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Guest: Dr. Trust Pfukwa With his extensive knowledge in food science and technology, he started a lineof teas that does not only taste delicious but also offer a range of healthbenefits under his company “Utamu Food”. The range of Utamu tea productsinclude the Honey Bush tea that gives the sweetness of nature with arefreshing taste, the Honey Bush tea with sour fig and the Honey Bush Tea withwater pear, all products are natural and caffeine free.“Utamu” is a Swahili word for “sweetness”, which describes the taste of the tea.Dr Pfukwa always felt the need to introduce people to indigenous fruits andbelieves that the tea is a way to present the sweetness of indigenous fruits.During his PhD studies, he focused on bioprospecting indigenous South Africanfruits byproducts as a source of antioxidant preservatives for application inprocessed meat, under the supervision of Prof Cletos Mapiye. He revealed thatindigenous fruits byproducts are a rich source of powerful polyphenolicantioxidants with high potential as natural preservatives in processed meatproducts.“I had the desire to introduce people to the native fruits of South Africa. Fruitssuch as waterpear, sour fig, wild plum, and kei apple, among others, arecurrently considered underutilized and under-researched, despite their highnutritional and medicinal value. These fruits can potentially be incorporated intoprofitable value chains, which can uplift the rural livelihoods,” says Pfukwa.He adds “Unfortunately, due to westernization and the nutritional transition,these traditional food sources have been forgotten or looked down upon asfood for the poor. Hence, our objective was to contribute to the necessaryrevival of African cuisine and provide people with a sample of Africa in a cup.”Mapiye said: “There is lack of information and interest towards valorisation ofindigenous fruits and their by-products in Africa. Dr Pfukwa’s research iscontributing immensely to unmask the potential of these often neglected andunderutilised resources for food, nutrition, and income security. His businessventure in the form of Utamu Food presents a reawakening of these fruitswhich tallies closely with the need for sustainable food sources and potential touplift marginalised communities.”One of the things that sets Utamu Foods apart from other tea brands is thefocus on indigenous foods as a source of health and wellness. Dr Pfukwa hasincorporated superfoods like sour fig and water pear into his tea blends, whichare known for their anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic and antioxidant properties.He also avoids using artificial flavours or additives, ensuring that Utamu teasare all-natural and healthy.

GUEST: LANDSEER COLLEN - principal, director and founder of BPASArchitects.“If architects only operated in a paper world, we would never get our buildingsevolved beyond paper,” he says. “Architects must be dreamers, visionaries,explorers and entrepreneurs. The principle of Avant-garde architecture wherebyarchitecture is innovative, radical and always progressing, becomes the focusin urban development when an architect designs for the future. To be able totake a commission from a client and translate that into a drawing, you first mustbe able to create a vision of the future. It takes imagination – plus the cognitivedevelopment of being able to think in a 3D environment.”He says that architects not only translate a client’s need into an image, buthave to be able to play with it to see what’s possible. For example, renownedarchitect Frank Gehry, known for iconic buildings such as the GuggenheimMuseum Bilbao in Spain and The Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle, USA,created the Dr Chau Chak Wing building, at Sydney’s University of Technology,based on the idea of a crumpled paper bag.1. How does architecture impact on our communities and society?2. What is your creative process when embarking on a new project3. In what way do architects need to design for the future, can you giveexamples of what you mean?4. Who are some of the great architects that have influenced you?5. Architects are innovators and artists but also problem solvers - can youchat more about this concept?He was also said to have designed the Walt Disney Hall in Los Angeles bysimply crumpling up a piece of paper and saying “there’s the design”, but hetold CNN that this story was just a gag invented for the TV show The Simpsonsand that his process is far more involved. Like Collen, he says it begins withgaining a deep understanding of what the client is looking for and theparameters of the job (from the budget to the specific site). Function comesfirst, but then the architect also has the opportunity to bring something specialto the project that goes beyond an understanding of the engineering andtechnology – that will “engender an emotional response.”Collen describes this quality of architects as “a necessary sense of playfulness”and says architectural professionals navigate the fine line between dreams andwhat is possible. “We have to be visionaries to understand what we’redesigning – to interrogate not just the moment in time we’re being asked todesign for, but the long-term vision for a building and how it will work 50 yearsin the future.”This means that architects can’t view their buildings in isola6on but must“Architecture is science translated into art,” he says. “You can’t separate thosetwo disciplines out if you’re an architect – you need them to work together insymbiosis. It’s a collaboration between the creative and physical environment.We must push boundaries to explore what’s possible. If we don’t, we’re nolonger designing the future, we’re just a tool to replicate the same things in thenow. We should not blindly accept limitations.”He says that architects are by nature problem-solvers and innovators, which issomething that is often overlooked by those outside the profession. Forexample, during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, BPAS turned itsarchitectural skills to a medical need, creating a carton cubicle that could beused as an isolation space for a COVID patient wherever it was set up. “If thatperson tragically died, the box could be folded into a temporary coffin fortransportation of the body without risk of contamination for anyone else, thusmaintain dignity.” Collen explains.“We couldn’t help with the epidemiology or economic issues because thosethings are not our areas of expertise, but we can contribute to society with theskills we have. I think the contribution of architects to society is stillundervalued, but we continue to work to show that we have an important role toplay.”

The Literacy crisis is deepening in South Africa, says the 2030 reading panelreport. Children are far behind in learning to read and it is getting worse. By theend of Grade 2, over 30% still don’t know all the letters of the alphabet.GUEST: DR. NOKUTHULA MAZIBUKO- MSIMANG - University of Pretoriabased researcher and writer of children’s books and historical novels.books common theme- love of self and others1. You are Love by Refiloe Moahloli (5 stars)You Are Loved is a lyrical story about accepting the things that make us uniqueand celebrating the intergenerational love that lifts and protects us. The book isalso available in Afrikaans.2. Jamela’s Dress by Niki Daly (5 stars)"Jamela's mother purchases a length of costly fabric for a wedding, and afterwashing it, leaves Jamela in charge of the cloth while it dries. Jamela, however,can't resist playing dress-up…3. Shudu Finds her Magic by Shudu Musida ( 4 stars)Former Miss South Africa, Shudufhadzo Musida, tells the story of herupbringing; of a delightful and outgoing girl in Ha-Vhangani, a small Vendavillage. She is surrounded by a loving extended family. However, things forShudu take a turn for the worst when she moves to Mpumalanga to live withher mom. At her new school, Shudu is bullied by her classmates. Read howShudu overcomes her sadness and her challenges, and grows into a girl, andthen an adult, who has learned to love herself!

Guest: Mpho Buntse - Queer activist currently serving as nationalhead of communication for Embrace Diversity Movement and leader ofthe ANCWL LGBTIQ+ Desk. – 079 831 8429Dear Netball South Africa,As the countdown to the Netball World Cup that you are hosting this July andAugust continues, I am writing to you to express my concern about Uganda’sparticipation in the event.While Uganda’s netball team is ranked eighth in the world and second on thecontinent, the Ugandan government is deliberately stripping its citizens of theirhuman rights. The escalating persecution of LGBTQIA+ people in Uganda callsupon all of us to get off our spectator chairs and proactively do something toprovide solidarity to the Ugandan LGBTQIA+ community.It is embarrassing that the president of Netball SA, Cecilia Molokwane, ishumbled and filled with extreme joy by the fact that Uganda’s games are sellingout ahead of the spectacle.Molokwane and her Netball SA collective seem to be ignorant of thegeopolitical issues of the day. If they were not, they would be privy to ourcurrent struggle and solidarity efforts with the abuse and disregard of humanrights in Uganda, which could potentially lead to loss of lives.I appeal to Netball SA’s sense of logic and reasoning. At a time when the worldis looking for solutions that will see Uganda drop this law, you can potentiallyadd to the much-needed pressure meant to agitate President Yoweri Musevenito use his veto power not to sign this bill into law.The matter of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill is currently a subject ofinternational scrutiny and cause for concern for many sovereign governments,diplomatic communities, as well as global corporates. This pushback is mainlyinfluenced by the urgency to get Uganda’s government to drop this draconianlaw.The bill approved by Uganda has far-reaching impacts on the safety of theLGBTQIA+ community in that country and seems to show a ripple effect toinfluence similar legal reforms in other conservative African countries, as wehave seen with the case in the Kenyan parliament.

