Monday, March 31, 2008

By Chanel September

Good Day! How are you doing? I hope that you had a absolutely wonderful weekend, and if you suffer from a bit of the Monday morning blues then don’t despair as the Morning Cruise is here to help. I just can’t believe that another month has come and gone as tomorrow is the 1st of April 2008. When I think April, autumn always comes to mind so soon we will be wearing snugly winter clothes and drinking hot chocolate… mmm yummy.

Moving onto today’s show we had all the usuals such as you’re Word of the Day, your SA Q&A and you’re Quote of the Day.

We also had featured a documentary on:

· Rape in South Africa

Word of the Day:

OSTRACIZE - to exclude from society or a group.

Trivial Question:

Q: What is the name of the show that airs on Bush Radio on a Thursday night between 10-o-clock and 1-o-clock
A: Level the Vibes

Quote of the Day:

Henry David Thoreau - Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but follows religiously the new

It’s time for me to love and leave you. You must have oh so super Monday. Let’s chat again tomorrow…Much Love…Peace...

Friday, March 28, 2008

By Chanel September

Good Day! How are you doing? I hope that you are absolutely fabulous on this Friday afternoon. I can’t believe that yet another week has come and gone, but I have to admit that this has been a short week

Moving onto today’s show we had all the usuals such as you’re Word of the Day, your SA Q&A, Information Guide, JobShop and you’re Quote of the Day.

We also had interviews with:

· A Reggae band called Azania and you can catch them live at the Muizenberg Community Festival this weekend.

· We also spoke to Gary Wentworth the Public Relations Manager for the Muizenberg Community Festival. The festival is taking place this Saturday 29 March, 2008.

· Our last interview for today was with an acoustic band called Far Horizon who wasn't shy to plays us a song with their guitar, a song in fact written by the band themselves.



Word of the Day:

INDVIOUS – unacceptable and unfair

Trivial Question:

Q: What is the name and surname of the Deputy President?
A: Phumzile Mlambo-Nquka

Quote of the Day:

Albert Einstein – It is every man’s obligation to put back into the world at least the equivalent of what he takes out of it

It’s time for me to love and leave you. You must have an absolutely fabulous Friday and a oh so super weekend with plenty of rest. Let’s chat again on Monday…Much Love…Peace…

Thursday, March 27, 2008

By Chanel September

Good Day! How are you doing? I hope that you are absolutely fabulous on this some what sunny Thursday afternoon. Today is the 27th of March 2008 and that means the Thursday edition of the Morning Cruise. I so can’t believe that we so close to another weekend, but it has been a short week.

In today’s show we had all the usuals such as you’re Word of the Day, your SA Q&A, Information Guide, JobShop and you’re Quote of the Day.

We also had interviews with:

· Toshca Dick talking to us about her career as a paralegal practitioner. If you want to know more about becoming a career practitioner you can call the SA Law School on (021) 422 5610.

· We also spoke to Geraldine Young of the Mitchell’s Plain Crisis Centre talking to us about some of the services that they offer to the residents of Mitchell’s Plain and surrounding areas. You can contact the Mitchell’s Plain Crisis Centre on (021) 392 2000.

· Our last interview was with Rokia Shaik from the Centre Early for Childhood Development and she was talking to us about the importance of early childhood development. You can call the Centre Early for Childhood Development on (021) 683 2420.

Word of the Day:

SNEER –to speak or simile in a mocking manner

Trivial Question:

Q: What famous festival is taking place this weekend
A: The Cape Town International Jazz Festival

Quote of the Day:

Deepak Chopra – Life is a field of unlimited possibilities

It’s time for me to love and leave you. You must have an absolutely fabulous and super Thursday. Let’s chat again on tomorrow…Much Love…Peace…

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

By Chanel September

Good Day! How are you doing? I hope that you’re Easter and long weekend was absolutely fabulous. Today is the 26th of March 2008 and that means the mid-week Wednesday edition of the Morning Cruise.

In today’s show we had all the usuals such as you’re Word of the Day, your SA Q&A, Information Guide, JobShop and you’re Quote of the Day.

We also had interviews with:

· Cornel Dolf the president of the Omnibus Workers Union Resource Centre talking to us about the services they offer disadvantaged children. If you want to make use of the resource centre you can by calling (021) 447 4750.

