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Simphiwe Ngidi - Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, Team Building Specialist and Founder of Hlomani Leadership Awakening
Themba Dlamini Is A Pastor And Chartered Accountant, He Is The Author Of Village Boy: A Memoir Of Fatherlessness
Nokwanda Zakiyyah Shabangu Strategic Stakeholder Engagement at The Wot-if? Trust in Diepsloot
Simphiwe Ngidi - Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, Team Building Specialist and Founder of Hlomani Leadership Awakening
Zonke Shazi-Hlongwane- Parenting Coach | Child |Youth Development Practitioner | Author of Girl You Are Enough and Founder of Ikusasa Ngelami.
Abba Ayalew Amlak Grand Master Of Abakhaliphi Bokukhanya Institute Of Spiritual Knowledge
Zonke Shazi-Hlongwane- Parenting Coach | Child |Youth Development Practitioner | Author of Girl You Are Enough and Founder of Ikusasa Ngelami.
Tankiso Vukeya, a South African tech entrepreneur, systems engineer, and the Founder & CEO of DataTank BI Solutions.
Simphiwe Ngidi - Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, Team Building Specialist and Founder of Hlomani Leadership Awakening
Nokwanda Zakiyyah Shabangu Strategic Stakeholder Engagement at The Wot-if? Trust in Diepsloot
Abba Ayalew Amlak Grand Master Of Abakhaliphi Bokukhanya Institute Of Spiritual Knowledge and Makhosi Andile Ngubane
Quantum Shift - The Mental Health Cost of Pretending Everything Is Fine - Beyond "I'm Fine": What Emotional Suppression Does to the Brain and Body
Paul Nzimande – Life Coach, Author and Mental Wellness Advocate
Week 6 Food Waste - Social, Emotional and Cultural Dimensions of Food Waste
Scelo Madondo - PHD Candidate - Food Loss & Waste Research
Simphiwe Ngidi - Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, Team Building Specialist and Founder of Hlomani Leadership Awakening
Zonke Shazi-Hlongwane- Parenting Coach | Child |Youth Development Practitioner | Author of Girl You Are Enough andFounder of Ikusasa Ngelami.Leadership Is More Than a Title – Part 3
Building Prosperity: Why Expanding Opportunity Matters for Africa's Future
Tabi T. Tabi: CEO at Granville Energy
Mmamorapedi ValenciaShikoana - A Trained Sangoma, Fields Of Interests In Psycho Spirituality And Astrology
Nokwanda Zakiyyah Shabangu Strategic Stakeholder Engagement at The Wot-if? Trust in Diepsloot
Mmamorapedi Valencia Shikoana - A Trained Sangoma, Fields Of Interests In Psycho Spirituality And Astrology
Zonke Shazi-Hlongwane- Parenting Coach | Child |Youth Development Practitioner | Author of Girl You Are Enough and Founder of Ikusasa Ngelami.
Baitumetse Moloabi is an Art Educator and the Education Officer at the Oliewenhuis Art Museum
Mmamorapedi Valencia Shikoana - A Trained Sangoma, Fields Of Interests In Psycho Spirituality And Astrology
Abba Ayalew Amlak Grand Master Of Abakhaliphi Bokukhanya Institute Of Spiritual Knowledge
Nokwanda Zakiyyah Shabangu Strategic Stakeholder Engagement at The Wot-if? Trust in Diepsloot
Avelile Olothando Nontanda is a South African entrepreneur, award-winning founder and director of Mayhem Digital
Simphiwe Ngidi - Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, Team Building Specialist and Founder of Hlomani Leadership Awakening
Zonke Shazi-Hlongwane- Parenting Coach | Child |Youth Development Practitioner | Author of Girl You Are Enough and Founder of Ikusasa Ngelami.
Mmamorapedi Valencia Shikoana - A Trained Sangoma, Fields Of Interests In Psycho Spirituality And Astrology
Quantum Shift – Why A Good Relationship Should Add To Your Life, Not Become Your Entire Life.
Paul Nzimande – Life Coach, Author and Mental Wellness Advocate
Workplace Cultures That Support Well-Being
Confidence Seleme – Author, Life Coach And Speaker
Warren Steyn, one of 6 Project Managers at ITC, that is the Intelligence Transfer Centre.
Zonke Shazi-Hlongwane- Parenting Coach | Child |Youth Development Practitioner | Author of Girl You Are Enough and Founder of Ikusasa Ngelami.
Sandra Greeff Is An HPCSA - Registered Art Therapist With Trauma Informed Training Through S.A.P.S. As A Trauma Debriefing Counsellor.
Mmamorapedi Valencia Shikoana - A Trained Sangoma, Fields Of Interests In Psycho Spirituality And Astrology
Thabo Masilela, professionally known as Thabone, began his musical journey at the age of 16 as a trombonist in a church brass band.
Dr Moumita Aich -Head of the Wits Anglo American Digital Dome School of Physics, University of Witwatersrand
Sandra Greeff Is An HPCSA - Registered Art Therapist With Trauma Informed Training Through S.A.P.S. As A Trauma Debriefing Counsellor.
Baitumetse Moloabi - Art Educator and the Education Officer at the Oliewenhuis Art Museum in Bloemfontein
Dr Moumita Aich - Head of the Wits Anglo American Digital Dome School of Physics, University of Witwatersrand
Nokwanda Zakiyyah Shabangu Strategic Stakeholder Engagement at The Wot-if? Trust in Diepsloot
Simphiwe Ngidi - Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, Team Building Specialist and Founder of Hlomani Leadership Awakening
Lebo Mashile is an award-winning poet, author, presenter, actress, and producer. (Clip)
Hendrick Monyeki is a South African jazz and gospel vocalist, educator, and cultural ambassador
Ontshiametse Tlhopane is a South African model, children's rights activist, criminology and psychology graduate, who founded an organization named #SafeHere.
Bongani Mzileni - Abba Ayalew Amlak Grand Master Of Abakhaliphi Bokukhanya Institute Of Spiritual Knowledge
Mokebe Thulo - CEO of Aware.org, a non-profit organisation that promotes responsible alcohol consumption and combats alcohol-related harm
Onica Nonhlanhla Makwakwa — A Feminist And Digital Rights Advocate Known For Her Work In Policy Transformation, Gender Justice, Freedom Of Expression, And Digital Inclusion.
Zonke Shazi-Hlongwane- Parenting Coach | Child |Youth Development Practitioner | Author of Girl You Are Enough and Founder of Ikusasa Ngelami
Mmamorapedi Valencia Shikoana - A Trained Sangoma, Fields Of Interests In Psycho Spirituality And Astrology
Simphiwe Ngidi - Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, Team Building Specialist and Founder of Hlomani Leadership Awakening
Zonke Shazi-Hlongwane- Parenting Coach | Child |Youth Development Practitioner | Author of Girl You Are Enough and Founder of Ikusasa Ngelami.
Mmamorapedi Valencia Shikoana - A Trained Sangoma, Fields Of Interests In Psycho Spirituality And Astrology
Baitumetse Moloabi - Art Educator and the Education Officer at the Oliewenhuis Art Museum in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Philip Sizwe Blose, professionally known as Pyramid, is a South African musician, actor, and entrepreneur
Abba Ayalew Amlak Grand Master of AbaKhaliphi bokuKhanya Institute of Spiritual Knowledge
Simphiwe Ngidi - Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, Team Building Specialist and Founder of Hlomani Leadership Awakening
Zonke Shazi-Hlongwane- Parenting Coach | Child |Youth Development Practitioner | Author of Girl You Are Enough and Founder of Ikusasa Ngelami.
Mmamorapedi Valencia Shikoana - A Trained Sangoma, Fields Of Interests In Psycho Spirituality And Astrology
David Meyer Gollan - South African filmmaker, photographer, curator, and entertainment legal consultant
Tessa Dooms - Director at the Rivonia Circle. She is a sociologist, political analyst, and development practitioner
Norma Mzizi — Holistic Life Coach | Sexpert | Founder of Norma’s Touch & the Nanaya Aphrodisiac Range
Bongani Mzileni - Abba Ayalew Amlak Grand Master Of Abakhaliphi Bokukhanya Institute Of Spiritual Knowledge
Zonke Shazi-Hlongwane- Parenting Coach | Child |Youth Development Practitioner | Author of Girl You Are Enough and Founder of Ikusasa Ngelami.
Quantum Shift - Love Under Economic Pressure
Phindile Nzimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor and Paul Nzimande – Author, Life Coach and Mental Wellness Advocate
Quantum Shift - Are We Defined By Where We Come From Or What We Choose?
Lehlohonolo Mazindo – Relationship Therapist and Mental health Practitioner
Quantum Shift - Raising a Generation of Punctual Children: Challenging ‘African Time’ and Starting Discipline at Home
Zonke Shazi-Hlongwane- Parenting Coach | Child |Youth Development Practitioner | Author of Girl You Are Enough and Founder of Ikusasa Ngelami.
Real Talk - What South African agriculture is teaching every sector about AI
Francis Van Der Merwe - Founder & CEO of Otinga.io
Mmamorapedi Valencia Shikoana - Trained Sangoma, Fields Of Interests Are In Psych Spirituality And Astrology
Mkhulu Bongani Maseko & President of Traditional Healers Organisation and Mkhulu Mntimande - Chairperson of God's Mandate NPO
Real Talk - Traditional Healers To March For Equal Recognition Under The South African Constitution
Practical moments - Difference Between Coaching and Mentorship and does it work? Is it credible?
Confidence Seleme – Author and Speaker
Norma Mzizi — Holistic Life Coach | Sexpert | Founder of Norma’s Touch & the Nanaya Aphrodisiac Range
Zonke Shazi-Hlongwane- Parenting Coach | Child |Youth Development Practitioner | Author of Girl You Are Enough and Founder of Ikusasa Ngelami.
- Nondumiso Sibiya - Bontle Ke Thlago buy-back centre in Diepsloot (talking about the role downstream)
- Harriet Matjila - Makhabisi Recycling in Reiger Park, Ekurhuleni
Prof Kathija Yassim - Associate Professor and Head of Department - Department of Education Leadership and Management, Faculty of Education
Themba Dlamini – Author of Village Boy: A Memoir of Fatherlessness, pastor and father of four
Dr Yaseera Ismail - Senior lecturer within the Department of Physics at Stellenbosch University
Paul Nzimande – Life Coach, Author and Mental Wellness Advocate and Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Kutlwano Masote - Classic Musician, Orchestra Conductor and Author of Imperfect Harmony
Guest: Bongani Mzileni - Abba Ayalew Amlak Grand Master Of Abakhaliphi Bokukhanya Institute Of Spiritual Knowledge
El-Sun Mbatha – Astrologer Of The Cosmic Intelligence Of Azania and Mmamorapedi Valencia Shikoana - Psycho Spiritual Healer
Guest: Dr Onyinye Nwaneri, Managing Director of Sesame Workshop International South Africa
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Norma Mzizi — Holistic Life Coach | Sexpert | Founder of Norma’s Touch & the Nanaya Aphrodisiac Range
Guest: Zonke Shazi-Hlongwane- Parenting Coach | Child |Youth Development Practitioner | Author of Girl You Are Enough and Founder of Ikusasa Ngelami.
Guest: Benji Shulman, the Executive Director of the Middle East Africa Research Institute (MEARI),
Guest: Mervin Olivier, Chairperson of the Eastern Cape branch of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa
Guest: Ketso Makume - The Free State MEC for Finance, Economic Development, and Tourism
Guest: Joaquín Valverde Vila - an entrepreneur and business leader serving as the Managing Director of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in South Africa
Guest: Zonke Shazi-Hlongwane- Parenting Coach | Child |Youth Development Practitioner | Author of Girl You Are Enough and Founder of Ikusasa Ngelami.
Guest: Norma Mzizi — Holistic Life Coach | Sexpert | Founder of Norma’s Touch & the Nanaya Aphrodisiac Range
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Norma Mzizi — Holistic Life Coach | Sexpert | Founder of Norma’s Touch & the Nanaya Aphrodisiac Range
Guest: Mari Payne, Deputy Managing Director and Senior Director Education and Programs at Sesame Workshop International, South Africa
Guest: Zonke Shazi-Hlongwane- Parenting Coach | Child |Youth Development Practitioner | Author of Girl You Are Enough and Founder of Ikusasa Ngelami.
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Norma Mzizi — Holistic Life Coach | Sexpert | Founder of Norma’s Touch & the Nanaya Aphrodisiac Range
Guest: Zonke Shazi-Hlongwane- Parenting Coach | Child |Youth Development Practitioner | Author of Girl You Are Enough and Founder of Ikusasa Ngelami.
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
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Guest On Line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
Build One South Africa (BOSA) calls for a full, independent audit of all properties owned by the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) following mounting evidence that municipal land and buildings have been illegally sold through what appears to be an organised and multi-departmental syndicate.
A piece of land in Johannesburg’s Ward 54, Ormonde, now under scrutiny, is just one of many properties allegedly sold unlawfully. Its sale, like that of another property in Ward 125, Kibler Park, forms part of an ongoing investigation by Johannesburg’s Group Forensic and Investigation Services (G-FIS) into fraudulent property transactions.
Guest: Ayanda Allie - MPL: BOSA Member of the Gauteng Legislature
Our Dynasty: Essential Values for Marriage: Looking Beyond Age, Trends, and Social Expectations – Part 2
Many people enter marriage driven less by readiness or shared values and more by fear—fear of aging alone, missing a societal timeline, or falling behind peers as marriage becomes a visible trend. Social expectations often frame marriage as a milestone to be achieved by a certain age, turning it into a status symbol rather than a deliberate, lifelong commitment. When decisions are shaped by pressure instead of principle, essential values such as emotional maturity, shared purpose, communication, and integrity are often overlooked. This values-blind approach can lead to unions built on urgency rather than understanding, highlighting the importance of looking beyond age, trends, and societal expectations when choosing a partner for marriage.
Guest: Paul Nzimande – Author, Life Coach and Mental Wellness Coach
Wake up and live: Be Kind To Yourself
Points:
1.What does it mean
2.Why is it important
3.Being kind to yourself doesn't mean allowing irresponsible behaviour
4.Tips
Guest: Mashadi Monareng – Pastoral Counsellor and speaker
Our Dynasty: Essential Values for Marriage: Looking Beyond Age, Trends, and Social Expectations
Many people enter marriage driven less by readiness or shared values and more by fear—fear of aging alone, missing a societal timeline, or falling behind peers as marriage becomes a visible trend. Social expectations often frame marriage as a milestone to be achieved by a certain age, turning it into a status symbol rather than a deliberate, lifelong commitment. When decisions are shaped by pressure instead of principle, essential values such as emotional maturity, shared purpose, communication, and integrity are often overlooked. This values-blind approach can lead to unions built on urgency rather than understanding, highlighting the importance of looking beyond age, trends, and societal expectations when choosing a partner for marriage.
- Marriage as a commitment, not a milestone
Marriage should be entered with intention and readiness, not treated as a box to check because of age or life timelines. - Fear of aging can cloud judgment
Anxiety about “running out of time” often leads people to compromise on core values they would otherwise prioritize. - Societal timelines are culturally constructed
Expectations around when to marry are shaped by culture and trends—not by individual emotional or relational readiness. - Trend-driven marriages prioritize appearance over substance
When marriage becomes a trend, the focus shifts to weddings, social media optics, and status rather than long-term compatibility. - Pressure from family and peers influences decision-making
External voices can push individuals into marriage before they have clarity about what they truly need in a partner. - Shared values matter more than shared timing
Alignment in beliefs, ethics, life goals, and conflict resolution is more critical than being at the same age or stage. - Emotional maturity is essential for sustainable marriage
Readiness for marriage requires self-awareness, accountability, and the ability to grow with another person. - Fear-based decisions often ignore red flags
Marrying out of urgency can cause individuals to rationalize incompatibilities or unhealthy patterns. - Marriage should be chosen, not defaulted into
A healthy marriage is a conscious choice, not a response to social pressure or fear of being left behind. - Long-term fulfillment comes from values, not validation
Lasting marriages are built on mutual respect, trust, and shared purpose—not societal approval or external validation.
Guest: Paul Nzimande – Author, Life Coach and Mental Wellness
Coach
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Guest On Line: EL-Sun Mbatha – Astrologer of the cosmic intelligence of Azania
-Unfolding negative thinking and defining it
- the psychological cost to negative thinking
- the emotional and behavioural cost
- the relationship cost
- the long term cost
- how to break the cycle
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal
Development Coach and Pastor
Service Delivery: Public Safety MMC Update On The Building Fire Incident In New Doornfontein
The Public Safety MMC in the City of Johannesburg Councillor Dr Mgcini Tshwaku updates the public about a reported fire at a building in the Doornfontein area yesterday morning. The Emergency Management Services (EMS) responded and upon arrival, the teams discovered that an electrical transformer had exploded, resulting in the partial collapse of a wall in the affected structure.
EMS personnel, in coordination with Fire Safety officials, swiftly assessed the scene and ensured the safety of all individuals present. All occupants of the building have been accounted for, with no fatalities reported, however three individuals sustained injuries and were transported to nearby hospitals by Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) emergency medical services.
The fire has been contained, and there is no ongoing threat to public safety. The incident was successfully contained, and relevant investigations are currently underway. The cause of the transformer explosion is under investigation by authorities.
The building owners have taken immediate responsibility for site management and have engaged contractors to clear debris from the adjacent sidewalk and street, facilitating the safe reopening of the area.
The Public Safety Department, in the City of Johannesburg remains committed to ensuring the well-being of our residents.
Guest: The Public Safety MMC in the City of Johannesburg Councillor Dr Mgcini Tshwaku
Our Dynasty: The Role of parents in safeguarding their children who walk to school.
Guest: Zonke Shazi-Hlongwane- Parenting Coach | Child |Youth
Development Practitioner | Author of Girl You Are Enough and
Founder of Ikusasa Ngelami
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Guest On Line: Gogo Mvuleni
Wake up and live;The Grey area: Eliminating Black And White Thinking.
- Defining The Grey Area
- What Is Black And White Thinking
- What Causes Black And White Thinking
- The Benefits Of The Life Is Grey Perspective And How To Go About It
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
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Guest On Line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
The Free State Department of Economic Development and Tourism will host the Free State Industrialization Indaba on 29 January 2026 at Mahube Tumelo Projects in Bloemfontein, as part of ongoing efforts to advance industrial development and inclusive economic growth in the province.
Guest: Mr Pakiso Lebone - The Acting Head of The Department is called the Free State Department of Economic Development and Tourism
Guest: Rev. Frank Chikane, Chair of the South Africa Chapter of the Anti-Apartheid Movement (AAM) on Palestine.
The South African Chapter of the Anti-Apartheid Movement (AAM) reaffirms its unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people and its principled opposition to apartheid, occupation, and genocide wherever they occur. Our commitment is rooted in South Africa’s own history of struggle and our lived experience of what systemic oppression looks like and how it must be confronted.
I Have A Dream
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Guest On Line: El-Sun Mbatha – Astrologer of the cosmic intelligence of Azania
Ijob Ijob:How to Job-Search Strategically in 2026 (Not Desperately) Part 2
- Clarity
- Positioning
- Relationships
- interview preparation
- Mindset.
- Knowing your woth
Guest: Guest: Nwabisa Qenge - Managing Directo at Ingenious Personel Talent Management Agency
(I Have A Dream)
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Guest On Line: El-Sun Mbatha – Astrologer of the cosmic intelligence of Azania
- Starting over is not as easy as it sounds
- It doesn't erase the past... it includes it
- What does Starting over teach us
- Tips on how to start over
Guest: Mashadi Monareng – Pastoral Counsellor and Speaker
Wake up and live:Fresh Breath Month 2026: Why a healthy mouth is a powerful tool for whole-body wellness
This February, Fresh Breath Month takes on a more meaningful message: a healthy mouth supports a healthy body. New research is reshaping how we think about oral care, showing that the state of your mouth doesn’t just determine the smell of your breath or the whiteness of your smile, it influences everything from inflammation levels to cardiovascular health.
“Your mouth is part of your cardiovascular system,” says Ivohealth Advisor Dentist Dr Johan Hartshorne. “When your oral microbiome is in balance, it helps protect your body. When it’s not, inflammation rises and that can impact systemic health, including blood pressure.”
The oral microbiome: an ecosystem that protects you
Forget the outdated idea that “all bacteria are bad.” The mouth is home to over 700 species of bacteria, some harmful, but many essential. A healthy oral microbiome is one where beneficial bacteria thrive and keep harmful ones in check.
“Your oral health is shaped by your genetics, your immune system and the balance of your microbiome,” says Dirna Grobbelaar, Oral Hygiene Advisor for Ivohealth. “When the bacteria in your mouth live in harmony, they help protect your body, lower inflammation and support overall wellbeing. A healthy microbiome isn’t just good for your mouth, it has a meaningful impact on your whole-body health.”
This connection becomes especially clear in metabolic and cardiovascular wellness. Poor oral health can make it harder to control blood sugar levels, increasing susceptibility to gum disease and triggering a cycle of inflammation that can also influence blood-pressure regulation. Research now shows that harmful oral bacteria don’t stay confined to the mouth; they can enter the gut and bloodstream, driving inflammation linked to heart disease, diabetes and hypertension.
Meanwhile, beneficial nitrate-reducing bacteria support healthy blood pressure through nitric-oxide production. When daily care slips, this balance is disrupted, leading to gut dysbiosis, heightened inflammation and a higher risk of cardiovascular complications.
Why professional cleanings matter more than ever
Fresh Breath Month is the ideal opportunity to highlight the value of regular professional oral hygiene cleaning, particularly using EMS Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT), a modern, minimally invasive approach for removing plaque and biofilm.
Regular professional cleanings, especially EMS Guided Biofilm Therapy, which combines air, water and powder to gently remove plaque and stains, offer one of the most effective ways to clean and gently whiten teeth. By breaking down biofilm thoroughly but delicately, GBT helps maintain the delicate microbial balance essential for whole-body wellness.
“Most people don’t realise how many places in the mouth they miss,” says Grobbelaar. “Teeth overlap, have grooves, fillings, crowns and more: areas where plaque can easily mature into tartar if not kept in check. And once tartar hardens, only a professional cleaning can remove it.”
GBT safely removes harmful bacteria while supporting beneficial microbes, helping lower inflammation and promoting better systemic health. When paired with consistent daily care, it becomes a powerful tool for restoring balance and preventing disease.
Fresh breath isn’t about “killing bacteria”, it’s about maintaining balance. Grobbelaar recommends a simple routine using gentle GUM products designed to preserve enamel, slow plaque maturation and support a healthier oral environment.
Her go-to products include:
• GUM Original White Toothpaste – gentle on enamel and helps sustain white teeth
• GUM Original White Floss – removes plaque before it matures
• GUM Pro Sensitive Brush – effective yet gentle cleaning
• GUM Soft-Picks Pro – for sensitive gums and hard-to-reach interdental spaces
“When you don’t clean between your teeth, plaque forms and matures and that’s where problems really start,” she adds. “Bleeding gums means things have already progressed to a dangerous place. Healthy daily cleaning protects the good bacteria you need and prevents the bad ones from taking over.”
A practical shift toward everyday prevention
This Fresh Breath Month, the message is simple: a healthier mouth helps support a healthier body. And that starts with protecting the oral microbiome, not stripping or sterilising it, but maintaining the natural balance that keeps inflammation and disease in check.
This thinking underpins Ivohealth’s From Chair to Care campaign, emphasising how professional cleans and everyday home care work together to support long-term oral health.
And the most effective way to get this right is through regular professional cleanings and daily habits that reach beyond the surface. Cleaning between the teeth, using gentle tools that support beneficial bacteria, and understanding the role of biofilm all contribute to a mouth that actively supports overall wellness.
“Small, consistent habits really do make a difference,” says Grobbelaar. “And pairing those habits with routine professional care is one of the most straightforward ways to support your oral and systemic health.”
A healthier mouth, a healthier you
As more research highlights the connection between oral bacteria, inflammation and cardiovascular wellbeing, Fresh Breath Month is evolving. It’s no longer about minty breath or cosmetic whitening, it’s about understanding the mouth as an essential part of the body’s wider ecosystem.
This February, South Africans are encouraged to take a fresh look at their oral health by:
— Scheduling a routine professional cleaning (ideally one that targets biofilm effectively like EMS GBT)
— Refreshing daily habits, especially interdental cleaning
— Choosing gentle products that support the mouth’s natural balance
Small steps, taken consistently, help maintain a resilient microbiome, supporting whole-body health long beyond Fresh Breath Month.
Guest: Dirna Grobbelaar, Oral Hygiene Advisor for Ivohealth
Guest: Nwabisa Qenge - Managing Directo at Ingenious Personel Talent Management Agency.
Guest: Zonke Shazi-Hlongwane- Parenting Coach | Child |Youth Development Practitioner | Author of Girl You Are Enough and Founder of Ikusasa Ngelami.
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo, Chief Operating Officer, City Lodge Hotel Group; Director, City Lodge Hotels Ltd
Guest: Pascale Bakos is Head of Communications at Afrika Tikkun Bambanani. She holds a law degree as well as a Masters Degree in Education.
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Ms Iona Beukes - Director at Vukani Mavericks and Gary Da Silva Chairman, Fathers 4 Justice South Africa (F4J SA)
Guest: Simphiwe Ngidi - Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, Team Building Specialist and Founder of Hlomani Leadership Awakening
Khumo Makiti (Founder & CEO of VERAFIED) or Nolo Phiri (Creative Entrepreneur, Producer & Strategic Partner at VERAFIED)
Guest: Bongani Mzileni - Abba Ayalew Amlak Grand Master of AbaKhaliphi bokuKhanya Institute of Spiritual Knowledge
Zonke Shazi-Hlongwane- Parenting Coach | Child & Youth Development Practitioner | Author of Girl You Are Enough and Founder of Ikusasa Ngelami.
Guest: Ms. Aluwani Manenzhe - President: Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Ms. Aluwani Manenzhe - President: Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa
Guest: Simphiwe Ngidi - Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, Team Building Specialist and Founder of Hlomani Leadership Awakening
Guest: Simphiwe Ngidi - Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, Team Building Specialist and Founder of Hlomani Leadership Awakening
Guest: Kaye Ally, Executive Director of Johannesburg Pride and founder of Pride of Africa Foundatio
Guess: Simphiwe Ngidi - Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, Team Building Specialist and Founder of Hlomani Leadership Awakening
Guest: Dr Onyinye Nwaneri, Managing Director of Sesame Workshop International South Africa
Guess: Zonke Shazi-Hlongwane, parenting coach and author of the self-published book, _Girl, You're Enough_ who has been a strong advocate for nurturing confident, well-grounded children.
Guess: Phindile Ndimande - NLP Life Coach Practitioner Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Bongani Mzileni - Abba Ayalew Amlak Grand Master of AbaKhaliphi bokuKhanya Institute of Spiritual Knowledge
xGuess: Simphiwe Ngidi - Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, Team Building Specialist and Founder of Hlomani Leadership Awakening
Guest: Dumisani Tshabalala, Head of Academics at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG)
Guest: Bongani Mzileni - Abba Ayalew Amlak Grand Master of AbaKhaliphi bokuKhanya Institute of Spiritual Knowledge
Guest: Simphiwe Ngidi - Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, Team Building Specialist and Founder of Hlomani Leadership Awakening
Guest: Nwabisa (Nicky) Qenge - Managing Director at Ingenious Personnel talent management agency
Guest: Nwabisa (Nicky) Qenge - Managing Director at Ingenious Personnel talent management agency
Guest: Phindile Ndimande - NLP Life Coach Practitioner Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Nwabisa (Nicky) Qenge - Managing Director at Ingenious Personnel talent management agency
Guest: Nwabisa (Nicky) Qenge - Managing Director at Ingenious Personnel talent management agency
Guest: Nwabisa (Nicky) Qenge - Managing Director at Ingenious Personnel talent management agency
Guest: Simphiwe Ngidi - Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, Team Building Specialist and Founder of Hlomani Leadership Awakening
Guest: Nwabisa (Nicky) Qenge - Managing Director at Ingenious Personnel talent management agency
Guest: Nwabisa (Nicky) Qenge - Managing Director at Ingenious Personnel talent management agency
Guest: Phindile Ndimande - NLP Life Coach Practitioner Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Nwabisa (Nicky) Qenge - Managing Director at Ingenious Personnel talent management agency
Guest: Nwabisa (Nicky) Qenge - Managing Director at Ingenious Personnel talent management agency
Guest: Bongani Mzileni - Abba Ayalew Amlak Grand Master of AbaKhaliphi bokuKhanya Institute of Spiritual Knowledge
Guest: Nwabisa (Nicky) Qenge - Managing Director at Ingenious Personnel talent management agency
Guest: Bongani Mzileni - Abba Ayalew Amlak Grand Master of AbaKhaliphi bokuKhanya Institute of Spiritual Knowledge
Guest: Phindile Ndimande - NLP Life Coach Practitioner Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest On Line: Gogo Khanyakude Mabuza – African Cultural Expert –Founder of Indigenous Knowledge Consultancy: Ukudloza
Ronald McDonald House Charities South Africa Launches the extension of their Lactation Centre in Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
Guest: Bongani Mzileni - Abba Ayalew Amlak Grand Master of AbaKhaliphi bokuKhanya Institute of Spiritual Knowledge
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Simphiwe Ngidi - Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, Team Building Specialist and Founder of Hlomani Leadership Awakening
Guest: Bongani Mzileni - Abba Ayalew Amlak Grand Master of AbaKhaliphi bokuKhanya Institute of Spiritual Knowledge
Tigere Rangwani is an accomplished Instrumentation & Control Engineer and the CEO of Parem Solutions
Guest: Bongani Mzileni - Abba Ayalew Amlak Grand Master of AbaKhaliphi bokuKhanya Institute of Spiritual Knowledge
Guest: Ms. Aluwani Manenzhe - President: Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa
Guest: Simphiwe Ngidi - Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, Team Building Specialist and Founder of Hlomani Leadership Awakening
Guest: Empress Zamakhuba Pamela Radebe - Co-Founder of African Indigenous Enterprise Pty Ltd
Guest On Line: Gogo Khanyakude Mabuza – African Cultural Expert –Founder of Indigenous Knowledge Consultancy: Ukudloza
Guest: Mari Payne, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Education and Outreach at Sesame Workshop International South Africa.
Guest: Ms. Aluwani Manenzhe - President: Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest On Line: Gogo Khanyakude Mabuza – African Cultural Expert –Founder of Indigenous Knowledge Consultancy: Ukudloza
Guest: Ms Aluwani Manenzhe - Occupational Therapist President of Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA)
Guest: Simphiwe Ngidi - Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, Team Building Specialist and Founder of Hlomani Leadership Awakening
Guest: Slumezi Skosana - Custodian and griot of Ndebele culture. And Zenaye Skosana - Skosana's daughter and currently Masters student at Wits University who went through the Ndebele rite of passage
Guest: Gogo Khanyakude Mabuza – African Cultural Expert –Founder of Indigenous Knowledge Consultancy: Ukudloza
Guest: Norma Mzizi — Holistic Life Coach | Sexpert | Founder of Norma’s Touch & the Nanaya Aphrodisiac Range
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Paul Nzimande – Life Coach, Author and Noxy Speelman – Relationship expert with a focus on African culture
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Zulaikha Goolam, Programme Manager for Disability Inclusion & Accessibility at iSchoolAfrica
Guest: Nkhensani Maswanganyi - Management. Managing Director From Zaria Records and Information
Guest: Norma Mzizi — Holistic Life Coach | Sexpert | Founder of Norma’s Touch & the Nanaya Aphrodisiac Range
Guest: VICTOR KGOMOESWANA is a writer, speaker and broadcaster, An expert on business in Africa
Guest: Simphiwe Ngidi - Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, Team Building Specialist and Founder of Hlomani Leadership Awakening
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Bongani Mzileni - Abba Ayalew Amlak Grand Master of AbaKhaliphi bokuKhanya Institute of Spiritual Knowledge
Guest: Norma Mzizi — Holistic Life Coach | Sexpert | Founder of Norma’s Touch & the Nanaya Aphrodisiac Range
The impact of social media and prolonged access to cellphones has a variety of challenges, including emotional, social, and psychological factors. Young adults, particularly university students, are disproportionately affected, with over 50% of heavy smartphone users reporting hand pain or dysfunction. Increasingly, parents are using gadgets to keep their children busy. Parents must consider the impact of underdeveloped muscles, tendons and bones when giving unlimited access to cellphones.
Guest: Ms Aluwani Manenzhe - Occupational Therapist President
of Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA)
Guest: Dr Chris van Straten, Global Health Advisor Clinical Governance at International SOS
African stories are evolving—and the youth are at the center of this transformation. Whether through social media, poetry, film, animation, or TikTok reels, young people are reshaping how we preserve, perform, and pass on our heritage.
Young people are reviving, remixing, and reimagining African storytelling for the future.
Guest: Bongiswa Kotta-Ramushwana – Storyteller, Praise Poet
and Motivational Speaker
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Guest On Line: El-Sun Mbatha – Astrologer of the cosmic intelligence of Azania
Wake up and Live: The Art of managing Relationships – PRT 2
- How to define relationships and people in your life
- The pain that comes with being disappointed by those you are in a relationship with
- How much power should you give someone in your life
- Know when to walk away or fight to stay in relation
- Will the state of being superficial with someone buy you time to get to know their true intentions or should you give too much too soon.
- Don’t let anyone cross the boundary
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Service Delivery: World No Tobacco Day: Unmasking the Deadly Appeal of Tobacco in Our Lives and Workplaces
As last week was World No Tobacco Day on 31 May 2025, we are once again reminded of the urgent need to confront one of the most preventable public health threats of our time. Tobacco use kills over 8 million people globally each year, and a staggering 1.3 million of those deaths are caused by second-hand smoke.
This year’s theme, “Unmasking the Appeal of Tobacco and Nicotine,” urges us to look beyond the glossy packaging and deceptive marketing tactics. It's time to expose the harsh reality: tobacco smoke contains over 7,000 chemicals, including tar and dozens of carcinogens, that are not just harmful to smokers, but also to children, youth, and unborn babies who are exposed to it.
We have a unique opportunity to shift the narrative, amplify education, and take action - especially in our workplaces. Forward-thinking companies are integrating smoke-free policies, providing access to smoking cessation programs, and embedding health promotion into their wellness strategies. Not only does this reduce health risks and absenteeism, but it also fosters a culture of care and productivity.
Guest: Dr Chris van Straten, Global Health Advisor Clinical Governance at International SOS
World No Tobacco Day: Unmasking the Deadly Appeal of Tobacco in Our Lives and Workplaces
As last week was World No Tobacco Day on 31 May 2025, we are once again reminded of the urgent need to confront one of the most preventable public health threats of our time. Tobacco use kills over 8 million people globally each year, and a staggering 1.3 million of those deaths are caused by second-hand smoke.
This year’s theme, “Unmasking the Appeal of Tobacco and Nicotine,” urges us to look beyond the glossy packaging and deceptive marketing tactics. It's time to expose the harsh reality: tobacco smoke contains over 7,000 chemicals, including tar and dozens of carcinogens, that are not just harmful to smokers, but also to children, youth, and unborn babies who are exposed to it.
We have a unique opportunity to shift the narrative, amplify education, and take action - especially in our workplaces. Forward-thinking companies are integrating smoke-free policies, providing access to smoking cessation programs, and embedding health promotion into their wellness strategies. Not only does this reduce health risks and absenteeism, but it also fosters a culture of care and productivity.
Guest: Dr Chris van Straten, Global Health Advisor Clinical Governance at International SOS
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Guest On Line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
Raising A Child With Cancer – A Unique Journey
“Cancer in children is not preventable, meaning rapid diagnosis and access to high-quality care are critical for a positive outcome”, WHO 2023
The journey between illness, diagnosis and treatment is long, draining and challenging in every way. From a parent’s perspective. It is an expensive process financially, physically, and emotionally. Indeed, it is a lonely and trying time. Generally, no responsibilities can be put off until the child is better. There is work, other children, and family who also demand attention. The family often wishes to assist but doesn’t know how. The parents often wish for assistance, but frequently they don’t know how to help. Occupational therapy aims to ensure that the child has a childhood that is as close to normal as possible, considering the child’s health status and the family dynamic. The ability can facilitate coping and living for the child and the caregiver. To provide a child who is going through cancer treatment with a good quality of life through ensuring activity participation, the following factorsare crucial
- Contextual factors: What is the reality of the child? How can it impact the therapy process
- Psychological factors: what aspect must one address before engaging the child? What are the child’s aspirations
- Health factors: is the child strong enough to complete the task?
While parents and children experience a lot of stress and complex emotions, both show an enormous level of resilience based on a positive attitude and a fighter spirit. As occupational
therapists, our role with the multidisciplinary team is to
- promoting functional independence—keeping life as close to normal as possible, maintaining the ability to manage aspects of one’s intimate life like taking care of oneself, going to school, working, keeping friends, and doing important things.
- Fostering psychosocial well-being in individuals affected by cancer. Because attention is on the child with cancer, siblings and parents are often silent sufferers. There is a need to
help, especially siblings, to continue seeing the person, the individual, and the personality and connect with the cancer patient. This builds a support network based on relationships rather than a sick role. It relieves stressful emotions in both the patient and siblings. My message to parents: I would like to acknowledge how frustrating it is to juggle all these challenges and feel like one is not doing enough. I want to encourage you by saying that
Guest: Guest: Ms Aluwani Manenzhe - Occupational Therapist President of Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA)
The Art of managing Relationships – PRT 2
- How to define relationships and people in your life
- The pain that comes with being disappointed by those you are in a relationship with
- How much power should you give someone in your life
- Know when to walk away or fight to stay in relation
- Will the state of being superficial with someone buy you time to get to know their true intentions or should you give too much too soon.
- Don’t let anyone cross the boundary
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
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Guest On Line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
“Cancer in children is not preventable, meaning rapid diagnosis and access to high-quality care are critical for a positive outcome”, WHO 2023
The journey between illness, diagnosis and treatment is long, draining and challenging in every way. From a parent’s perspective. It is an expensive process financially, physically, and emotionally. Indeed, it is a lonely and trying time. Generally, no responsibilities can be put off until the child is better. There is work, other children, and family who also demand attention. The family often wishes to assist but doesn’t know how. The parents often wish for assistance, but frequently they don’t know how to help. Occupational therapy aims to ensure that the child has a childhood that is as close to normal as possible, considering the child’s health status and the family dynamic. The ability can facilitate coping and living for the child and the caregiver. To provide a child who is going through cancer treatment with a good quality of life through ensuring activity participation, the following factorsare crucial
Guest: Guest: Ms Aluwani Manenzhe - Occupational Therapist President of Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA)
1.Why is it important to speak positively to your self
2.What causes negative self-talk
3.Tips on H000ow to start talking positively to yourself
4.Tips on how to speak positively to others
Guest: Mashadi Monareng – Pastoral Counsellor and Speaker
Finding Common ground despite different backgrounds
1: Common Ground is Fertile Ground
- Common Ground is Higher Ground
- The Steep Road to Higher Ground
4.Conflict can Destabilize the Ground
5.Change Can Destabilize the Ground
- Final Thoughts
Guest: Confidence Seleme – Author and Speaker
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Guest On Line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
- Expanding on Personal Inventory
- Applying SWOT analysis
- How to become valuable when you know your personal inventory status quo
- Resources and tools to level up post your inventory
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal
Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Bongani Mzileni - Abba Ayalew Amlak Grand Master of AbaKhaliphi bokuKhanya Institute of Spiritual Knowledge
Guest: Bongani Mzileni - Abba Ayalew Amlak Grand Master of AbaKhaliphi bokuKhanya Institute of Spiritual Knowledge
Guest: Simphiwe Jr Ngidi - Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, Team Building Specialist and Founder of Hlomani Leadership Awakening
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Decolonizing African narratives means reclaiming the right to tell our own stories on our own terms. For centuries, Africa’s history, people, and cultures have been misrepresented or silenced in global and even local narratives, often viewed through a colonial or Western lens. This has shaped how African people see themselves and how they are seen by the world.
Guest: Bongiswa Kotta-Ramushwana – Storyteller, Praise Poet
and Motivational Speaker
From April to June this year, three international days focus our attention on the environment and on humanity’s responsibility to curtail the devastating effects of climate change on the planet.
International Mother Earth Day, commemorated on 22 April, raised awareness of the challenges to the wellbeing of the planet and the life it supports, under the theme of ‘Our power, our planet’ to champion renewable energy. International Day for Biological Diversity on 22 May aims to boost understanding of biodiversity issues, which include the planet’s wide variety of plants, animals and microorganisms; and World Environment Day on 5 June is the largest global platform for environmental outreach and puts a spotlight on pressing environmental issues.
In light of these, together with the global warming reality that South Africa and the world is experiencing and our clear need for environmental sustainability, it’s worth considering how critically important it is to develop careers in ecology and the environment to ensure that efforts to meet the challenges of global warming and climate change increase at a quickening pace.
Guest: Balan Moodley, CEO of PROTEC
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Guest On Line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
Family homes can be spaces where spirituality is fostered and practiced, offering a sense of purpose, direction, and unity through shared values, faith, and rituals. Spirituality can manifest in various ways within a family, from religious practices like prayer and church attendance to emphasizing virtues like honesty and kindness, and even finding meaning in everyday life. A spiritually vibrant family home often involves intentional moments of reflection, prayer, and shared experiences that reinforce positive values and behaviors.
Guest: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
Guest: Mashadi Monareng – Pastoral Counsellor and speaker
1. Meaning + Causes
2. Symptoms
3. After effects
4. Healing from it
3. Healing
In the face of frequent power outages in South Africa, three affordable and essential backup power solutions for businesses and homeowners include generators, solar battery backup systems, and inverters. Generators provide a readily available power source, while solar systems offer long-term cost savings and energy independence. Inverters enable running essential devices during outages, offering a cost-effective and flexible solution. With the growing concern for the environment and the need for sustainable energy sources, solar energy has emerged as a popular choice for homeowners in South Africa. Harnessing the power of the sun, solar energy offers numerous benefits for households, ranging from reduced electricity costs to environmental sustainability. In this blog post, we will explore the top 10 benefits of solar energy for South African homes, highlighting why investing in solar power is a wise decision.
Guest: Barry Stuart - CEO at national energy
Guest: Ms Aluwani Manenzhe - Occupational Therapist President of Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA)
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Dr. Shamim Bodhanya - A renowned leader in sustainable development and environmental stewardship, committed to promoting eco-social justice
Guest: Prof Zorodzai Dube - Head of Religions Department at the University of the Free state
Guest: Ms Aluwani Manenzhe - Occupational Therapist President of Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA)
Guest: Guest: Simphiwe Jr Ngidi - Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, Team Building Specialist and Founder of Hlomani Leadership Awakening
Guest: Roy Retief, Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) Head of Operations
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Makhosi Andile Ngubane & Thabiso Mokhethi: Former Gobela – Currently Born again Christian
Guest: Simphiwe Jr Ngidi - Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, Team Building Specialist and Founder of Hlomani Leadership Awakening
Guest: Makhosi Andile Ngubane & Thabiso Mokhethi: Former Gobela – Currently Born again Christian
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Ms Aluwani Manenzhe - Occupational Therapist President of Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA)
Ijob Ijob: Job Offering
Guest: Mokgadi Waleng, the Client Relationship Manager Harambee.
The Purpose of Easter and The Correct Way Of Conducting The Weekend. Is It Biblical Or Is It Like Christmas
Passover and Easter are distinct religious holidays, celebrated by Jews and Christians respectively, that occur around the same time of year. While Passover celebrates the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt, Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The primary difference lies in their religious foundations and the events they celebrate.
Guest: Paul Ndzimande – Life Coach, Author and Mental Wellness Advocate
Traditionally, medical malpractice insurance has only covered doctors and healthcare providers, leaving patients without financial recourse when medical negligence occurs. Patient Cover changes this by ensuring individuals have direct access to compensation, reducing the burden of lengthy legal battles and financial uncertainty. Through a streamlined claims process and tailored coverage, we provide patients with peace of mind, knowing they are protected when they need it most.
How Patient Cover works and its benefits for patients.
Guest: Evader Obi – CEO – Now-Now Insurance
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Guest on line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
1.Locate your passion
2.Find a problem to solve
3.Find a role model and mentor to sharpen you
Guest: Clement Chauke
- What meaning is and why it matters in healing.
- The effect of pain without meaning.
- How to find healing through meaning.
Guest: Lehlohonolo Mazindo - Relationship Therapist and Mental
Health Practitioner
Inauguration of Mayor and Deputy Mayor - Nkandla Local MunicipalityThe official inauguration ceremony of the newly appointed Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Nkandla Local Municipality.
Following the passing of Mayor Cllr MB Biyela in December 2024, Deputy Mayor Cllr NFJ Nzuza has been appointed as Acting Mayor. The Inauguration marks the official appointment of both the new Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
Event Details:Date: 15 April 2025Time: 10:00 AMVenue: Nkandla Council Chamber
Guest: Honourable Mayor Cllr Nonhlanhla Nzuza
Storytelling has always been a cornerstone of South African culture, transcending time, language, and geography. Long before written records, indigenous communities preserved their knowledge, values, and identity through oral narratives. These stories were told around fires, in community gatherings, or through music and dance, each tale infused with wisdom, entertainment, and history.
Guest: Bongiswa Ramushwana – Storyteller, Imbongi and Poet
The United Nations Global Compact Network South Africa (GCNSA), in partnership with B20 South Africa, is set to host its flagship Sustainability Leadership Conference in Cape Town on 30 April 2025. This event will bring together industry and government leaders, innovators and changemakers to ignite conversations about South Africa’s sustainability journey. Attendees will explore ground-breaking opportunities and solutions to drive a sustainable future, shaping the path forward for the country.
Guest: Dr Achieng Ojwang - Global Compact Network South Africa (GCNSA) Executive Director
What is Neurodivergence?
Neurodivergence refers to cognitive differences that deviate from what is considered ‘neurotypical’, or traditional, ways of processing information. It is a different way of thinking and experiencing the world. Seen through the lens of neurodiversity, these differences are not merely acceptable but incredibly normal and valuable. The Importance of Recognizing Neurodivergence Recognizing and understanding neurodivergence is invaluable for creating inclusive environments that respect each individual’s unique cognitive functioning. As we better comprehend these cognitive differences, we can eliminate barriers and provide everyone with equal opportunities to participate and thrive Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a prime example of neurodivergence. It’s a neurological condition that remarkably influences the way individuals interpret information and engage with their surroundings. ASD is marked by unique communication styles, social interaction methods, and repetitive behaviours. Being a spectrum disorder, it manifests in diverse ways with varying severity across individuals.
Guest: Ms Aluwani Manenzhe - Occupational Therapist President of Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa
Guest: Simphiwe Jr Ngidi - Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker,
Team Building Specialist and Founder of Hlomani Leadership
Awakening
- Growth is intentional
- Excuses we make for not pursuing growth
- Own your growth, start today!!!
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Guest on line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
Wake up and Live: Growth mindset to reach your potential
- Growth is intentional
- Excuses we make for not pursuing growth
- Own your growth, start today!!!
Guest: Simphiwe Jr Ngidi - Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, Team Building Specialist and Founder of Hlomani Leadership
Awakening
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Guest on line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
Our Dynasty: Autism Awareness Month - Sensory integration for people with autism. – Part 2
Key message: Parents and caregivers need to understand sensory integration and its value for children with autism.
What is Neurodivergence?
Neurodivergence refers to cognitive differences that deviate from what is considered ‘neurotypical’, or traditional, ways of processing information. It is a different way of thinking and experiencing the world. Seen through the lens of neurodiversity, these differences are not merely acceptable but incredibly normal and valuable. The Importance of Recognizing Neurodivergence Recognizing and understanding neurodivergence is invaluable for creating inclusive environments that respect each individual’s unique cognitive functioning. As we better comprehend these cognitive differences, we can eliminate barriers and provide everyone with equal opportunities to participate and thrive Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a prime example of neurodivergence. It’s a neurological condition that remarkably influences the way individuals interpret information and engage with their surroundings. ASD is marked by unique communication styles, social interaction methods, and repetitive behaviours. Being a spectrum disorder, it manifests in diverse ways with varying severity across individuals.
Guest: Ms Aluwani Manenzhe - Occupational Therapist President of Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa
(OTASA)
- We can cover the following talking points:
- What self-rejection is and why we self-reject.
- Common Signs of Self-Rejection and the Mental Health Cost thereof.
- Social Media & Amplified Self-Rejection.
- Reclaiming the Self and Normalising Authenticity.
Guest: Lehlohonolo Mazindo - Relationship Therapist and Mental
Health Practitioner
Brewster Academy strives towards a sustainable industry with the 2nd edition of the Beverage Entrepreneurship Conference
Following the resounding success of the inaugural Beverage Entrepreneurship Conference in 2024, Brewster Academy is back with the second edition. Last year’s conference attracted over 100 entrepreneurs along with a network of strategic partners and stakeholders who greatly enriched the event.
Guest: Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela - South African Brewmaster
Buying A House, What Needs To Be Done If There Where People Living There Before You? And If It's A Newly Built Home What Needs To Done, In Our African Culture?
Buying a House: What Needs to Be Done According to African Culture
Guest: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
“This matter has been going on for some time and personally, I have reported this to Polokwane Municipality and to the Executive Mayor himself but on deaf ears. The municipality spokesperson Thipa Selala and everybody in the Municipality are aware of the situation in Mentz village and the surrounding. The municipality is not doing anything and it pains when we have to bury our loved ones the undertakers vehicle can't drive on those roads. Service delivery as whole is an issue, there are areas without electricity for the past 15 years, Kids have to walk to schools some, school transport have cancelled the route, Kids are not safe at all I have send some pictures to the Mayor he knows all this”.
Guest: Ngako Setjie – Community Leader and Executive Mayor Cllr Makoro John Mpe
Guest: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
(I HAVE A DREAM)
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Guest on line: El- Sun Mbatha – Astrologer of the cosmic intelligence of Azania
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal
Development Coach and Pastor
- Can one ever find balance in their life altogether
- Delving into a balanced life as an incorporated and integrated life
- Focusing on the 8 Pillars of Life you need to balance.
- Tools and resources to aid you in your journey
Guest: Ms Aluwani Manenzhe - Occupational Therapist President of Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa
Women for Change Calls on the Presidency to Declare GBVF a National Disaster; Petition Handover and Peaceful Demonstration to Take Place on 11 April 2025
Women for Change, in coalition with multi-sectoral stakeholders, including activists, businesses, and civil society organisations, will gather at the Union Buildings on Friday, 11 April 2025, to demand that the South African government formally declare Gender- Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) a National Disaster. On the same day, representatives of Women for Change will hand over a petition signed by over thousands of South Africans to President Cyril Ramaphosa, reflecting the nation's unified call for decisive action.
Guest: Spokesperson, Bulelwa Adonis
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Simphiwe Jr Ngidi - Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, Team Building Specialist and Founder of Hlomani Leadership Awakening
Guest: Deacon Abbayael of Israel United Christ. IUIC is a faith-based organisation that teaches the people who went through the slave trade and colonisation who they are according to the Bible.
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Ms Aluwani Manenzhe - Occupational Therapist President of Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA)
Guest: Simphiwe Jr Ngidi - Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, Team Building Specialist and Founder of Hlomani Leadership Awakening
Guest: Simphiwe Jr Ngidi - Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, Team Building Specialist and Founder of Hlomani Leadership Awakening
Guest: Ms Aluwani Manenzhe - Occupational Therapist President of Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA)
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Lesego Gaegane, Senior Manager at the Water Research Commission and one of SA’s top female water experts
Guest: Ms Aluwani Manenzhe - Occupational Therapist President of Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA)
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Ms Aluwani Manenzhe - Occupational Therapist President of Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA)
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Mr Ketso Makume - The Free State MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism
Guest: Ms Aluwani Manenzhe - Occupational Therapist President of Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA)
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Mr. Andile April Is The Author Of A Book Called The Future Of Media & Communication
Prof Katherine Munro – Katherine Munro - Vice Chair Johannesburg Heritage and Chair Of The Heritage Association Of South Africa
Guest: Ms Aluwani Manenzhe - Occupational Therapist President of Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA)
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Dirna Grobelaar – Oral Hygiene Adviser for IvoHealth and a member of Oral Hygienists Association of South Africa
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Ms Aluwani Manenzhe - Occupational Therapist President of Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA)
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Pascale Bakos - Masters in Education - Report writer for Afrika Tikkun Bambanani
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Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal
Development Coach and Pastor
- You Reap what you sow
- From a psychological perspective
- From a biblical perspective
- From a scientific perspective
- The most effective process to apply in order to get desired result.
Guest: Lehlohonolo Mazindo - Relationship Therapist and Mental
Health Practitioner
- We can cover the following talking points:
- What is spiritual narcissism?
- Characteristics of spiritual narcissism.
- Root causes and impacts of spiritual narcissism.
- How to address spiritual narcissism.
Guest: Clement Chauke – Life Coach
1.List the negative things that you believe about yourself: from people and yourself
2.Replace the negative with the positive
3.Build a circle of cheerleaders (people who don't compete with you
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Guest on line: El-Sun Mbatha
1.List the negative things that you believe about yourself: from people and yourself
2.Replace the negative with the positive
3.Build a circle of cheerleaders (people who don't compete with you
Guest: Clement Chauke – Life Coach
Guest: Bobby Shabangu - President at Wikimedia ZA
Wikimedia South Africa (Wikimedia ZA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting free knowledge and open collaboration in South Africa through Wikimedia projects like Wikipedia. It supports local editors, facilitates training and outreach programs, advocates for open access policies, and works to increase contributions in indigenous South African languages.
Guest on line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
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Guest on line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal
Development Coach and Pastor
- You Reap what you sow
- From a psychological perspective
- From a biblical perspective
- From a scientific perspective
- The most effective process to apply in order to get desired result.
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Atelisha Harilal, Head of Marketing & Student Recruitment at STADIO higher education
Guest: Dr Khehlelezi – Traditional Healer/Has a church called Isithelo sika Jehova church and Isaac Phiri - lead pastor & founder of Impact Leaders Church, South Africa
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Koaile Monaheng: Climate Change and Sustainability Consultant, Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree, and Featured on CNN’s Inside Africa
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Lehlohonolo Mazindo - Relationship Therapist and Mental
Health Practitioner
Our Dynasty: Safeguarding Your Mental Health Against a Toxic Culture.
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Understanding toxic culture: What toxic culture is.
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Building mental resilience against a toxic culture.
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Practical strategies for navigating toxicity.
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The spirit anchor—a deeper source of strength.
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner Personal
Development Coach and Pastor
Wake up and Live: Mastering the art of: The decision, the direction and the destination
•Does a new beginning exist
•Defining decisions, directions and destination
•It takes one decision to change direction , you may not get to your destination overnight but you would have changed direction
• Workable resources to assist you in changing direction
Guest on line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
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1.Allow yourself to go through all the emotions: hurt, anger, pain and etc. But don't act on them
2.Be in a space of people who will save you from you
3.Accept what has happened
Guest: Clement Chauke – Life Coach
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Guest on line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
For 20 years, TSIBA Business School has made a lasting impact by providing over 9,500 full or subsidized annual-tuition scholarships, granting access to quality tertiary education for more than 4,000 young people who would otherwise not have had the opportunity to break free from generational poverty. Our efforts have empowered students to realize their potential and emerge as future leaders.
TSIBA has proudly produced 1,743 business graduates, including 646 Bachelor of Business Administration and 1,088 Higher Certificate in Business Administration alumni. These graduates are now contributing as active economic citizens, projected to collectively earn over ZAR 300 million throughout their careers as tax-paying professionals.
Guest: Sabelo Domo, Sales & Recruitment Lead, TSIBA
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Defining spirituality and gratitude.
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Why spirituality and gratitude matter in promoting psychological wellbeing
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The protective role of gratitude and spirituality on mental health.
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Practical applications of spirituality and gratitude.
Guest: Lehlohonolo Mazindo - Relationship Therapist and Mental
Health Practitioner
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Guest on line: El-Sun Mbatha – Astrologer of the Cosmic Intelligence of Azania
The holiday season brings joy and gatherings but also hygiene challenges. Increased foot traffic, colder weather reducing ventilation, and kitchen chaos during feasts create the perfect environment for germs. With seasonal illnesses peaking, prioritizing cleanliness is essential for a safe and festive season.
Holiday gatherings may spread more than cheer. Experts warn that common hygiene oversights during celebrations can lead to increased health risks for families and guests.
Guest: Lorato Sekwena founder of Lira Services
The Power Of Having Hope In Difficult Situations
Guest: MAshadi Monareng – Pastoral Counsellor and Speaker
Guest: Ndumiso Mngomezulu, Director of Brand and Integrated Communication at Avon South Africa.
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Robyn Vilakazi, - Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA),Skills Delivery and Quality Assurance Executive
1.Where is this coming from?
2.Cultural meaning in relation to family rituals.
3.Socio-economic implications emanating from this nowadays.
Guest: Dr Fezeka Ntlemeza - Sangoma with Xhosa cultural
knowledge
Wake up and Live: How to silence the voices in your head
1.Replace the I can't with "the I can."
2.Replace the 'I'll never forgive them' with 'I forgive them for me.'
3.Replace the 'there's no hope' with 'there's hope
Guest: Clement Chauke – Life Coach
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Guest on line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
*Guest: Katie Mohamed - Founder and CEO, ChangeHub and Author*
Service Delivery: Brave Today
Topic: Brave Today
Our Dynasty: The South African Muslim community - The South African Townships Madrasah Competition
The South African Muslim community - The South African Townships Madrasah Competition
Soweto Muslim Association NPC (SMA), the custodian of Masjid ul Ummah, located in the heart of Soweto, Dlamini, is a powerful symbol of faith, perseverance, and community building. It was founded by Sheik Ali Zhange, who reverted to Islam in 1969. SMA was established in 1973 during the height of apartheid. It stands as the first indigenous association that built the 1st Mosque in a township to serve the growing Muslim community.
This competition not only highlights the intellectual and spiritual growth of townships madrasah
students but also pays tribute to their resilience and commitment to preserving Islamic values and education in challenging environments.
The event promises an inspiring weekend filled with engaging recitations, speeches, and cultural exchange, creating a platform for fostering unity among South African Muslims.
Guest: Soweto Muslim Association Spokesperson: Moulana. Iman Zwide Nxumalo
Wake up and Live
Topic: Building self-discipline
1.How can we define a self-disciplined person?
2.Pillars of self-discipline
3.How do I know that I lack self-discipline
4.How to build self-discipline
Guest: Mashadi Monareng – Pastoral Counsellor, Author and Speaker
I HAVE A DREAM)
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Guest on line: El-Sun Mbatha – Astrologer of the cosmic intelligence of Azania
Guest: Ms Aluwani Manenzhe - Occupational Therapist President of Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA)
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner Personal
Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Macdonald Rammala (Law Researcher).Serving at the College of Law at UNISA and the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs.
Guest: Craig Wilkinson, Founder and CEO at Father A Nation, and a recognised author, speaker, and social activist
Guest: Adrian Garden, Acting Dean of Academics at the Independent institute of education’s Rosebank College
Guest: Jessica Fritz, Preparatory Principal at Southdown College, Voted best school in Pretoria for 2024.
Guest: Ms Aluwani Manenzhe - Occupational Therapist President of Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA)
Guest: Ms Aluwani Manenzhe - Occupational Therapist President of Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA)
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Johan Brouwer, Manager Adjudication: The Banking Division at National Financial Ombud
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner Personal
Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Barbara Furness - Principal of the Pre-Preparatory at Southdown College in Centurion
Guest: Ms Aluwani Manenzhe - Occupational Therapist President of Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA)
Guest: Nwabisa (Nicky) Qenge - Managing Director at Ingenious
Personnel talent management agency - Prerecorded4:20 Our Dynasty
Guest: Nwabisa (Nicky) Qenge - Managing Director at Ingenious Personnel talent management agency - Prerecorded
Guest: Ms Aluwani Manenzhe - Occupational Therapist President of Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa
Guest: Dr Rowen Govender (Academic Head - School of Healthcare Management at Regent Business School
Guest: Prof Korsten, Co-Director of the Department of Science and Innovation at the Centre of Excellence in Food Security at the University of Pretoria.
Guest: Nwabisa (Nicky) Qenge - Managing Director at Ingenious Personnel talent management agency
Guest: Nwabisa (Nicky) Qenge - Managing Director at Ingenious Personnel talent management agency
Guest: Ronita Mahilall - Chief Executive Officer - St. Luke's Combined Hospice – pre-rec
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Ms Aluwani Manenzhe - Occupational Therapist President of Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA)
Guest: Nwabisa (Nicky) Qenge - Managing Director at Ingenious Personnel talent management agency
Guest: Sergey Bereza - Sales and business development manager, Africa. Positive Technologies
Guest: Ms Aluwani Manenzhe - Occupational Therapist President of Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA)
Guest: Phindile Ndimande: NLP Life Coach Practitioner Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Sindiswa Changuion - Spokesperson of the association of private security owners of south africa
Guest: Leanne Kiezer, Corporate Affairs Manager at Danone Southern Africa and registered dietitian
Guest: Mosima Makhura Is A Registered Dietician At Newtricion Wellness Dieticians - prerecord
Guest: Dr Linda Meyer is the Managing Director of the Independent Institute of Education’s Rosebank College
Guest: Ms Aluwani Manenzhe - Occupational Therapist President of Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA)
Guest: Ms Aluwani Manenzhe - Occupational Therapist President of Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA)
Guest: Dr Fikile Vilakazi - Chairperson Of The Traditional Health Practitioner’s Counsel – Appointment By The Minister Joe Phahla
Guest: Paul Nzimande – Life Coach, Author and Mental Wellness Advocate
There is a huge set of conflicting expectations when it comes to widowed women in particular.
They are at the convergence of :
1) Religion
2) Culture
3) South African law
With this comes confusion in which culture is misunderstood to suggest involuntary “ukungena” practice and this can be very abusive to widowed women.
Guest: Lili Nupen, Co-Founder of NSDV and Head of Mining and Environment Law
South Africa's power grid isn't winning any awards for reliability. Our data centres are feeling the heat - and not in a good way. These digital powerhouses not only keep our online world spinning but are also fuelling the recent AI revolution - yet their ever-expanding capabilities hinge on one critical requirement: an uninterrupted power supply.
Renewable energy has emerged as a promising solution to this pressing issue. By harnessing abundant solar and wind resources, coupled with battery storage to account for intermittency, South Africa could secure a stable energy supply for its data centres. This approach not only addresses the immediate need for reliable power but also aligns with national and global efforts towards sustainability.
Guest: Lehlohonolo Mazindo - Relationship Therapist and Mental
Health Practitioner
Wake up and Live: How Self-compassion Improves Mental Health.
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What is self-compassion?
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Why people don’t practice self-compassion.
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How self-compassion improves mental health.
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How to practice self-compassion.
Guest on line: El-Sun Mbatha – Astrologer of the Cosmic Intelligence of Azania
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Guest: Ms Aluwani Manenzhe - Occupational Therapist President of Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA)
Luyanda Finini who is currently HR Director of Health in the Eastern Cape and owner of HR botique Sisonke Consulting, speaking on how one can grow one's personal brand using the HR principles that address growth stages i.e. Infancy, growth and finally maturity. So in order to get to self-actualisation as said in Maslow's hierarchy of needs to be the last step of maturity
Guest: Luyanda Finini - HR Director of Health in the Eastern Cape and owner of HR botique Sisonke Consulting,
Service delivery
Topic: Brics Countries cooperation
- Education As Russian Government Have Increased The Number Of Grants For The Prospective Students From African Countries
- Russia Is Open To Business Cooperation And We Invite Companies To Make Mutual And Successful Business With Russian Companies
- Russia Is Open For Tourists
Guest: Inga Koryagina - Ph. D., Associate Professor of Marketing Department, Head of International Department of Higher School of Finance, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics
Wake up and Live: A valuable and priceless commodity
**Topic: A valuable and priceless commodity
- The value of time
- Time distractors
- How to become intentional about your time
- The impact of time in everyday life
- **Time management and applying the Eisenhower quadrant to effectively manage your time
Guest: Phindile Ndimande - NLP Life Coach Practitioner Personal
Development Coach and Pastor
(I HAVE A DREAM)
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Guest on line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
Cultural consequences of not using your biological fathers name
Guest: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
Guest: Daniel Govender - Academic Head-School of Law and
Administration at Regent Business School
South Africa continues to grapple with a persistent unemployment crisis. According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), the official unemployment rate rose by 0.8 percentage points to 32.9% in the first quarter of 2024 (Q1:2024), compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 (Q4:2023). This increase brings the total number of unemployed job seekers to 8.2 million. The situation is even more dire when considering the expanded definition of unemployment, which includes those discouraged from seeking work. Under this broader measure, the number of unemployed persons reached 12.1 million in Q1:2024. This underscores the urgent need for effective interventions and highlights the critical importance of enhancing employability through distinctive skills
At its core, employability encompasses a multifaceted set of skills, knowledge, attitudes and personal attributes that empower individuals to not only secure employment but to also grow and thrive in their chosen careers.
Employability is about much more than a course, diploma or degree. While these formal qualifications may provide students with the specific theoretical background and technical skills required by their chosen professions or industries, employers are looking for much more.
Guest: Tafadzwa Chibanguza COO Seifsa
(I HAVE A DREAM)
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Wake up and Live: Stress management: A guide to dealing with the vicissitudes and curveballs of life.
- Understanding and grasping facts about stress
- Stress vs depression
- The causes of stress
- How to navigate, manage and alleviate stress
Guest: Phindile Ndimande - NLP Life Coach Practitioner Personal
Development Coach and Pastor
Guest: Ms Aluwani Manenzhe - Occupational Therapist
President of Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa
(OTASA)
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Guest on line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
As we celebrate Women’s Month in South Africa, this is a time to reflect on the pivotal role male allies can play in amplifying women’s voices in the workplace, particularly in leadership roles. With a workforce comprising 70% women, Empact Group stands as a testament to the power of female voices in the workplace. However, true gender parity requires the active participation and support of male colleagues and leaders in every organisation for it to be truly effective. Sanele Mlambo, Head of Marketing for Empact Group, shares insights on the pivotal role men play in creating an even playing field in the workplace.
Women often face systemic barriers that inhibit their professional growth and prevent them from reaching leadership positions. These barriers can manifest as gender bias, unequal pay, and limited access to mentorship and sponsorship. You will not be hard pressed to find a woman who has firsthand experience of her voice being marginalised in the workplace, or having her contributions undervalued, leaving her potential untapped. Overcoming these challenges requires a concerted effort in resetting company cultures and practice; particularly from male allies in leadership roles who play a crucial role in creating an inclusive and supportive workplace culture.
Whilst there have been significant strides in implementing this shift, there is still work to be done and it is within this context that male allies can adopt essential strategies and actions to amplify women’s voices and drive gender diversity in leadership roles.
