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8 min
Exploring International Medical Education Pathways for South African Students - 23 October 2026
On Lifestyle, Johannes Kraus from St. George’s University discusses international medical education pathways for South African students, exploring entry requirements, study destina…
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10 min
My Radio Memory: Advocate Robin Sewlall on the Power and Future of Radio - 22 October 2026
Advocate Robin Sewlall joins Varshan Sookhun on Lunch Break on Lotus FM to discuss Volume 2 of My Radio Memory: Making the Medium Marvellous. He reflects on the enduring power of r…
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7 min
Tongaat Muslim Society Market and Fun Day: A Celebration of Community and Giving Back - 21 October 2026
Shakira Gaffar joins us to share more about the Tongaat Muslim Society’s upcoming Market and Fun Day, a family-friendly event raising funds for the Habibiya Soofie Saheb Musjid. Fr…
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10 min
Carving His Own Path: Treasure Mlima on Art, Identity and International Recognition - 20 October 2026
In this episode, we sit down with Treasure Mlima, a proudly South African visual artist whose distinctive carved-wood sculptures reflect his upbringing, architectural draughting ba…
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11 min
Lotus FM’s Night of Hope Returns for a Powerful Evening of Faith, Unity and Healing - 19 October 2026
Lotus FM’s annual Night of Hope returns for its fourth year, bringing thousands of people together for an inspiring evening of faith, unity, healing and renewed hope. Joining us in…
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Matric Exams 2026: Managing Stress, Staying Focused and Performing at Your Best - 15 October 2026
The 2026 National Senior Certificate examinations are underway, with a record 962,832 candidates registered nationwide. While this is an exciting milestone for the Class of 2026, t…
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9 min
Durban Filmmaker Dayakar Padayachee Brings The Ancient Scrolls of Lukutona to the Big Screen -14 October 2026
Durban filmmaker and writer Dayakar Padayachee joins us to discuss his fantasy novel, The Ancient Scrolls of Lukutona, and its journey from page to screen. Following the preview sc…
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7 min
Beyond Breast Cancer: Early Detection and Life After Diagnosis with Dr Fatima Hoosain - 13 October 2026
Early detection of breast cancer can make a significant difference to treatment outcomes and survival, but the journey does not end when treatment is over. In this Lifestyle conver…
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10 min
Palliative Care: Why Early Access Matters for Patients and Families - 12 October 2026
Palliative care is often misunderstood as care reserved for the final stages of life, but it can begin much earlier to improve quality of life for patients and support their famili…
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14 min
Jane Linley-Thomas and Paul Bushell: Connecting Generations Through Kindness - 09 October 2026
Media personality and Joy Activist Jane Linley-Thomas joins psychologist, author and parenting and career specialist Paul Bushell for a heartfelt conversation about kindness, commu…
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5 min
Backstage in Action: Where Students and Theatre Practitioners Bring Learning to LifeBackstage in Action: Where…
The Backstage in Action Festival at Durban University of Technology’s Courtyard Theatre brings students and theatre practitioners together in a hands-on learning and performance en…
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7 min
Ashay Sewlall: From Richards Bay to Reality TV Stardom - 7 October 2026
Content creator, reality TV star and media personality Ashay Sewlall joins us to chat about his rise to fame, his Zulu heritage and love for African culture, his viral social media…
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8 min
Colour the Sky: Kites, Community & Mental Health Awareness - 6 October 2026
The Cape Town International Kite Festival returns, transforming the city’s skies into a vibrant celebration of hope, resilience and human connection. Now in its fourth decade, the…
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6 min
What your food cravings say about your health - 02 October 2026
Many people dismiss cravings as a lack of willpower, they may be linked to factors such as stress, poor sleep, dehydration, hormonal changes, and even the body's reward pathwaysJan…
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7 min
Reclaiming the Classroom: Making EdTech Work for Teachers - 5 October 2026
South African schools have received digital tools for years, yet many remain unused. Kelly Fisher from Injini joins us to unpack the challenges of EdTech adoption, the digital divi…
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7 min
This Is Not My Forever: Changing the Narrative on Homelessness - 30 September 2026
Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID) has launched This Is Not My Forever, a digital storytelling campaign amplifying the voices of people who have experienced homeles…
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6 min
Every Skill Passed On Becomes Someone Else’s Opportunity - 29 September 2026
Heritage is more than culture, traditions and tangible symbols — it also lives in the skills, knowledge and experience we pass from one generation to the next. In this conversation…
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12 min
KZN Youth Take Their Business Ideas to the National Stage - 28 September 2026
Young entrepreneurs from RydalPark Secondary School and Phoenix Technical Secondary School are heading to the JA South Africa National Company of the Year Competition in Johannesbu…
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14 min
Heritage, Law & Purpose with Xolo Songca - 25 September 2026
On Heritage Day, award-winning author and legal scholar Xolo Songca reflects on his upbringing in Lusikisiki, his Mpondo heritage, academic journey in Constitutional Law, and his p…
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18 min
Heritage Day: The Legacy of Kumari Ambigay - 24 September 2026
Lotus FM celebrates the remarkable legacy of Kumari Ambigay, a pioneer of Indian music, dance and culture in South Africa. She reflects on her family heritage, seven decades in the…