Guest: Bushra Razack CEO of Philippi Village. This is a transformative platform for formerly incarcerated leaders from aroundthe world, to nurture changemakers, build solidarity, and combat stigma againstpeople who have been in prison. The partnership between Philippi Village andthe GFF marks a significant step forward in promoting positive change in SouthAfrica by bringing together visionary minds in the fields of criminal justice andcommunity development.The GFF left behind a mural celebrating the partnership between themselvesand Philippi Village. The mural was produced by Cape Town based graffiti artistSkubalisto. The objective of the mural was to have a permanent presence in aphysical way, depicting a child in the arms of a parent to represent safety. Art iscentral to healing, and the GFF believes that art transcends language barriers,and can be used to bond people across borders. Its powerful because thepeople involved aren’t claiming to be community safety experts, but they areusing art to translate what safety means to them in a visual sense.Philippi Village and Global Freedom Fellowship join forces to build safer SouthAfrican communities through art, music and lived experiencesPhilippi Village, an innovative and dynamic community development hub inCape Town, has joined forces with the Global Freedom Fellowship (GFF) tomake communities safer in South Africa. The partnership was solidified duringthe fellowship’s trailblazing tour of Philippi Village in March, which broughttogether music, art, and drama to explore critical issues surroundingcommunity safety.As a transformative platform for formerly incarcerated leaders from around theworld, the GFF aims to nurture changemakers, build transnational solidarity,foster a shared sense of struggle and success, combat stigma against peoplewho have been in prison and instigate innovative justice work worldwide.The partnership between Philippi Village and the GFF marks a significant stepforward in promoting positive change in South Africa and beyond. By bringingtogether some of the most visionary minds in the fields of criminal justice andcommunity development, this extraordinary tour sparked vital discussions,ignited creative solutions, and instilled hope for a more equitable and justsociety. The aim of the partnership is to elevate the message of building safercommunities in South Africa and to change the narrative on how safety istalked about.By leveraging the power of music, art, and drama, the event challengedtraditional approaches to community safety and laid the groundwork for a newera of collaborative and innovative safety and security work.The fellowship happens annually, and going forward one fellow will be selectedevery year to be a Philippi Village visionary. This person will be housed atPhilippi Village and spend a year exploring different elements of building asafer community. The GFF will also have international residents coming everyyear to work in collaboration with Philippi Village.The GFF’s main program is the Incarceration Nations Network (INN) whichsupports, instigates, and popularises innovative prison reform and justicereimagining efforts around the world. INN is a partner-led organisation that isglobally minded but locally grounded, attuned to problems but driven bysolutions, focused on systemic change, and committed to transnationalsolidarity and intersectionality.The GFF and Philippi Village believe that investing in communities and trustingleaders who have lived experiences are key to building safer communities.The work being done by Philippi Village and their partners including the GFF isa demonstration of some remarkable steps toward their own integratedapproach to creating a safer Philippi. They are taking matters into their ownhands and working with a variety of partners. This type of collaboration meansdealing with broader societal conditions that contribute to violence and crime.These include high levels of inequality, poor service delivery, limited access toemployment and education opportunities, alcohol and drug abuse, and a lackof social cohesion etc.“We know that the success of Philippi Village is directly connected to the safetyof the community we operate within. Philippi Village is excited to be workingalongside the GFF to explore ways to better understand our role and what wecan do to improve the social, cultural, economic, and political conditions thatgive rise to risk in the community. We are learning from so many partners andagencies who do this better than we do,” said Bushra Razack, CEO of PhilippiVillage.

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: Kids and screen time - an expert offers advice for parents and teachers The answer likely depends on how old they are, what grade they’re in at school and what rules you have in place at home about screen time. But the reality is that, for children and adolescents growing up as “digital natives”, it is almost impossible to imagine life without screens of some sort. Devices like cellphones, laptops and tablets have become ubiquitous as tools for entertainment and education in most parts of the world. This has led parents, guardians, teachers and researchers to wonder whether screens are good or bad for children. GUEST: CATHERINE DRAPER – ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: SAMRC DEVELOPEMNTAL PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH RESEARCH UNIT The World Health Organization recommends that school-going children (five-17 years) limit their recreational screen time. The recommendation for two to four year-olds is not more than one hour of screen time per day (less is better); it suggests that children younger than two should have no screen time. Research evidence suggests that children and adolescents were already exceeding these recommendations, and that the COVID-19 pandemic only made this worse. Get news that’s free, independent and based on evidence. Get newsletter There isn’t yet conclusive evidence about whether screen time is good or bad for children. But, based on my ongoing research into children’s development – including the role of play, sleep, physical movement and screen time – my view is that there are benefits of educational screen time, but we don’t know enough about the potential harms. Nevertheless, there are several things parents and teachers can do. This includes basics such as being aware of how much time children are spending on screens and what their posture is like through, to more complex issues such as what each child’s developmental weaknesses and strengths are. It also involves setting boundaries. None of this is easy to implement. However it doesn’t mean that they cannot be a healthy goal worth working towards. It is never too late to start, but the earlier you do, the better. Covering the basics First, it is essential for parents to be aware about how screen-based activities (educational and recreational) influence their child’s development, as well as their behaviour. Secondly, remember that all children are different and will therefore respond differently to screen time. So understanding the child and their strengths and weaknesses is key. For example, if a child struggles with managing sensory input – like loud noises, bright lights or certain textures – it may be better for them to avoid recreational screen time. Thirdly, establish boundaries around screen time. This is key at home and at school. Fourth, keep tabs on how screen time is stopping children from doing other things that are developmentally beneficial. For example, in the home, a child who is learning mostly on screens at school could be encouraged to spend time after school playing outside, and doing activities that develop fine motor skills. Screen swiping and typing are poor substitutes for activities that stimulate these skills, like writing, drawing, colouring in, painting, and cutting. Fifth, in a school environment, are there other activities that provide children and adolescents opportunities to intentionally develop their social and emotional skills that are not getting as much attention when they are working alone on screens? Sixth, are screens set up in such a way that encourages good posture? Baby steps Setting boundaries and striving for a healthy balance of educational and recreational screen time within the broader context of development may seem daunting. It requires thoughtfully reflecting on the wider impacts of the choices made around screens, and offering a range of opportunities that help to boost chlidren’s chances of growing up to be healthy and well-adjusted adults. As much as possible, involve children and adolescents in conversations about why a healthy balance of screen time will benefit them. This can help them take ownership of their choices about their health and development – both in the present as well as their future health and well-being.

Guest: Dr Nokthula Mazibuko Msimang, Writer, Academic producer and broadcaster

GUEST: MARK FRASER – GRANT – STAR LEADERSHIP EXECUTIVE COACH AND BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST COMMUNITY – WILL TALK ON THIS PROJECT AND THE WORK HE DOES IN COACHING PRINCIPALS IN RURAL SCHOOLS Pit latrines are dangerous for small children. This is evident in the rise of cases seen where small children are falling in. These tragic cases must come to an end which is why Sogidi Primary in Tongaat is taking a step towards making a difference. In 2014, five-year-old Michael Komape fell into a pit latrine and drowned at Mahlodumela Primary in Limpopo. Three years later, Siyamthanda Mtunu died after the walls of a pit toilet collapsed on him at Dalasile Primary School in the Eastern Cape. Tragedy struck again when in 2018, another five-year old, Lumka Mketwa, fell into a pit latrine at Luna Primary in the Eastern Cape. 083 297 422 While these incidents shocked the nation, the eradication of pit latrines in South Africa’s most under-resourced schools is still a challenge. These antiquated sanitation systems continue to pose a risk to children who may fall into them or be exposed to dangerous gases. Since the school’s establishment, learners at Sogidi Primary, a rural school near Tongaat on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, have risked their lives by having to use hazardous pit latrines. In a push for change, Nokuthula Sibisi, the Principal of Sogidi Primary, and Mark Fraser-Grant, an Executive Coach and Business and Leadership Development Specialist, worked together to restore the dignity and safety of Sogidi’s 200 learners, by enlisting the support of the community to build modern ablution facilities. Sibisi was a participant on Citizen Leader Lab’s leadership development programme for school principals, and Fraser-Grant was the coach guiding Sibisi on this programme. The award-winning programme supports principals so that they gain the skills needed to confidently lead change in, and mobilise communities around, their schools. Fraser-Grant says that Sibisi had always had a vision to eradicate Sogidi’s pit latrines. First, they researched companies and donors who could realise this vision. “We settled on Innovative Methology, an NGO led by Pradeep Boodoo, that builds and renovates schools, health care and community facilities,” says Fraser-Grant. As part of their efforts to empower the communities around Sogidi, Fraser-Grant, Sibisi and Boodoo enrolled locals to carry out the basic construction work under the supervision of experienced construction engineers. Fraser-Grant mentions that this is very much in line with the way Innovative Methology works, where the school becomes a partner in their own project by committing to provide water, security and accommodation for the builder’s team. Builders, who are small, medium and micro-enterprises, are contracted to each project, and members of the community are employed for the project’s duration. No project can be successful without funding. Fraser-Grant explains that the Victor Daitz Foundation came on board when they learnt that Sogidi was part of the Citizen Leader Lab network. “The foundation wanted to support Principal Sibisi because they knew her heart was in the right place. They knew that she has had exposure to leadership through Citizen Leader Lab, and they were impressed by how well she took care of her school,’’ says Fraser-Grant. Sibisi believes that the leadership skills she gained on the programme were instrumental in attracting the funds and services to commence the project. “The workshops really helped me strategise to involve stakeholders and companies in this project. With my new skills and Mark Fraser-Grant’s help, I wrote many proposals explaining the situation at my school, highlighting that the Grade R latrines were soon going to collapse.” Sibisi says that the project is already generating excitement among her learners and staff, with construction expected to be completed towards the end of May 2023. “The school’s morale is changing. The learners are eager to come to school. Everyone’s self-esteem, dignity and motivation are up.” The community surrounding Sogidi has also become invested in making the project a success. “Our community members are not only helping to build the new facilities, but they are also protecting the school from theft and damage. The relationship between Sogidi and the community is really improving,” says Sibisi.

