The Jet Set Breakfast
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Precious Hlazo, COO of the Women in Sport South African Initiative (WISSAI), joins The Alternative Breakfast to discuss the urgent push for equality, representation, and structural transformation for women in South African sport ahead of the organisation’s official launch.
May 11, 20269 min
Festival curator Carlo Mombelli joins The Alternative Breakfast to discuss how the 2026 Wits Standard Bank Piano Festival is celebrating South Africa’s rich jazz piano heritage while connecting local musical traditions to the global history and future of the instrument.
May 11, 202620 min
Motoring analyst Nico Smit joins the conversation to unpack the latest pressures facing South African motorists, from rising fuel prices to shifting consumer behaviour and the real cost of keeping cars on the road in 2026.
May 11, 202610 min
Bongiwe Msweli joins The Alternative Breakfast to unpack the legal responsibilities of municipalities and Eskom as paying residents increasingly face the threat of electricity cuts despite settling their accounts.
May 11, 202615 min
Sibongile Walaza joins The Alternative Breakfast to unpack the 2026 flu season, the mutated Influenza A (H3N2) subclade K strain, and why seasonal influenza continues to remain one of the world’s most underestimated public health threats.
May 11, 202616 min
Ralph Mathekga joins The Alternative Breakfast to unpack growing ideological tensions inside the Government of National Unity and what early political positioning ahead of the 2026 municipal elections reveals about the future of coalition politics in South Africa.
May 11, 202617 min
ON SOCIALS OceanEL: Ocean EL unpacks the week’s biggest trending conversations — from football rivalry drama and Mother’s Day memories to social media pressure, “soft life” culture, and the hilarious everyday signs that someone is secretly rich in South Africa
May 11, 20266 min
ON SCREENS – with Wenzile Albert takes a nostalgic look at iconic South African television and unpacks the excitement, memories and cultural significance surrounding the return of Top Billing
May 11, 20268 min
ALTERNATIVE FAMILY MEETING: This Mother’s Day, the Alternative Family Meeting asks a deeply emotional question: “When did you start to realise that you didn’t know your mother as just a human being?”
May 11, 20266 min
PARENTING: Parenting Part 2: Gareth Carter joins survivors Bruce and Khulu for a powerful conversation about addiction, recovery and the difficult realities of intervention
May 11, 202633 min
THOUGHTS: Political economist Siyabonga Hadebe joins The Alternative Breakfast to unpack how South Africa’s modern anti-immigrant tensions are deeply connected to centuries of labour exploitation, colonial extraction, and a global economic system that continues to divide vulnerable workers against one another.
May 11, 202615 min
NEWS ROUND UP: NCO Dube joins The Alternative Breakfast to unpack the Constitutional Court’s explosive Phala Phala judgment and what it reveals about parliamentary accountability, presidential power, and the state of South Africa’s democracy
May 11, 202626 min
FEATURE: The Alternative Family Meeting - We open up a complex and deeply personal conversation about domestic workers in South Africa — exploring trust, power dynamics, labour rights, and whether households are truly treating the people who care for their homes and children with dignity and fairness
May 10, 202634 min
TRAVEL: Travel Content Creator, Pumeza Cingo, joins us to share three incredible local winter travel destinations — from the mountains of Lesotho to the forests of Hogsback and the wild beauty of Kruger National Park.
May 4, 20269 min
NEWS ROUND UP WITH NCO DUBE: A conversation with Nco Dube unpacking his argument that the ANC’s renewal project has effectively collapsed, using the Tolashe saga as a case study of failed accountability and deeper internal power struggles
May 4, 202619 min
PARENTING: A conversation with Gareth Carter, Certified Case Manager Interventionist and Director at Change Addiction Rehab, on how families can intervene when a loved one is struggling with drug use in a way that shows love, sets boundaries, and leads toward recovery
May 4, 202617 min
A conversation with Mamela Nyamza on her bold new production Herdless at the Baxter Theatre Centre, exploring identity, individuality, and the courage to exist beyond the collective.
May 3, 202615 min
A conversation with Nico Smit exploring the latest trends shaping the motoring industry, including consumer rights around “genuine” car parts, evolving service warranties, and key regulatory updates affecting drivers and dealerships in South Africa.
May 3, 202612 min
A conversation with Attorney Bongiwe Msweli of B. Msweli Inc unpacking the SIU’s R2 billion Tembisa Hospital investigation and other major corruption probes, and examining why recovering public funds does not always lead to individuals being criminally held accountable.
May 3, 202614 min
A conversation with Mbali Mapholi, Registered Dietitian, unpacking the surge in Ozempic and similar weight-loss drugs, exploring their long-term effects, nutritional risks, and whether they offer a sustainable path to health.
May 3, 202615 min
A conversation with political analyst Dr Ralph Mathekga unpacking the announcement of South Africa’s local government election date, rising tensions at the Madlanga Commission, and protests against illegal immigration in Gauteng.
May 3, 202619 min
OceanEL: Ocean El takes us through what’s trending on social media right now, breaking down the biggest conversations, viral moments, and what people are talking about online
May 3, 20266 min
ON THE SOCIALS: In this week’s On Socials segment, Ocean EL unpacks the biggest conversations dominating timelines — from the passing of Cynthia Shange and corruption debates to streaming culture, music drops, and the build-up to the legendary rivalry between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.