Key Strategies for Male Allies
Listening and Valuing Women's Perspectives: Start by genuinely listening to female colleagues and valuing their input. Create spaces where women feel safe voicing their opinions and concerns; then ask questions to gain meaningful insights which can lead to real change.
Public Support and Recognition: Thunder stealing is alive and well unfortunately. Publicly recognise the contributions of female colleagues in meetings, through internal communications, or on social media. When male leaders highlight the achievements of women, it not only boosts individual morale but also sets a standard for others to follow.
Creating Opportunities for Visibility: Men in leadership positions can use their influence to provide women with platforms to showcase their skills and expertise. This might include recommending women for high-visibility projects, inviting them to speak at conferences, or nominating them for awards. These actions can significantly enhance the professional profiles of female employees, paving the way for their advancement.
Mentorship and Sponsorship
For male leaders to actively support and amplify women's voices, they must move beyond passive endorsement and engage in proactive measures. Mentorship and sponsorship are critical in achieving this. Mentorship involves those in leadership roles guiding and advising colleagues on their career paths by sharing their experiences, offering career advice, and helping navigate workplace challenges. This personal investment can make a significant difference in a woman’s career trajectory. Sponsorship goes a step further by advocating for women in decision-making circles, using clout to recommend women for promotions, strategic roles, and leadership positions. This active endorsement can open doors that might otherwise remain closed to women.
Creating Inclusive Environments
An environment where everyone feels valued and able to contribute only happens when people are intentionally working towards creating them. True inclusivity only comes about by implementing bias training, which educates employees about unconscious biases and helps create a more supportive environment for women. Promoting flexible work arrangements, such as offering flexible hours or remote work options, can help women balance professional and personal responsibilities. In the same way, encouraging diverse teams in terms of gender, ethnicity, and background leads to richer discussions and better decision-making.
Breaking Gender Stereotypes
Stereotypes about gender roles can hinder women’s progress in the workplace, and male leaders have a significant role in challenging these stereotypes. Diverse leadership teams are proven to make better decisions and drive more innovative solutions. When stereotypes are dismantled, it opens the door for a wider pool of talent to rise to leadership roles, enhancing the organisation’s overall performance.
Women often face scrutiny about their ability to balance work and family life, the most persistent stereotype is that women cannot be both effective leaders and committed mothers. Leadership support can make a significant difference in changing these perceptions by advocating parental leave for both genders, encouraging men to take parental leave helps to normalise the idea that both parents can share caregiving responsibilities.
Companies can implement policies that make it easier for mothers to thrive in leadership roles. These might include on-site childcare facilities, which can alleviate the stress of balancing work and family responsibilities. Offering flexible work schedules allows mothers to manage their time more effectively, and return-to-work programs can help women transition back into the workforce after maternity leave, ensuring they don't miss out on career advancements. Highlighting successful working mothers within a company can also inspire others and change perceptions.
Male Leaders Championing Gender Diversity
Sometimes we only become aware that an environment is lacking when we move on or compare notes with someone else. Remarkable champions for gender diversity do exist, Empact Group’s own CEO Alan Quinn is among them. Under true gender equality focused leadership, a significant increase in the number of women in leadership roles will be observed. An effective leadership approach includes establishing mentorship programs that pair male leaders with female employees to provide guidance and support; and implementing inclusive policies that promote gender equality, such as equal pay initiatives and anti-discrimination measures. When a CEO uses his platform to speak about the importance of gender diversity, both within the company and in the industry at large, his active advocacy sets a powerful example for others to follow.
Empowering Women Through Fair and Supportive Leadership
Fair and supportive leadership is crucial in empowering women in the workplace. When leaders are committed to creating an environment where women can thrive, the entire organisation benefits. It leads to a more motivated workforce, better decision-making, and a culture of innovation.
Beyond Women’s Month, let’s recognise that achieving true gender equality requires concerted efforts from everyone, especially male allies. By actively supporting and amplifying women’s voices, male leaders can help break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and create a more inclusive and dynamic workplace. Together, we can unleash the full potential of gender diversity, ensuring that more women ascend to leadership roles and drive our company towards greater success.
Guest: Marian Claite – COO - Afrika Tikkun
Topic How the amaBhaca left kwaZulu and Basuto-Land came to Natal KwaZulu
They travelled and passed isikhewu-senyanga The great inkosi of the amaBhaca was (Mt Fletcher) and eMandileni (Mt White). Madikane, who together with Jokazi son of They fought with the izinkosi of the Basotho, Sobizwa, the first-born son of Manqolo and Tshopo, Gobozi, and Hloyiya. Mdudu, the first-born son of Machiya all Xhosaland fled the wrath of the leader of the amaZulu, These wars caused them to pass further on to Tshaka. Madikane was shaka's younger brother according to their order of birth. the land of the amaXhosa, where they arrived and fought with the amaXhosa. The amax- Natal hosa surrounded him and killed him, and he These three groups crossed the Thukela river, was buried there. heading towards Natal, and they reached the Pondoland Mngeni river where they rested for a short Madikane's son Sonyangwe went back and time. Conflict broke out between them and the headed for the land of the amaMpondo. He Ntlangwini, which caused them to flee further reached and set up a homestead at Rhode, in order to find another place to build a home- and sent Jokazi with a hundred head of cattle stead at Mgungundlovu (Pietermaritzburg). to Qawukeni, Faku's principal homestead, The town was not there yet that is there now. saying that he should request a place for them In this place shaka's warriors came and to build. Faku assented and welcomed them, defeated them. They crossed the Umkomazi and gave them land. The amaBhaca received a river, intending to find a place to rest at place at Rhode, which is now called Mt Frere Hlavini near Ixopo. Tshaka's warriors came (Mbondeni). also to that place and attacked them.
Sonyangwe built a homestead at Rhode, and stayed there for quite some time before he was attacked by the Ntlangwini, by Mdinge
They left and crossed the Umzimkhulu at the inkosi of the amaMemela and Nombewu a place that is called Isantombe, where the the inkosi of the Ntlangwini, and they Nhlangwini of Fodo are today as I speak. murdered him for no reason. This Ntlangwini
Here they looked around for a moment. They clan built their homestead between Mnceba fought with the amaMbotwe, which is one of and Mzintlanga, where it gathered. Ncaphayi, the sub-clans of the amaMpondo, and they Sonyangwe's younger brother, succeeded him defeated them. Madikane and these groups of to the kingdom. He sent a message to the izin-his travelled up the Umzimkhulu river until kosi of the Ntlangwini clan telling them that they reached Mfulamuhle where they built a they should come and explain their reason homestead, not far from the village of Mzim-
for murdering Sonyangwe. These izinkosi khulu. There they again attacked Chinso, the arrived at Ncaphayi's court. There was some
inkosi of the amaNtuzela, which was another
discussion and then it became apparent that there was no reason. Nombewu was caught of the sub-clans of the amaMpondo, and they and slaughtered like a cow. Mdingi, the inkosi defeated him.
Then Tshaka's warriors arrived and defeated
of the amaMemela, fled and broke past them as he headed for Natal. He came suddenly them. They fled and passed the land around upon the Umzimkhulu river, and he arrived Kokstad. They crossed the Umzimvubu in the and ate sticks and struggled to cross the river, place where the village of Cedarville is now, and his people said to him that he should wait and then again they passed further ahead,
for them as they were still getting his people making for Mvenyane where they arrived and across. His people then took all of the things
built homesteads for a short time. Tshaka's they were supposed to send across the river to impi arrived and defeated them and they
Guest: Cullen Mackenzie - Translator, Researcher And Editor
Birthing your vision- Part 2
1.It's internal
2.Timing is important.
3.What are you feeding on?
4.What you're carrying is also carrying you.
5.What you're carrying isn't what someone else is carrying.
6.Midwives are important.
7.Raise what you've birthed.
Guest: Confidence Seleme – Author and Speaker
Guest: Gary Da Silva – Chairman The Official Fathers 4 Justice South Africa and Bongani Luvalo – Youth Activist And Development Practitioner And Founder Of The Cool Dad’s Foundation
Ms Aluwani Manenzhe - Occupational Therapist President of Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA)
Guest: Phindile Ndimande – NLP Life Coach Practitioner Personal Development Coach and Pastor
Tackling SAs illiteracy crisis starts at birth_• Intervention from birth and at an ECD level is critical.* • Children need access to books in mother tongue African languages, enabling them to engage with diverse material that they can relate to and identify with.*STATS:• 3 in 5 five homes don’t have access to a single book & 65% of homes with children under 10 don’t have a single picture book* • Many children finish Gr1 not knowing all the letters of the alphabet • By 2026 approximately 69% of 10-year-olds will be unable to read for meaning.**
- What's Your Attitude Towards Change?
- The Benefits Of Changing Old Habits
- True Change Is First Internal
- The Challenge Is Your Ticket
- The Power Of Changing Direction
- Marry The Destination, Not The Vehicle
Guest: Confidence Seleme – Author and Speaker
Please share your dreams and visions with us and allow our
Guest on line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) marks three years since the occurrence of the July 2021 Unrest, which claimed the lives of more than 350 people in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.
As outlined in the Final Report on the National Investigative Hearing into the July 2021 Unrest, the Commission's investigation revealed that South Africa is at risk of ongoing volatility and violence. The Commission’s recommendations, released in January 2024, aim to address some of the systemic and contributory factors that contributed to and/ or exacerbated the Unrest. These recommendations identify the need for significant changes in
Topic: SAHRC reflects on the three years since the July 2021 unrest
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) marks three years since the occurrence of the July 2021 Unrest, which claimed the lives of more than 350 people in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.
As outlined in the Final Report on the National Investigative Hearing into the July 2021 Unrest, the Commission's investigation revealed that South Africa is at risk of ongoing volatility and violence. The Commission’s recommendations, released in January 2024, aim to address some of the systemic and contributory factors that contributed to and/ or exacerbated the Unrest. These recommendations identify the need for significant changes in intelligence, policing, security, and justice sectors. The Commission's recommendations were sent to implicated state departments and organizations, including the Presidency, the State Security Agency (SSA), the South African Police Service (SAPS), the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD), the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA), and the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTiC).
The implicated institutions were afforded ninety (90) days to report to the commission on measures they would take in responding and to implementing the recommendations. The Commission is disappointed by the lack of encouraging responses from the government and other implicated entities six months later. As of the end of March 2024, the SAPS, NPA, and PSIRA provided the Commission with responses, plans, and progress reports on implementing the Final Report recommendations. The Department of Justice has requested an extension to provide their implementation plans, while the Commission is awaiting responses from the Presidency, SSA, and the DTiC.
The Commission has instituted a CAS Project, which monitors the progress of criminal cases resulting from the racialised violence in KZN. The CAS project seeks to ensure that there is clear and sustained communication and accountability regarding the various racist attacks and that there are sufficient and dignified updates to victims and family members. The Commission is also finalizing plans for research into methods of compensating victims of racial violence in KZN. The Commission's work for the current financial year and the next few years will address the root causes of the 2021 July Unrest through initiatives and litigation.
On 26 July 2024, the Gauteng Provincial Office hosted a panel discussion at the Tshwane University of Technology to discuss the findings and recommendations of the Final Report, with a focus on engaging the youth.
The Commission remains highly concerned that three years later, the State, in particular the Justice, Crime Prevention, and Security Cluster, has not been able to identify and prosecute the primary instigators / orchestrators of the July Unrest. South Africa and South Africans remain in heightened states of vulnerability to gross human rights violations in the absence of any evidence-led prosecutions of those who planned and sponsored the July Unrest.
The Commission has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa and ministers whose departments were implicated in the SAHRC July Unrest Report, seeking answers regarding the implementation of the report's recommendations. The Commission will continue to engage with the government to ensure that all the July Unrest recommendations are adequately addressed.
The commission will write to the Speaker of the National Assembly for intervention. The National Assembly is enjoined to this process by section 55(2)(b)(ii) of the Constitution, which obliges the National Assembly to provide the mechanisms to maintain oversight of any organ of state.
If these engagements do not yield the desired results, the Commission will consider litigation as empowered by the Constitution.
Guest: Prof Tshepo Madlingozi, SAHRC Commissioner
Service Delivery
Topic: Tackling SAs illiteracy crisis starts at birth_• Intervention from birth and at an ECD level is critical.* • Children need access to books in mother tongue African languages, enabling them to engage with diverse material that they can relate to and identify with.*STATS:• 3 in 5 five homes don’t have access to a single book & 65% of homes with children under 10 don’t have a single picture book* • Many children finish Gr1 not knowing all the letters of the alphabet • By 2026 approximately 69% of 10-year-olds will be unable to read for meaning.**
The 2023 National Reading Barometer gives a grim prognosis for literacy and reading skills in South Africa (SA), revealing that nearly three in five homes don’t have access to a single fiction or non-fiction book and 65 percent of homes with children under age 10 do not possess a single picture book. Many learners leave Grade One without knowing all the letters of the alphabet and it is predicted that by 2026 approximately 69% of 10-year-olds will be unable to read for meaning.
“The academic, social and emotional impact of poor literacy skills cannot be underestimated – resulting in frustration, low self-esteem, declining academic results, and ultimately, poor employment prospects,” says Seago Maapola, educational psychologist.
Yet, there is some good news! According to the barometer, many South Africans want to read. If only books were more accessible and there were enough texts available in African languages, enabling children to engage with diverse material that they can relate to and identify with.
According to educational experts, pre-literacy skills should be introduced from as early as birth.
“Learning starts at home and is then supported at an Early Childhood Development (ECD) level. It’s imperative for a child to listen to stories in their mother tongue to understand and attach meaning to what has been read to them. Reading helps develop vocabulary, reasoning, critical thinking, and creates a love for reading which improves educational outcomes and economic opportunities later in life,” says Maapola.
She adds that it is critical that all children are able to easily access quality reading material and ideally this should be in their mother tongue, but unfortunately this remains out of reach for many children.
“Give children access to books, read to them, and read with them. We must cultivate a love of reading in our homes, on our playgrounds, and in our classrooms. Literacy unlocks the world of potential for children and the magic of discovery,” Maapola concludes.
Guest: Seago Maapola, Educational psychologist
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Topic: Changing For Good
- What's Your Attitude Towards Change?
- The Benefits Of Changing Old Habits
- True Change Is First Internal
- The Challenge Is Your Ticket
- The Power Of Changing Direction
- Marry The Destination, Not The Vehicle
Guest: Confidence Seleme – Author and Speaker
Service Delivery
Topic: Tackling SAs illiteracy crisis starts at birth_• Intervention from birth and at an ECD level is critical.* • Children need access to books in mother tongue African languages, enabling them to engage with diverse material that they can relate to and identify with.*STATS:• 3 in 5 five homes don’t have access to a single book & 65% of homes with children under 10 don’t have a single picture book* • Many children finish Gr1 not knowing all the letters of the alphabet • By 2026 approximately 69% of 10-year-olds will be unable to read for meaning.**
The 2023 National Reading Barometer gives a grim prognosis for literacy and reading skills in South Africa (SA), revealing that nearly three in five homes don’t have access to a single fiction or non-fiction book and 65 percent of homes with children under age 10 do not possess a single picture book. Many learners leave Grade One without knowing all the letters of the alphabet and it is predicted that by 2026 approximately 69% of 10-year-olds will be unable to read for meaning.
“The academic, social and emotional impact of poor literacy skills cannot be underestimated – resulting in frustration, low self-esteem, declining academic results, and ultimately, poor employment prospects,” says Seago Maapola, educational psychologist.
Yet, there is some good news! According to the barometer, many South Africans want to read. If only books were more accessible and there were enough texts available in African languages, enabling children to engage with diverse material that they can relate to and identify with.
According to educational experts, pre-literacy skills should be introduced from as early as birth.
“Learning starts at home and is then supported at an Early Childhood Development (ECD) level. It’s imperative for a child to listen to stories in their mother tongue to understand and attach meaning to what has been read to them. Reading helps develop vocabulary, reasoning, critical thinking, and creates a love for reading which improves educational outcomes and economic opportunities later in life,” says Maapola.
She adds that it is critical that all children are able to easily access quality reading material and ideally this should be in their mother tongue, but unfortunately this remains out of reach for many children.
“Give children access to books, read to them, and read with them. We must cultivate a love of reading in our homes, on our playgrounds, and in our classrooms. Literacy unlocks the world of potential for children and the magic of discovery,” Maapola concludes.
Guest: Seago Maapola, Educational psychologist
Service Delivery
Topic: TETA and Lovedale TVET College Celebrate Tractor Handover to Boost Local Agriculture
The Transport Education Training Authority (TETA), in collaboration with Lovedale TVET College, proudly announces the handover of a new tractor to the institution. This event marks a significant step in supporting vocational education and empowering local entrepreneurship within the Eastern Cape agricultural community.
Guest: Sabelo Mbuku – Spokesperson at TETA
Guest: Mashadi Monareng – Speaker, Author and Pastoral Counsellor
Topic: Entitlement syndrome
1.What causes it?
2.It's a form of toxicity
3.What are the dangers
4.How to help those who are affected by it
5.How do we heal from it?
Holistic Approach to Insomnia with Homeopathy
- What is insomnia?
- What are the types of insomnia diagnosis?
- What are the causes of insomnia?
- What is the impact of insomnia if left untreated?
- What holistic treatment is available and what lifestyle changes should one consider to treat insomnia?
- What homeopathic medicine is available for insomnia?
Guest: Dr Thols – Homeopath and Family Doctor
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Girls and Boys Town South Africa
Girls & Boys Town (GBT) is a national non-profit organisation established in 1958. They run proven and successful programmes to strengthen vulnerable youth. Through a combination of interventions they, on average, assist between 16 000 to 20 000 beneficiaries a year. Their core focus is to remove the obstacles and barriers that prevent children from finding their light. Most of the children served by GBT are orphaned, abandoned, abused or rejected by their families or caregivers. Many of the youth also come from broken or poverty-stricken homes, perform badly at school, have discipline issues, reject authority and lack social skills. GBT co-operates with many other NPO’s and childcare structures in strengthening and empowering youth, families and communities, and the portal through which many youth enter the organisation’s care.
Karen Winnefred Farred is a highly experienced social worker and the current Head of Residential Services at Girls and Boys Town South Africa (GBTSA). With a BA Honours in Social Work from the University of the Western Cape, Karen has dedicated over three decades to improving the lives of children and youth. She has held various positions within GBTSA since 1999, managing all residential services nationally, overseeing financial management, ensuring regulatory compliance, and developing training programmes. Karen is also a published researcher and active member of professional bodies like the S.A. Council for Social Work and NACCW.
Guest: Karen Winnefred Farred - Social Worker and the current Head of Residential Services at Girls and Boys Town South Africa
UKUTYISWA AMASI No UTSIKI
In Xhosa culture, Utsiki is the ritual where the bride to be (umakoti) has to eat a goat meat and drinks the sour milk of that particular family in which she is married to.
Utsiki is the ritual where umakoti has to eat goat meat and drink the sour milk from that particular family in which she is married to. Utsiki ceremony is performed on behalf of makoti. This is when a sheep or goat is slaughtered on behalf of the newlywed after which she is also allowed to taste sour milk known ukutyiswa amasi. The sheep or a goat is slaughtered in the evening and a part of it, - the waist- known as injeke, is given to the new bride to eat it alone and not share with anyone. This is a belief that the she will bear the heir for their son when she gets pregnant. She is then dressed in a makoti attire in the form of umbhaco or amajelumane (blue long attire worn by new brides), black head scarf (ighiya), a small blanket around the waist, and given a small grass mat (ukhuko) called umahambehlala, meaning (something that stays everywhere), and will sit behind the door. The new makoti will use this grass mat wherever she goes to sit on, for example when speaking to the elders of the family, instead of sitting on the chair, she sits on her grass mat. The purpose for this ritual ceremony is to introduce the new bride to the ancestors of this home so that the know that there is a new
What is it?
Where did the custom come from, why is it done/The purpose?
Is there anything wrong if you don’t do it in your family? Or you refuse to do it and you don’t believe in the custom?
And are there different ways of doing the custom?
What is the point of it and is it relevant in today’s society?
Guest: Fezeka Ntlemeza – Sangoma with knowledge of African/Xhosa culture?
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The appointment of the new Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has been met with a chorus of demands. Stakeholders are urging her to prioritise eradicating pit latrines, addressing overcrowding, building school infrastructure, and reforming the curriculum. While these issues are undeniably critical, Education Analyst and CEO of IDEA, Dr Corrin Varady, emphasises that before tackling them, the minister should establish a new vision of success for the department and education in South Africa, along with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) aligned with international standards to ensure educational excellence. “It certainly is not a 30% matric pass mark.”
“For the department to deliver outcomes-based learning and address current challenges, Minister Gwarube will need to consider revamping the budget to ensure that it is spent appropriately to meet these goals,” he points out. “Consultation and trust-building with provincial departments will be crucial in this regard as they have autonomy over their budgets and student needs. Despite her being a product of the Democratic Alliance (DA), as the national department leader, she must work effectively with all provinces regardless of differences in political affiliation.”
Environmental Engineering. Our way of building was very advanced, thermally efficient and eco-friendly. As such we had minimal degradation and flexibility to move with the climate changes and avoid over exploitation and over grazing of areas
Guest: Paul Nzimande – Life Coach, Author and Mental Wellness Advocate
Topic: How to improve your mental health from a strength based approach
Guest: Lehlohonolo Mazindo - Relationship Therapist and Mental
Health Practitioner - prerecorded
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- What are the key role of dietitians in modern day health?
- Tell us about dietitians involvements in hospitals
- Who usually need to consult dietitians?
Guest: Omy Naido - Founder and CEO of Newtricion Wellness Dieticians
Parents should learn to develop confidence in their children.
- Why?
- How?
- You can only raise a confident child when you are a confident person yourself.
- Tips on how to develop self-confidence (review)
Guest: Mashadi Monareng – Pastoral Counsellor and speaker
Amidst deepening concerns around the implementation of load reduction measures by City Power, given the increased electricity usage during the winter months, the threat of a grid collapse remains a possibility, according to City Power spokesperson, Isaac Mangena.
Although City Power has implored consumers to reduce their electricity consumption, the reality is, as the winter cold bites, this is often simply not possible.
As if this were not enough, South African consumers are additionally facing a dire cost-of-living crisis since Eskom are seeking an additional 36% tariff increase for 2025. This means, that customers that receive their power supply via municipalities will potentially see an increase of 43.5% on already exorbitant electricity costs.
The bottom line is that homeowners could ultimately be forking out a whopping 60% more on their electricity bill this winter – thanks to increased winter tariffs, the proposed Eskom electricity tariffs for 2024/2025, and a sharp rise in energy usage during the chilly months.
These sharp price increases, and the looming instability of the grid may help explain why so many South Africans are now making the switch to solar. According to Eskom’s Generation Adequacy Report, rooftop PV output has more than doubled in less than two years – a trend that Rein Snoeck Henkemans, Managing Director of Alumo Energy, is predicting will continue as families seek to escape the grip of persistent load-shedding and fast
Topic: How to Make Difficult Decisions
Choosing a Life Partner Getting Married, Getting Divorced, Having Children or Leaving Your Children with their Grandparents or Relatives, Changing a Career, Remarrying, etc
1: The common difficult decisions people have to make).
2. What makes decisions difficult .
3. Examples of dilemmas and how to handle them.
4. Tips on how to successfully make difficult decisions.
Guest: Lehlohonolo Mazindo - Relationship Therapist and Mental Health Practitioner
Guest on line: Psychic Nandi – She will need name, surname and date of birth for accuracy – She will only do 5 for now
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Service Delivery
Topic: Tips you will been before voting - VN
Guest: Jonathan Spencer - Brand & Campaign Manager at OneDayOnly
Guest: Kate Stubs, Marketing Director at Interwaste
Topic: Managing waste should be part of the plan to halt and reverse the loss of biodiversityAs we commemorated International Day for Biodiversity (IDB) on 22nd May under the theme “Be part of the Plan”, with a call to action for all stakeholders to halt and reverse the loss of biodiversity. South Africa generates 122 million tonnes of waste per annum. This is about R25.2 billion worth of waste being generated, and approximately 90% of this goes directly to landfill. And that is just south Africa – can you imagine the global figures? This means that we urgently need preventative measures to change the trajectory and impact of this waste, especially if we want to support a healthier planet, and preserve and restore biodiversity around the globe. Take the Circular Economy Model. This is an example of a strong reformative system, that offers significant opportunities to not only deliver on more inclusive economic growth and job opportunities, but just as importantly, supports positive environmental practices that are directly needed for our own sustainability. • The current state of biodiversity in SA?O What affects or impacts the loss of biodiversity?• How can the waste management sector be part of the solution?• The circular economy – how can it be leveraged to combat biodiversity?
Topic: Our languages to assert our Africanness. What makes Africans! Africans Artefacts in Europe!?
How we cannot possibly call ourselves African whilst expressing ourselves in colonisers languages.
- What is this Africanness
- What is it to be African when our mirrors are colonial?
- We see and express ourselves in English, French, etc, You cannot possibly say decolonise anything but still be expressing self in English?
- What is African about our Englishness?
- How do we achieve true decolonisation?
Guest: Unathi Kondile - Founding editor of South Africa first daily isiXhosa newspaper, I'solezwe lesiXhosa. Research interests are focussed on transforming SA Media using Vernacular Languages and Centring Africanness in Journalism
Topic: Learn, unlearn and re-learn: A true lesson to life.
- What You Need To Learn
- What You Should Unlearn
- What Is Crucial To Re-Learn
- Deriving Life Lessons That Will Enable Growth, Change And Improvement
Guest: Phindile Ndimande – NLP Life Coach Practitioner Personal
Development Coach and Pastor
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I Hate My Job: How To Navigate Career Dissatisfaction & Burnout
Many South Africans face tough and ongoing challenges in the workplace, and many actively feel that they hate their jobs. There are lots of different reasons why you might hate your job. It could be your relationship with your boss or manager. It could be burnout or early signs of burnout, increased workload, and a poor work-life balance.
Whatever the reasons, there are many factors that contribute to why you might hate your job. It doesn’t however mean that there is nothing you can do about it.
Most people will at some stage or another feel exhausted or demotivated at work. But when these occasional feelings cross over into permanently feeling stuck in a job you dislike, with no idea what to do about it in our tough economy, the situation can quickly lead to a sense of exhaustion and defeat.
Why people speak with the ancestors or shout their clan name outside the home of the bride and not inside during a lobola negotiation/wedding processes ?
- What stages and when do you involve the ancestor?
- Can people who don’t believe in ancestors do the same tradition? How is it different?
- What happens when these stages are not implemented and/or call upon the ancestors during these stages?
Lobola negotiations always take place at the family home of the bride. When the groom’s delegates arrive at the bride’s house they will stand outside the gate and introduce themselves by shouting out their clan names. The bride’s family will remain in the yard, pretending to not hear anything. When the bride’s family thinks that they have shouted enough, they will send a young boy to attend to them at the gate. The groom’s family must pay money in order to enter the gate, and are then shown where to sit. They will pay more money to call the bride’s father to the negotiations, who they are told is up a tree and needs money to coax him down. During this process, the groom’s family does all the talking; imvulamlomo must be paid to the bride’s family for them to start talking.
Generally speaking it is the groom’s male relatives who do the negotiations – the groom is not present. An idombo is chosen to represent the interests of the groom. The elected spokesperson for the bride’s family tells the idombo what is required for the dowry. If the price is considered too high, the women will go outside to speak to the bride’s mother to try to get her to convince her husband to agree to a more reasonable price – the mother is not allowed inside the room where the negotiations are taking place – if she enters the room a fine must be paid.
Lobola negotiations typically start at ten cows, and then move up or down depending on a number of things. For example, the status of the bride’s family might mean that more cows are asked for, or if the bride has children out of wedlock, the number of cows will reduce. Once a price in cows has been agreed on preparations for the wedding can begin, but first the groom’s family will ask the bride to stay with them for a month so that they can asses whether she is a suitable wife for their son. During this time, the makoti is required to wake up early before her in-laws to do the house chores. As a sign of respect she is not allowed to see her father-in-law and must hide whenever he comes into the house.
When the assessment period is over, her soon to be mother-in-law sends the bride back home with a folded blanket tied with a rope to give to her mother. When her mother unfolds it, a hole in the blanket means that she has passed the test. The groom’s family then returns to make payment for the lobola and a wedding day is decided on*.
- Lobola is often paid in instalments. It might even be the case that the wedding take place before lobola has been paid in full
Guest: Khaya Ndwandwe – Cultural Expert
The essence of staying power
1. What it means
2. Why is it important
3. How to cultivate it
Guest: Mashadi Monareng – Pastoral Counsellor, Author and Speaker
4:45 Service Delivery
Topic: I Hate My Job: How To Navigate Career Dissatisfaction & Burnout
Many South Africans face tough and ongoing challenges in the workplace, and many actively feel that they hate their jobs. There are lots of different reasons why you might hate your job. It could be your relationship with your boss or manager. It could be burnout or early signs of burnout, increased workload, and a poor work-life balance.
Whatever the reasons, there are many factors that contribute to why you might hate your job. It doesn’t however mean that there is nothing you can do about it.
Most people will at some stage or another feel exhausted or demotivated at work. But when these occasional feelings cross over into permanently feeling stuck in a job you dislike, with no idea what to do about it in our tough economy, the situation can quickly lead to a sense of exhaustion and defeat.
Employees who feel like this should take action to ensure that they don’t get caught in a downward spiral that will make their future career prospects even worse, an education and business expert says.
“The sentiment ‘I hate my job’ resonates deeply for those experiencing not just a fleeting frustration but a persistent erosion of their professional enthusiasm and energy. This is the harsh reality of being burnt out—a state where stress and disillusionment converge to sap one’s motivation and productivity,” says Moloko Chepape, Chief Operations Officer at The Independent Institute of Education’s Rosebank College.
International Day of Families - Financial Empowerment For Low-Income Families.
This year, this day fell on the 15th of May and highlights the importance of families as basic units of society. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed that 15 May of every year shall be observed as the International Day of Families
Statistics SA shows 43% of South African households are women-led, often relying on a single income. These women are financially vulnerable, and many rely on social grants.
EasyPay Everywhere helps families avoid unregulated lenders. Financial empowerment is key for low-income families, especially safe access to credit.
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Topic: Africa Month Reflection - The importance of learning local languages
South Africa is a country that holds vast landscapes of immense natural beauty. It encompasses an area of 1.2-million square kilometers and is home to people with many different cultures and languages. South Africa had 11 official languages, with South African Sign Language recently added as
number 12. These languages are Ndebele, Pedi, Sotho, Swati, Tsonga, Twana, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu, Afrikaans, English and SASL (South African Sign Language). This shows a nation willing to embrace its diversity with equity, including its differently abled citizens. Language is important to South Africans!
A land with rich resources, South Africa is a popular destination for international businesses looking for economic investments, and expatriates looking for professional opportunities. One aspect that can greatly help with the experience of life in South Africa, is to learn a local language.
Learning a local South African language such as Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, or Afrikaans makes it easy to establish rapport with residents, colleagues, and clients. Making an effort to learn these languages shows that you respect the culture of the people you live alongside and it encourages unity and oneness.
Understanding the local language enables you to immerse yourself in the culture, connect with locals, and gain a deeper understanding of local customs and traditions. You will also be able to appreciate the humour in local jokes, understand the poetry in local songs, and enjoy the beauty of the local language.
Guest: Sanele Kantshingana - Lecturer in African languages at the University of Cape Town
Dr Jeniffer Molwantwa - CEO
The Water Research Commission, in partnership with the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), Sol Plaatje University (SPU) and Frances Baard District Municipality, will be hosting a roadshow in the Northern Cape on 12-13 March 2024.
The event forms part National Water Week, themed ‘Accelerating Change’, and seeks to strengthen provincial water and sanitation resilience to climate change through research, development and innovation.
Guest: Lehlohonolo Mazindo - Relationship Therapist and Mental
Health Practitioner
Recovery Strategies to Move on After a Breakup.
- Major cause of separation in relationships.
- Effects of a breakup on the individual.
- How to recover and move on successfully from a breakup.
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It has become fashionable to dabble in practices of spirituality which are by definition witchcraft. This was frowned upon n the olden days to the point of carrying a heavy sanction. We are at risk of our children believing that witchcraft is desirable and to be practised.
Guest: Paul Ndzimande - Life Coach, Author and Mental Wellness Advocate
Guest: Dr Corrin Varady, CEO of edtech platform IDEA.
South African Government Must Align to Address Urgent Teacher Shortages
At the 14th Policy Dialogue Forum of the International Task Force on Teachers for Education, South Africa’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile highlighted that there is a global shortage of qualified and motivated teachers. He also acknowledged that the country is not unique to other countries in this regard. “Instead of disregarding the situation and continuing as if everything is going according to plan, we need to acknowledge the problem and devise a solution that is both effective and efficient.”
“This comes as a surprising turn in sentiment following last year’s comments from the Department of Basic Education, who claimed that the country faced no teacher shortages,” says Dr Corrin Varady, CEO of edtech platform IDEA.
“And while Department has admitted in the past that there is a shortage of teachers in specific areas that include mathematics, science, and technology, what it fails to realise is that this has resulted in those subjects being dropped either by schools or students due to the lack of experienced teachers,” points out Dr Varady. “To this end, the Deputy President even recognised that there is a mismatch between the demands for critical subjects such as maths and science as opposed to the university's supply.”
“It is crucial that government leadership urgently aligns on the issue, so they can begin to take corrective steps and narrow the gap,” he concludes.
- The causes of teacher shortages and how this impacts the education system and learners in South Africa;
- The importance of alignment between government and all stakeholders to address critical issues related to basic education in the country.
- The corrective steps government and the Department of Basic Education should take to address the country’s teacher shortages;
- The impacts of teacher shortages on SA’s STEM skills and the implications for the future.
- What happens when you are triggered?
- Why am I easily triggered?
- How do I calm down when I'm triggered?
- How do I help someone who's easily triggered?
Guest: Mashadi Monareng - Pastoral Counsellor and Speaker
Guest on line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
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Topic: Ukuthwala – Different Types and Purposes – Consequences
Everyone longs to be rich and wealthy at some point but no one sees the need to be patient and work for their breakthroughs hence taking the quickest way to have money - Ukuthwala. Some people sacrifice their families and some people put muthi for love and luck or. Will this not catch up with them as time goes on?
Powerful Black Magic Spells and Rituals can bring cash, wealth, riches and prosperity; they can also bring you passionate lovers suited to your individual needs and desires.
In her short clip on Instagram, Gogo Maweni said that she is not telling women to stop dating rich men, but to rather be careful because some men acquire their riches through dark magic.
“I’m happy to see women happy, dating, in love, kumnandi [it’s nice] and they want a rich guy. There are men who are told to look for specific girls to steal your shine, to steal certain things from you,” she said.
According to Gogo Maweni, some rich men spiritually steal from the women they are dating which is why some people end up having bad luck.
“There are people you date and your life just becomes upside down, but because he gives you money, you don’t want to leave that relationship. When you sleep with him you get cramps, you’re no longer a good person at work, your friends no longer get along with you, your family is upside down because they are stealing from you spiritually.
“You need to learn to protect yourself. We’re not saying don’t date guys with money but protect yourself because these guys with money, they know exactly what they want from women and you might be the target,” Gogo Maweni concluded.
Guest: Makhosi Andile Ngubani
Everyone longs to be rich and wealthy at some point but no one sees the need to be patient and work for their breakthroughs hence taking the quickest way to have money - Ukuthwala.
Some people sacrifice their families and some people put muthi for love and luck or. Will this not catch up with them as time goes on?
Powerful Black Magic Spells and Rituals can bring cash, wealth, riches and prosperity; they can also bring you passionate lovers suited to your individual needs and desires.
In her short clip on Instagram, Gogo Maweni said that she is not telling women to stop dating rich men, but to rather be careful because some men acquire their riches through dark magic.
“I’m happy to see women happy, dating, in love, kumnandi [it’s nice] and they want a rich guy. There are men who are told to look for specific girls to steal your shine, to steal certain things from you,” she said.
According to Gogo Maweni, some rich men spiritually steal from the women they are dating which is why some people end up having bad luck.
“There are people you date and your life just becomes upside down, but because he gives you money, you don’t want to leave that relationship. When you sleep with him you get cramps, you’re no longer a good person at work, your friends no longer get along with you, your family is upside down because they are stealing from you spiritually.
“You need to learn to protect yourself. We’re not saying don’t date guys with money but protect yourself because these guys with money, they know exactly what they want from women and you might be the target,” Gogo Maweni concluded.
Guest: Makhosi Andile Ngubani
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**Topic: Dealing with Complacency
- What causes it?
- Signs of Complacency
- Negative effects
- How to deal with it
- How to deal with a complacent person**
Guest: Mashadi Monareng – Pastoral Counsellor, Author and Speaker
Our Dynasty: Uncomfortable Truths About Hospitality - A legacy of hospitality.
South Africans are generally hospitable people. This attribute is slowly being compromised due to negative influences. We look at some of these influences.
“The background to this is the experience I had in Maputo being “extorted” by police and it is a well-known “activity”
Guest: Paul Ndzimande - Life Coach, Author and Mental Wellness Advocate
Service Delivery: South African singer/songwriter FILIPA to take part in Portugal’s Festival da Canção
After a spate of achievements on the global sports stage, South Africa has yet another star showing the world what we’re capable of as Pretoria-born singer/songwriter FILIPA competes against Portugal’s finest talent in the country’s Festival da Canção 24, organised by the national broadcasters, RTP.
Festival da Canção is one of Portugal’s most high-profile music events, not only because it showcases the cream of the country’s artists, but because the winner of this contest goes on to perform as Portugal’s entry in Eurovision.
It is therefore an enormous honour to be taking part, FILIPA says. Her song, You Can’t Hide, was selected as one of 20 finalists. Making her achievement more impressive still is the fact that 16 of these finalists are well-known Portuguese artists who were invited by RTP to write specifically for the event. The other four artists, including FILIPA, submitted their compositions voluntarily and made it out of over 800 entries.
Although FILIPA admits that she finds it daunting to be participating in a global event of this calibre, she is no stranger to competition. She had her first taste of fame after she won an international Ryan Seacrest Cover Competition with her version of One Direction’s hit, Story of My Life, back in 2014. Since then, she has wowed local audiences with songs that have climbed the South African radio charts with her most recent hit, Do Something, reaching number three on the Jacaranda FM Top 20. She’s also made forays into the US and UK markets, where her songs Good Behavior, I’d Rather Be Single and 7th Floor were extremely well received. While perfecting her skill as a performer, FILIPA has honed her songwriting prowess by working alongside international producers and songwriters.
You Can’t Hide is the outcome of her intense dedication to her craft. “I’ve known I wanted to be a performer since I was eight years old and have travelled a long journey of ups and downs. All the learnings have been valuable, though, because they have helped me find my authentic voice.” This is important to FILIPA, because she has always been determined to remain true to herself, even as she experimented with her sound. With You Can’t Hide, she believes she has found her true voice. “It’s a great example of the music I love – pop with a twist”.
FILIPA is currently finetuning her performance ahead of rehearsals for Festival da Canção, which take place at the end of February. She will then appear in the televised semi-final on 2 March – hopefully to repeat the performance in the final on 9 March, when the judges and the public will decide who goes on to represent Portugal at Eurovision.
“It’s incredible to be here and know that a song I wrote has impacted people in some way. Now, I’m looking forward to doing my best and making both Portugal and South Africa proud,” FILIPA concludes.
Pre-recorded - Guest: Filipa
Be content but do not run the risk of being complacent
- learning the art of appreciating where you are and how far you have come
- Gratitude in your current status is crucial
- If you have accepted your situation that doesn't mean you should remain camping there
- The dangers of complacency
- How and when to move away from complacency
Guest: Phindile Ndimande - NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal
Development coach and Pastor.
Freedom Park, Commemorated the 42nd Matola Raid in Maputo, Mozambique on 14 February 2024
Freedom Park, together with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, the Department of International Relations, Mozambique, will hosted the 42nd Matola Raid Commemoration. One of the many commemorative events that Freedom Park hosts annually, is the remembrance and giving honour to the heroes of Matola Raid in Maputo, Mozambique.
On 30 January 1981, the apartheid South African Defence Force (SADF) raided safe houses used by the African National Congress (ANC) in Matola. Twelve members of the ANC military wing, uMkhonto weSizwe and one Mozambican national were killed instantly. Another MK activist died of his injuries later in June 1981.
On 14 February 1982, at the first commemoration of the Matola Raid, President Samora Machel declared that the day should be dedicated to deepening the friendship between the people of Mozambique and the oppressed people of South Africa. Hence the choice of February 14 to commemorate the Matola Raid. A monument in honour of the heroes of Matola Raid was built by the South African government and opened in 2015.
The Matola Raid Monument and Interpretive Centre is built near the place where the massacre took place. Each year, on 14 February, Freedom Park organizes and leads the event, together with the South African High Commission in Mozambique, and the Government of Mozambique.
The commemorative events of the Matola Raid unfolded through the visit to the graves of the Matola Raid, a commemoration service at the Matola Raid Monument, Interpretive Centre, and a lecture at Eduardo Mondlane University. The former Minister of Arts and Culture, Mr Pallo Jordaan, will delivered the Annual Matola Raid Lecture.
Expected to attend are the family representatives of the victims of the Motala raid, the Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture will be represented by the Deputy Minister, Nocawe Noncedo Mafu. Freedom Park Council Chairperson, Dr BWJ Langa, and officials led by the Chief Executive Officer, Dr Jane Mufamadi, will attend the commemoration.
Guest: Console Tleane - Head of Department: Corporate Service - Freedompark
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Why is a healthy sex life important in a relationship? • It goes beyond the physical, it has emotional and mental benefits such as: ✓ Boost self-esteem and confidence. ✓ Mood stabilizing by reducing overall stress. ✓ Strengthens the bond between partners-positive emotional high for each other, which physiologically releases feel-good hormones of love, sense of belonging, pleasure and reward. • Physical benefits: ✓ Lowers blood pressure. ✓ Better heart health, decreases the risk of heart disease. ✓ Better immune system. ✓ Increases libido. ✓ Better sleep. ✓ Immediate, natural pain reliever. ✓ Decreases depression and anxiety.
- Common issues that affect sex life • Lack of communication about intimate life (uncommunicated expectations) or other aspects of life. • Stress, depression, PTSD, grief, anxiety or other mental disorders. • Uncontrolled chronic diseases- HTN, DM, CA, hormonal imbalance and certain medications. • Lack of emotional connection and intimacy- conflict, unresolved issues or relationship distance can affect a healthy sex life. • Poor lifestyle choices- lack of exercise, hydration, balanced diet. • Body image concerns- lack of confidence and body shaming can decrease desire for engaging in sexual activities. • Monotony or boredom- no spark, excitement stimulation, or one routine can dampen interest in sex.
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Guest: Dr Thols - Homeopathic and Family Doctor
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Maimane and the BOSA team met with township entrepreneurs to discuss the local economy & job creation ahead of the Budget Speech
Leader of Build One South Africa (BOSA), Mmusi Maimane, met with township entrepreneurs in Soweto yesterday, Wednesday 14 February 2024.
In line with BOSA’s offer to put a job in every home, Maimane, accompanied by BOSA Deputy Leader, Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster, engaged entrepreneurs on their successes and setbacks – aiming to gain a richer understanding of the environment.
The BOSA leadership also received input from the entrepreneurs on how the government can create a conducive environment for growth and job creation in townships. This should be at the centre of the Finance Minister’s Budget Speech a week from tomorrow in Parliament.
Guest: Henry Masuku - BOSA Youth Rep
**Applying A Strength-Based Approach To Problem-Solving In Relationships.
- Why people tend to be more negative in life and relationships.
2. *Common problems in relationships.
3.* *Why problem-talk is not always effective.
4.* **How to solve relationship problems from a strength-based approach.
Guest: Lehlohonolo Mazindo - Relationship Therapist and Mental
Health Practitioner
Victory for the people of Gauteng as Gauteng Transport Department terminates contract with GMK after ActionSA expose
Guest: Funzi Ngobeni, Gauteng Provincial Chair ActionSA
Our Dynasty: How the Tiro assassination, through a parcel bomb, speaks to Freedom Park' mandate, as a national heritage site, how other freedom fighters, are honored.
Guest: Freedompark CEO, Dr Jane Mufumadi
Guest: : Mbali Tshabalala - Mixed Media Artist, Curator, And Creative Entrepreneur
Mbali Tshabalala is a mixed media artist, curator, and creative entrepreneur. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine and Applied Art from the Tshwane University of Technology. Mbali was one of five featured artists for the 2019 Latitudes Limited Edition in collaboration with David Krut Projects for the Latitudes Art Fair. She appeared in the Thami Mnyele Fine Art Award top 100 list in 2019 and she has worked as an assistant curator at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA).
Mbali uses the curator as artist approach and artist as curator acumen in her practice. She has curated the Young Capital banner of The Joburg Fringe and has shown her work at the Pretoria Art Association, the Constitution Hill, North West University Gallery and Johannesburg Art Gallery amongst others. Mbali studied printmaking at the Artist Proof Studio and has a background in Graphic Design. She is also the founder of the Collective UNTITLD, Anecdotes Gallery and has been working as a curator in Pretoria, Cape Town and Johannesburg for the last seven years.
Artist Statement
My artistic practice is an on-going interrogation of ideals around mental health in black societies particularly in black women. Although faced with many inequities that stem from racism, and sexism. Black women are often expected to be of limitless resilience, tenacity and to embody 'The Strong Black Woman' persona.
As a black woman who has been battling depression and anxiety I have struggled reconciling feelings of being 'weak' while genuinely needing professional mental health. This is further stigmatised by cultural and religious beliefs that assert misconceptions and contribute to uninformed notions and superstitions.
My work seeks to debunk these ideals and act as an agent of healing, to redress my own self stigma and self-sabotage.
South Africa has a leadership crisis, which has resulted in governance and political crises, due to the poor quality of public representatives across all levels of the South African State and Government. The country’s Councils, Legislatures and Parliament, in many instances, have become a holding room for those awaiting redeployment or an ICU ward for those whose political careers are in their final days.
South Africa needs new answers from new leaders of the highest ethical standing who are going to advocate for and advance a South Africa with a national purpose. Parliament cannot be a place where those tasked with upholding the law and representing people, merely do the bidding of party bosses, whose instructions are often out of step with basic ethics and the law – the current governing party has admitted that this is the case.
Polyandry is a form of matrimonial union that entails one woman marrying or having two or more husbands. This kind of union has been exalted and cherished by several South Africans but also renounced by different opinionated citizens of the country.
The South African community has exuded a great interest in the suggestion for polyandry to be legitimized in the country. The year 2021 saw a rapid rise of inspirited debates and scholarly views on polyandry in South Africa. These scholarly and public engagements sought to conclude whether polyandry should be institutionalized in the country or not. Polyandry is a form of matrimonial union that entails one woman marrying or having two or more husbands. This kind of union has been exalted and cherished by several South Africans but also renounced by different opinionated citizens of the country.
This paper has utilized a qualitative method to fulfil its main objective, which is to conceptualize and appraise the proposal for the recognition of polyandry in the South African society. Moreover, supplementary data was acquired from journal articles, magazines, newsletters and other social media platforms such as Twitter. The paper finds that polyandry is a relatively new phenomenon in the South African society and most of the predominant cultural assumptions discard it. Polyandry has been perceived as alien and tabooed by several citizens of the country in question, probably, by virtue of its threat to polygamy, which most South African are well acquainted with and have normalized. Therefore, it is the cultural conventions that strengthen the repudiation of polyandry today. The research implications of this paper include the focus on, enactment of specific polyandrous unions such as fraternal, associated, Nayar polyandries, and their fundamental assumptions on a broader scale.
Guest: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
Guest: Mawethu Zita - A non-conforming individual, passionate about all issues pertaining to youth, LGBTQI+ and Disability
Guest: Phindile Ndimande - NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development, coach and Pastor
- Meaning
- The importance of preparation in life
- The value of preparation for success
- Keys to preparation
Guest: Mashadi Monareng – Pastoral Counsellor, Author and
Speaker
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In 1837, Badu Bonsu II rebelled against the Dutch government, and killed several officers, including acting governor Hendrik Tonneboeijer. The Dutch government used the Treaty of Butre as the basis for military action against Badu Bonsu and an expeditionary force was sent to Ahanta. In the war that followed, the king was captured, sentenced for murder, and hanged.
he Dutch disorganised the Ahanta state, appointing their commandant of Fort Batenstein at Butre as regent, keeping the country under close control with an enlarged military and civilian presence. Following the execution of king Badu Bonsu, his body was desecrated as a Dutch surgeon removed his head. The head was taken to the Netherlands, where it was soon lost for more than a century.
Guest: Kojo Benstir - Osofo (Founder of Onyame Kese Krom & Mekra)
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Guest: Zwakele Mncwango - ActionSA
In the days thereafter, rain and full rivers hampered search efforts, but several bodies have been found over the past two days.
KwaZulu-Natal police have deployed almost all of their search and rescue and K9 teams, as well as a helicopter, to take part in the search.
They are being assisted by emergency services, the NSRI, and NGO’s.
Police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says the search continues today.
“An unconfirmed number of four victims are still outstanding, so we continue with the search operation. The mobile command post will move further downstream on Saturday to facilitate the deployment of rescuers. The police will provide further updates as and when new recoveries are made.”
Bridges have been washed away in eNdwedwe and electricity lines disrupted.
Mayor Sam Mfeka said, "I just spoke to the disaster teams."
"We need to get access to the area."
He said the biggest challenge is that bridges have been washed away making approaching the area difficult.
Guest: Mbali Kgame - The coordinator for PR at the Committee for Kwanzaa 2023 Ebukhosini Solutions
Guest: Phemelo Segeo - An Education specialist and Marketing Manager at Optimi Workplace
Guest: Khatharine Frost - Educational Psychologist and South African Parenting Program Implementers Networl/SAPPIN member.
Guest:Princess Mthombeni - Nuclear Communication Specialist and Founder of Africa4Nucclear
Guest: Dr Baba Buntu - is an Activist Scholar, writer, mentor, therapist and knowledge holder with more than 30 years of experience in conceptualizing and contributing to programs in social development
Guest: Gogo Khanyakude Mabuza - African Cultural Expert - Founder of Indigenous Knowledge Consultancy : Ukudloza
Guest: Zizipho Zamandulo - Makoti Assist, An organization that helps wives with chores when they visit in-laws
Guest: Mr Litha Mpondwana - Spokesperson - Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Minister
Guest: Mahlape Maria Macheli from Musnville - Victim
Guest: Cynthia Phoko - Community Leader at West Rand
Guest: Phindile Mazindo - NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development coach and Pastor
Guest: Ajit Gopalakrishnan - Head of Odin Education, a division of Jendamark Automation
Guest: Lehlohonolo Mazindo - Relationship Therapist and Mental Health Practitioner
Guest: Phindile Mazindo - NLP Life Coach Practitioner, Personal Development coach and pastor.
Guest; Confidence Seleme - Author and Speaker
1- Self-Esteem
2- Self-Image
3- Self-Confidence
4-Self-Awareness
5-Self-Motivation
Guest: Clement Chauke – Life Coach
- Aim to be flexible
- Try to accept different parenting styles
- Help your child feel connected to their other parent
- Keep your child’s other parent up to date
Guest: Nwabisa Qenge - Managing director at Ingenious Personnel Talent Management ( Recruitment Agency )
Guest: Shantall Ramatsui - Founder and Chief Implementation Officer of Shantui Solution
Guest: Andile Ngubane
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Guest: Kaycee Global Travel Buddies
Things to do
-Harties
-Little Paris
-The Upside Down House
-Harties Dam Wall & Tunnel
-Harties Cableway Experience
-Sun City
-Valley of waves
-Parasail
Guest: Nwabisa Qenge - Managing director at Ingenious Personnel, Talent Management (Recruitment agency)
Guest: El Sun Mbatha
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Guest: Jay Bhagwan - Executive Manager - Water Use and Wastewater Resources and Sanitation Future Strategic Area
Guest: Andile Ngubane
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Guest: Bongani Funiselo - Leader of Chatsworth community
Guest: Kwandile Sikhosana - Regional leader of BOSA - Responding on behalf of BOSA
Community Leader “I am Residing in Silvertown which was formed in 2014 by poor people that were tired of renting in back yards.
We been here since 2014 without water a community of over 10 000 units sharing 1 water tap but our people are voting. We don't have toilets electricity water and infrastructure like Roads and sewege systems”
The community was formed in 2014 when a few hundred people settled on a piece of land bought for them by an NGO called the South African Homeless People’s Federation. Since then, the sale of the land has been contested in court numerous times, ending up in the Supreme Court of Appeal.
Over these nine years, while the legal battles ensue, the community has been without electricity and has only one running tap to provide water to tens of thousands of households. It is a human rights violation that cannot go unchallenged any longer. At all levels, the government has failed in its mandate to deliver services to the community of Silverton.
Guest: Sello Lediga – Author
A ground-breaking book by Sello Lediga that looks at the “secret talks” between the ANC and National Party from 1985 until the un-banning of the national liberation movements in 1990 opening up a space for multiparty negotiations. The book ends with Nelson Mandela’s exit from the presidency of the country in 1999…
In the realm of historical literature, there are authors who illuminate the past, and then there are those who shape the very fabric of our understanding of history. Sello Lediga, a South African writer, historian, and social activist, undoubtedly belongs to the latter category. With the release of his highly anticipated book, “Dodging the Civil War Bullet: Nelson Mandela and South Africa’s Transition from Apartheid to Democracy,” Sello will take a center stage in the world of academic discourse and historical storytelling. This new book will leave a lasting impact of his contributions to South African history and beyond.
Inspired by an indefatigable quest to understand events and processes that led to the end of apartheid and the birth of a democratic South Africa, this book is an endeavor to shed light on the resolution of one of the most intractable political conflicts of the twentieth century. With civil war staring the country in its face, the key protagonists from the apartheid government and the liberation movements engaged in secret and formal talks that averted certain civil war in the country.
Sometime in the 1980s the apartheid state found itself confronted with full revolt and rebellion by the black townships. At international level, the world is united in its imposition of sanctions against the increasingly bankrupt racist regime.
The choice was simple: talk to the ANC or face civil war. The ‘Pretoria regime’ began to explore the possibility of a negotiated settlement with prisoner Nelson Mandela and the ANC in exile. The secret talks initiated between the two titans of the South African conflict gained momentum and ultimately matured into open, multi-party talks that lead to the end of apartheid and the birth of a democratic state. In all this political drama, the towering figure of Nelson Mandela is central to the resolution of the conflict. The 1994 first ever democratic elections propel the ANC to power with Mandela as president.
Guest: Andile Ngubane
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On February our transformer was struck by lightning, we reported the matter to our counselor who told us to call Eskom, then we did report it to Eskom, the following day the technicians came and removed the 3 fuses saying that our transformer is damaged.
Guest: Mesadi Segwagwe, Ward 8 community leader in Kagiso
Zulu law provides for succession to property and to status. In this article I shall deal only with the inheritance of property. The traditional Zulu law of succession is regulated on the basis of intestate succession and is based entirely on blood relationship. Females (widows) do not inherit property, because in law they are regarded as minors.
Guest: Paul Nzimande, Author, Life Coach, Speaker
Guest: Confidence Seleme, Author, Speaker
Serving is power
Serving is sowing
Serving builds relationship
When you serve, you grow
Guest: Cynthia Phoko - West Rand Community Leader
In the township of Kagiso ward8 at Tsakane, the community has no electricity for the past 8 months, Eskom asked them to pay R500, which they did but they haven’t fix their problem. And there is a lady, one of the community members who is without electricity and the women has been surviving on oxygen since January. She hasn’t used it because there is no electricity and has been using a back-up that has to be refilled at the hospital. The woman is unable to work and stays with her 15 years old daughter, the father passed on, so they are struggling to survive where they are staying.
They are renting a shack and depend on social grand for a living which is not enough. The lady asked that Cynthia and the community to help her get and RDP. 2 days ago we went to the housing department and we got help for her she is going to get a subsidy and allocated an RDP house they assured us that will happen with less than a month” This woman is using a gas and paraffin for cooking which is not good for her health, if we can get her help of Solar or get Eskom in the meantime to fix the electricity because the more she uses those things her health gets worse.
Guest: Raadia Khan - Co- Director of Chariots Green Farmacy
Guest: Terry Gillbert - Co- Director of Chariots Green Farmacy
The healing journey Accepting healing
Cannabis emancipation for the emancipation of the masses.
Raadia Khan is a policy, advocacy, and rights activist with a strong passion for indigenous communities, cannabis, medical freedom, food security, and rights. Since 2006, Raadia has been working in this field, developing a deep understanding of the challenges faced by these communities
Guest: Andile Fulane - Creative Strategist and Founding CEO of Finlite and Funda.Work
FinLite, is an innovative Inseta accredited training provider.
Through its Funda.Work platform. Finlite provides digital skills and work exposure opportunities to unemployed youth by linking them to corporate companies looking for young talent or freelance opportunities for small businesses in townships who need to digitize their services.
Project based learning is to equip people with practical skills so that even if they don't get jobs they can still work in the digital economy as freelancers with platforms like Upwork and Fiverr.
Guest:Clement Chauke
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Find the right setting
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Work on being an active listener
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Avoid distractions
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Validate your partner’s feelings
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Be kind and respectful
Guest: Andile Ngubane
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Guest: Cynthia Phoko - West Rand Community Leader
BOSA recently donated 2 big jojo tanks.
Guest: El-Sun Mbatha
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Guest: Kate Stubbs - Marketing Director at Inter-waste
Deputy Minister in the Department of Forestry Fisheries and Environment, Maggie Sotyu, has been quoted as saying that many municipalities are struggling to carry out their environmental management functions. If we take that far too many South African households do not have access to refuse removal services, provided by Municipalities, we can understand why there is an increase in illegal dumping – and a rising problem of were to dispose of waste. Added to this, given that South Africans generate roughly 122 million tonnes of waste per year – with only around 10% being recycled or recovered for other uses, the problem of unwanted waste is now merely being diverted to landfills – which is no solution at all.
Guest:: Dr Lungile Mabhengu Baloyi - Director Of M&M Development And Social Justice Advocate
Women in the spotlight
Guest: Ramona Pienaar – Founder of Skincare brand - Ona Mae
Why do we hold all women to the same standard of beauty? What effect does this have on women? Does it affect how we raise our daughters? And do we raise our kids from trauma? to what we were taught the beauty standard to be?
Guest: : Shantall Ramatsui, Founder and Chief Implementation Officer of Shantui Solutions
South Africa is facing a serious challenge of unemployment, especially among the youth. Many graduates are struggling to find jobs that match their qualifications and interests. This can lead to frustration, despair and loss of confidence. However, there is another way for these graduates to use their skills, knowledge and passion: entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurship is the process of creating, launching and running a new business venture. It involves identifying a problem or a need in the market, developing a solution or a product, and finding customers who are willing to pay for it. Entrepreneurship can be rewarding, fulfilling and empowering, as well as profitable.
Guest: Guest: Mashadi Monareng – Pastoral Counsellor and Speaker
- Define shame
- What are the possible root causes of shame
- Common reactions to shame
- Why is shame such a painful and powerful emotion?
- How to overcome shame
Guest: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
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Guest: Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster, Deputy Leader of BOSA
BOSA visited Kwadedangendlale Secondary School in Zola, Soweto, which has been closed and out of operation due to it being unsafe for habitation.
It was over five years ago that parents of learners at the school – after years of complaints to the government falling on deaf ears – closed the school themselves and rendered it hazardous and unsafe. Resorting to protest, parents shut down the school as their last resort.
Despite Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, publishing the Minimum Uniform Norms and Standards for Public School Infrastructure in 2013, this school has fallen short of those standards since then.
The government responded swiftly to the parent protests and began wholescale construction on the school – to the estimated value of R27 million. In the meantime, learners were moved to the vacant Ithemba Technical College nearby.
It is now five years and R 27 million later, and the building project at the school has been abandoned due to a disagreement between the contractor and government.
Sadly, this is not the only example. The Department of Infrastructure Development – who oversees school infrastructure - constantly fails to deliver on time and within budget.
Earlier this month they were made aware of J. E. Malepe Senior Secondary School in Tsakane where learners complained of broken windows, doors, furniture, and toilets are going unheard. Funds were allocated in 2021 for the construction of classrooms and however it has now transpired that funds have been mismanaged and is under investigation.
And the list goes on. Semphato Secondary School. Hillcrest Primary School. LG Holele Secondary School. Mayibuye Primary School. Thubelihle Primary School. Ruster Vaal Secondary School. Nanciefield Primary School. Laerskool Frikie Meyer. Ahanang Primary School. These are just the schools we are aware of who were awarded contract projects to restore the schools yet remain abandoned.
Despite routine promises from Premier Panyaza Lesufi, the Gauteng Provincial Government has left thousands of parents and learners in the lurch at schools across the province. The inefficiency and delays are undermining the future of thousands of young South Africans.
Guest: Gugu Xaba - Founder of Amandla Omnotho
Guests: Dr. T. Godfrey Marange - Co-founder of the La Rochelle
Organic Training Center in Zimbabwe with Martin Bauer Group and
Guest: Taz Singh – Psychic Medium and Life Medium
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Bongani Luvalo – Founder of Cool Dad’s Foundation
Adv Mantula – Cultural Expert
Lehlohonolo Mazindo – Clinical Psychologist
Confidence Seleme – Motivational Speaker/Life Coach
Guest on line: Taz Singh – Psychic Medium and Life Medium
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Guest :Yanga Zicina – Ntsika Yethu Municipality Spokesperson
We received a letter from the community complaining to the municipality about the lack of safe drinking water and the fact that they shared their water sources with donkeys and cows and had poor roads.
Additionally, a video was shared to us by the same community, that had given up on the municipality and began constructing a bridge over a small river or dam on their own to allow for safe travel
What does the municipality have to say about these?
Job Opportunity
Harambee is an anchor partner in a breakthrough platform called SA Youth which brings together many partners to create a single national network to allow young people to access a wide selection of jobs and skilling opportunities, and for opportunity holders to access young engaged work-seekers – for free!
Guest: Dr Thols – Homeopath and Family Doctor
- The lymphatic system and its role in the detoxification process
- Red flags that your lymphatic system is sluggish, thus affecting
detoxification - Lifestyle, home-remedies and supplements that support the
function and detoxification process in the lymphatic system
Guest: El-Sun Mbatha - Astrologer from Cosmic Intelligence of Azania
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Guest: Professor Mammo Muchie: Pan Africanist scholar, and research chair at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
Ethiopia will be considered as an official member of BRICS from January 2024, with the Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed describing this as a “great moment” for the country. For Addis Ababa, membership in BRICS is a significant geo-economic, geo-political, and diplomatic victory.
Guest: Clement Chauke - A Transformational Speaker | BOSA Parliament Candidate | Youth Leadership Coach
Guest: Shantall Ramatsui, founder and Chief Implementation Officer of Shantui Solutions
Black Friday (25 November) is a big shopping event that can help your business grow. To make the most of it and any other holiday, you need to plan ahead and adapt to your customer's needs and wants. Here are some tips for small businesses to prepare for the holiday season:
- Conduct market research to identify your target audience, their needs, preferences, and pain points.
- Analyse your competitors' strategies and offerings, and find ways to differentiate yourself from them.
Guest: : Paul Nzimande – Author, Life coach, Speaker and Mental Wellness Advocate
Legacy can easily lead to egotistic pursuit
We speak about legacy in the different areas of life – Work, Community, Home etc.
Guest: Mashadi Monareng - Pastoral Counselor and Speaker
The labels we respond to shapes who we become
- What is labeling
- Positive and Negative labels
- Effects of Negative labels
- How to overcome the effects of negative label
Guest: Lulekani Bota - Field Reporter from Vuka Community Radio
The People's temporary housing is being demolished by the the Enoch Mgijima Municipality in Komani, Eastern Cape , without providing them with alternative shelter. Stating that their right to occupy that space has expired.
Guest: Confidence Seleme - Author and Speaker
B- Bolster the Foundation
U- Unite with other builders
I- Initiate Processes
L- Leave no stone unturned
D- Develop beyond your previous structure
Guest: John Manyike - Head Financial Education - Old Mutual
Many South Africans lack financial literacy and families are living hand to mouth, And it appears that the generation after our parents is overcompensating because they looking successful and actually having money are two separate things, and most ending up going into debt to keep a decade. Some people lack even basic financial literacy like budgeting and maintaining a healthy relationship with money is a foreign concept.
Guest: Dr Thols - Homeopath and Family Doctor
Hello Spring, Hello Detoxification - 6 Major Organs of Detoxification Week 3 - The skin and lungs.
1 - The role of skin and lungs as organs involved in the detoxification process
2 - Red flags that your skin and lungs are nor detoxifying efficiently?
3 - Ways to support the function and detoxification process through the skin and lungs
Guest:- Andile Ngubane
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Joining the SA Youth Partner Network will give you access to our Partner Portal where you can create opportunities for youth. These could be jobs, learnerships, bursaries, volunteering opportunities – whatever your organisation is looking for. You will then be able to view rankings for the young people that geo match your opportunities, schedule interviews with them and then update the system with the successful applicants.
Guest: Corna Olivier - Lecturer and psychological Counselor at Stadio private higher educational institute. Currently based in Centurion
Guest: Andile Ngubane
This morning we are joined by Makhosi Andile Ngubane to give you an opportunity for a reading. We need your name and surname and one burning question.
Guest:Clement Chauke - A Transformational Speaker, BOSA Parliament Candidate, Youth Leadership Coach.
1- Denial
2- Anger
3- Bargaining
4- Depression
5-Acceptance
"I got divorced before, I want to speak on the topic of Divorce to help those who experienced it and are struggling to recover"
Guest: Paul Nzimande - Life Coach, Author and Mental Health Advocate
Statistically, men tend to fall into dangerous, self-destructive behavior rather than seek professional help for their mental health. They avoid or delay seeking treatment because of concerns about being treated differently, or due to perceptions that having a mental health issue diminishes their masculinity.
Guest: Happy Makhumalo Chief Marketing Officer of Proudly SA
Dstv Delicious Festival Powered by LottorStar is a vehicle for job creation - Proudly SA - Food and Lifestyle pavilion
Guest: El-Sun Mbatha - Astrologer from Cosmic Intelligence of Azania
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Guest: Dr. Londiwe Sibisi-Maboye
September is National Oral Health Month and the charity event happening is to celebrate the National Oral Health Month and raise funds for the dental surgeries of kids who can’t afford theater costs.
Many children can't afford the high costs of dental procedures
Starting and ending at Kolonnade Retail Park Mall.
