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Drum Weekly is a weekly audio magazine exploring celeb interviews, the latest literature, culture and inspirational stories. Each week, members of the Drum team will interview the most captivating personalities while inspiring, educating and advising listeners.
In this episode, we sit down with actress Palesa Madisakwane to talk about her life after the divorce and never giving up on love.
In this episode, we sat down with Sibutsene Mukiraine for a heart-to-heart conversation about infertility and the challenges it brings to a marriage.
In this episode, we sit down with Sello Maake ka Ncube and his wife Pearl Maake Ka Ncube and we discuss how they joined their two families as Sello has 6 children and Pearl has 2 of her own.
In this episode, we speak to long-time friends Puleng March and Buhle Thela who speak to us about how modern-day makoti's can have impactful friendships with their unmarried friends.
We sit down with sangoma Gogo Ntombi to discuss love potions, why they are used and how they are used in relationships. She tells us the pro's and con's of using korobela.
In this episode, we sit down with pastors Sivuyile Philisano and Bonganjalo Maawe to discuss the importance of having common values and beliefs within a marriage.
In this visual season of Makoti Unveiled, we will be speaking to in-laws, cultural experts, and celebrities about the role and duties of umakoti.
Polygamy is a popular type of marriage in the African community. Many wives across the country are currently in this type of marriage even though it is often deemed taboo or unusual. In this final episode of Makoti Unveiled Season 1, Siya Tsewu speaks to Uthando Nesthembu's Thobile Mseleku -- also known as Makhumlo -- on what it means to be a wife in a polygamist marriage.
With multiple cultures and 11 official languages, it is not uncommon for South Africans to marry into different races or cultures. Assimilating into the different practices, however, can be a daunting experience for many. Siya Tsewu speaks to two women — one married to a white man and the other to a Zulu man — about their experiences and what they have learned.
When is the right time for your parents to finally meet your boyfriend? Many cultural practices say boyfriends should only meet your parents when they intend to marry. We spoke to two women who are also parents on their personal experiences and what they now practice in modern times.
Enjoyed part one of the husbands' talk on oMakoti, tradition and partnership in marriage? Well, you'll love part two of that conversation. In this episode, we continue our talk with Musa Mseleku and Pastor Lwazi Dekeda. We also bring in Chef and progressive thinker, Kabelo Molepo to share his view on modern marriage and gender roles. Listen now!
The role of uMakoti in the family can be a contentious one as African tradition and modernity collide. In previous episodes, we spoke to Okoti from all walks of life who told us about their experiences. In this episode, we bring in the husbands. Host, Siya Tsewu speaks to popular traditionalist and polygamist Musa Mseleku and Pastor Lwazi Dekeda about what they believe the role of uMakoti is and how they treat their own wives in this context. Drum Magazine
Ukukotiza (performing chores for your in-laws) can be a daunting experience. In this episode, host, Siya Tsewu speaks to a newlywed makoti about her experience with ukukotiza as a working woman.
We also speak to the author of a makoti self-help book and a representative from Makoti Assist -- an organization that helps Makoti's with their chores.
Host: Siya Tsewu Producer and editor: Pam Magwaza
Most African cultures are deeply patriarchal and the role of the makoti is usually that of a "helper or supporter" to the husband and his family. Many modern women who identify as feminists are rejecting this view as they seek to be treated fairly and to be seen as equal in marriage. Can culture and feminism co-exist? In this episode, Siya Tsewu speaks to a traditional wife and a married feminist on how they navigate marriage with their ideologies.
Host: Siya Tsewu Produced and edited: Pam Magwaza
Makoti Unveiled is our new series aimed at current, to-be and aspiring makotis. Regardless of your culture, becoming a makoti can be a daunting experience – and we're here to help.
Every week, our host, Drum journalist and resident makoti, Siya Tsewu, will speak to different women who will share their relatable experiences as makotis and give valuable advice to all who need it.
Listen now!
