The Jet Set Breakfast

Professor Sarah Wurz, from the School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies at Wits spoke about the earliest archaeological evidence that reveals anatomically modern humans were roasting and eating plant starches, such as those from tubers and rhizomes, as early as 120,000 years ago.

Steve Blatherwick from Electric Safari Vehicles in Mbombela, Mpumalanga spoke about converting safari vehicles to become electric vehicles, in order to make them more environmentally friendly.

Nduduzo Makhathini is a traditional healer, university lecturer, composer and musician. He spoke to us about “Going Back to the Truth of Space”, a new Jazz and Dance Production set to launch at the 2019 National Arts Festival.

Nobesuthu Rayi, acting executive producer for the National Arts Festival spoke about what we can expect from the 2019 edition of the festival which takes place in Makhanda, Eastern Cape from June 27 to July 7.

Aneshree Naidoo, Facilitator at Art of Living spoke about a yoga event that took place today ( Saturday 22 June) at the University of Johannesburg in Soweto, hosted in celebration of International Yoga Day

Dr Alessandra Prioreschi, Associate Director and Researcher at the Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit spoke about a research conducted by Wits University’s Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit on youNg women in Soweto. The research identified many barriers to healthy eating, among them the cost of and access to healthy food options.

Tshepo Ramutumbu, founder of the Mbuyisa School of Arts and Culture spoke about Mbuyisa Makhubu the 18-year-old South African school boy seen carrying Hector Pieterson in a famous photograph taken by Sam Nzima on 16 June 1976. He also spoke about the aims and objectives of the Mbuyisa School of Arts and Culture

Lehlohonolo Peega – A music student at Wits and Phiwe Mncwabe – BA social science graduate share their views on the youth of South Africa and the challenges they face.

Dr Thandi Ndlovu, sister of Hastings Ndlovu talks about her brother, who was a schoolboy that was killed in the Soweto uprising against the apartheid system on June 16 1976 in South Africa.

Mr Sifiso Mtsweni, executive Chairperson of National Youth Development Agency, spoke about the education system of today and creating a better learning environment for our youth.

Errol Freeman, marketing director at Lulaway spoke about how SMEs play an important role in solving youth unemployment in SA.

Nyiko Ashley Mabasa, the Wits University SRC Secretary General and Master Candidate at Wits, spoke about the role of youth in dealing with 21st century challenges.

We spoke to Senzo Nhlapho an Artist who will be painting a live portrait of Mbuyisa Makhubo at the Box Shop June 16 Food Market in Soweto.

Lasseindra Ninja, a professional French queer dancer is an emblematic figure of voguing in France, She spoke about Vogue Nights Jozi, an event for the queer community who are seeking visibility, survival, and acceptance in a city that hardly acknowledges their existence.

Ntokozo Khambule plays a bold brave and headstrong woman who defies culture and her elders in Nomalizo, The Brave. The musical is a tale of love which comes to the Playhouse for a short season from 26 until 30 June.

Dr Richard, Paediatric Pulmonologist at Sandton MediClinic and Cystic Fibrosis Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee at Wits University spoke about cystic fibrosis and how pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy plays a key role in maintaining health in people with cystic fibrosis.

Jaryd Hermann the co-founder and Head of Product and Experience at WeCast spoke about WeCast, a mobile app for casting professionals, models, actors and other talent. It is the first of its kind in SA with very little like it globally.

Our guest presenter was ambassador, Nozipho January-Bardill, chairperson of the UN Global Compact Local Network in South Africa. She was joined by her two chosen guests, Tiekie Barnard, founder & CEO of Shift Social Development and founder & CEO of Shared Value Africa Initiative, as well as Dr Achieng Ojwang, Executive Director: Global Compact Network SA

Nkanyezi Masango, founder of Blackboard & creative director at King James Group talks about this initiative that helps school pupils use their creativity to shape their future. and how he believes that true transformation of the advertising industry starts in under-privileged high schools.

Leigh Dawber, Cape Town Tourism Head of Marketing, talks about their tongue-in-cheek video which pokes fun at common perceptions of Cape Town and shifting away from traditional tourism campaigns

Our first thought leader is Keneilwe Moropa, South African nano researcher, was named runner-up in the international FameLab competition in the UK and she speaks about her research on water pollution. Our second thought leader Koketso Moeti, founding executive director of amandla.mobi,talks about the fact that the Listeriosis policy has not yet passed,

Damien Mander, founder of International Anti-Poaching Foundation talks about Africa’s first armed, all-women anti-poaching unit known as the Akashinga (The Brave Ones). This community-driven conservation model empowers disadvantaged women to restore and manage large wilderness areas and Mander talks about how they work with rather than against the local population for the long-term benefits of their own communities and nature.

Jude Kenrick and Dominic Hurd of the popular Jozi-based group, Easy Freak joined us in-studio to talk about their sophomore album entitled 'no LIES'

Esmé Groenewald- from the South African Sommeliers Association & Debbie Combrink – CEO of TOPS at SPAR Wine Showjoined us in studio to talk about the TOPS at SPAR Wine Show talking place in Johannesburg today. We are later joined on the phone by Craig Cormack the Chef who prepared the food for wine pairing.

