THE CHILL ZONE

Zizipho Bam is a South African poet, author and cultural producer whose work lives at the intersection of storytelling, sensory experience, and healing. She creates spaces both on the page and on stage that centre Black voices and explore themes of love, longing, loss, and transformation. Her approach is deeply rooted in inclusive, multisensory engagement, inviting people to feel, reflect and act through poetry, performance, and collaborative worldbuilding. Her debut collection, Sunflowers For My Lovers, has taken her on a tour across the country, performing at prestigious events like Open Book Festival, Poetry Africa and Poetry On The Lawn.

South Africa's beloved young voices come together for one extraordinary evening that promises to be memorable: Nomfundo Moh and Nontokozo Mkhize, two rising stars of South African music, each with her distinct musical voice, share the stage for the very first time in concert, backed by a full live band, and joined by the magnificent 120-voice Masicule Youth Choir.

Sbu Mkwanazi – Traveling Journalist

Paul Nzimande – Author, Life Coach and Mental Wellness Advocate

Sbu Mkhwanazi – Traveling journalist

Molatelo Rachek - Executive Director of African Youth Advisory Network (AYAN)

Founder – Zandi Gxono

Sbu Mkhwanazi – Traveling journalist

Zonke Shazi-Hlongwane- Parenting Coach | Child |Youth Development Practitioner | Author of Girl You Are Enough and Founder of Ikusasa Ngelami.

The Founder And Managing Director - Basil Williams

Chantal Stanfield

Thabiso Mkase - Founder Of Makoya Adhesives

TRAVEL: On The Chill Zone, spoke to Dumisani Mahlangu about the outcomes of Africa Travel Indaba 2026 and how Thembisile Hani Local Municipality is positioning rural tourism as a catalyst for economic growth, cultural preservation, investment attraction, and inclusive community development.

Nicky Ellis, Founder Wild & Free Travel Tribe

 Zonke Shazi-Hlongwane- Parenting Coach | Child |Youth Development Practitioner | Author of Girl You Are Enough and Founder of Ikusasa Ngelami.

Dr Sipho Sithole is a South African academic, anthropologist, author, cultural activist, and decolonial scholar whose work spans academia, public discourse, arts and culture, corporate leadership, and Pan-African thought

Internet Athi is an independent artist, songwriter, and performer

Sbu Mkwanazi – Travelling Journalist

John Manyike – Head Financial Education – Old Mutual

Lira - South African Singer

Snethemba Thutshini, CEO of Khasli Organics.

We have Michael Motloung on the line to tell us his story. A little brief on what happened. Michael reports an incident involving staff members from the Madadeni Hospital Prosthetics Department, alleging misconduct in the provision of his prosthesis Michael Motloung-  Teacher and Ian Allis from Allis Attorneys

In the town of Brits in South Africa’s North West province, the story of Hot Oven Confectionery Cooperative is one of resilience, growth, and shared ambition. At its heart is Margaret Masilo, whose vision and leadership have helped transform a small informal baking effort into a growing community-based enterprise built on determination and collective effort. Margaret Masilo – Founder of  Hot Oven Confectionery

Sbu Mkwanazi – Traveling Journalist

Dr Nellie Zembe, Head of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning at Afrika Tikkun

Lorcia Cooper-Khumalo is a South African actress and dancer

Dorothy Dolly Fatima Mofomme - Founder

Sbu Mkwanazi – Traveling Journalist

Dr Saths Cooper - Clinical Psychologist

Zane Meas - South African Actor and Writer

Masechaba Mutloatse – Founder of Chabi’s Ginger

Sbu Mkwanazi – Traveling Journalist

Lehlohonolo Mazindo – Relationship Therapist and Mental health Practitioner

Sbu Mkwanazi – Traveling Journalist

Ayanda Tetyana – Parent Coach and Community Builder – with background in Counselling, Behavioural Psychology and Child Development

Marah Louw - Original Star Of The Historic 1985 Concert In The Park

Jenny Spiro – Owner and Director of Nurture One

Sbu Mkwanazi – Traveling Journalist

Tumi Tsotetsi – Talent Acquisition Specialist

Amanda Maqoma - Founder at COOK'D

Sbu Mkwanazi – Traveling Journalist

Tammy Dicks, National Trauma Support Co-Ordinator at ER24.

Eden Flowers owner and managing director Mmaphuthi Makokwe