Host: Siya Tsewu Producer and Editor: Pam Magwaza Drum Magazine
Radio and media personality Anele Mdoda (37) has a lot to celebrate. She tells us she’s glad for the break after winning her first award as a breakfast radio host at the South African Radio Awards recently.
It all started with a YouTube video.
Young entrepreneur Marvellous Langa's dreams were realised after she learned how to make her own detergent through a tutorial on YouTubeIn this episode of Her Story we speak to Marvellous, who is the owner of the detergent brand, Marvellous Chem.
She started her business shortly after graduating with her Chemical engineering degree and has managed to make a success of it by competing in local food retailers with big brands. This is her story.
She discovered that she was called to be a sangoma at the age of 11.
However, it took rapper Gigi Lamayne years to finally accept that call.
In this episode, she discusses her journey and how it has changed her life.
She grew up identifying as gay.
From a rural town with little access to information, Lehlogonolo Machaba couldn't yet understand the difference between her sexuality and gender dysphoria.
One day, she watched a young woman from Nevada, US, compete in the Miss USA beauty pageant. Her name was Kataluna Enriquez and she was the very first openly transgender woman to take part in the history of the event.
This is when Lehlogonolo Machaba knew that she was in fact a woman and later came out as trans.
In this episode, we speak to Lehlogonolo about becoming the first openly trans woman to make it into the Miss SA top 30.
It was love at first sight. Pretoria couple Thembi and Refilwe share their love story with us.
He became a father at 22 – and to say he wasn't ready would be an understatement.
With no job prospects, Bright Khumalo had to think and act fast if he was to be a present and active father.
11 years later and three children later, he tells us, he wouldn't change a thing.
In this episode, the now, university lecturer tells us his story and how he was able to settle into fatherhood the best way he could.
He had his daughter at 27.
With no formal employment, a then, small business and a budding relationship with the now, mother of his child -- it seemed all odds were against him having his first child.
However, Durban-based businessman, Msizi Nxumalo was determined to be a dad, a good and present one at that.
Four years later, he does not for a second regret his decision and tells us his daughter is the most important person in his life.
In this episode of Drum Weekly, Msizi shares how having a child changed his life and what advice he would give to expectant dads.
She debuted her new book An Ordinary Wonder, a powerful story about an intersex girl who was forced by her family to live as a boy.
This story explores African mythology, religion, gender views and what it means to be African and intersex. In this podcast, we explore that and more with Buki Papillon.
Would you consider giving sex up for a year or more?
In this episode, we speak to 27-year-old, Lunga Thwema and he told us all about his journey of celibacy and how it has given him more peace than he has ever experienced while sexually active.
Have you thought about where your parents will live after they retire? Usually, it shouldn't be the responsibility of the child, however, in most communities of colour, parents either do not have jobs or could not save enough for a comfortable retirement.
In this episode of Drum Weekly, journalist Alutho Mbendeni speaks to finance bunny Nicolette Mashile on retirement homes for black people and how you can start saving for your retirement now rather than later.
It's mother's day week and we're celebrating all things motherhood, even the very thought of entering it. In this episode, we speak to Drum journalist Siyabuswa Tsewu on her journey with motherhood and what she thinks every would-be mother should know.
Are wondering if you should continue renting or look into buying your first home? We spoke to a number of experts and a young couple who had rented for six years before finally deciding to buy their own home. They share their experience with both and which they found to be cheaper for them in the long run. Drum Magazine
Moving back in with your parents does not make you a failure. In this episode Drum's Pam Magwaza speaks with other content producers about never moving out of home or going back when life gets tough. It's an intimate conversation about failure, success and finally finding the strength to live life on your own terms.
Can true love and extreme wealth truly co-exist? What does it cost to live a seemingly perfect life? Bestselling author Angela Makholwa talks with section editor Pam Magwaza about her new book, Critical But Stable, how we should talk and write about black wealth and if true love can be found in extreme wealth.
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