RISE fm Evenings: Recent Episodes
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Gone are those days where a rod was enough to raise a good child. RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini was in Conversation with Senior Social worker from Childline Mpumalanga, on the importance of seeking counselling for your child. RISE fm
Can a society that is still battling father wounds and GBVF give men grace?
Following a public debate on giving men grace, which triggered the nation, RISE fm Evenings with Fezile Manzini had a conversation with Dr Amelia. A holistic spiritual healer specialising in healing trauma. RISE fm
Would you do something that goes against your beliefs, if it were necessary? RISEfm Evenings with FezileManzini talks about cognitive dissonance. Sometimes you know what you need to change but refuse to change it, even if it is affecting your peace of mind. RISE fm
If your employer recommended you see a mental health specialist, would you go? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about the importance of being equipped for your occupational hazards. RISE fm
In celebration of Women's Month, RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini celebrated yet another phenomenal woman who has uplifted and changed the lives of unemployed women in Mpumalanga. RISE fm
If cohabiting (vat n sit) required splitting assets 50/50 when separating, would it be fair? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about the issue that most people are raising on cohabiting and how vat n sit should be included in the New South African Marriage Bill where property, assets and child custody are concerned. RISE fm
If the victim refuses to file a case, would you keep calling the police to help them? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about some of the challenges when helping victims of Domestic violence. RISE fm
RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini celebrates a phenomenal woman from the province of the rising sun, Fikile Mhlongo, the founder of Bhodla Mbokodvo.. She took it upon herself to create a platform for women to vent anonymously about their problems. RISE fm
Are you comfortable with visitors drinking alcohol/smoking in front of your kids? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about some of the dangers that come with exposing our children to substances and how it can get parents in trouble with the law. RISE fm
What is the 1 thing a woman should never compromise in her youth? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini in celebration of women, shared wisdom on some of the lessons that build a woman's character. RISE fm
As a couple, if 1 of us gets sick, do we go to the Doctor together or individually? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about the importance of consulting as a couple and how it can benefit your health. RISE fm
If your partner makes fun of your imperfections, do they truly love you? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about bullying in relationships and how it can impact you. RISE fm
Would you leave a permanent job to go be support staff for an MEC? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about the uncertainty of the jobs of the MEC's support staff when they get reshuffled. And things to consider when you take up an offer as support staff. RISE fm
If you helped someone and later they refused to return the favour, would you be offended? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about the saviour complex and how putting others first can be detrimental to your personal growth. RISE fm
If you donated money and later discovered it was a scam, would you want a refund or let it go? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about the dangers of this growing trend of donation requests on social media. And how it can also endanger the lives of recipients, if they are lying. RISE fm
Is helping your ex out financially a betrayal of your current bae? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about having a platonic relationship with your ex. RISE fm
Do you agree that foreign nationals should not use public healthcare and why? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini engaged with the listener on why they do not want Public healthcare services to be free for foreign nationals. RISE fm
Do you apologise for the sake of peace or only when you are wrong? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about accepting that there are people who will never apologise to us and moving on. RISE fm
If you shared something traumatic with someone and they told someone else, would you be offended? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about the trauma that comes from just hearing, seeing or having details of a traumatic event. RISE fm
What do you do when you want your mind to relax? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about the impact that overthinking has on the quality of our lives and health. RISE fm
Would you terminate a business relationship because bae is uncomfortable with it? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini addresses some of the things to consider when choosing a business partner and how not doing a background check can have challenges. RISE fm
What do you think makes people stop attending family gatherings/funerals? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about the impact that some of things we've gone through has on our social lives. RISE fm
If someone exposed you on social media for owing them money, would you still pay them back? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about some of the mistakes that small business owners make in their relations with clients. And how it can be detrimental to the growth of the business. RISE fm
Would you fire your house help for not disclosing a mental illness? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini addresses the stigma around Mental health illnesses and why awareness must start in our households. RISE fm
Does coming from a good background mean that someone is spoiled? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about passing on the trauma of poverty to our children even when that is not their reality. RISE fm
Who should hold an absent father accountable? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini addresses the issues that arise on Father's Day with absent fathers. Should the mother name and shame the absent father publicly or accept it. And leave it to the father and child to repair the relationship, when the child is old enough to reach out. RISE fm