Lindsey Parry, the Comrades Marathon Association’s official coach provides running tips for participants of the the Comrades Marathon which takes place tomorow.

Katekani Mkhavele, South African Elderly Football Association coordinator spoke about the gogos who have been selected by SAEFA to be part of the South African gogos team to face French grannies during the Fifa Women’s World Cup, which starts next week Wednesday.

David Shields, founder of GEM project talks about GEM-the mobile payment platform that offers digital rewards for social action. Users earn GEMs by volunteering their time and efforts to helping improve their community.

The South African Reserve Bank and the South African Mint, announced the release of a series of six new commemorative circulation coins as part of the ‘SA25 – Celebrating South Africa’ coin series. We spoke with Poet Lebo Mashile and artist, Neo Mahlangu about the new R2 circulation coins, depicting five different rights in the Bill of Rights.

Nick Dreyer Veldskoen CEO and co-founder of Digital Online Retail Products and Platform spoke about expanding the South African shoe brand Veldskoen to America and the United Kingdom.

Our guest presenter was Professor Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela,award-winning author and eminent scholar, and Research Chair in Studies in Historical Trauma and Transformation at Stellenbosch University.We were also joined by Nomfundo Mogapi - clinical psychologist and manager of the Trauma and Transition Programme at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation where she leads a dynamic, passionate and committed team of multidisciplinary professionals.Our third guest was Marietjie Oelofsen – Co-author of the book : These Are the Things that Sit with Us.

Mich Atanga Google SA public affairs & Communications head, spoke about the Google child online safety campaign run in commemoration of child protection week.

Mandisa Ralane -Director of Encounters South African International Documentary Festival talks about the encounters South African international documentary film festival

Linda Daniels, Marketing and communications officer at Salesian Life Choices talks about the ’30 Stories in 30 Days Campaign’ to celebrate South Africa’s National Youth Month.

Our thought leaders were Phephelaphi Dube, who is a Director at the Centre for Constitutional Rights and Nadine Nunan, Scientific Affairs & Education Manager at 3M Medical Solutions Division, Health Care Business Group.Phephelaphi spoke about the recent cabinet reshuffle and the factors we ought to consider from a legal perspective, while Nadine spoke about the importance of celebrating nurses in light of nurse’s month.

Dr Jennifer Fitchett is a senior lecturer in physical geography in the school of geography, archaeology and environmental studies at the University of the Witwatersrand. She spoke to us about why the Indian Ocean is spawning strong and deadly tropical cyclones

Boxer Alka Matewa and Koen Augustijnen – Director and choreographer talk about the International Flemish dance landscape which showcases in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Philippe Frydman, Consultant for Thava talks about the Award-winning Indian restaurant Thava which recently opened at Montecasino. The restaurant is bringing a fresh new take on Indian cuisine.

David Kau - leading comedian, talks about his up coming comedy show Blacks Only Cabinet Reshuffle

Fanyana Hlabangane – Screenwriter talks about being one of the South Africans selected to participate in the African Screenwriter's Residency 2019 Cannes Film Festival in the Realness leg .

Savanthika Pillay Fascilitator of parenting workshops at Imago, talks about running parenting workshops in light of Global Day of Parents.

Brand Africa has announced the Top 100 brands in Africa in their 7th annual Brand Africa 100: Africa's Best Brands. Karin Du Chenne - Chief Growth Officer Africa Middle East at Kantar talks unpacks the report.

eSports Contender and Gaming Enthusiast Julia Bish Robson talks about breaking through in a male dominated industry.

Our guest presenter was writer and activist, Sisonke Msimang, who works on race, gender, democracy and politics. She is the author of Always Another Country and The Resurrection of Winnie Mandela.

Abu Addae, CEO and co-founder of LifeCheq talks about this innovative tech-based personal finance startup that makes holistic independent advice accessible to more people.

Tseliso Rangaka, chairperson of Loeries, talks about the abundance of creativity in Africa

Michelle reviewed the book "Machines Like Me" by Ian McEwan

Professor Gilbert Rochon, Co-Chair of the Higher Education Initiative of the New York-based African Renaissance and Diaspora Network and Bebe Oyegun-Adeoye, business consultant at Talent Talks Africa, share their stories of the week. Prof Rochon focused on forced migration from Africa, during the slave trade to North and South America and Oyegun-Adeoye, focused on the strides made, challenges and opportunities in corporate Africa

Emile Coetzee, winner of Future Leaders Forum at the World Exhibition for Incentive Travel, Meetings and Events (IMEX) 2019 talks about her winning concept "Forbidden Fruit", that would ensure food security in the future.

Music group, Satori, joined us in-studio to talk about their musical journey.

Award winning chef and owner, Coco Reinarhz, joined us in-studio to talk African cuisine on Africa Day and about his new restaurant,Epicure