The Jet Set Breakfast
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Benjamin Leshoro joins us to discuss growing calls to boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US amid geopolitical tensions, and what the launch of Kaizer Chiefs’ women’s team signals for the growth of women’s football in South Africa.
Apr 6, 202612 min
Afro-soul artist Brenda Mtambo joins us this Easter weekend to talk about her journey in music, how she’s balancing creativity and life, what Easter means to her, and what she’s working on now.
Apr 6, 202613 min
CIVIC EDUCATION: Damien Naidu joins us to unpack why the current labour action at the National Arts Council is about more than just an internal workplace dispute, and what it reveals about how public arts institutions function, fail and affect the wider creative sector. -
CIVIC EDUCATION: Damien Naidu joins us to unpack why the current labour action at the National Arts Council is about more than just an internal workplace dispute, and what it reveals about how public arts institutions function, fail and affect the wider creative sector. -
Mar 30, 202615 min
JSB WORD DOMINATION: BookReview - Nthabiseng Sethoga joins us to unpack the heart behind her devotional Ontekane Modimo and why daily spiritual activations can become a powerful tool for confronting the emotional, mental and personal “Goliaths” many people face in everyday life.-
JSB WORD DOMINATION: BookReview - Nthabiseng Sethoga joins us to unpack the heart behind her devotional Ontekane Modimo and why daily spiritual activations can become a powerful tool for confronting the emotional, mental and personal “Goliaths” many people face in everyday life.-
Mar 30, 202620 min
JSB CONVERSATION – We unpack whether South Africa’s economic realities are changing how people think about having children, and whether family life today is increasingly shaped by deliberate choice, financial pressure or circumstance with Theatremaker and Poet, Malapile Solly Ramatswi and Author, Mxolisi Masilela The Great
JSB CONVERSATION – We unpack whether South Africa’s economic realities are changing how people think about having children, and whether family life today is increasingly shaped by deliberate choice, financial pressure or circumstance with Theatremaker and Poet, Malapile Solly Ramatswi and Author, Mxolisi Masilela The Great
Mar 30, 202642 min
#THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS, GRIOTS AND OPINION MAKERS: Sandra Kneubuhler joins us to unpack why more Africans are increasingly choosing to travel within the continent rather than abroad, and what this growing intra-African travel trend could mean for tourism, opportunity and economic growth across Africa
#THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS, GRIOTS AND OPINION MAKERS: Sandra Kneubuhler joins us to unpack why more Africans are increasingly choosing to travel within the continent rather than abroad, and what this growing intra-African travel trend could mean for tourism, opportunity and economic growth across Africa
Mar 30, 202616 min
COMMUNITY: As Human Rights Month draws to a close, we unpack the often invisible but deeply entrenched human rights violations facing domestic workers in South Africa, and why dignity, fair pay, lawful treatment and respect inside the home remain urgent national issues with Amy Tekie, the co-founder of Izwi Domestic Workers Alliance
COMMUNITY: As Human Rights Month draws to a close, we unpack the often invisible but deeply entrenched human rights violations facing domestic workers in South Africa, and why dignity, fair pay, lawful treatment and respect inside the home remain urgent national issues with Amy Tekie, the co-founder of Izwi Domestic Workers Alliance.
Mar 30, 202619 min
Rising artist Dusse Wavy joins us for JSB Sessions to talk about his musical journey, the sound he’s carving out for himself, and the stories, influences and ambition behind his growing presence in the music space.
Mar 29, 202613 min
Naledi Theatre Awards nominee Gcobolwethu Dlova joins us to reflect on what it means to be recognised on one of South Africa’s most respected theatre platforms while still in high school, and how school theatre is shaping the next generation of performing talent. -
Mar 29, 202612 min
Brand Africa founder Thebe Ikalafeng joins us to unpack why Africa must take ownership of its narrative and how a new pan-African creative movement could reshape the continent’s image, influence and global standing.
Mar 29, 202619 min
Kelly du Plessis joins us to unpack the heartbreaking reality of childhood dementia, what it is, why so few people know about it, and what families in South Africa are up against when trying to get answers, care and support. -
Mar 29, 20269 min
Sports Analyst & Commentator, Edwin Naidu joins us to unpack what this international break is revealing about Bafana Bafana, the significance of the current Panama friendlies, and what the latest squad says about Hugo Broos’ plans, priorities and confidence in this group
Mar 29, 202614 min
onservation scientist Prof Stuart Pimm joins us to unpack why a new UP-led study is challenging one of the world’s most repeated claims about wildlife decline — and what the real state of Africa’s biodiversity tells us about conservation, crisis and hope.
