedes, labelled in Asia as The Miracle Man
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Veteran actor-director Patrick Kenny brings his semi-biographical show to Ballito theatre - 06 September 2024
Varshan Sookhun catches up with veteran actor-director about his semi-biographical one-man show "Yesterday's Hero"
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Finance Expert and CEO Waseem Carrim chats to Varshan about the “Empowering Her” Seminar and Business Awards - 05 September 2024
Finance Expert and CEO Waseem Carrim chats to Varshan about the “Empowering Her” Seminar and Business Awards
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Crossing Over: Rosh - 04 September 2024
Listener Rosh interacts with Psychic Medium Melissa Mahabeer on the Crossing-over segment
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India's top dancers collab for the annual Jomba experience - 04 September 2024
This year’s Jomba Contemporary Dance Experience, hosted by the The UKZN Centre for Creative Arts' JOMBA! offers a cultural twist in the form of Indian…
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Crossing Over: Theesen Maistry - 28 August 2024
Listener Theesen Maistry interacts with Psychic Medium Melissa Mahabeer on the Crossing-over segment
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Entrepreneur and Author Katie Mohamed on "Brave, Today" - 30 August 2024
Entrepreneur and Author Katie Mohamed chats with Varshan about her book "Brave, Today" - It offers readers a guide to embracing their courage and living…
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A tribute to SA's favourite much loved teacher William Smith - 29 August 2024
SABC 2 Maths Guru Shaun Jacobs chars to Varshan about creating education content for television and pays a special tribute to veteran maths teacher William…
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Darren Reddy introduces his debut single Dil Dena - 28 August 2024
Cape Town based singer Darren Reddy gives us the lowdown on his debut single "Dil Dena" a vibrant Punjabi themed love song
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The state of the South African music industry - 26 August 2024
SA Music industry veteran Nick Matzukis discusses the current state of the South African Music Industry, and how to navigate it
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Exploring the spiritual journey with I Am Mel - 23 August 2024
Varshan chats to Spiritual Healer I Am Mel about discovering our soul’s true purpose and becoming the best version of ourselves
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Celebrating 44 Years of Compassionate Care: St Luke’s Combined Hospices - 21 August 2024
Varshan chats to DR Ronita Mahilall , CEO of St Lukes Combined Hospices about the organisation's 44 year milestone celebration of compassionate care
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Veteran journalist and Author David Williams on his latest book "The Corporate Revolutionary: Mervyn King" - 21 August 2024
In this authorised biography, best-selling author DAVID WILLIAMS recounts the extraordinary life story of a South African visionary Mervyn King. David chats to…
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Wandile Molebatsi on 'Breaking Down Borders' - 16 August 2024
Award winning producer Wandile Molebatsi chats to Varshan about SABC 1's new travelogue series 'Breaking Down Borders'. The 14 part series follows Paul…
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Fundraiser for Paraplegic Diving NPO - 12 August 2024
Viran Maniram is a paraplegic and wheelchair-bound as a result of a vehicle accident in 1997. Varshan catches up with him to learn more about Magazi's Learners…
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KZN Business Coach Marlene Powell shortlisted for Top Business Award - 13 August 2024
ActionCoach Marlene Powell chats about her selection for the Top Business Award and shares her expert advice for local businesses to thrive during an economic…
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Women's Day 2024 discussion with Leena Bachu - 09 August 2024
Varshan's Women’s Day guest is Occupational Therapist and Media Personality Leena Bachu. The conversation is about Leena’s humanitarian work within the…
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India Day SA 2024 - 08 August 2024
John Francis (President of the India Club) chats to Varshan about the India Day SA event
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Fundraiser for Baby Shivya - 07 August 2024
Shivya Gordhan, a bubbly 4-year-old, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and now needs a stem cell transplant. There are two separate events taking…
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The secret to an engaged workforce is a benefits programme that resonates - 06 August 2024
Building an incentive and benefits programme that resonates with employees is crucial in today's workplace environment, where many employees feel disengaged…
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uVuyo - music and dance in motion - 02 August 2024
The South African College of Music and the Centre for Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies at the University of Cape Town collaborate on uVuyo – Music and…
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Business Mogul TT Mbha gives us the details on LikeTyma LikeNtwana - 01 August 2024
SABC2 is set to premiere an innovative talk show, LikeTyma LikeNtwana, airing every Thursday at 8:30 pm starting 1 August 2024.What makes it more exciting is…
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Jonathan Shapiro and Craig Tanner discuss The Showerhead - 30 July 2024
Varshan Sookhun connects with controversial cartoonist Jonathan Shapiro (Zapiro) and documentary film maker Craig Tanner. Craig's latest film is a feature on…
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Melanie Kisten gives us the lowdown on He Said She Said They Said - 26 July 2024
Varshan Sookhun catches up with popular actress-dancer Melanie Kisten about her latest production titled "He Said She Said They Said"