🌟 Event Details:
📅 Date: 25 Sept. 2023
⏰ Time: 6am - 3pm
📍 Start/Finish: Kolonnade Retail Park Mall, Montana, Pretoria ( Virgin Active Site )
Guest: Hlulani Ngidi Mabaso
Born 18 December 1946, Steve Biko was a South African activist who pioneered the philosophy of Black Consciousness in the late 1960s. He later founded the South African Students Organisation (SASO) in 1968, in an effort to represent the interests of Black students in the then University of Natal (later KwaZulu-Natal). Bantu Stephen Biko was a South African anti-apartheid activist. Ideologically an African nationalist and African socialist, he was at the forefront of a grassroots anti-apartheid campaign known as the Black Consciousness Movement during the late 1960s and 1970s.
On August 18, 1977, he and a fellow activist were seized at a roadblock and jailed in Port Elizabeth. Biko was found naked and shackled outside a hospital in Pretoria, 740 miles (1,190 km) away, on September 11 and died the next day, 12th September of a massive brain hemorrhage.
Guest: Prof. Mammo Muchie - Renowned Pan Africanist scholar, and research chair at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
A gap of seven to eight years between the Ethiopian and Gregorian calendars results from an alternative calculation in determining the date of the Annunciation. The Ethiopian calendar has twelve months of thirty days plus five or six epagomenal days, which form a thirteenth month.
"Enkutatash, which can be translated as 'gift of jewels,' marks the end of the rainy season and the beginning of a new year according to the Ethiopian calendar," "As such, it is a celebration of renewal and hope. Bright yellow flowers blanket the landscape, symbolizing a new cycle of life and prosperity."
Ethiopia's calendar takes its inspiration from the idea that Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden for seven years before they were expelled for their sins. After they repented, God promised to save them after 5,500 years. And, that explains why Ethiopians are seven years behind us.
Guest: Shantall Ramatsui - Shantui Solutions
The tourism and hospitality industry in South Africa is one of the most important sectors of the economy, contributing to about 9% of the GDP and employing over 1.5 million people.
However, the industry also faces many challenges, such as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the high crime rate, the water crisis, and the political instability. To survive and thrive in this competitive and dynamic market, businesses need to adopt effective marketing strategies that can attract and retain customers, increase brand awareness, and generate revenue.
Guest: Makhosi Andile Ngubani
Please share your dreams and visions with us and allow our guest to guide you through.
Guest: Nomatlou Johannah Mahlangu, Founder of the Golden Youth Club
Golden Youth Club, Helping the Winterveld by uplifting them with skills so they can earn money and provide for their families
Guest: Menzi Ka Gudu Maseko, CEO of Green Ankh Works,CO-founder of Ikhambi Natural Healing
Guest: Pastor Bafana Phalane, Pastor of The Seventh Day Adventist Church,An ANC Activist and BEC Memeber of the ANCYL Midrand
Guest: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
Please share your dreams and visions with us and allow guest to guide you through
Please share your dreams and visions with us and allow our guest to guide you through.
Guest: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
Informal settlements in Phillipi are Fighting for Electricity - Some of the locals have been arrested for attempting to resolve issues on their own by way of Izinyoka
Guest: Axolile Notywala, Rise Mzansi Western Cape Convenor
Guest: Pastor Thomas Radebe, Life coach, Professional speaker author of book titled "Greatness is Natura
Our Dynasty - Lobola: Why are men at the forefront of lobola negotiations?
And why do some families refuse to negotiate with a woman only delegation?
Guest: Dr Zulumathabo Zulu - Research Scientist, Director of Madisebo University Research Institute and Metaphysical Scientist
we are joined by Makhosi Andile Ngubane to give you a reading. We need your name, surname, date of birth and one burning question.
I Have a Dream (manifestation)
Guest: Dr Mashudu Mbedzi – Author and Marriage Counsellor
Wake up and live - What are the strategies of servicing your Relationship?
Dynasty - The history of South Sudan
Guest: Advocate Sipho Mantula - from Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs: UNISA
we are joined by Makhosi Andile Ngubane to give you a reading. We need your name, surname, date of birth and one burning question.
Guest: Chris Schalkwyk - Executive Manager of the Mdluli Safari Lodge
Service Delivery watch - Transformational tourism: Mdluli Safari Lodge brings clean water access to 3 800+ residents of Makoko Village, Mpumalanga
Guest: Lerato Marole – Deputy Chairperson: Slovo Park Community Development Forum
why were there protests at Slovo informal settlement along the N12 in Johannesburg on Monday morning to date?
Our Dynasty - Understanding the ‘blesser’ and ‘blessee’ phenomenon
Guest: Alfie Phokobye, author of Blessers and Side chicks
Guest: Alfie Phokobye, author of Blessers and Side chicks
Our Dynasty - Understanding the ‘blesser’ and ‘blessee’ phenomenon
Please share your dreams and visions with us and allow our guest to guide you through.
Guest on line: El-Sun Mbatha Astrologer from Cosmic Intelligence of Azania
Wake up and live - Self-awareness
Points:
- Definition
- 5 elements of self-awareness
- 5 important areas of self-awareness and personal development
- 6 pillars of self-awareness
Guest: Mashadi Monareng - is a speaker and pastoral counsellor
Guest 1 on the line: Dr Trevor Mulaudzi – Water and Sanitation expert from University of Limpopo
Service Delivery watch – Limpopo University Water and Sanitation expert Dr Trevor Mulaudzi says that the City Of Joburg explosion has been caused the by reckless culture of littering that produces a dangerous gas called Hydrogen Sulfide
Guest: Linda Shaw – Astrologer
Please share your dreams and visions with us and allow our guest to guide you through.
Guest: Terence Khala - Media Relations Officer: Department of Basic Education
Dynasty - Basic Education Ministry To Host Two-Day Language Policy Conference
Our Dynasty - Cleansing for women in African spirituality
Guest: Gogo Tsoana Nhlapo and Mme Galetlolwe Semenya – Spiritual Healers from Dikgwedi Izinyanga
Service Delivery watch – The Forum 4 Service Delivery (F4SD)
Guest: Dr Mbahare Kekana - The Forum 4 Service Delivery (F4SD) President
we are joined by Makhosi Andile Ngubane to give you a reading. We need your name, surname, date of birth and one burning question.
Wake up and live - Cultivating a relationship with yourself
Guest: Viwe Gxwala - Transformational mindset coach
Topic: Speaking about Africanisation of knowledge on Africa and the diaspora
Guest on the line: Dr Berry from the National African American Association, USA
Service Delivery watch – Mokopane Development Resource Forum, what they are doing this Mandela Month and some of the service delivery issues faced in Mokopane
Guest 1 on the line: Baba Selomo - Mokopane Development Resource Forum Secretary
Please share your dreams and visions with us and allow our guest to guide you through.
Guest on line: Makhosi Masikhakhane
In South Africa, there are a lot of young people who are unemployed but are fed up with waiting on the government and want to establish their own businesses but are unsure of where to begin. Some have already begun, but they are beginning to lose heart because their startup doesn't seem to be succeeding.
Guest: Azania Mohele - Motivational Speaker and CEO of Azania Imports
Guests : Gogo Tsoana Nhlapo and Mme Galetlolwe Semenya – Spiritual Healers from Dikgwedi Izinyanga
Our Dynasty - The History of Credo Mutwa
Wake up and live: how nutritious diet plays a huge role in the metabolic disorder named diabetes
Guest: Dr Thols - Homeopath and Family Doctor
I have Dream: Please share your dreams and visions with us and allow our guest to guide you through.
Guest on line: El-Sun Mbatha the astrologer from Cosmic Intelligence of Azania
Guest: Thabang Manyike is a PhD candidate at Wits University political studies department. His research topic focuses on the theories of revolutionary change in South Africa. He has taught Black Consciousness thought and Politics
Black Militant Intellectuals praxis group
Guest: Dr Mashudu Mbedzi – Author and Marriage Counsellor
Wake up and live - In what way do you think that your relationship or marriage is progressive?
Guest: S'bu Zikode, President, Abahlali baseMjondolo Movement SA
Service delivery watch - Fire hits Kennedy Road informal settlement in Durban (eThekwini) on Sunday, killing one person and leaving more than 2,000 homeless.
Guest: Simamnkele Vanqa - chairperson and founder of Clean Queenstown
Service Delivery watch - Clean Queenstown
Guest: Dr Zulumathabo Zulu - Research Scientist, Director of Madisebo University Research Institute and Metaphysical Scientist
Understanding African Spirituality
Already diagnosed with Diabetes, what Homeopathy can do to assist you on your journey to control
and well-being.
Guest: Dr Tholakele Thols Sekhukhuni (Dr Thols) - Homeopathic
Doctor
Poor service delivery and general poor government services lead to the decline of resources, zero job opportunities, job losses and overall poor living conditions. How do we address these issues?
Guest: Axolile Notywala - Western Cape convener for Rise Mzanzi
This morning we are joined by Makhosi Andile Ngubane to give you an opportunity for a reading. We need your name and surname and one burning question.
Guest on the line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
This morning we are joined by Makhosi Andile Ngubane to give you an opportunity for a reading. We need your name and surname and one burning question.
Guest on the line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
Lack of communication
- Absence of intimacy
- Unresolved conflicts
- Feeling alone even when together
- Decreased empathy and understanding
- Loss of shared interests
- Emotional avoidance
- Constant criticism and defensiveness
- Emotional neglect
- Trust issues
Guest: Dr. Mashudu David Mbedzi, marriage counsellor and author of the book titled “Married but Intimately Divorced” and “Wrong: Husband, Wife, and Partner”.
Service delivery in the Khayelitsha informal settlement is virtually non-existent. The elderly and children are constantly exposed to the dangers and health hazards of the appalling living conditions in this area, which is a breeding ground for diseases, crime, violence, substance abuse and many other socio-economic challenges.
The residents of Khayelitsha have requested Lentswe La Batho to intervene on their behalf to demand basic services from the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality and the Free State Department of Cooperative Governance.
Guest: Dr Thabo Diseko President Lentswe La Batho LLB
Poor service delivery and general poor government services lead to the decline of resources, zero job opportunities, job losses and overall poor living conditions. How do we address these issues?
Pointers of the interview
The land was given back to the Matsamo community around 2012 a person who had put the land claim on behalf of the families being Vezane Shongwe who followed the whole process to the latter.
What is African business culture?
What can we learn from it?
What is looking beyond your horizon?
What opportunities are they now for Africans?
Guest: Conrad Mwanza – Businessman, community builder and life coach
Self-actualization as a basic need.
Definition: Characteristics of a self-actualized person, Steps towards self-actualization
Guest on the line: Mashadi Monareng – Speaker and pastoral counsellor.
This morning we are joined by Makhosi Andile Ngubane to give you an opportunity for a reading. We need your name and surname and one burning question.
Guest on the line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
Poor service delivery and general poor government services lead to the decline of resources, zero job opportunities, job losses and overall poor living conditions. How do we address these issues?
More places in Vaal River and elsewhere test positive for cholera
The civil rights organisation AfriForum has carried out several water tests in the Vaal River and elsewhere in the past month after earlier tests in this river tested positive for cholera. Water samples were taken from towns along the Vaal River, while a sample was also taken in the river system. Dozens of people make use of this river’s water daily.
Guest: Lambert de Klerk – Manager of Environmental Affairs at AfriForum
This morning we are joined by Makhosi Andile Ngubane to give you an opportunity for a reading. We need your name and surname and one burning question.
Guest on the line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
The Disadvantages of having your step father's surname.
Why is it important to have your mother's surname, if your father didnt do right by your grandfather's. What if your Fathers surname is not the correct one, e.g your father took her mother's surname. Why paying damages is important. Why the correct surname is important
Guest: Thando - Activist, author, and entrepreneur
Poor service delivery and general poor government services lead to the decline of resources, zero job opportunities, job losses and overall poor living conditions. How do we address these issues? Ucoceko Water Projects
Raised by her aunt in rural Queenstown, where they lacked bulk infrastructure and used pit latrines, Zintle Apleni founded Ucoceko Water Projects in 2017 after struggling to find a job. The business is a water purification service provider that services vulnerable communities living in rural and remote locations.
Zintle’s aim when starting the business was to close the inadequate sanitation gap between the urban and the rural communities, by giving rural communities a cost-effective way of maintaining their septic tanks and pit latrines. Ucoceko Water Projects provides services
Guest: Zintle Apleni – Founder of Ucoceko Water Projects
Wake up and live
Guest on the line: Mashadi Monareng - is a speaker and pastoral counsellor
Please share your dreams and visions with us and
allow our guest to guide you through.
Guest online: Guest on the line: Adrian Nelson -Holistic
Wellness Practitioner
The Land Party encourages the people of SOWETO to unite and not allow themselves to be micromanaged by imposters who are masquerading as community activists while they are serving the interests of the ruling elites and sent to sabotage the community.
The Land Party appeal to Gauteng government to quickly address the following demands from SOWETO:
- Put electricity for the households
- Build houses for people or give stands for people to build houses for themselves
- Provide clean water
- Withdraw the police and let the police to go to Johannesburg CBD and fight drug dealers instead of being used against peaceful protesters
Guest: Gcobani Ndzongana – Land Party President
Guest on the line: Thando Melane is a Pastor,change facilitator , coach, mentor, facilitator, and a businessman. Specialist
This morning we are joined by Makhosi Andile Ngubane to give you an opportunity for a reading. We need your name and surname and one burning question.
Guest on the line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
Guest on the line – Prof Mbaimbai Hlati is a traditional health practitioner who graduated in 1982.
Poor service delivery and general poor government services lead to the decline of resources, zero job opportunities, job losses and overall poor living conditions. How do we address these issues?
Main topic: Lily Mine Family Closure
Delivered: This judgment was handed down electronically by circulation to the parties’ legal representatives by email, publication on the Supreme Court of Appeal website and released to SAFLII. The date and time for hand-down is deemed to be 27 June 2023)
Guest 1 on the line: Harry Mazibuko – Lily Mine Family Spokesperson
Guest on the line: Dr. Mashudu David Mbedzi, marriage counsellor and author of the book titled “Married but Intimately Divorced” and “Wrong: Husband, Wife, and Partner”
This morning we are joined by Makhosi Andile Ngubane to give you an opportunity for a reading. We need your name and surname and one burning question.
Guest on the line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
Life brings with it unbridled joy and deep, dark despair. Sometimes it brings both simultaneously. The truth is that much of your success and well-being in life depends on your ability to handle the dark times and appreciate the joy. There is no fairness in life. Bad things happen to good people and good things often happen to bad people. This is reality. These are the facts. Often you won’t get what you deserve. No matter how much you want something it will stay outside of your reach. Your heart may break many times. All of these things are possible no matter what your attitude is like.
Guest: Corna Olivier - lecturer and psychological Counsellor at Stadio private higher educational institute.
This morning we are joined by Makhosi Andile Ngubane to give you an opportunity for a reading. We need your name and surname and one burning question.
Guest on the line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
Poor service delivery and general poor government services lead to the decline of resources, zero job opportunities, job losses and overall poor living conditions. How do we address these issues?
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) was established in 1995 and is Africa’s largest mental health support and advocacy group. We provide counselling and also distribute comprehensive mental health information and resources to help patients, friends, and family members nationwide.
Guest 1 on the line: Tebogo Ramadiro - SADAG Senior Counselor
Poor service delivery and general poor government services lead to the decline of resources, zero job opportunities, job losses and overall poor living conditions. How do we address these issues?
Guest 1 on the line: Thapelo – Deputy Chairperson & Chairperson Patrick (The Guests represent Ward 66 in Troyeville Johannesburg)
Wake up and live
Guest: Confidence Seleme – Author; Motivational Speaker; Leadership and Personal Development Specialist
- Dig it up
- Breathe life into it
- Feed it
- Stay away from the dream killers
- Hang around with the dream builders
Guest: Ndithini Tyhido - Chair: Khayelitsha Development Forum
Service Delivery watch - In Lusaka informal settlement in Cape Town there are not enough toilets, drains are blocked, and there is a terrible stench
Guest: Dr Ella Ford Mthethwa is a businesswoman and a qualified dietician who is a passionate advocate for women's physical and mental wellness
Wake up and live - how to encourage people about navigating corporate with resilience
Guest: Terence Ball from SA Heritage Publishers
Dynasty - SA Heritage Publishers and the Ancestral Voices Project
This morning we are joined by Makhosi Andile Ngubane to give you an opportunity for a reading. We need your name and surname and one burning question.
Guest: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
Guest: Cllr Rufas Maswazi - Diepsloot Ward Councillor for Ward 96
Service Delivery watch - Are protests the solution, looking at what's happening in Diepsloot, Gauteng?
(manifestation) - Please share your dreams and visions with us and allow our guest to guide you through.
Guest: Linda Shaw – Astrologer
Wake up and live - Are you stuck in the past through anger and pain, if so, how do you detach and move on?
Guest: Dr Mashudu Mbedzi – Author and Marriage Counsellor
Guest: Dumisani Baleni – Gauteng EFF Spokesperson
Service Delivery watch - Gauteng EFF's Andries Tatane clean-up campaign
Guest: Dr Zulumathabo Zulu – Historian, Research Scientist, Director of Madisebo University Research Institute and Metaphysical Scientist
Our Dynasty - The history of King Shaka Zulu
Guest: Dr Thols - Homeopath and Family Doctor
Wake up and live - Father’s Day Special- Let’s talk about Prostate Health
A despondent councillor has reached out to the President of South Africa after a suburb in his ward was subjected to constant bouts of power outages.
On Monday 22 May, exactly 21 days after Macassar and parts of Firgrove started experiencing these power outages, Ward 109 councillor Peter Helfrich sent a letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The community of Macassar has literally been left in the dark after a local substation was vandalised on Monday 1 May, causing residents to be without electricity for extended periods of time following every bout of load shedding since the start of the month
Guest 1 on the line: Peter Helfrich - Macassar councillor
Mashadi Monareng - is a speaker and pastoral counsellor.
Pointers
- Possible causes of depression in youth (Teens)
- How do we draw the line between discipline and child abuse
- What should parents be on the lookout for? ( Is it a "stage" or is your child depressed?
- How will you know if your child suicidal?
- Share suicide hot lines
Please share your dreams and visions with us and
allow our guest to guide you through.
Guest on the line: Adrian Nelson -Holistic Wellness Practitioner
The value of confidence
Talking points.
- The value of confidence
- Confident leaders are conscious of their purpose
- Confident leaders connect
4.Confident leaders confront conflict
5.Confident leaders congratulate
6.Confident leaders are consistent
7.Confident leaders conceive
8.Confident leaders conclude
Guest on the line: Confidence Seleme – Author; Motivational Speaker; Leadership and Personal Development Specialist
What causes one not to be successful after being initiated as a
traditional healer?
Guest 1 on the line: Dr. Mkhulu Mlaba uFakazi is a
traditional healer, prophet and umthandazeli based in
Mlazi and Mtubatuba, KZN.
Guest on the line: Adrian Nelson -Holistic Wellness Practitioner
Please share your dreams and visions with us and
allow our guest to guide you through.
Topic -"The responsibilities of success"
- The responsibility of continuous development,
- The responsibility of Balance,
- The responsibility of Transfer
Guest in studio: Confidence Seleme – Author; Motivational Speaker; Leadership and Personal Development Specialist
Poor service delivery and general poor government services lead to the decline of resources, zero job opportunities, job losses and overall poor living conditions. How do we address these issues?
Talking points:
- The energy crisis
- Crime
- Corruption
- Coalition governments
Guest 1 on the line: The Congress of the People (Cope) spokesperson-Hon Dennis Bloem
This morning we are joined by Makhosi Mbatha to give you an opportunity for a reading. We need your date of birth, a place of birth, time and one burning question.
Guest on the line: El Sun Mbatha – astrologer from the Cosmic Intelligent of Azania
Poor service delivery and general poor government services lead to the decline of resources, zero job opportunities, job losses and overall poor living conditions. How do we address these issues?
Topic: Students to march to NSFAS head office in Cape Town over funding grievances
- Students are planning to march to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme's Cape Town head office.
- Student representative councils at several institutions issued a joint statement in which they accused the scheme of ignoring their plight.
- It also criticised the scheme's new payment methods.
Students from various universities plan to march to the Cape Town head office of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) on Wednesday over funding grievances and new student allowance payment methods.
In a joint statement on Monday, student representative council (SRC) leaders from universities in the Western Cape and the Free State said some students had still not received funding, roughly three months into the academic year, and others were "wrongfully defunded".
They also claimed that other students only received funding for study materials, not meals and accommodation.
"NSFAS has also taken another barbaric approach by hampering and disadvantaging the academic performance of students registered for less than 60 credits towards their qualification. This scheme has decided that this cohort of students is only eligible for a learning materials allowance, excluding them from meal and accommodation allowances," the statement read.
Guest 1 on the line: South African Union of Students (SAUS) National Spokesperson-Asive Dlanjwa.
Guest: Professor Patrick Lumummba
Topic - Prof Lumumba: "There is a new scramble for Africa"
What are the 10 signs?
Guest on the line: Dr. Mashudu David Mbedzi, marriage counsellor and author of the book titled “Married but Intimately Divorced” and “Wrong: Husband, Wife, and Partner”.
This morning we are joined by Makhosi Mbatha to give you an opportunity for a reading. We need your date of birth, a place of birth, time and one burning question.
Guest on the line: El Sun Mbatha – astrologer from the Cosmic Intelligent of Azania
Service Delivery watch
-Poor service delivery and general poor government services lead to the decline of resources, zero job opportunities, job losses and overall poor living conditions. How do we address these issues?
Residents say Ward 109 in the City of Cape Town is one of the darkest places to live in South Africa.
In a letter, dated 22 May 2023, to President Ramaphosa, Councillor Peter Helfrich appealed to him to intervene in the ongoing prolonged power outages Macassar and the surrounding areas have been experiencing for the last 12 months.
In his letter, he said “_I write to you from one of the darkest places in South Africa. A community that has faced ongoing prolonged power outages for the last 12 months. A community that, on some days, only has electricity for a few hours, and on other days, has no electricity at all.
Ward 109 in the City of Cape Town is supplied with electricity directly by Eskom.
These power outages are a direct result of failing Eskom infrastructure, or a failure by Eskom to protect the infrastructure from vandals in certain hotspots.
Guest 1 on the line: WARD 109 COUNCILLOR, PETER HELFRICH,
It can be easy to deal with a toxic friendship or love relationship. But when toxicity is too close in a "parent-Child relationship" it's a different ball game.
Define the concept
Differentiate between normal family conflict and toxicity
All families have a a form of dysfunction that shapes who we become.... It's the level of the dysfunction that renders us "toxic"
How do we handle it?
Guest 1 on the line: Mashadi Monareng - is a speaker and pastoral counsellor.
Please share your dreams and visions with us and allow our guest to guide you through.
And you are more than welcome to call in for your reading this morning.
Guest on the line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
Poor service delivery and general poor government services lead to the decline of resources, zero job opportunities, job losses and overall poor living conditions. How do we address these issues
- Economic crimes and associated shootings
- Poverty contribution to crime
- Law enforcement shortfalls
- Extortions
Guest 1 on the line: Avela Sithonga, the Acting Spokesperson of the Land Party
Guest 1 on the line: line: Activist, author, and entrepreneur -Thando Mahlangu
What has the western system did to us?
Western wedding vs Traditional wedding
Traditional medicine vs western medicine
Home education vs school education
Traditional Doctor vs Western Doctor
Employing the right attitudes and beliefs for success
Talking points
- We're all employers.
- Difference between beliefs and attitudes
- The belief that "I don't have what it takes."
- The belief that "I don't need any help"
- The belief that "My best days are behind me".
Guest 1 on the line: Confidence Seleme – Author; Motivational Speaker; Leadership and Personal Development Specialist
This morning we are joined by Makhosi Andile Ngubane to give you an opportunity for a reading. We need your name and surname and one burning question.
Guest on the line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
Poor service delivery and general poor government services lead to the decline of resources, zero job opportunities, job losses and overall poor living conditions. How do we address these issues?
Main topic: crime
- Crime roots and solutions
- State of our society
- Economic conditions of people
- South African police services and skills
- GBV (Gender based violence)
Guest 1 on the line: Hon Ahmed MUNZOOR Shaik EMAM -
Parliamentary leader and chief whip of Nfp
Guest on line: Gugulethu G. Xaba, Chairman Adamo Holdings (Pty) Ltd / Amandla Omnotho
Topic: Africa Month in light of International Africa Week
And this is a 60 th year anniversary of OAU/AU – And Africa has projected
vision 2063 (100 th year since OAU / AU was founded)
With Vision 2063 and AfCFTA – These must be living documents
Who will be the speakers for this event:
Dr Umar Ifatunde, Prof Sphamandla Zondi, Rutendo Matinyarare, Ms Nokuthula Mpunzana,
Tracy Reign, Dr Shentewa Archer Ngidi and many more
We shall be holding these discussions with the following aim:
Engage cognitive space: that’s why we have people who awaken Africans about things Africans
need to engage during this time – Its been said, its Africa’s century, but this may elude us if we are
not both careful and watchful
Address African based issues from the:
- The 6th region perspective (diaspora)
- Intra trade perspective (tariff book)
- Export perspective of our goods (To EU and other countries)
- Preparation always meets opportunity - prepare yourself even when you don’t see a window of opportunity
- Be strategic - assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation.... Always does the trick.
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Be persistent.... There's always an uninvited guest in the house "mild depression".... Fight.... Life is war.
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Be resilient ...
- Be flexible.... Some opportunities threaten your comfort zone status.... Be ready to move even if it is changing direction.
- Be grateful.... There's always something to be grateful for.... if there's anything... the gift of life is a treasure
- Be patient with yourself.... if you look back, you'll see that you are not at the same place you were 5yrs ago.... there's progress.... no matter how small
Guest on the line: El Sun Mbatha – astrologer from the Cosmic Intelligent of Azania
This morning we are joined by Makhosi Mbatha to give you an opportunity for a reading. We need your date of birth and one burning question.
Poor service delivery and general poor government services lead to the decline of resources, zero job opportunities, job losses and overall poor living conditions. How do we address these issues?
1: The key issues other than Electricity; it is the quality of roads, slow pace of approving business plans, public health, especially clinics.
There's a need to invest in building a professional, capable and caring public service that is responsive and places the people at the centre.
Guest 1 on the line: Makashule Gana -Chief Organizer- RISE MZANSI
He doesn't only wait for Heritage Day to publicly demonstrate his culture, but that means he constantly has to explain why he dresses the way he does
The Ndebele activist was thrust into the spotlight this week after he was told to leave the Clicks store in the Boulders Shopping Centre in Midrand because, according to the centre manager, he was dressed “inappropriately”.
Guest 1 on the line:Thando Mahlangu - Ndebele Activist, Ndebele Art Painter & Author of 5 inspirational books.
Guest on the line: Dr Tholakele Thols Sekhukhuni (Dr Thols) - Homeopathic Doctor
- Wholistic Approach
✓ Sleep- clear toxins, restorative, healing and rejuvenates.
✓ Exercise/Meditation- mental health and circulation.
✓ Diverse diet- “make food your medicine” (main focus).
✓ Hydration- key to support transportation of nutrients and clearing out of toxins.
✓ Good, quality supplements to support the digestive system (main focus).
This morning we are doing the readings with Makhosi Ngubane. We need your name, surname and location before giving a reading. And please give us that one burning question.
Guest on the line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
This morning we are doing the readings with Makhosi Ngubane. We need your name, surname and location before giving a reading. And please give us that one burning question.
Guest on the line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
Purpose is connection to a goal bigger than yourself; self-organizing aims that guides you and imbues even the simplest actions with relevance and meaning. It goes beyond a simple goal or objective because it’s focused on the long-term and on a deeper meaning.
Guest on the line: Dr. Mashudu David Mbedzi, marriage counsellor and author of the book titled “Married but Intimately Divorced” and “Wrong: Husband, Wife, and Partner”.
The Office of the Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance provides consumers with a free, efficient and fair dispute resolution mechanism.
Guest 1 on the line: Vuyolwethu Skolo –from The Office of the Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance
Guest on the line: Gugulethu G. Xaba -Chairman Adamo Holdings (Pty) Ltd / Amandla Omnotho
Guest: Dr Zulu Mathabo Zulu - Research Scientist, Director of Madisebo University Research Institute and Metaphysical Scientist
Our Dynasty - The Basotho Origin
Guest in studio: One of South Africa's leading Mindset Coaches, Quinton Sanders
Wake up and live: Surrendering, Accepting, and Allowing in life
Guest on line: El-Sun Mbatha - Astrologer from Cosmic Intelligence of Azania
Astrology – why is the year 2023 significant for South Africans?
Wake up and live : "Giftedness".
Talking points
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Your gift is unearned
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Your gift is given to you in raw form
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Giftedness doesn't guarantee success
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Not all have opened their gifts
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Some gifts are covered in undesirable packaging
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You won't find your gift looking into someone else's box
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Gifts direct you to your purpose
Guest in studio: Confidence Seleme – Author; Motivational Speaker; Leadership and Personal Development Specialist
Topic to open the show: inhlambuluko (confession)
1) How it affecting us?
2) What it is?
3) How to fix it?
4) Signs or dreams that shows that you need inhlambuluko.
Guest on the line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
Poor service delivery and general poor government services lead to the decline of resources, zero job opportunities, job losses and overall poor living conditions. How do we address these issues?
-Rural development
-Housing
-Land
-Quality of leadership /public representatives
-Economic Growth/job creation
-Crime /
-B education
Guest 1 on the line: Hon Ahmed MUNZOOR Shaik EMAM -
Parliamentary leader and chief whip of Nfp
Can anyone just become a traditional healer?
How does one know that they have a calling?
Traditional healers and social media
Guest: Professor Mbaimbai Hlati, traditional health practitioner
Guest: Mashadi Monareng, Speaker and pastorial counsellor
Bullying in the workplace
While the organizatioal costs of incivilityand toxicity are well documented, bullying at work is still problem. An estimated 48.6 Million Americans, or about 30% of the workforce, are bullied at work.
Our Dynasty
Topic: Dr. Mariam Makeba Inaugural Memorial Lecture
Music legends Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse and Abigail Kubeka have described Miriam Makeba as a strong woman, who paved the way for them and the local music industry at large.
The pair was speaking at the first-ever Miriam Makeba Memorial Lecture at the University of South Africa in Pretoria on Sunday.
Makeba - dubbed "Mama Africa" and affectionately known as "Mazi", was a renowned musician who played a significant role in the industry during the apartheid era.
She died in 2008 at the age of 76.
Guest 1 on the line: Ntshikiwane Sophy Raphesu- afro soul artist from Limpopo
Wake up and live
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What is Homeopathy?
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Why did Dr. Thols choose Homeopathy?
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What can one expect when booking a consultation with a Homeopath?
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What are the benefits of Homeopathy (to treat diseases and maintain well-being)?
MENTAL HEALTH CAUSES OVER-LOOKED 1. Why is mental health important? 2. What are the overlooked common causes of mental distress? 3. Treatment for the causes? (Lifestyle-supplements; diet; exercise)
Guest on the line : Dr Tholakele Thols Sekhukhuni (Dr Thols) - Homeopathic Doctor
I Have a Dream (manifestation)
Please share your dreams and visions with us and allow our guest to guide you through.
This morning we are doing the number cracking once again. Please send us your date your birth and we will crack the code!
Guest on line: Nkosy Mkhize (also known as Nkosy Light) - a spiritual teacher or spiritual counsellor.
Our Dynasty
community and social transformation
Understanding the DNA of the colonial state...
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How Afrikans can build parallel systems to build black sovereignty...the role of business...politics.. Laws and media
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And how can the Afrikan work to restore his indignity
Guest 1 on the line: Bishop Joshua Maponga-
Contact:
Wake up and live:"How to get your leadership licence"
Talking points,
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The importance of having a licence
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Where are we going?
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Who is coming with us?
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Leadership is manual transmission,
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Know when to use the reverse gear
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Be patient with the process
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Know when to change the flat tyre,
Guest in studio: Confidence Seleme - an award-winning author of 29 books and a Motivational Speaker and Facilitator
I would like for us to discuss not just dreams but the meaning of these dreams as that will reach a wider audience and can bring more understanding to people on what their dreams or visions entail as people seek understanding and we can bring that understanding by first explaining a few things like:
- what being in school vision or dream represents and what’s going up a stairs represents and so on... then we can go into people's dreams and explain them further
-These things are important for people to know and they can then see for themselves before going to consult someone about the meanings.
Guest on line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
Lack of service delivery and solutions
-How can we address the current energy crisis in South Africa?
-What can be done to deal with sporadic service delivery protests in our communities?
-Crime
-What is the solution to our entire service delivery challenges?
Guest 1 on the line: Hon. Steve Swart -is an African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) Member
Our Dynasty: Afrikan Kaloso (KOMA - Rites of Passage)
“Rites of passage are valued deeply by the cultures observing them, and are key to passing down cultural, social and sometimes religious teachings and traditions.
Guest 1 on the line: Makhosi Raletjatji Mabasa Bokaba
Wake up and live
Why do some people/children call their late parents or ancestors Demons?
-according to some modern churches they don't attend family funerals or unveiling?
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Families & relationships have been separated, with some children too Holy for their parents, Why?
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does Jesus have ancestors?
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Let’s talk about it & be frank but not be emotional
Guest on the line: Dr. Mashudu David Mbedzi, marriage counsellor and author of the book titled “Married but Intimately Divorced” and “Wrong: Husband, Wife, and Partner”.
Contact: 060 766 7906
I Have a Dream (manifestation)
Please share your dreams and visions with us and allow our guest to guide you through.
Guest on line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
-How can we address the current energy crisis in South Africa
What can be done to deal with sporadic service delivery protests in our communities?
Guest 1 on the line: Mr Msomi - a co-founder member of the UDM
Define focus – the centre of interest or activity (focal point); producing clear vision 2. How do you clarify your vision? – E.g. write it down, vision board – Can you interpret what you SEE? 3. Do not pay attention to distractions – negative thoughts, nay sayers, discouragement… 4. Be sure of where you are going – do a proper research – have a plan 5. Be persistent
Guest 1 on the line: Mashadi Monareng - is a speaker and pastoral counsellor.
Why are mourning practices punitive & discriminatory to women than men?
Talking points;
Does Tradition & Christianity influence discrimination of widows?
- Types of discriminatory rituals imposed on women than men;
Purpose: to prove that widow didn't kill husband ?
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Women wear black clothes for up to 12 months
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Men (widowers) put a clip of a black cloth on the arm but do not wear complete black attire
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Widows wear clothes inside out during the mourning period. What happens if the widow has to go to work?
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Jumping over the fire
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crushing eggs using thighs
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kneeling on the street and not allowed to shout
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sitting at the back of a trick or bus
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In church widows are isolated from other worshippers: or not allowed to attend church
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drinking & eating from specific cup or plate
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putting our fire using urine
Eating from the lid using left hand
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Not allowed to drink water the whole day
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prohibited from leaving home
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Not allowed to reprimand children
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assumed to have HIV & AIDS
Guest on the line: Dr. Mashudu David Mbedzi, marriage counsellor and author of the book titled “Married but Intimately Divorced” and “Wrong: Husband, Wife, and Partner”.
Topic: Lack of service delivery
-How can we address the current energy crisis in South Africa?
-What can be done to deal with sporadic service delivery protests in our communities?
-Crime
Guest 1 on the line: AZAPO National Spokesperson: Gaontebale Nodoba
Tragic Phenomenon of Father Absence and What Must Be Done About It.
Guest 1 on the line: Dr. Zulumathabo Zulu- a Doctoral Practitioner; Research Scientist & Director of the independent Madisebo University Research Institute;
The topic: “Imitation is limitation".
Talking points;
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Imitation limits your value.
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Imitation limits your happiness.
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Imitation limits your potential
Guest in studio: Confidence Seleme - an award-winning author of 29 books and a Motivational Speaker and Facilitator
Guest on line: Nkosy Mkhize (also known as Nkosy Light) - a spiritual teacher or spiritual counsellor.
Please share your dreams and visions with us and allow our guest to guide you through.
“I have been given a gift to interpret dreams, interpret numbers and provide spiritual guidance as being led by the spirit”.
Service Delivery watch
Guest 1 on the line: Themba Godi -President of the African People's Convention (APC)
Service delivery challenges:
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Poor areas vs affluent areas. This reflects the unequal society/ inequality.
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Rural areas and informal settlements: lack of very basic services like road infrastructure, water supply, toilets, electricity.
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Ward based budgeting. APC suggests that 20% of budget, as a start, be shared equally amongst all the Wards in a municipality. With a guaranteed annual budget it's easy for residents to plan, and prioritize.
IDP process, residents state their issues, officials decide which to fund, by how much and when.
- A governance system that put the people at the centre of service delivery, through people's power can bring about transparency, enhance participation and timeous delivery. There would be no service delivery uprisings.
Guest 1 on the line: Themba Godi -President of the African People's Convention (APC)
Guest in studio: One of South Africa's leading Mind-set Coaches, Quinton Sanders
Persistence refers to the ability to continue with an activity, task or goal despite facing obstacles, setbacks, difficulties or failures. It involves a mindset of determination, resilience, and grit that enables individuals to maintain their focus and commitment to achieving their desired outcomes. Persistence requires discipline, hard work, and perseverance, and it often involves developing coping strategies and problem-solving skills to overcome challenges along the way. People who are persistent do not give up easily, but instead, they learn from their mistakes and setbacks, adjust their approach as needed, and keep pushing forward until they achieve their goals.
Guest on line: Nkosy Mkhize (also known as Nkosy Light) - a spiritual teacher or spiritual counsellor.
I Have a Dream (manifestation)
Please share your dreams and visions with us and allow our guest to guide you through.
Guest on line: Nkosy Mkhize (also known as Nkosy Light) - a spiritual teacher or spiritual counsellor.
Guest 1 on the line: Harry Mazibuko, spokesperson of the bereaved families
Lily Mine Tragedy - No closure for families seven years later
It's been seven years since Lily Mine in Mpumalanga collapsed and trapped a container underground.
At the time, three employees, Pretty Nkambule, Yvonne Mnisi and Solomon Nyirenda were inside the container.
The families of the victims are still awaiting answers after the mine owners and government failed to assist them and retrieve the bodies.
The Black Goddess
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African Feminine Power in History, Culture and Politics
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The Divine Feminine in Spirituality, Culture and Struggle
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Decolonizing African Culture: Restoration of the divine feminine without abandoning or subduing the masculine.
- Love and War in the African Liberation struggle.
Guest in studio: Confidence Seleme - an award-winning author of 29 books and a Motivational Speaker and Facilitator
Wake up and live :"The demands of a dream".
The talking points are:
- The price of time
- The price of talent.
- The price of commitment
Kind of relationship or marriages (Convenience relationship)
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looking for love or commitment in a wrong place
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You are needed not loved
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You are an option not a priority
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Parallel financial visions and objectives
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Some people don't want commitment
Guest on the line: Dr. Mashudu David Mbedzi, marriage counsellor and author of the book titled “Married but Intimately Divorced” and “Wrong: Husband, Wife, and Partner”.
Poor service delivery and general poor government services lead to the decline of resources, zero job opportunities, job losses and overall poor living conditions. How do we address these issues?
- Impact of coalition government on service delivery
-The never ending motions of no confidence
-How do we address Crime in South Africa?
-Your thoughts on the energy crisis?
Guest 1 on the line: Zama Ntshona - National Spokesperson of the African Transformation Movement ATM,
Guest on line: Guest on the line: Adrian Nelson -Holistic Wellness Practitioner
I Have a Dream (manifestation)
Please share your dreams and visions with us and allow our guest to guide you through.
Guest 1 on the line: Hon. Velenkosini Fiki Hlabisa is a South African politician and former teacher and the President of the Inkatha Freedom Party
Poor service delivery and general poor government services lead to the decline of resources, zero job opportunities, job losses and overall poor living conditions. How do we address these issues?
-What is the state of service delivery now compared to the mid-90s?
- Impact of coalition government on service delivery
-The never ending motions of no confidence
Our Dynasty
Guest 1 on the line: Advocate Kagiso Maphalle is a customary law expert who has done research on woman-to-woman marriages in South Africa
Topic: Woman –to-Woman Marriages
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What are woman-to-woman marriages?
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How did you come across these marriages?
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Where are they found?
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Are they still being practiced in recent times?
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What are some of the challenges you have come across researching these marriages?
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What have you learnt from researching these marriages?
I did research on woman-to-woman marriages for both my Masters and PhD but coming from different angles. The marriages are found in both the Balobedu and BaPedi cultures
Guest in studio: Confidence Seleme - an award-winning author of 29 books and a Motivational Speaker and Facilitator
Wake up and live
Topic: "Discovering the leader in the mirror".
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What do you see in the mirror?
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The dirty-mirror effect
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Cleaning the mirror
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Self-developmental areas for leaders
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Defining leadership
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The struggles of leadership
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Turning mirrors into windows
Guest on line:Makhosi Mdladla from Chatsworth
I Have a Dream (manifestation)
Please share your dreams and visions with us and allow our guest to guide you through.
Guest 1 on the line: His Worship Mayor Cllr Mfeka- Mayor | Ndwedwe Local Municipality
Service Delivery watch
We are Unpacking service delivery in Ndwedwe.
Guest 1 on the line: Dr. Zulumathabo Zulu- s a Doctoral Practitioner; Research Scientist & Director of the independent Madisebo University Research Institute;
Our Dynasty
This morning we are talking about African Philosophy of Truth.
Guest in studio: One of South Africa's leading Mind-set Coaches, Quinton Sanders
Mindset coaching helps people overcome their own unique set of beliefs. For example, people with a fixed mindset may believe that they were born with a certain talent or skill. In contrast, those with a growth mindset understand that their natural talent is not a fixed trait, but something that they can develop. For example, the book The Talent Code discusses the role of practice and learning in developing a growth mindset. When you understand the power of your mindset, you can achieve more. To be a high achiever, you must stop thinking of your inability or fixed skills. You should stop comparing yourself with others, and instead work for your own capacity. No one can become the best, but you can always strive to be better than you were yesterday. Mindset coaching can help you develop a growth mindset and become a high achiever.
Guest 1 on the line: Menzi ka Gudu Maseko –Africologist
Topic: Women and Power in Post-colonial Afrika
Guest on the line: Dr. Mashudu David Mbedzi, marriage counsellor and author of the book titled “Married but Intimately Divorced” and “Wrong: Husband, Wife, and Partner”.
How to change Negative Thoughts into Positive Actions?
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Quiet the negative inner voice
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Learn to cope under negative pressure
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Are negative thoughts affecting every area of your life?
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Get to know your inner child (sub consciousness) e.g. emotional memories or emotional pain
*Negative thoughts can take many forms (also called 10 distorted thinking patterns)
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polarised thinking (e.g. I have failed)
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Overgeneralisation (this always happens to me; I will never find anyone; I always have bad luck)
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Mental filtering (When I had a business, money, friends, wonderful partner....I was only focussing on.....(stop self-blame)
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Mind reading (When my partner introduced me to friends/family I was sitting thinking they hate me)
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Catastrophizing (am going to lose my clients, my job)
Emotional reasoning (The time my ex- manager suggested I apply for a better position.... I thought I will not get the job anyway...?)
"Should statements"...( I should be waking up early. l...Should be... now I blame myself)
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Personalizing & Blame (I can't do anything right...I must have done something wrong...( delete Inner child)
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change Negativity to Neutrality (This is impossible but let's try a different approach....)
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be brutally honest with yourself (identify areas to change)
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STOP feeling sorry for yourself
How to change Negative Thoughts into Positive Actions?
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Quiet the negative inner voice
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Learn to cope under negative pressure
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Are negative thoughts affecting every area of your life?
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Get to know your inner child (sub consciousness) e.g. emotional memories or emotional pain
*Negative thoughts can take many forms (also called 10 distorted thinking patterns)
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polarised thinking (e.g. I have failed)
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Overgeneralisation (this always happens to me; I will never find anyone; I always have bad luck)
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Mental filtering (When I had a business, money, friends, wonderful partner....I was only focussing on.....(stop self-blame)
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Mind reading (When my partner introduced me to friends/family I was sitting thinking they hate me)
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Catastrophizing (am going to lose my clients, my job)
Emotional reasoning (The time my ex- manager suggested I apply for a better position.... I thought I will not get the job anyway...?)
"Should statements"...( I should be waking up early. l...Should be... now I blame myself)
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Personalizing & Blame (I can't do anything right...I must have done something wrong...( delete Inner child)
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change Negativity to Neutrality (This is impossible but let's try a different approach....)
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be brutally honest with yourself (identify areas to change)
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STOP feeling sorry for yourself
Guest on the line: Dr. Mashudu David Mbedzi, marriage counsellor and author of the book titled “Married but Intimately Divorced” and “Wrong: Husband, Wife, and Partner”.
Guest on the line: Dr. Mashudu David Mbedzi, marriage counsellor and author of the book titled “Married but Intimately Divorced” and “Wrong: Husband, Wife, and Partner”.
How to change Negative Thoughts into Positive Actions?
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Quiet the negative inner voice
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Learn to cope under negative pressure
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Are negative thoughts affecting every area of your life?
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Get to know your inner child (sub consciousness) e.g. emotional memories or emotional pain
*Negative thoughts can take many forms (also called 10 distorted thinking patterns)
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polarised thinking (e.g. I have failed)
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Overgeneralisation (this always happens to me; I will never find anyone; I always have bad luck)
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Mental filtering (When I had a business, money, friends, wonderful partner....I was only focussing on.....(stop self-blame)
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Mind reading (When my partner introduced me to friends/family I was sitting thinking they hate me)
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Catastrophizing (am going to lose my clients, my job)
Emotional reasoning (The time my ex- manager suggested I apply for a better position.... I thought I will not get the job anyway...?)
"Should statements"...( I should be waking up early. l...Should be... now I blame myself)
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Personalizing & Blame (I can't do anything right...I must have done something wrong...( delete Inner child)
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change Negativity to Neutrality (This is impossible but let's try a different approach....)
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be brutally honest with yourself (identify areas to change)
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STOP feeling sorry for yourself
Guest on line: Makhosi Andile Ngubane
I Have a Dream (manifestation)
Please share your dreams and visions with us and allow our guest to guide you through.
Guest 1 on the line: Makhosi Raletjatji Mabasa Bokaba
African Calendar and Spirituality
Guest: Gontse Maduma, Talent Acquisition Lead, Sub-Saharan Africa at Mondelēz International.
- How to make your CV stand out from the rest
- What recruiters are looking for during the hiring process
- How to know when you're ready for a promotion
- Finding the right mentor and sponsor
- Careers in the FMCG industry that young people can consider
Guest on the line: Dr. Mashudu David Mbedzi, marriage counsellor and author of the book titled “Married but Intimately Divorced” and “Wrong: Husband, Wife, and Partner”.
The power to achieve the impossible is in you
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redefine your goals
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compete with yourself than people you don't know
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stop seeking validation, but validate yourself
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stop pleasing people who consider you as an option
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invest in relationships that add value to your life
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Accept that failure gives birth to success
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seek inspiration from positivity
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Never accept mediocrity
I Have a Dream (manifestation)
Please share your dreams and visions with us and allow our guest to guide you through.
Guest : Makhosi Andile Ngubane
Guest 1 on the line: Sammylee Jardim –Secretary and a member of the Troyeville Community
Guest 2 on the line: Thapelo Machaka -the deputy chairperson of the community policing forum in Troyeville
Guest 3 on the line: Chairperson of the Troyeville community- Patrick Kakana
This morning we are talking to the community of Troyeville in Johannesburg and related areas about challenges facing this residence of Gauteng.
Guest on line: Nkosy Mkhize (also known as Nkosy Light) - a spiritual teacher or spiritual counsellor
Please share your dreams and visions with us and allow our guest to guide you through.
Guest 1 on the line: Dr. Zulumathabo Zulu- s a Doctoral Practitioner; Research Scientist & Director of the independent Madisebo University Research Institute
Our Dynasty Letsema was based on the philosophy of Ubuntu or Botho (which means caring, loving, sharing and supporting one another). That is, many Africans voluntarily assisted other community members and vice versa to plough, sow and harvest. This important indigenous practice continued from generation to generation.
Guest: Phumzile Mthembu -Founder of ZMCoach My Mind
Phumzile Mthembu is a lifecoach who uses her NPC ‘ZMCoach My Mind’ to change the status quo of declining mental health amongst young children.
Among their objectives as an NPC is reducing distress and premature mortality related to mental illness as well as reducing stigma and increasing community participation and increase access to preventative services to at risk populations.
Guest: Adekunle Owolabi – Researcher, Journalist and social commentator
#HongKongRugbyTournament
Hong Kong’s rugby sevens tournament returns after 3 years
#Ukraine
Ukraine allies slam IOC, say 'not a single reason' to lift olympics ban on athletes from Russia and Belarus
#Mkhwebane
Mkhwebane sticks to her guns that money moved in CR17 campaign bank accounts
#ThaboBester #NandiphaMagodumana
Thabo Bester’s girlfriend Dr Nandipha Magudumana not registered doctor with HPCSA
#PopeFrancis
Pope Francis To Spend 'Few Days' In Hospital For Respiratory Infection
#KamalaHarris
Kamala Harris visits Ghana’s ‘slave castle,’ emphasizes learning from history
Guest: Mpumelelo Mashifane, journalist, Social commentator and publisher at 013 Newz
Trending News
Guest: Lynne Zurnamer, Owner of Oz Healthcare and co-founder of Endomentriosis-SA. She is a nursing sister and health coach and has had endomentriosis for many years
Wellness Corner: Treatment for Endomentriosis
Guest: Dr Sindeep Bhana. Head of endocrinology and metabolism at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic hospital and private practice at Center for advance medicine in Waverley, JHB.
Wellness Corner – Obesity :How Do We Tackle It And Have Necissary Conversations Regarding It?
Guest: Silas Howarth, co-founder and director of The Cannabis Expo.
PLANTING SEEDS -THE CANNABIS EXPO
Guest: Adekunle owolabi – Journalist, researcher and social commentator
#Tinubu #PeterObi
#Zuma #Karyn
#SAConstitution #NationalConferance
#ThaboBester
#DonaldTrump #StormyDaniels
Guest: Puleng Molebatsi – Liestyle and entertainment journalist
Scandal #SocialMediaBacklash after hiring an #AllegedAbuser #ZiziKodwa visits #ConnieChiume & #GloriaBosmanFamilies #BrookeShields #SexualAssaults #Oscars #HistoricWins #BujyBikwa #RIPCostaTitch
Guest: Thandeka Vabaza is currently the deputy Chairperson of the Cultural Creative Industries Federation of South Africa in the Eastern Cape since 2022.
Should they want to bond, how do they do this? Whose responsibility is it to create opportunity for this bonding?
Guest: Mamanese Matlabe Mathule -Transformational Speaker, Facilitator, Life & Relationship coach, Radio & TV Contributer -Presenter- Founder Makoti & Mamazala Retreats birthing Family Camps.
Guest: Public Health at UWC, but also a board member of TB Proof. A civil society organization.
NGO FEATURE - TB PROOF (AND A FOCUS ON TUBERCOLOSIS)
#20thOfMarch #RwandaSportSpending #RahimaMoosa #BonganiBaloyi #ActionSA #RapeStats #Migrants #USBorderSecurity
Guest: Lorato Thsenkeng – CEO and founder of Decode communications
Guest: Nkosana Mdluli – Entertainment and lifestyle commentator
#NomzamoMbatha
#AneleMdoda #Fearless Ambassador
#MetroFMAwards
#RIPMarkPilgrim
#ChrissRock #NetflixSpecial #WillSmith
Guest:Gareth Meyer (Punkfontein Guitar & Vocals)
Format: Single (Original)
Artists: Punkfontein featuring Meel Vignetting
Genre: Pop / Pop Rock / Pop Punk / Hyperpop
Nokweja Chicken Farm is currently running online classes to teach people how start and run their own poultry farms.
Guest: Nondumiso Mbongwa from KZN at Ixopo - Director of Nokweja Chicken Farm
Guest: Nicky Rowbotham is a founder, business leader and author of 7 Steps to Finding Flow and Embrace Your Elegant Power.
What is the difference, and how do you ensure you deal with issues and traumas such that you don't have you repeat a cycle?
#Boyz2MenTour #NordStreamBlasts investigation #NEHAWU #PublicSectorWageStrike #FeesMustFall #WitsProtest
Guest: Adekunle Owolabi – Researcher, Journalist and social commentator
Guest: Moloko Semenya - Registered Wellness Counsellor, a Certified Life Coach and an HR Specialist
Guest: Mpumelelo Mashifane – Journalist, social commentator and publisher of 013News
SAGreyListed #UCTIntericVC #NigerianElections #TurkiyeInvestigations #ANC # DeRuyterCharges
Guest: Nkosana Mdluli – Entertainment and lifestyle commentator
KabeloMabalane #Rkelly #Azania #KingTha #Eminem #ReasonablyShady
Artistry #JSomething #AKANewAlbum
NGO Profile - Inmed South Africa
Guest: Unathi Sihlahla - Director for INMED South Africa as well as Director for INMED Aquaponics Social Enterprise (INMED ASE)
Guest: Nicky Rowbotham – Intuitive Wellness Coach , author and speak
Wellness Corner – Trauma and its impact on love and relationship
Trending News
#AKA #MemorialService
#Cele on #CrimeStats
#TIBZ
#NigeriaElections
#NorthKorea #CounterAttack
Guest: Adekunle Owolabi – Journalist, Researcher And Social Commentator
NGO PROFILE - Education Africa pins their focus on providing Poverty alleviation through Education.
Guest: Joan Lithgow
Guest: Sipho Mbele - Author, Actor and Lifecoach
Wellness Corner - 5 Love Lessons From Sipho Mbele Taken From His Book - Take It From Me
Guest: Adekunle Owolabi- Journalist, researcher and social commentator
#Bushiri #RIPAKA #ForbesFamily
#NigeriaElections #AyobMungalee #UCTRegistrations
Pinky Mashiane, founder and president of United Domestic Workers Of South Africa (UDWOSA), has been organising and advancing policies on behalf of Domestic workers since 2000.
Guest: Pinky Mashiane – Activist and president of the United Domestic Workers of South Africa (UDWOSA)
Mecury Retrograde is said to refer to these periods as times when Mercury is in apparent retrograde motion, or simply ”Mercury retrograde.”
Guest: Dr Anesu Mbizvo is an experienced yoga and meditation teacher, medical doctor, and proud Founder and Co-owner of the pioneering inclusive yoga studio and wellness center The Nest Space.
Guest: Mpumelelo Mashifane – Journalist, Social Commentator and publisher of 013 news
#Tembisa #StateOfDisaster
#RIPAKA #EarthQuakes #RealMadrid
SboNdaba Dance is a registered NPC focused on creating employment by building both a professional capacity and professional platforms for the under-developed performing arts industry in South Africa. As local dancers embark on their professional training, SboNdaba Dance equips them with a wide range of performances and other vitally important skills in order to increase dancer’s ability to sustain themselves in the arts industry.
Guest: Sbonakaliso Ndaba - Award-winning choreographer
Today marks ‘Safer Internet Day 2023’ with celebrations and learning based around the theme ‘Want to talk about it?
Guest: Polly Sekwala - Ilizwe Lam Project Manager at Digify Africa
This morning we profile Siphelele Siyaya’s journey into pig farming and pork trading operating under her company Madlikivane Piggery company.
Guest: Siphelele Siyaya –Pig farmer and Madlikivane Piggery company
Guest: Migthi Jaime – Researcher, Analyst And Social / Political Commentator
Trending News
#Phalatse
#Tiger Recaptured
#Eff & #Ifp
#Sjava #Isibuko
#BorisJohnson on #Putin
#TyreNichols'Arrest
Guest: Paula Quinsee - Relationship Expert, author of 'Embracing Conflict' and 'Embracing No' works both with individuals and organisations
WELLNESS CORNER – HOW TO MAKE PEACE WITH AGING.
NEW SINGLE RELEASE – NTSAKO
Guest: J.Khronik -Artist/producer/songwriter and recording label owner
Born in Xigalo, a small town in Limpopo, Ripfumelo John “J.Khronik” Nkuna, he moved to Johannesburg and work with such artist like, DMB, Mzee, Theo from Mafikizolo, Mchangani, and Tukay etc.
He’s a producer/rapper/singer and songwriter
Art Friday – Buzz Market
Guest: Paula Osborne- Founder of the Buzz Market
The Buzz is a local, community market that started out of necessity during the COVID lockdown. Now a regular Saturday feature in the heart of Westville.
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ART FRIDAY – WITH A FOCUS ON DURBAN THIS WEEK
Guest: Emma Durden - Director of Twist Theatre Development Projects
***THE FRESHA THEATRE FESTIVAL
The Fresha Theatre Festival has been resurrected post-Covid, and this time emerges as three mini street festivals to be held in Umlazi on Saturday 28 January
Guest: Adekunle Owolabi – Journalist, researcher and social commentator
BeyonceInDubai #PatrickShai #BritneySpears #Akon #JustinBieber
Some people have an ability to bounce back when they face any challenges or adversities? Is it strength or resilience?
Jonie Peddie - CEO of Resilient People
Help2read Is A Non-Profit Organization Focused On Literacy Development And Community Strengthening Through Education And Youth Promotion.
Guest: Lynn Cumpsty-Steyn - CEO of help2read
According to Christo van der Rheede, an executive director at Agri SA,
The price of some staple food groups is expected to rise as load shedding takes its toll on the agricultural sector.
The Agricultural Union, Agri Northern Cape, has also warned that if loadshedding persists, crops will fail and that could lead to food shortages and higher price. As part of the agricultural sector is calling for Eskom to exempt it from loadshedding to avoid a disaster
Guest: Christo van der Rheede, an executive director at Agri SA
Guest: Janet Nkosi, Co - founder The Nathinkosi Foundation
NGO PROFILE - THE NATHINKOSI FOUNDATION
The Nathinkosi Foundation was established in 2019 to change the narrative of the underprivileged members of society. This foundation was birthed through real life experiences of the siblings Nkosinathi and Ntombi Nkosi in the township they reside in.
Guest: Mr Sipho Mbhele-Actor, Lifecoach and Author Of A Man's Perspective
WELLNESS CORNER – How Does One Effectively Support Someone Who Is Anxious Our Going Through A Difficult Time?
We ask this as 2022 matric learners wait for their results & parents are looking for ways to support them.
Guest: Lorato Tshenkeng – CEO and founder of decode communications
#GlobalEnergyCrisis
#SassaMunicipalDebt
#BlackOuts #Eskom
#LeGraet #SexualHarrassment #FrenchFootball
#SearchFoSheba #Tiger
Guest : Zikhona Buyeye, a junior researcher at the Agricultural Research Council’s Natural Resources and Engineering Division,
How does it help in manifesting? What is the proper way to put it together? Can you ever put too many things on the board?
Guest: Phephile Kgaudi – Founder of the Vision Board Movement
Green Camp Gallery is an urban farm, an art gallery and a museum. They are an non-profit organisation working with sustainable community development.
Guest: Xolani Hlongwa – Director of Green Camp Gallery Project
Teaching kids about nutrition, and how their bodies can respond positively or negatively depending on what they consume, is so important to every parent. As a parent, I love their vitality I get to enjoy when their bodies are well supported nutritionally with food.
Guest: Melissa Lainn Wellness | Integrative Nutrition Health Coac
The Cool Dad Foundation is a non-profit organization that was established in 2012 by Bongani Luvalo and a network of friends in Kwa-Thema, located in the East Rand after the realisation that many fathers play very little active role in the development and upbringing of their children. In the 70s and 80s a movement of fashion lovers became strong, those who loved good quality brands saw themselves as a group with more social relevance and they enjoyed the applause cheerleading. They dressed in razor cardigans, Brentwood and if they wearing a Florsheim or Saxon shoe and these shoes were called Rashushu in a township lingo which meant “expensive and good quality shoes”.
Guest: Bongani Luvalo – Founder of Cool Dad Foundation and School Lashushu Shoes
When does healthy competition turn unhealthy?
When does one discern when competition has crossed the line over to unhealthy?
What should the purpose of competition be?
Guest: Joni Peddie - Behavioural Strategist and has been an entrepreneur for the last 27 years. She is the CEO of Resilient People.
NGO PROFILE - NOSH FOOD RESCUE
Nosh Food Rescue was founded in 2015 and officially registered as a non-profit in 2017. The non-profit shared what they will do differently this year, with knowledge of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Guest : Hanneke van Linge, founder and CEO of Nosh Food Rescue.
WELLNESS CORNER – HOW DOES ONE DEAL WITH SELF DISSAPOINTMENT?
What are these steps of dealing with disappointment?
Where do you start?
Guest: Sipho Mbele – Author, Actor and Life Coach
Guest: Adekunle Owolabi – Journalist, researcher and social commentator
A WRAP OF THE WEEKS ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Guest: Louis Pulzone- Group CEO of LFP Group. LFP Agri is one of the companies in LFP group
PLANTING SEEDS (REPLAY) - Lfp Agri, A South African Provider Of Sustainable Agricultural Transformation Solutions, Aims To Unlock The Potential Of Agriculture In Alexander Township With The Implementation Of Their Incubation Training Programmes And Hydro Coops.
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TRENDING NEWS
1.Lula da Silva to be inaugurated as Brazil president.
Sophie Mokoena, SABC International editor joins Francis herd of SABC Full view to discuss this.
2. Education NGO warns of shortage of teachers in years to come
School Days CEO Paul Paul Esterhuizen spoke to Francis Herd on SABC Full View.
3. Driver fatigue and road safety in the spotlight as Francis herd chats to Mary Phadi President of Truckers Association of South Africa, following the tanker that exploded in Boksburg over the weekend, killing 27 people, the Trucking Association of South Africa is advocating for a dual driver system in the hopes of minimizing accidents involving trucks.
Guest : Thato Molope, Cuplings Foundation Director of Operations
Ngo Feature – Cuplings Foundation
The Cuplings Foundation is a registered South African based menstrual health awareness foundation (NPC) that provides specially made menstrual Cup kits for women and children across Africa who need them most.
Guest: Adekunle Owolabi - Researcher, Analyst and journalist
BaraCableTheft #Eskom #EskomSoldierDeployment #Taliban #SouthAfricaDenounces #MyanmarExecutions
Guest: Theodore Jantjies - South African Actor
Platform 9 -Homecoming is a collaboration between three childhood friends who coincidentally all first gained notoriety as local soapie stars.
Guest : Dr Hennie Fisher of the Department of Consumer and Food Sciences
Why is the smell of grilled meat so intoxicating and how we can capture its essence? A new device that allows for precise and reproducible production of plant-derived smoke that can be captured and analysed
Guest: Mpumelelo Mashifane – Journalist, social commentator and publisher of 013news
#JukskeiRiver drowning: 7 more bodies of churchgoers recovered
#PhalaPhala
Ramaphosa recused from ANC NWC meeting
#WorldCup
World Cup without booze makes for 'different' atmosphere
#Iran prosecutor general signals ‘morality police’ suspended
Guest: Mamanese Mathule, Transformational Speaker, Facilitator, Life & Relationship coach, Radio & TV Contributer -Presenter- Founder Makoti & Mamazala Retreats birthing Family Camps
Guest: Nico Ann Jansen - From BHBW Bothaville in the Freestate
We spoke to the only female contestant.
Guest: Adekunle Owolabi - Researcher, Journalist and social commentator
COSATU #Ramaphosa #Eskom #JanisWalusProtest #Trump #UCTViceChancellor
Guest: Paula Quinsee - Relationship Expert, author of 'Embracing Conflict' and 'Embracing No' works both with individuals and organisations
What should this plan entail?
PLANTING THE SEEDS - The National African Farmers' Union (NAFU SA) was established in 1991 with the aim of creating a "home" for thousands of black farmers who had previously been excluded from mainstream agriculture. At the time of its formation there was no farmer organisation operating at national level in South Africa.
Guest: Mr Matsepe Matlala – Farmer and President of the National African Farmers Union (NAFU)
Guest: Linda Sikhakhane - Jazz musician
South African Composer and Saxophonist Linda Sikhakhane announces the release of his third album with respected Independent label Ropeadope.
Guest: Ms Thulile Khanyile - Founder of Nka'Thuto Edu Propeller
Nka’Thuto Edu Propeller is a Non-Profit Organisation established in April 2016 and officially registered in January 2017.
Guest: Kenneth Ramaano - Founder of spot run
Wellness Corner – How To Stay Fit Throughout The Festive Season
How will you be able to stay the course?
Calls for govt, private sector to invest in farming
PLANTING THE SEEDS
Calls for govt, private sector to invest in farming
Young farmers from Bizana in the Eastern Cape have called on the government and the private sector to invest in farming to eradicate joblessness and poverty in the area.
Unemployment in the region is rife and the Alfred Nzo district has been identified as the poorest in the country. The Mbizana-based organization, Youth in Agriculture and Rural Development, says scores of young people have taken an interest in farming. They say there are hundreds of hectares of arable land but there's a lack of support to utilize it and create employment.
Guest:
Guest: Mighti Jaime - Researcher, Analyst and social and political commentator
A WRAP OF THE WEEKS ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Guest: Mpumelelo Mashifane – Journalist, social commentator and publisher of 013news
#JoyOfJazz
#NPA reviewing all #TRCCases
# Tripartite Alliance #WalusReleaseProtest
#AmazuluKing
#Racism
Guest: Joni Peddie is a Behavioural Strategist and has been an entrepreneur for the last 27 years. She is the CEO of Resilient People.
Guest : Ntunja - Music Artist She is a Singer /Songwriter Member of The Mahotella Queens Basadi in Music Awards Nominee(Traditional Artist)
The singer-songwriter, Amanda Nokuthula Nkosi’s career started in 2006 when she joined a jazz band, Sunshine as a vocalist.
Guest: Adekunle owolabi - Researcher, Analyst and social commentator
CorrectionalServices #Tanzania #DJSumbody #HaitisCholera
How do you set boundries in such a relationship? When its broken, how do you mend it?
Guest: Mamanese Matlabe Mathule- Transformational Speaker, Facilitator, Life & Relationship coach, Radio & TV Contributer -Presenter- Founder Makoti & Mamazala Retreats birthing Family Camps.
Also, Agricultural industry body Agri SA has warned that an above-inflation increase in the national minimum wage in a difficult economic climate will threaten the financial viability of many farmers as input costs rise.
Guest: Johan Wege – Chair of labour at Agri SA
Guest : Tumi Sole, Corporate Attorney and founder of #CountryDuty
NGO Profile - Country Duty
CountryDuty is an NPO registered with the Department of Social Development. It is a social movement comprising South Africans from diverse backgrounds, creed and race.
