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Thursday, 13 August 2026
A feel-good midday show centred on a Philippi checkers player chasing a Scotland trip, followed by a packed pet-health segment on cats, kidneys and ageing pets.
- 13:26
Lucanio Danyibokwe, a Philippi caretaker and self-taught checkers player, is fundraising to reach a September qualifier in Scotland; the campaign needs about R9,000 more to cover a R36,000 target.
- 13:17
Danyibokwe has already built a serious record: South African champion in 2022, 11th at a Turkey world qualifier in 2023, online World Cup winner, and third at a Germany qualifier in 2024.
- 14:20
Older cats commonly develop kidney disease: by age 14, about 40% to 60% can be affected. The biggest early clues are drinking and peeing more, plus weight loss along the back and hips.
- 14:28
Prevention advice for cats centred on hydration, wet food, omega-3 supplements and age-appropriate diets; lilies were flagged as especially dangerous, with even pollen able to trigger kidney failure.