· We also spoke to Sharon Paulus of the Parent’s Centre and she was talking to us about some of the services that they offer to Parent’s Centre. Call them on (021) 762 0116.

· Our last interview was with GCM – which is the Girl Child Movement and in studio we had five young ladies from the movement talking about some of the activities that they are involved in. If you would like to join them then contact (021) 686 6898

Word of the Day:

IDYLL – a blissful or peaceful period.

Trivial Question:

Q: Name all nine provinces in South Africa?
A: Western Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, North West, Gauteng, Free State and KwaZulu Natal

Quote of the Day:

Vishal Kapoor – Seek inspiration for it’s a state of mind that can make a mind divine

It’s time for me to love and leave you. You must have an absolutely fabulous and super Wednesday. Let’s chat again on tomorrow…Much Love…Peace…

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

By Chanel September

Good Day! How are you doing? I hope that you’re Easter and long weekend was absolutely fabulous. Today is the 25th of March 2008 and that means it’s the Tuesday edition of the Morning Cruise.

In today’s show we had all the usuals such as you’re Word of the Day, your SA Q&A, and you’re Quote of the Day.

We also had interviews with:

· City of Cape Town spokesperson for Cable Theft Pieter van Dalen and we’ll be speaking about cable theft and the increase there of in Cape Town


· We also spoke to Gayle Mcwalter and Gahnlia Brogneri from the Adonis Musati Project an organisation that helps raise funds for refugee.

Word of the Day:

DEPRECATE – express disapproval

Trivial Question:

Q: How many colours are there in the national flag?
A: Six

Quote of the Day:

Martin Luther King – Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere

It’s time for me to love and leave you. You must have an absolutely fabulous and super Tuesday. Let’s chat again on tomorrow…Much Love…Peace…

Monday, March 24, 2008

By Chanel September

Good Day! How are you doing? I hope that you are so super on this wonderful Monday. Today is the 24th of March and that marks Family. So I trust that you and your family will have an amazing day.

Anyway moving to today’s show we had all the usuals such as your Word of the Day, you’re SA Q&A and you’re Quote of the Day.

We also had interviews with:

· We had a career interview with Sasha Naude and she spoke to us about her career as a personal assistant.

· We featured a documentary on child headed households.

· Our last interview was with Kashiefa Jansen and she spoke to us about the need for foster and emergency parents.


Word of the Day:

Lavish - expended, bestowed, or occurring in large amounts

Trivial Question:

Q: What is the name of the national flower of South Africa?
A: Protea

Quote of the Day:

Unknown - Happiness is not a destination it’s a method of life

It’s time for me to love and leave you. You must have an absolutely fabulous and super Monday and enjoy the last bits of your day off. Let’s chat again on tomorrow…Much Love…Peace…

Friday, March 21, 2008

By Chanel September

Good Day! How are you doing? I hope that you are so super on this wonderful Friday. Today is the 21st of March and that marks Human Rights. This day is very important as it reminds us not only of our past, but our rights as South Africans.

Anyway moving to today’s show we had all the usuals such as your Word of the Day, your SA Q&A, Information Guide, JobShop and you’re Quote of the Day.

We also had interviews with:

· The Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission Jody Kallopen

· We featured a package Human Rights Day

· And our last interview was with hip hop group Suburban Menace

Word of the Day:

GENIAL – cheerful and friendly

Trivial Question:

Q: In what year did the Sharepville Massacre take place?
A: 1960

Quote of the Day:

Vash Young - Any experience can be transformed into something of value

It’s time for me to love and leave you. You must have an absolutely fabulous and super Friday and lovely long weekend. Let’s chat again on Monday…Much Love…Peace…

Thursday, March 20, 2008

By Chanel September

Good Day! How are you doing? I hope that you are so super on this wonderful Thursday. Just a note we are on the brink of a long weekend. Anyway moving to today’s show we had all the usuals such as your Word of the Day, your SA Q&A, Information Guide, JobShop and you’re Quote of the Day.

We also had interviews with:

· Shona Mcdonald from Shonaquip talking to us about organisation that provides and helps with the designing and manufacturing of affordable seating systems.

· We also spoke to Dorothy Du Plooy from St Anne and she’ll be taking to us about a skills training programme that they run at the centre.

· Our last interview was with Sensei Deen Daniels from Kyokushin Karate club in Hanover Park and with him is four of his black belt students who need funding to go to Japan.

