The Jet Set Breakfast
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JSB Sessions: Rising North West artist Njoza Ke Problem joins Jet Set Breakfast Sessions to talk about his creative journey, musical influences, and how his new project “Bad in a Good Way” reflects a bold new voice in South African hip-hop
JSB ART: Sarah Austin Jenness, Executive Producer of The Moth, joins Jet Set Breakfast to discuss the return of the globally acclaimed storytelling event to Johannesburg on 26 March, hosted by Lebogang Mashile, celebrating the power of true personal stories.
JSB SCIENCE: Technology journalist Mudiwa Gavaza joins Jet Set Breakfast to unpack how Artificial Intelligence is rapidly being integrated into everyday apps and what this shift means for users, workplaces and the digital future in South Africa
JSB MATHS: Ahead of International Day of Mathematics, Dingaan Moropane, Campus Head IIE Rosebank College, joins Jet Set Breakfast to unpack South Africa’s deepening mathematics crisis and what it means for the country’s future workforce and economic growth
JSB ENVIRONMENT: Cynthia Moyo, Climate and Energy Campaigner at Greenpeace Africa, joins Jet Set Breakfast to unpack the growing crisis of air pollution in South Africa, and what it means for public health, energy policy and the country’s transition away from coal.
At the Johannesburg Festival of Women Writers, award-winning theatre practitioner Momo Matsunyane reflects on storytelling across stage and page, and how theatre and writing preserve powerful black narratives.
JSB WORD DOMINATION: Professor Anné H. Verhoef, philosopher at North-West University, unpacks what happiness really means and why philosophy suggests it is far more complex than the success-driven version many people chase today.
JSB ARTS: Photographer Sibusiso Bheka joins us to reflect on winning the inaugural ORMS International Photography Prize at the Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2026, and how his work is using photography as a powerful tool for storytelling and social reflection.
A conversation with renowned South African poet, educator and cultural activist Barbara Masekela about the return of the Johannesburg Festival of Women Writers and how women storytellers are reshaping narratives, preserving cultural memory, and influencing the future of African literature.
JSB THOUGHTLEADERS: Political economist Nco Dube joins us to unpack his argument that South Africa’s belief in the political power of the middle class may be an illusion — and why the country’s real tensions are rooted in deeper class struggles shaping politics, economics and public debate.
JSB Community: Founder of the Gregg Mitchley Foundation, Gregg Mitchley, joins us to talk about his extraordinary 600km walk from Johannesburg to Durban to raise awareness and support for two young siblings battling the rare immune disorder DOCK8.
JSB SESSIONS: South African music collective founder Thato Motsepe shares the inspiration behind Deep Breath’s new Afro-soul single “Amalobolo,” exploring themes of love, tradition, and the evolving celebration of African cultural honour.
JSB ART: Media entrepreneur and creator Mudzithe Phiri joins us to unpack her provocative anthology A Moment in Time, selected for the 8th annual Joburg Film Festival, and why she believes African storytelling must confront power, patriarchy and politics head-on.
NICO SMIT on all things Motoring
JSB TECH: As we continue marking World Hearing Day throughout March, Professor DeWet Swanepoel from the University of Pretoria unpacks how a groundbreaking WhatsApp-based AI training programme is equipping teachers to detect early hearing loss in children and transform classroom outcomes.
JSB SPORT: SABC Sports Reporter & Commentator Benjamin Leshoro joins us to unpack the latest global rule changes in football and tennis — from new anti-timewasting measures introduced by the International Football Association Board to the ATP’s heat stress rule and the ongoing debate around the proposed “daylight” offside law.
JSB ENVIRONMENT: As provinces grapple with coal transitions, grid instability and climate pressure, we unpack how the 2026 National Cleantech Innovation Challenge is shifting from policy talk to province-specific, market-ready solutions with Patrick Krappie - Executive for Innovation Enabling
JSB CONVERSATION – We speak to Lauren Fitchet-Hall about why nearly 30% of South African teens are struggling with mental health, and what parents, schools and communities can do to create safer, more supportive environments for young people
JSB CONVERSATION – We speak to Lauren Fitchet-Hall about why nearly 30% of South African teens are struggling with mental health, and what parents, schools and communities can do to create safer, more supportive environments for young people
JSB ECONOMY: Township economy strategist Kabelo Kale unpacks how circular economy thinking, media, and creativity can transform township assets into sustainable local livelihoods.
JSB ECONOMY: Township economy strategist Kabelo Kale unpacks how circular economy thinking, media, and creativity can transform township assets into sustainable local livelihoods.
