The Jet Set Breakfast

Guest: World book day and fostering reading in children Interview: WORD DOMINATION

Guest: Cynthia Morrison – Director A Chance to Play South Africa Interview: The importance of play for children living with disability

Guest: Mabuyi Mnguni – Covid -19 coordinator Interview: FOR THE LOVE OF NURSING

Guest: Mala Suriah – Chief Marketing Officer FUNDI FOUNDATION THOUGHTLEADERS: FOR THE LOVE OF NURSING

Popularly referred to as spinach king, Lufefe Nomjana, is a Khayelitsha-based entrepreneur who farms spinach and produces baked goods and refreshments that havespinach as a main ingredient from bread to muffins.GUEST: LUFEFE NOMJANA - Founder of The Spinach KingIn 2011, Nomjana started his business with just as little as a R40, with four bunchesof spinach and his big idea. This is where he was motivated and turned 24 loaves into120 making enough money to purchase his own equipment and employ people.

Zandile Kumalo, a hydroponics farmer who started a rooftop garden at the Morningside Shopping Centre in Sandton and supplies the shops and restaurants.GUEST: ZANDILE KUMALO - Hydroponics FarmerShe says she was motivated to start the hydroponics farm on the concrete rooftop ofMorningside Shopping Centre in Sandton after realizing she could supply fresh vegetablesto those in her vicinity.

THE BOOKISH DR. Is back with a call to grow our involvement as parents and guardians in encouraging reading in our homes as regular practice. She has selected 3 titles to considerfor your children’s book collection list. GUEST: DR. NOKUTHULA MAZIBUKO- MSIMANG - University of Pretoriabased researcher and writer of children’s books and historical novels.

The Kingsmead Book Fair has become a significant event on South Africa's literary calendar.Kingsmead College will host its 11th annual Book Fair this comingSaturday 27 May from 8h30 to 18h00, in Johannesburg, opposite the Rosebank Gautrainstation.GUEST: ALEX BOUCHE - Director of Marketing Kingsmead Bookfair

Millions of young South Africans are jobless: study finds that giving them ‘soft’ skills likenetworking helps their prospects. Senior Lecturer at the University of the Free State Chijoke Nwosu wrote about this on “The Conversation”GUEST: CHIJOKE NWOSU - Senior Lecturer, University of the Free State

The hiring of persons with disability continues to be a concern with a need to domore. The Disability Summit and Career Expo wrapped up this week including dialogues about opportunities and the challenges faced.GUEST: JUSTENE SMITH - Disability Specialist at Progression

Top creative talent who currently operate within the Creative Uprising Hub (at Transwerke) will be showcasing their talent at as part of OPEN STUDIOS JOBURG - South Africa’s largest visual arts festival - taking place on May 27 & 28 from 10:30–16:00. GUEST: LESOLE TAUTSWALA - Exhibitions Coordinator Transwerke

The latest Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), released on Tuesday, found that 81% of Grade 4 learners in South Africa cannot read for meaning in any language. The country ranked lowest out of the 43 participating countries in learners’ reading skills. The previous PIRLS study in 2016 stated that 78% of children in Grade 4 in South Africa can’t read for meaning. GUEST: Jenny Katz, the Research and Development Manager of the Molteno Institute for Language and Literacy

Bassline Fest 2023 is hotting up! Just announced is the inclusion of Simmy. In celebration of Africa Day, the final lineup is Pan-African and bedecked with South African Stars. Enjoy headliner Sjava, DBN GOGO, Simmy, Afro-futuristic act Afrotronix from Chad/Canada, Techno-Punk act Scurru Fitchada from Cape Verde/Portugal, dance hall act Fayazer from Reunion Island and the Planetoids from Germany featuring SA/ Zambian Namakau Star

MOTORING WITH NICO SMIT

For almost 50 years, National Geographic Explorer has been carefully watching the elephants of Kenya’s Amboseli National Park. Over that time she’s gotten to know them by name and has started decoding their sounds, smells, and body language to figure out just what the world’s largest land animal is talking about. She has a Ph.D. in elephant behavior from Cambridge University, and has studied the social behavior and communication of elephants for over 40 years, dedicating her life to their conservation and welfare GUEST : DR. JOYCE POOLE - Co-Founder and Co-Director of ElephantVoices

A potentially dangerous pregnancy complication characterised by high blood pressure. Every year on May 17, World Hypertension Day is celebrated to bring attention to the condition commonly known as high blood pressure. Hypertension is a chronic medical condition characterised by high blood pressure that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular conditions. Today we discuss hypertension in pregnant women. Guest : Dr Vuyo Makhanya – Gynaecologist and Obstetrician

Guest: Jabu Lukhele - Principal Technical Officer at StellenboschUniversity’s Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science spends his days inspiring first-year chemistry students as one of the principaltechnical officers of the Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science. Aformer Latin dancer, Jabu now gets his endorphin fix from road running andspending quality time with family and friends.As we kicked off May commemorating Workers' Day, we dedicate this series ofarticles to our staff and their important contribution to the University. In theinterview below, Jabu tells us more about his work.

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.

Guest: Simphiwe Rakgabale – Eco warrior Interview: ENVIRONMENT: The Bamboo Cage System

Interview: GUEST: FAYE KABALI–KAGWA - Festival Curator

Interview: GUESS THE DESTINATION Guest: Petersen Mahlangu - Founder

Guest: DR. Cori LODDER - Allergy and Asthma Specialist Interview: #JSBHEALTH

Interview: CHEFS WITH COMPASSION reaches 5 million meal milestone and launches crowdfunding campaign to fight hunger and food waste. Guest: Chef Coo Pillay - Founding Director and National Project Manager of Chefs with Compassion

GUEST: NAMAKAU STAR Interview: #JSBSESSION

Guest: Nico Smit, Petrol head

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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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Guest: Prince Albert , In the Karoo – Interview: GUESS THE DESTINATION

Interview - #Buhlebendalo

Guest: Pretty Yende Interview: PRETTY YENDE

Guest: Dr Greg Symons – Consultant Pulmonologist & Physician – The Jenna Lowe Clinic at Groote Schuur Interview: #JSBHEALTH

Guest: Dorothy Clark – VISUAL ARTIST Interview: #JSBART

Guest: Maretha Vermaak - Dietician at ReDiscover Dairy Interview: How to make your dairy and fresh foods last longer with the ongoing powercuts?

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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?

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.

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.

#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.