The Jet Set Breakfast

Firdouza Waggie, Associate Professor at the University of the Western Cape talks about how interprofessional collaboration and teamwork could improve South Africa’s health system

Teresa (Terry) Oakley-Smith , founder and managing director of Diversi-T and Busisiwe Mavuso– COO of Business Leadership South Africa, shared their stories of the week, focusing on diversity and how it can drive levels of social cohesion and opportunities for small business after the election

Dr Sudhakar Muniyasamy, CSIR senior researcher talks about developing 100% degradable plastic made from sugar cane bagasse and maize stalk as an alternative to reduce environmental pollution

INTERVIEWEE: Zandi Tisani, directorRed Bull Music to release Rave & Resistance; a music documentary that looks at the birth of club culture in Johannesburg, featuring the views of industry giants such as Oskido, Lakuti, Bob Mabena, Vinny Da Vinci, DJ Christos, Trompies and G-Force, as they take people on a journey to the origins of dance music in South Africa. The documentary will be available on Red Bull YouTubeand Red Bull TV from Friday, 10 May 2019 from 8am CAT

INTERVIEWEE: Aysegul Ergul Do you want to have iftar (fast breaking) dinner with a Muslim family?During the month of Ramadan in the lunar calendar, Muslims fast by abstaining from consuming water or food from dawn to sunset. After the sunset, they break their fast with a meal called “Iftar”. This is an important time not only to break fast but also share this meal with friends including those of different faiths. It is truly a special time when people of different backgrounds come together and share in the Iftar experience, learning about different cultures and faiths in the process as we believe building peaceful societies start with knowing one another.

Major Mandisa Nomcebo MfekaMajor Mandisa Nomcebo Mfeka, a Combat Pilot in the South African Air Force.She is regarded as the world’s first Black African female fighter pilot and hails from South Africa!Mandisa, who was born in Ntuzuma Kwazulu-Natal grew up in Malvern. She says she realised her love for aviation when she was about five years old when her mother and grandmother used to take them to airshows in Virginia Airport

Interviewee: Musa Mpofu - Local Representative of the World Fair Trade OrganizationWorld Fair Trade Day takes place on 11th May 2019. Organised by the World Fair Trade Organisation, the aim of the day is to celebrate Fair Trade and encourage the public to, where possible, choose Fair Trade goods, becoming fair and ethical consumers.

Dr Alfonso JK Pecoraro, Cardiologist and Executive of SA Heart Association In South Africa, cardiovascular disease (CVD) which includes coronary artery disease (CAD), is the leading cause of death after HIV/Aids2, and the most frequent cause of death worldwide today.1. More South Africans die of CVD than of all the cancers combined2. A common symptom of CAD is angina, yet many people don’t even know what that is. As a result, it is under-recognised and undertreated.

Wiebe Wakker is a Dutch motorcar driver and adventurer who also holds the current world record for completing the longest ever electric car trip in the world covering a distance of about 95,000 kilometres (59,000 mi). On 15 March 2016, he started his journey through his own electric car from his home country Netherlands to reach his final destination in Australia. On 7 April 2019, he managed to complete his journey taking 1,119 days by crossing 33 countries without even visiting a gas station.

Music Producer and founder of Native Rhythms Records, Dr Sipho Sithole, joined us in-studio as our guest presenter. We were also joined by Thembi Kunene-Msimang and Muzi Kuzwayo, who wre Dr Sithole's chosen guests.

The Citizen, South Africa's fourth-biggest website, with over 4.4 million unique browsers has just launched a new platform - Parenty. Leigh Tayler, co-editor of Parenty talks about the platform, which has been created as a destination and community for modern-day South African parents.

Dave Fisher, photographer and founder of Ibali Photo Collective spoke about the upcoming nonprofit photography project with students from Muizenberg High School and a visiting American school. The project is inspired by the recent tragic death of Janet Ntozini, a Muizenberg High School student who got killed while coming to the aid of a disabled boy, an event that greatly affected the school.

Professor Glenda Daniels, Associate Professor in Media Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand spoke about how South Africa ranks in the press freedom stakes. The latest World Press Freedom Index released by Reporters without Borders rates the state of press freedom in South Africa as “satisfactory”.