What is the biggest challenge faced by the youth of SA? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini in celebration of Youth Month, gave the youth a platform to raise the issues affecting them. RISE fm
If your child was killed by someone you know, would you take matters into your own hands? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about the effect that the rise in killings has on Society, emotionally and mentally. RISE fm
Would you participate in an alcohol drinking competition? RISEfm Eveings with Fezile Manzini talks about the importance of knowing the symptoms of alcohol poisoning and what to do if someone has them. RISE fm
Do you trust your bae around people who are doing better than you? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about some of the challenges that come with dating an opportunist. RISE fm
As a man, would you file for spousal maintenance from your ex-wife? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about husbands equally being entitled to spousal maintenance. And the stereotypes that prevent men from taking the necessary steps. RISE fm
Which 1 is important to succeed, intelligence or confidence? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about the impostor syndrome and how it can make you downplay your skills and talents. RISE fm
Should public figures address family issues publicly, to protect their careers? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about some of the challenges that come with having dysfunctional family dynamics and how it can affect your career. RISE fm
If your roots are outside South Africa, would you relocate if called back to that country? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about capitalizing on the advantages that might come with having roots in another country. RISE fm
When you dislike someone, do you expect those close to you to also dislike them? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about how disliking someone without a valid reason might be a reflection of us and not them. RISE fm
Would you forgive your bae if they vandalized your property when angry? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about vandalism of your partner's property also being GBV. RISE fm
Is someone who only calls you when they have a problem, your friend? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about how having a main character syndrome can be bad for friendship. RISE fm
Do you believe that what a person wears says something about them? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about why it matters what you wear and why it should complement the context of where you are going. RISE fm
If you were a boss, would you fire someone for lying on their CV? RISEfmEvenings with Fezile Manzini talks about how misrepresentation of information on your CV, can lead to a dismissal. RISE fm
Do you take advice on your relationship or uyahlebisana? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about the impact of involving family/friends in your relationship matters. RISE fm
If your partner cheats, do you blame them or their lover for hurting you? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about the dangers of using people's pictures to bash them on social media for sleeping with your partner. RISE fm
Would you donate your organs to save a life and if not why not?
Approximately 4700 people are waiting for a life-saving organ or cornea transplant in South Africa, but only 0.2% of our population are registered organ donors. Organ and tissue donation is a simple choice that will cost you nothing but a few minutes of your time to register. RISE fm
What is the 1 thing that made you stop going to church? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini touches on a very controversial conversation. Is the church for everyone or those who meet the expectations of church leaders? RISE fm
Can you truly love someone but not want them to be more successful than you? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini unpacks the characteristics of a relationship with a competitive dynamic. RISE fm
What is the one thing that would change your life right now? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about how sometimes we are unhappy because we focus on what we do not have instead of what we do have. RISE fm
Would you settle down with someone who doesn't want to have children? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about one of the reasons why someone can be madly in love with you but yet not want to seal the deal with children. RISE fm
Ever lost your temper at a Public healthcare facility because you didn't get immediate attention? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini breaks down how the TRIAGE system in Public healthcare works. RISE fm
If you pay a bribe and the person does not keep their end of the deal, who is wrong?
When a corrupt deal goes wrong everyone wants justice. Bribery remains a crime in South Africa and Fezile talks about being swindled money while trying to bribe someone. RISE fm
One minute you think you have it under control and then you wake up to a shadow of yourself. Fezile talks about how a nervous breakdown can lead you to isolation and compromise your relationships with loved ones without you even realising it. RISE fm
Would you go above and beyond for someone who doesn't appreciate your efforts? Fezile talks about how we compromise our relationships by not appreciating what is already given to us because we desire more. RISE fm
Are foreign nationals corrupting the country or participating in the corruption in the country? Fezile talks about the dangers of aiding foreign nationals in illegal activities. RISE fm
Transparency is good for a healthy relationship but without boundaries, it can go south. Fezile talks about mate guarding as a contributing factor to GBV. RISE fm
When inspiration goes wrong, it can lead to someone mirroring everything about you. Fezile delves into what mirroring syndrome is and what could be the reason why it happens. RISE fm
Unemployment is the biggest socio-economic problem in South Africa. However,
the Vice President of the South African Quantity Surveyors Profession, Dr Josephine Llale believes that a career in Quantity surveying might be the solution. Fezile Manzini has a conversation with her on why. RISE fm
Moving in together has become a norm though it becomes a huge setback when the relationship fails. So as a solution to exploitation and loss of investments made in the relationship, she talks about the Universal Partnership agreement. RISE fm