Word of the Day:

HOIST – to raise something by means of a rope

Trivial Question:

Q: Which animal is the national animal of South Africa?
A: SPRINGBOK

Quote of the Day:

George Bernard Shaw – Just do what must be done. This may not be happiness, but it is greatness.

It’s time for me to love and leave you. You must have an absolutely fabulous and super Thursday. Let’s chat again tomorrow …Much Love…Peace…

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

By Chanel September

Good Day! How are you doing? I hope that you are so super on this wonderful Wednesday.

Anyway moving to today’s show we had all the usuals such as your Word of the Day, your SA Q&A, Information Guide, JobShop and you’re Quote of the Day.

We also had interviews with:

· Elizabeth Bantam talking to us about some of the services that the Hanover Park Health Forum offers in the area.

Word of the Day:

HOVOC - great destruction or devastation; ruinous damage.

Trivial Question:

Q: How many languages are there in the national anthem?
A: FOUR

Quote of the Day:

Elbert Hubbard - Constant effort and frequent mistakes are the stepping stones to genius

It’s time for me to love and leave you. You must have an absolutely fabulous and super Wednesday. Let’s chat again on tomorrow…Much Love…Peace…

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

By Chanel September

Good Day! How are you doing? I hope that you are so super on this terrific Tuesday. So today while in the studio in the middle of the show we are hit by load shedding.

To think about it I was so surprised when it happened, all of a sudden total darkness. It just made me realize once again how dependent as a society we as have become on electricity. So because of the power cuts we had to cancel two of our planned interviews and the show ended 30 minutes earlier.

Anyway moving to today’s show we had all the usuals such as your Word of the Day, your SA Q&A, Information Guide, JobShop and you’re Quote of the Day.

We also had interviews with:

· Shadack Casojee talking to us about his career as a librarian at the Natural History Library.

Word of the Day:

LADEN – something which is heavily loaded or weighed down.

Trivial Question:

Q: What is the name and surname of the Reserve Bank Govenor?
A: Tito Mboweni

Quote of the Day:

Ivern Ball – Knowledge is power, but it’s enthusiasm that pulls the switch


It’s time for me to love and leave you. You must have an absolutely fabulous and super Tuesday. Let’s chat again on tomorrow…Much Love…Peace…

Monday, March 17, 2008

By Chanel September

Good Day! How are you doing? I hope that you had an absolutely fabulous weekend. I trust that you have not been bitten by the Monday morning blues bug.

Moving to today’s show we had all the usuals such as your Word of the Day, your SA Q&A, and you’re Quote of the Day.

We also featured a documentary on:

· Street Children in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Word of the Day:

EXUBERANT – lively and cheerful

Trivial Question:

Q: Who was the first South African to visit space?
A: Mark Shuttleworth

Quote of the Day:

Pravin Todkar - Maturity doesn’t mean age, it means sensitivity, manners and how you react.

It’s time for me to love and leave you. You must have an absolutely fabulous and super Monday. Let’s chat again on tomorrow…Much Love…Peace

Friday, March 14, 2008

By Chanel September

Good Day! How are you doing? I hope that you are absolutely fabulous on this Friday as we are on the threshold of the weekend. In today’s show we had all the usuals such as your Word of the Day, your SA Q&A, and you’re daily Information Guide.

We also interviews with:

· We also spoke to Daniele Pascal talking about one of her new musical drama’s called a Piaf, passionate life.

· Carmanthina Abrahams a choreographer from the Juvenetics Dance School talking to us about some of the current development happing at the school.

Word of the Day:

Frivolous – not having any serious purpose or value.

Trivial Question:

Q: What is the name of the island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned?
A: Robben Island

Quote of the Day:

Dr John C Maxwell – The difference between average and achieving people is their perception of, and response to failure

It’s time for me to love and leave you. You must have an absolutely fabulous weekend and a super Friday. Let’s chat again on Monday…Much Love…Peace.

Thursday, March 13, 2008

By Chanel September

Good Day! How are you doing? I hope that you are absolutely fabulous on this Thursday the 13th of March 2008. Onto today’s show we had all the usual’s such as Word of the Day, Trivial Question, Information Guide, JobShop and your Quote of the Day.

We also interviews with:

· Jolene van Niekerk from Marie Stopes she spoke to us about the high abortion rates in South Africa. If you want to know more about abortions you can contact Jolene van Niekerk on (021) 422 3911.

