Midday-Joy

Midday Joy is an intersection for the dynamic forces of lifestyle, arts and culture, travel, personal development and the best selection of soul, jazz, kwaito and hip hop from the continent and the diaspora punctuated by meaningful, fun and forward-thinking conversations.

As a reflection of the station’s commitment to the African continent and leading new trends in broadcasting, the show will facilitate an intergenerational exchange between Afropolitans aged 25 to 45 years.
Daily English Explicit South Africa Arts · Fashion & Beauty
194 Episodes
120 – 140

Achieve Your Body Goals This Summer

Struggling to reach your summer body goals? Don’t worry, you still have time to tone up and make some real progress before your vacation or even get started on your progress for next year. Here are a few tips to help you get that body you’re aiming for:
2 Nov 2020 8AM 11 min

Kneo Mokgopa,Nelson Mandela Foundation Manager – Communications And Advocacy

The Goodwill Collection, ZARIghts, is the second capsule of the Goodwill Collection, following Mandela 100. It is a selection of trendy apparel, which will appeal to people of all ages, will stimulate activism, awareness and dialogue concerning equality and freedom for all, as defined by the South African Constitution. The…
29 Oct 2020 9AM 1 min

Kwanhliziyo-Ngise Graphic Novel And Motion Comic Launches At The Bioscope

KWANHLIZIYO-NGISE GRAPHIC NOVEL Siya Masuku’s teenager targeted book, KwaNhliziyo-Ngise (Follow your Heart/Have Heart) has a powerful theme. It is about a brave young woman, Langa, who lives with her grandmother. Langa is determined to make a success of her life and follow her dreams. But she must overcome her deepest…
27 Oct 2020 9AM 14 min

THE LIFE PLUG: Cravings & How To Curb Them

What causes food cravings? A food craving is an intense desire for a specific food. This desire can seem uncontrollable, and the person’s hunger may not be satisfied until they get that particular food. Some experts believe food cravings last only about 3-5 minutes. Every person experiences cravings differently. Cravings…
26 Oct 2020 6AM 7 min

Kwasukasukele – Storytelling As The Bedrock Of Folklore And Folktale

The annual Nozincwadi Storytelling Festival which is a flagship event of Dr Gcina Mhlophe internationally respected story-teller, activist, poet, playwright and director amongst her many talents will be held in two cities this year, in Pietermaritzburg and Durban. Currently, in its 12th year, the Nozincwadi Storytelling Festival hosted by Gcinamasiko…
20 Oct 2020 8AM 10 min

THE LIFE PLUG: What are carbohydrates?

Carbohydrates are the sugars, starches and fibers found in fruits, grains, vegetables and milk products. Though often maligned in trendy diets, carbohydrates — one of the basic food groups — are important to a healthy diet. "Carbohydrates are macronutrients, meaning they are one of the three main ways the body…
19 Oct 2020 6AM 8 min

THE LIFE PLUG: How To Stop Feeling Guilty After Eating

Whilst we all look forward to having a tasty treat, many of us feel guilty after eating our favourite foods. From freaking out about calories to obsessing over body image, it’s not uncommon to feel anxious after eating. However, whilst having a healthy body is important, a healthy mind is…
13 Oct 2020 7AM 6 min

Richard Mabaso – Imbumba Foundation CEO

In recognition with the United Nations International Day of the Girl Child on the 11th October 2020, The Imbumba Foundation in partnership with the Old Mutual Foundation.the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the Mpumalanga Department of Education, Brand SA and loveLife, will be hosting a media activation tour kick-starting on the 8…
12 Oct 2020 9AM 6 min

The Life Plug: The Psychology of Food

Midday Joy is an intersection for the dynamic forces of lifestyle, arts and culture, travel, personal development and the best selection of soul, jazz, kwaito and hip hop from the continent and the diaspora punctuated by meaningful, fun and forward-thinking conversations. As a reflection of the station’s commitment to the…
12 Oct 2020 7AM 8 min

The Arts And Culture Trust (Act) Building Blocks Programme 2020

Unathi speaks to Arts and Culture Trust (ACT) CEO, Marcus Desando about the call for applications for the ACT Building Blocks Program 2020.The Building Blocks Programme has historically been one of ACT’s most impactful programmes in the arts and culture sector, empowering a large number of arts and culture practitioners…
6 Oct 2020 9AM 9 min

The Bag Factory Young Womxn Studio Bursary

The Bag Factory is delighted to announce that Cheriese Dilrajh and Hemali Khoosal have been selected as joint recipients of the annual Young Womxn Studio Bursary, funded by Bag Factory alumni artist Sam Nhlengethwa. They will share a fully funded studio bursary at the Bag Factory for twelve months from…
1 Oct 2020 8AM 7 min

Heritage In The Digital Age

Unathi closes off Heritage Month on Midday Joy under our theme "What do you like about your Heritage" with a conversation between herself, poet, writer and podcaster Fumane Ntlhabane and Fillmaker Nadine Cloete about "Heritage In The Digital Age" an in-depth panel discussion to be hosted by Digify Africa's. Some…
29 Sep 2020 9AM 4 min

Nutritional Expert Lerato Letlhake

The Food Pyramid The food pyramid shown here can be used to remind you of the food and drinks that you should consume regularly or only occasionally. The higher up the pyramid, the more you must moderate your intake of the food. At the bottom of the pyramid, sits water…
29 Sep 2020 7AM 8 min

Anna Marie Marks – Trace: Head Of Marketing and Sales

BALANCED AIRPLAY ACROSS ALL THEMATIC TRACE SHOWS THIS MONTH In a deliberate move to balance out the playing fields with their ongoing commitment to gender equality, Trace today solidified its bold pledge to institute TRACE 50_50 video airplay for woman's artists and other woman produced content. Following the decision taken…
28 Sep 2020 10AM 9 min

Asinakuthula Collective The 2nd Maxeke-Mgqwetho Annual Lecture

Makhosazana Xaba will deliver the lecture, followed by a conversation with Precious Bikitsha. Makhosazana Xaba is currently a Research Associate at WiSER working towards a biography of Helen Nontando Jabavu (Noni), the author of Drawn in Colour: African Contrasts (1960) and The Ochre People: Scenes from a South African Life…
23 Sep 2020 8AM 8 min
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