On a scale of 1 - 10, our first week back was exceptional!

Monday morning was Darren, Keri and Sky's first day back in studio ever since we bowed out last year. So much had happened during the holidays so we made sure to catch up. 

We also wished a very special man a happy birthday:

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Carol Ofori joined us to share the amazing new site that she and her husband had created, Ratings for Schools. 

They help you or your child - if old enough - to choose the perfect school in South Africa. 

Take a listen as she explains how it works:

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Sky came to work on Tuesday having missed something absolutely important for his son. 

Was he already messing up fatherhood? 

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Thursday came and Sky gave the team a little rundown of what happened in sports the night before. 

KZN also shared some names that Sky and Clarise should not consider as they have certain stereotypes attached to them. 

Take a listen:

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We got to speak to KZN's hero and lifeguard, Mfana Zondi, who saved the lives of not one but two lives at Umhlanga beach recently. 

Take a listen to what actually happened: 

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By Friday we felt like we had done two weeks of work because so much had happened. 

Nevertheless, we are delighted to be back with you every morning! 

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