Guest : Tumi Sole, Corporate Attorney and founder of #CountryDuty
Guest: Joni Peddie- the CEO of Resilient People
Wellness Corner – Workplace Family - Does It Exist?
But, in today’s workplace climate, is it advisable for someone to be emotionally invested in a job, or company?
How far should the relationship with work, and work colleagues extend?
PLANTING THE SEEDS : A look at 2022 SA Top 10 Sauvignon Blanc
Guest : Bonnievale Wines head winemaker Marthinus Rademeyer
MenAndMentalHealth How do we encourage men to open up about their mental health struggles?
Guest: Sipho Mbhele – Author, Life coach and Actor
Guest: Alphatik Rabjanyane - Co-Founder & Head of Training and Development at Africa Institute of Multimedia – AIM, Founder and CEO at Aliphatik as well as musician.
Born and bred in Tzaneen, Limpopo Province; Aliphatik is a dance music producer, composer, DJ, sound engineer and entrepreneur based in South Africa.
Guest: Meshack Mavuso - Award-winning and renowned stage, film, and television actor and director
The six-time Naledi Theatre Award-winning musical Shaka Zulu: The Gaping Wound directed by Meshack Mavuso Magabane, makes its way back to stage to
dazzle audiences at the South African State Theatre (SAST) from 8 to 27 November 2022.
Guest : Koketso Baloyi – Co Founder of Diatla Tshweu farm
AGRICULTURE FEATURE -WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE – FARMING AS A BUSINESS
Koketso Baloyi runs Diatla Tshweu farm, which she and her husband founded in 2019. She spent most of her childhood on the Hoekfontein farms, where she was raised until she was nine years old.
Guest: Sipho Mbele Actor. author. Relationship Coach and Motivational Speaker
WELLNESS CORNER – DECEMBER HOLIDAYS - HOW TO CREATE A BALANCE, FOR THOSE WORKING, AND THOSE TAKING LEAVE
What to consider when scheduling your work and personal roster (Remote Family visits on going emakhaya, play time for yourself, partner, friends, Work, business, and so on) What do you priorotise? And how does it affect how you will start the year in 2023?
Guest: Mighti Jaime – Researcher, Analyst and Social / Political commentator
‘Smash Afrika admitted Msaki affair’
Western Cape police confirm rescue of 8-year-old Abirah Dekhta
In a statement, authorities said the girl was rescued in a shack in Town Two in Khayelitsha following a joint-operation
Longwe Twala’s name features again in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial
Meyiwa's childhood friend, Tumelo Madlala, returned to the witness stand for cross-examination on Monday.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial: Kelly Khumalo's lawyers denied access to courtroom
American actor John Aniston dies aged 89
News of his death was announced by his daughter, actress Jennifer Aniston on Monday.
Istanbul: Six dead, dozens wounded in Turkey explosion
Guest: Dr. Marc Aguirre, HOPE worldwide SA's (HWSA) Country Director
NGO PROFILE - HOPE WORLDWIDE SOUTH AFRICA (HWSA)
Guest: Mpumelelo Mashifane – Journalist, social commentator and publisher of 013news
GlobalPandemicFund
BrianTemba #RamaphosaStepAside #CivilServants #Fedusa #IranRiots
Guest: Lynne Zurnamer - Publicist, Passionate Patient Advocate. Founder Endometriosis SA, Owner: Oz Healthcare Communications
WELLNESS CORNER – HOW DOES ENDOMETREOSIS AFFECT QUALITY OF LIFE?
Guest: Adekunle Owolabi Researcher, analyst, journalist and Social Commentator
A WRAP OF THE WEEKS ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
-Basketball player Brittney Griner moved to Russian penal colony -Russian penal colonies are known for their harsh -Kenyans can now travel visa-free to South Africa -SA loan deal with France, Germany for clean energy hailed as major step forward -Elon Musk kills Twitter’s ‘Official’ badge and gray checkmark just hours after launch -Russia orders troop withdrawal from Ukraine’s Kherson city
Guest: Mighty Jamie – Analyst, researcher and Political /social commentator
A WRAP OF THE WEEKS ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Guest: Mighty Jamie – Analyst, researcher and Political /social commentator
Life Esidimeni inquiry: Manamela denies hiding key info about patient deaths
Rwanda accuses Congo of fighter jet ‘provocation’
ANCWL task team wants Ramaphosa to serve second term with woman deputy
Civil servants gear up for massive strike as wage impasse drags on
19 killed after plane plunges into Lake Victoria in Tanzania
Sonia Booth accuses Matthew Booth of infidelity in series of Instagram posts
Guest: Paula Quinsee - Relationship Expert, author of 'Embracing Conflict' and 'Embracing No' works both with individuals and organisations
WELLNESS CORNER – What Is an Existential Crisis, and How Do you Break Through It?
This type of crisis is said to likely follow deep despair or a significant event, such as a major trauma or a major loss. A few causes of an existential crisis may include: guilt about something.
What does the experience of an existential crisis look and feel like?
How does one navigate the emotions? And the process?
Guest : Ms Daniela Gennrich, Coordinator of the We Will Speak Out Coalition, which is hosting the Secretariat of 2 wider bodies- a national Collective called Faith Action to End GBV and a Global movement for Gender Justice called Side by Side.
NGO PROFILE - We Will Speak Out South Africa (WWSOSA)
Faith Action to End GBV. And together we offer a Faith Leaders' Gender Transformation programme to equip faith leaders to become change agents in their faith institutions.
Guest: Mpumelelo Mashifane – Journalist, publisher of 013News and social commentator
TerryPheto
Zuma
Ghana
Mantashe
Mtn8
Mtn8 Most MTN8 title winners list: Orlando Pirates close in on stagnant Kaizer Chiefs #TerryPheto Terry Pheto vows to co-operate fully as police probe fraud allegations to the tune of millions #Zuma Zuma wants Judge Koen to step down because of perceptions he believes in Downer's innocence
Twitter Twitter Inc has begun laying off employees under its new owner, Elon Musk. The San Francisco-based social media giant on Friday started laying off staff, expected to number up to 3,700 people, half of its workforce #Ghana More than 1,000 protesters marched through Ghana’s capital Accra on Saturday, calling for the resignation of President Nana Akufo-Addo amid an economic crisis that has hammered the cedi currency and seen fuel and food costs spiral to record levels. #Mantashe According to Minister Mantashe, Developed countries must help foot SA's energy transition bill
Guest: Sipho Mbele – Author, Actor and Life Coach
Wellness Corner – The Importance Of personal Debriefing And Reflecting
What other benefits life in debriefing and self-reflecting?
What are the steps to take in doing this?
Guest: Dr Zulumathabo Zulu is a doctoral practitioner; a metaphysical scientist; a cosmologist; a technological inventor
God/The Universe / Ancestors speak to us in many different ways. Creating moments of stillness and connection in our lives helps us to listen to the messages.
To make sense of this, there has been mention of intuition, sign, synchronicity, or deep inner knowing that comes from a higher power and rejection / closes or open doors.
How do you discern what messages aim to tell you? Is there a best time to get this communication?
To help us understand this we are joined by…
Guest: Adekunle Owolabi – Researcher, Analyst, Journalist and Social Commentator
GBVFSummit,
BusisiweMkhwebane,
Krugersdorp,
ElonMusk,
PSAPicket
Religious leaders have been blamed for turning a blind eye on Gender-Based Violence, specifically within churches. This was mentioned at the Presidential Summit on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide in Johannesburg on Wednesday. The parliamentary inquiry into Busisiwe Mkhwebane's fitness to hold office has heard evidence of how she feared for her life and of being poisoned. PSA vows to take fight for better wages to picket line on Thursday The union is set to kick off its pickets on Thursday across the country following deadlocked wage negotiations. Elon Musk says may take 'weeks' for banned Twitter accounts to be restored GP police discover 19 bodies of alleged illegal miners in Krugersdorp It's unclear how the alleged illegal miners widely known as “zama zamas” died and police said they didn't suspect any foul play.
Guest: Hermien Louw -CEO Samaritan's Feet South Africa
The story for SA started in 2012. Here almost 100 000 pairs of shoes have been distributed to children and vulnerable persons in our country. 1000s of volunteers have connected with these children individually and more and more organisations take hands with us as they experience the impact personally.
Guest: Paula Quinsee - Relationship Expert, author of 'Embracing Conflict' and 'Embracing No' works both with individuals and organisations
Divorce is a difficult process to go through. It’s emotionally fraught and even the most civilised of break-ups can take a real mental toll, take it from someone that’s been through it!
How do you overcome these?
How do you start over? Where do you start?
To help us unpack these questions, we are joined by…
Guest: Mpumelelo Mashifane – Journalist, social commentator and publisher of 013 News
SandtonBombThreat #BrazilElections #LoadShedding #MatricExams
ZuluCoronation #KingMisuzulu
Guest: Malose Mokgotho – Co Founder of the South African Agricultural Graduates Association Or SAAGA
Guest: Mighty Jaime – Researcher, Analyst and social commentator
RishiSunak #StateCaptureReport #MphoPhalatse #SAFashionWeek #EnhleMbaliMlotshwa
S.A Media And Content Creators Become The First To Experience 100% Natural Caribbean Sea Island Opening in 2022, Isla Arena off the coast of Cartagena is a 100% natural exclusive paradise made of sustainable resources. South African media practitioners and social media content creators are spending 10 days on the island getting first-hand experience of what it means to travel green.
Guest: Puleng Molebatsi- radio and TV lifestyle reporter
Guest: Lorato Tshenkeng – Founder and CEO of Decode Communications
ManUnited #Watershedding #Putin #BlackCoffee #Transnet
Guest: Relebogile Setshedi -communications/social media manager at NGO Parents families & friends of SA queers
Guest: Mighty Jaime – Researcher, Analyst and social Commentator
WinnieMuseumProject The Seventh arrest has been made for alleged looting of funds from Winnie Mandela museum project # TshwaneANC Tshwane ANC wants to table a no confidence motion against Mayor Williams. According to the party, Williams, who is a Democratic Alliance member, has effectively failed in his duty as the mayor. #2022WordOfTheYear The Pan South African Language Board, together with the media research company Focal Points, has released a shortlist for the 2022 South African Word of the Year. From that shortlist, SA's Word of the Year has been announced. Loadshedding . (Loadshedding, Phala Phala, Xenophobia, Inganekwane, Gaslighting) #Russia and #Ukraine #PrisonerSwap
Russia and Ukraine swap prisoners, including 108 Ukrainian women.The 110 Russians freed include 72 seamen from commercial vessels held since February while 108 Ukrainian female prisoners of war are released. #IranSanctions EU imposes sanctions on Iran’s morality police and officials EU freezes assets of at least 11 people, including police officers and Iran’s information minister, over their roles in the crackdown against ongoing protests. #NigeriaFloods More than 600 killed in Nigeria’s worst flooding in a decade
Guest: Nomazibulo Tshanga is the Founder and Managing Director of Ziyana Business Consulting and Training.
Dr Mercy Chikoko, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation's representative for South Africa to reflect on the event, and the day.
This past Sunday on 16th of October 2022 marked World Food Day - an annual reminder that food insecurity and malnourishment remain widespread thanks to a range of ongoing threats, including climate change, inflation, geopolitical conflict, and more.
Guest: Peter Toussaint – Member of Band ‘Fourth Son South’
New Single Release: ‘Fourth Son South’ is an Alternative Rock Band from South Africa formed by
Dutch-born guitar maestro Peter Toussaint. After his debut solo release ‘One Day’ (2018), Peter enlisted bass player Franco Jamneck and drummer Carel Viljoen and toured as a trio under the name ‘Peter T Band’.
NEW SINGLE: THE COLD
Guest: Bongani Drama – Entertainer, MC and commentator
CottonFest - Following the successful third edition of Cotton Fest, the first since its founder Riky Rick died earlier this year, the popular music and street culture event is set to takeover Cape Town #TrevorNoah - Trevor Noah's Exit Date From The Daily Show Revealed. Although He has announced that he is leaving the Daily Show, the date has been finally released. #CharlesMignus Stars of the Charles Mingus Ensemble are headed to
South African shores, to wow local crowds.Charles Mingus Jr. was an American jazz upright bassist, pianist, composer, bandleader, and author. A major proponent of collective improvisation, he is considered to be one of the greatest jazz musicians.Young jazz musicians from Germany, Mongolia, Austria and America are set to showcase their talents in South Africa this October, in honour of legendary composer, bassist and pianist Charles Mingus. #Samro - Samro wants for there to be copyright laws attached to the playing of music in the public transport sector. This means that whenever you’re using public transport and listening to the music provided in the vehicle, that specific song you’re listening to must get paid royalties. #MentalHealth - Brenda Mtambo has thanked everone who held her hand during her struggles with mental health.
FeatherAwards The Thami Dish foundation hosted an intimate event to announce the nominees for the 2022 Feather Awards. The Feather Awards will be taking place at The Market Theatre on 10 November 2022.
Guest: Masonwabe Ntloko- Graphic designer, creative director, designer and illustrator
Masonwabe Ntloko is back with yet another spectacular collaboration with Rocking The
Daisies titled “An Unforgettable Experience.
Guest: Lorato Tshenkeng – Founder and CEO of Decode Communications
Russia’s Putin hails ties as he meets UAE president 'Bar to lead the ANC has been lowered due to political, ideological degeneration' 'Construction Mafia' derailing infrastructure projects: De Lille SA Weather Services warns of heatwave for Gauteng, Mpumalanga & Limpopo DA denies bribery claims levelled by Action SA leader Herman Mashaba
Guest: Sipho Mbele Actor. author. Relationship Coach and Motivational Speaker
The percentage of boomerang kids (young adults who have moved back in with their parents) has risen in recent years — for various reasons.
In many cases, living on your own is seen as a sign of adulthood. So how then does one reconcile with the move back home while getting back on their feet financially?
Guest: Nonhle Matsebula-She is the 28 year old CEO & co- founder of Girl Boss SA
Two years ago on this day, Girl Boss South Africa
premiered a documentary to address the issues faced by the girl child especially the lack of free sanitary pads vs condoms when sex is a choice and periods are not.
Two years down the line, the government still has not done anything and we would to believe that Girl Boss is not the only one that has advocated for this, when will the Girl Child be heard?
Guest: Adekunle Owolabi –Journalist/Digital Strategist, social commentator & Academic Researcher -Tamera Mowry: My sister Tia is strong enough to cope with divorce -Will Smith facing boycott by Oscars voters over ‘Slapgate’ scandal -Sneaker brand to raise funds for TV icon Vusi Thanda amid Makhadzi R8.2 million lawsuit -Mzansi reacts to Dr Musa Mthombeni’s cute obsession with his wife Liesl -Zola 7 Gets Second Chance at Life, Kwaito Legend Bags New
Guest: Dylan Mgobhozi, LGBTQIAP+ Activist and Business Support Manager at Modern Community Foundation
The "I AM ME" Conference aims to bring everyone together to find solutions to problems that affect such groups, who also happen to be their primary beneficiaries for the foundation's core projects.
A conference looking at the lives of the LGBTIQ+ and the disabled is to be held on the 27th of October 2022 in Johannesburg, featuring artists, poets, comedians, LGBTQ activists and more notably
Manila Von Teez - Drag Artist as well as singe Bianca Le Grange.
Guest: Mighty Jaime- Political analyst and Social Commentator
New Joburg Mayor Morero confident coalition parties won’t turn backs on ANC #MmusiMaimane on Cassper Nyovest fighting Siv Ngesi #Ramaphosa accepts invite by British Royal family -
SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader. #PetrolPrices set to decrease for third month in a row #Iran supreme leader blames US, Israel for Mahsa Amini protests
Guest: Paula Quinsee – Life Coach and Author of embracing conflict
Consent negotiation matters even more when people come from different backgrounds in terms of making sure you are on the same page of understanding what makes your partner comfortable.
How does one navigate consent this?
Guest: Pridy Ugly
Guest: Casper Nyovest
South Africans will witness two celebrated artists; Cassper Nyovest and Priddy Ugly going head to head in the ring.
Guest: Adekunle Owolabi –Journalist/Digital Strategist, social commentator and Academic Researcher.
Gregory Porter SA show extended to accommodate more people. The musician will be in the country in January 2023 at Teatro at Montecasino The late rap legend Coolio has passed away The “Gangsta's Paradise” hitmaker's longtime manager
Jarez Posey confirmed that Coolio, who was 59, was found dead at a friend's house in Los Angeles on Wednesday, after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest. Seasoned actress Vatiswa Ndara is set to release a book titled Unfiltered by Vatiswa Viola Ndara. The late veteran actor, radio, and theatre legend Mahuma Paul Rapetsoa, will be celebrated for his sterling contribution to the arts. ***Sello Maake ka Ncube joins Skeem Saam
Guest: Zamkuhle Thwala - Tech entrepreneur, a CEO and co-founder at AgriKool
AgriKool, an e-trading platform, connects agricultural producers to buyers to facilitate the sale of products between retailers and farmers. It provides all the aspects of agricultural trading from purchase agreements to the delivery of goods.
Guest: Paula Quinsee - Relationship Expert, author of 'Embracing Conflict' and 'Embracing No'
We look at Networking As An Introvert.
How then do they step out of this nature, and connect, particularly for career or business growth?
Guest: Adekunle Owolabi –Journalist/Digital Strategist, social commentator and Academic Researcher.
ThusoMbedu Star studded and packed with proud black female talent, The Woman King will finally hit South African shores on 30 September 2022. #Cosatu #Midrand Cosatu 'concerned' as shop steward attending congress is arrested for rape #UK UK economic meltdown: Bank of England forced to step in, IMF issues warning #KrugersdorpRapeCases
Krugersdorp gang rape case postponed for DNA testing #NelsonMandelaBayMunicipality Nelson Mandela Bay municipality apologised to residents in a Twitter alert on Tuesday for not load-shedding 'due to unforeseen circumstances experienced by the city’s electricity and energy directorate'.
Guest: Nkosana Mdluli-An Entertainment and Lifestyle commentator.
-Will Smith is set to produce the film “Brilliance”. The 53-year-old star is involved in the adaptation of the novel that will mark the directorial debut of two-time Oscar winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.
-Makhadzi finally breaks her silence in light of the sneaker brand Kicks Kokovha’s CEO Sammy Mhaule’s R8.2 million lawsuit against her. -The Milan Fashion Week opened on Wednesday is showcasing collections by perhaps its most ethnically diverse line-up of designers, including the debuts of the new creative directors of Salvatore Ferragamo and Bally and the return of Haitian-Italian designer Stella Jean after a two-year hiatus. -Idols SA contestant Nozi received approval from American singer Jennifer Hudson after she performed her hit song Giving Myself as one of the top 10 contestants on Idols SA. -Emzini Wezinsizwa Actor Vusi Thanda has taken to social media to ask For Donations. The veteran actor who is known for his porpula phrase he used on ‘Emzini We Zintsizwa’ – as far as Im concerned’ shared his banking details, and thanked everyone who has donated money into his account.
Guest: Gregory Noble – Journalist and musician
Gregory Noble is an artist from Pacaltsdorp George second youngest of 8 children Mom was a nurse and Daddy was bricklayer,Sing from age of 6 years in the choirs and in church and now professional recording Artist that release 3 albums the latest Through it All,am Freelance Journalist at Media24 at Son News Paper and Radio and Tv
Guest: Lebo Ntlabathi - Optometrist and Past President of South African Optometrist association (SAOA)
Eye Care Awareness Month is commemorated from 21 September to 18 October this year, with World Sight Day falling on 13 October 2022.The month is underpinned by the theme, ‘Love Your Eyes ‘ which takes into consideration the challenges encountered around the world as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic.
Guest: Nomazibulo Tshanga, the CEO and founder of Ziyana Business consulting.
This morning we aim to get to know which soft skills are valuable, and how do you use them for career growth, as well to negotiate a salary increase.
Guest: Lorato Tshenkeng – Founder and CEO of Decode Communications
Sixaxeni Sixaxeni worked in China for the last 3-years as an English teacher. Her former employer cannot assist the family because she resigned from her position in August resulting in the loss of her benefits, including travel insurance. #MthandazoGatya #JohnLegend MthandazoGatya trends for soulful take on John Legend hit in Zulu #UNAnnualSummit UN General Assembly opens under shadow of war | United Nations News | Al Jazeera #LoadShedding #Stage10 #Stage5 Consider load shedding before hiking electricity tariffs, Outa pleads with Nersa Eskom likely to ease stage 5 load shedding by Thursday #PopCruMarchers 'Not even the apartheid government did this to us': Disgruntled Popcru marchers
Guest: KAT
Kat Is An Irresistible Creative Who Skilfully Fuses Blues, Rock, Pop, Jazz And Electronic In Her Own Incomparable Way. KAT is presently on tour in support of her critically acclaimed releases 'Wolves' and 'Halloween' (produced by seasoned singer-songwriter Mark Haze).
Guest: Graham Hopkins - a veteran of South African theatre, who has appeared in countless theatre, TV, radio and film productions, both in South Africa and internationally, over the past 40 years. Now appearing in a new Market theatre production of Ionesco’s The Lesson - adapted and directed by Greg Homan.
Guest: Adekunle Owolabi –Journalist/Digital Strategist, social commentator and Academic Researcher
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) hosted a masterclass webinar on mushroom farming as a business model to encourage farmers and small businesses to venture into the market.
Guest: Craig Fourie - Managing director and owner of Mushroom Guru
Guest: Kea Modise-Moloto - founder of the Christian Women Business Network
Kea Modise-Moloto says she founded ‘Christian Women Business Network’ back in 2016, after she found herself in a dark space, a valley she did not understand how she landed in.
Guest:Sipho Mbele – Author and speaker
We are all called to start anew throughout our lives, sometimes in small ways, sometimes in big ways, sometimes by choice, and sometimes out of necessity.
What lessons can be learnt in starting over? How best does one approach starting over?
Guest: Njabulo Makhathini – Co Founder of Air Buy
While seeking professional help is recommended for anyone, for business owners, they may be negotiating time, meetings and appointments, and that may very simple fall behind. How then do business owners prioritise? How should they?
Guest: Busisiwe Radebe senior producer at SABC Digital News
EFF leader Julius Malema is suing Patriotic Alliance Deputy President Kenny Kunene a One Million Rand for calling him "an irritating cockroach" during a TV interview. The case is heard by the Johannesburg High Court yesterday DA appeals Mkhwebane ruling, Ramaphosa about to do same Accession of King Charles III has led to renewed calls in Caribbean nations to remove the monarch as their head of state. Africa’s first hydrogen power plant to produce electricity by 2024 Second death from rare syndrome linked to Covid-19 vaccine
Guest: Food For Mzansi co-founder and editor-in-chief Ivor Price
South Africa's top young farmers and agripreneurs will descend on Johannesburg for the inaugural Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba.
Anny Whyte is a South African singer/songwriter who grew up in a musically gifted family. She started playing the piano at the age of 7.
Guest: Anny Whyte is a South African singer/songwriter
Guest: Carol-Ann Dixon Counselling Psychologist and Imago therapist
What Are The Benefits Of Conscious Uncoupling Particularly For Couples Who Have Kids?
Guest: Adekunle Owolabi journalist, academic researcher and social commentator.
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Raise a Reader Platform is an NGO founded by English teacher, Christina Simelane. To collect more books and raise funds to start the building of the library, Simelane recently started a fundraising drive. She has a raffle competition draw that has been running since the beginning of August, whereby tickets can be bought at R50 each and participants stand a chance to win a crochet blanket.
Guest: Mrs Christina Simelane - Founder of Raise a
Reader Platform NPO establishing community libraries in rural areas.
Guest: Pretty Kekana who is a psychology graduate and founder of Motsha Teens.
MoTsha means “young person” in Sesotho and the “change in motion” is the process the young people go through while on the program. The NGO aims to empower youngsters from diverse backgrounds to step up as leaders in their schools, communities, and society.
She works and assist teenagers that are going through mental health issues. Website: www.motsha.co.za Twitter: @motshateens
Guest: Mpumelelo Mashifane – Journalist, social commentator and publisher
Lesufi – According to a Sunday Times report, the ANC Gauteng Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) has
decided to recall Premier David Makhura. The committee held a meeting on Friday to discuss Makhura's fate, with the provincial chairperson Panyaza Lesufi and provincial secretary TK Nciza have been tasked with informing Makhura. #Chile –On Sunday, Chileans headed to the polls to either approve or reject what has been described as the world’s most progressive constitution. This constitution would replace the 1980 document drawn up during Gen Augusto Pinochet’s dictatorship. #SerenaWilliams - Serena Williams has officially hung up her racket. Her third round defeat at Flushing Meadows against Alja Tomljanovic effectively marked the end of the career of the greatest player of all time, twenty-three times Grand Slam champion and incredible style icon #DavidTlale - With almost 30 years in the fashion industry, may be expanding into sportswear? #CancerMeds – There is reportedly a shortage of essential drugs in South, with morphine being particularly flagged. Morphine is used to create a syrup to deal with pain
especially in treatments for children with severe pain.
Guest: Redro8se, Musician
Being passionate about music and dance at a young age attracted RedRo8se to the entertainment industry. She was involved with everything that said arts and culture at school and spent most of her school career being in the choir. Making it into the entertainment industry in 2017 and being an intern on music shows such as The Voice South Africa and Live Amp on SABC 1.
Guest: Nkosana Mdluli, Entertainment and Lifestyle Commentator
*Zakes Bantwini who scored his first Sama win after 15 years in the music industry shared on his Instagram timeline recently that what was supposed to be an exciting night for him left him shocked and disappointed.
The South African Music Awards (often simply the SAMAs) are the Recording Industry of South Africa's music industry awards, established in 1995.
*The SA Film and Television Awards (Saftas) billed to be held virtually on Friday and have announced the line up of hosts. Theya re Khutso Theledi, Ryle De Morny, Palesa Tembe, Smash Afrika, Candice Modiselle, Mpho Popps and Lasizwe . The event will be themed "Frame the Future".
* Lion King actor Dr John Kani, expressed disappointment after Meghan Markle claimed that she was told people in South Africa “rejoiced in the streets” over her marriage to Prince Harry. Meghan reportedly
in a conversation with The Cut magazine recalled meeting John Kani, and him commenting “ When you married into [the royal family], we rejoiced in the streets the same we did when Mandela was freed from prison’
* Sting is headed to Sound Africa and he will be perfoming in two cities in the country. The 70-year-old performer is known for his contribution to various genres including rock, reggae, jazz, new-age and classical music.
Some of his hits include “Fields of Gold”, “Shape of my Heart”, “Roxanne” and “Demolition Man” in his upcoming two-city SA tour.
Guest: Zwelibanzi Sibiya - Director of the interrogation room
Interrogation Room is set in 1986 during apartheid South Africa, and relays the story of Vusi Ndlovu, a young freedom fighter who is abducted by the Special Branch Police on suspicion of terrorism. It will be on at the South African state Theatre from the From 7 to11 September 2022, brought to you in partnership with Black Light Creatives.
Like PMS but worse: the premenstrual disorder that disrupts women’s lives
Three in four women experience premenstrual physical or mood changes, but for women suffering from premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) the monthly symptoms are more than just annoying or uncomfortable.
Guest: Dr Lesego Thomas - Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, based in Rustenburg private sector (Life Peglare)
The Womandla Foundation is a non-profit organisation that aims to bridge the gender gap in Africa through women empowerment
Guest: Somila Cuntu, our Head of Entrepreneurship and Development
Guest: Nicky Rowbotham is a business leader, who works with individuals to align our energy to support the lives we want to live. She is an author, speaker and alignment coach.
Her Rights Initiative (HRI) is a social impact organisation formed in 2009 to advocate for sexual and reproductive rights of women.They are a women’s rights organisation focused on the issues facing HIV+ women in all their diversity.
Guest: Sethembiso-Promise Mthembu, PhD - co- founder of Her Rights Initiative
Guest: Dr Lesego Thomas - Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, based in Rustenburg private sector (Life Peglare)
Three in four women experience premenstrual physical or mood changes, but for women suffering from premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) the monthly symptoms are more than just annoying or uncomfortable.
Guest: Somila Cuntu, our Head of Entrepreneurship and Development
The Womandla Foundation is a non-profit organisation that aims to bridge the gender gap in Africa through women empowerment
Guest: Christo Van Der Rheede - Agri SA's executive director
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The organisation on Friday said with jobs and revenue at stake, government must immediately respond to what it calls an unjustified action.
The organisation decision did not stem from any wrongdoing by South African farmers, but Botswana and Namibia have cited a need to protect their own production even as they continue to export produce to South Africa.
Guest: Jamie Mighti, researcher and analyst
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Guest: Andisa Liba, Chief people officer at floatpays
Recent research into the state of employee wellbeing revealed a number of factors that impact labour productivity. The research shows that financial wellness is a key factor influencing overall employee wellbeing and ultimately productivity. The research revealed specific gender nuances when it comes to financial wellbeing.
Guest: Nkosana Mdluli – Entertainment and Lifestyle commentator
Black Coffee’s passion for interior design bags him a nomination at international hospitality awards
Defends Yeezy Gap 'Trash Bag' Displays and Blasts Media for Criticism
Reflection on the passing of actor Brian 'Bruno' Majola and Tokollo Magesh Tshabalala
People are saying I don’t bath’ — DJ Sbu slams trolls judging his hair and beard
SABC2 talk show, Motswako, returns for its final season this month. The show's 21st and final season premieres on 25 August.
SAfm host of Living Redefined between 13:00 – 15:00 is the host of Motswako.
Guest: Adekunle Owolabi - Social Commentator
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Guest: Kenneth Ramaano-Founder of Spotrun
With Spring or summer coming up, alot of people are trying to get their bodies together.But As one starts, what is the best attitude to have?
Guest: Tumelo Chiloane - the Co-founder & CEO of Desert Green Africa
Launched in 2016, Desert Green Africa, founded by Tumelo Chiloane, is an agritech startup founded on the core mission of tackling food inefficiency in the informal agri-value chain of Africa. The company builds mobile tech solutions that improve productivity, profits and livelihoods for Africa's small-scale farmers and informal traders while driving investment.
Guest: Makhavhu Thendo - Changes NPO Spokesperson
Changes NPO (Reg. no. 156-223 NPO) was officially registered with the Department of Social Development. `Her determination to change people’s lives made her start giving back to the community even before registering her non-profit organization. She was driven by the belief that no one deserves to sleep with an empty stomach, and everyone deserves to be decently clothed........ For more on this we are joined on the line by…
Guest: CEO of Dandelion Breeze And Founder Of The Bold Women Program
Divorce represents a pivotal and often traumatic shift in a child's world—and from their perspective, a loss of family. When told about the divorce, many children feel sad, angry, and anxious, and they might have a hard time grasping how their lives will change. A child's age also impacts their response to the new family structure. Here's a brief summary of what children comprehend at different ages and how you can ease their transition after divorce.
Guest: Paula Quinsee - Relationship Expert, author of 'Embracing Conflict' and 'Embracing No' works both with individuals and organisations
Guest: Jamie Mighti, researcher and analyst
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Guest: AgrigateOne head of Product, Martin Calitz
2021, only 5% of the global fruit and vegetable trade was made digitally, a very low percentage when compared to other sectors. Food and agriculture still have the lowest penetration of digitization relative to all other sectors of the world economy. That is precisely what the AgrigateOne digital platform, a startup registered in the United Kingdom by entrepreneurs with roots and training in the production of fruits and vegetables, is looking to change. Nearly 80% of its staff come from farming families or farming environments.
Guest: Karen Nebe- Ontoligic coach, a leadership embodiment coach and a process art facilitator
The Cuplings Foundation is a registered South African based menstrual health awareness foundation (NPC) that provides specially made menstrual Cup kits for women and children across Africa who need them most.
Guest : Thato Molope, Cuplings Foundation Director of Operations
Guest: Nkosana Mdluli - Entertainment and Lifestyle Commentator
Nandi Madida Announced As One Of The Host For The 28th South African Music Awards
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Guest: Asah M
Singer/Songwriter Asah M has finally released her new single which features Nadia Nakai, titled One Night In Cape Town. Asah M got the opportunity to work with Nadia AKA Bragga after excelling in the Russian Bear Ultimate Competition. Describing the experience she says that she has always dreamt of going to Cape Town so that idea inspired me to write this song. She says working with Nakai was a great and that the experience of being in the studio with her and learning from her was great.
*Single - One Night In Cape Town
Guest: Pilani Pibu -Founder and director of the Folklore Festival
The inaugural Folklore Festival has announced the first batch of performing artists, with SAMA-winning singer and storyteller Pilani Bubu headlining the event. The festival will take place at the National School of the Arts (NSA) in Johannesburg, South Africa, in October.
Guest: Mpumelelo Mashifane – 013 publisher and social commentator
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-Gauteng Premier Makhura Calls For 'Armed Branches Of The State' To 'Deal With #ZamaZamas'
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Guest: Mamanese Mathule, Your Project Coordinator/Manager, Transformational Speaker, Facilitator, Radio Show Host & Contributor, Life & Relationship Coach as well as the Founder of Makoti & Mamazala Retreats which birthed Family
Guest: Adekunle Owolabi - Journalist/Digital Strategist, Academic Researcher and Social Commentator TRENDS # Al-Ahly - #PercyTau # IStandWithSithelo #Tembisa #ZamaZamas # JHBCBD regarding #CrimeConcerns #Abortion
This morning we reflect on a new book, authored by Hephzibah Rajah, which is titled ’21 meditations for a busy mom’.
How do the meditations help with that?
What meditations are these?
Guest: Hephzibah Rajah, a woman with an illustrious career practicing law now for over 12 years, including appearing in the different High Courts, the Labour Court, the Competition Tribunal, the Supreme Court of Appeal as well as the Constitutional Court
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LFP Agri, a South African provider of sustainable agricultural transformation solutions, aims to unlock the potential of agriculture in Alexander Township with the implementation of their incubation training programmes and Hydro Coops.
Guest: Louis Pulzone- Group CEO of LFP Group. LFP Agri is one of the companies in LFP group.
Guest: Moonira Ramathula - Founder & Chairperson Futballing Girls, Founder Women in Sports Awards
The establishment of Futballing Girls was aimed at developing grassroots girls football, however it quickly transformed into an organisation dedicated to addressing the different aspects and areas affecting the growth and development of female sports.
Guest : Dr Naudé Malan is Senior Lecturer in Business Management at the University of Johannesburg Soweto Campus, where he lectures entrepreneurship. He convenes iZindaba Zokudla and is a member of Council of the Agrictural Research Council of South Africa
Guest: Dorothy Seekoei - Co-founder of CWENA (Christian Women Entrepreneurs Network of Africa) as well as Founder and CEO - Bafazi Business Leadership.
Guest: Kathryn Main - multiple award winning business woman author and Founder of Money Savvy Humans
Guest: Dr Anesu Mbizvo - Doctor • Yoga Teacher • Founder The Nest Space Inclusive healing & wellbeing
Guest: Siyanqoba Mthethwa – Gospel musician, executive producer and music teacher
Our guest this morning is not only a gospel singer but a versatile artist who has firm roots in the industry. His name is Siyanqoba Mthethwa who hails from KwaZulu-Natal’s Esikhawini.
This morning we discuss athletes’ foot, a fungal skin infection affecting the feet. It thrives in warm environments and usually starts between the toes and can be persistent in some patients. For more on this we are joined on the line by...
Guest: Dr. Bhadarashil Modi - Specialist family physician at the Joburg Medical Centre
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has announced that applications for bursaries in the 2023 academic year are now open. Young people interested in exploring career opportunities in the sector are encouraged to apply by the end of October 2022. To tell us more about the bursaries and the need to have more skilled young people in the agricultural and related sectors, we are joined on the line by…
Guest: Philemon Mathebula – Manager: Skills Development at the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Guest: Elaine Ngwenya – Finance and Fundraising Manager at the Smile Foundation
This morning we profile the Smile Foundation which has been doing work of helping children with facial deformities undergo surgery in order to improve their quality of life. The organisation was established in the year 2000 through links that involved the late former states man Nelson Mandela. 4000 children have received help since then.
Guest: Professor Nceba Gqaleni - Head: Discipline of African Traditional Medicine at the University of KwaZulu-Natal
The use of traditional African medicine is often treated with suspicion but experts say these need to be explored more. Professor Nceba Gqaleni from the University of KwaZulu-Natal has called on government to appoint a new Traditional Practitioners Council after the previous one’s term expired. He says the government needs to move quickly to implement policies that will help safeguard the health of those who use traditional medicines. He joins us now for more…
Guest: Bennie van Zyl – General Manager at The Transvaal Agricultural Union of SA (TLU SA)
The Agricultural and Agro-processing Masterplan signed in May 2022 by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development as well as the farming sector, labour, business and civil society organisations, is being called into questions by four other stakeholders. The Transvaal Agricultural Union of SA, the Southern African Agri Initiative and the National Employers Association say the Masterplan as it stands now, is not inclusive and have started a campaign that aims to come up with what they say will be an improved document.
The Limpopo Department of Health has called for calm after the province reported its first case of monkeypox. This is the third case to be reported in South Africa. Last month a 30-year-old Johannesburg who had no travel history tested positive and a week later a 32-year-old man from Cape Town tested positive. Yesterday the Limpopo health department said the National Institute of Communicable Diseases had confirmed a 42-year-old male tourist from Switzerland had tested positive.
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Guest: Liz McDaid – Strategic Lead at The Green Connection
Civil society organisations have given Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe until this coming Sunday to commission more green power. This call comes at a time when South Africa is battling with load shedding. The groups under the umbrella group of the Electricity Governance Initiative of South Africa, says Mantashe needs to urgently issue determination for renewable as provided for in the Integrated Resource Plan. For more on this we are joined on the line by…
Our guest this morning is gospel singer Takalani Chairo. She has grown as a singer since the days when she sang in church and as a backing vocalist for gospel stars Dr. Tumi, Tebs David and many others. Chairo hails from Venda in Limpopo and has recently released her new single Ahuna. She joins us now to talk about that project…
Guest: Takalani Chairo - Gospel singer
July marks Sarcoma Awareness Month. These are rare forms of cancers and doctors say they are difficult to diagnose. For more on this we are joined on the line by…
Guest: Professor Michael Herbst – Health Specialist and Patient Advocate
Guest: Ms. Lindelwa Dunjwa – Chairperson of the Joint Committee on Employment, Labour and Agriculture that went on the oversight visit
Guest: Thandeka Hlongwa – Communications Assistant at WildTrust
The NGO WildTrust has launched a new awareness campaign titled On the Brink which aims to bring under the spotlight, issues relating to sanctuary areas that protect sharks and rays which are some of the most endangered species.
Guest: Dr. Laura Quinn – Senior Scientist in Organic and Bio Analysis at the National Metrology Institute of South Africa
The Africa Food Safety Workshop was held at the Emperor’s Palace east of Johannesburg last week.
Guest: Tiisetso Ngema – Producer for the play Xova
Arts feature: “The play Xova showcased at State Theatre”
Guest: Thandeka Hlongwa – Communications Assistant at WildTrus
The NGO WildTrust has launched a new awareness campaign titled On the Brink which aims to bring under the spotlight, issues relating to sanctuary areas that protect sharks and rays which are some of the most endangered species.
The Canning Fruit Producers’ Association is concerned about the closure of Tiger Brands’ Langeberg and Ashton canning factory in the Western Cape, saying it spells disaster for producers and other stakeholders. The factory is the largest in the country. The Association has requested urgent intervention from the provincial government.
Guest: Jacques Jordaan – CEO of the Canning Fruit Producer’s Association
Guest: Ghislain Rieb - Head of Infrastructure and Environmental Development at the French Development Agency
today marks the beginning of the SA Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence’s Kick the Habit Campaign and comes ahead of World Drug Awareness Day on the 26th.
Guest: Brad Mears – Epidemic specialist and SANCA Regional Director
A study has revealed that one in seven rhinos at the Kruger National Park is infected with bovine TB.
Guest: Professor Michele Miller – Leader of the Animal TB Research Group and Research Chair in Animal TB at the National Research Foundation
Yesterday marked World Blood Donor Day. This year's theme is Donating blood is an act of solidarity.
Guest clip: Ravi Reddy, The SANBS CEO.
Guest: Qari Ziyaad Patel – Trustee and International Projects Coordinator at Al-Imdaad Foundation
This morning we profile Andile Matukane the Founder and Managing Director of Farmers Choice. She established the company which produces selected vegetables, in 2018.
Guest: Andile Matukane – Founder and Managing Director of Farmers Choice
Girls in South Africa are unable to afford sanitary pads. This lack of access to menstrual products and sanitation facilities is a widespread issue that could lead to those experiencing it having mental health challenges and physical health risks.
Guest on clip: Roxy Van Bruwaene, GBV activist and Philanthropist
Guest: Busisiswe Radebe – SABC Digital News Senior Producer and social media commentator
A task team has been appointed to investigate the cause of a sulphur smell in part of Gauteng and the North West Province this past week. High levels of sulphur seem to have contributed to the smell and poor air quality.
Guest on the clip: Albi Modise, Spokesperson for the Department of Environmental Affairs,
The second instalment of the Dashiki Dialogues is taking place this evening at 7pm and jazzman Malcom Jiyane will be the guest. Arts journalist and writer Percy Mabandu will lead that conversation. What are the Dashiki Dialogues and why Jiyane this time around?
Guest: Percy Mabandu – Arts journalist and writer
This week we speak to gospel singer Xolly Mncwango about her new single So Good. Mncwango was born in Richards Bay where she sang in church. She then joined the acclaimed group Joyous Celebration in later years. So, what has journey been like and what is different about her new single So Good?
GUEST: Xolly Mncwango
A report by the SA Poultry Association shows that egg producers have been affected by an outbreak of avian flu. The report for the period January 2022- March 2022 shows that more than 320 000 broiler birds had to be culled as a result of the outbreak.
Guest: Adricus van der Westhuizen – DA Western Cape spokesperson on Agriculture
In our Wellness Corner this morning we focus on an ancient healing method of acupuncture. What is it, what ailments does it treat? To provide more information on this we are joined on the line by…
Guest: Dr. Darren Carpenter – Doctor of Chinese medicine and acupuncture
Experts say composting is very important in agriculture and domestic use. Times have changed but has this farming technique evolved? Let’s explore more about composting now.
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They say change is good but it can be difficult for some of us to adjust, especially when that change is not wanted or is unwelcome.
Guest: Shaun Kritzinger – Master Life Coach at SK Coaching
The Healthy Living Alliance says it will not give up on its fight for an increased sugar tax for companies producing a lot of sugar in their products especially sugary drinks. The alliance of NGOs says it wants a 20% increase but government has kept it at 11% for now pending more talks. It says government needs to deal with the problem whose consequences are huge…
Guest: Lawrence Mbalati – Head of the Healthy Living Alliance
This year’s theme is “Only One Earth”, with focus on “living sustainably in harmony with nature”. United Nations Environmental Programme says individuals, businesses and governments need to share with the world what they are doing to help the environment and that is our focus this morning and to talk about that
Guest: Professor Chris Reddy – Coordinator for the Environmental Education Programme at the Department of Curriculum Studies at Stellenbosch University
Councillor in the City of Joburg Ronald Harris has penned an article about how the creative industry can help channel the energy of young people positively and help society. The MMC for Community Development says it can be difficult to invest in the arts when issues like housing and access to service compete for funds. He joins us now on the line.
Guest: Councillor Ronald Harris - MMC for Community Development in the City of Joburg
Our New Single feature artist this Friday…we have an exclusive interview with Naledi B, real name is Naledi Boltina. The singer who is also known as African Lion, wears many other hats including songwriter, actress and voice over artist. She will be releasing her single I know later this month but you will hear it for the first time here on SAfm's Sound Awake this morning
Guest: Naledi B – Singer-songwriter/actress
We often abandon our healthy eating habits during winter as we seek comfort foods that may not necessarily be good for our health or our weight.
Guest: Mbali Mapholi - Registered dietician at the Urban Dieticians Group.
This morning we focus on the work of the organisation Classroom Buddies about their project that supports schools and learners in disadvantaged areas.
Guest: Christian Kayembe - Founder and Director of Classroom Buddies.
Guest: Busisiwe Radebe - SABC Digital News Senior Producer and Social media commentator
The African Development Bank has approved a one and a half billion-dollar grant to boost farmers on the continent to help grow enough food to feed themselves.
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We are almost halfway through the new year and some of us may be feeling that mid-year slump; tired and unmotivated. So, what are some of the things that we can do to beat the slump and stay on course? To give guidance on this
Guest: Nicky Rowbotham – Author, leader and intuitive health coach
The Roggeveld Wind Farm has installed increased capacity wind to power about 49 000 houses. The MEC for the Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell visited the farm recently. He says this project is not only important for ensuring that residents have enough electricity but that it will contribute towards reducing carbon emissions. The MEC joins us now on the line…
Guest: Anton Bredell - MEC for the Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
The theme will be that of fostering unity on the continent. The Big Brother MovesOn duo will be making its debut at this event which they will headline. For more on this we are joined on the line by…
Guest: Gerard Bester - Head of the Windybrow Arts Centre
What makes an accountant change his career and go into farming? What was the inspiration behind that? Today we speak to award-winning farmer Reggie Mkhize about this transition.
Guest: Reggie Mkhize –Farmer
Saturday the 28th marks International Day of Action for Women’s Health. The aim of this is to create aware and advocate for women’s rights to healthcare.
Guest:Chantel de Wee – Founder and Manager of Arise Community Development.
NGO Meals-on-Wheels Community Service will be doing its part in helping to fight hunger by hosting cook-a -thons around the country on World Hunger Day this Saturday.
Guest: Nelisa Mabenge – CEO of Meals on Wheels
In our New Single feature we speak to afro-jazz musician Nkosazana Mtya who simply goes by her first name Nkosazana. She hails from the Eastern Cape and grew up in a musical family.
Guest: Nkosazana – Afro-jazz artist
This morning we profile singer Nomfundo Moh whose real name Nomfundo Ngcobo. She recently graduated from the University of KwaZulu-Natal with a Bachelor of Social Work degree.
Guest: Nomfundo Moh - Singer
Trees play an important role in slowing down climate change and protecting the environment. The South African government says it is aiming to plant 10 million trees in the next five years.
Guest: Samantha Choles – Communications Manager for Paper Manufacturers Association and formerly with Forestry SA
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Guest:Lorato Tshenkeng - Social media commentator and CEO of Decode Communications
Experts have always emphasized the importance of exercise, so as we mark Move Health Day this month, we focus on this aspect and how practical it is to get regular exercise in this busy world and tight work scheduled.
Guest: Ronald Abvajee - CEO of Healthy Living Consulting and Founder of MyHealth360
This morning we put a spotlight on alcohol addiction which has been classified as a disease. How and where can people find help and how can their families support them.
Guest: Mirelle Wong-Cardoso – Registered Counsellor at the Journey and Recovery Wellness Centre
This Bill aims to ensure the development of a climate change plan that will help reduce gashouse emissions and other negative effect on the environment. Submissions are due on or before May 27.
Guest: Brandon Abdinor - Climate Advocacy Lawyer at the Centre for Environmental Rights
In our New Single feature we look at the work of RnB and Afro-Pop singer Mac J who has released his single Want Love.
Guest: Mac J – RnB and Afro-Pop singer
The James Hall Museum of Transport will be hosting the Creative Native Vintage Motor Show and picnic on the 28th of May. This outdoor event is part of celebrations marking Museum Month where such institutions are given an opportunity to showcase their wares.
Guest: Gaisang Sathekge – Chief Curator of the James Hall Museum of Transport
Guest: Kenetswe Mosenogi - MEC North West Department of Economic Development Environment, Conservation and tourism
This morning we explore this theme further by looking at Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields and how it benefits patients.
Guest on the line: Dr Ilse Erasmus - A medical doctor who has been involved in researching Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields for the past 12 years
Stellenbosch University MSc graduate Carla de Beer has penned a book titled World Peas which has recipes about how these pigeon peas can be used in food.
Guest: Carla De Beer - Stellenbosch University MSc graduate who is currently works for an agricultural firm in Wellington in the Western Cape
Meditation is often recommended by experts to help us calm down and to be able to control our feelings and to reflect and be more empathetic to others.
Guest: Sharmini Naidoo - Certified Transcendental Meditation teacher
Guest: Busi Radebe – SABC Digital News Senior Producer and social media commentator
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An iconic portrait of the late Hollywood actress Marlyn Munroe is going on auction this month.
Eskom #Stage2
Organisers of the annual event say these awards are aimed at celebrating the good work being done and to encourage more people to take up the cause. For more on this we are joined on the line by...
Guest: Dr. David Parry-Davies – Founder of the Eco-Logic Awards
i. He recently released his single titled Noma Kunzima. What inspired this latest work and how has his journey in the industry been? He joins us now for more…
Guest: Masandi – RnB Singer-songwriter and actor
Guest: Adekunle Owalabi – Social media commentator
FlySafair
LTDWSOMIZI #Mohale
SABC
StarWarsDay
Life can be difficult and with the stresses that can be brought on by financial and emotional challenges you can find yourself living in survival mode and just doing what needs to be done without coming up for air to breathe.
Guest: Baatseba Mothoa – Psychologist in private practise
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with its Commodity partners.
Guest: Jerry Aries – Director for Producer Support and Development in the Western Cape Department of Agriculture
Years invested in one’s spiritual path, engaging in regular meditation, prayer, cleansing techniques, practicing mindfulness can leave us feeling calmer, more focused, more compassionate and just simply happier.
Guest: Medina Harveye – Managing Director of Dandelion Breeze and founder of the Bold Women Progamme
Guest: Lorato Tshenkeng – CEO Decode Media
Gardee
BeggieCele #Chicco
BlakeLively #MetGala #GildedGlamour
Loadshedding#Eskom #Stage2 – Loadshedding is back.
MPhoWabaDimoTakeOver
Experts say soil erosion or degradation is a major problem in South Africa and has a negative impact on the environment.
Guest: Ryan Anderson – Lecturer in the Department of Geography at UNISA
This morning we focus on vibrational and touch therapy, what is it and how is it different from massages?
Guest: Octavia Hendricks - Psychotherapist, Quantum Energy Life Coach, Counsellor and Naturopath student
This morning in Planting the Seeds we talk to an academic who has conducted a study into the exit plans of producers in farming. Dr. Kandas Cloete from Stellenbosch University has investigated how the producers’ plans are likely to impact the agricultural sector in her research document titled Investigating farm-level exit decisions and exit rates in commercial agriculture in South Africa- an agent-based approach.
Guest: Dr. Kandas Cloete – Stellenbosch University Researcher and author of Investigating farm-level exit decisions and exit rates in commercial agriculture in South Africa- an agent-based approach
Motlanalo joins us now on the line to tell us about the concert and about her own musical journey…
Guest: Motlanalo – Afro Pop singer and organiser of the Limpopo all-star music concert
Twitter Trends with social media expert and CEO of Decode Communications Lorato Tshenkeng
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MphoWaBadimoXCastleMilkStout
ElonMusk
DonaldTrump
Zahara
Guest: Adekunle Owalabi - Social media commentator
This morning in our Wellness Corner, we focus on good quality sleep. What constitutes a good rest.
Guest: Peet Vermaak - Neurophysiologist at the Pretoria Sleep Lab
Academics from Wits University Professor Mary Scholes and Fenji Materechera say there is a need for a more holistic approach to farming systems which will ensure food security.
Guest: Mary Scholes - Professor of System Analysis at Wits University
Friday marked World Mother Earth Day and we look at how South Africa has been doing on its goals on climate and environmental matters.
Guest: Bobby Peek - Director Groundwork
Tomorrow marks World Book and Copyright Day.
Guest: Mandla Mona – Manager: Centre for the Book at the National Library of South Africa
Guest: Nkosana Mdhluli – Entertainment and Lifestyle commentator
Local stories:
Social influencer Sbahle Mpisane speaks about the car accident she was involved in four years ago.
Media personality Zodwa Wabantu has shared news with her fans on Instagram that she now has a side hustle as a street vendor selling vegetables.
South Africans continue to send messages of well wishes to singer Lira who is recovering in hospital after suffering a stroke.
International stories:
Queen Elizabeth has been honoured with a Barbie doll. She celebrated her birthday yesterday.
Actress Jada Pinkett Red Table is back and we understand that the recent incident during which her husband Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock will be discussed.
Guest: Adekunle Owalabi – Social media commentator
RosemaryNdlovu
Happy420
Lesotho #Basotho #MbuyiseniNdlozi
BankableThemba
Eskom
In our Wellness Corner this morning, we talk about allergies. The season is changing and this is affecting some people who have allergies.
Guest: Associate Professor Jonathan Peter – Head of the Allergy and Immunology Unit in the Department of Medicine at the University of Cape Town.
Hundreds of people will be driving back to their homes after the Easter holidays from today.
Guest: Advocate Johan Jonck – Editor of the Arrive Alive Road Safety Website
Guest: Professor Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi – Climate change and food systems expert at the University of KwaZulu-Natal
Guest: Mpumelelo Mashifane - Social commentator and publisher of 013NEWS
GerdaSteyn #TTOM2022
Ronaldo #MUNNOR
HappyEaster
Tanzania #Zanzibar
GiftofTheGivers
PatriceMotsepe
Child Rights Group Save the Children South Africa has called on the government to prioritize the schooling of children as floods continue to hit KwaZulu-Natal.
Guest: Nyika Machenjedze – Migration and Displacement Thematic Manager at Save the Children SA
In our Wellness Corner this morning, we discuss the importance of proper ergonomics and how it contributes to employee wellness.
Guest: Professor Andrew Thatcher – Industrial Psychologist and certified Ergonomist at Wits University and Chairperson of the Organisational/Industrial Psychology
South Africa's land fill sites are fast running out and this could create series problems for the country.
Guest: Leon Grobbelaar - Former president and current council member of the Institute of Waste Management of South Africa
Guest: Lorato Tshenkeng - Social media commentator and CEO of Decode Communications
Stage4 #Eskom #Loadshedding
HelenZille
Basotho #Pimville
Drake
Kendrick
This morning we look at people pleasing. Why do we do it and how does being a people pleaser affect that person and others around them?
Guest: Paula Quinsee - Relationship Coach, author and speaker
KZNFloods #KZNWeather #GiftoftheGivers
Mako #speedy
Easter
AriLennox #Smegma
Benfica #Liverpool
Atletico
Guest on line: Adekunle Olowabi
In our Wellness Corner this morning, we focus on lactose intolerance. This is when one is unable to digest the sugar in milk and dairy products. For more on diagnosis, symptoms and treatment, we are joined by…
Guest: Dr. Donald Gumede – Chairperson of the National Healthcare Professionals Association
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has warned against the illegal movement of livestock as it tries to prevent an outbreak of foot and mouth disease. There are currently 56 reported cases in communal farms in KwaZulu-Natal, the Free State, the North West and Limpopo and Gauteng. The Western Cape Agriculture Department is also warning its farmers about this. For more on this we are joined on the line by…
Guest: Dr. Lesley van Helden – Veterinary in the Western Cape Department of Agriculture
Guest: Dr Mark Aaron - Chiropractic in private practise who is also an examination moderator for the Chiropractic Department at the Durban University of Technology
The Green Drop Report has shown a decrease in the number of certifications. The report, which covers the period July 2022 - 30 June last year, shows lack of improvement at treatment and sewer collection levels. The aim of this report is to track progress and to award to those entities that manage their wastewater systems well.
Guest: Sputnik Ratau - Spokesperson for the Department of Water and Sanitation
Urinary tract infections also known as UTIs are infections of any part of the urinary tract which includes amongst others, kidneys and the bladder. It is more common in women than it is in men.
Guest: Dr. Mabowa Makhonisane – Family doctor and Diabetologist
NhlanhlaLux -The leader of the Dudula Operation was in Diepsloot yesterday where residents where complaining about crime but says he will not be launching there yet but is just supporting the community.
Diepsloot - The protests over crime in the area were also trending. Police Minister Bheki Cele was there and spoke to the community
JobFairSA - Apparently there is going to be a Job Fair on the 14th of April in Ghallagher Estate in Joburg.
Rupert - The EFF marched on businesses owned by billionare Johan Rupert whom they say benefitted immensely from land theft when Jan van Riebeek Arrived in 1652
Steak - So people have been sharing their steak dishes and recipes. Where is this coming from?
Guest: Adekunle Owalabi – Social media commentator
On the Agricultural feature this morning we look at how drones are helping to boost the sector. This after 31 drone pilots were trained at the Elsenburg Agricultural Training institute in the Western Cape. So how will these drones be improving operations in the sector?
Guest: Arie van Ravenswaay – Assistant Director: Innovation, Technology Design and Transfer… in the Research and Technology Development Services unit of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture
BBMzansi – There is still a lot of excitement about the winners of this year’s Big Brother SA’s winners
FamilyMeeting – The conversation about the lifting of the State of Disaster still continues
GogoMaweni – Gogo Maweni is a traditional healer has a child with actor SK Khoza who was recently seen behaving irrationally in a video that went viral
Arsenal – The team was defeated 3-0 during a match with Crystal Palace on Monday night
ElonMusk – Elon Musk will be joining the board of Director of Twitter after becoming the single largest shareholder
Guest: Lorato Tshenkeng - Social and media commentator and CEO of Decode Communications
The have been increasing calls over the years for corporates to do more than just pay lip service and do small projects here and there to help save the environment. Environmentalist say all businesses have a far bigger responsibility to do their part and this is not only those whose operations have a direct impact. So, how are South African business doing when it comes to preserving the environment?
Guest: Leanne Govindsamy – Head of Corporate Accountability and Transparency at the Centre for Environmental Rights
Experts say panic attacks are feelings of fear that come with no warning. But how do these present exactly and under what circumstances? Is this condition just physical and is it curable?
Guest: Dr. Suntheren Pillay – Specialist Psychiatrist in private practise who is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
There are fears that farmers may not benefit much from the decrease in the price of fuel. Government has announced a temporary fuel levy cut on petrol and diesel prices. The farming sector has been calling for this but has now cautiously welcomed the news. For more on this we are joined on the line by…
Guest: Nicol Jansen – Vice President at Agri SA
Sometimes babies and older children have itchy, flaky and red skin that looks like a rash…but how do you tell if it’s eczema or something else and how can parents take care of their children’s very sensitive skin? To tell us more about the causes of eczema, treatment options and prevention we are joined on the line by…
Guest: Dr. Nokubonga Khoza – Durban-based Specialist Dermatologist
Cuba (Gauteng High Court grants Afriforum an interim interdict on R50 million donation from DIRCO)
Dobsonville (EFF has vowed to escort Victor Ramerafe to a police station to open a case against #NhlanhlaLux & #OperationDudula)
AshleighBarty (Australian tennis star & World Number 1 retires at age of 25 | Wimbledon, Roland Garros and Australian Open champion)
MaximeMokom (Former militia has been brought before the International Criminal Court on charges of war crimes in the Central African Republic dating back to 2013)
WilliamAndKate (The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are touring the Caribbean ahead of Queen Elizabeth’s 70th Jubilee | Jamaican leaders critical of royal tour and protests demanding reparations)
Guest: Adekunle Owolabi - Social Commentator
In times of distress, humans try to find a way to change their mood and feel better soon rather than later. Some of us might use food to give your mood a boost or alleviate boredom. Some of us might smoke a joint to help you relax. Some of us may have a drink or two to settle your nerves or ease any social anxiety. When feelings of hopelessness, fear, anger, sadness, or overwhelming stress start to interfere with how we function in daily life, it can be a sign that we may need help for an underlying condition. Our next guest will help us unpack the signs patterns and behaviours to look out for we start to self-medicate and not actively seek treatment for our mental health vulnerabilities
Guest: Dr. Vuyo Yokwe – Medical Doctor and Mental Health activist
Our next guest is working closely with exporters, government and other stakeholders across the citrus value chain to mitigate the impact that the Russian invasion of Ukraine on citrus exporters. When it comes to the Russian market, the country accounts for approximately 7 to 10% of total South African citrus exports annually, with 11.2 million (15kg) cartons of fruit having been exported to Russia in 2021. GCA is working alongside key stakeholders to help ensure the continued sustainability of the industry, which has created over 120 000 jobs and generated R30 billion in exports
Guest: Justin Chadwick – Chief Executive Officer at the Citrus Growers’ Association Of Southern Africa
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FamilyMeeting (President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on new level one regulations ahead of lifting of State of Emergency)
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MakhosiKhoza (Action SA terminated membership after disciplinary committee meeting)
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CWC2022 (Momentum Proteas lose to tournament favorites, Australia | Proteas can still qualify for semi-final, face West Indies on Thursday)
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NhlanhlaLux vs #JuliusMalema (Twitter compared the leaders on their sentiments on foreign nationals and xenophobia)
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InternationalDayOfHappiness (Africa's happiest country: Mauritius in 52nd position | Top ten happiest countries in Africa have five new entries)
Guest: Lorato Tshenkeng - Social Commentator
Earlier this month, Naomi Osaka was heckled during a second round match at the 2022 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. Osaka responded to the incident by sharing how this experience affected her game and how this was not the first incident of heckling at the venue, citing the Williams’ sisters experience back in 2001. Osaka is one of many young and successful professional athletes that have not only shared their mental health journey but withdrawn from active competition over the past year
Guest: Martin Scheepers – Counselling and Sports Psychologist
This week, we cast a spotlight on water preservation and access to clean drinking water. There are 2, 2 billion people who do not have access to clean drinking water. World Water Day calls on countries to works towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Six: the sustainable management of freshwater resources and sanitation for all by 2030. Our next guest shares insights into the importance of protecting groundwater in South Africa and preventing plastic pollution in our environment
Guest: Dr. Lize Barclay - Senior Lecturer in Futures Studies and Systems Thinking at the Stellenbosch University Business School
According to the British Pyschological Society, the seven deadly sins were inspired by humankind’s perpetual struggle to rise above our natural instincts and manage the emotions associated with the sin. To postpone gratification today for tomorrow’s greater reward. To sacrifice our own needs for the good of others. Self-restraint is like a muscle – the more you use it, the stronger it gets. But, it’s also a finite resource. For those who may not know what the seven deadly sins are, they are pride, envy, greed, wrath, lust, gluttony and sloth.
Guest: Paula Quinsee – Relationship Expert and Author
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PresidentRamaphosa (Human Rights Day commemoration speech in North West | EFF & DA hold Human Rights Day commemorations)
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MbaliNtuli (KZN Legislature MP leaves the Democratic Alliance citing being confined by the party | Ntuli left a warning to party members on mental health)
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Boeing (Search for survivors of China Eastern Airlines crash continue | Authorities have refuted that Boeing is linked to the grounded 737 Max linked to the Indonesian and Ethiopian crashes)
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Egypt (Archaeologists find new tombs in the pyramid of King Merenre I)
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BahrainGP (Charles LeClerc of Ferrari wins the first Grand Prix of the new season | FIA report concedes to #HumanError for last race of 2021 season)
Guest: Busisiwe Radebe - Social Commentator
The theft of green maize cobs has escalated to such an extent that food security and sustainable farming is under threat in two provinces. Eight districts have reported several cases in the Free State and four districts have reported cases in the North West. Our next guest says that maize producers are paying hundreds of thousands of Rands to put security measures in place
Guest: Dr. Jane Buys – Security Risk Analyst at Vrystaat Landbou (Free State Agriculture)
As a young intellectual, Adam Small strongly advocated for the use of one’s voice. It was this medium which he used to denounce various human rights abuses under the Apartheid government. Small used various platforms such as newspaper columns, open letters, his poems, plays, essays and public speaking. Our next guest created a theatrical production that helps us explore the works of this poet and how his work still helps us to recognise our origins, how to recognise ourselves in others and how to explore our shared future. The production has won five Fiësta awards in 2021, including the Best Festival Production. It is currently running at the ArtsScape in Cape Town until Sunday
Guest: De Klerk Oelefse – Producer of Die Poet, Wie’s Hy? and co-Founder of Aapstert Produksies
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WillSmith (Actor spoke about his marriage in an interview with Gayle King)
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SirLewisHamilton (F1 Champion shared his intentions to add his mother’s maiden to legacy)
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ZodwaWabantu (Entertainer posted video and caption that worries her fanbase)
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ShamisoMosaka (Media personality shared her mental health breakthrough in YouTube)
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MosheNdiki (TV Host and Actor revealed that he has parted ways with his musician husband)
Guest: Refuwe Letsooa – Entertainment and Lifestyle Commentator
Our next guest has a vision of uniting Africa through music and has worked alongside Ice Prince and opened for Acehood. In her latest single, uThando, she expresses her gratitude for the love she receives from her partner. Outside the music industry, she is a graduate of the Y Academy and a former host of the Morning Glory on YFM. She has acted in various local drama series including Rockville, The Gift, The Lilies, Isibaya, Shuga, The River, The Queen, BayTV, ‘’The Scar Radio’’ and in Circles
Guest: Naledi Boltina – Singer and Songwriter
The focus of Disrupt II is a range of new works, dealing with the theme of disruption, evoking the zeitgeist of our times. The installation includes a selection from the artist’s series of 101 handmade artist books, entitled “101 ways to long for a home” seeks to subvert the traditional notion of linear word-based storytelling. It employs a fragmented visual language and relies on the multi-layered meanings generated by found material. The discarded parquet floor blocks featured in the intricate construction of the books and objects are sourced from Woodstock in Cape Town, where a gentrification process causes the demolition of old homes and buildings.
