Episodes

  • Heartburn Isn’t Always What You Think — And It May Be Linked to Skin Health

    Heartburn Isn’t Always What You Think — And It May Be Linked to Skin Health
    May 5 2026
    Most people assume that heartburn automatically means too much stomach acid. That idea has been widely accepted for years. But in practice, it’s not always that simple

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    3 mins
  • Why does Africa continue to underperform?

    Why does Africa continue to underperform?
    May 5 2026

    Scars remain from nearly all of Africa having been aggressively colonised. Greed mixed with racism to crush long-standing social structures while looting resource wealth.

    However, many of today’s most dynamic economies are former colonies. Their impressive successes followed colonialism’s uprooting of conventions which were becoming outdated. Perhaps colonialism should be categorised as a particularly ugly phase among a long series of highly disruptive industrial-era advances.

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    9 mins
  • Young Farmers and Their Fathers in South Africa’s Family Farming Environment of 2025

    Young Farmers and Their Fathers in South Africa’s Family Farming Environment of 2025
    May 2 2026
    In South Africa’s family farming landscape of 2025, the bakkie might still rumble down dusty roads, but the hands steering it—and the minds shaping its journey—are changing. As agriculture evolves under the pressures of climate change, technology, and shifting markets, a distinct divide emerges between young farmers and their fathers.

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    7 mins
  • Your body is designed to follow a natural daily rhythm.

    Your body is designed to follow a natural daily rhythm.
    Apr 28 2026
    Your body is designed to follow a natural daily rhythm, rising with morning light and winding down after sunset.

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    4 mins
  • South African extra virgin olive oil production

    South African extra virgin olive oil production
    Apr 28 2026
    South African extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) production achieved remarkable success in 2025, particularly through outstanding quality recognition on both national and international stages, despite the country's relatively modest output of around 1.6 million liters annually compared to global giants.

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    4 mins
  • Impact of EU Farm to Fork Strategy on South African Farmers

    Impact of EU Farm to Fork Strategy on South African Farmers
    Apr 24 2026
    South African farmers exporting table grapes, citrus, apples, and maize may face challenges adapting to the EU's Farm to Fork Strategy, which aims to reduce pesticide use and promote sustainable farming under the EU Green Deal. The strategy targets a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and promotes organic farming but could impose stricter standards on exporting nations.

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    4 mins
  • The World Needs More People with Practical Skills

    The World Needs More People with Practical Skills
    Apr 22 2026
    In today's world, there is an increasing number of people spending their days behind computers and electronic devices, focusing on theoretical knowledge and digital tasks. While education and good grades are valuable, they are not always enough to navigate real-world challenges. Many graduates leave school with impressive degrees but lack the hands-on experience necessary to contribute meaningfully to society.

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    4 mins
  • Your current health status can affect how your genes and mitochondria function

    Your current health status can affect how your genes and mitochondria function
    Apr 21 2026
    Genes are not destiny. They are influenced by many factors inside the body, including metabolism, immune function, inflammation levels, lifestyle, and overall cellular health.

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    4 mins