: Kids and screen time - an expert offers advice for parents and teachers The answer likely depends on how old they are, what grade they’re in at school and what rules you have in place at home about screen time. But the reality is that, for children and adolescents growing up as “digital natives”, it is almost impossible to imagine life without screens of some sort. Devices like cellphones, laptops and tablets have become ubiquitous as tools for entertainment and education in most parts of the world. This has led parents, guardians, teachers and researchers to wonder whether screens are good or bad for children. GUEST: CATHERINE DRAPER – ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: SAMRC DEVELOPEMNTAL PATHWAYS FOR HEALTH RESEARCH UNIT The World Health Organization recommends that school-going children (five-17 years) limit their recreational screen time. The recommendation for two to four year-olds is not more than one hour of screen time per day (less is better); it suggests that children younger than two should have no screen time. Research evidence suggests that children and adolescents were already exceeding these recommendations, and that the COVID-19 pandemic only made this worse. Get news that’s free, independent and based on evidence. Get newsletter There isn’t yet conclusive evidence about whether screen time is good or bad for children. But, based on my ongoing research into children’s development – including the role of play, sleep, physical movement and screen time – my view is that there are benefits of educational screen time, but we don’t know enough about the potential harms. Nevertheless, there are several things parents and teachers can do. This includes basics such as being aware of how much time children are spending on screens and what their posture is like through, to more complex issues such as what each child’s developmental weaknesses and strengths are. It also involves setting boundaries. None of this is easy to implement. However it doesn’t mean that they cannot be a healthy goal worth working towards. It is never too late to start, but the earlier you do, the better. Covering the basics First, it is essential for parents to be aware about how screen-based activities (educational and recreational) influence their child’s development, as well as their behaviour. Secondly, remember that all children are different and will therefore respond differently to screen time. So understanding the child and their strengths and weaknesses is key. For example, if a child struggles with managing sensory input – like loud noises, bright lights or certain textures – it may be better for them to avoid recreational screen time. Thirdly, establish boundaries around screen time. This is key at home and at school. Fourth, keep tabs on how screen time is stopping children from doing other things that are developmentally beneficial. For example, in the home, a child who is learning mostly on screens at school could be encouraged to spend time after school playing outside, and doing activities that develop fine motor skills. Screen swiping and typing are poor substitutes for activities that stimulate these skills, like writing, drawing, colouring in, painting, and cutting. Fifth, in a school environment, are there other activities that provide children and adolescents opportunities to intentionally develop their social and emotional skills that are not getting as much attention when they are working alone on screens? Sixth, are screens set up in such a way that encourages good posture? Baby steps Setting boundaries and striving for a healthy balance of educational and recreational screen time within the broader context of development may seem daunting. It requires thoughtfully reflecting on the wider impacts of the choices made around screens, and offering a range of opportunities that help to boost chlidren’s chances of growing up to be healthy and well-adjusted adults. As much as possible, involve children and adolescents in conversations about why a healthy balance of screen time will benefit them. This can help them take ownership of their choices about their health and development – both in the present as well as their future health and well-being.

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FREEDOM MONTH Wrapping Up Freedom Month with a space we all need to visit and learn from. THE CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE in the Western Cape. 29 Years into our democracy what are the lessons they are highlighting for us to learn from our past and present? GUEST: CALVYN GILFELLAN - CEO Castle Control Board The theme for Freedom Day 2023 is Consolidating and Safeguarding Democratic Gains and this year, the Castle of Good Hope, for centuries associated with armed colonial conquest and apartheid oppression, will again host a program in support of this appropriate theme. After the Euphoria how do we safeguard the gains of our democracy • The work of the Castle of Good Hope Does reflecting on our History in any way help us make improved ac tions for the progress of our country South Africa in decades to come; how do you foresee future genera tions would see our decisions when they become the content of future museums How do we visit the Castle of Good Hope Calvyn Gilfellan, CEO of the Castle Control Board: Since the euphoria of that memorable day almost 30 years ago, there has been a worrisome decline in the voter outcome in South Africa since 1994. I sense that it is primarily the youth who do not practise their constitutional right to vote. There was also a considerable voter education drive pre-94, and not much was done post the historic 27 April 1994. In light of these and other disturbing trends in our body politic, the Castle is doing its bit by hosting a dialogue to understand why the youth is not participating in this pillar of our hard-fought freedom and democracy. Who is at fault? Who is to blame? Did the promises of 1994 falter? These are a few hard questions the youth will ask society and its democ ratic leadership. Youth Democratic Vote Dialogue, where learners and youth, the Independent Electoral Commission, and others will debate the importance of the vote and the reasons behind voter apathy.

National Teach a Child to Save Day was on - 27 April offers an excellent reminder about the importance of financial education for children. The country’s steadily declining personal savings rate is spelling disaster for both individuals and the economy as a whole. GUEST: Thapelo Tsiu – Senior Manager: Client Education and Implementation at Nedbank With the mounting financial pressures currently experienced - inflation rates, repo rate increases, increased indebtedness, loadshedding, stagnant salaries– there is no time like the present to mobilise how financial education is key to developing money management skills that can last a lifetime. At 0,5%, South Africa has one of the lowest savings rates in the world, and this has enormous implications for financial inclusion as well as economic performance. A healthy relationship with money, which includes a commitment to long-term saving, begins young, and so a day like this should be leveraged to get children tuned into the importance of saving. According to EVERFI, “Developing wise financial habits at an early age can help encourage responsible decision making and a healthy relationship with money before adulthood.” Saving is an important component of financial education. No matter the age, it is never too early to start educating children on how the banking system works, especially with a savings account. Through imparting a savings culture for our children, we are able to encourage them in forming sound financial habit to unlock financial freedom even in adulthood - which is pertinent. With the above in mind, a spokesperson from Nedbank would appreciate the opportunity to share insight into the above and below: 1. Why are days such as National Teach Children to Save Day crucial to South Africa? 2. What is the importance of educating children around finances? 3. How do i begin early in creating good financial habits for my children? 4. How can parents lead by example? 5. Can we eradicate poverty and unlock financial freedom through financial education for children?

South Africans are fed up with their prospects, and their democracy, according to latest social attitudes survey The mood among South Africans has soured. The latest findings from the representative survey that’s done every year by the country’s Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) shows some disturbing new trends. GUEST: Dr Joleen Steyn – Kotze : Chief Research SPECIALIST In Democracy and Citizenship: Developmental, Capable and ethical State Research Division at the HSRC The sense of hopelessness and despondency with democracy that emerges from the survey does not bode well for the future of the country’s democracy. As the survey shows, as despondency increases, so too does a sense of hopelessness. The 2021 survey – with the most recent available results – consisted of 2,996 South Africans aged 16 years and older living in private residences. The data were benchmarked and weighted to be representative of the adult population. The survey echoes key points in our forthcoming work on life satisfaction and democracy in the Human Science Research Council’s flagship publication, State of the Nation. This details increasing life dissatisfaction amid growing unhappiness with democracy and despondency. Read more: South Africans hold contradictory views about their democracy Based on our two decade involvement in social attitudes research in South Africa, we argued that while South Africans were increasingly unhappy with democracy, their levels of life satisfaction remained stable. But we are now noting a significant decline in life satisfaction in the context of increased democratic despondency, weak political efficacy and mediocre service delivery. It is this sense of hopelessness that could potentially signal political instability in the future. What are people are saying The Social Attitudes Survey is a nationally representative, cross-sectional survey. Conducted annually since 2003, it measures underlying public perceptions, values and social fabric in South African society. The survey represents a notable tool for monitoring evolving social, economic and political values among South Africans. We also believe it shows promising use as a predictive mechanism that could inform decision makers and policy-making processes. Read more: South Africa's 1994 'miracle': what's left? The most recent survey results show a marked downturn in the mood in the country since 2021, most notably around life satisfaction and future life improvement or optimism. A downturn in life satisfaction: South Africans show a recent downturn in their general life satisfaction, a measure that has remained relatively stable over the last 18 or so years (Figure 1). When asked to reflect on their current personal life circumstances, only 41% were satisfied with their lives in late 2021 compared to 52% in 2014. This is a significant decline for a measure that is usually quite stable. This points to appreciable strain on life satisfaction, something that is likely to be more acutely felt among poor and vulnerable citizens.

