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From Worcester to the World with Shimmy Isaacs

Comedian, actress, and writer Shimmy Isaac takes us back to her roots in Worcester. She opens up about the stories that shaped her and shares the secrets behind her incredible success in the world of comedy.

(20 September 2025)

Hilton Schilder: Jazz, Art and Heritage

South African jazz icon Hilton Schilder dials in to discuss his 46th—yes, 46th!—album, Crooks and Nannies, and his highly anticipated Heritage Month concert at the Artscape Theatre. Tune in for a musical journey through a career spanning decades.

(20 September 2025)

Mesuli Kama: A Hand to Hold

Mesuli Kama, Network Mobilisation Lead for the Hold My Hand Accelerator, joins us to talk about an incredible new initiative. Learn about this vital program and its new partnership with RX Radio, aimed at building support networks for children and teens.

(20 September 2025)

Marketing Your Way to Success with Simone Chiavistello: Intro

Constantia Village Marketing Manager Simone Chiavistello returns to the RX studio. She's here to unpack the dynamic world of marketing and share the practical insights and career lessons she's gathered on her journey to the top.

(20 September 2025)

Phumzile Zonke: Museums as Our Storytellers

We connect with Phumzile Zonke, Advancement Director at Iziko Museums of South Africa, to explore their upcoming Heritage Day Festival, “in_hert.” Discover why museums are not just places with old things, but essential storytellers for understanding our shared history and heritage.

(20 September 2025)

Alistair Izobell on the Heart of District Six

Cape Town legend Alistair Izobell kicks off our Heritage Day broadcast with a very personal and powerful interview. The celebrated singer, songwriter, and author reflects on his early start in District Six and also shares a bit about his mental health struggles.

(20 September 2025)

Heritage and Humour with Mel Jones

Comedian and radio personality Mel Jones reflects on her two-decade career in comedy, her passion for connecting with audiences, and what Heritage Month means to her.

(6 September 2025)

A Sneak Peak into the Artscape’s 2025 Youth Classical Concert

Artscape Theatre’s Communications and Brand Manager, Simone Heradien, is joined by talented young cellist Giorgia Ehlers to chat about the recent Youth Classical Concert and the importance of nurturing youth in the arts.

(6 September 2025)

Madré Loubser on Bringing Opera to the Community

Arts Manager and Cape Town Opera’s Head of Education and Participation, Madré Loubser, discusses the magic behind “The Magic Flute” at the Joseph Stone Auditorium and why community access to the arts matters.

(6 September 2025)

Anathi Swaphi’s Soulful Journey

Afro soul and Afro-pop artist Anathi Swaphi takes us through his musical journey, from his roots in Centane to shaping his career in Cape Town, and how his upbringing continues to inspire his music.

(6 September 2025)