Mar 29, 202613 min
A day-after reflection on Human Rights Day with Tumi Ledwaba, exploring whether South Africa is truly advancing its constitutional promises, through the lens of township histories, belonging, and lived realities
Mar 22, 202619 min
JSB CONVERSATION - Pilani Bubu – Curator of Folklore Festival Fringe unpacks the gaps that exist within the Section 25, Intellectual Property Rights in reference to South African Artists.
Mar 22, 202616 min
BookReview - A deeply reflective conversation with Amon Sithole on his book The Power of Nothing, exploring how adversity, rejection, and life’s lowest moments can become the foundation for purpose, resilience, and transformation.
Mar 22, 202618 min
A revealing conversation on the hidden mental health crisis facing South Africa’s first responders, exploring new research by Anita Padmanabhanunni that links trauma, stress, and alcohol use — and what it means for supporting those on the frontlines.
Mar 22, 202613 min
Does the controversy in the Archdiocese of Durban expose deeper tensions between Catholic doctrine and African spiritual identity? We speak to Nco Dube - Political Economist, Businessperson, and Social Commentator who penned an Opinion Piece
Mar 22, 202619 min
A deep dive into sound, identity, and creative freedom with Johannesburg-based artist Oshun Grizzly, whose genre-bending music invites listeners into a journey of introspection and self-discovery.
Mar 22, 20268 min
A celebration of comedy, culture, and community as Tabitha Hoy Forrest brings Comedy in the Park to life at Delta Park’s historic Whirlwind Theatre.
Mar 22, 20269 min
A conversation with director Nqanawe Shangase on uBANI LORE, a bold new film making waves at the Joburg Film Festival while taking storytelling straight to the people through a Soweto tour.
Mar 22, 202614 min
NICO SMIT on all things Motoring
Mar 22, 202622 min
critical look at the landmark U.S. social media addiction trial and what it could mean for digital accountability, regulation, and youth protection in South Africa with Specialist Consultant, Thalia Prozesky at The Tech Lawyer.
Mar 22, 202614 min
A powerful look at how volunteer-driven cleft surgery is transforming children’s lives in South Africa, as Operation Smile marks 20 years of impact with Sarah Scarth, the Executive Director of Operation at Smile South Africa
Mar 22, 202615 min
A deep dive into ocean acidification with emerging researcher Aphiwe Sandi, unpacking how climate change is quietly reshaping our oceans and threatening marine life and coastal livelihoods.
Mar 22, 202612 min
The Art of Storytelling – Exploring Characters, Emotion and Reflection Through Performance
GUEST: Tshepo Matlala – Actor, Writer, Director and Performer
Mar 15, 202616 min
Observing the National Agriculture Day
GUEST: Ryan New - Managing Director of The Original Grain Company
Mar 15, 202623 min
Turning Waste into Wealth: How South Africa’s Waste Crisis Could Power Youth Jobs and a New Green Economy
GUEST: Octavius Phukubye - Executive Director of the Mr Price Foundation
Mar 15, 202622 min
50% of South Africans feel underpaid
GUEST: Sasha Knott - CEO of Job Crystal
Mar 15, 202611 min
Beyond Food Parcels: Gender, Survival Politics and the Future of Local Democracy in South Africa
GUES: Dr Asiphe Mxalisa – Political Analyst and Lecturer, Department of Politics, North-West University
Mar 15, 202616 min
Community kitchens emerge as vital support as food insecurity rises in South Africa
GUEST: Mahlatse Mashua, Managing Director of the Kolisi Foundation
Mar 15, 202612 min
NICO SMIT on all things Motoring
Mar 14, 202621 min
JSB SPOTLIGHT- Wavhudi Lezheghudu - play the character of Mash in the new South African film Grade 10D, joins Jet Set Breakfast to discuss the movie’s powerful look at the realities facing learners in struggling rural schools and its journey from Limpopo to Gauteng cinemas.