WORD DOMINATION This year’s Franschhoek Literary Festival has a selection of international and pan-African authors taking part in the programme’s 80 plus sessions 19-21 May. GUEST: ELITHA VAN DER SANDT - Festival Director Franschhoek Literary Festival WWW.FLF.CO.ZA Among the authors from across the continent who will be in Franschhoek during the weekend of Friday 19th - Sunday 21st May, is award-winning Zimbabwean author, Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu. Her bestselling novel, The Theory of Flight, won the 2019 Sunday Times Fiction Prize, followed by The History of Man (2020) and The Quality of Mercy (2022), which completed the trilogy. Ndlovu also won the prestigious Wingham Campbell Prize in 2022, administered by Yale University. Ndlovu will be in conversation with Pumla Dineo Gqola on 21 May in the session THE PRACTICE OF FLIGHT. She will also take part in PENS OF POWER (20 May) where she is joined by Sue Nyathi in a discussion with Joanne Joseph on whether storytelling can serve as a weapon of hope and change, within the context of the authors’ fictional visions of Zimbabwean history. Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi, author of four novels - The Polygamist (2012), The Gold Diggers (2018), The Family Affair (2020) and An Angel’s Demise (2022), also takes part in WHY FICTION? on 19 May. During what promises to be an intimate and inspiring session, Gail Schimmel will explore the social roles and personal motivations of creating fiction with Nyathi, Rachel Joyce and Margie Orford. Rwandan author Pie-Pacifique Kabalira-Uwase shares his astonishing story of fleeing tragedy in Rwanda in the session UNSTOPPABLE on 21 May. Auhor Sihle Khumalo delves into Kabalira-Uwase’s journey from car guard to receiving a Mandela Rhodes Scholarship and starting a thriving company. Two Pan-African authors join the festival via Zoom. In the 20 May session TRAP OF THE PAST, Joy Watson meets Nigerian writer Aiwanose Odafen whose debut novel Tomorrow I Become a Woman – a gripping exploration of patriarchal violence, forbidden love and cultural conflict – has been acclaimed as ‘searing and beautifully rendered’. On the same day, in the session CONTINENTAL DRAUGHT, Jonny Steinberg goes myth-busting with Dipo Faloyin (via Zoom), author of Africa is Not a Country, an irreverent celebration of the African continent and its dizzying diversity. One of this year’s most powerful sessions is likely to be THE RELEASE which sees Marina Cantacuzino, author of Forgiveness: An Exploration, in conversation with former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela. The forgiveness of self and others creates a restorative narrative with the power to transform lives, yet how does one actually forgive at a deep level? Cantacuzino spent 18 years learning about forgiveness, and the backlash that may accompany what is often a very challenging process. She will also participate in the two other sessions relating to apology and forgiveness, SORRY BEYOND WORDS and LETTING IT GO. Are today’s literary novelists too safe and genre-bound? In a thought-provoking session titled UNHEARD OF Margie Orford (on Zoom) talks creative rule-breaking with the risk-tolerant Maddie Mortimer (UK), author of Maps of Our Spectacular Bodies which won the Desmond Elliott Prize and was longlisted for the Booker Prize in 2022. Also joining the festival from her home base in London via Zoom is celebrated comedian Ruby Wax who talks to Sarah Bullen in JA WELL, NOT FINE about her latest and most significant book yet on mental health, I’m Not as Well as I Thought I Was. Poetry lovers will not want to miss PLATH, BEYOND THE MYTH which sees Dominique Botha talk with Heather Clark (via Zoom) about her biography of a genius who has been reduced to the image of her suicide in contemporary culture. Clark’s Red Comet:The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath, magisterially corrects the picture. The festival thanks FLF 2023 partners including Franschhoek Wine Valley, FLF founding sponsor Porcupine Ridge, official FLF bookstore Exclusive Books, as well as sponsors News24, Ninety One SA, Yellowwoods Social Investments, Jonathan Ball Publishers, NB Publishers, PanMacmillan, Pam Golding Properties, Discovery and venue sponsors Le Quartier Français and Sterrekopje.

#JSBGuestPresenter KOKETSO SYLVIA MILOSEVIC - CEO and Founder of Riches and Beyond, Professional Property investor, Property Mentor, International speaker, Residential property developer and entrepreneur. She is also the author of the new book “Winning The Property Game” KOKETSO : • Choosing the property career path • Growing up The Book : Winning The property Game • The Chapters • Overall Lesson • How you would describe the Property market in South African now • Buyer or Sellers’ market • Ways to spot opportunities as one invests in the property sector • Other opportunities outside the home buying sector from office rental space etc. Koketso Sylvia Milosevic runs a global business, travels the world managing her property empire, and hosts international TV shows about investing in property. How did an ordinary girl from the township of Ga-Rankuwa achieve all this, amassing considerable wealth in the process? In Winning the Property Game, Koketso reveals how she built her property portfolio, turning it into a multi-million-rand business. Having trained more than 50 000 students, she now shares her secrets with the world: From how to optimise joint venture deals; orchestrate capital flips; elicit crowd-funding and utilise stokvels to how to attract angel investors to grow the business. With black women driving the South African property market, this guide could not be more timely. Koketso speaks with authority. Her hard-won insights are based on her own experience. Turning her golden rules into action, you too can watch the results unfold as you achieve financial freedom.

GUEST: ANGELA LUDEK - Project Officer Informal Sector Engagement - WasteAid COMMUNITY The Huhtamaki Wastepreneur Challenge has launched in Diepsloot, Johannesburg. The Challenge fund is designed to support up to 50 informal waste collectors over 2 years to develop their skills and capacity in recycling. It will involve a tailored 12-week holistic training course which will culminate in an opportunity for candidates to pitch for seed funding to grow their business. Following on from Huhtamaki’s initial investment in the Circular Economy Network, a leading global sustainable packaging producer is partnering with WasteAid once again to provide investment in South Africa to support young people who are trying to start up in the waste management industry. Over 90% of recycled waste collected in South Africa is carried out by the informal sector. Many of these collectors are low-income earners, living on less than 50 Rand a day (GBP £2.50). WasteAid, a UK based International NGO, has been pioneering approaches in South Africa, Egypt and The Gambia to support young waste collectors to move up the value chain to enable them to increase the income they make from recycling. The Wastepreneur Challenge is taking place in Diepsloot a township north east of Johannesburg with a population of more than 850,000. After a local advertising campaign and screening process, 39 waste collectors applied and were interviewed and 20 waste collectors have been selected to take part in this first cohort. The candidates come from a wide variety of backgrounds, both female and male, old and young, some have been working in waste for many years but have not received any financial or skills support. All of them are keen to learn more about how to build their businesses. One of the unique aspects of the training is the amazing team that WasteAid has brought together to deliver the programme. The Wot-If? Trust, led by Gail Styger, has been working with young people in Diepsloot for many years, running a business centre where entrepreneurs can access training and business support as well as IT skills. WasteAid has also brought in core trainers that have a lived experience of working in and building successful businesses within the waste management industry. Harriet Matjila, one of the lead trainers runs an all-female run Buy-Back centre in Johannesburg. Mandlenkosi Nkosi, who is also leading a number of sessions, started out as a waste collector and now runs two thriving plastics recycling businesses in South Africa. Ursula Lebuso will be working alongside Harriet and Mandlenkosi – she is a financial advisor and holds an impressive portfolio of trainings for high performing companies across South Africa. The modules include a range of topics from getting to understand the world of waste and also on personal and business finance. Michelle Wilson, Director of Programmes at WasteAid says: “We are really excited to continue our partnership with Huhtamaki in South Africa and are proud to be able to support and track the progress of these motivated Wastepreneurs. Through this course we want to show there is pride in working on the waste value chain. Through the course, we see a real opportunity for young and old to build viable livelihoods through recycling.” “We at Huhtamaki believe that waste is very valuable secondary material. To make this a reality, incentivization, innovation, partnerships and changes in consumer behaviour all play a role. It is very important to support and encourage young Wastepreneurs by showing them the limitless possibilities that the circular economy can offer. In our view, collaboration can make a real difference and that’s why we are delighted with our partnership with WasteAid.” says Shane Van der Nest, General Manager at Huhtamaki South Africa Fibre Foodservice operation. The training started on 30 th March 2023 and will complete on 22 nd June 2023, followed by a month of tailored business mentorship. The challenge will culminate in a pitching event where the Wastepreneurs can pitch for seed funding to develop their business idea. About WasteAid: WasteAid is a leading international development organisation on a mission to tackle the global waste crisis. 2 billion people do not have their waste collected and 3 billion lack a decent disposal site, leading to the spread of disease and polluting the air, land, rivers and oceans. WasteAid works with governments and communities in low- and middle-income countries to address the root causes of climate change and marine plastic pollution. WasteAid shares waste management knowledge and skills; trains people to become self-employed recycling entrepreneurs; and influences decision-makers and the donor community to increase investment in waste management. About Huhtamaki Huhtamaki is a leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world, enabling wellbeing and convenience. Our innovative products protect on-the-go and on-the-shelf food and

World Veterinary Day falls Today 29 April each year and global animal health company, Zoetis South Africa (Zoetis is the largest global animal health compa ny), is encouraging all pet owners to celebrate the critical role that veterinarians play in supporting and maintaining the health of companion animals – and to ask how the health and wellness of veterinarians can be supported. GUEST: DR. TARRYN DENT - Business Unit Lead: Companion Animals, at Zoetis. “Veterinarians have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of both animals and their human companions by treating illnesses, preventing diseases, and educating pet owners about responsible animal care,” says Dr Tarryn Dent, Business Unit Lead: Companion Animals, at Zoetis. “It’s a rewarding and respected profession, and one we look forward to cele brating each year with our veterinarian partners on World Veterinary Day. How ever, as much as being a veterinarian is a dream job for many children and adults alike, it is a profession that comes with many emotional stressors as well, and it’s these, and their impact on mental health, that we are focusing on this year. If you are an animal lover, your veterinarian plays a critical role in your life and that of your fur babies. Let’s give them all the support we can.” High stress environments impact mental health and wellness Many high-stress work environments are fast-paced, with long hours and heavy workloads. However, veterinary practices have the added pressure of making accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions, combined with the emotional as pects of the job, which can lead to high levels of stress and burnout.