Conflict is part of life however many conflict resolution styles can be applied to everyday life. There is no problem under the sun that cannot be resolved when we are open to new ways of thinking. RISE fm
Being your sister's keeper is an extension of self-love but why do women fail in their friendships? What lessons can women take from men in friendship to improve their relations with fellow women? RISE fm
RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini gets up close and personal with food, lifestyle and content creator Mbali Skhosana. You might know her for her famous line, Asphekeleni uMyeni wami" but there's more to discover about this phenomenal woman. RISE fm
The festive season is a time to have fun but not neglect our spiritual health. Fezile chats to Dr Amelia about the mistakes that you shouldn't make during the festive season that can impact you spiritually. RISE fm
Raising a boy child can be challenging in the absence of a father. As many single mothers struggle to help their sons navigate the challenges of transitioning into manhood. However, Mpumelelo Ngwenya came up with an initiative with his partner Simphiwe Sihlangu to assist; it is a boy's boot camp. RISE fm
Holidays are the most dangerous times for children because perpetrators have easy access to children, especially through family events and outings. Fezile chats to Social worker and Community worker, Nteboheng Lekhuleni on the dos and don'ts for parents. RISE fm
Losing a partner is the most painful experience but Sbongile Sithole , the founder of Widows Lives Matter says you don't have to go through it alone. RISE fm
RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini had a heartfelt conversation with the Author of the book titled, My mother hates me, Phumzile Mabena Ntshabele. She shares her journey to rising above a mother's wound and making her life a success. RISE fm
RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini got up close and personal with Perseverance Maremeni, AKA Madam Speaker, a woman with a passion for uplifting fellow women and walking their healing journey with them. RISE fm
RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini chats to newly appointed Mpumalanga Commissioner for Gender Equality, HRH Eurika Mogane on her role and the Commission's mandate. RISE fm
In celebration of Heritage Month, Fezile Manzini delves into an age-old practice that healed bloodlines of bad karma/generational curses, that was rooted in marrying into a family with good karma/good luck. The conversation is centred on the African definition of a soulmate and what their role is in your life and family. RISE fm
We're honoured to welcome legendary author, playwright, and actress Dr. Gcina Mhlophe on RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini for our Selfcation feature.
Fresh from representing South Africa at UNESCO’s International Literacy Day in China on 8 September 2024, Dr. Mhlophe continues to inspire as a global advocate for literacy and the preservation of African storytelling. RISE fm
In celebration of Heritage month, Fezile Manzini recognised Delizwe Shabangu who is the executive producer of the Bukhosi Drama series. A story about the life and cultures of Mpumalanga Province. RISE fm
The first and most important relationship that teaches us how to love ourselves and others, is our relationship with our mothers. But what happens when she doesn't love you and what reasons could make her not love you? RISE fm
RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini celebrated vocalist and instrumentalist Zawadi Yamungu and the phenomenal work she is doing in the music industry. While allowing her to take us on her musical journey to discovering her talents and the unique sound of her music. RISE fm
RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini chats to the Managing Director of Ignyt Wealth, Mr Seatla Ratshosa on improving one's finances through lifestyle changes and discipline. RISE fm
RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini chats to Mahlatse Virgina Mdluli as she takes us on her journey leading to her receiving the United Nations Woman of Distinction Award. RISE fm
In celebration of women's month RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini chats to Award-winning musician, born and raised in Mpumalanga, Indlovukati. She shares her journey as a woman in the music industry, the ups and downs not leaving out her victories. RISE fm
RISEfmEvenings with Fezile Manzini chats to Lindokuhle Ndhlovu from Skills Development Corporation as he explains how their learnship program seeks to empower unemployed youth. RISE fm
RISEfmEvenings with Fezile Manzini chats to musician, Afrotraction, on his initiative to help unsigned musicians through a talent search model. He not only wants to spot unknown talent but also help teach upcoming musicians about music as a business. RISE fm
Afrotraction - Unsigned
- AfroNeoSoulRnb producer Afrotraction launches “Unsigned.Vocalist” which is a project that empowers his most talented fans from all provinces across SA, with aim to also include fans from neighbouring regions such as Eswatini, Botswana, Mozambique and etc.
The project is aimed at giving unsigned singers an opportunity to create music on a professional scale, to inspire and cultivate a collaborative culture within the genre, while introducing more singers into the AfroSoulRnb space, as a vital measure toward music development for the culture and sound.
He does this through a series of public videos with instructions of how to take part, which includes each fan responding with video clips of themselves singing one of his songs to secure a spot on the project. RISE fm
Fezile Manzini chats to an inspirational woman, Ms Tsakani Valoyi, who started a foundation to address some of the socio-economic issues affecting her community. RISE fm
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Fezile Manzini chats to Mpumalanga born Mrs Curve 2023, Mrs Lucia Simelane-Ochan live from the Mrs Curve 2024 coronation at Rancho Mirage, California. RISE fm
Fezile Manzini chats to spiritual healer, Dr Amelia, on generational curses and the impact of it on the bloodline. RISE fm
Fezile Manzini chats to Cisco Project Coordinator and Training Facilitator, Mntobisa Ndhlovu on their youth initiative for June 2024. RISE fm
Dr Mafika Lubisi interview on the rituals done for a person who terminated a pregnancy or had a miscarriage.
Dr Mafika Lubisi gives us clarity on the myth that schizophrenia is in fact what African Spirituality considers the Ancestral calling to be a Sangoma/healer.