Mar 14, 20268 min
JSB Sessions: Rising North West artist Njoza Ke Problem joins Jet Set Breakfast Sessions to talk about his creative journey, musical influences, and how his new project “Bad in a Good Way” reflects a bold new voice in South African hip-hop
Mar 14, 202611 min
JSB ART: Sarah Austin Jenness, Executive Producer of The Moth, joins Jet Set Breakfast to discuss the return of the globally acclaimed storytelling event to Johannesburg on 26 March, hosted by Lebogang Mashile, celebrating the power of true personal stories.
Mar 14, 202610 min
JSB SCIENCE: Technology journalist Mudiwa Gavaza joins Jet Set Breakfast to unpack how Artificial Intelligence is rapidly being integrated into everyday apps and what this shift means for users, workplaces and the digital future in South Africa
Mar 14, 202622 min
JSB MATHS: Ahead of International Day of Mathematics, Dingaan Moropane, Campus Head IIE Rosebank College, joins Jet Set Breakfast to unpack South Africa’s deepening mathematics crisis and what it means for the country’s future workforce and economic growth
Mar 14, 202610 min
JSB ENVIRONMENT: Cynthia Moyo, Climate and Energy Campaigner at Greenpeace Africa, joins Jet Set Breakfast to unpack the growing crisis of air pollution in South Africa, and what it means for public health, energy policy and the country’s transition away from coal.
Mar 14, 202610 min
At the Johannesburg Festival of Women Writers, award-winning theatre practitioner Momo Matsunyane reflects on storytelling across stage and page, and how theatre and writing preserve powerful black narratives.
Mar 9, 202619 min
JSB WORD DOMINATION: Professor Anné H. Verhoef, philosopher at North-West University, unpacks what happiness really means and why philosophy suggests it is far more complex than the success-driven version many people chase today.
Mar 9, 202619 min
JSB ARTS: Photographer Sibusiso Bheka joins us to reflect on winning the inaugural ORMS International Photography Prize at the Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2026, and how his work is using photography as a powerful tool for storytelling and social reflection.
Mar 9, 202617 min
A conversation with renowned South African poet, educator and cultural activist Barbara Masekela about the return of the Johannesburg Festival of Women Writers and how women storytellers are reshaping narratives, preserving cultural memory, and influencing the future of African literature.
Mar 9, 202619 min
JSB THOUGHTLEADERS: Political economist Nco Dube joins us to unpack his argument that South Africa’s belief in the political power of the middle class may be an illusion — and why the country’s real tensions are rooted in deeper class struggles shaping politics, economics and public debate.
Mar 9, 202619 min
JSB Community: Founder of the Gregg Mitchley Foundation, Gregg Mitchley, joins us to talk about his extraordinary 600km walk from Johannesburg to Durban to raise awareness and support for two young siblings battling the rare immune disorder DOCK8.
Mar 9, 202616 min
JSB SESSIONS: South African music collective founder Thato Motsepe shares the inspiration behind Deep Breath’s new Afro-soul single “Amalobolo,” exploring themes of love, tradition, and the evolving celebration of African cultural honour.
Mar 7, 20267 min
JSB ART: Media entrepreneur and creator Mudzithe Phiri joins us to unpack her provocative anthology A Moment in Time, selected for the 8th annual Joburg Film Festival, and why she believes African storytelling must confront power, patriarchy and politics head-on.
Mar 7, 202616 min
NICO SMIT on all things Motoring
Mar 7, 202619 min
JSB TECH: As we continue marking World Hearing Day throughout March, Professor DeWet Swanepoel from the University of Pretoria unpacks how a groundbreaking WhatsApp-based AI training programme is equipping teachers to detect early hearing loss in children and transform classroom outcomes.
Mar 7, 202616 min
JSB SPORT: SABC Sports Reporter & Commentator Benjamin Leshoro joins us to unpack the latest global rule changes in football and tennis — from new anti-timewasting measures introduced by the International Football Association Board to the ATP’s heat stress rule and the ongoing debate around the proposed “daylight” offside law.
Mar 7, 202620 min
JSB ENVIRONMENT: As provinces grapple with coal transitions, grid instability and climate pressure, we unpack how the 2026 National Cleantech Innovation Challenge is shifting from policy talk to province-specific, market-ready solutions with Patrick Krappie - Executive for Innovation Enabling
Mar 7, 202615 min