21 April saw the launch of Sporting Chance Street Netball – a regional street netball programme that will reach 768 girls under the age of 13, guiding them towards future opportunities through the valuable lessons of sport. GUEST: BRAD BING - CEO of Sporting chance ● Using sport as a tool for change ● The selection process for the young ladies that take part in the program ● The Netball World Cup takes place in July this year in South Africa (Cape Town); what is the impact this will make for the sport Street Netball’s inaugural centre pass will take place simultaneously on Friday the 21st at 2pm across the Cape communities of Grassy Park, Elsies River, Mitchell's Plain, Khayelitsha, Langa, Mfuleni, Ocean View and Nomzamo, and forms part of the City of Cape Town’s Countdown to The Netball World Cup. Regional finals are then planned for Youth Day, 16 June, and the festival finale will take place in the Fan Park next to the CTICC to coincide with the 2023 Vitality Netball World Cup (VNWC). Endorsed by the Cape Town Netball Federation and Netball South Africa, and con ceived and co-ordinated by Sporting Chance, a youth sports development organisation based in Cape Town, the Street Netball programme teaches life skills through the game of netball to children who need it most, where it is needed most - in communities that are plagued by poverty and crime, and lacking in adequate facilities or structured after-school activities. “The street is the ideal venue for kids to come together and do something positive and healthy,” says Brad Bing, managing director of Sporting Chance. “We need to take back the streets from social evils in our communities – programmes like Street Netball turn the streets into a stage where life lessons can be taught, friendships forged and communities entertained. Empowering Cape Town’s Girls With Life Skills Bing goes on to explain that a very important aspect of the Street Netball initiative is a Life Skills programme that will run concurrently for eight weeks. “Emthonjeni Coun selling and Training, one of our supporting partners, will be working with the girls across the eight Cape communities to equip them with essential life skills and empow erment knowledge to help them plan for their futures. Being healthy and keeping active are added critical life skills taught by the programme and so necessary to keep building a healthy South Africa.” In addition to this, SA netball icon Phumza Maweni has come on board as an ambas sador for Street Netball. The Phumza Maweni Foundation, as supporting partners, will also be assisting to identify netball players that display exceptional talent and flair and will mentor and monitor their netball progress going forward. “And it isn’t only the children who will benefit from this programme - 16 local coaches and a coordinator will be selected from each of the eight communities and these 136 adults will be empowered to make each Street Netball community programme their own,” continues Bing. About the Street Netball Programme Rollout The Street Netball matches will hit the neighbourhood streets of Cape Town with round-robin matches taking place in the eight different communities. Sixteen teams of six players each are entered into each community league competing in an adapted 5-a-side version of the conventional game. Weekly matches will be played for eight weeks, followed by the regional finals on Friday 16 June, and culminating in the festival finale which will coincide with the 2023 Vitality Netball World Cup (VNWC) as part of the exciting line-up of events planned around this international event.

CONSTITUTION HILL JHB GUEST: DAWN ROBERTSON - CEO Constitution Hill CURATED : Makers Market: Celebrating Artisan Craftsmanship and Creativity to launch at Constitution Hill next week Friday 5 May 2023 A world of curated excellence at the highly anticipated Curated. Makers Market, set to take place on 5 May 2023 at Constitution Hill This one-of-a-kind event promises to showcase the finest craftsmanship and creativity from local artisans, bringing together a diverse collection of makers, creators, and enthusiasts in a celebration of handmade goods. With over 40 talented artisans handpicked for their unique skills and exceptional quali ty, the Curated Makers Market is a treasure trove of one-of-a-kind creations, from handmade jewellery, ceramics, textiles, woodworking, leather goods, home decor, and much more. The event provides a platform for artisans to showcase their talent and connect with discerning shoppers who appreciate the art of craftsmanship and creativi ty. For the inaugural event, Curated. Market is thrilled to team up with the legendary Obri gado lifestyle event. Known for its eclectic take of music in Jozi culture bringing the heat from Afro Latin, Bossa Nova, Soul to Funk and everything in-between! Visitors to the market can expect to kick off the weekend with an event that delivers the perfect family outing. Children visiting the market will delight in an exceptional children’s zone that has been programmed by Play Africa - the first interactive children’s museum in Southern Africa, Play Africa allows children to play, discover, innovate and connect by focusing on creative, holistic and playful learning. The Curated. Makers Market is not just a shopping experience; it's an opportunity to connect with the artisans themselves and learn about their craft. Visitors will have the chance to engage in interactive demonstrations, workshops, and meet-and-greets with the artisans, gaining insight into their creative process and taking home a unique piece of art that tells a story. In addition to the diverse range of handmade goods, the Curated. Makers Market will also feature a curated selection of local food vendors offering delectable treats and re freshments. From gourmet snacks to artisanal beverages, visitors can indulge in a culinary journey while exploring the market and taking in the vibrant atmosphere. our market also offers a wide array of pantry essentials and fresh flowers! It's the perfect opportunity to support local businesses while stocking up on your weekly pantry and adding a touch of beauty to your home. The Curated. Makers Market is not just about commerce; it's about fostering a sense of community and supporting local talent. It's a place where creativity thrives, connections are made, and stories are shared. It's an opportunity to discover and support artisans who pour their heart and soul into their craft, and a chance to take home some thing truly special and unique. "We are thrilled to bring together such an extraordinary group of artisans at the Curat ed Makers Market. We believe in the power of handmade goods and the stories behind them, and our goal is to create a memorable experience for both artisans and visitors alike. Constitution Hill is committed to supporting local talent and fostering a sense of community, and we can't wait to share this exciting event with everyone." - Dawn Robertson the CEO of Constitution Hill

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT : Near-pandemic outbreak of cockroaches: The dangers of pesticides to the environment CropLife South Africa has warned that the very wet and humid weather condi tions over the summer months have brought about an outbreak of German cockroaches in the country. The group said cockroach numbers had increased recently, not only because of the weather, but also the unhygienic conditions that prevail in South Africa. GUEST: DR. GERHARD VERDOORN - Operations and Stewardship Manager, CropLife South Africa Cockroach control starts with a serious effort to sanitise human habitation of refuse and left-over foodstuffs. A dirty kitchen that is littered with left-over food and freely available pet food needs serious intervention to deny these un savoury critters from invading a home and setting up a colony. Refuse bags must be secured in plastic wheelie bins or drums out of access of cockroaches. Floor surfaces, potential breeding spots and hide-outs in kitchens, pantries and bathrooms must be thoroughly washed and disinfected with a diluted solution of sodium hypochlorite (domestic bleach). Places that attract and harbour cock roaches include electrical appliances such as fridges and washing machines, cupboards under kitchen and bathroom basins, drainpipe cavities in walls, food cupboards, outdoor drains and dark enclosed areas such as garages. Cock roaches enjoy the heat and humidity underneath electrical appliances and basins, and that is where they often set up breeding colonies. Cockroaches are primarily active at night, but the current outbreak is of such magnitude that the insects are running around during the day in most home steads. Homeowners, the fast-food sector, retail sector and hospitality industry should act quick to stop the tide of cockroaches in South Africa. CropLife South Africa warns all citizens to abide by the statutes of the country and only use registered pesticides strictly according to their label instructions to avoid health impacts on themselves, their families or their clients. Do not buy unlabelled pes ticides in small containers from social media advertisers or street vendors as those products are likely to pose a severe hazard and risk to people when ap plied indoors. A fumigant in the form of an aerosol canister or fumigation tablet can provide a rapid knockout of most adults and juvenile cockroaches, but consumers must follow safety instructions by wearing a facial cover and evacuating the premises of all inhabitants for the duration of the fumigation as stated on the labels. If the service of a pest control operator is contracted, consumers must insist on proof of registration as a fumigation pest control operator under the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act No. 36 of 1947) – a registration certificate issued by the Registrar of Act No. 36 of 1947 is the only valid certificate. Consumers must not contract operators that have only undergone training and have not received a valid registration certificate from the office of the Registrar. Also check which pesticide is offered to be used by the pest control operator and if the label does not indicate application for indoor cockroach control, refrain from using the services of such an operator. Cockroach baits are highly effective and pose a very low risk to people and pets. Reg istered baits are available in ready-to-use bait stations or easy-to-apply syringes. Baits should be applied (or bait stations placed out) where cockroaches are most likely to forage at night, such as inside pantries or in the corners of kitchen counter tops. Place bait stations out of view of children and pets. There are also glue traps available for cockroaches and these can be used alongside baits and bait stations. CropLife SA reminds all South Africans that pesticides are highly regulated sub stances and that everyone is bound by the statutes of Act No. 36 of 1947. This means any person advertising, selling, buying or using a pesticide may only do so according to the label instructions of the pesticide. CropLife SA is working closely with the Directorate of Agriculture Inputs Control (DAIC) Inspectorate to clamp down on people that sell highly toxic substances, such as pure dichlor vos, unlawfully via social media. The Inspectorate has thus far made serious in terventions in unregistered pesticides and has had great success in confiscating large quantities of such unregistered and highly hazardous products. Members of the public who are aware of the advertising or sale of unregistered prod ucts for cockroaches may send information to the Operations and Stewardship Man ager of CropLife SA (details below) who will trigger investigation with the DAIC Inspec torate. The cockroach outbreak does not warrant unlawful activities that pose a grave risk to people’s health. A fumigant in the form of an aerosol canister or fumigation tablet can provide a rapid knockout of most adults and juvenile cockr