Guest: Emma Willemse - Visual Artist
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TrevorNoah (Comedian speaks out on harrassment on the Daily Show | Therapy can be therapy)
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SAFTU (Trade Union gives Zwelinzima Vavi until close of business today to give reasons to why he should not be suspended)
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Somalia (Lower House of Parliament fails to provide presidential election date | Delays will impact international donor funding
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HermanMashaba (ActionSA leader slams DA Immigration policy | One Movrment SA proposes debate on Immigration with both parties and govt)
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HugoBroos (Bafana Bafana coach named 23 man squad ahead of international friendlies vs France and Belgian on 29 March 2022)
Guest: Adekunle Owolabi - Social Commentator
The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that approximately two out of three adults are not getting enough sleep and that societal lack of sleep is a global health epidemic. Research has shown that insufficient sleep has a devastating effect on brain health. Lack of sleep has led linked to diseases such as Alzheimer’s, cancer, diabetes, infertility, heart attacks, weight gain and obesity. Lack of sleep also impacts emotional wellness leading to depression, bipolar disorder, and suicide. Our next guest will share practical ideas on how we can improve the quality of sleep we get and take steps to ensure that we take rest as part of self-care
Guest: Joni Peddie – Executive Coach, Behavioural Strategist and Managing Director of Resilient People
Agri SA’s research and analysis has revealed that the Ukraine-Russia crisis will have a serious impact on South Africa’s food security. With global wheat prices, multiple fuel hikes and agricultural input costs skyrocketing, AgriSA has called on government to take urgent action and suspend the fuel levies to provide relief for farmers. The organization believes that this intervention would help small-scale farmers especially given the industry’s contribution to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), year-on-year. This move would also contain food prices for South African consumers
Guest: Kulani Siweya - Chief Economist At AgriSA
Our next guest started his organization when he realized that sport and mentorship would become catalyst for the transformation of young minds. Set this against the backdrop of nature and helped by caring mentors, children get to apply what they learn in the classroom and within their communities. The project teaches environmental education, teaches children how to ride a mountain bicycle and provides children with the tools to openly seek psycho-social services
Guest: Jaco van der Linde - Executive Director of Pedal Project South Africa
For our next guest, making the decision to not have children and getting a vasectomy was the most liberating decision. When he shared his experience, he was met with a number of questions regarding his personal journey and the procedure. His post received over 500 comments on and 5 200 retweets. On the flipside, there were still some social media users who questioned the permanence of his decision. His story has started an important conversation on men's debate on having children; the societal expectations and unpacks misconceptions on making such a big decision
Guest: Phethelo Fakude – Attorney and Photographer
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WhichSouthAfricans (Twitter responds to Ukranian Ambassador's comments at the Cape Town Press Club)
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StatsSA (DA calling for the release of Quarterly Labour Force Survey that was meant to be released last month)
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Sleepist (Criminal found in asleep in the car he intended to steal and social media was in stitches)
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MorneHarmse (The Samarai Killer is out on parole | Psychological evaluation reports revealing that he may still pose a danger to society)
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MakazoleMapimpi (Rugby winger is releasing a documentary directed by Bongani Morgan | South African Sports Awards named him Sportsman of the Year)
Guest: Lorato Tshenkeng - Social Commentator
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CWC2022 (Momentum Proteas women pull out a historic tournament win against defending champions, England)
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DearSA (Civil society group and Afriforum take on CoGTA to legally end National State of Disaster | Minister Dlamini Zuma has opposed the court application)
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HolidaySwindler (Tasneem Moosa hit back and says liquidation was the only option for poorly run company)
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Tressemme & #Clicks (SA Human Rights Commission hold inquiry on racial discrimination in advertising this week | Zuleikha Patel, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and others set to take the stand)
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Bobotie (A Twitter user released an image of the African continent and a national dish that represents each country | SA Twitter is divided by the chosen dish)
Guest: Busisiwe Radebe - Social Commentator
Drug dependency has become more prevalent amongst the youth hard with the average age at 12 years old. Further, South Africa has been listed amongst the top 10 in substance abuse worldwide. One of the major challenges of seeking help is the cost of rehabilitation centres. Our next guest has not only overcome his addiction, he has helped 300 people with finding rehabilitation services so they can kick the habit. Since 2018, he runs seminars within communities to equip elders with important information on the signs they should look out for if they suspect a child is in trouble
Guest: Itumeleng Selepe - Founder of Word on the Street
Our next guest hosts a weekly Twitter Space that engages emerging farmers on the challenges they face in the agricultural sector. The online community aims to bring together expertise and illustrate that agriculture can become a sustainable business. The #FarmingIndaba has engaged a range of issues such as the impact of the petrol hikes on input costs, livestock, irrigation systems, building new value chains, finance and access to land. The platform also provides business development advice, networking opportunities and provides pitching opportunities for young farmers.
Guest: Shana Sithole – Grain Farmer, Consultant and Post-Graduate Student
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NaomiOsaka (Tennis ace was heckled during a match at Indiana Wells | Osaka compares her experiences to Williams sisters back in 2001)
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RaymondZondo (President Ramaphosa has appointed the Chief Justice as of 1st April 2022 | Mandisa Maya is appointed Deputy Chief Justice)
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KingGoodwillZwelithini (Cleansing ceremony held to mark first anniversary of the late King's passing)
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Comair (British Airways and Kulula have been grounded following a spate of mid-air emergencies)
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OptinumMine (Mpumalanga Action Movement marches to coal mine to protest court action taken | NPA believes that mine was a vehicle for money laundering)
Guest: Mpumelelo Mashifane - Social Commentator
Our next guest asked an interesting question on social media this past week: “Are you only focusing on what you can get from your partner? Or are you paying attention to what you can give?” This question not only highlights the importance of mutual benefit but also the tricky tightrope navigated between selflessness and self-preservation. Reciprocity is not just establishing social balance but acknowledging the work being actively done on a regular basis. She will unpack how this mutual give and take affects not only romantic couples but families and friendships
Guest: Leah Sefor – Relationship Expert
This week, we commemorate Global Recycling Day on 18th March. This day was created to help recognise and celebrate the benefits of recycling waste for the environment, businesses, and people. The day was first recognised by the United Nations in 2018 and has since birthed countless initiatives by governments, civil society groups and the private sector that have impacted environmental action and awareness. This year, our next guest has collaborated with the South African Defence Force to take its “green soldiering” to install biogas plants in military bases that will reduce the use of fossil fuels to cook meals for about 220 people a day
Guest: Dr. Karen Surridge – Manager of Renewable Energy at South African National Energy Development Institute
GDP (SA economy grows by 1,2% in the final quarter of 2021 | Annual growth sits at 4,9% for 2021 financial year according to Statistics SA)
Mbalula (Minister of Transport gets into a Twitter dispute with journalist, Ziyanda Ngcobo on the cryptic Ukraine tweet)
Pfizer (Twitter weighs in on the side effects of Vaccines in New reports from the US FDA | 100K doses will expire due to declining vaccination numbers)
WesselMareeHigh (Parents of student have opened an assault case | A video went viral of a teacher who shoved a student in class)
GiftOfTheGivers (Ambassador of Ukraine lauds the organization for humanitarian contributions)
Guest: Lorato Tshenkeng - Social Commentator
Our next guest believes that children have the right to the best possible healthcare and aim to improve the health situation of vulnerable children in communities. Our next guest has just returned from a seven thousand kilometre journey around the country to raise funds for children’s health. This fundraising effort would go into paying for doctor’s appointments, paediatric surgeries, medical treatments and nutritional assistance for families in distress. Their journey started in White River, Mpumalanga on the eve of Valentine’s Day and the group of bikers visited cities such as Cape Town, Gqeberha, Upington, Lephalale, Port Nolloth and Durban.
Guest: Dr. Andre Hattingh – Founder and Chief Executive Officer for Pediatric Care Africa
The ancient holistic tradition of Qi Gong is used to harness the body’s natural energy to achieve peace and calm. The idea is to reset your energy, clearing any meridian pathway blockages that might be holding you back, to create clarity of mind and awaken one’s true nature. Qi Gong derives from the Chinese tradition’s understanding of energy centres called dantian and is believed to be related to higher states of consciousness. Dantian are considered to be essential for cultivating health and wellness. Our next guest will help us unpack how energy practices such as Qi Gong restores balance between mind, body and soul
Guest: Mandy Wu – Psychologist, Lecturer and Yoga Instructor
The Fruit Industry Social Compact is an accord between government, industry and labour. The aim of the accord is to achieve socio-economic growth within the fruit industry according to the guidelines of the National Development Plan. The stakeholders have mutually accepted the principles, guidelines and common objectives contained in the Fruit Industry Social Compact (FISC). Our next guest will unpack how the Fruit Industry Social Accord will address challenges within the value chain and how it will impact farmers
Guest: Fhumulani Ratshitanga – Chief Executive Officer of Fruit South Africa
The Fruit Industry Social Compact is an accord between government, industry and labour. The aim of the accord is to achieve socio-economic growth within the fruit industry according to the guidelines of the National Development Plan. The stakeholders have mutually accepted the principles, guidelines and common objectives contained in the Fruit Industry Social Compact (FISC). Our next guest will unpack how the Fruit Industry Social Accord will address challenges within the value chain and how it will impact farmers
Guest: Fhumulani Ratshitanga – Chief Executive Officer of Fruit South Africa
This green organization started over a meal where nine friends resolved to plant a thousand trees during Arbour Month (September) in Cape Town’s marginalized and under-greened communities. Along the way, the group researched the best places to plant the trees and found like-minded people to help their campaign gather momentum. Once the group completed their goal, schools were asking for trees to be planted in the fields, more people wanted to volunteer their time and companies wanted to offer their support. Today, the organization has planted over 150 000 trees throughout southern Africa. Our next guest tells us more about their upcoming Reforest Festival taking place in April under the theme: Celebrating the age of restoration.
Guest: Lauren Teasdale – Co-Founder of GreenPop
NathiMthethwa (Fana Moekena calls for the Minister of Arts and Culture to take responsibility economic strife of artists)
ISIS (US government has sanctioned four financial facilitators of the extremist group | Finance supporting conflicts in Uganda and Mozambique)
FuelHikesMustFall (SA motorists start a petition in protest of the R1,46 increase)
Libya (New transitional government approved by House of Representatives despite tensions with UN-supported administration)
SAPostOffice (Postal service stops mail delivery to Russia, Ukraine & Belarus | SA Twitter drags the service for not getting local postal services delivered)
Guest: Adekunle Owolabi - Social Commentator
Our next guest has been celebrating the graduation of the class of 2021 and has equipped 197 graduates to take the next step in their agricultural journey. The Western Cape MEC for Agriculture, Dr. Ivan Meyer has challenged these students to become active participants in the economic recovery and help the provincial government in building more agricultural schools. The Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute was the first agricultural training centre on the continent and the oldest in the country
Guest: Maritjie Cornelissen – Deputy Director of Student Affairs at Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute
After someone dies, some of our most valued and fulfilling experiences are often coloured with a tinge of pain. Although depression and grief are different, both experiences may cause someone to retreat from the routines of daily life: A person may cut off from sources of support. A person may withdraw socially and emotionally. A person may also disengage from activities they found fulfilling and gave them purpose. Our next guest will provide tips on how we can support the emotional needs of our loved ones as they reintegrate back into society
Guest: Paula Quinsee – Relationship Coach and Author
PublicWageBill (Minister Ayanda Dlodlo set to meet with unions after the Constitutional Court judgment | Unions have not ruled out national strike action)
ThulasNxesi (National Labour Migration Policy open for public comment | Companies will be fined up to R100 000 for noncompliance)
FIFA & #EUFA (International Football bodies’ bans Russian clubs from hosting or participating in football events including the EUFA Champions League)
AndreaJohnson (President Cyril Ramaphosa appoints a new NPA Investigating Directorate)
AlanWinde (Premier of the Western Cape fires MEC for Community Safety, Albert Fritz)
Guest: Lorato Tshenkeng - Social Commentator
One out of four people are affected by cancer in South Africa. Our next guest’s personal experience with cancer compelled her to form the Machi Filotimo Cancer Project. Since launching the project, she has launched a cyclethon that is aimed at raising funds for patient care and creating cancer awareness. The event challenges everyday South Africans to support cancer survivors, make a difference and honour a friend who has been impacted by the terminal illness
Guest: Evy Michalopoulos - Founder of the Filotimo Cancer Project
Our next guest has launched its latest initiative, “Little Acts of Heart” and is calling on South Africans to help others, no matter how small or big. The organization would like to capture these moments of heart, and encourage South Africans to share their experiences in a bid to record one million selfless acts. As a reward for reaching a million selfless acts, our next guest has committed to matching these contributions by donating food hampers to the value of R1 million to those in need
Guest: Rinee Mudavhi - Brand Manager at Jungle
KetanjiBrownJackson (President Bident nominated the first black, female Supreme Justice as #BlackHistoryMonth closes out)
ThandiModise (Minister of Defense launches probe into State Security Agency corruption)
Proteas (Kyle Verrynne's maiden century puts SA in the driving seat on Day 4 of the second Test)
JuliusMalema (EFF leader beats Parliament's bid to get CIC to apologize to the Judicial Service Commission and Judge Matojane)
AfricansInUkraine (Reports of racial discrimination against Africans on the border posts | Nigerian and Ghanian governments putting out statements surrounding the protection of their citizens)
Guest: Busisiwe Radebe - Social Commentator
Spiritual practice has undergone a dramatic modern resurgence as more and more people seek guidance from the ‘higher powers’ given the complexities of our world today. This week, we discuss the importance of rituals and why we should be guided when undertaking traditional customs. If listeners have questions on their spiritual journey with the ancestors, they can join the conversation and call us.
Guest: Gift Sebiloane - Actor, MC and Traditional Spiritualist
Last week, Honey-makers from across the Ngaka Modiri Molema District converged on Witpan farm to assist one of their own harvest 160 beehives. Mr Sello Nthoesane is a farmer in Tswaing Local Municipality and is one of many beekeepers who were recently trained on beekeeping management by the Department of Agriculture in the North West. Our next guest has been assisting emerging beekeepers through the province with training and the donation of equipment during the harvest season.
Guest: Nono Mohotlheng – Agricultural Technician (beekeeping) at the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in the North West
ColinFarrell (Actor was not allowed to smoke during the Batman movie)
SamuelLJackson (Producer honoured with the prestigious Chairman’s Award from the NAACP)
BonkoKhoza (Twitter reacts to the Wife actor eating from a fan’s plate)
AmandaDuPont (Actress recently went under the knife)
PearlThusi (Actress share painful time in career before Wu Assassins)
Guest: Refuwe Letsooa – Entertainment and Lifestyle Commentator
Our next guest started her music career in a band and broke away to compete on South African Idols. She makes a return to music as a solo artist with her debut album, Serendipity. She launched her first three singles (Eternal, Pills and Warning Signs) of the album at her launch earlier this month.
Guest: Sarah Joy Swanepoel – Singer and Songwriter
Who does not love a home cooked meal? How about Seven Colours on Sunday afternoon? Our next guest goes into the heart of South African homes to see how people really make their Sunday kos meals. The show is inspired by the unique tradition of ‘colourful Sunday cooking’ and the sharing of experiences, even going as far as sending recipes via DMs. In each episode, audiences see families, friends and loved ones flex their cooking skills by executing the full plate. On this journey, she is joined by her co-host and well-known media personality, Moshe Mdiki.
Guest: Dr. Lillian Dube – co-Host of Seven Colours and veteran TV Actress
GUEST: Ziyanda Mazamisa - Mindset Coach and the founder of Young Minds Coaching programme
GUEST: Reggie Ngcobo - Media Liaison Officer and Spokesperson of the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Developing farmers who struggle to gain access to machinery may need to consider hiring a contractor rather than buying their own equipment. This is due to the cost of importing farming equipment, high transportation costs and interest rates have contributed to the increase in machinery prices. With limited financial equity to acquire their equipment, emerging farmers need to navigate how to remain competitive in the market whilst not having access to equipment at the right time during the production process. Our next guest will help us unpack how financial institutions can provide feasible solutions
Guest: Dawie Maree - Head of Information & Marketing at First National Bank Business, Agriculture division
MmusiMaimane (One Movement SA’s petition call on government to ‘stop parliament throwing away votes’)
NERSA (Power regulator will decide on Eskom's proposed tariff hikes will get approved this week)
SowetoDerby (National Football Supporters’ Association set to protest at the Chiefs-Pirates game on 5th March | PSL still have not reopened stadia for fans)
Ethiopia (Government dismisses claims that grand renaissance project will starve Sudan and Egypt of electricity supply)
NBAAllStars (SA Twitter stayed up for the basketball showpiece | Michael Jordan made a rare appearance and Steph Curry named the Kobe Bryant MVP)
Guest: Busisiwe Radebe - Social Commentator
Spiritual practice has undergone a dramatic modern resurgence as more and more people seek guidance from the ‘higher powers’ given the complexities of our world today. This week, we focus on symbolism and the role that animals play in our spiritual relationship with our ancestors. Animals feature prominently in conveying symbolism of sacred power and messages in our dreams. In more practical terms, animals play key roles in identity construction of individuals, clans, and ethnic groups.
Guest: Gift Sebiloane - Actor, MC and Traditional Spiritualist
AceMagashule (Zondo Commission is not a court of law | Threatens to air Luthuli House secrets)
Euphonik & #DJFresh (GBV case reopened against former 947 DJs)
JuliusMalemaVsAfriforum (Malema concludes testimony | Gunner: Struggle songs have a place in democratic South Africa)
YellowSunday (Major roadblocks impeding campaigning for Nelson Chamisa's rally | country goes to municipal by-elections polls)
OperationDudula (Group holds protests in Hillbrow | SAPS calls for group to comply with the law)
Guest: Mpumelelo Mashifane - Social Commentator
Eco-bricks have become a sustainable construction material alternative that responds to global pollution by using non-recyclables such as chip packets, carrier bags, bottle tops and others. These bottle bricks have been used around the world for over 20 years as a building brick and a powerful tool to connect people with their waste. Our next guest collects these bricks and has several drop-off points across Gauteng. So far, she has collected over 8 800 eco-bricks. Further, she works on projects within communities to establish environmental and food sustainability
Guest: Bianca Wannenburg - Social Entrepreneur and Co-Founder and Director of Khuthaza Foundation NPC
Have you ever thought you were whole and healed from a past trauma, only to experience an unexpected trigger that robs you of the sense of stability and confidence you depend on to live your best life? While you may rely on different sources to meet our various human needs, there are connections between our emotional, physical and spiritual health. According to the modality of holistic therapy, it’s possible to treat the whole person at once through energy work to heal our blockages. Our next guest helps us unpack the practice of Reiki, how energy medicine can be used effectively through the five senses and how we can incorporate this in our routines
Guest: Ingrid Pollak – Registered Master Reiki Practitioner and Founder of Inner Essence Holistic Therapies
TrevorNoah (Talk show host going to the White House to MC the Correspondents’ Dinner)
ZachHorwitz (Former NFL player and actor swindled of R9,8 billion in ponzi scheme)
MinnieDlamini (Media personality announced her divorce with Quinton Jones)
CassperNyovest (Rapper has a dream of playing in the PSL)
LeratoKganyago (DJ & entrepreneur shutdown Valentine’s Day)
Guest: Refuwe Letsooa – Entertainment and Lifestyle Commentator
Our next guest took a leap of faith when she left her job in Finance to pursue her music career. As she took that fateful leap, the pandemic struck. This didn’t stop her. During the course of the pandemic, four tracks off her highly-anticipated debut album were featured in the musical score of the second season of Netflix’s mega-hit show, Blood and Water. This month, FRYA drops her debut album: Balance. The album speaks to mastering the masculine and feminine, the strong and the soft, the sexy and the vulnerable. Sonically, the project covers a broad range of genres from heart-wrenching ballads (Changes) to club bangers (BDE, Fire Fire) and Afro bops (Calculate).
Guest: Rutendo Maregere – Singer and Songwriter
The Sony World Photography awards are held to support and build photographic communities, globally. Our next guest has just been announced the national winner for his portrait, Montsho. The portrait opens conversations around the representation of the black body and black lives, challenging the idea that blackness is homogenous. He is going to represent South Africa in the global competition that is set to take place in London, England
Guest: Bongani Tshabalala - Self-taught Photographer
The Arts are a strong representation of local talent and a tool for the sustenance of our identity and culture. This is why it is important that the sector is recognised and supported by corporate South Africa. This industry was hard hit in the past few years following the pandemic. As curfew and lockdown restrictions have been lifted, this is an important time for corporate SA to invest in creative industries to ensure that this market is sustainable. Our next guest will discuss how they are leading the way and who they have worked with on their journey
Guest: Andra Nel - Corporate Social Investment Manager for KFC South Africa
Batohi (SUI cases that have been referred to the NPA are not necessarily ready for court)
SAIdols (Thembi Seete and JR are the newly minted judges for season 18)
IPL (10 South African cricketers are signed to teams ahead of the start of the new season)
JacobZuma (Former President faced Arms Deal appeal judgement at the Pietermaritzburg High Court)
UCT (Students protest over registration and financial exclusion | Entrances leading to campus are blocked)
Guest: Adekunle Owolabi - Social Commentator
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has announced that it will resume the Presidential Employment Stimulus initiative. The voucher system returns after a month-long suspension after national outcry that the cost of redeeming vouchers was steep. Qualifying farmers took to social media to share their experiences. Our next guest will take us through what changes have been made to implementation of the voucher system.
Guest: Reggie Ngcobo - Media Liaison Officer and Spokesperson of the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
When you think of the word “intimacy,” you may assume it means sexual relationships. While one can boost the other, one doesn’t necessarily include the other. Intimacy on its own involves trust, acceptance, and an emotional connection with another person. Intimate partners care for one another and are unafraid to share thoughts, desires, and vulnerabilities. In addition to romantic partners, you can have intimate relationships with friends, family members, and other people in your life. Even without sex, intimacy can provide many physical and mental health benefits
Guest: Norma Mzizi – Life Coach and Owner of Norma’s Touch
MogoengMogoeng (Former Chief Justice does his first TV interview after his retirement with JJ Tabane)
LeratoKganyago (Husband breaks the internet by allegedly buying her a hotel for Valentine's Day)
NeilPowell (Springbok Rugby Sevens coach announced as Sharks' new Director of Rugby)
Liberia (Thousands gathered on Monrovia to celebrate the bicentenary)
Huawei (Company bring sued by government for hiring 90% foreign national staff | Department of Labour will be clamping down on EEA quotas - 60% local staff complement)
Guest: Lorato Tshenkeng - Social Commentator
During the Debate on State Of Nation Address 2022, Inkatha Freedom Party Chief Whip, Narend Singh said that “it’s painful to be a young, gifted and black female when labour and economic opportunities are inaccessible”. Singh reminded President Cyril Ramaphosa that black women bore the brunt of the unemployment and that unemployment has only risen since the last State Of Nation Address. Last year, more than 40% of black women were unemployed and formed part of the 2 million jobs losses since 2020. In light of this, we discuss the impact unemployment has on mental health and their families. Our next guest will share her experience of unemployment. She discusses her struggle with depression, the lack of psychosocial support available within communities and how she got her life back on track.
Guest: Tombozi Mbewe-Ncube – Life Coach and author of The Confident Comeback
Our next guest is part of an organization that is on a mission to engage in people-centred community empowerment initiatives that contribute to meaningful and sustainable change in the township of Langa, Cape Town. The organization was recently awarded the coveted 2021 Human Rights Prize of the Republic of France by the Ambassador of France to South Africa, Aurélien Lechevallier. The award recognised Just Grace’s efforts to reduce school dropout in the township through their engagement with five high schools during the Covid19 pandemic. During the pandemic, there was an increase in the number of children dropping out of school – it was recorded that an additional 750 000 learners did not return to school
Guest: Lindiwe Kers – Business Development Officer at Just Grace NPC
SONADebate2022 (President responds to questions from the National Assembly)
Superbowl (Halftime show featured 50 Cent, Mary J Blige, Dr. Dre, Enimen and Kendrick Lamar)
Malema (EFF leader launched an urgent interdict to halt recommendation to apologize to JSC)
Sudan (AU delegations meets with Burhan in Khartoum)
WenzileMadonsela (Daughter of a former Public Protector accuses mother of being toxic online)
Guest: Busisiwe Radebe - Social Commentator
Spiritual practice has undergone a dramatic modern resurgence as more and more people seek guidance from the ‘higher powers’ given the complexities of our world today. This week, we focus on the spiritual practice of cleansing. In previous weeks, we had discussed on connecting with spirituality and how having sex with multiple partners can have spiritual implications. How do people who go through the process of cleansing? How does this process work? Under what circumstances, outside of sexual relations, would this process apply? What is the symbolism when it comes to bodies of water and cleansing?
Guest: Gift Sebiloane - Actor, MC and Traditional Spiritualist
Our next guest called for President Cyril Ramaphosa to address these four policy areas in his 2022 SONA to protect the sector’s gains in the past two years: These are rural safety, access to land, access to working capital and investment in infrastructure and technology. The agriculture sector contributed R119 billion to the local economy and employed over 8 000 people since 2020. Did the President meet the expectations of the sector?
Guest: Christo van der Rheede – Executive Director of AgriSA
Pregnancy Awareness Week is held every February to highlight the importance of healthy pregnancy and safe motherhood. This includes educating soon-to-be mothers on their right to antenatal care and the importance of reducing complications for both expecting mother as well as foetus. According to health experts, a pregnancy should be planned and couples should see a medical practitioner six months in advance to check the status of their health. Our next guest will be taking us through everything a new mom can expect in the journey, how they should be taking care of their mental health and how her centre supports their journey
Guest: Dr. Qinisile Diale – Fertility Specialist, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Family Matters Fertility Centre
WorldRadioDay (UNESCO theme: Radio and Trust | Radio is thriving in South Africa according to Broadcast Research Council of SA)
SONA2022 (Highlights of #SONA2022 speech | Political parties respond to the President’s plan)
ClubWorldCup (Pitso Mosimaine and Al Ahly grab third place for the second time | Chelsea win the overall tournament, maintaining European football dominance)
ThandoMakhubu (The beneficiary of the SRD Grant mentioned in SONA 2022)
Guest: Mpumelelo Mashifane - Social Commentator
In 2013, our next guest’s birthday lunch became the inspiration of an idea that would go onto become a global phenomenon of goodwill and positive change: 67 Blankets for Mandela. Stitch by stitch, the campaign has generated warmth and hope for millions of needy South Africans and has become an annual record-breaking event that aims to keep the legacy of Madiba alive and well. This year, South Africans are invited to rally together over the next few months to help create the Rainbow Nation Blanket of Hope, knitting or crocheting to evoke the warm and generous spirit of our rainbow nation
Guest: Carolyn Steyn – Philanthropist and Founder of 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day
SONA2022 (What to expect from the President ahead of tonight’s speech)
HandsOffDaliMpofu (Group of advocates defend Mpofu for his conduct as JSC commissioner | General Council of the Bar place Mpofu’s position in JSC under review)
PleaseCallMe (Nkosana Makate wins case against Vodacom | The twenty-year long David vs Goliath battle was taxing on his family)
ActionSA (Athol Trollip joins party to dislodge ANC dominance in the Eastern Cape)
TembisaHospital (Hospital shutdown after shoot out broke out | Enrolled nurse killed by fiancé)
Guest: Lorato Tshenkeng - Social Commentator
When the farm is the largest single asset in the estate, parents face an immediate dilemma surrounding how to divide it among children who are working in the agribusiness and those who aren’t. Their first instinct might be to pass on equal shares in the agribusiness. If pressed as to how this will work from the younger generation’s standpoint, they usually respond by saying that those in the agribusiness should be given voting control. While that might protect the agribusiness from interference by siblings who know the least about its operations, it will also only increase the tension amongst the group
Guest: Lisa Griffith – Associate Director of the Wealth Advisers division at BDO
Some people know how to handle their emotions and feelings better than others. These people are aware of the changes that are constantly occurring within ourselves and the social cues we share towards others. More importantly, these people build their emotional intelligence through their ability to share their emotional experiences at four different levels: how they perceive emotions, how they understand emotions, how they reason with emotions and how they manage their emotions. Our next guest will help us navigate how emotional intelligence affects our relationships and how we become more mindful of our partner’s needs
Guest: Paula Quinsee – Relationship Expert and Author
Our next guest helps young people by providing free walk-in appointments for pupils attending school within inner-city Johannesburg. His franchise also calls on their regular clients to donate their old pair of spectacles that are no longer in use to help supply parts to repair broken spectacles. He has observed that children who have struggled with their vision do better at school after receiving glasses. At a broader level, Specsavers has a Kids Right To Great Sight project where kids from 6 to 12 years old get a comprehensive eye test and spectacles at no charge
Guest: Motobi Selopyane – Optometrist at Specsavers (JHB Bank City branch)
According to the National Adoption Coalition of South Africa (NACSA), there are 2 400 adoptions (average) registered per year. There are parents who see adoption as their first choice when it comes to parenthood rather than the last resort. Our next guest will discuss the misconceptions surrounding this choice and her personal adoption journey with her son
Guest: Thabitha Dolamo – Ambassador of World Adoption Day | Owner of Baby and I | Adoptive Mom
MalemavsLamola (EFF calls for Minister of Justice to step down)
LewisHamilton (Seven-time F1 world champion announced that #HeIsBack)
JSCInterviews (Judge Mandisa Maya is recommended as Chief Justice)
TinderSwindler (Twitter weighs in on Netflix's hottest release | Tweeps participate in the #TinderSwindlerChallenge where they channel their inner Simon Leviev)
SaveRayan (the world mourns the loss of Rayan Ocram after he fell down a well | His Majesty King Mohammed VI called the parents shortly after his death)
Guest: Lorato Tshenkeng - Social Commentator
The ninth edition of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair brings together art lovers under the theme: connect through art from Africa and the world. This year’s Art Fair will be a hybrid edition with a new digital platform called ALT. The Art Fair brought back old favourites such as the SOLO section that showcases the next generation of contemporary art from Angola, South Africa, Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The Art Fair will also have a series of engagements amongst curators, exhibitors and collectors
Guest: Mia Louw – Galleries & Special Projects Liaison at the Investec Cape Town Art Fair
Our next guest burst onto the hip hop scene for his remix of the breakout single, Mhluzi. The song went onto reach number 1 on 5fm’s The Stir Up’s local top five chart and number 3 on Metro FM’s Absolute five charts. He was nominated for a 2021 SA Hip Hop Award for the Best Remix and the song was recognized on MTV Base’s Freshman Top five playlist. For him, making the music is an extension of his identity and his Xhosa roots. Umbono Wam is affirmation to himself that his dreams are valid.
Guest: Hlumile Mangoloti – Rapper (Flash iKumkani)
Our next guests form part of an international festival that will take us on a journey to the heart of Africa and the diaspora through art and music. For the second time, the festival will be held at Johannesburg. Under the theme: Human[U]nity, the festival explores our collective future through concerts, dialogue and collaboration. The Festival sets out to put forward values of inclusion and honour the impact of the diaspora on musical expression around the world.
Guest: Nicky Blumenfeld - Co-Director and Curator of the Paris New York Heritage Festival
Guest: Benjamin Levy – Co-Director and Promoter of the Paris New York Heritage Festival
DavidBeckham (Former footballer shares that he does not share food with his wife)
NickCannon (Talk show host shares that he will become a father for the 8th time)
MohaleMotaung (Businessman calls on South Africans to help him rebuild a home)
ConnieFerguson (Media mogul shares touching six month tribute for her late husband)
Zodwa (Dancer and Reality TV star gets matching tattoos with her partner)
Guest: Refuwe Letsooa – Entertainment and Lifestyle Commentator
According to the National Adoption Coalition of South Africa (NACSA), over 3 000 children have been either abandoned or orphaned each year. Our next guest started her organisation with her husband as a place where babies and toddlers could be nurtured and feel loved. The safe haven also facilitates adoption of children into their care. A decade later, the safe haven has helped over 800 babies.
Guest: Joanne Teunissen – Co-Founder of the Baby Home (Durban North)
Love is wonderful thing. This is especially true when you somebody new makes you feel seen, heard and valued. As the dust settles on the honeymoon phase, you find yourself being more accommodating their preferences over yours like adopting some of their hobbies. While this is a natural part of any relationship, it's important not to lose sight of who we are in a relationship because it can make the experience more fulfilling for both people involved. It's also good for your mental health and spiritual well-being as it can help with restoring self-confidence whilst embracing individuality.
Guest: Leah Sefor – Relationship Expert
JSCInterviews (Judge Madlanga is the first in the hot seat in final interviews for Chief Justice)
R10GoesALongWay (Initiative to help students register for university growing with FUNDI)
Rwanda (Gatuna Border to Uganda reopens after frosty bilateral relations)
AceMagashule (Court bid to overturn suspension as ANC Secretary General dismissed at SCA)
AFCON (Online abuse and death threats hurled at players | Semi-final clashes start later today)
Guest: Adekunle Owolabi - Social Commentator
Our next guest points to land transfer programmes and unused land being taxed has been the biggest challenge facing farmers. Our guest argues that distributing land is of no value if it does not consider the other factors of production. It goes onto say that many agricultural organizations have made proposals on how new entrants can enter the agricultural environment, provided that these new entrants will accept the responsibility it takes to be able to farm.
Guest: Bennie van Zyl – General Manager at TLU South Africa
Spiritual practice has undergone a dramatic modern resurgence as more and more people seek guidance from the ‘higher powers’ given the complexities of our world today. This week, we focus on our superstitions and how it impacts your spiritual relationship with the ancestors. Remember those long held beliefs passed down from one generation to another without explanation? Like not celebrating a pregnancy or accepting gifts until the child is born?
Guest: Gift Sebiloane - Actor, MC and Traditional Spiritualist
Trending Topics: Social Media in the last 24 hours
ANC (National Executive Committee told to start retrenchment process of Luthuli House staff)
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Guest: Busisiwe Radebe - Social Commentator
Our next guest has launched a podcast series that will provide valuable business insights online, free of charge. This series also forms part of the Firstwatch Entrepreneurship Challenge workshop modules. The podcast series provides an opportunity for the public to access some of the country’s business leaders while they share their lessons and experiences. Some of the podcasts speak to the following topics: Passion and Purpose, Marketing and Sales, Finance, Leadership and Pitching.
Guest: Daniel Kahn - Serial Entrepreneur and Marketer
Our next guest vowed to find his purpose after he experienced a life-threatening event. In 2020, Jabu released his debut single titled, ‘Enqabeni’ and the song was nominated for the Best Gospel Single at the Mpumalanga Gospel Awards. Reginald won that award and won Best Male Artist. Affectionately known as Mr Crazy Praise, he has shared the stage with Dr. Tumi, Sipho Ngwenya, Ayanda Ntanzi, Godfrey Mondlane, Ayanda Shange, Xolani Jwaga, Takesure Ncube, Priscilla Mahamba and Lebo Morolo.
Guest: Jabu Reginald Nkosi – Gospel Artist
After a successful pilot season, the Pastors’ Wives return to the pan-African lifestyle channel - Honey TV. The show follows the daily lives of seven glamorous ladies who are married to prominent pastors from across the continent who are infamous for “less than Christian-like” actions. These ladies defy the misconceptions of the stereotypical MaMfundisi and determined to live their lives. Our next guest is a new cast member on a show and a director of a production company.
Guest: Tshidi Motlhose – Cast Member of Pastors Wives
CooperHefner (The Hef’s son defends late father ahead of documentary release)
HarryAndMeghan (The Duke and Duchess of Sussex registered new companies in Delaware)
SivNgesi (Actor shares his latest international gig)
Somizi (Choreographer shared how he felt unsafe in Johannesburg CBD)
Rasta (Twitter’s favourite sketch artist lands new gig on Chicken Licken advert)
Guest: Refuwe Letsooa – Entertainment and Lifestyle Commentator
CCMA (Commission rules that decision to sack unvaccinated workers is substantively fair)
FisokuhleNtuli (Hitman convicted and sentenced to six life terms at the Esikhawini regional court)
Boeremag (Department of Justice has failed to convince Constitutional Court to overturn the 2018 ruling granting access to laptops in cells for study purposes)
CyrilRamaphosa (SCOPA resolved that the President should appear before the Parliamentary Committee to explain comments in leaked audio recording)
Israel (New Ambassador presented diplomatic credentials sparks questions on IR inconsistency)
Guest: Lorato Tshenkeng - Social Commentator
Healthier eating and maintaining a good weight are amongst the worthiest goals we can have for the New Year, but how you go about it is important. Whether you have promised yourself you will get rid of the pandemic bulge, want to try out clean eating or are thinking of taking up fasting, it helps to get professional advice and avoid the masses of misinformation and untrustworthy opinions that abound when it comes to diet and weight loss. Today, our next guest focuses on optimal nutritional.
Guest: Melissa Lainn – Integrative Nutritional Coach
Our next guest believes that if you are passionate about farming, no farm is too small to make a start. With a smaller property, you simply need to plan the layout so that you can maximise its potential. Carlson adds that his 10ha smallholding in Hartbeespoort, North West is perfectly suited to intensive farming with a Boer goat stud.
Guest: Jonathan Carlson – Owner of Langverwaght Farm
Our next guest found her voice when she auditioned for choirs and theatrical plays. In 2017, she burst onto the national stage when she collaborated with Luke M and Euphonik. Later, she became the lead vocalist of the Clique Claq, who won the 2019 Standard Bank Ovation Award. She describes her sound as inspired by Afro-pop and R&B. In 2022, she will be releasing with her debut album and has recently released Reflections which has been remixed by international DJ, Black Coffee.
Guest: Thokozile “Thoko” Makambe – Singer, Songwriter and Voiceover Artist
Our next guest will be celebrating the love movement as their organization brings together local stars such as Zonke, Mandisi Dyantyis and Nomfundo Moh. More importantly, the concert is aimed at promoting positive images of authentic fatherhood and providing much needed fund-raising to ensure that the organization can continue to implement their programmes in the East Rand.
Guest: Bongani Luvalo - Founder of the Cool Dads Foundation and Philanthropist
AndreLeonTalley (Iconic fashion journalist passed away)
MichaelKeaton (Actor shares the importance of making a quality film production prompted return)
PebetsiMatlalia (Actress shares the difficulties of her second pregnancy)
PatrickShai (Vetaran actor issues apology to Cassper Nyovest for offensive video)
GuguGumede (Actress leaves fans wondering why she left Uzalo)
Guest: Refuwe Letsooa – Entertainment and Lifestyle Commentator
According to NEPAD’s report on agriculture and gender, women account for 50% of the agricultural labour force in East and Southern African countries. However, their ownership of agricultural land for business purposes drops to a mere 15%. Women in agriculture continue to suffer the repercussions of persistent inequality, including access to resources such as finance. Our next guest started her agribusiness with the sole purpose of rearing of broilers and pigs for sale to local individual buyers in the rural Free State. Since then, she was chosen as an Anzisha Prize fellow and has met some of the most prominent agricultural investors on the continent.
Guest: Masello Mokhoro – Founder of Starlicious Enterprises
Whistleblower (Johann van Loggerenberg & Themba Maseko have had home invasions this week)
AFCON (Ghana is the biggest casualty of the group stages so far | Final games of the group stages end later today)
Kream (EFF camp outside of Mall of Africa restaurant on labour practices | Patriotic Alliance visiting foreign-owned shops and clearing expired goods)
Pitso (FIFA snubs Al Ahly coach in the shortlist for 2021 Best Men Coach of the year)
SAA (Government airline set to reopen Johannesburg to Durban route in March 2022)
Guest: Lorato Tshenkeng - Social Commentator
Over the past two years, dating has changed and priorities along with it. According to the dating app – Bumble, two out of three singletons say they are prioritising emotional availability over their partner’s appearance. As we settle into a new year, oystering could become an effective way to put yourself out there, make your intentions known and embrace the dating experience on your own terms. Our next guest will unpack what this means, share the benefits of the practice and why it is so important to reflect on our feelings on this journey
Guest: Paula Quinsee – Relationship Expert and Author
According to a recent survey by South African Book Development Council, six out of every ten South Africans older than 16 live in households without a single book. Libraries play a big role in providing access to books, films, internet access and other future-enabling information. Libraries also ensure a community’s vitality and promote strong social ties. Our next guest has launched a campaign to re-stock the libraries of Alexandra Township, with a little help from the recycling Trolley Guys.
Guest: John Davenport – Chief Creative Officer at Havas Africa
As thousands of young people anxiously wait for their Matric Results, parents may be equally anxious about their children’s future. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) have reiterated the importance of identifying signs of emotional distress. Our next guest will help our parents navigate ways to support and validate their young adults during this important time of their lives.
Guest: Adele du Plessis – Clinical Psychologist
NalediChirwa (EFF MP calls out the President on his leadership)
MatricResults (Afriforum application succeeded and High Court rules for results to be released)
FestiveSeason (1685 people passed on our roads and 14 percent increase since last year)
Kenya (Supreme Court began hearings into constitutional review bill)
NetballQuadSeries (Proteas playing England, Australia and New Zealand | Preparations for 2022 Commonwealth Games off to a rocky start)
Guest: Adekunle Owolabi - Social Commentator
Traditionally, saffron is produced in the sub-continent: Iran and India. By 2027, the industry is set to be worth R22 billion. Our next guest was convinced that this spice could be grown on South African soil and spent the last four year researching the feasibility of this business. Starting from small trials in Johannesburg, he has expanded to a 2,5 hectare farm in the Karoo
Guest: Bennie Engelbrecht – Founder of Saffricon
Spiritual practice, in its many forms, has undergone a dramatic modern resurgence as more and more people seek guidance from the ‘higher powers’ given the complexities of our world today. The new normal of covid-19 has forced us to take stock of both our physical and spiritual well-being like never before. South African actor, MC and traditional spiritualist Gift Sebiloane shares some of the unpleasant life encounters he had to endure before accepting his ancestral calling.
Guest: Gift Sebiloane - Actor, MC and Traditional Spiritualist
RassieErasmus (SA Director of Rugby is back at work and his daughters are thankful for twitter's support during the 2 month ban)
Maimane (One Movement leader accuses Parliament of dragging its feet on the Electoral Act)
MondliGungubele (President Ramaphosa appoints the Minister in the Presidency as the new head of the State Security Agency)
Mali (Civilians protest sanctions imposed by ECOWAS & backed by France/USA)
LifeEsidimeni (Hannah Jacobus testified that time frame was too short for moving patients)
Guest: Lorato Tshenkeng - Social Commentator
NovakDjokovic (Australia deported tennis star and World #1 will not defend Australian Open title)
Eskom (DA hits out at power utility for proposed price hike)
MotiBrothers (Family representative breaks silence on interdict filed against SAPS)
BathobileMlangeni (Security guard who allegedly stole R4 million in black bags caught)
Tonga (Tsunami warning issued by US West Coast | Volcano eruption on the island of Tonga)
Guest: Busisiwe Radebe - Social Commentator
It has been just over two weeks into the New Year and social media is abuzz around 05h00 as many get going on their new fitness and nutritional goals. For some, the challenge is not starting the journey but staying motivated and overcome negative self-talk. For others, the challenge lies in making these healthier habits a long-term commitment. Our next guest will tell us how we can make small changes and overcoming sugar addiction can help us make those new health goals stick.
Guest: Sam Hlonyana – Author of Life After Dieting & Founder of 90 Day Movement
It’s fire season in the Western Cape and many officials are on high alert as the rate of wildfires have increased due to climate change. These wildfires has destabilized ratio between young, medium and old fynbos. Whilst fynbos require fire to germinate, frequent fires may destroy the younger species of the plant entirely. Our next guest explains the importance of ecological burn when it comes to biodiversity management and the dangers of wildfires
Guest: Deon Roussouw - Integrated Catchment Specialist for Disaster and Climate Response at Cape Nature
KanyeWest (Netflix documentary set to be released next month)
Cher (Pop legend opens up about beauty in her seventies)
Shimza (Twitter trolls DJ over not cleaning his socks)
Mampintsha (Producer revealed what he charges for a feature in a song)
AaronMoloisi (Media personality launches online radio channel)
Guest: Refuwe Letsooa – Entertainment and Lifestyle Commentator
Hailing from the streets of Jericho, our next guest has turned his passion for dance music and became a music producer. Influenced by the Amapiano genre, he would start sharing his work via social media. His most recent single, Makoti, has been featured on Channel O and MTV Base.
Guest: Gomolemo Teddy Sithole – Producer and DJ
Our next guest opened a non-profit organization aimed at supporting hundreds of spoken word artists through organizing exchange programs, public lectures, festivals and literature programs in schools. Since 2020, it has introduced a poetry mobility fund aimed at exporting our talent to the world and the growth of spoken word artists in the transition into digital platforms
Guest: Ishmael Sibiya - Executive Director at Hear My Voice
Zondo (Acting Chief Justice holds press conference on Sisulu's comments on the Constitution)
Grade1 (Parents share their little ones' cries and smiles on their First Day of school)
CityofCapeTown (Police charged for killing homeless man is out on bail | Incident has raised questions on the Safety and Security Investigation Unit's conduct)
FikileMbalula (Transport Minister to move ahead with R1,1 billion taxi subsidy fund)
PSL (Julius Malema asks why soccer leadership have still not dropped ban on fans at stadiums | EFF leader referred to ANC use of stadia for Jan 8th statement)
Guest: Lorato Tshenkeng - Social Commentator
When it comes to emotional wellness, a lot has been written about overthinking and its links to anxiety. However, we pay little attention to the other alternative: acting on impulse and just going with it. Not paying attention to the possible consequences that may unfold. Sometimes, those accused of underthinking are accused of being selfish, unreliable or inconsiderate. But for others, this behavioural trait may be a defence mechanism that keeps the people around them at an arm’s length. Are there moments where we are not giving enough attention to our emotions whilst making certain decisions?
Guest: Andrew Martin - Clinical Psychologist at the Tembisa Hospital
Over the festive season, there were 13 farm attacks that took place across the country. According to the Department of Agriculture has noted that these attacks negatively impacts food security. Our next guest argues that these attacks are not just destroying the value chain; these attacks leave farmers vulnerable to brutality and torture. Our next guest has also highlighted that the victims of these attacks are not based on race, age or gender. With police stations often far from reach, there is little chance of apprehending perpetrators or fixing the infrastructure that is lost as a result of an attack.
Guest: Theo de Jager - Board Chairperson of the Southern Africa Agri Initiative | President of the World Farmers Organisation
ZandileMafe (Parliament Fire suspect charged with terrorism | The State asks the court for accused to undergo psych evaluation)
LindiweSisulu (social media hits back at ANC Presidential candidate after comments on poverty)
AngieMotshekga (Minister of Basic Education provides update on Matric Results for class of 2021 | Exam results will not be published in the media)
KagisoRabada (Proteas fast bowler reaches 50 Test matches at Newlands against India)
ZuluKingdom (Two court applications to be heard before the Pietermaritzburg High Court)
Guest: Adekunle Owolabi - Social Commentator
Change in life is constant and the job landscape is no exception. As we look to achieve our career goals this year, we must first take stock of what areas we can improve and upskill. Life-long learning can help us to achieve personal development. It recognizes that humans have a natural drive to explore, learn and grow. This encourages us to improve our own quality of life and sense of self-worth by paying attention to the ideas and goals that inspire us
Guest: Loueen Jones - Vice President: Human Resources at RichZA and Author of #ThatGoal
Our next guest is on a mission to build healed and peaceful communities, one prison at a time. She has recently launched a Back-A-Buddy campaign that aims to donate 6 000 copies of her new book to the Pollsmoor Prison. She believes that every person has the potential to transform and that there is a journey of healing that can benefit their outlook on life
Guest: Natasha Zantsi – Author of 'Let go of the Past and Liberate Yourself'
There are parts of ourselves that we do not like and we would rather people not know about us. Emotions that emerge can range from fears to shame. These so-called bad aspects of ourselves make up the "shadow self" and if left unattended, can cause more harm to your new goals and aspirations in the New Year. The good news is that there are many ways to address these patterns and behaviours. When you learn to embrace your shadow self, you can live a more balanced life
Guest: Anesu Mbizvo – Medical Doctor, Yoga Teacher and Entrepreneur
ParliamentFire (Old Chamber Building goes up in flames in the Parliamentary precinct)
SongOfTheYear (Twitter debates DJ Hlo’s Isbani being named #SOTY by UkhoziFM)
TheArch (The late Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu was laid to rest over the weekend)
HappyNewYear (Department of Health welcomed 1700 new born babies)
Guest: Khanya Bonani - Social Commentator
Our next guest is part of a social enterprise that removes plastic waste from the river mouths and beaches of the Western Cape. Izame Zabantu Nature Helpers has removed more than 6 500 bags of plastic waste so far. The local non-profit organization has collected everything from rubber tyres to fishing nets. The initiative is in partnership with Ikamva Labantu who is creating employment opportunities whilst protecting the environment. In the past 9 months, the organization has employed seven people on a fortnightly basis.
Guest: Natanya Mulholland – Founder of Izame Zabantu Nature Helpers
KhanyiMbau (Actress leaves boyfriend in Dubai mid-holiday)
Tembisa10 (The Sithole family and dectuplets that broke the South African internet)
CelebrityDeaths (Sharleen Surtie-Richards, Shona Ferguson,Steve Kekana and more)
KatlegoMaboe (Media personality’s alleged infidelity and what followed)
Jessica (we're live viral video and the parodies created by local broadcasters)
Guest: Nkosana Mdluli – Entertainment and Lifestyle Commentator
Our next guest has recently published a new book on compatibility and love through the lens of astrology. Her book unpack what each signs brings to the table and how to navigate relationship challenges to create harmony by understanding each partner’s motivations. She will also take us through what to expect in the upcoming astrological year and tap into her High Priestess wisdom to help our listeners with the burning questions.
Guest: Linda Shaw – Astrologist and Author of Horoscope Hotties
Our next guest believes that his work for charitable organizations provides sustainable solutions for happy, healthy and holistic communities. This past week, he challenged ordinary South Africans to give back after their Christmas festivities. In the Boxing Day Challenge, locals were tasked with taking their material items they no longer use and share them with those less fortunate.
Guest: Mark Tromp – Masters Student at Tshwane University of Technology
Our next guest is one member of the DJ duo, Kasi Fusion. This dynamic duo has fused afro-pop, house and R&B to create unique sound that speak to their Sowetan background. The duo has performed together for the last year, composed 26 tracks together and released their album, The Journey earlier this year. Their latest track, Ubuhle, forms part of a new EP coming soon.
Guest: Mpho Raymond Mainganye – DJ
MamaJackie (Judge dismisses urgent appeal that would force Amanda du Pont and Masechaba Ndlovu delete social media posts on Jub Jub)
LifeOrientation (Mmusi MacManus says that DBE should scrap the subject)
COVID-19 (Booster Pfizer shots available as of today for eligible South Africans)
LeboMalepa (Local tourism community mourning the loss of Soweto by Bike owner)
MichaelSchumacher (F1 fans commemorate the 8th anniversary of the devastating skiing incident)
Guest: Lorato Tshenkeng - Social Commentator
We made it to the penultimate day of the year. Let that sink in. There have been many highs and lows as the year progressed. There were a few silver linings along the way: it was reconnecting with nature, family or friends, recalibrating how you approach work and rediscovering what’s really important to you. As we look forward to the new year, what are the healthy new habits we can adopt to help us improve our daily routines? Conversely, what are the unhealthy habits and patterns that we are leaving behind in 2021?
Guest: Thabang Mashigo – Mindset Coach and Wellness Facilitator
According to the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, the local cannabis industry is estimated to be worth R14-billion and by 2024; this could increase to R28-billion. South Africa could go onto account for 70% of the R44-billion estimated African market. Our next guest has invested in the local industry as it offers new opportunities for emerging farmers, expand the value chain and uplift communities through skills development. His company has interests in medical cannabis and hemp
Guest: Brian van Rooyen – Chief Executive Officer of Labat Africa
Every parent believes that their child is the best and the brightest, particularly in the earliest days of their parenthood journey. However, the process of nurturing of this new life should not grow into a narcissistic attachment that impacts the child’s later emotional development. Some parents are driven to control their children and wield their power in the family hierarchy, often using their children in a variety of ways to maintain the narcissist’s sense of self and inflated ego. Today, we delve into what is narcissism, how this behaviour impacts mental health and families
Guest: Medina Harverye – Chief Executive Officer of the Dandelion Breeze & Founder of the Bold Women Program
As the new year draws near, there are several ways in which we can let go of the things that no longer serve us in order to receive new prosperity or abundance. Whilst some people reserve spring cleaning for the end of the winter season, more people are accumulating things during the festive season due to family visits, celebrations, roadtrips and those infamous Christmas decorations. Our next guest will assist us in identifying what it is we can keep, toss or store
Guest: Madeline Roussouw – Founder of Curated Style
NoCurfewOnNYE (The DA get behind social media hashtag stating economy is suffering | AfriForum bid to challenge curfew was dismissed earlier this month)
ToHellWithShell (Environmentalists win appeal application | Shell mandated to stop seismic testing and engage Wild Coast communities)
LungiNgidi (Proteas fast bowler & teammate #KagisoRabada led SA to comeback on Day 3 of the first Test match vs India)
Mali (Military holds four day forum on the return of the country to civilian rule)
BhekiCele (Minister of Police, #ActNow and National Liquor Traders Association say no to GBV)
Guest: Adekunle Owolabi - Social Commentator
OscarMabuyane (Eastern Cape Premier is losing his ANC contingency quickly)
ChristmasBabies (Department of Health released the statement on the 747 new births | KZN Health MEC concerned over the rate of teenage pregnancy)
Somalia (President Abdullahi suspends Prime Minister Roble over corruption allegations)
Catherine (Duchess of Cambridge lends her piano skills to Christmas Benefit concert)
Durban (No beach-goers on the Day of Goodwill | eThekweni Municipality has been accused of not implementing adequate lockdown regulations)
Guest: Lorato Tshenkeng - Social Commentator
Our next guest has met with the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development to discuss the impact of inadequate vaccine supply to combat livestock diseases. This comes after the country has experienced above average rainfall in the past few months. Given the recent outbreak of locusts as a result of this excess rainfall, farmers are concerned about the outbreak of deadly diseases such as Rift Valley fever. These kinds of diseases were transmitted by biting insects, such as mosquitoes, whose populations increased after heavy rainfall
Guest: Marzanne Polydorou - Animal Health Support Officer at the National Animal Health Forum
After all the Christmas festivities are said and done, there are plenty of leftovers in the fridge from the weekend. Usually, these leftovers last through the last few days of the year. However, not everybody is a fan of eating leftovers. Our next guest will be helping us find craft ways to repurpose those leftovers and give them a new lease on life.
Guest: Nwabisa Lisa- Chef and founder of KwaLisa Soulfood
New Year’s is a time for fresh starts, reprioritizing and goal setting. As you’re reflecting on the physical, professional and financial goals you hope to manifest in 2022, don’t forget to take your emotional well-being into consideration. Adopting steps to be happier instead of “better” can have a greater impact and can lead to a general sense of contentment. This approach beats putting unnecessary pressure to completely change your lifestyle or appearance from unrealistic resolutions.
Guest: Paula Quinsee – Relationship Expert and Author
DesmondTutu (The Archbishop Emeritus has passed away at 90 years old | Tributes pour in from around the world for the Nobel Peace Prize laureate)
CyrilRamaphosa (President appoints two new ConstitutionalCourt judges: Narandran "Jody" Kollapen and Rammaka Steven Mathopo)
ChristmasMass (Archbishop Thabo Makgoba warns that SA could turn an authoritarian state)
NelsonMandela (Department of Arts and Culture threatens legal action against the sale of stalwarts Robin Island prison key)
COVID-19 (Department of Health stops contact tracing as part of nation response)
Guest: Adekunle Olowabi - Social Commentator
From the glue sticks to the reams of paper and even toilet rolls, back-to-school stationery shopping is no joke. With schools requiring more than one of each item for the entire year, you may be wondering if your pocket can manage all that strain. As we slowly switch gears, our next guest will help us to beat the panic buying and get back-to-school ready ahead of the new academic year. She will also share how parents and their children can participate in the Buy a Pen, Donate a Pen initiative
Guest: Kutlwano Tshethlane - Stationery Marketing Manager at BIC
In 2016, our next guest started a small gardening, clean-up and environmental awareness initiative that attracted the community of Eldorado Park to its daily greening activities. Research has shown that there are benefits to starting green initiatives in communities, particularly for marginalized groups. Many of the volunteers involved in the project say that the gardens are a source of healing. Whilst our next guest originally wanted to address the issue of food security, the garden has received funding to expand its work in environmental awareness and sustainable living as well
Guest: Brynmor Coolman – Co-Founder of EnviroMentorz
Setting career goals is a combination of art and science. When a person is feeling stuck in their career, it may be time to engage in self-reflection. Some people are looking to change careers. Some people may be considering starting a new business venture and others may want to upgrade their skills. As we look to the new year, our next guest helps us navigate setting new career goals. She will also assist us in creating a mindset that to develop more purpose in our work
Guest: Loueen Jones – Vice President: Human Resources at RichZA and Author of #ThatGoal
Rassie (Director of SA Rugby update videos go viral and SA Twitter approve of this application for the Gwijo Squad)
JacobZuma (High Court rules that medical parole was unlawful and former President ordered to return to prison)
Kentucky (Over 70 dead and hundreds injured in a series of tornadoes in the United States | Governor gives update on the missing persons due to the natural disaster)
TurkeyAfricaSummit (President Erdogan held meetings with African leaders | Theme: joint development and enhanced cooperation for prosperity)
Stage8 (Eskom spokesperson says there is no need to panic on loadshedding scare | Eskom asked to comply with emission standards and shutdown power plants)
Guest: Busisiwe Radebe - Social Commentator
Our next guest has launched an interactive game across their children's channels that will be available on all bouquets during the holidays. The game brings together your children’s favourite television characters into a world that encourages play and learning through puzzles, memory games, colouring exercises and other experiences to engage youngsters. The game is a safe online and accessible environment for kids
Guest: Zaba Gumede - Marketing Manager for Third Party Channels at MultiChoice
Many of us have made the trek home and taken some well-deserved time off. Some of us have arrived to warm welcomes and hours of story-telling about the year that was with our families. Some people have experienced comments about our weight and how the city has treated us well. Others have faced the pressures of answering intrusive questions on partners, getting married or having children. How do we navigate these social questions surrounding adulting and not internalize some of the unsavoury responses we may get from our families?
Guest: Thabang Mashigo – Mindset Coach and Wellness Facilitator
Its five days before Christmas and for some homes, that means planning ahead of the lunch menu is in full swing. There is always a heated debate on what classic dish to make, who is responsible for the shopping and whether your dish will make it onto the table. Our next guest helps us navigates the last minute rush and gives us sage advice on putting together the perfect spread for any budget.
Guest: Nwabisa Lisa- Chef and Founder of KwaLisa Soulfood
Empty bread plastic bags, two litre milk bottle labels, bread bags and courier bags are just some of the plastic that has been repurposed into creating delightful, bright and beautiful shopping bags. It takes approximately 30 empty bread bags, and eight hours to complete one bag. Our next guest said lockdown helped dust off her hobby of crochet and fuse it with her love for recycling. Today, nine ladies from the Harbour and Imizamo Yetho are transforming discarded plastic into these magnificent shopping bags. The Hout Bay collective have recently completed an ordered headed for Germany ahead of Christmas
Guest: Regine le Roux - Founder of Re.Bag and Re.Use Initiative
Are you hoping to escape the daily hustle and spend time in the great outdoors? Going off-grid may be the answer as it provides tourists an opportunity to experience a generous dollop of Mother Nature: fresh, country air, cascading waterfalls, the gentle sound of birdsong, winding mountain paths and miles of untouched landscapes. Going off-grid has become popular option as many tourists are looking for holiday experiences with uninterrupted stay in nature. Today, we focus on locations off the beaten track in the following provinces: Western Cape, Free State and Eastern Cape.
Guest: Tshepang Lobete – Tourism Operator
Terms like “existential crisis”, “spiritual intelligence” and “self-awareness” have gained traction with the impact of Covid-19 pandemic and a growing consciousness of the precarious state of the earth. This has led many people to take a step back, redefine what matters most in life and what is no longer important in life. This approach has proven to be a positive spinoff of the debilitating uncertainty of our times. Our next guest suggests that the pandemic is providing us with an opportunity to change; to live differently; to start a conversation about our values and attitudes in life.”
Guest: Dr Meba Alphonse Kanda - Logotherapist, Anthropologist and Medical Practitioner
ZEP (Zimbabwean Exemption Permit Holders Association head to court to overturn withdrawal of ZEP | Minister Motsoaledi said Cabinet decision on ZEP still stands)
BobiWine (Opposition leader has been placed under house arrest ahead of by-elections)
G7Meeting (World leaders converge on Liverpool to discuss Prevention of conflict, Development of Vaccines and the Green Agenda)
SamuelEto’o (Soccer legend takes the helm of Cameroonian football association)
BasicIncomeGrant (Panel of experts from ILO and Department of Social Development are calling for the extension of grants & income support)
Guest: Adekunle Owolabi - Social Commentator
The Cape of Good Hope Agricultural Society was established in 1831 and this year, celebrates its 190th anniversary. As South Africa’s oldest agricultural society, it is responsible for the first Department of Agriculture in the Cape in 1886, and Agricultural College in 1888. Today, Agri-Expo has taken forward the values of the agricultural society in their role as the interlocker between stakeholders within the industry over the last 25 years. This year, Agri-Expo honoured Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde and Chairperson of the Agricultural Research Council, Joyene Isaacs with the Agri-Expo Honorary Award. It is also set to launch three major projects surrounding the development of agriculture in 2022.
Guest: Isabeau Botha – Communications Manager of Agri-Expo
MissUniverse (Lalela Mswane is placed second runner-up at the pageant held in Israel)
#DDMabuza (Delegated with presidential duties whilst President Ramaphosa isolates after contradicting COVID-19) #DStvCompactCup (Irvin Khoza announces new mid-season tournament | Soccer Twitter weigh in on announcement) #JulianAssange (The U.S. government won an appeal against a ruling by a London district judge that the WikiLeaks should not be extradited) #Libya (Government and Electoral Commission is saying they are ready to run 24th December elections)
Guest: Busisiwe Radebe - Social Commentator
There are plenty of myths surrounding therapy from “it’s a last resort”; “not many people go” or “it’s only for people with a mental health diagnosis”. Many of these myths about how therapy works and whether it’s actually helpful still persist in modern times. If these myths go unresolved, they can prevent people from seeking professional help and getting the support they need. The reality is that therapy can be tremendously helpful: whether you’re experiencing anxiety, want to strengthen your relationships, or yearn to go on a journey of self-acceptance. Deciding to work with a therapist is not only an investment in your mental health but your health as a whole
Guest: Paula Quinsee – Relationship Expert and Author
Today, we catch up with one of many truck drivers that listen to the station and were featured earlier this year during the segment. Where are they now? Today, Mavis Ndumo returns to show. She was the first female truck driver we had interviewed back in April and she had just transitioned from long-distance bus driving for international tourists.
Guest: Mavis Ndumo - Truck Operator
Our next guest has joined forces with three environmental non-profit organizations and has launched an urgent court interdict to stop seismic testing earlier this month. They argued that there was no public engagement with local communities on the testing. The other applicants are Border Deep Sea Angling Association, Kei Mouth Ski Boat Club and Greenpeace Africa. The coalition also argued that there would be irreparable harm caused to marine wildlife along the Wild Coast. Shell has argued that the company ran 325 seismic surveys across the globe without death or environmental harm. Seismic testing is when a vessel discharges pressurised air that generates sound waves directed towards the seabed for exploration of petroleum.
Guest: Pooven Moodley – Director of Natural Justice
VusiThembekwayo (Entrepreneur accused of GBV in Sunday World article | New statement released by Thembekwayo denying allegations of assault)
BirthCerficates (CormSA protest outside of Dept. Home Affairs | Migrant children being denied right to education due to birth certificate backlog)
CompetitionCommission (Landmark agreement with Lancet on COVID-19 PRC testing price reduction to R500)
ThaboMbeki (former President delivered the Chief Albert Luthuli lecture)
AbuDhabiGP (Hamilton and Verstappen take it to the wire in the final race for the F1 season | Verstappen declared World Champion despite Mercedes FIA appeal)
Guest: Gcina Mtengwane - Social Commentator
NickCannon (Mogul broke his silence on the death of his youngest child)
RebelWilson (Actress shared how her team questioned the year of health)
JonahHill (Actor shared his G.O.A.T experience with Meryl Streep)
Emtee (Rapper says children keep him out of trouble)
LalelaMswane (Miss SA opts for using second-hand clothing for Miss Universe competition)
LamiezHolworthy (DJ leaves a strong message to followers seeking for financial help)
Guest: Refuwe Letsooa – Entertainment and Lifestyle Commentator
Our next guest has announced her live recording of her second album, Akahluleki. In her upcoming album includes collaboration with “Lion of Judah” hit sensation, Lebo Sekgobela on a song titled “Siyakudinga”. The live concert also includes guest appearances by NUZ Voices of Joy, Paster Sebe Nzuza and Ntando Mkhize, The Psalmist. Previously, she has worked with talented musicians and producers such as Thulani Shezi, Sebe Nzuza and Wanda Khwela.
Guest: Thando L. Ngcobo – Recording Artist and Pastor
Our next guest did not let his blindness stop him from pursuing his dream of making music a reality. Hailing from Kwa-Zulu Natal, this passionate guitarist has used his gift to tell his story and share positive messages that encourage communities to support persons with disabilities. He has shared the stage with the likes of Glenn Jones, Oletta Adams, Babsy Mlangeni and the late Steve Kekana.
Guest: Cebolenkosi Bongani Makhaza – Recording Artist
The Festival of Lights has brightened up Johannesburg Zoo with an enchanting display of life-sized animal illuminations throughout its various walkways. The festival is a partnership between Joburg Theatre, Joburg City Parks and City Power to provide a festive experience where families can picnic under the stars. This festival also includes a night market and exciting programme of live music, theatre, and dance performances with guest appearances by Joburg Ballet, Mzansi Youth Choir and Sempre Opera to name a few
Guest: Lindiwe Lekasapa - Producer at Joburg City Theatres | Project Manager for the Festival of Lights
The 2nd Drone Users Conference: Agriculture and Conservation at Elsenburg has been hosted by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA), the United Nations Development Programme-GEF5 Sustainable Land Management Project, the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) and the Department of Environment, Fisheries and Forestry. This three-day hybrid conference attracted 200 attendees, with a list of international speakers and experts.
Guest: Dr Ilse Trautman - Deputy Director-General of the Agricultural Research and Regulatory Services at the Western Cape Department of Agriculture
Today, we catch up with one of many truck drivers that listen to the station and were featured during the segment earlier this year. Where are they now? Today, uncle Bux returns to show to catch up with us.
Guest: Uncle Bux - Truck Operator
1) #SowetoProtest (Community took to the streets after Eskom disconnected residents of Diepkloof over R96 million bill)
2) #ATM (Party resubmits application for vote of no confidence in President Cyril Ramaphosa)
3) #DBSA (Only State-Owned Enterprise that received a clean audit according to Auditor General)
4) #RocNation (New sports agency says sports industry needs to change the management of athletes)
5) #Lalela (Miss SA organization has taken the government to court over withdrawal of support)
Guest: Lorato Tshenkeng - Social Commentator
Earthing is connecting your bare skin directly to the earth's surface and exchanging the energies. By reconnecting with Mother Nature, we acknowledge that the Earth gives us food and water; a surface to walk, sit, stand, play; and a place to build on. The wellness practice is also scientifically-proven to help insomnia, arthritis, cardiovascular diseases and anxiety. Our next guest will talk us through how keeping grounded can help you survive working the festive season and finding practical tasks we can do as part of our self-care routines
Guest: Dr. Anesu Mbizvo – Medical Doctor, Yoga Teacher and Entrepreneur
LandExpropriation (Smaller parties unite to stop the ANC from passing the 18th constitutional amendment | 30 ANC Members of Parliament were absent)
NEDLAC (Council throws support behind mandatory COVID-19 vaccination and restricting movement of unvaccinated)
PSL (Irvin Khoza breaks addresses Kaizer Chiefs application to postpone December fixtures due to new COVID-19 cases)
Shell (Protestors gather at Plettenburg Bay to Cape Town denouncing Shell seismic survey testing | environmental groups lost court application for urgent interdict)
Gambia (President Adama Barrow has been re-elected in first election since Yahya Jemmah went into exile in 2016 | Opposition cry foul play on the elections results)
Guest: Adekunle Owolabi - Social Commentator
In the last few weeks, our next guest has encouraged to invest in our local tourism and explore the hidden gems that make our country great. Today, we focus on how COVID-19 has impacted the local tourism industry and the role that travel bans or lockdown regulations have played. We find out how travellers can make alternative arrangements when regulations do change and they can no longer go on their vacation.