Dr. Nomvuselelo Songelwa - CEO of Jurni spoke about the highlights of the 2019 Africa Travel Indaba and the recent launch of Jurni.We are later joined by Vuyo Mhaga, Spokesperson for Sport & Recreation Ministry congratulates Caster Semenya for her victory at the opening leg of IAAF Diamond League in Doha, Qatar. He also discussed Caster’s recent IAAF judgment and what it means for her future.

Nadine Nunan - Scientific Affairs & Education manager in the medical solutions division at 3M spoke about the importance of washing your hands to prevent risk of infection.Sunday 5 May 2019 has been declared International Hand Hygiene Day, and the World Health Organisation calls on everyone to be inspired by the global movement to achieve better health and well-being for all.

Upcoming musician, Cazz spoke about the release of her debut 5 track EP, “Bittersweet” and the EP will move every listener’s heartstrings.Launching her career almost 5 years ago, Cazz strips down to a more acoustic feel as she teams up with producer Barry Berk on the EP.

Chef Daniela Gutstadt from Culinary Table spoke about showcasing her mouth-watering dishes during the upcoming American Express Winter Sculpture Fair at Nirox Sculpture Park. The exhibition opens its doors on the weekend of 11th and 12th May 2019.

Justin Coomber an adventure/documentary photographer from Cape Town, spoke about his 2500km cycling journey from Musina in Limpopo to Cape Town. With his one-month long campaign, Justin hopes to raise R 150 000.00 on donations to support the Warrior on Wheels Foundation, an organisation that helps disabled kids.

Ryan Sanderson, Exhibition Director of Africa Health Exhibition and Conferences, spoke about the increasing demands on healthcare systems in Africa, which is influenced by the rising non-communicable diseases, such as cancer, hypertension, diabetes and heart disease. He explained how the Africa Health Exhibition will be at the forefront of discussions focusing on how technology and innovation is transforming the healthcare system on the African continent.

We spoke to Pam Yako, South African Tourism Baord Chair about Africa's Travel Indaba which is showcasing Southern Africa’s best tourism products at the Durban International Convention Centre.

Canadian Stand up comedian Russell Peters is returning to South Africa as part of his brand new Deported World Tour. We spoke to him about his upcoming three city tour in South Africa which is organised by Comedy Central and Real Concerts.

THANDO HOPA, MODEL ACTRESS, WRITER, LAWYER , ACTIVIST Khulile Vilakazi-Ofosu -chief executive and founder of the Sibahle doll collection. (The trendy dolls have lifelike afro-textured hair that can be plaited and African names like Bontle and Nobuhle)SAMUKELISIWE JALI - Ad hoc Lecturer at University of KwaZulu-Natal and Admitted Attorney of the High Court in the Republic of South Africa.

PROFESSOR ROB BLUMENSCHINE, CHIEF SCIENTIST AT PAST (THE PALAEONTOLOGICAL SCIENTIFIC TRUST).

DANELA CONTI BRYANT - Decorex Cape Town 2019 Designer Spotlight (Exhibitor of the Danela Conti Bryant brand )Decorex Cape Town brings global décor trends homeThis year’s premier décor and design exhibition, Decorex Cape Town, will focus on the continent’s influence through its 2019 theme, “Designing for Africa – feels like home”. The region’s leading design visionaries will converge at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from May 1 to 5, showcasing innovative décor solutions that incorporate global trends.

Dr. Yjan Gordon- research scientist in astrophysics at the University of Manitoba in CanadaFirst black hole photo confirms Einstein’s theory of relativityBlack holes are long-time superstars of science fiction. But their Hollywood fame is a little strange given that no-one has ever actually seen one – at least, until now. If you needed to see to believe, then thank the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), which has just produced the first ever direct image of a black hole. This amazing feat required global collaboration to turn the Earth into one giant telescope and image an object thousands of trillions of kilometres away.