JSBART In earlier centuries, flowers were coveted status symbols, today they are traded global ly as a mass product. Currently, the flower is coming into focus as a fragile yet indis pensable component of our global eco-system. With objects from art, design, fashion and natural science, Flowers Forever offers an elaborately staged tour through the cul tural history of flowers from antiquity to the present day. GUEST: OWANTO – Visual Artist The presentation comprises around one hundred and seventy works from international collections as well as installations created especially for the exhibition. Important ex amples from the histories of art and design enter into a fruitful dialog with new artistic approaches. The exhibition features works by Jan Brueghel the Younger, Abraham Mignon, Barbara Regina Dietzsch, Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Hannah Höch, Andreas Gursky, Miguel Chevalier, Ann Carrington, Patricia Kaersenhout, Kehinde Wiley, DRIFT, and many other artists. They all bring the multifaceted cultural history of flowers to life in impressive ways. MORE ABOUT THE GUEST: Owanto is a multi-cultural Gabonese artist born in Paris, France. She was raised in Libreville, Gabon, and later moved to Europe to study Philosophy, Lit erature and Languages at the Institut Catholic de Paris in Madrid, Spain. Owanto’s multidisciplinary practice emerges from a 30-year ca reer where she explores a variety of media, including photog raphy, sculpture, painting, video, sound, installation and per formative works. A practice that enables her to engage with consciousness through the notion of memory, both personal and collective. In 2009, Owanto represented the Republic of Gabon at the 53rd Venice Biennale with a solo show entitled “The Lighthouse of Memory – Go Nogé Mènè”, being the very first artist from Central Africa to exhibit solo in a National Pavilion. Through the use of archives and found documents her proposal traces the past to shape the future, honouring the title “Go Nogé Mènè” which means “building the future” in her mother tongue. Central to her artistic proposal is the question “OÙ ALLONS NOUS?” (Where Are We Going?). A poetic, om nipresent, important, fundamental and universal probe. Owanto’s interest in memory leads her to construct new utopian worlds while reflecting on the concepts of identity, transfor mation and evolution. As the daughter of a Gabonese mother and French father, influenced by Africa, Europe, colonialism and the earth, the artist explores cross-cultural and transhis torical dialogues. She seeks to interrogate the meaning of existence and of her personal and shared history. https://www.afronova.com/artists/owanto/

JSB SESSIONS GUEST: DUDU MAKHOBA – Jazz Musician Dudu started to sing in the choir and soon appreciated her gift, her smooth, soft chocolate voice. Although Dudu as pired to study for and pursue a degree in Psychology, her exposure to Jazz music created a deep burning passion and fascination. Constantly developing her soulful jazz voice Dudu then decided to complete her National Diploma in Jazz and Popular music at Central Johannesburg Col lege (CJC). Through the years Dudu has performed for various crowds in different spaces both nationally and internationally.

MOTORING ON JSB GUEST: NICO SMIT 09H10 FREEDOM MONTH Wrapping Up Freedom Month with a space we all need to visit and learn from. THE CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE in the Western Cape. 29 Years into our democracy what are the lessons they are highlighting for us to learn from our past and present? GUEST: CALVYN GILFELLAN - CEO Castle Control Board The theme for Freedom Day 2023 is Consolidating and Safeguarding Democratic Gains and this year, the Castle of Good Hope, for centuries associated with armed colonial conquest and apartheid oppression, will again host a program in support of this appropriate theme. After the Euphoria how do we safeguard the gains of our democracy • The work of the Castle of Good Hope Does reflecting on our History in any way help us make improved ac tions for the progress of our country South Africa in decades to come; how do you foresee future genera tions would see our decisions when they become the content of future museums How do we visit the Castle of Good Hope Calvyn Gilfellan, CEO of the Castle Control Board: Since the euphoria of that memorable day almost 30 years ago, there has been a worrisome decline in the voter outcome in South Africa since 1994. I sense that it is primarily the youth who do not practise their constitutional right to vote. There was also a considerable voter education drive pre-94, and not much was done post the historic 27 April 1994. In light of these and other disturbing trends in our body politic, the Castle is doing its bit by hosting a dialogue to understand why the youth is not participating in this pillar of our hard-fought freedom and democracy. Who is at fault? Who is to blame? Did the promises of 1994 falter? These are a few hard questions the youth will ask society and its democ ratic leadership. Youth Democratic Vote Dialogue, where learners and youth, the Independent Electoral Commission, and others will debate the importance of the vote and the reasons behind voter apathy. 09h20 JSBART In earlier centuries, flowers were coveted status symbols, today they are traded global ly as a mass product. Currently, the flower is coming into focus as a fragile yet indis pensable component of our global eco-system. With objects from art, design, fashion and natural science, Flowers Forever offers an elaborately staged tour through the cul tural history of flowers from antiquity to the present day. GUEST: OWANTO – Visual Artist The presentation comprises around one hundred and seventy works from international collections as well as installations created especially for the exhibition. Important ex amples from the histories of art and design enter into a fruitful dialog with new artistic approaches. The exhibition features works by Jan Brueghel the Younger, Abraham Mignon, Barbara Regina Dietzsch, Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Hannah Höch, Andreas Gursky, Miguel Chevalier, Ann Carrington, Patricia Kaersenhout, Kehinde Wiley, DRIFT, and many other artists. They all bring the multifaceted cultural history of flowers to life in impressive ways. MORE ABOUT THE GUEST: Owanto is a multi-cultural Gabonese artist born in Paris, France. She was raised in Libreville, Gabon, and later moved to Europe to study Philosophy, Lit erature and Languages at the Institut Catholic de Paris in Madrid, Spain. Owanto’s multidisciplinary practice emerges from a 30-year ca reer where she explores a variety of media, including photog raphy, sculpture, painting, video, sound, installation and per formative works. A practice that enables her to engage with consciousness through the notion of memory, both personal and collective. In 2009, Owanto represented the Republic of Gabon at the 53rd Venice Biennale with a solo show entitled “The Lighthouse of Memory – Go Nogé Mènè”, being the very first artist from Central Africa to exhibit solo in a National Pavilion. Through the use of archives and found documents her proposal traces the past to shape the future, honouring the title “Go Nogé Mènè” which means “building the future” in her mother tongue. Central to her artistic proposal is the question “OÙ ALLONS NOUS?” (Where Are We Going?). A poetic, om nipresent, important, fundamental and universal probe. Owanto’s interest in memory leads her to construct new utopian worlds while reflecting on the concepts of identity, transfor mation and evolution. As the daughter of a Gabonese mother and French father, influenced by Africa, Europe, colonialism and the earth, the artist explores cross-cultural and transhis torical dialogues. She seeks to interrogate the meaning of existence and of her personal and shared history. https://www.afronova.com/artists/owanto/ 09:35 – JSB SESSIONS GUEST: DUDU MAKHOBA – Jazz Musician Dudu started to sing in the choir and soon appreciated her gift, her smooth, soft chocolate voice. Although Dudu as pired to study for and pursue a degree in Psychology, her exposure to Jazz music created a deep burning passion and fascination. Constantly developing her soulful jazz voice Dudu then

The Hobbit opened at the National Children’s Theatre on 16 April, directed by award-winning South African director Alan Swerdlow.

THEATRE The Hobbit opened at the National Children’s Theatre on 16 April, directed by award-winning South African director Alan Swerdlow. The play is based on a 2019 adaption by Greg Banks for the Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis, USA GUEST: ALAN SWERDLOW The Hobbit brings fantasy fun to National Children’s TheatreThe show’s cast is led by Naledi award-winning actor, Gamelihle Bovana, and there are opportunities where actors invite the audience into the story, creating a shared experience for all stakeholders involved, and where something magical happens.Would you be interested in having an interview with Alan Swerdlow, National Children’s Theatre Director for Hobbit to share more information on the production? He could share more information such as:- Tell us a bit more about the production, what inspired the play?- Tell characters in the play?- The importance of children being exposed to plays/theatre at an early age? - The importance of keeping art/culture/Theatre industry alive in SA? Sustainable furniture DIYgirls is a full-service interior design company located in Johannesburg. They design functional and aspirational interiors. Their solutions are tailored to the unique style and needs of their clients, with a focus on sustainability. Vinette believes that beautiful design should not come at the expense of our planet. DIYgirls take pride in their commitment to ethical and environmentally conscious production. Vinette shares her insights and experiences at the back of International Earth Day. GUEST: Vinette Diab Nicholls – Owner of DIYgirls As a pioneer in eco-friendly and sustainable design projects, Vinette discusses the importance of environmentally friendly materials and ethical production processes in the furniture industry. Vinette can speak to the following interview subjects and talking points: • The importance of sustainability in the furniture and interior design industry. • The benefits of using recycled plastic waste in furniture production. • The need for a global commitment to ethical and environmentally conscious production. • How to ensure you use fabrics that are green, eco-friendly, and internationally compliant when decorating your home. • The demand for eco-friendly and sustainable design projects. ABOUT Owner DIYgirls Their in-house workshop and sewing room allow them to bridge the gap between design and manufacturing, by crafting bespoke decorative accessories, window treatments and furniture that is equal in quality and durability. By doing so, they are then able to offer clients flexibility in terms of the style, size and colour of their furniture and soft furnishings. Whether it’s a quick bedroom refresh or a new design for a larger interior, much of our trade stems from repeat clients and direct referrals.

CLUE: Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999, the site is home to the largest concentration of human ancestral remains anywhere in the world. Where are we today? ANSWER: THE CRADLE OF HUMAN KIND The Cradle of Humankind is one of 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in South Africa. It lies about 50km north-west of Johannesburg, One of the first major discoveries here was that of 'Mrs Ples', a pre-human skull dating back more than 2-million years (Australopithecus Africanus) that was unearthed by Professor Robert Broom and his assistant, John Robinson, in 1947. REVIVING TOURISM POST THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN ERA In tourism news this week MEC of Economic Development Tasneem Motara celebrated a massive injection of Gauteng tourism revenue of R52 Billion in 2022, as she toured local attractions in the West Rand GUEST: STHEMBISO DLAMINI - Gauteng Tourism Authority CEO 1. Does this mean tourism is back in business after the covid-19 lockdown? 2. How has small business recovered and now you are faced with loadshedding? 3. Your experience of the cradle of humankind heritage site and as one of the main destination attractions in Gauteng? 4. Your top 3 go to places in Gauteng? Here the landscape is dotted with subterranean limestone caves that have turned up a rich fossil record for human evolutionary studies. These findings have led to the 'Out of Africa' theory, theorising that most human ancestors originated from one general spot… Africa. It’s here where you get to see history in the flesh, or should we say bone. Tens of thousands of visitors from across the world come here to see first-hand the fossil record that lies in the network of limestone caves beneath the surface. Explore the Sterkfontein Caves, Swartkrans and Kromdraai, among other fossil sites, and discover the story of what the world was like when our human ancestors were evolving some 2 to 3 million years ago. At the Sterkfontein Caves alone, the remains of more than 500 Hominids (the Hominid family includes modern-day humans and their direct ancestors) have been uncovered. This not only led to the area being declared a World Heritage Site in 1999 but has also helped to prove the ‘Out of Africa’ theory, which is that humans and their ancestors evolved in Africa and then spread out to the rest of the world over time. Fossils were first unearthed here in the 1890s when the caves were blasted open for lime needed for the extraction of gold discovered on the Witwatersrand in 1886. But it was only from the 1930s that serious scientific work started to take place.