Guest: Tshepang Lobete – Tourism Operator
In the past few days, we have seen how some quarters of the online community have shamed women for sharing their experiences of gender-based violence. According to a survey conducted by Plan International (2020), 58% of women had experienced online harassment; with half saying they faced more harassment online than in the street. Further, the report highlights that girls are being targeted online just for being young and female. It adds that it gets worse for women and girls who are politically outspoken, disabled, Black, or identify as queer (LGBTQI+). In light of the revelations that have emerged since the Jub Jub interview on Podcast and Chill with MacG, it has brought a conversation that is long overdue surrounding how communities respond to women coming forward and the trauma we may inflict on their mental health. There are many challenges faced by victims when it comes to their interactions with their local communities. It involves being shamed for sharing their story, where people ask why the victim did not choose to tell their story at the time of the incident. It involves how law enforcement protects perpetrators and victims going through secondary victimization
Guest: Carol-Ann Dixon - Counselling Psychologist and Imago Clinical Therapist
Our next guest was inspired to start her business after a trip to the supermarket where she found the eggs on the retail shelf were too expensive. Since that fateful day in 2012, she decided to buy 10 egg-laying chickens and started a small farm in her backyard. Since then, she has managed to expand her egg production business from selling to neighbours to supplying retail outlets where she used to buy eggs. She has also stepped into the vegetable production and launched a graduate training programme
Guest: Beverly Mhlabane - Managing Director of Zapa Holdings
JubJub (Moja Love Presenter announces that he will be taking Amanda du Pont and Masechaba Ndlovu to court for defamation)
LewisHamilton (Reigning F1 champion clinches victory in Saudi Arabia setting up “winner takes all” final race | Penalties for dangerous driving charged against Max Verstappen)
HermoineCronje (Head of the Investigative Director of the NPA resigns | NPA boss, Shamila Batohi says her departure is part of leadership transition)
NetballSA (Spar National Championship still set to go on despite tragic motor vehicle accident)
FestiveSeason (KZN government urge motorists to be cautious on the roads, zero tolerance on drunk driving, speeding & road unworthiness)
Guest: Busisiwe Radebe - Social Commentator
JacobZuma (Foundation announces highly anticipated new book)
ShawnMkhize (Minister Blade Nzimande launches probe into Soccer Boss' PhD scandal)
CyrilRamaphosa (West Africa tour update – Nigeria, Ghana and Ivory Coast | President set to land on Wednesday ahead of upcoming National Coronavirus Command Council meeting)
RageFestival (Plettenburg & Ballito organizers pulls plug on event due to new COVID-19 cases)
BhekiCele (Minister of Police testifies at the SAHRC Commission into the July unrest)
Guest: Atlehang Molefe - Social Commentator
The holiday season is generally thought of as a time of joy and love. However, it’s a time of loneliness for some people within our communities. For those people live far, their loneliness stems from missing the opportunity to see their loved ones. For some people, they may identify this time of year as one of grief and not fully healed from losing loved ones. For some people, they may have fallen out and become estranged with their families due to a toxic environment. For others, the thought of going to holiday parties is met with dread and often, they feel alone despite being in a room filled with people. For those who feel a sense of loneliness, holidays can be a time of additional stress.
Guest: Tshidi Wa Ga Pila – Imperative Transformation Coach
Eco Tourism Attractions.
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Maloti-Drakensberg Park (Mixed World Heritage Site)
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Panorama Route (Mpumalanga)
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Cape of Good Hope Cape Point
Accommodations that are eco friendly
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Thaba Eco Hotel, Gauteng
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Rhino Walking Safaris, Mpumalanga.
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Madi a Thavha Mountain Lodge, Limpopo.
GUEST: Tshepang Lobete - Tourism operator
WORLD AIDS Day is around the corner and South Africans are encouraged to wear a red ribbon in support of the campaign.
The campaign is observed on December 1 every year and the theme for 2021 is Ending the HIV Epidemic: Equitable Access, Everyone’s Voice.
GUEST: Woza Moya Ixopo director Sphesihle Radebe
Mayor (ANC wins eThekwini Municipality: Mxolisi Kuanda retains his mayoral chain)
Ethiopia (UN evacuating officials and their families from Addis Abba | SA-Kenya visit call for an immediate ceasefire)
FikileMbalula (Social Media calling for the ANC Head of Elections to resign after dismal showing at #LGE2021)
HomeAffairs (National Department set to block the passport renewal application of Atul Gupta)
JacobZuma (DA, Helen Suzman Foundation & AfriForum approach the court to have former President taken back to jail)
Guest: Lorato Tshenkeng - Social Commentator
According to clinical psychologist Dr. Ingrid Clayton, modern wellness has been more concerned with feeling good rather than walking a healthy spiritual path. It’s easier to say “good vibes only” or “it’s part of God’s plan” when circumstances don’t go our way than address the pain we may feel. Sometimes, we put a Band-Aid over emotional wounds rather than address the uncomfortable emotions. Spiritual bypass is often described as a defence mechanism: shielding us from the truth, disconnecting us from our feelings, and avoid the big picture. It is more about checking out than checking in—and the difference is so subtle that we usually don't even know we are doing it.
Guest: Tshidi Wa Ga Pila – Imperative Transformation Coach
Our next guest has developed a smart tech solution for crop yield through biophysics research that improves plant health and crop production in three key areas: (1) nutrient absorption; (2) root density and (3) photosynthesis. Through his research, he attaches low frequency micro transmitters to a farmer’s irrigation system to amplify plant development.
Guest: Jim Kurtz – Senior Farm Consultant at Harvest Harmonics
Today, we catch up with one of many truck drivers that listen to the station and were featured during the segment earlier this year. Where are they now? Today, uncle JJ returns to show to catch up with us.
Guest: Uncle JJ – Truck Driver
Mayor (DA win City of Johannesburg: Dr. Mpho Mphalatse & City of Tshwane: Randall Williams)
NoodleContamination (SAHRC has warned against the spread of misinformation regarding noodle contamination on social media)
KenyaRSA (Uhuru Kenyatta made an official state visit to the Union Buildings this week)
PengShuai (Chinese foreign minister calls for international community to stop politicizing the disappearance of the tennis star)
Guest: Bongani Drama - Social Commentator
As we start thinking about the summer holidays, our next guest encourages us not only to invest in our local tourism industry but explore the hidden gems that make our country great. Today, we focus on one of the new concepts in the tourism industry: the staycation. We look at the following locations: Opstal Stay, Rawsonville; Treehouse, Midrand; Eco Karoo Mountain Lodge, Free State; Phinda Mountain Lodge, Drakensberg; The Regency Apartment Hotel, Menlyn; and Nehema Manor, Hartbeespoort.
Guest: Tshepang Lobete – Tourism Operator
Despite South Africa’s progressive employment equity legislation, we have still not gone far enough to enable people with disabilities to fully integrate into workplaces. According to University of Stellenbosch Business School, South African businesses are failing to meet regulatory targets for the employment of people with disabilities. The study also noted what people with disabilities want to be actively involved in decision-making about how their disability is disclosed to their co-workers, mental health benefits and how their induction into the organisation is managed in the first six months
Guest: Lungile Jafri – Managing Director of Initium Venture Solutions
Our true friends are there for us through thick and thin, whether we need advice, a confidence boost or some gentle but necessary home truths. Sometimes, we can fall into a trap of oversharing the negative without balancing it with the positives. Wine dates and movie nights become less about spending time together, and more about providing constant emotional support for someone else. The wellness community and psychologist have come up with a name for it: trauma dumping
Guest: Benedict Mhlongo – Counselling Psychologist
Today, we catch up with one of many truck drivers that listen to the station and were featured earlier this year during the segment. Where are they now? Today, uncle Joe returns to show who shared their experiences of the trucking industry over the past three decades.
Guest: Uncle Joe - Truck Driver
MapisaNqakula (Defence minister testified at the SAHRC hearings into the July riots)
2021AMAs ( K-Pop group, BTS, bags Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards)
TaniaCampbell (New Ekuruhleni mayor emerges from the Democratic Alliance)
Berry (Capetownian, Berenike Trytsman, crowned winner of 17th season of SA Idols)
Guest: Busisiwe Radebe - Social Commentator
The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant is an academic initiative that seeks to support early-career African researchers focused on innovative research that will contribute to the advancement of environmental solutions. This year’s winner is Dr. Gideon Idowu from the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) in Nigeria. Dr. Idowu explored the health effects of micro-plastics on the continent and the impact that chemical contamination of freshwater bodies has on rural communities. Our next guest will help us unpack how this research grant has inspired a legacy in defending the planet and attracted 292 research entries from 27 countries.
Guest: Bridget Fury - Head of the Oppenheimer Generations Philanthropies | Chair of the Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Grant expert panel
Have you ever started a fitness program and then quit? If you answered yes, you're not alone. Many people have started fitness programs. Many land up quitting before reaching their goals when the results come too slowly for their liking. Whilst many of us set New Year’s Resolutions as “the great reset” for our fitness journey, those fizzles out as quickly as we set them. According to the National Library of Medicine, only 8% of people actually achieve their New Year’s goals globally. Our next guest helps us unpack what it takes to stay motivated in our fitness journey as we navigate the tricky festive season and how to build a champion mindset to tackle our fitness goals in the long-term.
Guest: Nnaniki Malesa - Head of Marketing at the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
Rassie (SARU Director of Rugby banned from all rugby | Springboks fans poke fun at World Rugby at Springboks vs England game at Twickenham)
Coalitions (ActionSA, UDM, VF+ and ACDP issue joint statement after calling out DA for being in talks with ANC in GP metropolitans)
CrimeStats (Minister Cele presents the second quarter data (1 July - 3 September) in media briefing)
PartyDonations (Second round of disclosure for April to June 2021 to the IEC)
MamelodiSundowns (Ladies teams beat Ghana's Harcassas to become the CAF Champions)
Guest: Atlehang Molefe - Social Commentator
Our next guest is set to host an agri-tourism webinar in the last week of November. She will be hosting the webinar alongside the founder of Inyama Yethu, Nomathemba Langa. Agri-tourism provides a unique opportunity for farmers to generate income through school trips, family visits, events such as weddings and accommodation. The webinar invites young farmers to explore topics such as the impact of tourism in the agricultural sector, unpack the funding models for new entrants and how to access markets
Guest: Ipeleng Kwadi - Managing Director of Motshotelo Farming Enterprise
Reaching a place where you’re able to forgive someone is not an easy journey. Forgiveness is a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or group who has harmed you, regardless of whether they actually deserve it. Many people use the term “forgive and forget,” but forgetting actually isn’t part of forgiveness. Moreover, forgiveness is not the same thing as reconciliation. Our next guest will help us unpack this
Guest: Paula Quinsee – Relationship Expert
Coalitions (Political parties hold press conferences on the hung municipality)
IPID (Investigations into a police officer that shot unruly guest at Muldersdrift lodge)
CyrilRamaphosa (President launches new Social Employment Fund set to create 50k new opportunities)
Uganda (Social media responds to videos of blasts that happened in Kampala)
Guest: Mandisa Mpulo - Social Commentator
When it comes to creating and preserving wealth, property has always been the asset class of choice. Today about 49% of the world’s wealth is held in property. The property in question is not merely residential. Our next guest has made it its mission to give more people access to this prized passive income stream. His company helps to break down many of the barriers to entry by using an online platform that connects investors and property partners
Guest: Scott Picken – Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Wealth Migrate
While their able-bodied peers enjoy access to quality education and employment opportunities, people with disabilities receive less support and are often excluded from schooling, employment and broader society. According to the 2016 Commission for Employment Equity report, people with disabilities hold less than 1% of jobs in SA and are hired mainly at the lowest levels of organisations. Our next guest is calling for learning institutions to creative conducive learning environment for persons with disabilities through assistive technology, training and development.
Guest: Nosiphiwo Delubom - Deputy Director of Universal Accessibility & Disability Services at Nelson Mandela University
SAImmigration (#PutSAFirst organizes protest at Church Square | This conversation dates back to #NoToZimWorkPermits campaign)
SAHRCHearings (Racial tensions and distrust evident as hearings in July riots get underway)
Mango (Airline is grounded until it finds equity partner | 708 employees affected by this decision)
PolokwaneMassacre (Man linked to the murder of seven women arrested)
Guest: Loyiso Maciko - Social Commentator
While South Africa is one of the largest citrus producers in the world, lime production lags far behind. With only a handful of lime farms in South Africa, finding the right cultivars and production information will be a challenge. Our next guest has collaborated with a beer giant to address this challenge through a partnership where building capacity in the local industry
Guest: Albert Thabane - Chairman of the Moletele Community Property Association
Our next guest has brought back the Colour Run for the first time since the pandemic started. Ahead of the festive season, the event has no winners or official times. The Colour Run caters to everyone from first-time runners to seasoned athletes and the bright colours used during the event represent optimism for the future. The event allows for families to spend quality time together whilst looking after each other’s well-being. The event also seeks to raise awareness on COVID-19 burnout and the importance of keeping active as part of building a healthy mind
Guest: Leon Swanepoel – Chief Executive Officer of Sportvendo
LewisHamilton (Reigning F1 champion staged a massive comeback to win the Sao Paulo Grand Prix)
Sudan (Al Jazeera Sudan bureau chief arrested after protests in Khartoum)
IntraAfricanTradeFair (Investment conference kicks off in Durban with focus on the implementation of African Continental Free Trade Agreement)
MissSA (Department of Arts and Culture has withdrawn its support from the pageant | Jewish Board of Deputy lashes out at government on their statement)
SAFA (National Soccer Body will be sending an appeal to FIFA and CAF for the refereeing of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier vs Ghana)
Guest: Busisiwe Radebe - Social Commentator
Our next guest was driven to do something about illegal dumping sites in her township when she noticed that there were no designated spaces for children to play. After speaking to members of the community, she went onto develop Boombadotmobi Recycling. The company connects waste creators with waste collectors to facilitate responsible disposal and involve communities in protecting their environment. The company is looking into breeding earthworms and black soldier fly larvae for food waste processing
Guest: Nondumiso Sibiya – Co-Founder of Boombadotmobi Recycling Company
The transition to adulthood reconfigures what it means to be attached to the people who raised you, especially when you’re no longer living under their roof. Some have experienced the joy of parents who are supportive of their decisions: whether it is choosing a different career path, disclosing their sexuality, prescribing to another religious belief or choosing not to have children. Others have had to carry the trauma of rejection and in extreme cases, estrangement from their parents. Our next guest unpacks how to navigate the transition and how parents can still show up for their children whilst respecting this new found independence
Guest: Tshidi Wa Ga Pila – Imperative Transformation Coach
FaceApp (Twitter discovers app used by influencers to change their appearance)
DeKlerkMemorialService (Twitter opened a space to host fake “memorial service” | A statement from the de Klerk family says it will hold a private funeral)
BafanaBafana (Heartbreak as the national soccer team loses to Ghana in FIFA World Cup qualifier)
Coalitions (ActionSA has closed the door on EFF coalition in Gauteng metropolitans)
SiyaKolisi (Video of the captain signing fan's Mzansi speedos goes viral | Springboks secure victory against Scotland with Makazola Mapimpi brace)
Guest: Atlehang Molefe - Social Commentator
According to Deezer, Amapiano is currently the number one streamed playlist in country, seeing a 115% increase in total streams this year.The genre is also gaining popularity across the globe. According to the global streaming site, the genre has grown the most in the United States of America with a 684% increase in streams. This is closely followed by France with 368% growth. In support of the genre, our next guest has collaborated with TikTok content creators to support Amapiano artists
Guest: Sotiris Moldovanos - Music Editor at Deezer Africa
Our next guest started singing as early as pre-school, surrounded by a family who loved music. Her latest single, Kwale, pays homage to her journey in Kenya and represented a safe haven that was a home away from home for her. The song was produced by Marc Neilson and Zetu. She has also released a documentary called “A Girl From Harare” where it chronicles her upbringing in Zimbabwe and travels across ten African countries. In the short film, she explores their roots, music, culture, food and the creativity to start writing. “A Girl From Harare” features Sauti Sol’s Chamino (Kenya) and local artists Winky D, Ammara Brown, Charlie Kay and Levels
Guest: Gemma Griffith – Musician
Our next guest is showcasing a mixed media exhibition that pays tribute to his journey of creating art around the world. The exhibition comprises of small panoramic landscapes produced over the last 3 years, many of them during the various COVID-19 lockdowns. Earlier pieces date back to 2003, when he returned to Cape Town after living in London for 28 years. The work on exhibition is divided into four themes: The Dark Rooms, Woodstock Anthills, Artefacts and Reconstructions, and Small Landscapes.
GUEST: Nic Fredman – Visual Artist
AlecBaldwin (Actor tweets on weapons safety after the death of Halya Hutchins)
MissyElliott (Four-time Grammy winner gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame)
Lira(Songstress speaks out on the COVID-19 pandemic and the changes in the music industry)
Makhadzi (Musician shares new brand endorsement deal with Kicks Sportswear)
AnnMalinga (Widow of Robbie Malinga unveils new book on his heavenly birthday)
GUEST: Refuwe Letsooa – Entertainment and Lifestyle Commentator
Our next guest is gearing up to host the 5th Annual AFASA Young Farmers Summit to be held in Johannesburg later this month. Under the theme: Youth Transformation and the Skills Revolution, it brings the budding farmers together to unpack how they intend to align themselves to the agri-value chain. During the conference experience, there will be a market day
Guest: Katlego Kgopotse - Chairperson of AFASA Youth Gauteng
SayNoToVaccineMandate (Social media embarks on campaign to stop vaccine obligations)
NYDA (Presidency announces the new board yesterday | NYDA appoints first female president)
GwedeMantashe (Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy vocal at the energy investment conference)
Cuba (DIRCO investigating incident where SA medical students were manhandled by police)
Guest: Loyiso Maciko - Social Commentator
Journaling is the act of keeping a record of your personal thoughts, feelings and insights. Journaling is touted as a great way to alleviate stress and depression by helping people prioritise their thoughts and gain clarity. Journaling can be a great way to set intentions, affirm yourself and yield manifestations. According to a Harvard Business School study, participants who journaled at the end of each day for 15 minutes had a 25% increase in performance when compared with a control group who did not journal
Guest: Dr. Anesu Mbizvo - Medical Doctor, Entrepreneur and Yoga Teacher
As we start thinking about the summer holidays, our next guest encourages us not only to invest in our local tourism industry but explore the hidden gems that make our provinces great. Today, we focus on attractions and activities on the West Coast: Blaauwberg Nature Reserve, Darling and Yzerfontein.
Guest: Tshepang Lobete – Tourism Operator
Hiking is a cost-effective intervention that encourages people to be physically active while spending time in nature. Benefits may be immediate such as decreased blood pressure, decreased stress levels, enhanced immune system functioning and restored attention. These benefits may be long-lasting such as weight loss and decreased depression. People who spend more time in nature and less time with technology are up to 50% more creative when it comes to problem-solving activities. Our next guest takes us through how he combined his passion for the outdoors and wellness on a hiking trail. He has started a movement that has taken root in Gauteng, Kwa-Zulu Natal and the Northern Cape
Guest: Lesego Mapeka – Co-Founder of Epic Hikes
Our next guest has launched a social media based challenged called the Massey Ferguson Master Mechanic. It's quite a unique concept that was developed by AGCO Africa to showcase their skilled mechanics through a series of challenges that will result in one team, made up of three mechanics, winning R100 000. Viewers get the opportunity to experience the mechanic side of the agriculture world. During the challenges, the participants will be faced with a series of tasks that test their technical ability and teamwork.
Guest: Ryan Clark – Product Marketing Manager at AGCO Africa
According to research conducted as part of Tiger Brands’ Eat Well, Live Well initiative, ‘The State of Nutrition in SA’ report shows that SA’s average Body Mass Index (BMI) is 35,1. This is a number significantly higher than the BMI norm as recommended by the World Health Organisation to indicate healthy weight. As many head into the holiday season, our diets and exercise routines will definitely get tested and our next guest shares her advice on how we can find activities that will help us stay active.
Guest: Nnaniki Malesa - Head of Marketing at the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
Coalitions (Political parties have entered negotiations | 66 municipalities remain hung after LGE 2021)
#Travis Scott (AstroWorld Festival stampede injured 8 people were injured | Lawsuit filed against Drake, Travis Scott and production team) #BafanaBafana (Hugo Broos' men face Zimbabwe in Qatar 2022 Qualifier | 2000 spectators will be able to watch match live) #ZondoCommission (Key witness flees SA amidst safety concerns after Babita Deokaran's assassination)
Guest: Loyiso Maciko - Social Commentator
Wind power is one of the cornerstones in the quest to tackle the climate emergency. With more than 200 GW of new offshore capacity projected by the Global Wind Energy Council to be installed by 2030, it is critical to quickly introduce recyclable solutions. Our next guest has been pioneering wind energy projects in Africa for more than two decades now and is determined to be at the forefront of leading the sustainable energy transition of the continent which has an overwhelmingly increasing energy demand. The energy company has recently introduced the Recyclable Blade, the world’s first recyclable wind turbine blades in a sustainable breakthrough for the wind industry
Guest: Janek Winand – Managing Director of Siemens Gamesa South Africa
Our next guest has started his own non-profit organization to address adverse poverty by providing human resources within his community. Through donations, he has managed to donate school uniforms, wheelchairs, artificial legs, clothing and food parcels to people in need. The organization ran awareness campaigns on HIV/AIDS and Cancer. The organization runs several projects that address social housing, disaster relief management, adequate facilities for persons with disabilities and adequate sport facilities for young people. The organization is currently running an awareness walk from Tembisa to Grobersdal.
Guest: Lucas Hlakakola – Chairperson of the Givers-Aid Organization
OscarPistorious (Former athlete and convicted killer is being considered for parole - DCS)
RespectRamaphosa (Social media responds to #RamaphosaMustGo after LGE election loss)
SowetoDerby (Kaizer Chiefs claim bragging rights | PSL games still being held behind closed doors)
LalelaMswane (Miss SA called out by Palestine Solidarity Alliance for participating in Miss Universe)
Guest: Busisiwe Radebe - Social Commentator
Our next guest enables retailers to take centre stage and to expand their businesses without sacrificing the authenticity of their brands. Soko District has been described as the future of mall shopping with a collective of smaller retailers in a curated space. District aims to offer flexible leases through a digital platform and give brands the ability to create a store fit for their retail debut. The concept is meant to present a marketplace that champions locally-designed, artisanal goods across fashion, food and homeware. It is currently in operation on the third floor of Rosebank Mall
Guest: Andrew Khanye – District Manager of Soko District
Our next guest has released her spoken word tribute album: A Love Song For Miriam in honor of the iconic Miriam Makeba and Esther Mahlangu. The album represents a celebration of Makeba’s resilience and Mahlangu’s wisdom. Her words encourage us to self-reflect and to face the individual as well as collective colonial wounds that continue to hinder our healing and growth. ‘A Love Song For Miriam’ is set to be released in the same week as the anniversary of Miriam Makeba’s passing and Esther Mahlangu’s birthday. The A Love Song For Miriam also features musicians such as: Zu. Tubatsi Moloi of Urban Village and Khokho Madlala.
Guest: Mandisa Vundla - Poet, Educator, Curator, and Founder of The Poetry Zone ZA
Our next guest is a music composer and producer hailing from Limpopo. He entered the music scene last year, collaborating with music producer Zipheko. The song talks a woman who is in love with a man who is no longer in love with her. She is trying to get him to stay and love her back with sweet words. At the end, the woman leaves the guy alone and lives a happy and peaceful life. The independent artist is currently working on releasing an EP and has released two other singles in the last twelve months.
Guest: Chris Nukeri – DJ and Music Producer
AceMagashule (Corruption case postponed to Februrary 2022)
Springboks (National Rugby team set to start European tour this weekend versus Wales)
Ethiopia (Government places country under state of emergency)
Diwali (Festival of Lights set to start today within the Hindu community)
Loadshedding (PwC predicts that 350 000 jobs have been lost due to power cuts in 2021)
Guest: Busisiwe Radebe - Social Commentator
According to the latest report on jobs and exports in the Western Cape, the province exported R78.68 billion worth of combined agricultural and agri-processing products in 2020. Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer has thanked farmers and agri-workers for these good news, as their commitment to growing agricultural products in the Western Cape proves fruitful.
Guest: Tshepo Morokong - Agricultural Economist at the Western Department of Agriculture
The process of forming a blended family can be both a rewarding and challenging experience. While parents are likely to approach a new family with great joy and expectation, your kids or your new partner’s kids may not be nearly as excited. They’ll likely feel uncertain about the upcoming changes and how they will affect relationships with their natural parents. They’ll also be worried about living with new stepsiblings, whom they may not know well, or worse, ones they may not even like. While blending families is rarely easy, you can develop a close bond with your new stepchildren
Guest: Paula Quinsee – Relationship Expert and Author
As we start thinking about the summer holidays, our next guest encourages us not only to invest in our local tourism industry but explore the hidden gems that make our provinces great. Today, we focus on attractions and activities in Mpumalanga, Northern Cape and Western Cape.
Guest: Tshepang Lobete – Tourism Operator
The gap between the life expectancy in men is about 5-7 years less than that of women. One fact that did emerge over the course of this pandemic is that men don’t like to talk about their health problems and men hardly take advantage of preventive medicine such as the vaccination, for example. Men don’t see doctors as often as they should, beating around the bush where their health and wellness is concerned. This month is Men’s Health Awareness Month and experts say life-expectancy can be increased considerably by changing bad lifestyle habits
Guest: Benedict Mhlongo – Counselling Psychologist
COP26 (African leaders speak on day two of the global environmental summit in Glasgow)
TheIEC (Latest developments from the latest media briefing)
MeghanMarkle (A Bot Sentinel report says the Duchess of Sussex was a target of a hate campaign)
HermanMashaba (ActionSA gaining ground in Johannesburg as ANC buckle in Soweto)
Guest: Mandisa Mpulo - Social Commentator
Southern African agricultural sector face increasing uncertainty due to food security concerns, rapidly growing populations, unsustainable practices, climate change and sub-optimal land use. Technology innovation can help transform the region's agriculture value chain by assisting smallholders, emerging and commercial farmers overcome challenges in productivity, post-harvest activity management, and access to finance or markets. Our next guest has launched a challenge aims to help innovators and start-ups grow, facilitate partnerships, and show the benefits of international exchange
Guest: Dr. Severine Jaloustre -Deputy Director of the French South African Agricultural Institute
When it comes to the world of modern dating, we’ve all heard about the red flags to look out for in a new relationship. However, what get less attention are green flags: the qualities and behaviours that show us the possibility of a healthy and balanced relationship. While being able to identify what these flags is important for having an understanding of what you’re looking for in a relationship, flags in relationships also exist on a spectrum rather than a strict binary. Meaning that not only are there areas of renegotiation (yellow and orange flags), but it also depends on how you communicate your needs.
Guest: Paula Quinsee – Relationship Expert and Author
SifisoMeyiwa (Brother of Senzo Meyiwa says the police have the wrong suspects)
ElectionsMap (Mail and Guardian launched a visual guide ahead of Local Government Elections)
IEC (Chapter nine institution concerned with political violence ahead of LGE 2021)
HeinzWinckler (Former SA Idol received backlash after leading a protest at a Somerset West school questioning a transgender pupil)
Guest: Busisiwe Radebe - Social Commentator
Plastic waste has been identified as one of the biggest culprits of marine pollution. Various local and international organisations are calling on corporates to do more to reduce plastic pollution. South Africa is the 11th worst plastic polluter in the world in terms of plastic pollution in the ocean. It is worth noting noting that addressing ocean pollution is not simply about switching out plastic straws for paper alternatives, it is an issue of national heritage. Our next guest has signed the Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations. It also committed to reassessing their business model to address sustainability and funding more recycling initiatives
Guest: Martin Neethling - Chief Marketing Officer at Pepsi Co Sub-Saharan Africa
We all experience regret, wishing we had acted differently and imaging how things could have been. Regret plays a role in the learning process and often leads to positive action. Regret motivates many people to enter rehab, seek professional guidance, or help others to avoid making the same mistakes. Dwelling too much on what we could or should have done, however, takes a physical and emotional toll. Regret can block us from experiencing love, pleasure, and joy in the present. As we go through life, we learn to process regret by letting go and moving on, or taking positive action to change our circumstances. Deeper regrets arise when we are unhappy with our lives, mourning a loss, or comparing ourselves to someone we admire.
Guest: Benedict Mhlongo – Counselling Psychologist
Nandos (Chicken franchise cuts ties with Burning Platform and Gareth Cliff)
SAAmapianoAwards (Umsebenzi Wethu dubbed the Song of the Year)
AaronMotsoaledi (Chaos at Beitbridge after Zimbabwean government introduce new tolls)
T20WorldCup (Proteas lose to Australia by 5 wickets in a low scoring affair)
RosemaryNdlovu (Former cop gets convicted for murder)
Guest: Atlehang Molefe - Social Commentator
Our next guest is getting ready to rock Constitutional Hill this weekend. Whilst the 2020 & 2021 edition of the Basha Uhuru Creative Uprising Festival was a casualty of the pandemic, this forced organizers to become tech-savvy and to evolve. The Basha Uhuru Creative Uprising Festival culminates the hottest art, music, film, design, dance, theatre and poetry in one of Joburg’s most iconic landmark. Participants will enjoy a three-day programme that will also be streamed live - showcasing, celebrating and nurturing creative talent. There is also a Creative Hub where a makers market and conference sessions will be taking place to support the creative community beyond the three-day festival. In recent years, Constitution Hill has steadily become a home for arts and culture in the city
Guest: Janine Muthusamy - Marketing and Communications Manager at the Constitutional Hill
Our next guest has worked alongside DJ Kent, Themba, Dr. Duda of Mi Casa and DJ Fresh. She has been part of the local music industry for over 19 years and she is the quintessential House/Soul Diva. She burst onto the scene under SoulCandi stable as its first lady. She was the first female artist to release a full length album: Breath.
Guest: Lolo Vilakazi – Recording Artist
As the oldest non-governmental association in the country, our next guest has its heart invested in identifying and showcasing Africa’s finest artists. In its 35th year, the ABSA L’Artelier Awards rewards young visual artists with the opportunity to develop their talents abroad. The competition offers young visual artists a platform to explore themes and contemporary issues that will bring their possibilities to life. Applications come from Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, the Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia
Guest: Gordon Froud – Vice President of the South African National Association of the Visual Arts
LeslieBricusse (Oscar-award winning British songwriter has passed away)
HalleBerry (Actress reveals how she found the right one)
Skolopad (Singer and dancer opened up on mental health struggles)
BokangMontjaneTshabalala (Beauty queen pays tribute to former Miss Universe)
ShonaFerguson (Late actor and producer nominated for an international award)
Guest: Refuwe Letsooa – Entertainment and Lifestyle Commentator
Our next guest has concluded a pilot project exploring viable diversification options for cane growers in South Africa. In October 2020, the new crop diversification report that was commissioned by SA Canegrowers Association which identified potentially suitable alternative crops that could be grown to help ensure the survival of the sugar industry. The project was part of an International Social and Environmental Accreditation and Labelling (ISEAL) initiative to close the financing gap for small-scale farmers. The World Wide Fund for Nature South Africa provided funding and Cotton South Africa provided mentorship
Guest: Andrew Russell - Chairperson of the SA Cane Growers Association
eSwatini (Protests for free education & democracy | EFF shows solidarity by declaring their intent to shutdown SA border after elections)
JSCInterviews ( #ArthurFraser submitted objection against #Zondo becoming the next Chief Justice)
FezokuhleNtuli (KZN hitman linked to ANC political killings | linked to the #SenzoMeyiwa case)
ZweliMkhize (former Health Minister takes Special Investigating Unit to court for unlawful and unconstitutional conduct | SUI prepared to oppose court application)
Guest: Katleho Selwadi - Social Commentator
In the last 18 months, social interaction has changed significantly due to the pandemic. As regulations became part of the new normal, families have spent more time together and those relationships have been reshaped as many returned home. According to Psychology Today, the family has become more influential as a social institution as social distancing has limited our time with our colleagues and friends. Further, a study has found that siblings have helped buffer the social effects of pandemic, particularly amongst young people. How do we take a moment to appreciate the lessons learned during this transitionary period?
Guest: Dr. Mabelo Mashaba - Founder of the Rixile Health Group (Pty) Ltd
Kourtney (Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian are engaged)
DangerZone (News24 publishes the new municipal index)
Sputnik (SAHPRA doesn't approve application for distribution in the country's vaccine drive)
ColinPowell (former US Secretary of State passed away at the age of 85)
Guest: Busisiwe Radebe - Social Commentator
Last week, we ran a COVID-19 news update on the slow vaccination rate in Africa and why women in the Gambia are holding off the taking the jab. One of the reasons why some women are holding off on being vaccinated against COVID-19 is because of concerns the jab could affect their fertility. Anti-vaccination campaigners appear to be fuelling these fears via social media and misleading women into thinking the vaccine may affect their chance of getting pregnant now or in future, or increase their risk of a miscarriage.
Guest: Dr. Tebogo Deo - Director at Genesis Reproductive Centre
Our next guest went from being a furniture shop sales representative to a celebrated Limpopo sheep and goat breeder who is changing the agricultural landscape. Indigenous Veld Goat Farming is an important economic and social livelihood in rural communities. Goats produce milk, meat, skins, cashmere, mohair and play an integral part in religious and cultural ceremonies. He has developed an accredited training course by AgriSETA to provide national certificates in animal production and mixed farming systems – a field that he has been exposed to for more than 10 years
Guest: Emmanuel Muthuba Mudau – Managing Director of Mathuba Genetics
Our next guest published a report on the impact of the pandemic on live music and developed grant funding to keep sector active through online platforms. The Digital Mobility Fund has run two successful application cycles over the past 18 months. Concerts SA has impacted 12 000 artists and 900 venues across southern Africa. It has partnered with the Royal Norwegian Embassy, the National Arts Council, the Southern African Music Rights Organisation and the Levedo Foundation. In addition to grant funding, Concerts SA held three intensive music business workshops to promote online concerts’ business models across the country
Guest: Andre Le Roux - Managing Director of the Concerts SA project
Our next guest says she took a leap of faith when she left her job Finance to pursue her music career. As she took the leap, the pandemic struck. This didn’t stop her. She had four tracks off her debut album featured in the musical score of the second season of Netflix’s mega-hit show, Blood and Water. She has worked alongside renowned African producer, Tatenda Kamera. Her sound is influenced by her nomadic lifestyle, living between Europe and Africa. She Her forthcoming album, Balance, is available pre-order and set to release on 22nd October
Guest: Rutendo Maregere – Singer and Songwriter
In its 56th year, the Fleur du Cap awards honours theatre excellence and have focussed their attention on the Most Promising Student. Despite the pandemic hitting the sector hard, the awards still sought to celebrate the rich reservoir of young talent amongst the nine educational institutions. Our next guest describes the work of the100 post-graduate student portfolios reviewed as outstanding, deserved recognition and upheld the true spirit of the thespian tradition
Guest: Tracey Saunders – Convenor of the Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards’ student panel
DwayneJohnson (The Rock makes his music debut)
Adele (Songstress talks upcoming album)
Donald (Musician speaks out on cyberbullying)
ThuliPhongolo (DJ denies claims that she is dating DJ Maphorisa)
Zodwa (Reality TV star shares her new business venture)
Guest: Refuwe Letsooa – Entertainment and Lifestyle Commentator
JacobZuma (Foundation set to hold a prayer meeting at Moses Mabida stadium)
Gqeberha (Violence between taxi drivers and the Somalian shop owners in Korsten)
MihlaliNdamase (Beauty influencer launches Malakyt for beauticians to find work opportunities)
DeRuyter (Eskom working towards avoiding loadshedding on Election Day)
Guest: Katleho Selwadi - Social Commentator
BonangMatheba (Media personality announced she has terminated contract with Celebrity Services Africa)
MandlaMsibi (Mpumalanga MEC turns himself over to the cops over murder charges)
PitsoMosimane (Al-Ahly may replace SA coach due to contract stalemate)
WITSSRC (Student body releases statement on mandatory vaccination for students)
Guest: Bongani Drama - Social Commentator
The Christian Women Entrepreneurs Network of Africa (CWENA) is a registered South African non-profit organization committed to motivate, educate, resource, mentor and empower women to start and grow sustainable businesses and organizations. At the core of the organisation is to serve the women of Africa by encouraging, equipping and facilitating the realization of their entrepreneurial dreams and goals. CWENA is aware of the many challenges that African women face in life but believes in the power of networks.
Guest: Josiane T. Gagoum - Entrepreneur, International certified Wellness, Marriage and Business Coach
On any given day, you probably experience a range of emotions: excitement, unease, frustration, joy and disappointment. These emotions can relate to events that form part of our daily routines such as meeting with your boss, going on a date, talking to a friend, or seeing your partner after a long day. Your response to these events can vary based on your frame of mind and the circumstances surrounding the situation. A trigger includes memories, experiences, words, or events that spark an intense emotional reaction, regardless of your current mood. Whilst we know that triggers can illicit different responses in individuals, we do not often speak about how triggers could possibly help us assess how we manage the range and depth of our emotions.
Guest: Andrew Martin – Clinical Psychologist at Tembisa Hospital
BigBrotherMzansi (SA Twitter reacts the return of the reality TV show | Fans asks for no celebrities)
CJMogoeng (South Africa says farewell to the longest serving Chief Justice on his last day)
InternationalDayofTheGirl (The world commemorates the empowerment of young women and girls under theme: digital generation, our generation)
GodrichGardee (Economic Freedom Fighter and former MP opens his own legal practice)
Guest: Busisiwe Radebe - Social Commentator
Our next guest says rural women play a key role in supporting their households and communities in achieving food and nutrition security, generating income, improving rural livelihoods and overall well-being. The International Day of Rural Women is purposely held the day before World Food Day, in order to highlight the role played by rural women in food production. In many of the world's poorer countries, women play a vital role in the rural economy and they are involved in crop production and livestock care, providing food, water and fuel for their families, and carry out other activities to diversify their families’ livelihoods
Guest: Koketso Manku – Head of Social Justice at the National Movement of Rural Women
Sleep is essential for our health and wellbeing. Poor sleep patterns can drive the stress that contributes to anxiety, depression and our ability to focus. Poor sleep also disrupts engagement in activities that support emotional wellness. According to the Sleep Authority, it is estimated that 40% of the South African population suffer from sleep-related ailments. Sleep hygiene encompasses developing an environment, and habits that can pave the way for a better quality of sleep. Our next guest takes us through some of the new techniques that can benefit people struggling to get a good night’s rest
Guest: Dr. Anesu Mbizvo – Medical Doctor, Entrepreneur and Yoga Teacher
Our next guest has partnered with the Swedish Institute and Liliesleaf Foundation that has developed an interactive, online web-based experience. PAMOJA is dedicated to strengthen engagement, activism and agency among young people to write new histories for a better world. The launch features an exhibition, panel discussion, a walk-through of the PAMOJA experience and a jazz concert. It will be accompanied by an exhibition featuring portraits of an intersectional group of activists from 10 African countries: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Angola.
Guest: Ambassador Haakan Juholt – Head of Mission at the Embassy of Sweden in South Africa
A new digital album celebrating the work and legacy of one of South Africa’s most accomplished composers from the 1920s and ’30s era. In the ways, he shaped musical styles and his commentary on everything from popular culture and topical issues of the day to workers’ and civil rights. Yet, for decades his legacy has largely become buried and forgotten in the sound archives of South Africa’s musical history. Over the last 18 months, our next guest worked alongside twelve accomplished musicians to introduce a new interpretation and arrangement of the legendary artist’s repertoire.
Guest: Tshegofatso Moeng – Composer of the B-Side of Reuben Caluza
There used to be a time where big brands would tell consumers what was cool. Today, consumers expect brands to be more human and want brands that stand for something. According to the 2020 Kantar Purpose report, two-thirds of millennials expressed that what a brand says, how it says it and how it behaves all make a difference. The higher a brand’s emotional intelligence, the more it wins. Our next guest uses the National Lottery’s #LetsRebuildTogether campaign (July 2021) as a case study for the impact micro-influencers (5k – 49k followers) and nano-influencers (1k -5k followers) in the conversations that brands is having with their target audiences. The campaign amassed over 10 million views and trended higher than the Nelson Mandela Day hashtag. Moreover, there is a bigger conversation to be had on how these influencers use their engagement to shape how creative content from brands should be consumed – whether it goes viral or not.
Guest: Pieter Groenewald – Chief Executive Officer of Nfinity
Our next guest says her interest in agriculture peaked when her mother attended a United Nation Summit on the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Upon her return home, she asked: “What can I do to ensure that affordable, health food is available to all?” With the help of the Urban Agriculture Project, she has realized that she could grow vegetables at a commercial scale. She joined a cooperative called The Rooftop Farms which have sites in Maboneng and Hillbrow. She also received infrastructure funding and entrepreneurial training. Since then, they have established a hydroponic farm, waste management firm, and renewable energy plant. She aspires to become a commercial farmer with a second farm and expand to livestock
Guest: Fezile Msomi – Founder of Hazile Group Holdings
We’ve all heard someone say, “just let go.” If you find yourself doing a massive eye roll every time you hear this, you aren’t alone. The obstacles that people face on a daily basis make it difficult to trust the process of life. It is important to note that surrendering is a choice. Surrender requires trust, and the courage to let go in the circumstances. Thich Nhat Hanh describes the surrender process when he talks about taking your problems and laying them at the feet of the Universe
Guest: Dr. Allan Nyoni – Reverend of the John Knox Bokwe Memorial Church
AyepyepLifestyle (Club in hot water after recruiting post is exclusionary of plus size women)
#PhoenixMassacre (DA has been called out for racist campaign posters) #SAFA (Organization finalizing plans for the return of fans to stadiums | PSL issued a statement stating that games will not be open to spectators) #SADC (President Ramaphosa says the regions will not tolerate acts of terrorism)
Guest: Katleho Selwadi - Social Commentator
Experiential learning is an engaged learning process whereby students “learn by doing” and later reflect on the experience. It has been widely-discussed amongst teachers whether there is a need to introduce entrepreneurship education at an early age. It has sparked a genuine public interest in educating the future innovative thinkers. Our next guest has created a MBA project with the purpose to develop children's entrepreneurial skills, leadership potential and ignite their critical thinking
Guest: Mpho Mutavhatsindi – Chief Executive Officer at Muthelo College
Public schools have been struggling to provide adequate psychosocial and remedial support to accommodate children living with autism, ADHD or dyslexia. Many children have fallen through the cracks and are lost in the education system as a result. The COVID-19 pandemic transitioned teaching and learning to online classes, isolating many learners from the limited resources available. How have children with learning disabilities survived this transition? How has it impacted their emotional and social wellness? How do we support the parents navigating these challenges?
Guest: Lauren Davis – Director of Cognitive Learning at Bellavista School (remedial school) | Speech and Language specialist
EasternCape (Sports facility worth R15 million in the Enouch Mgijima Municipality under scrutiny)
FacebookWhistleblower (Frances Haugen testified at the US Congress yesterday)
NathanielJulies (Key state witness has been issued a warrant of arrest)
DaveChapelle (Legendary comedian launches new special on Netflix)
Guest: Bongani Drama - Social Commentator
Makhadzi (Twitter stands up for star after being body shamed)
#MaMkhize (video footage has emerged of the RoyalAM CEO paying bonuses after PSL game) #Konka (Kasi Economy Group sparked debate in tweet on Soweto being a millionaire’s playground) #JSCInterviews (Public interviews are being held for the remaining vacancies within the Judiciary)
Guest: Busisiwe Radebe - Social Commentator
As spiritual beings having a human incarnation, we have an optimal frequency that occurs when our cells vibrate at the frequency they are intended. This energy field has its own vibrational frequency influenced by our moods, attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions. In a postmodern culture focused on fulfilling the material needs of individuals, it has become important to invest in the development of resources associated with spirituality. This may simply mean developing a sense of connection with others, sense of life, and relationship with a transcendent force. When we are in alignment with our soul’s calling, our intentions are pure and our goals manifest more easily.
Guest: Dr. Anesu Mbizvo – Medical Doctor, Entrepreneur and Yoga Teacher
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has joined the rest of the world in observing World Rabies Day 2021. The Western Cape Department of Agriculture's Veterinary Services aims to vaccinate 70 000 pets this year. Therefore, it will host regular rabies vaccination outreaches in communities across the Western Cape that do not have easy access to veterinary services.
Guest: Dr Gininda Msiza - Head Of Veterinary Services, Western Cape Agriculture
Boity & #Bujy (Rapper allegedly assaulted by a media personality in a hotel incident)
UDM & #IFP (Parties unveil manifestos ahead of Local Government Elections 2021)
CapeIndependence (Eight political parties throwing their weight behind movement)
UKRedList (SA may be removed off extensive conditions this week after bilateral talks)
Guest: Atlehang Molefe - Social Commentator
When we hear the word courage, we most commonly visualize scenarios around defending ourselves or others from attack — physical, verbal, emotional or psychological. Yet, our personal courage ranges deeper than just fight or flight. When triggered, it can have significant positive benefits for our health and wellbeing, opportunities for success and our ability to move forward from the crisis. Psychological courage refers to the strength we have to confront the truth of ourselves, our behaviours and to act where required to elicit change. This kind of courage involves facing our deep-seated fear of acknowledging our faults and vulnerabilities. That is, accepting that there is a difference that exists between our ideal and actual selves
Guest: Medina Harverye – Chief Executive Officer of the Dandelion Breeze & Founder of the Bold Women Program
Our next guest has partnered with the Justice Climate Coalition to challenge the government to transform its harmful energy and mining sector to ensure a more socially, economically and ecologically just future for the next generation. It has outlined its concerns in an open letter to the Parliamentary Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy, the Minister of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy – Hon. Gwede Mantashe and the Presidency. The campaign, #UprootTheDMRE, would like the government to cease granting mineral exploration and mining rights in protected areas. This action would cause great social and biophysical damage. It does not align with South Africa’s commitment to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals 2030
Guest: Patrick Dowling - Chair of The Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) Environmental Governance Committee
Our next guest partnered with the Hugh Masekela Heritage Foundation and photographer, Brett Rubin to tell the story of migration through the streets of central Johannesburg and reflects on the roots of the city being embedded in migrant labour. The series of animated shorts explores the idea of a physical space being passed over different generations of migrants. A constant architectural cityscape frozen in time but its migrant population reshaping their mobility and evolving what it means to dig for gold in their respective fields.
Guest: Nicole Austin – Spokesperson of Adcock and Ingram’s Sponsors of Brave
The Poetry Africa International Festival sets the stage for poetry with a curatorial focus on quality, variety, renewal, and reflection. Poetry Africa offers a stage for well-established wordsmiths and emerging poets give audiences an overview of modern poetry's new developments. The Festival aims to be a voice of social change and redress by engaging pertinent issues of the time. Due to Covid-19, the majority of the festival programme will be presented online, with two live events taking place in Durban. Household names in literary world have graced its stages: Lebo Mashile, Lesego Rampolokeng and Dennis Brutus.
Guest: Dr. Ismail Mohamed – Director of the Centre for Creative Arts at UKZN
DojaCat (Artist performs at Global Citizen Live & calls on world leaders to fight hunger in Africa)
WillSmith (Actor sets list of girlfriends citing Michaela Boehm, Halle Berrry and Misty Copeland)
LungiNaidoo (Songtress releases multi-genre EP entitled Courage)
PearlThusi (Actress shares her displeasure surrounding men asking to share her hubbly)
Sjava (Rapper share his appreciation for the late ProKid in 40th birthday commemoration)
Guest: Refuwe Letsooa – Entertainment and Lifestyle Commentator
By 2018, Wildlife Ranching South Africa estimated the value of game processing at R4.5 billion annually. This growth is predominantly due to consumer demand for healthier, GMO-free, low-fat protein. The increased demand and supply of game meat contributes to rewilded landscapes, rural economic development, job creation, and food security. With wildlife tourism heavily impacted by the pandemic, there is now also increasing recognition of the need for growth and diversification in the sector. Our next guest has entered into a partnership with Oppenheimer Generations to build sustainable wildlife economies on the continent
Guest: Professor Francis Vorhies - Director and co-Founder of African Wildlife Economy Institute
Deaf Awareness Month seeks to promote cognizance of the rights of deaf people in South Africa by educating the public about hearing loss, deafness, deaf culture and sign language. The aim is to make sure that hearing people understand deafness and the culture of the deaf community to endorse and uphold their rights. South Africa has a well-established deaf community, with more than 4 million deaf or hard of hearing. Our next guest started her foundation with a focus on fighting for equality and empowerment of the deaf people. Her work provides developmental support, services, healthcare and empowerment to deaf people throughout South Africa
Guest: Tshepiso Mokoena - Executive Director of the Tshepiso Mokoena Foundation South Africa
DrSandileButhelezi (Department of Health official placed on suspension for his role in the Digital Vibez scandal)
ANCManifesto (Governing Party launches manifesto and the last of the big three parties)
DesmondTutu (Famous Cape Town mural of the former Archbishop defaced with racist slur)
RamiChuene (Actress is a newlywed and Twitter swoons at her pictures)
Guest: Busisiwe Radebe - Social Commentator
Our next guest argues that our country sells its stunning scenery and wildlife such as Kruger National Park and Table Mountain to international tourists. However, easy access to nature has not been a given to local communities. There is a critical linkage between nature, language and heritage. Further, the resources required to visit our natural heritage tends to be out of reach for the average South African. Ultimately, ‘real nature’ can be seen and experienced not only in the remote spaces but in the natural heritage that can be found in cities
Guest: Rupert Koopman – Conservation Manager for the Botanical Society of South Africa
Did you know that your oral health offers clues about your overall health? September is National Oral Health Month and time to pay extra attention to our dental routine. 90% of South Africans experience cavities and gum disease at some point in their lifetime. Gum disease has been linked to coronary heart disease, adverse pregnancy outcomes and diabetes. Our next guest says that early genetic testing; it empowers patients to make better health decisions whether it is changing of lifestyle choices. Before we even get to the dentist chair, how do we overcome our fear of going to the dentist in the first place?
Guest: Dr. Mary Dawjee - Associate Dentist at the Thinc Clinic
LewisHamilton (Seven-time world champion wins 100th race in Russia)
DA (Second biggest political party launches political manifesto ahead of LGE2021)
CastleRugbyChampionships (Springboks lose narrowly to the All Blacks in 100th Rugby Test Match #NZLvRSA100)
EFF (Third biggest political party unveils Winnie Mandela House as new HQ & manifesto)
Guest: Gugulethu Sihlali - Social Commentator
In a new feature, we follow the stories of essential workers that have been working around the clock during this COVID-19 pandemic. Today, we catch up with Ngwanakgari Maureen Masete. She has been working as a firefighter for 14 years and she serves at the Rustenburg Fire Station.
Guest: Ngwanakgari Maureen Masete - Firefighter
Defining heritage is a difficult task, but as a writer once said, “It is to make a better future by developing elements from the past’. Our next guest illustrates the value of the built environment in shaping our experiences of culture. With its strong heritage in property, our next guest has curated experiential spaces that foster greater social cohesion and a shared national identity.
Guest: Amelia Beattie – Chief Executive of Liberty Two Degrees
Our next guest hails from the mighty Limpopo and this Venda gentleman promises to keep his audience on the edge of their chairs. He has worked with SAMA award winning producers, the hit group Jamali, and Obeta. He has been in the game with hit records playlisted on national radio stations since 2011. 'Want Love' is a mellow and rhythmic afro sound that paints a story of a woman who experiences hardship and pain in her relationships. Although she tries hard she still ends up with people who misuse and abuse her, sacrificing and compromising her morals and ethics in her search for love.
Guest: Jonothan “Mac J” Masakona - Singer, Rapper and Producer
Our next guest is a rap artist born and raised in Soshanguve (Tshwane) who uses Tshivenda and Pitori taal to tell his story. He developed his stage name after the Apartheid activist, Dimitrius Tsafendas. Tshafendas was jailed for the killing of then Apartheid SA President, Hendrik Verwoerd on 6th September 1966. He describes his new single, Kokota Malome, as the track you play at happy occasions such as weddings and parties. The new single is part of an upcoming album titled Rhythm and Poetry.
Guest: Thizwihangwi “Tzafenda” Nemanashe - Hip Hop Artist
When the pilot season of The Lite Show launched last year, it was South Africa's first-ever YouTube news talk show and it was a new concept for online entertainment in Africa. From the outset, the show focussed on delivering topical news in a light-hearted way during a time of loss and uncertainty. Our next guest has just wrapped up its second season of the Lite Show with host Donovan Goliath and co-hosts: Mojak Lehoko, Lihle Msimang, Rouge, and Nina Hastie. The second season boasted 8 episodes featuring range of A-class celebrity guests who had over 1,3 million people glued to their screens.
Guest: Franscoe Bouwer – Marketing Manager of Castle Lite
A decade ago, a national social movement was created to inspire, empower, and celebrate active citizenship in the country. It developed awards to recognize individuals, non-profit organizations and corporates making strides to promote nation building. This year, it seeks to add a new category: the National Pride award. As one of the esteemed judges describes the significance of the award: Nation pride is about celebrating our heritage, diversity, values and all the beautiful parts of what has brought us here as a nation. It’s a reconciliation of the past, the present and our hope for the future.
Guest: Firdoze Bulbulia – Judge at the Play Your Part awards (Brand South Africa)
Our next guest has partnered up with Michelin Star chef, Chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen and the African Wildlife Economies Institute to revive the heritage of our local game meat. The Taste of Game sensory experience explores our rich game meat landscape, supporting wildlife economies. Their mission is to bring these kinds of meat back onto family tables, bust the misconceptions and present them as a healthy choice.
Guest: Dr. Duncan MacFayden - Head Research and Conservation at Oppenheimer Generations
Afriforum (Party goes to Constitutional Court to change referendum rules for succession plans)
iOS15 (Apple releases its latest software updates | Twitter swoons over new features)
MiningCharter (Pretoria High Court sets aside some critical aspects of the 2018 charter such as BEE Complaince)
Oppemheimer (Pearl Modiadie and her French partner celebrate their son's birthday)
Guest: Katleho Selwadi - Social Commentator
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many small- and micro-farmers battled to offload their produce as market demand slowed and retailers clamped down on their supply chains to focus on major off takers. For our next guest, he saw this challenge as an opportunity to service his community as he saw the extent to which families were struggling with hunger. With the help of One Farm Share, his farm has contributed 4 400 kilograms of fresh produce consisting of spinach, butternut and cabbages. This equates to roughly 18 000 meals for nearby charities or beneficiaries such as the Masisizane Service Centre. The Centre supports 345 elderly people in the community who are suffering from HIV/AIDS
Guest: Theovin Pillay – Owner of Pillay Farms
The last year has been challenging for teachers. Teachers have been introduced to a new method. They have navigated the soaring death toll of their colleagues. They have faced a protracted lockdown that has resulted in the loss of valuable teaching time. Further, teachers have had to be vigilant in addressing how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their pupils’ mental health, over and above their academic performance. These challenges are not set to disappear ahead of the next school year. Our next guest has partnered with the Social TV Foundation to develop a platform to equip teachers with basic mental health literacy to help them identify students who need support the most
Guest: Meriel Bartlett - Marketing and Funding Executive at Community Keepers
In a new feature, we follow the stories of essential workers that have been working around the clock during this COVID-19 pandemic. Today, we catch up with Nandi Sineke. She has been working as a firefighter for 2 years and she serves at the Rustenburg Fire Department.
Guest: Nandi Sineke - Firefighter
GUEST: Danielle Oswald - Care Manager at San Sereno (Auria flagship senior living community)
Emmys2021 (Cedric the Entertainer hosts the 73rd edition in Los Angeles | Biggest winners in prime time television are announced)
DIRCO (Minister Naledi Pandor addresses the United Kingdom’s decision on keeping SA on Red List)
IEC (Over 1 million people registered over the weekend | Technical issues with online registrations)
BlitzBokke (Springbok Sevens team wins tournament in Vancouver)
Guest: Busisiwe Radebe - Social Commentator
According to the Department of Basic Education, one in three girls (aged 10 and 19 years) fell pregnant and did not return to school during the pandemic. Early pregnancy and motherhood forces many girls to drop out of school, traps many in a cycle of poverty dependant on public assistance and leaves many stigmatised by society. Our next guest supports to pregnant teenagers and their newborns with the vision to ensure the soon-to-be new mothers complete their basic education
Guest: Salome Tadford – Founder of Kids in Distress South Africa
Our next guest is the first South African to receive the acclaimed Nuffield Agricultural Scholarship from the United Kingdom. She has worked over the last seven years to build her 50-hectare farm in Modimolle, Limpopo. The farm has become a model of successful mixed farming, from livestock to crops, and even an apiary. She is sharing expertise in farming to empower women in the sector and advise the Presidency on the agriculture sector. The #SheOwnsHerSuccess campaign aims to encourage women to share their success stories and to empower other women starting on their journey to success
Guest: Thato Moagi – Managing Director of Legae La Bonareng Farms
As we observe National Wills Week this week, we speak to Jocelyn Manda, Fiduciary Specialist, from PPS Fiduciary Services about educating South Africans about the value of having a Will and encouraging the public to take care of their personal business to avoid pain and confusion when they pass on. Jocelyn Manda will also outline what should individuals do to ensure that they leave clear instructions to safeguard their assets and guarantee that they will be distributed in accordance with their wishes in the eventuality of death.
GUEST: Jocelyn Manda, Fiduciary Specialist, from PPS Fiduciary Services
Our next guest unpacks how their initiative was developed in response to critical issues created and compounded by Covid-19 pandemic. Many small and micro farmers sat with oversupply as market demand for fresh produce slowed and retailers clamped down on their supply chains to focus on large off-takers. At the same time, millions of people faced the threat of increased hunger. In its first nine months, this innovation has delivered 1 000 tonnes of fresh produce, which translates to four-million meals, for more than 350 000 people in the country.
Guest: Wendy Pienaar - Head of Client Ecosystems at Standard Bank Group
Cervical cancer is the second most common type of cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related death in South African women. Healthcare professionals are cautioning South African women not to skip their regular medical check-ups because of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. According to the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), high risk strains of Human papillomavirus (HPV) are causing up to 70% of cervical cancers. Meanwhile, early diagnosis and treatment of precancerous lesions prevent up to 80% of cervical cancers in high resource countries, where regular cervical cancer screening is routine
Guest: Dr. Qinisile Diale – Fertility Specialist, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Family Matters Fertility Centre
VMAs (Music Television's biggest video award show winners | Alicia Keys does 9/11 tribute)
VaccinePassports (Hospitality industry welcomes passport | Protests being called by anti-vaxxers)
ANC (Party accused of not paying PAYE and UIF contributions to relevant authorities for employees)
AngolaElections (Opposition leaders protest against new bill ahead of 2022 poll in Luanda)
Guest: Busisiwe Radebe - Social Commentator
During the apartheid era, the Sokhulu people were forcibly removed from their coastal lands and forbidden to harvest the rich marine resources on which they had long depended. In her award-winning film, “Ulwandle Lushile: Meeting the Tides”, our next guest shows how Sokhulu women are once again carrying on the tradition of sustainably harvesting mussels and passing it on to a younger generation. With the help of an ocean ecologist, these women relearned sustainable harvest methods that had traditionally been part of their culture.
Guest: Tembisa Jordaan – Marine Scientist and Acting Manager for Biodiversity Stewardship at Ezeemvelo KZN Wlidlife
Over the past weekend, communities from far and wide commemorated World Suicide Prevention Day. According to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group, there are an estimated 23 suicides per day in South Africa and for every one of them there are at least 230 attempted suicides. Local experts warn that many people who suffer from mental health issues either don’t know where to get help, or refuse to do so due to stigma. This year’s theme is “Creating hope through action” and it reflects the need for collective action by every member of our communities to address this urgent public health issue
Guest: Suntosh R. Pillay – Clinical Psychologist at the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Kwa-Zulu Natal Branch)
FamilyMeeting (Pres. Ramaphosa provides update on COVID-19 response)
AceMagashule (Students stranded as Foundation is mum on funding)
CastleRugbyChampionships (Springboks lose against Australia)
LukhanyoMdingi (Local designer bags the Karl Lagerfeld Prize)
Guest: Atlehang Molefe - Social Commentator
In a new feature, we follow the stories of essential workers that have been working around the clock during this COVID-19 pandemic. Today, we catch up with Zachariah Mangena. He has been working as a firefighter for the past 22 years and serves at the Germiston Fire Station.
Guest: Zachariah Mangena - Firefighter
Our next guest wrote a book explaining the history of the people that the South African street names have been changed to. It is a snapshot into the lives of people that gave up their freedom and many times their lives to release South Africa from the shackles of apartheid. Since then, she has launched a new board game to test your knowledge of South Africa, especially of our history as never told before. The objective of the game is to navigate the board to try and be the first one to get to FINISH.
Guest: Khethiwe Zulu – Author
Our next guest began her journey in the music scene as a pre-teen in church and on community stages. She was handpicked by the music mogul, Lindelani Mkhize, who convinced her to pursue her life’s purpose in music ministry. She spent years nurturing her gift and growing her ministry while touring the world with the critically acclaimed Joyous Celebration. She is about to embark on a new journey as she is set to release her debut gospel album.
Guest: Ncebakazi Msomi – Singer and Songwriter
Despite the most daunting odds thrown at them by the third wave lockdown restrictions, the Soweto Threatre is proud to present a new live stage play, A Raisin in the Sun. Directed by the critically-acclaimed, Dr. Jerry Mofokeng wa Makhetha, the theatre has worked in partnership with the United States Mission to South Africa to bring together a stellar cast for this Lorraine Hansberry original. Set in the 1950s, A Raisin In The Sun tells the story of an African American family’s desire and aspirations to move beyond segregation and disenfranchisement.
Guest: Nat Ramabulana - Actor
JanetJackson (Superstar set to release her first documentary)
CardiB (Rapper gives birth to her second child)
Tresor (Local producer recognized on Drake’s Certified Lover Boy)
MichaelKWilliams (Mzansi celebrities have taken to social media to pay tribute to the actor)
LadyDu (DJ inspires fans with her former 9-5 job on social media)
Guest: Refuwe Letsooa – Entertainment and Lifestyle Commentator
GDP (Statistics SA released second quarterly findings with economic growth up by 1,2%)
MmabathoPalms (A fire destroys local hotel and provincial tourism)
InternationalLiteracyDay (Twitter encourages reading to commemorate the day)
TheBraaiShowWithCassper (Zozibini Tunzi, Somizi, Mihlali and Makhadzi to feature in season 1)
Guest: Katleho Selwadi - Social Commentator
More than one million hectares of grazing have been lost to wildfires in the North West, Free State and Northern Cape this year. In the latest wildfire, between 25 000ha and 28 000ha were burnt down in Ventersburg, Free State. To date, the North West had lost some 550 000ha, the Northern Cape about 270 000ha and the Free State well over 300 000ha. Our next guest estimates that the replacement value of the grazing lost amounted to R2,5 billion.
Guest: Erich Stoch - Chairperson of the North West Umbrella Fire Protection Association
Spring welcomes warmer weather, new growth, and the smell of fresh air. Images of flowers blossoming and open windows come to mind. With this renewed energy, we tend to focus on casting out the old and bringing in the new in our external (3-D) environment. However, we shouldn't forget to work on decluttering our spiritual environment as well. Spring is nature’s reset button and it is a good time to think about addressing our mental clutter whether it is related to stress or addressing regrets that we might be holding onto from unfulfilled goals
Guest: Dr. Anesu Mbizvo – Medical Doctor, Entrepreneur and Yoga Teacher
GUEST: Dr. Ismail Mohammed – Director at the Centre of Creative Arts at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
African Hut Mushroom Dome is a structure that provides a micro-climate that enables mushroom production at a lower cost compared to the conventional commercial mushroom production structures. Based in Mpumalanga, this structure allows the fruiting of mushrooms even in harsh climatic conditions without using electricity, fossil energy, and uses less water. The project’s key objectives are to generate income, create employment for the youth, and address malnutrition, food, and protein insecurity.
Guest: Sydwell Sihlangu – Chief Executive Officer of Eco-Agro Enterprise
As we adapt to living with Covid-19, we cannot turn a blind eye and pretend that this pandemic is the only enemy of the health of South African women. Unfortunately, women face a number of health challenges and when they are combined with Covid-19, they can even be deadlier. What are the diseases that are likely to affect us, and is there a way to prevent them?
Guest: Dr. Anesu Mbizvo – Medical Doctor, Entrepreneur and Yoga Teacher
ThusoMbedu (SA Twitter congratulates her for Hollywood Critics' award)
IqbalSurve (PIC sues Sekunjalo Independent Media for 2013 takeover of Independent Newspapers)
SiphithiphithiEvaluator (Zamaswazi Majozi appears before court for inciting violence)
NqabaBhanga (Nelson Mandela Bay mayor involved in serious accident)
AgnesSithole (72 year old woman wins landmark case)
Guest: Busisiwe Radebe - Social Commentator
In a new feature, we follow the stories of essential workers that have been working around the clock during this COVID-19 pandemic. Today, we catch up with Tshepo. He has served as a firefighter for 20 years and serves at the Silverstone station in Tshwane.
Guest: Tshepo Phahlane – Firefighter
Our next guest has performed on the Disney Lion King Tour, Sarafina, and Pretty Mama with recurring roles. He has a performing arts qualification which he obtained in 2015. He has been the face of Truworths. He has appeared in numerous TV and radio shows across the country. The song he has released talks about taking charge of your life, getting up and making it happen. His mother would often say "Kuyahlanganiswa empilweni, my boy" and these words carried him when he had a hip surgery and on the road to recovery.
