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The turmoil following the Presidential and Parliamentary elections in October has been severe in Mozambique. The results indicated a landslide win by the ruling party Frelimo . The results were widely contested with various reports of irregularities which have resulted in country wide protests. In this episode Mogale is in conversation with an election specialist Tendai Mbanje from University of P...

BioCertica is Africa’s first digital biobank, combining advanced genetic testing and encryption technology to empower individuals with secure, actionable genetic insights. Pioneers in polygenic risk scoring for direct-to-consumer testing. Arno is the Co-founder and Chief Product Officer with expertise in product management, marketplaces, and HealthTech innovation. Jamie is a Business Development M...

Every year the Center for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria brings together Disability Rights Activists and Advocates to stimulate conversations around disability rights around the continent. This year theme is "Disability Rights, Information and Communication Technologies " . In this episode, Mogale is joined by Advocate Michael Oboneka, a Human Rights Advocate based in Uganda to talk ab...

Dr. Tshukudu is a highly experienced Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon with over 23 years in the field, specializing in Paediatric Plastic Surgery. A trailblazer as one of South Africa's first Black female graduates with an MMed in Plastic Surgery, she has led impactful initiatives, including the separation of Siamese twins (2018) and Smile Week at SMU, providing reconstructive surgeries for ch...

Zakhele Sibanyoni-Kganane has a chat with Mr Lesley Mofokeng, an Author for a Best selling Book titled “The Man Who Shook Mountains”, He is also an associate Lecture at Witswatersrand University, Spokesperson for the SAMAS, and moreover he is a South African Media Specialist. Thereafter we touch on Entertainment news, Gig guides & more! Stay tuned!

Olivia Curlewis holds a BA et Sciente Nursing degree from North-West University in Potchefstroom and currently serves as the Service Specialist for the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA). She oversees the Wellness and Nursing Program across several provinces, including Gauteng, North West, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal. A dedicated CANSA advocate since 1996, Olivia is deeply passi...

The Mayor of City of Tshwane recently tabled her 100 days plan called Rea Spana plan which seeks to address among other issues financial stability, infrastructure development, inner city rejuvenation and economic revitalisation for the city. This plan comes at the at the time when the city is faced with high numbers of unemployment, non-compliance with street vendors, constant water and electricit...

Professor Tshifularo, a renowned otorhinolaryngology specialist, is celebrated for pioneering the 3D middle-ear transplant in 2019. His innovations have received widespread media coverage and commendations from top South African officials, including the President. An active researcher and conference speaker, he has also been honored with the African Genius Award in 2024. Besides his medical career...

Mzantsi Jazz Explorations is a program on Vukaonlineradio.co.za , who is a partner with Mzantsi Jazz awards - and every year they profile the winners of the Mzantsi Jazz Awards. In this episode is the conversation with Sun Quintet - who walked away with two awards at the 8th Mzantsi Jazz Awards.

Sharief is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Town, Visiting Professor at Leeds Beckett University, and an accomplished researcher with over 130 publications and a Google h-index of 35. He has earned awards such as the UCT Fellows Young Researcher Award (2019), been a three-time finalist for the TW Kambule-NSTF Researcher Award (2020-2022), and is a European College of Sport Science Fello...

Since it's formation in 2014, the EFF has been a formidable force and a game changer to South African politics. Their opposition politics have and continue to be robust in the national assembly and in local and provincial government. In this episode Mogale is joined by EFF MP and former General Secretary Commissar Hlengiwe Mkhaliphi to reflect on the last 100 days of the GNU and the upcoming Peopl...

With no outright winner of May 29 general elections, South Africa entered into a new political chapter. Political parties led the ANC came together to farm the GNU with UDM as part of the executive. In this episode Mogale is joined by UDM General Secretary Zandile Phiri to reflect on the 100 days of the GNU.

With 100 days passed since the establishment of the GNU, ActionSA is among other political parties that chose to remain in the opposition benches and not join the GNU. In this episode Mogale is joined by ActionSA Leader Herman Mashaba to reflects on the 100 days of GNU and the currents events in the City of Tshwane.

Dementia - the long goodbye. Gina Costa shares with us how she would choose again in a heartbeat to look after her Mom. Gina gives us insight into the range of emotions she personally experiences daily.

Join Mogale Mothale Reflections on the 100 days of GNU with ActionSA Leader Herman Mashaba. With 100 days passed since the establishment of the GNU, ActionSA is among other political parties that chose to remain in the opposition benches and not join the GNU. In this episode Mogale is joined by ActionSA Leader Herman Mashaba to reflects on the 100 days of GNU and the currents events in the City of...

Its been over 100 days since the establishment of the GNU with ANC leading the multiparty coalition. There has been positive outlook with the rand gaining strength, improvement at Eskom and the launch of phase two of Business and Government Partnership. In this episode, Mogale Mothale is in conversation with Rise Msanzi National Spokesperson Gugu Ndima to tell us more about their assessment of the...

This World Mental Health Day (10 October), the South African Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH) calls for prioritizing mental health in the workplace. With 67% of South Africans employed and 13% living with diagnosed mental health conditions, workplace stress is a major concern. Employers are urged to create mentally healthy environments by fostering open communication, implementing mental healt...

Tzvi Brivik is an experienced attorney specializing in personal injury law, with degrees in Law and Commerce from the University of Witwatersrand. Admitted in 1998, he practices at Malcolm Lyons & Brivik Inc. in Cape Town. Brivik has held leadership roles in organizations like the South African Labour Lawyers Association and the Pan European Organization of Personal Injury Lawyers. He is also...

Dr. Sharon Harbor is a specialist in Anatomical Pathology, having recently passed her specialist exams (FC Path(SA) Anat) after five years of rigorous study. As a Director of the South African Medical Association (SAMA), Chairperson of the SAMA Women's Wing, and Chair of the South African Registrars Association (SARA), Dr. Harbor exemplifies dedication and excellence in the medical profession. Her...

The International Day of Peace is obeserved around the world each year on 21 September. 44 years since it was adopted by the United Nations to commit to peace above all differences and to contribute to building a culture of peace, the world is still struggling with maintaining peace in the middle East, the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and other parts of the world including Sudan. In this episode...

We conclude Season II with our special guest, Prof. Ndileka Mandela. She is a gender and climate change activist, an ICU and renal nurse, and the founder of Thembekile Mandela Foundation, which focuses on education, health, and youth development in rural areas.

Jennifer Watermeyer is a Professor in the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology within the School of Human and Community Development at Wits University. She directs the Health Communication Research Unit (HCRU), a research entity concerned with understanding the unique challenges of cultural and linguistic diversity in health and community care contexts and developing innovative ways of sup...

Join Mogale Mothale and Guest, Election Specialist Tendai Mbanje on the Topic: Talking Elections in Africa Africa has a busy election calendar this year with 19 countries slated for general elections in the coming months. In this episode Mogale is joined by Election Specialist and International Human Rights Expert from University of Pretoria Tendai Mbanje to discuss some electoral developments on...

Tom London accidentally became the subject of national conversation when he raised the alarm recently about his treatment in one of the government hospitals in South Africa. Colleen went to visit him and he graciously spoke about the lack of compassion in healthcare as well as the attitude of staff which translate into horrible patient experience. Listen to this!

If you missed the first part of our engaging discussion, search the podcast site to get up to speed. In our last session, we delved into a conversation with Musa Kalenga but couldn't cover it all, so we're excited for round two. Join us as we dive deeper into leadership, technology, and the qualities that spotlight our distinguished guest.