10 of South Africa’s top chefs the Strydkraal(Limpopo) small farmers, Harvesting Heritage, SocioTech, Nederburg Wines and the South African Chefs Association have teamed up to create a new and unique cooking competition. GUEST: CHEF ANDILE SOMDAKA GUEST: MAZOLA MAGWAZA - Sommelier When, where? Date: Saturday, 27 May 2023 Time: 12:00 until 17:00 Venue: Brooklyn Bridge, 570 Fehrsen St, Brooklyn, Pretoria Booking link:https://qkt.io/A7dhaV How does the competition on 27 May work? Chefs and farmers who grow indigenous and heritage crops working together: Ten of South Africa’s top chefs have had multiple meetings with a community of small farmers in the village of Strydkraal Limpopo. The farmers grow heritage and indigenous crops and breed Nguni heritage cattle. The rules of the competition say that the chefs must use Nguni beef and traditional vegetables to create delicious and innovative dishes. What sorts of ingredients will be used? The chefs may use any indigenous and/ or heritage ingredients that the Strydkraal farmers can produce. Examples of possible ingredients include morogo (such as thepe, leroto, morogo wadinawa etc), gourds such as lerotse and beans such as ditlou(also known as Bambara nuts and jugo beans). What sort of food will there be? New African Cuisine The idea is for chefs to take traditional ingredients and reconfigure them in modern ways. The use of ingredients must be authentic and respectful but also exciting and innovative. Expect New African Cuisine at its finest. How can listeners taste this exciting, innovative food? There are only 240 tickets for the food. These tickets cost R895 a head. For this ticket price diners get 7 plates plus wine. Those who don’t want/ cant afford to pay R895 can visit the event, watch the chefs cook and savour similar but less fancy food made using traditional ingredients at food stalls. What is Sommelier Magwaza doing? Multi award winning sommelier Moses Magwaza is presenting indigenous food and wine pairing master class sessions at the event at a cost of R250 per person. More details @harvestingheritage Participating chefs Andile Somdaka Lance Williamson Wandile Mabaso Absalom Kotsokoane Mzwandile (Hector) Mnyayisa Themba Chauke Nhlanhla Masango Tshepiso Ramatlhodi Napo Ramaili Sizwe Cebekhulu Participating sommelier: Moses Magwaza

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THE MUFFINZ Known for their soulful live performances, renowned South African group, The Muffinz, are set to deliver a performance at Theatre of Marcellus stage at Emperors Palace on the 3rd of June. GUEST: GREGORY MABUSELA GUEST: SIFISO BUTHELEZI The Muffinz have been making waves in the music scene since their formation in 2010, and have since released two critically acclaimed albums, Have You Heard and Do What You Love, which have garnered them widespread recognition and multiple awards and nominations.Ask each member of the band how they define their music, and the responses are as varied as their personalities. From Sifiso Buthelezi’s “liberated afro retro” to Simphiwe Kulla’s “eclectic soul trip”, even though their music has grown and developed through the years, the music remains the familiar blend of jazz and soulful melodies with an African twist.The Muffinz are known for their live performances and this show promises to be no exception. “We’re excited to be celebrating over a decade of music and we’ll be showcasing all the favourites that have made us a household name in South Africa as well as some of our favourite South African cover songs. Fans can definitely expect tracks like Umsebenzi Wendoda, Soundcheck and Ghetto as well as take a trip down memory lane with Hugh Masakela’s Marketplace,” shares the group.The audience will also be treated to a special live performance of their latest single, You’re the One, featuring the brilliant pianist/singer Liysakha Tyhoba from the Eastern Cape. The Theatre of Marcellus is the perfect venue for this spectacular event, with its elegant and grand ambiance and this show is not to be missed. Tickets are now available at Ticketpro: (https://bit.ly/3GRmrTf). #TheMuffinzLive Today is Earth day, and it's being celebrated under the theme "Invest in our planet" How can we celebrate and invest in our planet as children?

Are You a Tea or Coffee Person? What gets you ready for your morning? Who has Won The JSB TEA VS COFFEE BATTLE STUDY REVEALS WHAT YOUR MORNING BEVERAGE SAYS ABOUT YOU Millions of South Africans reach for a cup of tea or coffee each morning. Ever wonder why you favour one beverage in particular? According to a study conducted by international market research agency, OnePoll, your morning cuppa says a lot about who you are. Researchers found significant personality differences among the 2 000 Americans they examined based on their morning beverage of choice. GUEST: ADELE DU TOIT - Spokesperson for the SA Rooibos Council What will it be – coffee or tea? Contrary to popular belief, researchers found coffee drinkers to be more introverted and creative than tea drinkers, who describe themselves as extroverts that enjoy social interaction and crave adventure. Seventy five percent of coffee and tea drinkers have their first cuppa before 08h00 and it’s often on-the-go – taking their morning bevvy with them as they battle the traffic, school drop offs and the like. When it comes to entertainment, tea fans enjoy watching “Friends”, “The Big Bang Theory” and “The Walking Dead”, while most coffee afficionados prefer “Seinfeld”, “The Office” and “Grey’s Anatomy”. Taste in music also vary. Those who favour coffee listen to jazz, blues, punk and rock in contrast to tea lovers who prefer a combination of classical, country, pop, hip hop and rap. Both love pets, but on the whole, coffee drinkers prefer the companionship of a dog, while tea drinkers are fonder of cats. When asked about why they prefer coffee or tea, 41% of coffee drinkers said they can’t start their day without coffee as they rely on a decent dose of caffeine to get them going first thing in the morning. They like the buzz coffee gives them, which supports their fast-paced, always on-the-go lifestyle. Thirty seven percent of tea drinkers chose tea for the exact opposite reason – stating too much caffeine as a turnoff. They also tend to appreciate living in the moment and are more reflective by nature. Adele du Toit, spokesperson for the SA Rooibos Council (SARC) says several studies over the years have yielded similar results, so there must be some truth to it. “Other studies concur that coffee drinkers tend to be ‘morning’ people compared to tea drinkers who describe themselves as night owls. Cleanliness and orderliness are a lot more important to tea drinkers than their coffee drinking peers, who often self-identify as ‘messy’. “Sleep seems to elude coffee drinkers with many describing themselves as light sleepers – either waking up at the slightest noise or blaming it on racing thoughts that keep them up at night, whereas most tea drinkers (57%) say they generally sleep well.” Du Toit says while most teas contain less caffeine than coffee, herbal tisanes like Rooibos are completely caffeine-free and has been proven to alleviate stress and anxiety, aiding in a good night’s rest. “The combination of antioxidants in Rooibos lowers cortisol (stress hormone) in the body. The higher the level of cortisol, the greater the likelihood of interrupted sleep.” The OnePoll study refers to coffee drinkers being addicted to caffeine with another report citing almost half (49%) of coffee drinkers saying they’d rather give up their cellphone for a month than go without coffee. The same can’t be said for tea drinkers as addiction isn’t a problem. “Caffeine is a stimulant that keeps you awake, so it’s best to limit these beverages to the morning. With Rooibos, the opposite is true. The more you drink, the better you will sleep.”

WORD DOMINATION The National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT), in collaboration with the National Reading Collaboration (NRC), is celebrating World Book Day today by organizing a series of reading dialogues from 23 April 2023 to 23 May 2023. GUEST: GODWIN KHOSA - CEO The National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) About the work of the National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT)? About the collaboration with the National Reading Collaboration (NRC), a series of reading dialogues? The resources and guidelines that will be shared with parents and community stakeholders? Who can participate and Where to get more information? These dialogues will take place in four provinces: Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Eastern Cape, and Northern Cape. The primary objectives of these dialogues are to assist communities in improving their reading practices at home and to encourage reading for pleasure activities in primary schools. At the conclusion of each dialogue, resources and guidelines on reading will be shared with parents and community stakeholders. World Book Day is an internationally recognised event organised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to promote the importance of reading, publishing, and copyright. This year's celebration draws attention to the need for increased access to books and other reading materials worldwide. As the world marks World Book Day, the NECT has made a greater call for parents to help bridge the gaps at home by encouraging reading at home and helping learners access as much of the publicly available reading resources as possible, more so resources available in their mother tongue. Many children are still facing challenges when it comes to reading, particularly in terms of comprehension among Grade 4 learners, the need for a culture of reading cannot be overstated. The NECT would like an opportunity to talk to you about the activities on World Book Day and reading programmes that they currently have in place to assist children with reading.