Guest: Monde Zondi - Actor, Singer and Model
SnakeNation is empowering young Multicultural Millennial creators and coders to enter the global Creative Economy on their own terms, building sustainable careers. By linking creative and economic freedom and tapping into the intersection of culture and technology, millennials now have at their fingertips a powerful means of alleviating youth unemployment and poverty. The organization has been awarded with the W3C Grant for the Web Inclusion which identifies areas of growth and development opportunities for the Web Monetization in low income countries.
Guest: Tshitso Mosolodi – Director of the South Africa officer at SnakeNation
EricStonestreet (Actor announces engagement to partner Lindsay Schweitzer)
KanyeWest (Rapper officially request stage name change to Ye)
NelsonMakamo (Local visual artist collaborates with Porsche on one-of-a-kind vehicle)
BrightonNgoma (Actor speaks out on discrimination against the LGBTI+ community)
MaMkhize (Soccer boss pens letter to brown girls)
Guest: Refuwe Letsooa – Entertainment and Lifestyle Commentator
Our next guest produces vegetables on the 40 hectares farm based in Limpopo. The farm employs a minimum of 80 workers when planting and over 50 workers when harvesting. The farm trains worker, advises the farmers and the people in the community as part of skills transfer. Last year, he started running online short courses in agriculture to help empower communities during the pandemic. He hopes to launch a full-time farming college next year and provide schools outings so that the pupils may get to experience farming and run practical teaching on the farm.
Guest: Dr. Potego Phakwago - Owner of Botegang Farming
Winter is slowly coming to an end and most people look for inspiration, diets, and tricks to help them get back into their best shape or “Summer body”. Whilst being active is good for physical wellness, when do we know when these short-term goals become a fad? How do we promote physical wellness as a healthy year-round lifestyle rather than it being tied to a life event?
Guest: Nnaniki Malesa - Head of Marketing at the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
In a new feature, we follow the stories of essential workers that have been working around the clock during this COVID-19 pandemic. Today, we catch up with Robert Molaudzi. He has been working as a firefighter since 2000 and still responds to emergencies on a daily basis. He is a trained firefighter and emergency medical technician. He has served fire stations in Johannesburg: from Eldorado Park to Orange Farm. More recently, he has worked as a Public Education Officer and currently serves as the Spokesperson for the metropolitan in their Public Safety headquarters in Martindale, Johannesburg.
Guest: Robert Molaudzi – former Firefighter and Spokesperson of City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services
PhumzilevanDamme (former DA Member of Parliament slams John Steenhuizen comments)
EFFPresser (Julius Malema on the vaccines, local government elections and national lockdown)
GiftOfTheGivers (Help Fill A Bag initiative in partnership with Woolworths and ABSA brings smiles to 750 families)
Guest: Katleho Selwadi - Social Commentator
With the pandemic forcing many individuals to re-imagine their workplaces and organizational culture, she published a book that helps develop high performing teams through practical tools for leaders. With over 15 years’ experience and worked with companies on 5 continents, she says it’s a real privilege to work with individuals that want to enhance their work culture and create engagement by understanding what’s important to them and their workforce
Guest: Helene Smuts – Author, Leadership Facilitator and Founder of Credo Growth
Go faster. Do more. Hustle. Social media and advertising is full of influencers, entrepreneurs, and "gurus" touting the virtues of working at all costs. Scheduling time off is important to allow yourself to recover and unplug from our work environment. It also allows your mind wander or daydream without interruptions of social media, streaming platforms, set boundaries for self-care when you are away and participate in social activities beyond of our workplaces
Guest: Dr. Anesu Mbizvo – Medical Doctor, Entrepreneur and Yoga Teacher
Unemployment (Statistics SA releases the second quarterly labour force survey for 2021)
Nkandla (Zuma Foundation is calling for donations to pay for legal fees)
Zambia (Inauguration of Hakainde Hilchilema in Lusaka)
BusisiweMkwebane (President Ramaphosa's lawyer accuses the Public Protector of perjury)
RocNation (US-based Sports agency signs Sharks fullback Aphelele Fassi)
Guest: Bongani Drama - Social Commentator
In a new feature, we follow the stories of essential workers that have been working around the clock during this COVID-19 pandemic. Today, we catch up with Nthabiseng. She has been a firefighter for 10 years and she serves at the Lonehill Fire Station.
Guest: Nthabiseng – Firefighter
The African Farmers Association of South Africa (AFASA) established a youth wing as one of the focus areas in their 2012 resolutions. AFASA Youth aims to develop youth participation in the agricultural sector. AFASA Youth aims to connect with young farmers across South Africa for the purpose of informing them on relevant issues affecting farmers and the agricultural sector as a whole
Guest: Sebolaishi Mabeba – Chairperson of Limpopo Province at African Farmers Association of South Africa (AFASA) Youth
In order to experience post-traumatic growth, the set of circumstances you face needs to seriously challenge your understanding of the world and your place in it. The trauma shatters previously held ideas, overwhelms your initial capacity to cope, and you need to reconstruct a new narrative with that experience as part of your life. After struggling with a major life crisis or traumatic event, it is indeed possible to experience positive growth. This kind of positive change and growth tends to occur in one of five different areas, experts say: how you relate to others, embracing new possibilities, personal strength, spiritual change, and a newfound appreciation of life
Guest: Paula Quinsee – Relationship Expert
SJNHearings (Enoch Nkwe appears before cricket transformation inquiry | Marl Boucher submits apology)
PostBank (Executives being accused of corruption after plans to privatize come to a halt)
Zuluish (Black owned small appliance brand has Twitter split)
LGE2021 (IEC extends submission on the nomination of candidates in lieu of ConCourt case)
Guest: Busisiwe Radebe - Social Commentator
In a new feature, we follow the stories of essential workers that have been working around the clock during this COVID-19 pandemic. Today, we catch up with Anonymous. She has been working as a firefighter since 2018 and she serves in the city of Johannesburg.
Guest: Anonymous – Firefighter
Our next guest started a Free Mentorship at the Park Programme in which he runs through an organization he founded called Make A Mark Africa Youth Development (MAMA) back in 2019. The aim of the programme is enabling human capital and creates a platform in which young people can be empowered through information sharing. The programme helps young people between the ages of 15 – 35 years in South Africa. Our next guest is not only a founding member of programme but his work has also landed him an opportunity to represent the programme at the World Youth Model United Nations to be held in Turkey later this year
Guest: Sanele Gumede – Author, Career Coach, Lecturer and a PhD Candidate at UKZN
Last week, we discussed what resilience is and how building it could help you cope with a loss, sudden change or trauma. When it comes to resilience, flexibility is the name of the game. Discovering ways to adapt to the changes that life throws at you makes you more able to cope. The great thing about resilience is that it’s not a personality trait. It involves a way of paying attention, thinking, and behaving that anyone can learn. This week, we focus on the practice of mindfulness and how it helps build resilience by being present in the moment.
Guest: Dr. Nompumelelo Malatji-Angoma – Counselling Psychologist at Seabi Psychological Consulting
LocalGovernmentElections (IEC urgent application heard before Constitutional Court)
MissSupraNational2021 (Thato Mosehle named second princess at the pageant)
NosiviweMapisaNqakula (Opposition parties object to her election as the new Speaker)
SocialSecurity (Department of Social Development released a Green Paper on a social security)
Guest: Atlehang Molefe - Social Commentator
In a new feature, we follow the stories of essential workers that have been working around the clock during this pandemic. Vitacare Pharmacy has been part of the Penlyn community (Cape Town) for three decades and it’s where Anil landed his first job. He believes that community building is crucial and takes a personal interest in persons that walks through the pharmacy’s doors. Anil Lalla was announced the winner of Sponsors of Brave: The Gratitude Season in the Readers’ Choice category. Their story showcasing and highlighting a sense of Ubuntu and deep care toward their fellow South Africans that resonated with many, and gained them the most reader votes this season. As part of the prize, the Vitacare Pharmacy has chosen to pay it forward to the Active Bodies Sports Development. Today, we revisit an interview with her that initially aired at the end of July.
Guest: Anil Lalla – Pharmacist, Vitacare Pharmacy
Our next guest launched the #IChoose2BActive campaign which intends to encourage people to pursue active movement. The campaign responds to the mandate by the National Development Plans for 2030, which envisions at least 50% of South Africans participating in active citizenry activities intended to keep them physically active and healthy. Studies have shown that South Africa is experiencing a rising tide of non-communicable diseases which has affected ordinary citizens’ quality of life. Studies have also show that there was an increase in health-care expenses both at a personal level and at a country level.
Guest: Nnaniki Malesa - Head of Marketing at the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
Our next guest is known for her firery piano playing on the band stand and her charismatic personality as a teacher as well as mentor to many young music students in Cape Town. Her debut album, Intyatyambo, brings a vintage 90’s feel with a modern interpretation. The album is a double-sided record with the first side showcasing her singer/songwriter and producer side: including synth riffs and rhythmic ad –libs. The second side of the album showcases her traditional jazz compositions and introduces the listener to her musical roots.
Guest: Thembelihle Dunjana – Award-Winning Jazz Musician
Many chefs, cooks and business owners have been forced to pivot their culinary endeavours due to the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions. The pandemic has also seen the launch of new businesses in this sector with many of the population needing to consider alternative sources of income. #EatLocal can assist with providing access to clientele through its marketing drives across its appropriate platforms. Their mantra is putting food on your table helps keep food on theirs. Asanda Beda caught up with Lance Witten to find out more.
Guest: Lance Witten – Founder of #EatLocal
JohnnyDepp (Actor claims that he has been boycotted by Hollywood)
MeekMill (Hip-hop artist honour with Nelson Mandela Humanitarian Award)
PinkyGirl (DJ and Reality TV star speaks out on breaking into the entertainment industry)
SelloMotloung (Actor speaks out on job drought and made debut on The Estate)
LuyandaPotwana (TV Host revealed that he had been accepted for a prestigious program)
Guest: Refuwe Letsooa – Entertainment and Lifestyle Commentator
The United Nations has predicted that the world’s population will reach nearly 10 billion by 2050 and the agricultural sector will be responsible for producing 70% more food to meet the demand. The modern farmer needs to manage and monitor multiple concurrent processes, operating across vast spatial areas and amidst what appears to be increasingly tumultuous weather cycles influenced by climate change. Our content producer caught up with Sivi Moodley to find out more about their work.
Guest: Sivi Moodley – Chief Executive Officer of Macrocomm
The United Nations has predicted that the world’s population will reach nearly 10 billion by 2050 and the agricultural sector will be responsible for producing 70% more food to meet the demand. The modern farmer needs to manage and monitor multiple concurrent processes, operating across vast spatial areas and amidst what appears to be increasingly tumultuous weather cycles influenced by climate change. It is essential that technological innovation can be leveraged to bring about this step change, and this has led to manifestation of precision agriculture and digital farming. Our content producer caught up with Sivi Moodley to find out more about their work.
Guest: Sam Hlonyana - Founder of #90DaysWithoutSugar, Founder of #FetchYourBody Movement and author of Life After Dieting Book
SiyeUnionBuildings (Christian protests to open churches at full capacity)
Haiti (Earthquake wreaks havoc on island-state)
ThirdTerm (Education unions oppose DBE proposal to scrap September holidays in bid to catch up on curricula)
ANC (Luthuli House risks missing candidate deadline for LGE elections due to go-slow)
Guest: Katleho Selwadi - Social Commentator
In light of Women's Month and Women's Day we celebrate a remarkable woman, Ntombizodwa Merriam Mahlangu - a former domestic worker now Author. Mahlangu used to work as a domestic worker while studying with the University of South Africa, UNISA. Mahlangu's story has been trending on social media for a while and has inspired many South Africans who have seen it, to never give up. She joins me on the line now to share her incredible story...
GUEST: Ntombizodwa Merriam Mahlangu, who is a Domestic worker, graduate and author
Yesterday marked 500 days since South African went into a national lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The pandemic further exacerbated social ills in the country; with many people losing jobs, businesses, loved ones and becoming even poorer. Frontline workers also experienced mental health struggles, fatigue - due to the long and arduous working workers, amid the pandemic. Others doctors have been verbally and physically abused by patients during the pandemic. Joining me on the line is Freelance Doctor and Medical advisor at Proactive health Solutions, Dr Siviwe Mila to share some of her own personal challenges…
GUEST: Freelance Doctor and Medical advisor at Proactive health Solutions, Dr Siviwe Mila
Guest: Phil Britz - Chairman of Employee Benefits Executive Committee at the Financial Intermediaries Association of Southern Africa
Guest: Phillip de Meyer - A member of the Dare to Love project and Youth Servolution team
Guest: Dr. Mohamed Ismail - Director of the Centre of Creative Arts at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
Guest: Ronald King - Chairman of the Regulatory Committee at the Financial intermediaries Association of Southern Africa
Guest: Dr. Ilse Trautmann - Chief Director of Research and Technology Development Services, Western Cape Department of Agriculture
Guest: Anton Swanepoel - Chairperson of the Financial Planning Executive Committee at the Financial Intermediaries Association of Southern Africa
Guest: Dr. Ilse Trautmann - Chief Director: Research and Technology Development in the Western Cape Department of Agriculture
Guest: Lizelle van der Merwe - Chief Executive Officer of Financial Intermediaries Association of Southern Africa
Guest: Dr. Ndumiso Mazibuko - Senior Researcher (Agricultural Economist) at the National Agricultural Marketing Council
Guest: Leasha Naidoo - Managing Director of Guerilla (local creative agency working alongside Boomerang)
Guest: Bonani Nyhodo - Senior Researcher at the National Agricultural Marketing Council
Guest: Nelisa Nqgulana - Organizer of the African Communications Week and Managing Director of PR Trends ZA
Guest: Dr. Pretty Mkhize - Homeopathic Practitioner and Founder of the Dr. Mkhize Foundation
Guest: Inge Lotter - Beekeeper and Member of the South African Beekeeping Industry Organization
Guest: Inge Lotter - Beekeeper and Member of the South African Beekeeping Industry Organization
The exercise paradox of stress is backed by an April 2021 study, published by the peer-reviewed open access scientific journal PLOS One, that found mental health was “both a motivator and barrier to physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
This study looked at 1,600 people to figure out “how and why mental health, physical activity, and sedentary behavior have changed throughout the course of the pandemic.” What they found was potentially not so surprising: “Even though exercise comes with the promise of reducing anxiety, many respondents felt too anxious to exercise. Likewise, although exercise reduces depression, respondents who were more depressed were less motivated to get active, and lack of motivation is a symptom of depression,” said Jennifer Heisz, PhD, lead author of the study and a member of the faculty in the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University.
Guest: Dr Anesu Mbizvo - Medical Doctor, Entrepreneur and Yoga Teacher
Guest: Yusrah Bardien - Festival Curator for the Inaugural Artfluence Huamn Rights Festival
Guest: Saint-Francis Tohlang - Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Director at Nestle East and Southern Africa Region
Inspiration behind Indlela Yaziwa Ngumhambi Wayo painting being exhibited at the Artyli.com Gallery in Johannesburg.
Guest: Banele Njadayi - SA contemporary Artist and Sculptor
International Girls in ICT Day, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary on 22 April 2021, is a global movement that recognises women in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector as well as encourages young women around the world to play a greater role in the technology revolution. In support of this initiative, TikTok will be celebrating the day with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) by promoting its worldwide campaign, #GirlsInICT. For South Africa especially, there is a need for people with these skills. This is evident from Career Junction’s latest index which revealed that recruitment activity for professionals in ICT increased during the first quarter of 2021 and that ICT remains one of the most in-demand skills in South Africa. The TikTok community is encouraged to get involved on this day by taking part in the #GirlsInICT challenge in-app. All users need to do is share their tips and techniques for using different technological tools along with the hashtag.
Guest: Chantelle "Chani" Alexander - eSports Commentator and Gaming Content Creator
A recent study by the Agricultural Research Council has been conducted,to determine the non-genetic factors that have an effect on the feedlot performance of South African Brahman bulls. Most of the meat purchased on formal markets in South Africa is produced from cattle in a feedlot system. It has been found that a 1% improvement in feed efficiency has the same impact as a 3% increase in the rate of weight gain. Improvements in efficiency of beef production are vital for the long- term sustainability of the industry. The study analysed performance data from four centralised ARC testing stations, focusing on the results of Brahman bulls tested between 1982 and 2017.
Melville Ferreira - Senior Research Technician: Beef cattle at ARC Animal Production Dept.
For decades, Body Mass Index (BMI) has been the most widely used method to determine whether someone is a healthy weight. The simple calculation of weight divided by height can be useful for gaining a snapshot of someone's health, but emerging research suggests it does not paint a full picture. Research, conducted by suggests that a significant number of people classified as overweight by their BMI are healthy and vice versa. BMI fails to differentiate between fat mass and fat-free mass. Fat mass is a more important predictor of health than overall weight. Further, BMI a limited measure as it neglects key factors; age, gender and ethnicity can all impact weight.
Guest: Dr. Anesu Mbizvo - Medical Doctor, Entrepreneur and Yoga Teacher
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SimphiweDana (National Lotteries Commission scandal)
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Oscars (Daniel Kuulaya speech | Chloe Zhao wins best Director for Nomadland | SA director wins Best Documentary for My Octopus Teacher)
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WilliamNicol (Jessie Duarte in hot water as social media drags her for saying William Nicol name change will transform economy)
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TshegofatsoPule (latest developments from second bail hearing after new evidence is presented)
Guest: Tshiamo Malatji - Social Commentator
Today, we will be hearing from the perspective of women in the same industry and explore how they navigate through some of the challenges they face in a male-dominated space.
Guest: Charmaine Mabena - Truck Driver
We catch up with musician Sibusiso Mashiloane on his upcoming tour to Cape Town on Friday 30 April at Alliance Francaise and on Sunday 1 May at jazz in The Native Yards.
Check out his music ahead of his tour: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHE-0PTKZZAnJQ3C3__ZHzw
Guest: Sibusiso Mashiloane - Jazz Musician
The Centre for the Less Good Idea presents ‘A KAFKA MOMENT’which will be a streamed event via the Foundation's YouTube channel over the weekend.
Guest: Dimakatso Motholo - Assistant Project Manager for The Centre for the Less Good Idea
Global News
- Sharon Osbourne
- Beyonce, is that photoshop?
Local News
- Lamiez Holworthy has come out unscathed after escaping a possible hijacking
- Uzalo actor Wiseman Mncube opens arts school in KZN.
Guest: Refuwe Letsooa – Entertainment & Lifestyle Commentator
Catching up on social media in the last 24 hours
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TokyoSexwale
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SAReservebank
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TitoMboweni
Guest: Atlehang Molefe - Social Commentator
You would be forgiven if assumed that wellness was merely about physical health and good nutrition. Our society has spent the better half of the last half century reinforcing this through the beauty and fitness industries. There are seven dimensions of wellness: spiritual, physical, emotional, career, intellectual, environmental and social.
Guest: Tshidi Wa Ga Pila - Transformation Coach
Gavin hunt -people on social media are calling for him to go
#Becoming Mzansi- reality show focusing on the lives of transgender people in South Africa #Oprah- magazine comparing queen Elizabeth influence over Oprah in the world #Joko- UCT Student claims joko charged tea on his statement Guest: Atlehang Molefe - Social Commentator
Today, we speak to another beverage delivery truck driver a female vin the industry who will share about her experience in the trucking delivery space
In 2019, more than 60% of South African female shoppers report that they consider costs when grocery shopping. Soaring food price hikes in South Africa mean we need to make eating on a budget, while being healthy, top of our priority list.
Seasonal eating is consuming food (with reference to fruit and vegetables) that is grown and sold during its optimal growing season. Eating seasonally also helps to give your body its season appropriate nutrients-that is why we find ourselves craving for and eating certain foods during certain seasons. This is one of many ways to eat healthy and save.
Guest: Melissa Lainn - Integrative Nutrition Coach
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Eskom (Workers want 15% salary increase and housing subsidy)
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SASSA (Agency apologizes to the public for delay in grants | government entered new financial year)
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Afrikaans (DA MP to host panel discussion on whether we can all learn in their mother tongue | Social media calls out DA after Stellenbosch petition)
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RediTlhabi (Social media drags her on defending #TokyoSexwale interview)
Guest: Tshiamo Malatji - Social Commentator
Today, we will be hearing from the perspective of women in the same industry and explore how they navigate through some of the challenges they face in a male-dominated space. Our next phenomenal woman is Ntombizodwa who has driven throughout the country and she has been driving since 2007.
Guest: Ntombizodwa Khumalo - Truck Driver
His parents started farming on their own on communal land and after our next guest matriculated and relocated to Welkom, he used some of his salary to buy cattle to keep on his parents’ land.
In 2005, when he heard about an opportunity to apply for access to land through the former Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ (agriculture department) Proactive Land Acquisition Strategy programme, he submitted an application. This was finally approved three years later, and he was granted access to lease the 200ha farm Sterkwater, which has 60ha of arable land and 140ha of grazing land.
Guest: Mapota Mosia - Farmer and Finalist for the 2019 Grain SA/ABSA/JohnDeere Financial New Era Commercial Farmer of the Year award.
Have you ever hurt yourself whilst exercising? Pulled a muscle? Injured a joint? This is a lot more common than you think, particularly if it's as a result of achieving a weight-loss New Year’s resolution.
While it is true that physical therapy helps overcome the pain and consequences of injuries related to the bones and joints, there is so much more to physical therapy than just that. There are many tips and tricks that include looking at the intensity and moderation of your workout, resting adequately, listening to vital organs: checking your heart rate and creating a reasonable training plan with different types of exercises for your fitness goals. there are also foam rollers.
Guest: Dr. Anesu Mbizvo - Medical Doctor, Entrepreneur and Yoga & Meditation Coach
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GiftOfTheGivers (Helping out during #CapeTownFire)
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TokyoSexwale (Speak Truth interview with JJ Tabane on eNCA)
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VUTMustFall & #WSUProtest (Student Protests on allowances, registration, state of residences, no IT support, etc.)
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MrPrice (Social media is in two minds about price hike)
Guest: Tshiamo Malatji - Social Commentator
We are speaking to our next experienced driver, uncle Mark, who travels between Johannesburg and Durban. He shares the views of Ronald who believes that truck drivers should be united and helping each other on the road, especially when facing challenges.
He also believes that the police have failed truck drivers and says safety on the road is risky particularly after change of shifts at the national/provincial tollgates.
Guest: Mark - Truck Driver
Fashion Revolution Week, the annual global campaign calling for a fashion industry that values people and the planet over growth and profit, will run from Monday 19th – Sunday 25th April 2021. This year, Fashion Revolution is calling on the fashion industry and governments to recognize the interconnection between human rights and the rights of nature. The campaign group believes we need a radical shift in our relationships—with each other, with our clothes, within fashion supply chains and with the natural world—so that the rights of people and the rights of nature hold more of the power wherever decisions are being made.
Fashion Revolution argues that the human exploitation and ecosystem degradation we see all around us today are the product of centuries of colonialism and globalized exploitation, stemming from a western-focused worldview in which human and environmental prosperity are seen as isolated and disconnected from each other. They believe we need this revolution for our own prosperity and well being, and for the health of our earth and our oceans. This Fashion Revolution Week, they will be are bringing people together from across multiple communities, amplifying unheard and marginalized voices, and working together to explore interconnected solutions.
Guest: Jackie May - Editor of Twyg Magazine and Media Partner to Fashion Revolution
Healthy relationships with ourselves and others require one thing that many folks struggle with: boundaries. Simply put, boundaries are limits that we put in place to help us assess what is our responsibility and what is not, and it also defines what our limits are.
Ultimately, boundaries teach people how they are allowed to interact with us and when we set boundaries with ourselves, it teaches us accountability and how to tap into our sense of agency. Having healthy boundaries help us to strengthen our relationships because they allow us to meet others’ needs while being able to meet and respect our own. The reality is we cannot be everything to everyone, and our boundaries help us take care of ourselves while simultaneously caring for others.
Guest: Yvette Ratshikhopha - NLP Practitioner
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NatashaMazzone (DA Parliamentary Chief Whip admits to having no legal qualifications | Madikizela is suspended for same offense)
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JusticeforLindaniMyeni (SA expat killed near family home in Hawaii by police | wife demanding for body cameras to reveal in the 18 minutes leading to his death)
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ARVs (Zodwa Wabantu show teaser goes viral after pills fall out of purse | opens up broader conversation on destigmatizing the use of PReP & related medication)
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ZimbabweAt41 (Country celebrates independence day yesterday | Tweeps asking economic refugees to not participate in hashtag)
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CapeTownFire (A fire broke out on Table Mountain on Sunday afternoon | Mass evacuations were called by authorities throughout the course of the day)
Guest: Tshiamo Malatji - Social Commentator
This week, we want to do things a little differently. We have heard from truck drivers share their experiences from around the country. Over the next two weeks (hopefully), we will be hearing from the perspective of women in the same industry and explore how they navigate through some of the challenges they face in a male-dominated space. Our first phenomenal woman to grace this trucking segment is Mavis Ndumo.
Guest: Mavis Ndumo – New Truck Driver & former Long-Distance Bus driver in the Tourism Sector
N’den is a musical duo consisting of vocalist Thulile Zama and pianist David Smith. The Duo met in the early 2000s while studying music at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Their humble musical beginning as a duo started with playing gigs in different restaurants and corporate scene.
David has always had an undoubted passion for music, and was a member of a very successful Jazz/Hip Hop band, Big Idea, that made waves throughout the country. Zama, distinguished by her dazzling voice, is the lead vocalist of the successful all female contemporary jazz band - Heels Over Head.
Together, they are part of the Tribute to Mama Africa / Sophiatown band since 2017. In the last few years, the duet has been composing original music and covering some of their favourite songs for their youtube channel and social media pages.
Guest: Thulile Zama - Vocalist of N’den Music
Jazz Appreciation Month (fondly known as “JAM”) is a global event held in April every year to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary heritage and history of jazz. JAM is intended to stimulate and encourage people of all ages to participate in jazz – to study the music, attend concerts, listen to jazz on radio and recordings, read books about jazz, and more.
The Centre for Creative Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and Arts & Culture at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) will join hands this month with the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music at UKZN and the South African Association for Jazz Education to present a one-day free to attend online mini-festival on Tuesday 27 April to mark Jazz Appreciation Month. The free one-day online mini-festival will feature performances and lectures as well as a public participation programme that begs the question, “Does Jazz Matter?”
Global News 1. #Maya (Tik-Toker applies to become Trevor Noah's girlfriend on hilarious video) 2. #MichaelBJordan (Creed III without essence of Sylvester Stallone)
Local News 3. #ShawnMkhize (20 years, 20 houses with Expressions and Department of Correctional Services) 4. #LaSizwe (Who needs a date when you can date yourself?) 5. #BoityThulo (Star helps struggling woman with rent money)
Guest: Refuwe Letsoala - Entertainment and Lifestyle Commentator
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Nkandla (Magashule and Zuma meet)
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DurbanPort (the President does an oversight inspection)
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DrSindiMemorial (Social media moved by Marinus' tribute to late wife)
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JessieDuarte (Calling Ace to stop leaking information/ audio on confidential meetings)
Guest: Atlehang Molefe - Social Commentator
You would be forgiven if assumed that wellness was merely about physical health and good nutrition. Our society has spent the better half of the last half century reinforcing this through the beauty and fitness industries. There are seven dimensions of wellness: spiritual, physical, emotional, career, intellectual, environmental and social. Each dimension is dynamic, our being is never fixed. We’re in a constant state of fluctuation, and each factor impacts others. Complete and perfect wellness, if achieved, is in constant need of maintenance. What we’re really after is balance.
Our next guest is the founder of Imperative Transformation Journey (ITJ), a solution practice that offers profound transformation to the human experience. ITJ offers unique instruments which aim to “peel off” the multiple layers that impede our clients’ ability to reach the top of the mountain through assessing the seven dimensions of wellness. She believes that every individual has the ability and capacity to achieve their goals. The key to this achievement is to follow an ignited path that is filled with clear and regular replenishment points. ITJ appreciates that each individual is unique, and therefore we invest time and effort in understanding our clients before recommending a sound journey.
Guest: Tshidi Wa Ga Pila - Transformation Coach
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SivNgesi & #AneleMdoda (allyship in the LGBTQI community in light of recent hate crimes of Andile "Lulu" Ntuthela in Eastern Cape and Sphamandla Mkhize in Kwa-Zulu Natal)
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ArthurFraser (new testimony that allegedly implicates all three spheres of government | President Ramaphosa postpones appearance at Zondo Commission)
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Malema (Dhaya Pillay at Judicial Service Commission interviews on friendship with Pravin Gordhan & Nedbank shares | Chief Justice Mogoeng steps down from role later this year)
Guest: Atlehang Molefe - Social Commentator
Today, we speak to another experienced truck driver on their perspectives on the industry. We are joined by Ronald Tsapeledi. He wants to highlight major safety challenges faced by truck drivers on our roads. Based on our WhatsApp responses yesterday, there is also a concern on the role police should be playing to protect truck drivers on the national and provincial roads.
Guest: Ronald Tsapeledi - Truck Driver
In 2008, our next guest left South Africa for a three-month journey around Africa, and returned only five years later. As a young girl she was inspired in one of those precious moments of ‘true education’ when a teacher opens an inner door to a world of passionate intellectual curiosity. This childhood lesson in Egyptian culture sparked a life-long yearning to explore and discover the secrets of the African continent.
In an interview, she exclaimed: ‘Africa is a continent of miracles’ as she described the hidden gems of the continent in the form of untouched coastlines, vast mountains and beautiful countryside, as well as the endless fascinating cultures of the people inhabiting it. As she travelled, she jotted her experiences in a journal, together with pictures, notes, sayings, local prayers etc – to use as a memory aid with which to write her evocative and richly described travel memoir.
Guest: Lerato Mogoatlhe - Journalist, Travel Blogger and Author
A good relationship with food involves having unconditional permission to eat the foods that make you feel good physically and mentally. Having a good relationship with food isn’t something you can achieve overnight. Rather, it’s something that you’ll likely have to work on your entire life — just as you’d work on a relationship with your partner, friend, or any other meaningful person in your life.
Our next guest approaches nutrition with the following Mantra: When you heal your mind, you heal your body. Whether it's a food addiction, binge eating, a chronic illness, lack of energy, sleeplessness, acne or any one of the dis-eases that appear in our bodies because of stress, wrong nutrition or life happening. The journey to healing any of them, starts with the right state of mind.
Guest: Melissa Lainn - Integrative Nutrition Health and Wellness Coach
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BlackCoffee (Entle Mbali place restraining order on DJ)
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JusticeForLufuno (Bullying at Mbilwi Secondary School in viral video)
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DuanteWright (Trevor Noah weighs in on policing problem in America)
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NedbankMustPay (campaign to make bank accountable for stalled insurance payout for client after flashfloods destroy business)
Guest: Atlehang Molefe - Social Commentator
Today, we speak to another experienced truck driver on their perspectives on the industry. We are joined by Justice Manganyi.
Guest: Justice Manganyi - Truck Driver
Lactalis South Africa’s 10-months Mature Gouda, made especially for Woolworths, was crowned the South African Dairy Product of the Year for an unrivalled third time at the South African Dairy Awards on Friday 26 March 2021 at Cavalli Estate near Stellenbosch. This achievement is a first for the SA Dairy Championships, celebrating its 188th year of existence.
“For a product to be chosen as Dairy Product of the Year in a competition of this nature is the dream of every cheesemaker,” says dairy expert and chief judge Alan Fourie. The Gouda, an aromatic and full-flavoured cheese, was one of almost 900 dairy products from 68 producers that vied for the attention of the 60 judges. From the big number of entries, only eight were honoured with the Qualité mark of excellence (full list of the crème de la crème below) and 106 – the winners in each championship class – were named SA Champion.
Guest: Markye Pienaar - Marketing Manager of Lactalis South Africa (LSA)
Stress is a situation that triggers a particular biological response. When you perceive a threat or a major challenge, chemicals and hormones surge throughout your body. Stress triggers your fight-or-flight response in order to fight the stressor or run away from it. Typically, after the response occurs, your body should relax. Too much constant stress can have negative effects on your long-term health. There are three types of stress: Acute stress, episodic acute stress, and chronic stress.
Physical activity can help lower your overall stress levels and improve your quality of life, both mentally and physically. Exercising regularly can have a positive effect on your mood by relieving the tension, anxiety, anger, and mild depression that often go hand-in-hand with stress. It can improve the quality of your sleep, which can be negatively impacted by stress, depression, and anxiety. It can also help boost your confidence levels
Guest: Dr. Anesu Mbizvo - Medical Doctor, Yoga & Meditation Teacher and Entrepreneur
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MbuyiseniNdlozi (Daily Sun releases story of rape accused who is filing a case against EFF member)
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JacobZuma (the former President celebrating his 79th birthday)
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HelenZille (DA federal chair sends post on the situation in northern Mozambique | Accuses social media of choosing to use #BlackLivesMater for political capital)
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MentalHealth (SA Twitter community takes a positive step forward and discloses their diagnosis to destigmatize conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, depression and others)
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LoveIsandSA (South Africa crowns Libho and Thimna winners of the international smash-hit dating reality TV show despite public uproar on lack of diversity in cast)
Guest: Tshiamo Malatji - Social Commentator
Today, we speak to another experienced truck driver on their perspectives on the industry. Having worked for over 30 years as a truck driver, uncle Joe shares with us his reflections as he starts planning his final exit from the industry at the end of the year.
Guest: Joe - Truck Driver
Ever wondered where couches go to die? Our next guest got a request from a client that couldn't let go of their worse-for-wear couch and they transformed it into a trendy and elegant centrepiece for their living room.
Needless to say, the reveal on their social media platforms got a lot of people talking. Over and above this assignment, their award-winning turn-key designs solutions for home and corporate spaces show us the culmination of versatile materials, skills development and their love for the workshop setting.
Guest: Thami Mpahlwa– Owner of Leeuw Furnitures
These days, the best love is self-love. This is doing the things that are good for you, consistently. The journey involves not only recognizing the importance of making time in your schedule for yourself but also focusing on activities that can improve your emotional, mental and physical health as well.
Our next guest challenges us to pay more attention to what we need as individuals, what feels good to us and most importantly, what is serving us and what no longer serves our existence.
Guest: Yvette Ratshikhopha - NLP Practitioner
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PrincePhillip (Duke of Edinburgh passes away at 99 | Twitter goes to town on his legacy)
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ChrisHani (28th Anniversary of assissination | SACP issues statement)
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RIPDrSindi (Tributes flood in for the late doctor who succumbed to COVID-19)
Guest: Tshiamo Malatji - Social Commentator
Today, we are joined by a truck driver who's been on the roads for the past 33 years. We are joined by uncle Bux who will reflect on how the trucking industry has changed over the past 3 decades as he heads towards retirement.
Guest: Bux - Truck Driver
Our next guest is a singer, songwriter and music producer who has just dropped a new single called Simple Life. This young South African singer who has a musical diploma in Contemporary Music has even worked and shared the stage with music icons like Yvonne Chaka Chaka and Hugh Masekela at an early age. He went on and released his first album Simple Life, which is a mixture of maskandi, world music and Afro Jazz with a bit of pop.
Guest: Tebogo Ramokgadi – Jazz Musician
It’s been a year since South Africa went into lockdown and as we have all had to grapple and adjust to a new way of living, we still need to express our humanity and come together as a community, and celebrating art creates that space for us.
Now more than ever is a time to appreciate our South African artists. “Art is an expression of what it means to be human. During times of a pandemic, art allows us to amplify important voices and messages. We couldn’t think of a better time to gather some of the country’s finest artists to collectively exhibit during these difficult times,” says our next guest.
Guest: Karen Cullinan - Artyli.com
Global News:
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SalmaHayek (Is that an owl on her head?)
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WillIAm (Designs a futuristic mask with bluetooth connectivity, built-in speaker and microphone)
Local News:
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Lerato Kganyago (Stepping away from DJ gigs on doctor's orders)
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TikTok (SAMRO reaches an agreement with tech giants on royalties deal)
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RachelKolisi (Talks about her struggles with mental health on the Wisdom and Wellness Podcast)
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MissSouthAfrica (Shudu wants to be President in viral tweet| Social media responds by comparing her to Duduzane Zuma, Fikile Mbalula and others)
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AdamHabib (Universities SA chair and defend Adam Habib on N word comment at SOAS)
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eNCA (Field team gets robbed on the air | Do you remember when Vuyo Mvoko got robbed on Mandela Bridge?)
Guest: Tshiamo Malatji - Social Commentator
Bridge Books integrates the sale of preloved books and works alongside other booksellers across downtown Johannesburg, acting as a go-between for publishers in South Africa and smaller retailers who might not have access to new books. They believe in supporting African writers and in finding as many ways of getting books into the hands of as many readers as possible.
Bridge Books is also busy setting up the African Book Trust, a non-profit that gives African books to libraries and schools across South Africa. If you're a librarian, school teacher, or community group and you'd like to see how you can get books (for free, we'll even send them to you), please get in touch. If you're a reader and you'd like to know how to get our books through your local library, we can help with that too.
Guest: Griffin Shea – Owner of Bridge Books
The Forge is a multi-purpose community centre and it has partnered with Number 10 Publishers to host a seminar called Charlotte Maxeke: A Woman Ahead of Her Time. On Thursday, Dr. Thozima April and Dr. Athambile Masola will commemorate the 150th anniversary of Charlotte Maxeke's birth with award-winning journalist and author, Zubeida Jaffer. They will be discussing her newly published book entitled Beauty of the Heart: The Life and Times of Charlotte Maxeke. The event will be livestreamed via YouTube.
Guest: Yvonne Phillips - Operations Manager of the Forge
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DrTumi (Out on bail for allegedly defrauding the National Lotteries)
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DUT (Closure of All campuses in Durban after fake social media registration post)
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SiyavannaSA (hilarious new advert on #MyFriend)
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Vodacom (announces reduced data costs)
Guest: Tshiamo Malatji - Social Commentator
Today, we speak to uncle Stephanus and he shares thoughts in his last year of trucking around the country.
Guest: Stephanus – Truck Driver
Xatyiswa Maqashalala is a certified life and leadership coach, a motivational speaker, and an agricultural consultant. She holds a BSc Degree in Crops and Horticulture and is currently studying towards a Master’s Degree in Agriculture; she also holds a diploma in Biblical Studies and Ministry, and a certificate in Political Economy and Social Democracy. Xatyiswa is a Mandela Washington Fellow and she serves a board member of the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Autumn School Alumni Network. She travels the world conducting corporate leadership coaching, and occasionally provides lectures to universities. Guest: Xatyiswa Maqashalala – Motivational Speaker & Accredited Life Coach
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TshegofatsoPule (Bail application hearing took place for slain mother-to-be)
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SolomonMahlangu (Social Media remembers Kalushi)
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ThandiweNewton (changing her name to reflect her Zimbabwean heritage)
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UNISA (registration woes ahead of the new academic year)
Guest: Atlehang Molefe – Social Commentator
Today, we speak to Romeo and he shares with us a career spanning over 25 years.
Guest: Romeo – Truck Driver
Nest is an inclusive wellness space offering holistic health services to all. It is a space built around the values of inclusivity, simplicity, fair representation, freedom of self, connection, community, harmony, self-celebration and self-expression. We have a yoga studio, alternative healing therapy room, vegan café and zero-waste grocer. The Nest believes in the power of holistic wellbeing and have created a space that can be your escape, giving you the space and time to slow down, connect and heal yourself (in every way) from the inside out. The Nest also offers online courses for aspirant Yoga and Meditation teachers and provides a wealth of resources to help beginners to start their journey to wellness. Guest: Dr. Anesu Mbizvo – Medical Doctor, Yoga and Meditation Teacher & Entrepreneur
When you buy a carefully curated piece from ReTrend, you buy a piece of history. Mid-century furniture is known for its timeless appeal combined with ultimate functionality. It's well-crafted and seldom have an expiry or sell by date. This furniture has already survived the test of time and will provide you with many more years of use with minor upkeep. Our vintage pieces have charm, character and tell a story. We live in times where recycling is the norm, plastic is out and zero waste is the new black. Why not add furniture to the list of things to re-use and recycle? Guest: Larushka Marè - Founder of ReTrend
Our next guest is the founder of a South African online thrift store specialising in quality brand new and pre-owned items. On the streets of Instagram, the store is known as "the plug that serves you with unique, trendy and timeless contemporary and sustainable wear as well as accessories''. Not only do they hunt the streets of Johannesburg to get the best quality, Thrift Happens is on a quest for sustainability and has started upcycling, breathing new life into clothing items. Guest: Tiisetso Makgatho – Founder of Thrift Happens
There should be no obstacles to doing good. That’s why NS Impact Foundation has created a platform where people can donate their time, energy, and resources to solve some of the most pertinent challenges facing vulnerable people in our country. Through initiatives such as the Bag Drop, Add Sum Impact and upcoming Isipho Bus, our next guest aims to spread a continuous message of hope and encouragement that restores pride in our communities. With the help of goodwill ambassadors, DJ Zinhle and Maps Maponyane, she hopes to advocate for gender equality, demand access to quality education and fight poverty. Guest: Nosipho Fakude – Founder of NS Impact Foundation
Are you looking for healing? Do you have goals that you have been putting off because of fear? Do you feel like you do not know your purpose? Or do you want to heal your past and learn to love yourself better? The Yvette Aloe virtual healing retreat is one that is customised to help you heal, work through any thoughts and beliefs that may not be serving you and help you craft the life that you want all in the comfort of your own home. The retreat will be held over three Saturday sessions in May 2021. The retreat includes a virtual one-on-one session with the NLP Practitioner. Guest: Yvette Ratshikhopha –NLP Practitioner
In this new feature, we follow the sprawling journeys of truck driver as they deliver critical goods and services across the length and breadth of our land. Today, we speak to Uncle JJ who has just returned to Johannesburg after delivering products from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg via Burgersdorp, Standerton and White River. Guest: Uncle JJ - Truck Driver
Sol Stringer, as he is more popularly known, learnt to play guitar in high school and that began his journey in music. From starting out in the church band, to opening performances for South African artists, and then joining the internationally acclaimed music band "Muzart". He later left Muzart where he was guitarist and singer, to pursue his solo career expanding into production, song-writing, and acting. These days, he owns a clothing brand and he is signed under his String Out Loud Media company. Today, we talk about his latest single: Believe. Guest: Solly "Sol Stringer" Mosetle – South African vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and actor
His music takes its influence from the rich diversity of cultural life that characterizes his homeland, on the east coast of Africa. Blessings & Blues, his much anticipated 3rd release, explores the spirit of Africa and Neil’s personal reflection on life when he turned 50. The album features Neil on piano, Ildo Nanja on bass and Riley Giandhari on drums. He says: “Social distance is a genuine opportunity to recenter, refocus, rejuvenate, repent, remember and to return to ourselves. This album of improvised music is of the journey within, the yearning to reconnect. Please give it a spin (an old analogue term) and let’s reunite in music.” Guest: Neil Gonsalves – South African Jazz/World Beat pianist, Composer, Band leader & Educator
- The Good: Jameson Skincare range (Ayanda Thabethe stars as face of whiskey brand’s faux skincare line | Comedy month featuring Ebenhaezer Dibakwane; Schalk Bezuidenhout and others)
- The Bad: Robert Marawa becoming Bafana Coach (EWN and Bongani Bingwa attempt to convince South Africans that Robert Marawa had gotten a call up from SAFA | SAFA is still considering their options)
- The Slow Burners: Anele and the Club on 947: Wendy Williams Day (In an interview held for her documentary earlier in March, Anele convinces the American Talk Host that Mzansi has a public holiday named after her) Guest: Tshiamo Malatji – Social Commentator
GLOBAL NEWS 1. Michael through her eyes: Paris Jackson reminisced about her unique upbringing by her late dad in a video chat with one of his friends, Naomi Campbell on her Youtube show titled No Filter. 2. If you want to own Bruce Springsteen's jeans, Elton John's glasses, Bette Midler's gown or Hugh Jackman's jacket, here is your shot. A live online auction, "Stage & Screen" being held later this month. LOCAL WILL ALWAYS BE LEKKER! 1. Celebrity couple Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha sent the rumour mill into overdrive recently after pics from her birthday party went viral after fans believe Babes' has a "growing baby bump". 2. Songstress Nomcebo Zikode is excited about receiving an honorary award in Togo. 3. Reaching for the stars with Vusiwe as she is now a graduate with an MBA from the University of Stellenbosch Business School
Guest: Refuwe Leetsoa – Entertainment and Lifestyle Commentator
South Africa’s theatre fraternity has reacted with heartbreak to the announcement that Cape Town’s famous Fugard Theatre has closed its doors for good. Named after the playwright Athol Fugard, the theatre was established in 2010 and produced many landmark productions – such as the musicals King Kong (2017) and Kat and the Kings (2012). Actress and academic Fiona Ramsay is head of the department of theatre and performing arts at the University of the Witwatersrand. She asked Ismail Mahomed, a playwright and seasoned theatre and arts festival manager, about what forces aligned to see the theatre close – and whether this could have been prevented. The closing down of the Fugard means far more than just the loss of one more place where artists, technicians and arts administrators could have earned a living. The Fugard rose like a phoenix in democratic South Africa. It was located in an area that had once been demolished by apartheid’s bulldozers during the destruction of the mixed race suburb District Six as a result of the Group Areas Act of 1950. Guest: Dr. Ismael Mohamed – Director of Centre of Creative Arts, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
We profile a speed-dating platform who recently hosted their first event since the national lockdown. The founder of Speed Dating Mzansi, Mbuso Sibiya, talks about how single people are navigating dating not only in a pandemic but also contend with online advancements of Tinder and Bumble. She will also discuss what their offering provides an alternative that engages the importance of human interaction. Guest: Mbuso Sibiya – Founder of Speed Dating Mzansi
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FaithMuthambi (Naked partner seen during Parliamentary Committee Meeting)
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SABCRetrenchments (section 189 processes concluded as over 600 staffers served their last day of service)
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JusticeForSpha (Sphamandla Mkhize brutally murdered in hate crime | killer of Lungelo Cele sentenced for 25 years as the LGBQIA+ community commemorates anniversary)
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MolefiNtseki (Bafana coach fired after failure to qualify to AFCON, says SAFA)
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AGReport (First Auditor-General report tabled by Tsakani Maluleke | Whilst there has been a 30% reduction in irregular expenditure, there is no reason to celebrate as accountability mechanisms are still not up to scratch)
Guest: Tshiamo Malatji - Political Analyst
Guest: Veli Ndaba - Motivational Speaker about A breakfast for champions. To grow you need to be geared to receive.
Essential information and interesting every day subjects interspersed with Music and the occasional phone in.
Guest: Andy Mashaile - Interpol ambassador about 10 Cyber Security Threats to defend against in the next 8 months of 2021
Guest: Tabea Nong human behaviour expert It's on how importance personal boundaries are in the workplace.
Guest: Nhlakanipho Ntombela - Property investor about understanding basics of homeloans
Thursday community policing and crime Mandla spoke to Andy Mashaile -Interpol Ambsaddor about, Use of technology in fighting crime. Role of cameras and special technological gadgets in fighting crime e.g Firearm discharge activated locations.
Mandla spoke to Nhlakanipho Ntombela property expert and real estate agent about Property terms buyers market VS sellers market. how to calculate the loss on a property sale if you desperate to sell
Mandla spoke to Veli 'Engineered Mind Mind' on How To Get Into Your Peak Performance State called ‘The Zone” or ‘Flow’
Mandla spoke to refuwe Letsoa entertainment -a reporter who gave latest international and local news
Mandla spoke to Tabea Nong - Human behavior expert about "Workplace bullying in a virtual world
Mandla spoke to Nhlakanipho Ntombela property investor and property agent, about buying your first investment property.
Mandla spoke to Veli 'Engineered mind' Ndaba about Gratitude Is The Master Key To Your Dreams.
Mandla spoke to Veli 'Engineered mind' Ndaba about Gratitude Is The Master Key To Your Dreams.
Mandla spoke to AndyMashaile5- -Interpol ambassador about look at crime-fighting agencies around the world #FBI #ScotlandYard #Hawks #CSI #Interpol #NationalIntelligenceAgency
Mandla spoke to Tabea nong -Human behavior expert about "How to manage the relationship between juniors and seniors for it to be productive and healthy?"
Mandla spoke to nhlakanipho ntombela- property investor and financial education about buying your first investment property
Look at what is trending on all social media platforms and engaging on everyday observations.
Mandla spoke to Refuwe Leetsoa - an entertainment correspondent, who gave a wrap-up on the latest from the world of entertainment.
Mandla spoke to Andy Mashaile -Interpol ambassador, In line with point 12 on the Finance Minister’s Budget speech 2021. We look at Tax Crime viz Tax Fraud impact on fiscus .
Look at what is trending on all social media platforms and engaging on everyday observations.
Mandla spoke to Tabea Nong - Human behavior expert about Self love is the ability to forgive yourself, just like you forgive others.
Look at what is trending on all social media platforms and engaging on everyday observations.
Essential information and interesting every day subjects interspersed with Music and the occasional phone in.
Essential information and interesting every day subjects interspersed with Music and the occasional phone in.
bhekicele #Zuma
MatricResults2020
MarsPerseverance #Mars2020
SindiswaGomba
AceMagashule
Thursday feature: Community policing and crime
Guest: Andy Mashaile - Interpol Ambassador
Mandla spoke to Tabea Nong - Human behavior expert about keeping the promises you make to yourself .
Look at what is trending on all social media platforms and engaging on everyday observations.
Mandla spoke to Veli Ndaba ‘Engineered Mind to win' - Motivational speaker about Self-awareness leads to Self-knowledge.
Look at what is trending on all social media platforms and engaging on everyday observations.
Mandla spoke to Refuwe Letsooa, who gave the latest international and local entertainment news wrapp
Mandla spoke to Andy Mashaile -Interpol Ambassador, about Internet dating scams, online scams that have led to people losing money.
Look at what is trending on all social media platforms and engaging on everyday observations.
Mandla spoke to Tabea Nong - Human behavior expert continuing the February theme of the month of "love", We focus on part 2 of the series about 'Knowing your Worth'.
Look at what is trending on all social media platforms and engaging on everyday observations.
Mandla spoke to Siya'Jimma Tsotsi ' Mashele, continuing Part 2 of the conversation about online training.
Look at what is trending on all social media platforms and engaging on everyday observations.
Mandla spoke to Veli Ndaba ‘Engineered Mind to win' - Motivational speaker Build A Sacred Space, that place of refuge. to Keep You Warm and Safe - To Build a strong Life, You Need A Strong Foundation.
Look at what is trending on all social media platforms and engaging on everyday observations.
Mandla spoke to Refuwe Letsooa, who gave the latest international and local entertainment news wrapp.
Look at what is trending on all social media platforms and engaging on everyday observations.
Mandla spoke to Andy Mashaile -Interpol Ambassador, about Easy ways to secure your home. security upgrades in a stand-alone home, Gated Community and Estates.
Look at what is trending on all social media platforms and engaging on everyday observations.
Mandla spoke to Tabea Nong - Human behavior expert, about February is commonly known as the month of "love", We focus on a series about the Power of Self-love.
Mandla spoke to Siya 'Jimma Tsotsi' Mashele - Personal Trainer about Home training VS Gym training.
Look at what is trending on all social media platforms and engaging on everyday observations.
Mandla spoke to Veli 'Engineered Mind' Ndaba, about Don’t Let Your Truth Get In The Way Of Your Greatness!
Look at what is trending on all social media platforms and engaging on everyday observations.
Mandla spoke to Refuwe Letsooa, who gave the latest international and local entertainment news wrapp.
Look at what is trending on all social media platforms and engaging on everyday observations.
Mandla spoke to Andy Mashaile -Interpol Ambassador, about staying vigilant against identity fraud/theft.
Look at what is trending on all social media platforms and engaging on everyday observations.
mandla spoke to Tabea Nong - Human behavior expert, about Ending our series on how to keep going in crisis uncertainty 'watch your words'
Mandla spoke to Refuwe Letsooa , Looking at International and local entertainment news .
Mandla spoke to Andy Mashaile -Interpol Ambassador, who continued part 2 on Hijackings and cross border networks .
Look at what is trending on all social media platforms and engaging on everyday observations.
Mandla Spoke to Tabea Nong continuing to focus this week (relating to the theme of this month's series) on Learning How to Master Your Emotions.
Look at what is trending on all social media platforms and engaging on everyday observations.
Mandla spoke to Siya 'Jimma Tsotsi' Mashele , about Cardio vs Resistance training and what exercises can people do at home or at the gym
Mandla spoke to Veli' Engineered Mind' Ndaba , about Unleashing your potential doesn’t happen overnight, it is a step by step process.
Look at what is trending on all social media platforms and engaging on everyday observations.
Look at what is trending on all social media platforms and engaging on everyday observations.
Mandla spoke to Andy Mashaile -Interpol Ambassador, about Hijackingds in South Africa and how to stay aware when in your car.
Look at what is trending on all social media platforms and engaging on everyday observations.
Mandla spoke to Tabea Nong - Human Behavior expert, about Social connections. Are your relationships right for you?
Look at what is trending on all social media platforms and engaging on everyday observations.
Essential information and interesting every day subjects interspersed with Music and the occasional phone in.
Essential information and interesting every day subjects interspersed with Music and the occasional phone in.
Mandla spoke to Andy Mashaile interpol ambassador about counterfeit goods being sold and the work of the police in arresting those involved.
Mandla Spoke to Tabea Nong Human Behaviour Expert, about "How to keep going in a time of crisis/uncertainty? Having a Vision and Setting goals.
Mandla spoke to Veli 'engineered mind' ndaba - motivational speaker and life coach about reinventing yourself and living your dream.
Mandla spoke to Tabea Nong- Human Behaviour Expert about taking time out to Rest and Reset .
Mandla Spoke to Veli Ndaba - Motivational Speaker, Life-Coach & Author about the topic titled 'In life, You can either argue for Failure or Success'. Are You aware of which one you are arguing for?.
Mandla spoke to Andy Mashaile - Interpol Ambassador about festive season syndicates and measures to take in being aware.
Mandla spoke to Tabea Nong - Human behaviour expert, about taking a sabbatical from social media using the festive for your good.
Mandla spoke to Veli Ndaba- Motivational Speaker, Life-Coach & Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner about Are You Connected With Your Nature Or Are You just chasing motivation? - Knowing the difference will help you.
Mandla spoke to AndyMashaile -Interpol ambassador about Festive Season Crime & staying Vigilant how to Avoid Becoming a sta
Mandla spoke to Tabea Nong human behaviour expert about It's the season to bond and play with the Children.
Mandla spoke to Andy Mashaile -Interpol Ambassador, about how to stay aware of cyber crime and fraud this festive season
Mandla spoke to Tabea Nong. human behaviour, Human Social Sciences; Psychology & BA Honours in Industrial Sociology, about ''Using the Festive Season for Your Good".
Mandla spoke to Veli Ndaba, The Engineered Mind - to WIN! : Motivational Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur, Life and Business Coach about Three Acceptance Levels: Never Get Them Mixed Up .
Mandla spoke to Refuwe Letsooa Entertainment correspondent who gave us the latest international and local entertainment news.
Mandla spoke to Andy Mashaile -interpol ambassador , about Housebreaking still top crime in SA.
Mandla Spoke to Tabea Nong human behaviour expert, continuing part 2 on how to choose a career suited for your strengths.
Mandla spoke to Siya "Jimatsotsi" Mashele, personal trainer about Maintaining fitness this festive.
Mandla spoke to Veli Ndaba The Engineered Mind - to WIN! : Motivational Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur, Life and Business Coach about To win in life Adopt, the success formula
Mandla spoke to Refuwe Letsooa Entertainment correspondent, who gave the latest from international and local news .
Mandla spoke to Andy Mashaile Interpol Ambassador about the 2nd part of our series on causes of crime.
Mandla spoke to Tabea Nong human behavior expert about, how to choose a career suited for you strengths.
Mandla spoke to Andy Mashaile Interpol Ambassador, about Generators of crime in South Africa.
Mandla spoke to Bridget Hunter Wildseed consulting about selling yourself when on the market for a new role
Mandla spoke to Veli Ndaba Engineered Mind - to WIN! : Motivational Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur, Life and Business Coach. about how to reinvent yourself
Mandla spoke to Siyabonga "Jimatsotsi" Mashele about Aerobics as a form of exercise to burn belly fat .
Mandla spoke to Andy Mashaile -Interpol ambassador about How do we keep illegal guns out of our communities.
Mandla spoke to Bridget Hunter: Principal of Wildseed consulting & Career coach. about Surviving retrenchment and How to get back into the job market
Kgomotso Moeketsi standing in for Mandla Shongwe spoke to Ricky 'Suga' Tshabalala -Boxer and Fitness trainer linbro park fitness about breathing techniques and the difference between Movement and Fitness
Mandla was joined by Sibusiso Molimi - Life Coach and Motivational Speaker, on how to finish strong in 2020 .
Mandla spoke to Andy Mashaile Interpol Ambassador, about crime trends to look out for in Cities.
Mandla spoke to Bridget Hunter: Principal of Wildseed consulting & Career coach. about Working from home 101: Every remote worker's guide to the essential tools for telecommuting. Mastering remote working and finding the right tools to stay productive
Mandla spoke to Ricky 'Suga' Tshabalala -Boxer and Fitness trainer linbro park fitness about the Importance of having and working on a strong core and toning.
Mandla was joined by Veli Ndaba ‘The Engineered Mind' Motivational speaker – We spoke about How to condition yourself to win and stay inspired
Mandla was joined by Tinashe Vhenge Entertainment journalist for the weekly Entertainment Wrap.
Mandla spoke to Andy Masaile -Interpol Ambassador about the importance of street committees in helping communities fight against crime.
Wednesday: Career guidance feature Mandla was joined by Bridget Hunter- founding Principal of Wildseed consulting.
Mandla spoke to Saray Khumalo Award Wining Mountaineer. The first black woman to summit Mount Everest , about her new attempt at gaining entry into the Guinness World Records.
Mandla was joined by Ricky 'Suga’ Tshabalala – Boxer and Trainer at Linbro fitness park. this week we focused on Boxing as a form of exercise .
Guest: Sibusiso Molimi motivational speaker and MC , who joined us for our monday motivational talks to get you up and going got the week
Guest: LubabaloHlubi - Founder & Executive director of The Foundation . discussing LGTBTQ issues and the work his foundation is doing for community change
Wandisile Nqeketho is the CEO and founder of 18 Gangster Museum, a social enterprise based in Khayelitsha that targets at-risk youth in the community, drawing their attention to the perils of gangsterism. Having grown up in Khayelitsha himself, Nqeketho has had first-hand experience of the effects of gangsterism on family, friends, and the community at large. He shares his story and how 18 Gangster Museum came to be on today’s edition of #LockdownCommunity
October is Mental Awareness Month and in line with creating awareness to help you make informed decisions & seek support, we’re introducing #MentalCareThursdays from next week Thursday. This space is for you to share and engage with professionals (Psychologists, Counsellors, Psychiatrists etc). What are some of the topics you’d like us to cover, what are you currently struggling with and would want it discussed with our professionals or have you perhaps overcome your own battles – Tell us how? Share with us so that we help you whilst we play our part in ending the stigma around Mental Health in South Africa.
LockdownSA has presented heightened cases of mental health problems in our society – the impact could be far-reaching post-lockdownSA. For the next weeks, make us your guide to mental restoration as we unpack a host of issues under mental health. We are joined by Clinical Psychologists, David Makhaya & Khanyisa Mabunda …
We speak to Dr Morokolo Silas Sathekge – who has written what been described as the ever Medical Journal written in his indigenous language, Sepedi. Find out how he did it and how it can contribute to the need for us to preserve and develop our languages in South Africa.
TheOpinionPiece The University of Pretoria’s Centre for Child Law in collaboration with the University of the Witwatersrand’s African Centre for Migration & Society (ACMS) released a research report, “Child trafficking in South Africa: Exploring the Myths and Realities”. The report and policy brief form part of the Centre for Child Law’s efforts to show the realities and complexities shaping the lives of vulnerable children in South Africa and to recommend ways of reducing the vulnerabilities they face. The study was conducted by Dr Rebecca Walker and Dr Stanford Mahati, both from the African Centre for Migration and Society at the University of the Witwatersrand, along with Centre for Child Law (CCL) researcher Isabel Magaya. Dr Rebecca Walker joins us later on the show.
Dr Rebecca Walker talks about the University of Pretoria’s Centre for Child Law & University of the Witwatersrand’s African Centre for Migration & Society (ACMS)'s research report, “Child #trafficking in South Africa: Exploring the Myths and Realities” #SAfmSoundAwake
It’s Tuesday – do you know any business that is innovative and solution-driven? We do! We chat to Solopreneur, Tebogo Bathebeng who has found a way to help farmers feed their chickens using nutrients recycled from food waste with some help from Black Soldier Flies. She is the founder of the Montsho Sustainable Project & she joins on the show…
TheConnection Have you been having dreams that bother you? We have Traditional healer, Gogo Khanyakude joining today to help us understand our dreams – everything from understanding & interpretation and the significance of dreams.
Our #LeaderofIndustry is Millicent Mphela, a Skills development facilitator for the EIE Group who after discovering her passion for a male-dominated industries like the heavy machinery sector – took it upon herself to drive learning and development by capacitating people (many of them women) from disadvantaged areas through internships, graduate programmes, apprenticeships, CSI projects and social development programmes. She joins us as we reflect on her journey…
A 2019 Climate Transparency report revealed that almost 23 000 people die in South Africa every year as a result of outdoor air pollution: because of strokes, heart disease, lung cancer and chronic respiratory diseases, advising that South Africa will need to scale up climate action to meet the lower-end of its NDC [nationally determined contributions] in 2025 and 2030. We speak to members of the Climate Justice Coalition (CJC) a collective of members who’ve launched the campaign for a Green New Eskom, demanding a just transition to a more socially owned, renewable energy future, providing clean, safe, and affordable energy for all, with no worker and community left behind. We find out about this call to action.
A little later on, our celebrity guest, Gabriel Temudzani joins us. If you’re not certain who he is, he has played the role of Chief Vhafuwi Azwindini since 2000, on the TV soap opera Muvhango on Sabc 2 – a soapie that plays big role in tactfully displaying and celebrating the VhaVenda culture.
Author and publisher, Phehello Mofokeng talks about writing & publishing Sankomota: An Epic in One Album - A Reflective Essay plus his role as a curator at the upcoming Rutanang Kasi Book Festival (#Rutanang2020) – which is an annual township book festival established to celebrate African languages literature written in all languages of the continent. The festival takes place virtually on 25-27 September
- Today is International Day of Sign Languages, which is celebrated annually across the world along with International Week of the Deaf. The choice of 23 September is the same date that the World Federation of the Deaf was established in 1951. Our guest is Rapper the Lazarusman who talks to us about his bespoke track using South African Sign Language for the hard of hearing and the deaf community to enjoy. We are also joined by Andiswa Gebashe who is sign language interpreter for South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's pandemic briefings — who has become a celebrity during the pandemic for her work.
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Have you been having dreams that bother you? We have Traditional healer, Gogo Dineo Ndlanzijoining today to help us understand our dreams – everything from understanding & interpretation and the significance of dreams. Send us a WhatsApp message if you wish to engage with Gogo Dineo Ndlanzi… Do it now! Today’s Talking Points; 1. How do we differentiate between a dream and a vision that comes to us in our sleep? 2. Should we care whether we’re experiencing a dream or not? 3. What should one do as soon as they establish that they’ve had a vision – and does it mean you have prophetic gifts?
It’s Tuesday and time to focus on businesses that provide solutions to society – today is slightly different – we discuss a newly formed platform caller Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs Africa (E4E), a new venture capital fund aimed at building internationally successful businesses owned by South African entrepreneurs. Backed by a founding investment from the SA SME Fund, E4E is a venture capital fund that is operated by a range of experienced and innovative entrepreneurs, and two of those entrepreneurs join us later on the show.
Self-publishing is an established trend that has completely changed the world of book publishing, letting writers and readers meet each other directly, without a middle man to take up to 70 -90% of the profits. We speak to an Author who self-published and with an understanding of the business, began to publish other writers like himself – his name is Tisetso Maloma and he joins us with an author he has published, Lesego Maake as we highlight #NationalLiteracyMonth in South Africa.
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TheOpinionPiece An excerpt from this week’s Opinion Piece states, “A deeply embedded patriarchal practice assumes that a married woman must change her surname to that of her spouse. This was standard practice at the department of home affairs. Officials would automatically change the surname of the newlywed wife to that of her husband, sometimes even in violation of the wife’s express intention to keep her maiden surname” - Written by Lilleonah Chivenge, a master of laws candidate at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. She joins us later as we unpack her piece
It’s Tuesday and time to profile innovators and solution driven businesses on this week’s #MindingMyBusiness Today’s guest is co-founder of Rentoza, Mishaan Ratan and he talks to us about creating what is touted as Africa’s first mobile lending marketplace for goods.
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Have you been having dreams that bother you? We have Traditional healer, GogoNtombiyamanzi joining today to help us understand our dreams – everything from understanding & interpretation and the significance of dreams. Send us a WhatsApp message if you wish to engage with Gogo Ntombiyamanzi… Do it now! Today’s Talking Points; 1. 1. C#TheConnection Have you been having dreams that bother you? We have Traditional healer, GogoNtombiyamanzi joining today to help us understand our dreams – everything from understanding & interpretation and the significance of dreams. Send us a WhatsApp message if you wish to engage with Gogo Ntombiyamanzi… Do it now! Today’s Talking Points; 1. 1. Can we experience any form of spell during a dream - which dreams symbolize that a spell is being cast on you, and what do you do afterwards? 2. Names and dreams... When you dream of a name being given to you or names being said to you... What does it symbolize? 3. When your name is called during a dream, within that dream... What should you do, is it possible to decide in the real world not to answer to the call in the dream realm? 4. Dreams and infidelity... Can dreams provide insight into infidelity that is happening in your relationship - how would you know this? That was Gogo Ntombiyamanzi– how do our listener - which dreams symbolize that a spell is being cast on you, and what do you do afterwards? 2. Names and dreams... When you dream of a name being given to you or names being said to you... What does it symbolize? 3. When your name is called during a dream, within that dream... What should you do, is it possible to decide in the real world not to answer to the call in the dream realm? 4. Dreams and infidelity... Can dreams provide insight into infidelity that is happening in your relationship - how would you know this? That was Gogo Ntombiyamanzi– how do our listeners get in touch with you for their dream interpretations and more around this topic?
TheOpinionPiece we highlight #SuicidePreventionMonth – HHPs passing two years ago cast a dark cloud on the music industry. We speak to a music writer and photographer , Sabelo Mkhabela & Clinical Psychologist, David Makhaya about whether or not this helped the music industry open up about Mental Health in South Africa & whether there should be special attention to this matter now under Covid-19 times affecting SA music industry?