Chris Hattingh is a Researcher at the Free Market Foundation. He has an MPhil in Business Ethics from Stellenbosch University. He is the author of published articles on consumer rights, economic freedom, inequality and individual freedom.Regulation of Airbnb is draconianGovernment published the Tourism Amendment Bill on April 12. If this had happened on April 1, one could have believed that it was an April Fool’s Joke, so comical is the logic underlying the bill. The amendment, once adopted, will mean that all ‘short-term home rentals’ are legislated under the Tourism Act.

TU NOKWE, singer, actress, guitarist, composer, lyricist and teacher.Besides being an actress, South African born Tu Nokwe is a singer, guitarist, composer, lyricist and teacher. Tu Nokwe’s passion and love for children and community is the driving force behind her music. This has seen her Album, African Child win ‘Best release from Africa’ on the British world music magazine. In South Africa, she has performed for the corporate, government and commercial audiences. She acted in the movies Shaka Zulu, The Red Scorpion and has mentored some of the actors for Sarafina, and many other artistic productions.

NONHLANHLA MOKOENA-CHIMHANDAMBA- MD & MASTER GROWER at Urban GrownURBAN GROWN: CHANGING THE FACE OF FARMINGIf you think farming only happens on the outskirts of the country and that it’s done by old people, think again! Urban Grown, a woman-owned and youth run Agricultural and Agro-processing business – based at Riversands Incubation Hub – is proof that this is certainly not the case. The business – established in 2015 by Nonhlanhla Mokoena Chimhandamba, ably supported by her husband Simbarashe ‘Simba’ Chimhandamba – is going against convention and farming close to the city using hydroponics.

Jean Van De Velde – Director Antoinette Louw – multi award-winning South African actressAn Act of Defiance review – Brilliant account of Bram FischerThe film has a potent message to impart, especially in the lead-up to the election in May.An Act of Defiance is one of those films that will remain with you long after the images have disappeared from the screen.This production is a vivid, brilliantly depicted account of the significant role Afrikaner advocate Bram Fischer played in the struggle for freedom, and in the riveting Rivonia Trial.

Kim Lazarus, Co-Founder of Goodbye MalariaHeidi Kerwan from Nova Meet South Africa’s guilt-free chocolateGoodbye Malaria and Nova Chocolate collaborate to create a life-changing chocolateSouth African brands Goodbye Malaria and Nova Chocolate have teamed up to launch a feel-good, taste-good, does-good, artisanal chocolate that uses ethically sourced ingredients. Does it get any better than that? Well, actually it does. Every Bite Counts is alsosugar-and-gluten-free, and 100% vegan-friendly, removing all the guilt without compromisingon the taste.

Roberta Thatcher - organizerCannabis, craft and couture at the Keyes Pantry MarketThe Keyes Pantry Market returns to Rosebank on 27 April. Here’s what you can expect this month:CannabisEverybody’s talking about it: CBD oil. Touted as a cure-all for everything from anxiety to insomnia, pain and cancer-related symptoms, the cannabis-derived oil is taking the world of alternative healing by storm. But can it really improve your quality of life? Cannabis advocate and alternative doctor Mike Renda will be giving a free talk at 10.30am in the Mesh Cinema on the uses of CBD oil, followed by a Q&A session.

Lars Fischer - Operating Director, Michael Page AfricaSouth African salaries in 2019: what top professionals earnSpecialist recruitment firm Michael Page has published its latest salary survey, showing what skilled professionals in 180 different jobs in South Africa can expect to earn in 2019.According to the recruitment specialists, the South African labour market has once again experienced an unpredictable year.

Professor Lucille Blumberg – Chairperson of the South African Malaria Elimination Committee and Deputy-Director of Epidemiology & Medical Consultant, Centre for Emerging and Zoonotic DiseasesMalaria is a mosquito-borne disease caused by any one of five malaria parasite species i.e Plasmodium falciparum, ovale, vivax, malariae and knowlesi. The disease is transmitted to people by the female Anopheles vector mosquito. This disease is a leading cause of debilitating illness, with over 200 million cases each year from around the world. The disease is widespread in Africa, and over one million people die of malaria every year on the continent, mostly children under the age of five.

