29 February – Arts, Culture and Environment

In today’s show we were joined instudio by Ongama Mona and Wandile Zintwana – members of Warongx. This duo from Khayelitsha will blow you away with their mixture of Afro-Pop and Jazz music. They say their aim is to make music that reminds them of their roots. If you want to see them perform live and hear some of their mesmerizing melodies, you can go to venues like the Zula Bar in Long Street, Bra-Joes eGugs and other venues. For more information contact Ongama 083 374 6510.

We also spoke to Nigel Vermaas for the Arts update in and around the city.


28 February – Labour




Today we spoke to Mary-Joe Emde – CEO of Results Workplace Coaching SA. We were talking about workplace coaching. According to Results Workplace Coaching International - External coaching for executives is rapidly being accepted worldwide as one of the most effective ways of improving workplace performance. Mary-Joe explained what the coach's job is and the importance of a workplace coach. For more information contact their offices at (031) 312 0978 or visit www.resultsworkplacecoaching.co.za
PIC:www.resultsworkplacecoaching.co.za



We also spoke to Noxolo Ntenetya - A Register from the Western Cape Tourist Guide Registration Office. We were talking about registering as a tourist guide. What steps to follow and about the requirements. For more information contact their offices at (021) 483 8734 or send an email to registrar@pgwc.gov.za.



Our last interview was with Zolisa Gidi – senior consultant from Productivity SA. Productivity SA, is an organisation dedicated to the development and enhancement of South Africa’s productivity, and contributes to socio-economic development, competitiveness, and ultimately the general improvement of the quality of life of all South Africans. Productivity SA will host the continent’s first ever World Productivity Congress entitled, “Competing in the Global Economy: Leading through Productivity” at Sun City, from 21-24 September 2008. Zolisa told us more about the congress. If you would like more information contact their offices at (021) 910 1591 or visit www.npi.co.za alternatively email them to info_cape@productivitysa.co.za

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