As part of observing the 2020 National Book Week - On Wednesday, we ran a poll… Only 15% of South Africans are avid book readers; how often do you read & why?#SAfmSoundAwake
22.2% - Ï don’t have time 22.2% - Ï always make time to read 44.4 % - I refer movie adaptations over the actual book 11.1% - I don’t know what to read This week South African observed National Book Week from 2 to 8 September. It is an initiative of the South African Book Development Council (SABDC) in collaboration with the Department of Arts and Culture. To highlight this year’s National Book Week, unpack our poll findings and enlighten us about the work they do, we have the founders of Ithala Book Club, Masivuye Madikane and Vuyolwetu Madikane who are chartered accountants by profession
On today’s #LeadersofIndustries we chat to Dr Tozama Qwebani-Ogunleye, Project Manager of the Institute of Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Medicine – Dihlare, at the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) in the Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences. She collaborates with Traditional Health Practitioners (THP), other scientists and different stakeholders as this is a trans-disciplinary project.
Dr Tozama was recently selected on to the Steering Committee of the World Science Forum (WSF) 2021 being held in Cape Town.
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MindingMyBusiness affords us the opportunity to converse and celebrate solution-driven individuals and this week is no different. We are joined by a Start-up Venture Scout & founder of Brillianaire, Octavius Phukubye who highlights us about the work he does in developing SA’s promising tech start-ups and their newly launched 2020 I’M IN Pre-Accelerator, currently targeting black female-owned entrepreneurs looking to thrive in the tech space.
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Have you been having dreams that bother you? We have Traditional healer, GogoNtombiyamanzi joining today to help us understand our dreams – everything from understanding & interpretation and the significance of dreams. Send us a WhatsApp message if you wish to engage with Gogo Ntombiyamanzi… Do it now! Today’s Talking Points; 1. Gogo, you have a blog gogontombiyamanzi.blogspot.com... Talk to us about your content there, you help people understand the work that you do? 2. Your #DreamRehab is also a big movement, when does it happen and how does it happen? 3. Keeping a dream journal is largely encouraged, but at times we try to make sense of dreams by telling our loved ones and friends... Are there any dangers to this & what could those be? Religious context in your dreams... 1. Religion in our dreams, what does it mean to see yourself in church, in church attire or in the presence of a church priest... 2. Dreaming of satanic symbols, or possessed people... What does it mean, should you be worried?
TheOpinionPiece Are we doing enough to celebrate our HAIRitage and how do we encourage women to do so, are brands tone-deaf to the black hair industry’s many movements around Black Hair & inclusive standards of beauty?
African hair is, and has always been viewed with fascination and sometimes courted controversy among those inside and outside the black communities. We are joined by Black Hair Industry entrepreneurs, Mantshadi Mokoena, the cofounder of Nalane ea Africa hair brand & Sonto Pooe is the founder of the NativeChild skin and hair care brand as we reflect on why Black Hair matters. NB: The reference is Clicks coming under fire on Friday for an advert in a campaign run on its website where it published an image of African hair, which was labelled as dry and damaged, while an example of white hair is described as fine and flat
As part of observing Heritage Month: We are joined by Karabo Magofe Mahlaela & Dimpho Edwin Mabodima, the directors of "Re Bo Mang?" - a 25 min film documentary which looks into the basic onamastic that was and is used within the Bapedi culture. It follows lives of two characters with unique stories that believe their names have a direct link to how their respective lives have turned out as they have. Join us later as we reflect on the doci’s teachings and what conversations it contributes to how we observe and celebrate SA cultures this Heritage Month.
SheIsPower is the station's hashtag for Women's Month 2020 and our guest this week is Mpho Sebina from Botswana, a songstress who first caught the attention of patrons of the art when she fused classic songs from South Africa with classics from the US, such as Erykah Badu’s Over The Game, mashed with Lerato by Boom Shaka. Since then she has dropped an EP, Neo. She joins us later as we celebrate her musical talents & more
LeadersOfIndustries Our leader of industry is Amsterdam based Lethabo Motsoaledi, a tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Voyc, a company that helps businesses understand their clients better. This remarkable young lady talks to us about innovating in a space that is traditionally male-dominated, being passionate about African Tech Solutions & caving a career that affords her the luxury to globe trot… We continue to highlight #WomensMonth2020 & showcase how #SheIsPower
Our #LeaderofIndustry is Lekgetho Makola who is currently Head of the Market Photo Workshop, where he leads the strategic visions of artistic and educational programming of the 31 year old photographic institution that among numerous curatorial and research initiatives, offers photography courses prioritizing students from marginalized communities. Many of the photographers who came through these programmes have gone to receive national, regional and international recognition. He recently featured in international publication, Vogue Italia and we’ve invited him to reflect on what looks like a successful & fulfilling career …
Every Tuesday we profile innovative entrepreneurs who’ve chosen to solve problems in society and this Tuesday is no different. Local automation startup Autopilot has created a tool aimed at easing validation and authentication in the procurement process for local government. The procurement of critical personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical supplies has become a critical issue around the globe due to the global pandemic. Autopilot has developed AutoCollect in an effort to address the current issues surrounding the procurement of critical personal protective equipment. We are joined by co-founder, Mr Adam Shapiro on this week’s #MindingMyBusiness
As a man, looking at Women’s Month activities and events from a distance – do you understand the plight of women and do you think women are doing well in commemorating the women of 1956 – if not, what more do you think can be done? Today’s #OpinionPiece states, “Over the years, Women’s Day has somewhat lost its true meaning. Instead of remembering and celebrating the courageous women who fought for freedom, human rights, and justice, 9 August has been largely reduced to a pink commercial circus revolving around pedicure specials and discounted coffee and cake. Fact is, Women’s Day and its original meaning are more relevant now than ever before. Since our first democratic elections 26 years ago, women have not ceased to build our Beloved Country, strong, courageous, fierce, and determined superheroines are making South Africa a better place” This is written by Alef Meulenberg, the CEO of Afrika Tikkun & he joins us on the line to voice is views as we observe #WomensMonth2202
LeadersOfIndustries Every Wednesday we profile women who've taken up space in their respective industries. As we observe Women's Month 2020 and showcase how #SheIsPower Thandi Sibisi, a Pioneering Black South African Gallerist joins us on the show to reflect on her interests in the arts from opening her gallery first gallery in 2012, as the first in South Africa to be entirely owned by a Black woman. The gallery closed down but 8 years on, she's reopening the Sibisi Gallery in Johannesburg, hoping to build a new art market cantered on the country’s rising crop of millionaires. Her story is of great tenacity. She joins us later on the show.
On #LockdownCommunity Samuel Hlonyana, popularly known as Sam The Challenger, is the founder of 90 Days Without Sugar. He is also the author of Life after Dieting. He joined Mandla Shongwe on #SAfmSoundAwake to discuss the online weight-loss programme and more.
SheIsPower is the station's hashtag for Women's Month 2020 and our guest this week is Azana - a Durban born singer whose Neo-soul, Afro-pop and house body of work channels the vocal powers of heavyweight musicians such Camagwini, Simphiwe Dana, Letta Mbulu, Nina Simone and Erykah Badu. In July, the songstress released her 14-track debut album, Ingoma – meaning drum – which features award-winning musician Sun-EL Musician in a hit titled “Uhuru”. She joins us for a hangout on the show, tune in as we get to know her & listen to her music.
WomensMonth2020 Well, now that we’re in the middle of a pandemic what does the furture of work look like for most African professionals, especially women? Well, Through a series of expert panel discussions, CNBC Africa; a leader in business, financial data, news and insight, in partnership with Forbes Africa, will be hosting a first-of-its-kind virtual Pan African summit on 20 August 2020. The Future of Work Virtual Conference aims to find solutions to the crisis in Africa’s work and job system, and to drive home the need for a much more effective implementation strategy.
Two women speaking at the summit join us later on the show; Kavitha Prag who is the Supply Chain and Network Operating Lead within Enterprise Technology & Performance & Canninah Mapena who is the Managing Director and Country Sales Director for Rockwell Automation Sub-Saharan Africa.
On today’s #Leadersofindustries, we’ve invited two women leading the pack in medicine whilst devoting their time & lives to making a change in society. Doctor Patience Ntshani affectionately known to many as Dr Pashy is an award-winning anesthesiologist with a penchant for fashion and finer things in life. She’s recently established the Dr Pashy Foundation and called upon the services of young female women in medicine – one of those women is Katlego Mathosa, Medical Dr and acting senior clinical manager — Helene Franz Hospital, Sekhukhune District, Limpopo.
How have these two women impacted each other & how are they progressing as we showcase forward-thinking & progressive wowmen this #Womens2020? Find out in our conversation with them as we observe #84Yearsofsabc & show that #SheIsPower
As part of #WomensMonth2020 we’re featuring women solving problems in society… This week’s edition of #MindingMyBusiness features Tsitsi Marote, a co-owner of Guardian Health, a maternal and foetal health solution that won the ITWeb Business Intelligence Summit data hackathon earlier this year. The app helps healthcare professionals by using AI and data to help determine risks for complications, ITWeb reports. For her work as a data scientist and in developing Guardian Health, she was also named among Geekulcha’s Top 15 Geeks for Youth Month 2020.
On today’s #OpinionPiece So you’re a woman & suddenly you’ve become the breadwinner in your home or, you’ve been a breadwinner but the impact of Covid-19 are weighing on you with the scarcity & loss of & no means to get an income through a side hustle… You might feel overwhelmed but in the South African society, many women have overcome traditional notions of gender by becoming primary breadwinners in their homes and providing primary financial support for their families. In 2016, Professor Puleng Segalo & Dr Bianca Parry wrote a paper, Eating Burnt Toast: The Lived Experiences of Female Breadwinners in South Africa that contextualises the individual lived experiences of South African female breadwinners, utilising data collected from ten female breadwinners from the Mpumalanga and Gauteng provinces respectively using in-depth, semi structured interviews – to make you understand what the realities of Female Breadwinners are in South Africa. This morning we revisit this paper & look at updated data regarding Women Breadwinners in SA with Dr Bianca Parry.
WomensMonth2020 Cape Town-based WOMEN’S right activist, Lucinda Evans is known for having led nationwide marches and was one of the speakers at the #AmINext protest outside South Africa's parliament calling for government action against gender-based violence and femicide. She has emerged as a powerful voice for women in South Africa as we battle high levels of femicide and sexual violence, her voice is also being heard and recognised internationally, making it onto the BBC's list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world in 2019.
She joins us to reflect on the work she’s done & impact it has on communities she works with as we highlight #WomensMonth2020 and showcase how #SheIsPower
It’s Tuesday and we get into conversations with individuals solving problems in their communities on #MindingMyBusiness our guest is Manti Maifadi, who along with her husband, Sam, own Naledi Farm, an agritourism destination for guests who come from the city. She shares how they’ve built a business around the land, beyond just your traditional sales of fresh produce & crafted a special niche for themselves by creating a place for healing and teaching, where they give guests the opportunity to reconnect with nature and walk the land as they teach them about gardening and also teach kids how to work with their hands and be self-reliant – how does it benefit the community? Stick around because she joins us on the show a little later as we celebrate #WomensMonth2020
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Have you been having dreams that bother you? We have Traditional healer, Gogo Magosha joining today to help us understand our dreams – everything from understanding & interpretation and the significance of dreams. Send us a WhatsApp message if you wish to engage with Gogo Magosha. Do it now! Today’s Talking Points; 1. Dreams with different types of water colous – murky water, clear blue water, grey water to white water – what does the element of water have in dreams and what do the different types of water colours symbolize? 2. Does the flow of the water carry any significance, water that is still, raging waters, waves in the water etc? 3. Does the temperature of the water also carry any significant message – hot, cold, warm? 4. What about water that changes colour – grey to clear and vice versa, what about the sudden look of blood in the water? 5. What about being on top of the water vs being in shallow water, in deep water and more?
SheIsPower is the station's hashtag for Women's Month 2020 and we've invited a vocal powerhouse whose vocals will make you travel back in time and back. She's Soweto-born Sebe Spring and she's our #WomensMonth2020 feature as we celebrate #84YearsofSabc with amazing South African woman and remind you that #SheIsPower
To mark World Lion Day, we are celebrating a woman who together with another female partner devote their time to a sanctuary that is caring for 25 big cats… a home called Love Lions Alice Sanctuary. CEO of Love Lions Alice Sanctuary, Andi Rive joins us to talk to us about working with BIG CATS!
Kabelo “Cabblow” Maaka is a 24-year-old animator, illustrator, animation lecturer and company director of the recently formed Cabblow Studios – a Johannesburg based animation studio focused on creating original animated stories, medical animation services and client commissioned illustrations. Kabelo is passionate about animation and about sharing that passion with others. She has received a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Honours) in Animation and Scriptwriting from AFDA and has also attended the International Character Animation Summer School hosted by Gobelins L’École de L’Image in Paris, France. Gobelins is a world-renowned film, photography and animation school.
WomensMonth2020 Every year, South Africans celebrate women of all types and races during the month of August. The country commemorates the 1956 women’s march which took place at the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest against the proposed amendments to the Urban Areas Act. Following the upsurge of Gender-Based Violence against children, cis, non-binary and Trans women, Art@Africa & Julie Miller African Contemporary present a womxn-focused exhibition that highlights the modern-day womxn, as well as their contributions to society. We speak to reps from Julie Miller & ArtAtAfrica a little later on the show.
LeadersOfIndustries Our leader of industry is Co-founder & COO of Yalu, Ms Tlalane Ntuli she joins us to reflect on her the deeply held values and entrepreneurial authenticity which led to her and her partner founding, Yalu, a rising digital credit life insurance company in South Africa. She joins us later on the show…She’s a powerhouse
27 year-old CEO & Co-founder of Kweza, Ropafadzo Musvaire. She talks about Kweza, a platform gives spaza shops visibility to the best prices on the market, access to higher savings, the cheapest available pricing for their inventory, and provides the convenience of facilitating cost effective delivery to the stores within 24 hours
Guest: Ropafadzo Musvaire
Have you been having dreams that bother you?
We have Traditional healer, Gogo Ntombiyamanzi joining today to help us understand our dreams – everything from understanding & interpretation and the significance of dreams.
Guest: Gogo Ntombiyamanzi
TheOpinionPiece Does the current pandemic require more female leadership or has it further created a vacuum for female leaders, widening the gap between male & female leaders across various spheres of society? Heléne Smuts, Founder of Credo Growth joins us to talk about what sort of female leaders these trying times actually require, how women can step into these roles and what society can do to support women in leadership across various sectors of society & especially in the professional space – That’s our first chat for #WomensMonth2020
On today’s #LockdownCommunity Ladles of Love Non-profit Organisation (NPO) broke the world record for making the most sandwiches in an hour to feed over 300 000 people. The organisation aimed to make 125 000 sandwiches but ended up making 304 583 sandwiches which exceeded the South African record by 18 000 and the world record by 68 000. Danny Diliberto, founder of Ladles of Love joins us later on SAfm Sound Awake.
Every Thursday we try bringing to light any interesting developments to enhance your digital lifestyle and today we look at ways that E-Commerce is enhancing Small, black business with two individuals whose business is embracing the innovation fully! These entrepreneurs will be part of Digify Africa’s Entrepreneurship in a Digital Economy Webinar taking place today. They are Tabudi Masipa & Bonginkosi Hlongwane, the founders of 2 Fresh, an e-commerce site that allows you to purchase fruits & vegetables that they source straight from commercial farmers to YOUR doorstep. The site is www.2fresh.co.za
On today’s #LeadersofIndustries is Umthatha-born Kolisi Yola Sinyanya, a Phd candidate in Oceanography at University of Cape Town. She’s a Black Women in Science SA 2019 Fellow, a inspiring FIFTY WOMEN in STEM SA nominee & a former TEDxUCT speaker who is passionate about the science, the oceans and being an entrepreneur who remains rooted in her humble beginnings in the Eastern Cape. She shares her journey to being a leader of industry!
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Have you been having dreams that bother you? We have Traditional healer, Gogo Khanyakude joining today to help us understand our dreams – everything from understanding & interpretation and the significance of dreams. Send us a WhatsApp message if you wish to engage with Gogo Khanyakude… Do it now! Today’s Talking Points; 1. Welcome back Gogo – this week we want to know, what type of dreams should we never ignore & why? 2. Is it wise to interpret dreams to our children or seek to interpret their dreams – why? 3. When your child is plagued by dreams, good or bad – what should you do to help them? 4. Are there certain pre-bed practices we can engage in to influence the types of dreams we have – do they work – what if they don’t?
It’s time to profile solution-driven members of our society! We’re living in a time where teachers are navigating through this COVID-19 storm, and whilst the debate about school closures rages on two friends are building a new way for their peers to shape young minds. Pretoria teacher, unionist and education activist Kabelo Mahlobogwane and his colleague Bonang Motsapi are busy building their very own online application to help teachers mark their work. The Marking App has the financial backing of the Trevor Noah Foundation.
This past week, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that an investigations centre has been set up to probe all alleged corruption related to COVID-19 funds. Ramaphosa said different arms of the state such as the Financial Intelligence Centre, Hawks, SIU and NPA will work together on the investigations. The president said investigations into the distribution of food parcels, social relief grants, the procurement of personal protective equipment and other medical supplies, and the UIF special COVID-19 scheme have already begun.
Columnist & Charted Accountant by profession, amongst the many hats he wears, Mr Themba Dlamini wrote a timely piece titled; Fight the disease of corruption in the same way we fight the coronavirus. Themba joins us on #SASoundAwake
As the local restaurant trade continues to take strain amidst the Covid-19 crisis, UCook has launched a new initiative aimed at rescuing some of these ailing outlets.
UCook for Restaurants will see the brand teaming up with restaurants and chefs to bring their quintessential flavours into people’s homes. Each week UCook will offer a specific restaurant's featured dish, and with each dish ordered, a portion of the revenue will go directly to the restaurant. “It’s undeniable that amongst all the chaos caused by Covid-19 and lockdown, hospitality, and particularly restaurants, has been one of the commercial sectors hardest hit,” says UCook CEO David Torr.
Technology is finding new ways to advance and fill the gaps we’ve long wished could be filled and since we’re feeling a little techy today - we’ve invited Judge on SABC 1’s Making Moves and Business Development Expert, Lucas Moloi to talk to us about the Learning Eagles School of Entrepreneurs (LESE) an online Entrepreneurship school targeting Grade 1 – 12 students for FREE. Stick around to find out more!
Today on #LeadersOfIndustries we have a woman you should have a career crush on! She’s Ms Bertha Dlamini
Bertha Dlamini, an Advocate for accelerated participation of African Women and Youth in Africa’s Power and Energy sector, an entrepreneur with interests in the Energy, Transport, Telecommunications and Management Consulting Sectors, delivering solutions and systems for utilities and the founding Chairman of Gen X Theatre Africa (Gen X), an initiative geared at accelerating Youth participation Africa’s Power and Energy sector.
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We have Traditional healer, Gogo Dineo Ndhlanzi joining today to help us understand our dreams – everything from understanding & interpretation and the significance of dreams. Send us a WhatsApp message if you wish to engage with Gogo Dineo Ndhlanzi… Do it now! Today’s Talking Points; o What do dreams about pregnancy represent? o Do dreams communicate our fortunes and losses - how can we tell? o What do dreams of someone taking an exam or test mean? o Are day dreams classified as dreams and what is the difference between a daydream and all other types of dreams?
We are joined by the founders of Beyond VR, a black youth-owned tech company that provides state-of-the-art immersive technology to create content for personal consumption and industrial application. Founded in 2020 by three young professionals, Katlego Mokonyama, Themba Mtanase and Lebogang Mokonyama, the tech startup uses Virtual Reality to create simulated experiences that are exact replicas of real spaces and objects through the use of immersive technology – so how is this useful to anyone?
Columnist, Anti-Racism Activist & proud Feminist Robyn Porteus says, White South Africans need to start getting involved in conversations around race and how white privilege affects black South Africans – we ask how? She joins us on the show now.
MandelaMonth Co-founder of OCGems, Robin Bhebhe began a company that prides itself on sourcing rough diamonds that ethically & responsibly sourced with the purpose of reviving the legacy once embraced by the city of Kimberley through the creation of jobs whilst equipping the local community with the skills needed In order to cut and polish diamonds for the Local and International Market.
Through empowering communities he found value in partnering up with a local organisation Women In Artisanal Mining which shared the same goal. This collaboration has provided much needed support for women in the industry especially during this pandemic – we talk to both Robin and Elisa Louw-Chairman of the Women In Artisanal Mining bout the impact of their relationship ahead of #MandelaDay
The 2010 flagship Mandela Washington Fellowship Programme by former United States of America (USA) President Barack Obama last year appointed Koketso Marishane as the national spokesperson for the Young African Leaders Initiative (Yali) in South Africa last year and a year later we chat with him to reflect on his impact at the organization as we observe Madiba Month.
He joins us on #Leadersofindustries to talk about his work at Yali and being a social innovator serving as a Youth Ambassador (NDP 2030 Vision) in The Presidency of South Africa, DPME.
Many people feel that they can lift their mood with herbal teas. Researchers have found, for instance, that drinking tea lowers levels of the stress hormone cortisol. And evidence of long-term health benefits is emerging, too: drinking at least 100 millilitres (about half a cup) of green tea a day seems to lower the risk of developing depression and dementia. So, what sort of tea could actually help you cope with anxiety during this time and what about overdoing it – can you ever over-do it when it comes to herbal tea – what then?
We are joined by Retang Phaahla - Co-founder and Managing Director of Setsong Tea Crafters. Her core responsibility is Product Development which entails the commercialisation of Indigenous and traditional herbs and foods…
According to the National Stock Theft Prevention Forum (NSTPF), livestock to the value of R1.24 billion were stolen in South Africa during the 2018/2019 year – but the introduction of Drone Technology is currently seen as a remedy for farmers to protect their livestock.
We are joined by 23-year-old Drone Pilot Ziphezinhle Gabuza, better known as Boyzee, from Ladysmith in Kwazulu-Natal who is spearheading Sernick Group’s drone research team that is working on developing applications to use the unmanned aircraft for cattle detection, weight and pasture management. They also hope to innovate drone use in rural security to prevent stock theft. He joins us to explain what all of this means…
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Have you been having dreams that bother you?
We have Traditional healer, Gogo Magosha joining today to help us understand our dreams – everything from understanding & interpretation and the significance of dreams.
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Can you really dream Lotto numbers...Dreams and instant fortune - we’ve seen this concept in movies, but can it happen?
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Dreams and the future... If you are able to dream of certain things that happen in life, does it mean you have psychic abilities?
- People who are able to dream of working somewhere, see themselves there and only realise later in life when they eventually find themselves there that they dreamt of where they are.
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People who are able to see a company shut down and not know where and how, and years later see Media 24 shutting down and retrenchments taking place and they are part of the retrenched.
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Using dreams to heal... Can I channel my dreams to dig into my subconscious and help me deal with my buried traumas? How do I do it?
Are males are enrolling in higher education at alarmingly low rates, and should we be worried enough to try and reverse the trend? Professor Ian Glenn wrote a piece that questions whether; men are on the academic endangered list
Professor Ian Glenn is a Research Associate in Communications Sciences at the University of the Free State and Emeritus Professor of Media Studies at the University of Cape Town.
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Have you been having dreams that bother you? We have Traditional healer, Gogo Ntombiyamanzi joining today to help us understand our dreams – everything from understanding & interpretation and the significance of dreams. Send us a WhatsApp message if you wish to engage with Gogo Ntombiyamanzi… Do it now! Today’s Talking Points; 1. What are Lucid Dreams and how do they differ from normal dreams? 2. Is there a relationship between sleep paralysis (Segateledi) and our dreams? 3. In the context of relationships – why do we meet people & feel as though we’ve seen them in our dreams – does this mean they are our true love? 4. Can you dream of the person you’re destined to be with in life? 5. Can we use our dreams to creatively solve problems in our lives?
What has the #LockdownSA inspired you to do? Today on #LockdownCommunity we catch up with the Ladima Foundation, a Pan-African non-profit organisation founded with the aim of contributing to correcting the major imbalances within the film, TV and content industries which recently hosted a short-film competition – aimed at African women during the world-altering Covid-19 pandemic and related lockdown – has already gained significant interest. Ladima Foundation Co-founder, Lara Utian-Preston spoke to our producer, Kgabo Maila.
- As an extension, we were interested to know how African women to shared their stories about the personal, economic, and social impact of Covid-19 in Africa. And 2 South African women who created brave and powerful films that reflected the extremely difficult circumstances that many African women are facing during this pandemic join us for a chat.
Filmmakers, Fezeka Tholakele from the movie; “Blunder” and Aurelia Straton from the movie, “I’ll Call You Later” are our guests later on as we wrap up the week!
Today marks the end of the 23rd International AIDS Conference – known as AIDS 2020 – which happens between 6-10 July 2020 under the theme; Resilience. AIDS 2020 gathered more than 20,000 participants from more than 170 countries. Yesterday we spoke to a South African speaker, HIV/Aids Researcher & UKZN Professor Thumbi Ndang’a and today we wanted to touch base with an international speaker from the event.
We speak to Program Director at New York based NGO, Latino Commission on Aids Mr Luciano Reberte who describes himself as a Latino Gay Immigrant living with HIV and as an advocate for the LGBTIQ & HIV Rights.
The first virtual International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2020) is on! AIDS 2020: Virtual enables delegates to access and engage with the latest HIV science, advocacy and knowledge traditionally presented at the conference. We are joined by one of this year’s conference speakers - Professor Thumbi Ndung’u, who is the Deputy Director, Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI). He is additionally the Programme Director for the Sub-Saharan African Network for TB/HIV Research Excellence (SANTHE) and holds a Professorship at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Today on #LeadersOfIndustries we profile leaders of industries weekly and today we decided to head over to Kenya and speak to the founder of Africa Tweet Chat, a platform that serves to link & lead digital conversations in Marketing Careers with professionals across the continent. The young & vibrant Janet Machuka launched Africa Tweet Chat in 2018 to bring together the continent’s best digital trainers to a central conversation that can enable young & existing influencers, digital marketers, brands and individuals to learn more and champion the narrative about Africa… Janet joins us all the way from Kenya a little later!
Entrepreneur, Lebogang Mokubela launched SA’s first township-based Mobile Network provider, Kasi Mobile just last month. He is the founder & CEO of Lemok Group and joins us to talk to us about what problems he is actually solving with His product which is primarily targeted at Rural & Township communities…
Lecturer, Senior Health Writer at Health-e News and trainer with an interest in Gender, Race and Health and how they intersect – Ms Pontsho Pilane wrote a piece on Femicide Fatigue and joins us as we question; “Do people get tired of hearing about femicide, what do they do when they reach this stage – what impact can it have in the fight to curb GBV in our society?”
What is ARTIVISM & what impact can it make in creating change around social issues in our society? We wrap up the week with an Artivist, an artist who creates activism art that speaks to Gender Based Violence in South Africa. South African photographer and an avid traveller, with an instinct for visually telling and documenting South African stories, Leeroy Jason joins us for a chat and a look at how he uses his craft to create awareness in society…
Leeroy is known for various works but it’s his work titled, #EverythingMustFall in which he looks at issues such as gender abuse, transgender stories, children, #FeesMustFall and religion – that has become his most critically acclaimed and we reflect on it.
Children, especially in Africa, struggle with access to healthcare – a challenge that is harder to surmount for those who come from disadvantaged households. The Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital is dedicated to saving the lives of these children. The hospital was created with the objective to treat children irrespective of their social and economic status. The hospital has started a campaign this Madiba Month called, #ServeLikeMadiba which is a call to action to you to make a donation to the hospital and keep it operational to continue to cater to the needs of children in need of quality healthcare! CEO at Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital (NMCH), Dr. Mandisa Maholwana
July is Savings Month in South Africa, and this year the focus is firmly on finding #waystosave and adapting financial plans as we face the challenges 2020 brings. The South African Savings Institute (SASI) will focus on financial education throughout July, bringing together financial experts to provide tangible insights on savings in the #waystosave Webinar Series. SASI acting CEO Gerald Mwandiambira spoke to us on #SAfmSoundAwake
We get into conversations with individuals solving problems in their communities on #MindingMyBusiness Today’s feature highlights a platform called Book iBhoni (iBhoni is local slang for bicycle), based on Soweto's famed Vilakazi Street, it combines walking and cycling experiences through Soweto, with a 10% discount offered to cyclists who donate a book. The books are then collected and donated to community libraries. We are joined by Soweto-born entrepreneur and Book iBhoni founder Mpumelelo Mtintso who admits the business has had to change and adapt the pandemic.
TheConnection Have you been having dreams that bother you? We have Traditional healer, Gogo Khanyakude joining today to help us understand our dreams – everything from understanding & interpretation and the significance of dreams.
We speak to 32 year-old Soweto Diepkloof-born Entrepreneur, Hair Art Creative & Founder of Own Your Crown, Nikiwe Dlova on today’s #SafmYouth She’s a perfect example of what representation of African Aesthetics is and that alone has opened multiple doors for her, from Magazine Covers, Shows and More on the sensitive topic of Women and their hair. Her work was recently displayed on the Cover of Fashion Magazine, Glamour when she braided and styled TV personality & musician, Boity Thulo.
What has #LockdownSA inspired you to do? The Booksellers on Mzansi project which aids homeless people rebuild their lives and earn a dignified living through bookselling was launched during the lockdown. Their books are sold via an e-commerce site, Made in Chatsworth. We speak to Author, Kiru NaidOo on today’s segment of #lockdownCommunity
Is it time to revisit the issue of Afrikaans as a mandatory language for black learners at schools? And why not deal seriously with issues of transformation in schools and tertiary institutions, and of curriculum trimming and revitalisation beyond just responding to Covid-19? We reflect on this conversation with Professor Dr Omphemetse S Sibanda - Professor of Law at the Faculty of Management and Law at the University of Limpopo who says it’s time to finally address the demands of the class of 1976.
The Virtual National Arts Festival is set to kick-off today into an 11 day curated programme of online creativity, pre-recorded and live events, short films, virtual art exhibitions, jam sessions, interactive events, webinars and more showcasing the South African and international art scene. We are joined by CEO of the VNAF, Ms Monica Newton
On the back of the unemployment stats released this week we ask - What needs to happen now in the context of a pandemic to expose young people to opportunities – realistically, can a large majority of our youth “Black Business” ourselves out of poverty? We are joined by Social Justice Activist, educator and organiser Zama Mthunzi
In light of #YouthMonth2020, we give attention to the movie Uprize! A Sifiso Khanyile documentary released in 2017 that provides a personal perspective of the 16 June 1976 Student uprising through interviews with former students, teachers, writers and artists affected. The documentary featured in a Virtual Youth Month Film Festival and he talks to us about the process of making the film and the importance of exploring this specific moment in history within the broader scope of South Africa’s struggle narrative.
This week we’re joined by Editor-in-Chief of Destiny Magazine & The Bar Magazine, Onke Dumeko. She talks to us about her career and the threat that Covid-19 has posed to the media & publishing industry – more importantly how the industry us adapting
Our problem solver today is 23 year-old Gift Mogeni who was recently made the Youth ICT network Geekulcha’s list of 2020 Top 15 Young Geeks to mark #YouthMonth. He talks to us about this and his tech solution, Simfind.
Have you been having dreams that bother you?
TheConnection Have you been having dreams that bother you?
We have Traditional healer, Gogo Dineo Ndlanzi joining today to help us understand our dreams – everything from understanding & interpretation and the significance of dreams.
BIO: Gogo Dineo Ndlanzi is celebrated as a sangoma, spiritual teacher, life coach and and professional African storyteller, poet, writer, dancer and facilitator. The best way to summarise her life’s work is that she is a facilitator of change. She is passionate about enlightening people to view life from a different perspective through bringing about changes in outlook to allow for holistic healing. Gogo Dineo brings creativity to facilitate safe learning spaces and processes of social change. She is also a licensed Heal Your Life Teacher and certified Organisational Systems Coach.
While we have all heard how important it is for parents to read to young children, too often we assume that those "parents" are mostly mothers. And indeed, research shows that mothers do read to their children more often than fathers. But research also tells us found that when fathers read to their children at home, the child’s language development increased as they grew older.
We we’re joined by Nali Bali’s Head of Communications, Ben Rycroft on SAfm Sound Awake.
The COVID-19 pandemic has swept across the world, robbing many of their family members, livelihoods and ways of life. In an effort to spread unity and courage during this time, choirs from across the world have come together to form a virtual choir under the name Sing Around The gloBe (SATB) to perform Frank Ticheli's ‘Earth Song’ on YouTube. The University of Pretoria’s (UP) Tuks Camerata choir, conducted by Dr Michael Barrett-Berg, and has also been involved in this project. Tuks Camerata celebrates its 52nd anniversary in 2020, and has received many national and international accolades over the years. The choir is made up of over 80 UP students from a variety of study fields including medicine, engineering, theology, law, education, economics, accounting, plant sciences and music.
Dr Barrett-Berg, also a senior lecturer in Classical Music Studies at UP spoke to our producer, Kgabo Maila.
- What has the #LockdownSA inspired you to do? On today’s #LockdownCommunity we caught up with 19-year old psychology student, Jason Ellish who is running a food parcel initiative which distributes more than 630 parcels a week. He has a group of 20 volunteers, most of whom are high school learners, has helped to sustain families in areas such as Mitchells Plain, Fisantekraal and Klipheuwel. Find out how he does it later!
On today’s #LetsTalkTech We talk #YouthInAnimation in South Africa with two experts in the field, Mr Lesego Vorster & Nick Wilson – While still a young industry compared to other parts of the world – South Africa's animation industry has been around for some years – with a handful of animation studios, institutions and massive events like the Cape Town International Animation Festival playing a key role in opportunity to scout and recruit talent as well as to share ideas with other industry stakeholders. Our experts talk about what doors it can open for SA’s youth!
Its Friday we profile young people with a cause for #SAfmYouth our guest this week is Mbavhalelo Maliage, a meteorologist by profession who you’ve probably seen at the end of SABC bulletins from time to time. She chats to us about being a young forecaster in SA and her work at the SA Weather Services plus makes us understand issues around the weather and more!
Performative activism is a pejorative term referring to activism done to increase one's social capital rather than because of one's devotion to a cause. It is often associated with surface-level activism, referred to as slacktivism.
We talk about Youth Activism with founder of The Kulcha Podcas, Uno about “Performative Activism” and when to know when activism is genuine or not!
TheOpinionPiece We chat to Berniece Hieckmann, head of Metropolitan’s new business focused on financial solutions for younger clients about a piece she recently wrote that looks at extensive research that was done on the youth today – which she terms “Afrillenials” and questions whether we’ve completely misunderstood them to be a homogenous crowd with a penchant for a digital lifestyle over their least liked word and activity; “ADULTING”
What does this research reveal about our Young people in 2020 – and what does it say about their future and contribution to building this country & the continent?
TheConnection Every Tuesday we help you understand your dreams and the messages you’re receiving. We have Traditional healer, Gogo Magosha joining today to help us understand our dreams today.
SAfmYouth 35 year-old Thabo Malema is seasoned actor with both international and local recognition. He holds a BA Honors Degree in Live Performance from the SA School of Motion Picture Medium & Live Performance (AFDA). You know him as Mondy on the Movie, Kalushi (a historical film that tells the story of Solomon Mahlangu) – And we find out how playing a role in a movie adaptation of the lives of young activists in the fight against apartheid did for him and what he’s an active activist & advocate for.
To commemorate 44 years since the uprising and the violence that erupted in the 1976 Student Uprising, we caught up with some young South Africans who spoke about their Activism in a segment we call, #MyActivismToday Listen to their views later on the show.
It’s Friday we profile young people with a cause for #SAfmYouth Siyabulela Jentile is a multi-award winning South African youth leader, social activist, author and social entrepreneur. He is the founder & president of Not in My name SA civil rights organisation and the director of the Siabulela Jentile Leadership Network, a civic leadership development & social entrepreneurship consulting firm.
Are we winning the fight against persecution of persons with Albinism & how the media can help protect people with albinism? We’ve just come off a weekend where there world was observing #InternationalAlbinismAwarenessDay an effort to educate people on albinism in a quest to demystify and debunk deep-seated misconceptions and superstitious beliefs on this condition. Puleng Molebatsi and Machaba Matsapola of SABC Channel Africa's Albinism Report joined us.
13 June is International Albinism Awareness day and ahead of that we cross SA borders and go all the way to Uganda and talk to Human Rights Activist & former journalist Pat Robert Larubi who started a movement called #Action4Albinism and he delivers free Sunscreen to people with Albinism – using his motorbike across the country.
- On today’s #LetsTalkTech Inspired by her own experience with technology and a firm belief in women’s education, Baratang Miya knew she had to do something to ensure that women and young girls from disadvantaged backgrounds had the opportunity to pursue careers in the tech industry, so in 2003 she founded GirlHype & today it’s still going strong. She talks to us about; how young people can help fight COVID-19 with code on #SAfmSoundAwake
Hlengiwe Ndlela is an auditing lecturer and researcher in the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Westville Campus and is pursuing her PhD. She was also a panellist on the young academics segment of the 2019 Forbes Africa Woman Leading Women Summit and is also a Thuthuka programme manager and her students have achieved a 97% pass rate in the 2019 academic year. We chat to her about her work as we continue to profile #SAfmYouth
With a vision to eliminate the payday poverty cycle, the founders of SmartWage assist in giving employees access to a portion of their earnings in real-time, and in doing so promoting financial control, encouraging saving and decreasing debt. We chat to Nick Platt, co-founder of SmartWage, to find out more about the start-up changing the way people get paid and what problem it is solving at the end of the day!
TheConnection Have you had any bothersome dreams lately? Every Tuesday we help you understand your dreams and the messages you’re receiving. We have Traditional healer, Gogo Ntombiyamanzi joining today to help us understand our dreams today...
PutSouthAfricaFirst a # that has been in our view throughout the lockdown as the scuffle for food aid, employment and government relief continued amongst South Africans and foreign national (documented and undocumented)
As the economy opens gradually and many industries start to function, does the call for SA labour and expertise become irrelevant and impractical as many employers look for what is considered cheap labour – which is often provided by foreign nationals?
We interrogate the practicality of #PutSouthAfricaFirst, what it means and how it can be practiced in SA moving forward with Business Analyst, Ntate Lucas Moloi (Business Coach on SABC1’s Making Moves)
For #YouthMonth At the age of 26, Fhatuwani Nemakhavhani became the first black female actuary from the University of Pretoria (UP) and today at the age of 29 she is the president of ASABA (Association of South African Black Actuarial Professionals)... She's our first feature for #SAfmYouth today... And tell us her story to success!
- What has the #LockdownSA inspired you to do? Every Friday we catch up with individuals that have started projects inspired by this Lockdown Period and today’s guest on #LockdownCommunity is Sergeant Matome Rathupetsane, a 40 year-old police officer at Sandrignham Police near Alexandra who recently decided to use his birthday to fundraise and buy food for close to hundred people in his policing area and back at his home village during #LockdownSA
On today’s #LetsTalkTech Podcast have found their voice during this lockdown and some of them offer quite niche and unique content. Podcaster Nicole Engelbrecht launched her one of a kind podcast last year in July and it has since massed a big following due to its unique nature – True Crime South Africa is the first victim-focused true-crime podcast in the country that covers both solved and unsolved South African true crime cases. She joins us later to paint a picture of what exactly goes into creating this type of content!
Comedy has been our biggest comfort during #LockdownSA and South Africans have found creative ways to find the mickey out of the dreadful experience. Today's guest is Tyson Ngubeni - a qualified actor and an outstanding comedian and his alter ego as American newscaster Bob O'Connor is winning the internet. We speak to him on the show…
Have you been having dreams that bother you?
TheConnection For many of us, the introduction of Covid-19 cases and fears plus the lockdown has seen our schedules thrown out the window - including a good night’s rest! New research published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic can trigger the re-emergence of traumatic dreams in people. Have you been having dreams that bother you?
We have Traditional healer, Gogo Khanyakude joining today to help us understand our dreams – everything from understanding & interpretation and the significance of dreams.
- It’s Tuesday and we get into conversations with individuals solving problems in their communities on #MindingMyBusiness Many business are faced with the daunting prospect of contemplating retrenchments due to the impact of COVID-19 on their businesses. But what if there’s a way your company could retain their talent and still make an income?
We spoke to Stellenbosch based Entrepreneur Remmone Modisakeng, the creator of Teambix – A team sharing platform, helping you share or "lend" your professional staff team with other companies for extra revenues – stick around for this!
TheOpinionPiece Why are South Africans so outraged by racially charged police brutality happening in the USA whilst we have our own problems here at home – do we turn a blind eye to our own problems & Why? We speak to Social Commentators, Ziyanda Stuurman whose been living in Boston, USA for some time and Nelisa Nqulana, an activist and advocate for social justice. This will also touch on #YouthMonth2020 in South Africa
What has the #LockdownSA inspired you to do? Today on #LockdownCommunity Language activist Enock Shishenge chats to us about his first individual poetry anthology titled “LOCKDOWN” a project he says was created (written and published) during #LockdownSA
LetsTalkTech My Broadband Editor, Jan Vermeulen spoke to host, Mandla Shongwe as we wrap up #AfricaMonth we question whether Rwanda has positioned itself as leader in innovation and technology in Africa in the way that they are fighting #Covid19, and what about the rest of the continent?
Listen to the amazing references he makes to Rwanda technological advancements and progress which is impacting their employment and skills capacity growth.
LeadersOfIndustries we’re joined by CEO and founder of Riverbed Agency Monalisa Sibongile Zwambila after they walked away as the biggest winner at the 2020 PRISM Awards. The agency took home 12 Prism Awards, including the South African Campaign of the Year Award 2020 for the Association for the Alcohol Responsibility and Education's, (Aware.org.za)’s 'Underage Drinking' campaign.She talks to us about PR as an industry in these #COvid19 times. What is about to change about brand communication?
We were joined by Founder and CEO at Syafunda, Social Entrepreneur, Innovator & Business Coach Mr Zakheni Ngubo. He founded Syafunda, an educational platform that partners with local content developers and publishers, setting up digital libraries in places like township and rural schools where connectivity is limited or non-existent. They’ve received investment funding from SME-enabler Edge Growth which will allow them to scale their platform to meet the surging need for online learning in South Africa.
The value of African Innovation and endorsing ideas by Africans for Africa to lead the fight against #Covid19 We are joined by Professor Willie Tafadzwa Chinyamurindi, associate professor at the University of Fort Hare and Chairman and Executive Editor at (Africa.com), Ms Teresa Clarke .
Do you think more South Africans will be addicted or co-dependent on alcohol when the government finally lifts the #AlcoholBan? The continued ban on alcohol has given rise to thriving but potentially deadly black markets. The popularity of illicit products has allowed those manufacturing their own beers not only to take advantage of demand and inflate prices, but to take chances with ingredients that could leave consumers sick – or even dead. We’re joined by Dr Roland van Rensburg, the registrar with the Division of Clinical Pharmacology at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University and the South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (Sanca)’s Tebogo Somo.
Every Friday we catch up with individuals that have started projects inspired by this Lockdown Period and today’s guest is A teacher from General Jacques Pienaar Primary School in Capital Park has been reaching out to her pupils virtually, to keep their minds sharp during the lockdown. Tselane Mashilo is offering English classes on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to her Grade 5 pupils so they continue to learn from home.
The transport system is due to change in SA, with focus on minimising risk of South Africans being exposed to Covid-19 being of extreme importance. On today's #LetsTalkTech Founder of the Just Transport Podcast and Junior Lecture in Transport Economics and Logistics Management at North West University, Ofentse Hlulani Mokwena says Digital ID, accounts and tokens appear to be part of SA's future. He joins us to talk about what digitising the SA transport system looks like and may require.
Covid19 & Land Ownership: Does it multiply the barriers farmers face in accessing land for Young South African Farmers in SA? We speak to Agricultural Economist Bophelo Monyela & Leornard Mavhugu, the senior production manager Amadlelo on #SAfmSoundAwake
Professor of Pharmaceutics at Rhodes University & the first-ever academic to receive a SA Pharmacy Council Pioneer Pharmacy Award, Prof Rod Walker is at the helm of Rhodes University’s sanitizer manufacturing project since early March for SA rural areas. He spoke to Mandla Shongwe on #SAfmSoundAwake about the manufacturing of the sanitisers, the WHO guideline they use, the team he's assembled for the manufacturing plant and the distribution of the sanitiser to rural communities consisting of the farming communities. Listen to his chat with Mandla here...
In the first installment of #TheOpinionPiece, Mandla Shongwe spoke to one of the contributors, Ms Nobuntu Mazeka from the Nelson Mandela Institute for Education and Rural Development who talks to us about the Stimulus plan they believe us needed for rural education in the time of #Covid19
The Stimulus Plan is an idea shared by; Sabela Buhlungu is Vice Chancellor, University of Fort Hare Dladla &CEO of the Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency Sello Hatang is CEO, of the Nelson Mandela Foundation Vusi Mncube is the Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Fort Hare Relebogile Moletsane is the John Langalibalele Dube Chair in Rural Education, UKZN Sisa Ngebulana is CEO and Deputy Chairperson, Rebosis Property Fund Buhle Phiri is the Operations Manager, Zenzele Itereleng P Kim orteus is the Executive Director, Nelson Mandela Institute, University of Fort Hare Mvuyo Tom, is an independent consultant, Albertina Sisulu Executive Leadership Programme in Health
LockdownCommunity aims to connect with individuals who are finding innovative ways to engage their online communities during this lockdown period. Mandla Shongwe spoke to Photographer & founder of IstockAfrica, Cyril Zuma about starting the #21DayPhotoChallengeSA at the beginning of the South African lockdown for beginners, amateur, semi/pro photographers to develop themselves during this period & create compelling content #SafmSoundAwake
As more businesses, creators, and artists turn to internet live-streaming tools during the pandemic, Facebook has announced that it'll be adding the option for people to charge for access to events with Facebook Live streams. We invited Hashtag SA's Conrad Travis Davids on #SAfmSoundAwake with Mandla Shongwe to discuss the feature and how practical it will be in supporting creators, artists & small businesses in these #Covid19 times.
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport on Monday morning started piloting measures to prevent the transmission of Covid-19 at minibus taxi ranks by using walk-in sanitation tunnels.
We were joined by two South African entrepreneurs, founder of “In A Box” Midi Khorombi & Blueberry Hygiene's Sammy Mok who both manufacture disinfectant booths and they discussed how they've had to change their business model to suit the current Covid-19 crisis and manufacture Disinfectant Booths.
It's #AfricaMonth We talk African Literature & the plight of independent book stores across Africa with Bookamoso's Omphile Raleie who has started reading session over her Instagram Live with her 10 year-old son, Molemi. Listen to her conversation with Mandla Shongwe on #SAfmSoundAwake as she highlights African Literature for kids and adults this Africa Month, her reading club plus more around the survival of independent book stores in SA.
Food during this lockdown which has become a big issue, from its abundance to a lack of it, people haven't stopped cooking. We are joined by Chef Lesego “Les Da Chef” Semenya on #SAfmSoundAwake Find out his views on food security, the restaurant industry & more!
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on all of us in some way, but as we’ve seen, it’s minorities that feel the impact the most. We speak to the Centre for Deaf Studies at Wits University about what new challenges these strict recommendations around the wearing of face masks have posed for the deaf and hard of hearing individuals who are encountering significant barriers to communication during this crisis. We spoke to Prof Caludine Storbeck on #SAfmSoundAwake
Running, Jogging, Cycling and Walking are all permitted under Level 4 Lockdown restrictions but around the world people are growing irate with the level of adherence to safety precautions taken by runners. A neighbourhood in New York has put up signs in their streets warning runners that they will be thrown at with items if they are seen running without masks. We spoke to renowned Comrades Marathon coach, John Hamlett and SAfm Sports Editor, Janet Whitton about this on #SAfmSoundAwake
TV Production Companies have been given the green light to resume production in SA under strict regulations in efforts to combat the spread of Covid19. We spoke to Founder of OM Films , Music Video Director and Cinematographer , Ofentse Mwase about what “Social Distancing TV” will look like, its challenges and what you as the viewer can expect!
On today's installment of #MIndingMyBusiness, a feature that celebrates individuals who are solution driven in society, we were joined by the creators of an app called, Lockdown Bozza. An app to help South Africans easily understands what you can and can't do at various levels of the lockdown. Listen here as Mandla Shongwe speaks to Co-Founders of the app, Rahul Patel and Ahren Posthumus.
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- Director of Generation Earth
- UN Goodwill Ambassador to South Africa
- Former UN Youth Ambassador
- Play Your Part Ambassador
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Award Winning International Best-Selling Author of Money and Black People Top 100 Most Influential Young Person 2017 Tammy Taylor Mrs. SA Semi-Finalist 2019
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Founder of Facilitation of Systemic Change Consulting, Org & Strategic Dev, Lecturer, Social Entrepreneur and Youth Mentor
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He is a Consultant, Property Investor, Media Executive, Resident Business Expert for Business Day TV and is the chairman of a successful conglomerate company called TM Group
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She is passionate about social upliftment in-underprivileged communities and a Women empowerment pioneer K
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Section 79 Portfolio Chairperson for Utility Services. DA Young Leaders Alumni. DA Youth Deputy Chairperson of Media and Publicity
In January 2019 he joined Empowaworx as Head of the 2 Units: Speakers University and EmpowaMen. The Speakers University works on helping executives and people master the art of public speaking. Empowamen is a programme designed to Confront the Toxic Masculinity narrative and give rise to a man who is holistic, resulting is safer spaces for women and an end to abuse. He is leading the preparations of a 5000 MEN summit to be held in November with discussions on matters troubling men.
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youth entrepreneurship evangelist, African startups Lover, small business supporter & startup ecosystem specialist. Founder of Lutcha, an African podcast network and also Community Manager at YOCO
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Writer, Academic, Activist, Black Radical Feminist, Entrepreneur, Corporate MC, Debater, Public Speaker, Innovator, Wits Graduate
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Glass House PR LTD is a privately held, black female owned PR agency founded by Mary Njoki in 2012. Glass House PR LTD is a Kenyan based company that helps expand businesses across the African continent by positioning them through public relations solutions. Transparency, clear communication and constant communication are the three pillars that have elevated this company to greater heights to date.
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She Was a Health journalist at the Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism, the Mail & Guardian's health journalism centre between 2016 and 2018. She has won multiple awards including the 2018 Discovery Health Journalist of the Year award.
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Topic: Motivation: The Tool of the Universe Guest: Tshidi Pila= Life Coach and Founder of Imperative Transformation Journey
Topic:Health & Fitness: What are autoimmune illnesses and how can nutrition and exercise be used to manage those illnesses? Guest: Mali Ramara- Health & Fitness Guru
Topic: Reconnecting with your sexuality Guest: Victorine Mbongshu- Author & Transformational speaker
Topic: Money Matters: Understanding the Debt Counseling Process Guest: Lionel Makokotlela= Debt Councilor
Guest: Lebohang Masango= Masters candidate in Social Anthropology. Author. Writer. Poet.
Guest: Tshidi Pila= Life Coach and Founder and Managing Director of Imperative Transformation Journey
Guest: Prof. Paul Zilungisele Tembe=Scholar @ the Thabo Mbeki Institute of Leadership. He is an expert and thought leader on Africa-China matters.
Guest: Jaspal Walia- Head of Corporate Sales @ FX-Pro International Payment Specialists (PTY) Ltd
Guest: PASTOR D.D ISSAC -founder of a church called Presidential Ministry and has an ORPHANAGE – REACH OUT PROGRAMME.
Topic: Relationship Corner: How do you know you are compatible with your partner? Guest: Razia Mohamed –Life Coach
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Guest: Nomfundo Faith Dlamini- Programmes Manager for Productive Cities at the South African Cities Network (SACN).
Guest: Mali Ramara- Brain Lupus Survivor, Yoga Coach, Personal Trainer and business woman
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Guest: DR RORY JEAN-JACQUES- a serial Entrepreneur Investor, Hedge fund Manager of the Trade 4 Africa (The Big 5 Group)
Health + Fitness: HEALTH APPS- WHY ARE THEY NECESSARY? DO THEY REALLY WORK? WHAT’S THEIR DISADVANTAGE? Guest: Mali Ramara- Health & Fitness Expert
Does religion/spiritual compatibility matter in relationships Guest:Razia Mohamed- Life Coach
Money Matters: Are you responsible for your debt if the lender goes bust? Guest: Lionel Makokotlela- Founder of Financial Wise Corner, Consumer Activist & Debt Counselor
Ho to nullify the ‘What If’ Syndrome Guest: Tshidi Pila – Life Coach and Founder of Imperative Transformation Journey
Health & Fitness: Can prevention pills cause weight gain? Guest: Mali Ramara- Health & Fitness Expert
Guest: Mbuyiswa Makhubela- certified Business Coach & Founder of The Gentlemen’s Conversation
Guest: Thulani Thabethe - Marketing and Sales Genius and Founder of 2Larnie Solutions, a sales and marketing company that is young, dynamic and black empowered business.
Guest: Busi Selesho- International Accredited money coach, money Consciousness teacher and Author
Guest: Tshidi Pila – Life Coach Founder and Managing Director of Imperative Transformation Journey.
Guest: Mulweli Yvette Ratshikhopha - Certified Master #LifeCoach|Speaker | Business developer
Guest: Mr. Arnoux Maré - CEO of Innovative Group Solutions TM and MD of Innovative Staffing Solutions.
Guest: Zoya Mabutho - Award-winning Public Speaker and two-time Southern African Public Speaking and Evaluation Champion AND Founder of ZoyaSpeaks
Guest: Karabo Mtshali – Executive Producer of Emjindini mini-series ,Arts Manager, TV Producer and Production Designer
THE MIND IS ONE OF THE TOOLS TO SUPPORT YOUR GROWTH Guest: Tshidi Pila – Life Coach Founder and Managing Director of Imperative Transformation Journey.
Guest: : Fortune Madlala – Sign Language interpreter and CEO of Forch Communications and Projects.
Guest: Lesedi Job - Actress , Voice Over Artist ,Director and 2018 Mbokodo award recipient ,Winner of the Sophie Mgcina Emerging Voice Award in 2017, an award that is presented to a leading young creative who excels in her work.
Guest: Clement Mokoenene – Civil Engineer and Owner of Vehicle Energy Harvesting Systems also Chivas Venture SA 2018 winner
Guest: Mr Fredrick Kaonafatso Mamabolo – Author & life coach specializing in productivity coaching.
Guest: Busi Selesho- International Accredited money coach, money Consciousness teacher and Author
Guest: Zuki Mzozoyana - Eduprenuer |Business Idea Jockey| Strategy & Route-to-Market Consultant|”Aha” moment generator
Guest: Themba Ndala - Founder and Creative Director of Ritevac Media, which specialises in Digital Media.
Guest: Mali Ramara – Brain Lupus Survivor, Yoga Coach, Personal Trainer and business woman.
Khanyi Magubane in converstion with Rhulani Baloyi - South African TV presenter, Journalist, Motivational Speaker and Casual Day ambassador
Guest: Busi Selesho- International Accredited money coach, money Consciousness teacher and Author
guest: SIBASA MOGALE – PRESENTER AT THOBELA FM, ACTOR, MUSICIAN, WINNER OF MTN RADIO AWARDS
Khanyi Magubane in conversation with Tessa Dooms - National Planning Commissioner responsible for Youth Development and Director at Youth Lab, a youth led policy think tank that empowers youth to engage with decision makers
Guest: Busi Selesho- International Accredited money coach, money Consciousness teacher and Author
Guest: Tshidi Pila – Life Coach Founder and Managing Director of Imperative Transformation Journey
Guest: Katlego Kat Ncala –TV host and recently crowned Miss Congeniality, Miss Teenager Africa and Miss Teenager Earth 2018
Guest: Mali Ramara – Brain Lupus Survivor, Yoga Coach, Personal Trainer and business woman.
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Khanyi Magubane in conversation with Thandeka Ngoma - Marketing Executive at Bridgestone South Africa and Directors of an NPO called The Character Company.
Sibahle Malinga in conversation with Tuming Lee Magongoa – Founder of Tuming Lee Media and award winning social entrepreneur. This year she was awarded Woman Entrepreneur of the Year award by MEC of Economic Development, Lebogang Maile, hardly two years after resurrecting her business. She also won SABC 1 Reality Business Show Making Moves in 2013 .
Sibahle Malinga talks to Busi Selesho- International Accredited money coach, money Consciousness teacher and Author
Guest: Thuli Sibeko - Founder of TS Consultancy,S ocial Entrepreneur & Co-Founder of Girls Invent
Guest: Tshidi Pila – Life Coach Founder and Managing Director of Imperative Transformation Journey.
Guest: Mali Ramara – Brain Lupus Survivor, Yoga Coach, Personal Trainer and business woman.
Guest: Jade Bowers - Theatre director, producer and designer at UJ and Jade Bowers Design & Management
WHO ARE YOU IN THIS WORLD - AND HOW DOES YOUR NARRATIVE SERVE YOU? If you were to Tell A Fact Based Story Of Your Life To Date What Story Do You Have To Tell? Guest: Rehema Isa - CEO and Founder Of Hadithi Media, Strategist, Ideas Curator and Curative
Guest: Zaza Motha - Award-winning journalist and Founder/Director of POUT MOVEMENT (a self-empowerment movement for young women)
Guest: Tshidi Pila – Life Coach Founder and Managing Director of Imperative Transformation Journey.
Guest: Mali Ramara – Brain Lupus Survivor, Yoga Coach, Personal Trainer and business woman.
Guest: Jade Zwane – Life and Sex Empowerment coach and Carol Lourel Mhlarhi - Managing Director of Lourel.C Holdings Divine Women Empowerment
Guest: Luella Naidoo – Founder of Jezriel Craig Holdings and Mrs Commonwealth 2018 Finalist.
Guest: Rehema Isa - CEO and Founder Of Hadithi Media, Strategist, Ideas Curator and Curative
Guest: Tumi Makhubele - Co Founder and Managing Director of Furaha Events, a subsidiary company of Furaha Afrika Holdings.
Guest: Kgothatso Montjane – Renowned South Africa Wheelchair tennis player . She recently became the first black South African woman to compete at Wimbledon this year.
Guest: Thabang Tlaka – Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
Guest: Amantle Mokubung - Marketing Strategist, Content Contributor for Your Business Magazine and a Speaker.
Guest: Dorothy Seekoei – One of the Founders of CWENA (Christian Women Entrepreneurs Network of Africa)
Guest: Rehema Isa - CEO and Founder Of Hadithi Media, Strategist, Ideas Curator and Curative
Guest: Marang Marekimane - Founder of Business Process Mechanics .She is also a TedXLyttletonWomen Speaker 2017
Guest: Mamanese Mathule - Inspirational Speaker, Facilitator, MC Managing Director TM Events & Management and Founder of Makoti & Mamazala Retreats which birthed Family Camps.
Guest: Thabang Tlaka – Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
Guest: Siphumelele Zondi – Creator, senior producer and anchor of Network - a technology and social media news programme that airs on SABC News Channel
Guest: Gabisile Tshabalala – South African actress and 2011 nominee for the Best supporting actress in a drama series at the SAFTAs
Guest: Mthokozisi Bhengu - National Sales Development Manager, Foundation Market at Old Mutual where he serves as part of Foundation Market Business EXCO and Founding Director of Lamola Foundtion
Guest: Mamanese Mathule - Inspirational Speaker, Facilitator, MC Managing Director TM Events & Management and Founder of Makoti & Mamazala Retreats which birthed Family Camps.
EVERYTHING I LACK IN MY LIFE IS AN OUTCOME OF MY DECISIONS, ACTIONS AND HABITS. Guest: Tshidi Pila – Life Coach Founder and Managing Director of Imperative Transformation Journey.
Guest: Yelang Prue Jinka – Media Entrepreneur , Founder and Executive Producer of Access Africa Channel
Guest: Ayanda Madlebe – Award-winning hair expert and Co- Founder of Studio 353, The Beauty Shop
Guest: Mamanese Mathule - Inspirational Speaker, Facilitator, MC Managing Director TM Events & Management and Founder of Makoti & Mamazala Retreats which birthed Family Camps.
Guest: Zinhle “Fitness Junkie” Masango – Fitness entrepreneur, Online Coach Founder of Fitness Junkie
Guest: Tshidi Pila – Life Coach Founder and Managing Director of Imperative Transformation Journey.
Guest: Mamanese Mathule - Inspirational Speaker, Facilitator, MC,Managing Director TM Events & Management Founder of Makoti & Mamazala Retreats which birthed Family Camps.
Guest: Tshidi Pila – Life Coach Founder and Managing Director of Imperative Transformation Journey.
Guest: Mali Ramara – Brain Lupus Survivor, Yoga Coach, Personal Trainer and business woman.
Guest: Sarinah Matema- Morgans – Founder and Managing Director of Serenity Luxury Body Care and beauty futurologist
Guest: Mamanese Mathule - Inspirational Speaker, Facilitator, MC ,Managing Director TM Events & Management and Founder of Makoti & Mamazala Retreats which birthed Family Camps.
Guest: Dr Thandeka Ngcobo - Medical Intern Doctor at Mafikeng Provincial Hospital, an executive board member at the Godisanang Youth Empowering Foundation ,a corporate affairs officer at Ngcobo Empire and Mail and Guardian top 200 2018
Guest: Thabiso “Thabzy” Makhubela – Brand Consultant, Entrepreneur and Presenter Search on 3 finalist.
Guest: Mali Ramara – Brain Lupus Survivor, Yoga Coach, Personal Trainer and business woman.
Guest: Denise Modise - Co-founder and Promotions & Marketing manager Soweto rugby Schools Academy.
Guest: Fredrick Kaonafatso Mamabolo – Author & life coach specializing in productivity coaching
Guest: Mamanese Mathule - Inspirational Speaker, Facilitator, MC ,Managing Director TM Events & Management and Founder of Makoti & Mamazala Retreats which birthed Family Camps.
Guest: Veli Ngubane - Managing Director and founding partner of the largest black-owned and managed full-service agency in the country, Avatar.
Guest: Tshegofatso Modiga : Aspiring Politician, Economist and Business Leader ; already a United Nations Delegate in New York, Global Scholar Advisory Board Member in Washington DC and a Global Ambassador for Their World ,a global reputable organisation that promotes Quality Education located in London, United Kingdom. She is the Founder of a Non-Profit Organisation named THE PRESIDENTIAL,it focuses on Women, Education and Africa.
Guest: Masonwabe Fuma - Former President of Enactus-University of Johannesburg,Co-Founding Chairman of Mentorship Foundation Africa ,Co-Founding Director of Surge Water,Speaker, Entrepreneur and Activist
Guest: Vanessa Mogorosi - Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Naledi Zoa Wholistic Wellness and Consciousness Coaching
Guest: Kuhlekonke Watu Ntuli - Former President of UKZN Howard College Campus in the year 2016/2017. She is a mentor to many young women under the Imbeleko Programme. She recently took part in One Day Leader season 6.
Guest: Mr Fredrick Kaonafatso Mamabolo – Author & life coach specializing in productivity coaching.
Guest: Nthabeleng Likotsi - Executive Chairman of the Young Women in Business Network (YWBN) and the MD For YWBN Co-operative financial institution.
Guest: Mamanese Mathule - Inspirational Speaker, Facilitator, MC ,Managing Director TM Events & Management and Founder of Makoti & Mamazala Retreats which birthed Family Camps.
Guest: Mamanese Mathule - Inspirational Speaker, Facilitator, MC ,Managing Director TM Events & Management and Founder of Makoti & Mamazala Retreats which birthed Family Camps.
Guest: Vanessa Mogorosi - Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of NALEDI ZOA WHOLISTIC WELLNESS AND CONSCIOUSNESS COACHING
Guest: Mimi Portia Jiya –Breast Cancer Survivor and Founder of an organization called Chains of Hope
Guest: Ndumiso Hadebe - Entrepreneur, Global Speaker and Development Economist. He is more popularly known for wining One Day Leader Season 2 on SABC 1.
Guest: Mr Fredrick Kaonafatso Mamabolo – Author & life coach specializing in productivity coaching.
Guest: Ancillar Mangena - Award Winning Journalist and United Nations Refugee Ambassador.
Guest: Mamanese Mathule – Transformational life coach and businesswoman and Founder of Makoti & Mamazala Retreats which birthed Family Camps such as Mother & Daughter Camp, Father & Daughter Camp, Mother & Son Camp and Father & Son Camp.
Guest: Siphiwe Mngomezulu - Author, Motivational Speaker, Personal, Team and Organisational Effectiveness Specialist. He is Executive Chairman and Founder of the 80D Albert Street Foundation which deals with Youth Development. He is a Former street kid after losing his parents at the age of 5 years
Guest: Lungile Mashele - Energy Specialist at the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA).
Guest: Mamanese Mathule – Transformational life coach and businesswoman and Founder of Makoti & Mamazala Retreats which birthed Family Camps such as Mother & Daughter Camp, Father & Daughter Camp, Mother & Son Camp and Father & Son Camp.
Guest: Kabelo Chabalala - Founder of The Young Men Movement AND Columnist for the Star , Pretoria News and IOL
Guest: Lynette Hundermark - Co-founder & Chief Product Officer of Useful & Beautiful and finalist for the Regional Business Women of the Year Finalists in the Emerging Entrepreneur Category for 2018 awards hosted by The Businesswomen's Association of South Africa.
Dr. Shakira Choonara - Regional Adolescent Health Manager ,Named Most Powerful Woman Under 40 #SA| Woman of the Year (Health) #SA is our guest.
Guests: Masonwabe Fuma – President of Enactus at University of Johannesburg also Co-Founder and Executive Chairman at Mentorship Foundation Africa. Tshegofatso Modiga –Aspiring Politician, Economist and Business Leader ; already a United Nations Delegate in New York, Global Scholar Advisory Board Member in Washington DC and a Global Ambassador for Their World ,a global reputable organisation that promotes Quality Education located in London,United Kingdom. She is the Founder of a Non-Profit Organisation named THE PRESIDENTIAL,it focuses on Women, Education and Africa *Kuhlekonke Watu Ntuli - Former SRC President at UKZN Howard College campus AND She’s currently vying for the title of “One day leader” in the SABC reality TV show
Our guest is Anele Siswana, clinical psychologist at the university of Johannesburg. He is also a growing entrepreneur, director of INDIGO wellness and consulting services.
My Get Up And Go.Our guest is South African actress, dancer, choreographer and fitness coach -Khabonina Qubeka.
My Get Up And Go. Our guest is Siphiwe Moyo, chairman of the South African Board of People Practices , Global Speaker and Author.