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Personal trainer Videshal Singh chats about boxing and other sport as a means of well-being - 25 July 2024
Personal trainer Videshal Singh chats about boxing and other sport as a means of well-being for the youth
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KZN's Top Business Leader Claudette Sigamoney talks about empowering the woman entrepreneur - 24 July 2024
Newly appointed Executive Vice President of the South African Woman’s Forte & KZN's Top Business Leader Claudette Sigamoney talks about empowering the woman…
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The science of a successful side hustle - 22 July 2024
Salaries that aren’t keeping pace with rising costs are resulting in many South African consumers having to tighten their belts or look at ways of…
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Rishantha Naidu chats about her journey to Mrs SA 2024 - 19 July 2024
Rishantha Naidu chats about her journey to Mrs SA 2024
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Miss SA Natasha Joubert talks about 'Crown Chasers' - 11 July 2024
In the lead up to Miss SA 2024, Natasha Joubert chats to Varshan about hosting the S3 reality series 'Crown Chasers'. The show follows the journey of the…
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Visionary Leader Jeremiah Olamijuwon drives innovation and empowerment across Africa-15 July 2024
Varshan chats to visionary leader Jeremiah Olamijuwon about driving innovation and empowerment across Africa
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Rajesh Gopie chats about the Ambani Wedding - 15 July 2024
Award winning South African actor Rajesh Gopie chats to Varshan about attending the wedding reception of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant
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Gale Elson chats about iCare Mandela Month Initiatives - 12 July 2024
Gale Elson, Marketing Manager at NPO iCare chats to Varshan about the various options for public to get involved and change lives for Mandela Month
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The multi-talented Rory Booth on his role in the Young Performers Project - 28 June 2024
Writer, actor and musician Rory Booth is a principal cast member of the 2024 Young Performers Project, he joins a cast of 50 schools across all locations…
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CEO and Actuary Harry Scherzer will be discussing the role of the dollar in the state of the rand - 27 June 2024
The South African rand hit its strongest level in almost a year, trading at R18 to the dollar on Wednesday 19 June, as the country prepared to welcome a…
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Award winning fashion designer Balini Naidoo tells us how she’s making a statement with her fashion for the visually impaired - 21 June 2024
Award winning fashion designer Balini Naidoo tells us how she’s making a statement with her fashion for the visually impaired
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Youth icon Armand Joubert - 17 June 2024
Singer- songwriter Armand Joubert reflects on his career highlights and discusses his new album 'Amusant'
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Single Fathers and Parenting - 14 June 2024
Actor, Model and Entrepreneur Zweli Dube chats to Varshan about the joys and challenges of single father parenthood
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TAFTA on The Lunch Break - 13 June 2024
Famida Shamam (CEO, Tafta) Nobin Naidoo and Mansur Dalal (Chairperson of Common Age) chat about the non-profit organisation and public benefit organization
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Durban FilmMart Director Magdalene Reddy on the African Film Industry - 12 June 2024
In celebration of 30 years of democracy, the DFM 2024 programme will feature a compelling lineup of events, including "SA In Focus" sessions and the DFM Access…
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Shark Bite Survivor Caleb Swanepoel chats about his ocean experiences - 11 June 2024
WILDTRUST, has just released “Caleb: Beyond the Bite” - a short film following award-winning actor, para-athlete and shark bite survivor Caleb Swanepoel, and…
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Getting candid with Zahra Dada - 07 June 2024
One of Gen Z’s favourite social media stars, Zahra Dada joins Varshan in studio. Zahra chats about the milestones and achievements in her young career as a…
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Tongaat Tornado Disaster: SEWA International Interview - 06 June 2024
Tongaat Tornado Disaster: SEWA International Interview
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Kamal Maharaj on 'Ram and Sita' - 03 June 2024
Vishwa Shakti CEO Kamal Maharaj chats to Varshan about the theatrical production 'Ram and Sita'. The stage play incorporates technical wizardry and large cast…
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Nerusha Sadapal shares her Cannes Film Festival experience - 31 May 2024
'Film Fixer' Nerusha Sadapal chats about the representation of South African film at the Cannes Film Festival and the vibrant future of KZN film
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How big food is violating our right to nutritious food - 30 May 2024
The pilot episode of a new series, Chew on This, by the Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) focuses on how major food corporations are impacting consumers’ rights…
The Lunch BreakJacques Lagrange showcases Africa fashion in Switzerland - 29 May 2024
Varshan catches up with "King of Couture" Jacques Lagrange to find out more about his fashion showcase at the fifth annual African Heritage Expo held in…
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Akhil Boddu discusses careers in IT - 27 May 2024
Could the solution to youth unemployment be as straightforward as not relying on the government to generate jobs but encouraging young individuals to go out…