· We had a chat with Vivian van Wyk from the Stellenbosh University she spoke to us about emergency contraception and the increase there of among young teenage girls. The emergency contraception hotline number is 0800 246432.

· Our last interview was with Marlow Valentine from the Triangle Project and he’ll be taking to us about “Pink Nights on the Cape Flats” which is a social gathering held for gays and lesbians in a safe environment away from victimization. If you want to attend to one of the social gatherings you can call on (021) 448 3512.

Word of the Day:

GLOWER – an angry or sullen look on one’s face

Trivial Question:

Q: On which day due we celebrate human rights day?
A: 21st March

Quote of the Day:

Charles Swindoll – We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations

It’s time for me to love and leave you; you must have a wonderful day. We’ll chat again tomorrow.Much Love…Peace.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

By Chanel September

Good Day! How are you doing? I hope that you are absolutely fabulous. It’s Wednesday the 12th of March 2008 and it’s also the mid-week edition of the Morning Cruise. Moving onto today’s show we had all the usual’s such as Word of the Day, Trivial Question, Information Guide, JobShop and your Quote of the Day.

We also interviews with:

· The principal of Bergvliet High School just talking to us about some of the activities that currently happening at the school.

· We also spoke to Searle Johannes from the Cape Town Traffic Department talking to us about junior traffic training for primary school learner from Grade 1 -3.

· Our last interview for today was with Llewellyn Williams from the Strandfontein Youth Development and Training Centre talking to us about some of the programmes that they offer at the centre for young people living in Strandfontien and surrounding areas.

Word of the Day:

NOVICE – a person new to a job situation

Trivial Question:

Q Which South African performed the first heart transplant in the world?
A Chris Barnard

Quote of the Day:

James G Bilkey – You’ll never be the person you can be if pressure, tension and discipline are taken out of your life

It’s time for me to love and leave you; you must have a super day. We’ll chat again tomorrow.Much Love…Peace!

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

By Chanel September

Good Day! How are you doing? I hope that you are absolutely fabulous on this somewhat partly cloudy Tuesday. Moving onto today’s show we had all the usual’s such as Word of the Day, Trivial Question, Information Guide, JobShop and your Quote of the Day.

We also interviews with:

· Georgina Lovell an Estate Agent taking to us about her career as an Estate Agent. If you interested in a career as an estate agent then you can call her on (021) 703 3466.

· We also spoke to Boeta Henni from the People’s Homeless Sanctuary about the homeless sanctuary and how they are helping homeless people and the skills they offer as the centre. If you interested in becoming a volunteer then you can contact the People’s Homeless Sanctuary on (021) 702 0402.

· Our last interview with Michelle Crook the mother of Sasha Leigh Crook, who was abducted and killed four years ago, Michelle spoke about her plans to open new safe house that is in the pipeline for abused women and children. If you want help Michelle in any way be the setting up of the safe house then you can contact her on (021) 703 7942.

Word of the Day:

FLAMBOYANT – brightly coloured or confidently exuberant.

Trivial Question:

Q What is the name and surname of the mayor of Cape Town?
A Helen Zille

Quote of the Day:

Robert Bryne – The purpose of life is a life of purpose

It’s time for me to love and leave you; you must have a super day. We’ll chat again tomorrow.Much Love…Peace!

Monday, March 10, 2008

By Chanel September

Good Day! How are you doing? I trust that you had an absolutely wonderful weekend, and hope that you don’t suffer from a bit of the Monday morning blues.

Moving onto today’s show we had all the usual’s such as Word of the Day, Trivial Question and your Quote of the Day.

We also featured a documentary:

· Sexual Violence in Congo

Word of the Day:

LUCID – now the meaning of the word is clear and easy to understand.

Trivial Question:

Q What is the name and surname of the President of South Africa?
A Thabo Mbeki

Quote of the Day:

Never assume the obvious is true - William Safire

It’s time for me to love and leave you; you must have a super duper day. We’ll chat again tomorrow.Much Love…Peace!

Friday, March 07, 2008

By Chanel September

Good Day! How are you doing? It’s the weekend, I can’t believe yet another week has flown by so fast, because it just feels like yesterday that I started my first day as the new presenter of the Morning Cruise.

Moving onto today’s show we had all the usual’s such as Word of the Day, Trivial Question, Information Guide, JobShop and your Quote of the Day.

