Jula Ezwini | Testimonies

Bahle Nhlapho welcomes Pastor Vusi Maseko to the studio for a Book Review of Kingdom Mandate. In this engaging conversation, he shares the heart and inspiration behind the book, unpacking its message and what he hopes readers will grasp about walking in their God-given mandate. An insightful and edifying conversation celebrating this new addition to Christian literature. #KingdomMandate #VusiMasek...

Bahle Nhlapho welcomes recording artist Richard Masemola to the studio for an inspiring Up Close & Personal conversation. In this engaging discussion, he shares his musical journey, the story behind his calling, and the faith that continues to shape his path as an artist. A soul-stirring conversation for anyone eager to be encouraged by his testimony and music. #UpCloseAndPersonal #RichardMasemola...

Bahle Nhlapho welcomes Author Pastor Erens Mangalana to the studio for a Book Review of After Rapture. Pastor Mangalana, from Gabaza Village in Tzaneen, Limpopo, shares his life journey and what led him to write this book, unpacking the message behind it and the reasoning behind its title. He also draws an important distinction between the rapture and the end times. An insightful and thought-provo...

In today's Book Review, Bahle Nhlapho sits with Author Mbali Shabangu to unpack her debut book, Strong Love Anthology. Mbali is a writer, poet, child of God, motivational speaker, and public speaker, all the way from Limpopo. In this engaging conversation, she shares the inspiration behind her first-ever published book, the people who shaped her journey, and the key message she hopes readers walk...

Up Close & Personal welcomes recording artist Ria Mdluli (also known as Maria Mdluli), from Kardel, Mpumalanga — a born-again child of the Most High Father, a working woman, and someone deeply in love with prophetic ministry. In this engaging conversation, she shares her journey as an artist and unpacks her upcoming Worship Night, set for the 5th of September at the Emalahleni Civic Centre, along...

In today's Book Review, we welcome author Thembi Sambo to the studio to discuss her book, Beauty From Brokenness. Thembi was born into a family of eight and was raised by a single mother after their father left to look for a job and never came back. She is a mother, wife, born-again child of God, writer, minister of the Word, and entrepreneur, all the way from Newcastle. In this heartfelt conversa...

Up Close & Personal with Pastor Mandla Tshabalala in the studio to discuss his newly released album, Vuthel' iCilongo. In this engaging conversation, he shares the heart and inspiration behind the project, the journey of bringing it to life, and the message he hopes it carries to listeners. A soul-stirring conversation for anyone eager to experience worship through this fresh musical offering. #Up...

Up Close & Personal welcomes Nqobile Nkosi, Minister in Song — a born-again child of the Most High Father, all the way from Soweto, a married mother of four, singer, and worshiper. In this deeply moving conversation, she shares her emotional testimony of losing her mother to cancer just after being declared cancer-free herself, opening up about the weight of walking that journey as an only child,...

Busi Mzandolo is a Registered Mental Health Therapist, author, wellness advocate, motivational speaker, and media personality from the Eastern Cape. For over a decade she has worked in mental health, youth development, trauma support, and corporate wellness, blending therapy, storytelling, faith, and community impact. In Purposefully Broken, she offers a compassionate invitation to healing using t...

Pastor Churchill Selatole’s The Breach in the Wall is a faith-centered book that speaks about standing in the gap, repairing what is broken, and restoring what has been damaged in both spiritual and personal life. The title itself suggests urgency: when a wall has a breach, protection is weakened, and someone must rise to close that gap. What makes the message relevant is that it speaks to anyone...

Let’s get to know Ms. Ria Mdluli and her music ministry as a recording artist. The conversation highlights her journey in gospel music, her calling to minister through song, and the role her music plays in encouraging, healing, and inspiring listeners. Her ministry as a recording artist is not just about performance, but about using music as a vessel to share faith, hope, and the message of God’s...

Dare To Rise by Thuli Mashazi is a stirring and practical read that centers on resilience, healing, and the courage to keep moving forward after pain. The book speaks to readers who have faced setbacks, disappointment, or seasons that tested their faith and self-worth. What makes it compelling is its encouraging tone: it does not just describe struggle, but pushes the reader toward growth, faith,...

