RC 260924SAfmElvis Presslin
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Heritage Day travel safety and the business of art dominated this episode, with listeners urged to prepare carefully for road trips and creatives to build sustainable careers.
- 05:13
Motorists were urged to check tyre pressure, wear, damage and age before Heritage Day journeys, especially when carrying extra passengers or luggage, to reduce blowouts and loss of control.
- 05:42
Solo Studios’ 2025 festival generated more than R2.5 million in art sales, while its annual event connects artists with buyers and supports livelihoods in the Swartland’s farming communities.
- 05:54
Artists were encouraged to treat creativity as a business: promote their work, build audiences and relationships, and balance commercial realities with protecting their original artistic purpose.
- 05:41
Solo Studios’ 10th anniversary festival runs from 23 to 25 October in the Riebeek Valley, where visitors can enter artists’ studios, meet creators and explore their processes.