We also had interviews with:

· A musician by the name of Ace, he spoke to us about a new album that he has just released and some of his up coming work as a music producer

Word of the Day:

SCURRY – move hurriedly with short quick steps

Trivial Question:

Q What is the name of the most well known mountain in Cape Town?
A Table Mountain

Quote of the Day:

Your best success comes after your greatest disappointment - Henry Ward Beecher

It’s time for me to love and leave you; you must have an absolutely fabulous weekend. What ever you do be safe! We’ll chat again on Monday.Much Love…Peace!

Thursday, March 06, 2008

By Chanel September

Good Day! How are you doing? I hope that everything is good your side. I can’t believe that we are so close to the weekend; it feels like Monday was just yesterday. With regards to today’s show we had all the usual’s such as Word of the Day, Trivial Question, Information Guide, JobShop and your Quote of the Day.

We also had interviews with:

· An economist from the University of Stellenbosch Hugo Pienaar. Pienaar spoke to us about the increasing petrol and food prices.

· We brought you an interview with the Moegsien Jacobs and Karriem Bagsien of the “SIKHO-SONKE” Youth Development Agency. They spoke to us about skills that they offer unemployed young people in various disadvantaged communities.

· To end off the show we had an interview with Pieter Boshoff of Missing Children SA about a Child Profile ID Kit. This kit will help parents if their child should go missing.


Word of the Day:

SUBSTITUTE – a person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

Trivial Question:

Q What is the name of our Finance Minister?
A Trevor Manuel

Quote of the Day:

Limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imaginations, our possibilities become limitless -Jamie Paolinetti

It’s time for me to love and leave you, let’s chat again tomorrow. Much Love…Peace!

Wednesday, March 05, 2008

By Chanel September

Good Day! How are you? I hope that everything is good your side. It’s the mid-week and here on the Morning Cruise we are celebrating the coming of another weekend. Moving to today’s show we had all the usual’s such as Word of the Day, Trivial Question, Information Guide, JobShop and your Quote of the Day.

We also had interviews with:

· Mathwee Davidhos from the Retreat Neighbourhood Watch talking to us about the successful Neighbourhood Watch in their area.

· We also spoke to the communication officer at the Steenberg Police Station about the implementation of a victim support room at the station.

Word of the Day:

PORTRAIT – an artistic representation of a person.

Trivial Question:

Q What is the name the Primer of the Western Cape?
A Ebrahim Rasool

Quote of the Day:

It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see - Henry David Thoreau

It’s time for me to say goodbye until tomorrow. Much Love…Peace!

Tuesday, March 04, 2008

By Chanel September

Hello! How are you doing? I hope that everything is well your side. Today went a little better than yesterday as my official day as a presenter of MC, so i’m hoping to just grow from here.

In today’s show we had your: Word of the Day, Trival Question, Information Guide, JobShop and your Quote of the Day.

We also had an interview with:

Melanie Johan a nutristionst, who is the brainchild behind the "Get in Shape in 8 weeks Challenge" that’s taking place at Norman Henshilwood High School. The interview with Melanie went well, we spoke about the weight loss challenge that they are currently running at the school in a plight to encourage a healthy lifestyle among young teenagers.

The word of the Day:

INTANGIBLE - unable to be touched or not solid or real.

Trivial Question:

Q What is the name of the South African rugby team?
A Ama boko boko the Springboks

Quote of the Day:

Enthusiasm is excitement with inspiration, motivation, and a pinch of creativity – Bo Bennett

It’s time for me to love and leave you, lets meet again tomorrow. Much Love…Peace!

Monday, March 03, 2008

By Chanel September

Hello! How are you doing? I trust that everything is well your side. Today was my first day as the presenter of the Morning Cruise as we said goodbye to Adrian Davids on Friday.

I was so nervous all the way through the show, but luckily Denisia was standing by to guide me through ( Morning Cruise producer) otherwise everything in the studio went pretty well.

We had all the usuals that make up the Morning Cruise such as Word of the Day, Your Trivial Question and we ended of with Your Quote of the Day.

The word of the day:

EVASIVE – tending to avoid commitment.

Trivial Question:

Q How many official languages do we have in the country?
A Eleven

Quote of the Day:

Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow - Albert Einstein.

Well that’s it from me let’s chat again tomorrow on the Morning Cruise. Much Love…Peace!