JSB WORD DOMINATION: Previews the 2026 Johannesburg Festival of Women Writers, founded by Barbara Masekela and hosted by University of Johannesburg, highlighting its theme of intergenerational wisdom and its celebration of women’s literary voices with a keynote by Petina Gappah at the Joburg Theatre with NOMONDE NDWALAZA
JSB WORD DOMINATION: Previews the 2026 Johannesburg Festival of Women Writers, founded by Barbara Masekela and hosted by University of Johannesburg, highlighting its theme of intergenerational wisdom and its celebration of women’s literary voices with a keynote by Petina Gappah at the Joburg Theatre with NOMONDE NDWALAZA who is Part of the Johannesburg Festival of Women Writers Media team
Lethabo Sekhu, Chief Operating Officer of Credipple, joins Jet Set Breakfast to unpack why South African employers need move beyond qualification-first hiring and prioritise job readiness as youth unemployment remains stubbornly high, according to the latest data from Statistics South Africa.
Lethabo Sekhu, Chief Operating Officer of Credipple, joins Jet Set Breakfast to unpack why South African employers need move beyond qualification-first hiring and prioritise job readiness as youth unemployment remains stubbornly high, according to the latest data from Statistics South Africa.
JSB Community: We speak to co-founder of the Riky Rick Foundation, Louisa Zondo about how the Riky Rick & Anton Chaka Memorial Forest turns activism into action by linking land justice, mental health, youth culture and ecological repair in the Eastern Free State
JSB Community: We speak to co-founder of the Riky Rick Foundation, Louisa Zondo about how the Riky Rick & Anton Chaka Memorial Forest turns activism into action by linking land justice, mental health, youth culture and ecological repair in the Eastern Free State
JSB THOUGHTLEADERS: We are joined by Basier Dramat, CEO of Cornerstone Institute, unpacking why Enoch Godongwana’s latest budget keeps higher education funding locked into public universities, leaving thousands of academically eligible but financially excluded students without viable study pathways
JSB THOUGHTLEADERS: We are joined by Basier Dramat, CEO of Cornerstone Institute, unpacking why Enoch Godongwana’s latest budget keeps higher education funding locked into public universities, leaving thousands of academically eligible but financially excluded students without viable study pathways.
JSB SESSIONS: We catch up with songstress Siphokazi who will be performing at the Symphony By The Water taking place on the 7th March at Mid Mar Dam.
JSB ART: We speak to visual artist Lerato Lodi about her exhibition Lebone, a deeply personal body of work exploring motherhood, ancestry, memory and African spirituality through contemporary visual art.
NICO SMIT on all things Motoring
JSB HEALTH: A calm, sensory-led conversation exploring ASMR and its real-life experience with Lindokuhle Madlingozi, founder of The ASMR Experience.
JSB SWING: A chat with Rotondwa Maphagela about what the Joburg Open will feel like for the city — from visitors and vibe to traffic, business buzz and everyday life around the tournament.
JSB SPORT: We speak with David Craig about his first professional contract and his move to TSV Neustadt in Germany after impressing in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) and discuss what this step means for his career and South African basketball.
JSB Environment: A practical and solutions-driven conversation with Climate Justice Advocate, Sentle Nell unpacking South Africa’s water crisis through the lenses of infrastructure failure, climate change, and what ordinary citizens can do to protect and conserve water.
CIVIC EDUCATION: A civic conversation unpacking the growing reality of student gambling and what the partnership between the National Gambling Board and National Student Financial Aid Scheme means for protecting young people, with insights from spokesperson Mr Lungile Dukwana
CIVIC EDUCATION: A civic conversation unpacking the growing reality of student gambling and what the partnership between the National Gambling Board and National Student Financial Aid Scheme means for protecting young people, with insights from spokesperson Mr Lungile Dukwana.
Waste Innovation Challenge: The Mr Price Foundation and Universities South Africa have launched the Waste Innovation Challenge to empower students to turn plastic waste into viable green businesses, with insights from their programme manager Dudu Mathabela
Waste Innovation Challenge: The Mr Price Foundation and Universities South Africa have launched the Waste Innovation Challenge to empower students to turn plastic waste into viable green businesses, with insights from their programme manager Dudu Mathabela
JSB CONVERSATION: A practical property conversation unpacking the realities of disputes in sectional title living — from levies and rules to ombuds and courts — with insights from Grant Smee
JSB CONVERSATION: A practical property conversation unpacking the realities of disputes in sectional title living — from levies and rules to ombuds and courts — with insights from Grant Smee, CEO of Only Realty Property Group 083 805 6814
WORD DOMINATION Echoes of Identity: A Cultural Awakening in Mkhondo, Mpumalanga with poet Sabelo Soko
WORD DOMINATION Echoes of Identity: A Cultural Awakening in Mkhondo, Mpumalanga with poet Sabelo Soko
THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS OPINION MAKERS AND GRIOTS:Hidden Dangers in SA Sanitary Products Spark Public Outrage- should all sanitary pads be recalled?
THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS OPINION MAKERS AND GRIOTS:Hidden Dangers in SA Sanitary Products Spark Public Outrage- should all sanitary pads be recalled? with Dr Ruth Apostolov- internationally recognised South African humanitarian, UN Global Humanitarian Award recipient, and Head of the She PowHer Foundation
A conversation with Zukile Siyaphi, founder of Ndofire Silent Moves Chess Club, on how a grassroots Soweto chess movement is shaping young minds, building safe community spaces, and raising funds to create a permanent chess hub
A conversation with Zukile Siyaphi, founder of Ndofire Silent Moves Chess Club, on how a grassroots Soweto chess movement is shaping young minds, building safe community spaces, and raising funds to create a permanent chess hub.
JSB SESSIONS: Acclaimed South African jazz storyteller Ernie Smith joins us to reflect on his musical journey, genre-blending sound, and what audiences can expect when he brings his soulful storytelling to Symphony By The Water.
JSB ART: Warren Masemola Leads the Charge as Joburg Film Festival 2026 Unveils Its Boldest Line-Up Yet with Warren Masemola- actor
NICO SMIT on all things Motoring
JSB LANGUAGE DAY: On International Mother Language Day, we speak to Tshediso Radebe, Sesotho educator at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, about how mother-tongue education can play a critical role in addressing South Africa’s literacy crisis and strengthening learner confidence and academic success.
JSB Health 2025 Profmed Stress Index: When Pressure Becomes the Background Noise of Professional Life with Justine iProfmed spokesperson Justine Lacy
JSB SPORT: As athletes from Africa and the Caribbean call for greater inclusion and support in winter sports, we speak to Manfred Seidler, Club Manager at Hollywood Athletics Club, about the broader structural barriers facing athletes from under-resourced regions and what true inclusion in global sport really requires
JSB CONVERSATION this Sunday we have a roundtable on the Matric class of 2025: Things you can still do in 2026 if you did not get accepted at tertiary institutions
JSB CONVERSATION this Sunday we have a roundtable on the Matric class of 2025: Things you can still do in 2026 if you did not get accepted at tertiary institutions - Maybe your daughter or son didn’t get into the other tertiary institutions - there are are other options… with Vimala Ariyan is the CEO of Star Schools and education activist Hendrick Makaneta
WORD DOMINATION we pay tribute to poet Dr. Diane Ferrus
WORD DOMINATION we pay tribute to poet Dr. Diane Ferrus
CIVIC EDUCATION: Optimised but Overlooked: Authenticity, AI and the Future of South African Talent- Samantha- Jane Gravett, Director at Robert Walters Recruitment Africa
CIVIC EDUCATION: Optimised but Overlooked: Authenticity, AI and the Future of South African Talent- Samantha- Jane Gravett, Director at Robert Walters Recruitment Africa.
On JetSet Breakfast this Sunday, we speak to Hedley Lewis, CEO of CHOC, about International Childhood Cancer Day and the build-up to Flip Flop Day on Friday, 20 February 2026
On JetSet Breakfast this Sunday, we speak to Hedley Lewis, CEO of CHOC, about International Childhood Cancer Day and the build-up to Flip Flop Day on Friday, 20 February 2026, mobilising South Africans to step up in solidarity with children battling cancer.
How community‑centred participation platforms are translating the just energy transition into tangible, place‑based change in coal‑affected regions
Sunday ThoughtLeaders: Thokozile Zambane, Founder and CEO of Kani Development Solutions, explains how community‑centred participation platforms are translating the just energy transition into tangible, place‑based change in coal‑affected regions.
This weekend on JSB Sessions, we’re in conversation with Nduduzo Makhathini — visionary pianist, healer and global Blue Note artist. We explore ancestral sound, creative mysticism and his powerful new suite uNomkhubulwane, as he prepares to headline major festivals and take South African jazz to the world stage
JSB Art this morning, we’re in conversation with Gregory Maqoma about Genesis — a bold new dance opera where movement, music and poetry collide. We explore creation, time, and transformation, and how this latest work signals a powerful new chapter in his ever-evolving artistic journey.