Each year, on 23 April, celebrations take place all over the world to recognise the magical power of books - a link between the past and the future, a bridge between generations and across cultures. GUEST: Ofentse Molefe – Assistant Principal at Spark Randburg High Talking points: · Social benefits of reading? · Why reading is crucial for childrens development · Reading as a family and how it helps children build confidence at school What is World Book Day? World Book Day is an annual celebration of all things literature. It's a day to reflect on our enjoyment of books and reading, across all generations. The day was set up in 1995, to encourage everyone to read more, and discover the magical worlds that books can offer. World Book Day encourages children to read more of their favourite books. It's a UNSECO initiative, and international organisations from the three major sectors of the book industry - publishers, booksellers and libraries, are all involved in spreading the word. When is World Book Day? World Book Day takes place every year on 23 April in South Africa and across most of the world. This date is significant because three of the world's most well-known authors all died on this date. They were William Shakespeare, Miguel Cervantes and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega. How can I celebrate World Book Day with my class? World Book Day is a great opportunity to theme your day of teaching around all things books! You could ask children of all ages to bring their favourite book to school with them and tell the class a bit about why they like it so much. No matter what Phase you teach, there are tons of creative ways to work World Book Day into the classroom. How about making the day a fancy dress occasion? Encourage your class to come to school dressed as a character from their favourite book. Which resources can I use to mark World Book Day? Twinkl has lots of fun and engaging resources that you can use with your children to celebrate World Book Day. Foundation Phase children will love this Junior World Book Day quiz PowerPoint - simply download it and present it to your class in a few simple clicks! It features interactive multiple-choice questions for you to work through as a class, all about books that this age group will be familiar with. Intermediate and Senior Phase learners will enjoy this quiz featuring questions on books such as 'Alice in Wonderland', 'Charlotte's Web' and of course the hugely popular 'Harry Potter' series. Jaco Jacobs-themed World Book Day resources! Twinkl had the pleasure of interviewing Jaco Jacobs, one of South Africa's most well-known and well-loved children's authors. He creates fantastic literature for all ages, from picture books right up to teen fiction. We have put together a selection of resources themed around Jaco's work, to help you build a World Book Day lesson focussing on home-grown talent. We've got book review templates, book cover creation resources, a word search and lots more for you to dive into! You can find all of these fantastic resources in our Jaco Jacobs category. These resources are suitable for older Intermediate Phase and Senior Phase classes.

Zazen Respite Care is a palliative care offering in Gauteng; Dr. Jodi Wishnia a public health specialist with a passion to improve the health system. Zazen is set to open an inpatient care facility for those at the end of life. This morning we talk "Why we need access to palliative care" GUEST: DR. JODI WISHNIA - Public Health Specialist For now, we are providing outreach services to insured patients at home and uninsured patients in one public hospital in Gauteng. Zazen will be a hub for palliative care research and provides an innovative financing model to ensure access for all who need it, irrespective of their ability to afford it. This is aligned to South Africa's social solidarity principles in its coming National Health Insurance.“Why We Need Access to Palliative Care” —About palliative Care and why we need more inpatient care units? —Take us through the journey of preparing for the end of life?—Tell us about the work of Zazen Respite Care?—You have found a home? —You are fundraising to build the centre, what will it take to make this mission come to life and how can people contribute ? —Where do we reach you Get in touch: [email protected] ABOUT DR. JODI I am passionate about improving the South African health system. For the past 10 years, my impact on the health system has largely been through helping to create evidence for decision making and strengthening financial management practices in the pursuit of quality health care. From 2023, I am focusing on contributing to our health system through the expansion of palliative care services for all those who need it. This will entail the building and development of an inpatient palliative care centre in Johannesburg, called Zazen Respite Care. Follow my progress here as we try to improve access to this often overlooked and underfunded part of the care continuum: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zazen-respite-care/

COMMUNITY It’s the 2023 67 Blankets Local Blankets is Lekka tour across the country! GUEST: CAROLYN STEYN - Founder of 67 Blankets Take us back to 2014 at the beginning of "nitwits for Madiba"? This year you are taking the 67 Blankets movement to 8 areas around the country, you kicked off in Cape Town yesterday? The impact you believe 67 Blankets has made over the years? South Africa is faced with many social challenges, your thoughts on how we can each play our part in contributing to the larger community? This year Local is Lekka for 67 Blankets. Since the inception of 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day in January 2014 “KnitWits for Madiba” have been knitting squares, making blankets and involving fellow South Africans ahead of their many events, wrapping up South Africans in the warmth of this project. However every year the 67 Blankets ambassadors and volunteers pack up the enormous contributions and send them off for the annual big record-breaking reveals. This year there will be eight big reveals with a 67 Blankets team travelling around the country on the Local Blankets is Lekka tour! In every region local ambassadors are galvanising their ‘KnitWits’ to bring in their squares, their blankets and their love in what is to be a celebration of community, open-hearted giving and the desire to make a positive difference. In the spirit of light competition every 67 Blankets ambassador and ‘KnitWit’ community is pulling out all the stops to amass a big, beautiful display of blankets that highlights the hard work and commitment of local volunteers. Visitors can enjoy the display of blankets, local entertainers and musicians and good food and drink. If you are slow off the mark and haven’t yet got knitting or crocheting for this good cause, there will be many people, needles in hand, to help you start your first square and even blanket. Or even better why not join a group in your area that is already meeting to work those needles and hooks. Kicking off on 22 April in Cape Town, a 67 Blankets team will visit eight different cities and towns over the next two months. Every stop will be a showcase of hope and the power of the possibility. Following the events, all blankets will be collected and distributed to those in need, through the 67 Blankets partnerships. “I am really excited about the Local Blankets is Lekka tour. Our ambassadors are the heart and soul that keep 67 Blankets turning and this tour is going to be a wonderful way to celebrate their unwavering commitment to the project. I am really looking forward to meeting our extended 67 Blankets family in their home towns and seeing what they have been able to achieve over the last year. It is all going to be a huge surprise”, says Carolyn Steyn founder of 67 Blankets. Local Blankets is Lekka Dates and Venues: Cape Town: April 22, 2023 - 11am at the Hellenic Club, Bay Road, Mouille Point. Mossel Bay: May 13th, 2023 - 10am at the Mossel Bay Town Hall. Bloemfontein: May 20, 2023 - 11am at the Oliewenhuis Art Museum. Daantjie: May 26, 2023 – 1pm Mtfophi Primary School White River: May 27, 2023 - All blankets handed in at the Sabie Valley Coffee Shop, Casterbridge. Johannesburg: June 3, 2023 - 11am at Jeppe High School for Girls. Durban: June 10, 2023 - 11am at the Holy Family College, Glenmore. Gqeberha: June 15, 2023 - 9am at the Theodor Herzl High School. Website: 67blankets.co.za Facebook: 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day (South Africa) Twitter: @67blankets IG: 67blankets

World creativity and innovation day was on Friday the 21 April – The day promotes the importance of creativity and innovation on the continent South Africa's Innotivity Institute is leading celebrations in Africa and beyond, speaking at events in South Africa, Nigeria, Ukraine, and the US. Michael Lee – FOUNDER OF Innotivity The Innotivity Institute’s programs of creativity and innovation training, coaching, consulting and mindset makeovers help coaches, teams, and leaders master the future of work.Creativity and innovation are the most important skills in business today – LinkedIn, the World Economic Forum, Forbes, IBM and many other sources say it.But 98% of adults have lost access to the creative genius we were born with. That poses a challenge. SONGS: GUESTS: 1. Rapelang Rabana – Founder of Rekindle Learning 2. Tu Nokwe – tbc MORE INFO ABOUT THE GUESTS THOUGHTS ON INNOVATION: Here’s the bad news: 98% of adults have lost access to the creativity they were born with. And so our ability to shift to meet all these changes has been radically compromised. Worse, we are currently in the fastest period of change in human history and it’s only getting faster. An unstable economy, unpredictable customer expectations, and the need to reskill talent constantly are just a few of the many challenges to profit and productivity.This requires company leaders to be agile, to continuously learn and improve, and to ensure their employees do the same. The good news is we can re-access the full extent of our natural creativity and innovation abilities to help our businesses thrive no matter what changes are thrown at us.Having a powerful innovation mindset maximizes our adaptability, shores up our resilience, and empowers our ability to deal with the stress of uncertainty. In fact, increasing the innovation mindset of your people can help you solve almost any issue you are facing. This is why IBM says creativity is the most important determinant of success. It’s also why 7 of the 10 World Economic Forum skills for 2025 are related to creativity and innovation thinking. Now you might ask WHY we’ve lost our natural innovation abilities. It boils down to this: if a child had the mind of an adult she would never learn to walk. She would fall down a few times and think, this really isn’t ME. I’m good at crawling and sucking my thumb, but not this walking thing. We human beings get attached to how we see ourselves and the world. This messes up our creative thinking. We talk about thinking out of the box but in fact how we think is entirely INTO boxes, judging things quickly according to our existing perceptions and beliefs. This is why your employees struggle to innovate.Now here is the VERY good news: since we were all born highly innovative, we can get this ability back.The key is to innovate the people first, not the systems. We offer innovation mindset training that helps leaders and teams become more flexible in their thinking.Working with us, you will empower your employees to be quick on their feet to cause breakthrough results.We also offer assessments of the cutting edge Adaptability Quotient to help you understand exactly how to help your employees grow their adaptability even after the training.What, you might wonder, is Innotivity? Let’s have a chat and we’ll tell you more about the meaning of this unusual word, and how it can help your company.