Peter Mills, Chairman of Game Rangers Association of AfricaCALL FOR NOMINATIONS: AFRICAN RHINO CONSERVATION LEADERSNominations have officially opened and are invited from the five rhino range states of Africa.The 2019 Nomination Categories are: Best Field Ranger; Best Conservation Practitioner; BestPolitical, Investigative and Judicial support; Best Rhino Conservation Supporter; and SpecialAward for Endangered Species Conservation. Nomination submissions will close on 24th May 2019 at 17:00.

Our guest presenter this week was Marianne Thamm and we were also in conversation with her chosen guests Neo Rakgajane and Soraya Salie, founder of the Bonteheuwel Walking Ladies

Michelle recently had the opportunity to walk the Blue Mountain Trail. On her journey she spoke to one of the lead guides, Jeffrey Michael Groenewald about the difference between the Blue Mountain Trail and Green Mountain Trail, as well as Nancy Tom from Malawi, a guide understudy.

PJ Sabbagha, founder of the My Body My Space: Public Arts Festival, spoke about the significant role that the festival plays in stimulating the local economy

Emmanuel Suquet, the chargé d’affaires a.i. (deputy head of mission of the French embassy) and Rehema Isa, CEO of Hadithi Media, share their stories of the week focusing on the burning of Notre Dame, whilst Rehama focused on the African child's solutionist mindset and one's individual purpose and utility

Professor Sylvester Chima (Head of the Programme of Bio and Research Ethics and Medical Law at UKZN, spoke about the ethical and legal considerations around the legalizing of cannabis use and says that it boils down to balancing the potential medical benefits with the rights of the individual and the rights of others.

Adama Sanneh, CEO of the Moleskin Foundation talks about the foundation and how creativity can drive social change

Karl Tessendorf and Greg Gilowey talk about their book "Beer Country’s Beer. Food. Fire"

Dr Francois Johannes Cleophas, Ph.D. Sport Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Stellenbosch explains why South African sport history needs to be retold from a decolonised perspective

Johann van Tonder, Researcher and Economics at Momentum talks about the decline in decline in household wealth

Raquel de Castro Maia, talks about the indigenous flora and fauna on Gondwana Game Reserve along the Garden Route and the discovery of a rare orchid population that was thought to be nearly extinct

Yvette Young, founder of Adult for People with Autism (APPA) talks about the challenges that parents of autistic adults face and the limited number of autism-specific facilities on offer for autistic adults

Our guest presenter, Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman who is a world-renowned Philanthropist and Founder of ‘Gift of the Givers’ spoke about how he terminated his practice in June 1994 to concentrate fully on Gift of the Givers Foundation, which he founded in 1992. He is later joined by DR Gideon Groenewald hydrologist, geologist and palaeontologist and Dr Yakub Essack-head of the Gift of the givers medical team, who spoke about their meaningful contribution in helping distressed communities across the globe.

Emerging Eastern Cape artist Sonwabiso Ngcai spoke about being crowned as the overall winner of 2019 PPC Imaginarium Awards. He took home R150 000 in cash for his sculpture entitled Isigu, or The Snare.

Guy Yachdav, project supervisor spoke about how computer algorithms predict next characters to be eliminated in 'Game of Thrones'.Computer science students at the Technical University of Munich have developed an application that scours the internet for data on the popular "Game of Thrones series," and uses an algorithm to predict which characters are most likely to survive to the end of its final season.

Astrid Treffry-Goatley, Post-doctoral Fellow at Networks of change and wellbeing at Centre for Visual Methodologies for Social Change at University of KwaZulu-Natal spoke about how storytelling can help alleviate the effects of disease.A team of researchers from the University of Kwazulu Natal working across education, medicine and health conducted a study which combines storytelling with computer and video production technology.

Our Thought Leader Koffi Kouakou, Africa analyst and scenario strategist spoke about 39 year old Senegal-born Sibeth Ndiaye who has been recently appointed as the French government spokeswoman.Later we were joined by Xolelwa Kashe-Katiya, Director of Project Management at Mapungubwe Institute For Strategic Reflection who spoke about the MISTRA Arts and National Development Imbizo.