Smile FM The Honest Truth

The Honest Truth

Detailed, in depth conversations around the news, politics and happenings in Cape Town. Monday to Thursday 9pm-11pm.
Weekly English South Africa News Commentary
141 Episodes
60 – 80

Hold on to your flower crown!

Geronimo De Klerk and Gundula Deutschlande fill us in on why they’re calling on you to ‘down your tools and hold on to your flower crown - this Sunday, as we’re set to observe SA’s annual Garden Day!
3 Oct 2022 18 min

What are the top liquidation and business rescue trends for 2022?

Lerothodi Mohale shares insight into what the top liquidation and business rescue trends for 2022 are; why the real estate sector remains on a high alert, as well as to offer advice on how businesses could take proactive steps to avoid becoming a casualty.
3 Oct 2022 8 min

SA's tourism recovery, is on the up!

Rosemary Anderson fills us in on whether SA’s hospitality sector is indeed on the road to recovery - post-pandemic; what the latest StatsSA statistics on Tourist Accommodation agree with this sentiment, as well as to unpack why she believes business as usual – won't alone ramp up our road to…
3 Oct 2022 9 min

The Opinionated - Ep 6 - Rugby Championship & URC

Dylan Jack and Martin Myers return to the Smile 90.4fm studios to join Ziaan in conversation about all things rugby. The three reflect on the last round of the Rugby Championship, which saw the Springboks come up short in the race for the title. The guys also break down round…
30 Sep 2022 41 min

How to be a Local, in a Global Village!

Merilyn Makelve unpacks whether digital communities have bred cultural assimilations amongst SA's youth; how we could encourage greater diversity within the workplace, as well as share insight on how we could embrace cultural diversity within our education system.
29 Sep 2022 9 min

Sharpening up your communication, with the divine!

Aida Coertse shares insight on how you could overcome some of life’s toughest challenges, by tapping into a couple of alternative healing methodologies. This week, Aida is set to fill us in on how you could sharpen up your communication with your chosen deity, by following her unique step-by-step guide!
29 Sep 2022 17 min

Silent attacks, account for 45% of heart attacks in men - globally!

Dr Chevaan Hendrickse spotlights the various types of heart disease one could develop; whether heart disease could indeed be treated, as well as to share insight on the clues to follow when looking for a silent killer. This is as we observe the importance of heart health across SA, on…
29 Sep 2022 14 min

I took the test! Did you?

Dr Malcolm Dewar fills us in on their “I took the test” campaign, as well as how you could encourage the men in your life to get involved, in this lifesaving initiative! This is as September wraps up Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
29 Sep 2022 9 min

How do I make my website more profitable?

Laurian Venter shares insight on how you could ramp up sales across your eCommerce website, by implementing a few of her top techniques, from some of 2022's greatest industry disruptors!
29 Sep 2022 9 min

Meet: The Breast Care Foundation!

Lydia Alexander fills us in on what we can expect at this year’s rendition of their upcoming cancer fun walk; as well as how you could get involved in making a difference, in the lives of SA’s less fortunate.
28 Sep 2022 15 min

Unpacking SA's Great Streaming Boom!

Leslie Adams shares insight on the Great Streaming Boom - a global mass move towards video-on-demand services such as Netflix; Disney+, and the likes of Amazon's Prime Video.
28 Sep 2022 9 min

How to could I ace my rainy day savings ambitions?

Sherwin Govender fills us in on the five bad attitudes preventing you, from acing your rainy day savings ambitions. This, as the average South African household savings rate, dropped to 0.30% in the first quarter of 2022.
28 Sep 2022 13 min

New Media, paints New York purple!

Mark Serra shares insight on how pushing the boundaries of design convention, earned him the title of the Art Director of the Year, at this year's Eddie & Ozzie Awards. He'll also unpack how VISI continues to celebrate SA's pool of brave; bold, and creative talent.
28 Sep 2022 9 min

How do I choose a solid career path?

Amanda Azor shares tips on how to go about choosing a solid career path; what you could study, once you’ve matriculated, as well as insight on kick-starting your future - irrespective of your current academic record status.
27 Sep 2022 9 min

The Opinionated - Ep 5

Alderman JP Smith and Reg Marais join Ziaan Siems, to chat about the upcoming Master’s Hockey World Cup. Reg is set to fill us in on the participating teams, and how it's set to impact the hockey community. Meanwhile, Alderman Smith reflects on how events like these, inch us closer…
27 Sep 2022 18 min

All that South Africa needs, is love?

Dr William Gumede shines a spotlight on why the pursuit of quality development; democracy, and societal peace won’t be sustainable without large doses of the active citizenry.
27 Sep 2022 14 min

Celebrating Mzansi’s rich cultural heritage, through diverse reading?

Khumo Tapfumaneyi fills us in on how they’re turning the dial on English-language books, to accommodate less eurocentric narratives. She also fills us in on how a lack of cultural context, enables children of various backgrounds to identify with the stories they are told. This is as South Africa celebrates…
26 Sep 2022 8 min

Meet: BOSA

Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster fills us in on how the establishment of her new political party - alongside party leader Mmusi Maimane - is set to solve SA’s unemployment conundrum, by putting: “a job in every home”, if they’re elected in 2024.
26 Sep 2022 18 min
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