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2026.01.30 – Gregg Homann – The Deep Dive was delighted to speak with Gregg Homann, artistic director of the Market Theatre, on the theatre’s fiftieth anniversary programming – as well as the future and importance of theatre in South Africa.

Chai FM, 02/02/2026

00:43:51


2026.01.23 – Pieter-Dirk – The fabulous Pieter-Dirk Uys also joins us to talk about his projects for 2026

Chai FM, 01/26/2026

00:16:05


2026.01.23 – Peter Fabricius – The Deep Dive speaks with Peter Fabricius about the complexities — and confusions — of the recent joint naval exercise that included China, Russia, and Iran.

Chai FM, 01/23/2026

00:22:09


2026.01.16 – Prof David Menashri – The Deep Dive spoke with Prof David Menashri about the ongoing developments in Iran — and what the future there may bring

Chai FM, 01/16/2026

00:44:19


12.01.2026 – David Smith – The first 2026 Deep Dive takes the measure of American political developments with Guardian Washington correspondent

Chai FM, 01/12/2026

00:49:06


2025.12.19 – Adam Thal – local veteran film producer Adam Thal on his work and the revolutionary changes in film financing and distribution — and on Isidore Schelesinger, Joburg’s own film pioneer

Chai FM, 12/19/2025

00:46:11


2025.12.05 – Mandy Weiner on her new book, The Deal, about the formation of the GNU.

Chai FM, 12/05/2025

00:48:12


2025.11.14 – Steven Gruzd of Jan Smuts House on the G20, US-SA relations, and the mysterious flight to South Africa from Gaza

Chai FM, 11/28/2025

00:44:25


2025.11.28 – Harry Sideropoulus about his upcoming book and his amazing career with food and fun

Chai FM, 11/28/2025

00:38:50


2025.11.21 – The Deep Dive speaks with Steven Gruzd of Jan Smuts House on the G20, US-SA relations, and the mysterious flight to South Africa from Gaza

Chai FM, 11/21/2025

00:44:23


2025.11.07 – David Smith on the American elections and the Trump administration

Chai FM, 11/07/2025

00:43:09


2025.10.31 – David Kramer on his life and work

Chai FM, 10/31/2025

00:41:25


2025.10.26 – The deep dive speaks with prof hussein Solomon of the UFS on the current situation in the Middle East and South Africa’s role

Chai FM, 10/24/2025

00:32:17


2025.10.17 – The deep dive was delighted to speak with conroy Scott about his musical career — from the oratorio, Elijah,

Chai FM, 10/17/2025

00:39:48


2025.10.10 – Michael kransdorff of the Jewish national fund – South Africa on the peace deal between Israel and hamas

Chai FM, 10/10/2025

00:44:05


2025.10.03 – The deep dive speaks with Hlumelo Xaba, independent political analyst on the nature of the electorate and how it makes choices

Chai FM, 10/03/2025

00:26:22


2025.10.03 – The deep dive speaks with Helen Zille, DA candidate for Joburg mayor

Chai FM, 10/03/2025

00:17:56


2025.09.19 – The deep dive speaks with illusionist Brendon peel and actress Sharon seigel wagner

Chai FM, 09/19/2025

00:38:07


2025.09.12 – The deep dive speaks with Claire Johnston, lead singer of Mango Groove!

Chai FM, 09/12/2025

00:40:57


2025.09.05 – The deep dive speaks with Michael Abrahamson, mentalist, pi-man, and sportscaster about his career

Chai FM, 09/05/2025

00:37:13


2025.08.22 – The deep dive speaks with actor Peter Terry about his long career and his role in the recent film: “don’t let’s go to the dogs tonight”

Chai FM, 08/22/2025

00:51:12


2025.08.15 – Pieter Louis Myburgh, investigative journalist extraordinaire

Chai FM, 08/15/2025

00:16:31


2025.08.15 – Natalie knight art collections founder and art dealer

Chai FM, 08/15/2025

00:22:45


2025.08.08 – Sector/Director Sylvaine Strike – One of South Africa’s leading cultural figures

Chai FM, 08/08/2025

00:27:31