Apr 28, 202616 min
The Alternative Breakfast speaks to Mandifeze about how their collaboration with The Centre for the Less Good Idea is reimagining opera through African storytelling, ritual performance, and the sounds of Maskandi in Maskandalification of Opera.
Apr 28, 202614 min
Motoring expert Nico Smit joins The Alternative Breakfast for a fast-paced motoring roundup unpacking the latest automotive trends, consumer concerns, industry news, and practical car advice for listeners.
Apr 28, 202617 min
The Alternative Breakfast speaks to Bongiwe Msweli from B.Msweli Attorneys Inc about whether employers have the right to monitor employees’ private lives in the age of social media, remote work, and digital surveillance.
Apr 28, 202616 min
The Alternative Breakfast speaks to Dr Marlin McKay about the growing culture of online self-diagnosis and whether social media and “Dr Google” are making people more informed about their health — or more anxious and misinformed.
Apr 28, 202611 min
FEATURE: The Alternative Family Meeting: Freedom day - do you remember casting your first vote in 1994. We ask the listeners to recall their experience on the road to Democracy.
Apr 28, 202618 min
MONEY: In this week’s Money feature, The Alternative Breakfast explores whether it makes more financial sense to rent or buy property in 2026 as rising living costs, interest rates, lifestyle shifts, and economic uncertainty continue reshaping how people think about home ownership with Cindy Kruger is a real estate agent at eXp South Africa
Apr 28, 202610 min
PARENTING: The Alternative Breakfast speaks to Boitumelo Aphane about whether modern parenting styles are raising emotionally aware but less resilient children — and whether society is protecting young people too much from failure, discomfort, and real-world challenges
Apr 28, 202622 min
NEWS ROUNDUP: The Alternative Breakfast speaks to Nco Dube about why expecting poor people to always make “rational” decisions ignores the psychological, historical, and structural realities of living under constant scarcity and inequality
Apr 28, 202611 min
As ballet collides with skateboarding, BMX, and hip hop in a bold new performance at Fourways, Dirk Badenhorst tells us more about how this unexpected fusion is pushing the boundaries of movement, creativity, and what we define as art.
Apr 20, 20265 min
LEGAL: We increasingly sign contracts, agreements, and financial documents online, this conversation with Cyberlex’s Avathar Soni-Naidoo breaks down the legal power of electronic signatures, the risks of digital fraud, and what it really means to “sign” in a rapidly evolving digital world.
Apr 20, 202613 min
NEWS ROUND UP WITH NCO DUBE
Apr 20, 202611 min
From Julius Malema’s sentencing developments to the escalating Judicial Service Commission findings against Judge President Selby Mbenenge, this week’s news roundup examines how accountability is being tested across both political and judicial power in South Africa with political analyst, Ongama Mtika.
Apr 20, 20269 min
LIFE ESIDIMENI – ‘THE FAMILY’
Apr 20, 202635 min
As South Africa continues to battle rising obesity, diabetes, and diet-related disease, this conversation with leading
Apr 20, 202614 min
As Sediba sa Banna prepares to host the 4th Amokari Games in Soweto, we explore how grassroots sport is creating powerful spaces for young girls to build confidence, challenge gender barriers, and redefine what opportunity looks like in their communities with Given Nhlapo, the Treasurer General at Sediba Sa Banna
Apr 20, 20267 min
Weekend Family Meeting: We unpack socially acceptable and hidden addictions, and we explore workaholism, social media dependency, hustle culture, and validation-seeking
Apr 13, 202641 min
When last did you do something purely for joy, not for productivity or obligation? Today we unpack how life’s demands work, responsibilities, and constant pressure have shifted us into survival mode. In that process, we often abandon the small, meaningful activities that once brought us genuine happiness, treating joy as a luxury rather than a necessity
Apr 13, 20268 min
A sharp, ideas-driven News Round Up with Nco Dube, analysing the rise of anti-intellectualism and vigilantism in South Africa alongside key political developments
Apr 13, 202621 min
Democratic Alliance Day 2 of its Elective Conference with Bongiwe Zwane, giving us a scope of leadership outcomes, internal party dynamics, policy direction, and what today's results signal for South Africa’s political landscape ahead of upcoming electoral cycles
Apr 13, 202615 min
South Africa’s unemployment crisis: Are we normalising economic collapse?
Apr 13, 202616 min
NEWS ROUNDUP
Apr 13, 202611 min
DA ELECTIVE CONFERENCE
Apr 13, 202614 min
Welcome Call - Paul Mnisi
Apr 13, 20267 min
As South Africa battles a nationwide Foot and Mouth Disease crisis, climate justice advocate, Sentle Nell helps us unpack how climate change is quietly intensifying livestock disease outbreaks and exposing the fragility of the country’s farming systems.
Apr 6, 202614 min
Cyber law and data privacy expert Avathar Soni-Naidoo joins us to unpack how much of our personal information is really being collected online — and whether most of us are giving away far more than we realise
Apr 6, 202618 min
Young culinary talent Hope Msibi joins us to share her journey into food, the passion driving her dreams in the kitchen, and what this latest recognition means for the future she’s building in the industry.
Apr 6, 202612 min
JSB MOTORING – NICO SMIT
Apr 6, 202628 min