Bahle Nhlapho welcomes Ms. Sweetness November for an inspiring testimony about her life journey. Ms. Sweetness Nokuthula November from the East Rand is a mother of one daughter, an events MC, an inspirational speaker, and the founder of More Than A Woman and Woman After God’s Own Heart. In her testimony, she shares painful experiences from her childhood, including facing rejection and blaming God...

Bahle Nhlapho sits down with Rev. Doddy Buthelezi to review Workplace Bullying Reframed — a practical guide on understanding bullying, fixing communication breakdowns, and restoring relationships. Born in Soweto and now in Boksburg, Rev D is an IT professional turned author-publisher with 18 books to her name and two more launching soon. Join them as they unpack the book step-by-step, share person...

Bahle Nhlapho is hanging out with the legendary Pastor Patrick Duncan, beloved from Joyous Celebration, for an inspiring conversation filled with words of encouragement. Pastor Patrick takes listeners on a heartfelt journey from his early beginnings in Kliptown, his breakthrough with Joyous Celebration in 2006, winning a SAMA Award for Best Urban Gospel Album in 2011, to his current role as Senior...

Bahle Nhlapho is back with an engaging book review of "The Testing of Your Faith" by award-winning author and filmmaker Nomcebo Ngema. In this powerful review, Bahle explores how Ngema delves into the journey of faith through trials, persecution, and doubt, explaining how testing refines and strengthens genuine belief just as fire purifies gold. Ngema shares personal insights and biblical truths o...

Bahle Nhlapho is joined by Pastor Mandla Tshabalala, a pastor and music minister, who shares about his life journey and ministry. He is the pastor of Zion House Of Grace Ministries, born into the family of the late Bishop William and Prophetess Doreen Tshabalala of Believers In Christ, and grew up in that church environment in the Vosloorus area, Gauteng. Early church life and music. Mandla grew u...

Bahle Nhlapho welcomes the inspiring Apostles Simon & Lindiwe Mashigo—Daveyton power couple—from Grace Love Family Church, sharing Our Love Story from Facebook spark to sacred vows. Apostle Simon, father, husband, ministry leader, and community champion, spotted Lindiwe online; she’s a devoted mother passionate about girls, founder of Women of Ministry ASO, Talitha Kumi, and co-founder of their ch...

Join Bahle Nhlapho as Pastor Mamogo Matlebyane-Ntuli shares her raw, unfiltered testimony from her book "The Pillow Is My Witness, The Struggle of a Pastor's Wife". From the remote village of Matatadibeng in Limpopo, orphaned young after losing both parents, this remarkable woman transformed tragedy into triumph—rising from radio personality and educator to government communications specialist, ce...

Bahle Nhlapho hosts with Ms. Lungi Leonora Ngaphi, Senior Court Interpreter for South Africa's Office of the Chief Justice. Multilingual expert in English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa, and isiZulu, she shares her powerful testimony of overcoming childhood rape and marital abuse. Led to Christ at age 12 by her great-grandfather, Lungi found healing from depression through faith, forgiveness, and divine pur...

Bahle Nhlapho welcomes Mmabo (Motaung) in the studio — a gifted recording artist and prophetic psalmist — to unpack the heart behind her latest single/EP, and the journey that shaped her sound and calling. Mmabo has been a devoted listener of Radio Pulpit since her youth. She was born in Mamelodi and raised from the age of two by her grandparents in Temba, Hammanskraal. Growing up in a born-again...

Bahle Nhlapho welcomes medical aesthetician Nobuhle MaDumakude Buhle to the studio for Part 2 of her life journey. Born in Soweto Snake Park and raised in Zola, Johannesburg, Nobuhle shares her early hardships, including losing her mother at age six. Though partially adopted by a mother from their local church who introduced her to God's ways, she initially lacked a personal relationship with th...

Bahle Nhlapho welcomes medical aesthetician Nobuhle MaDumakude Buhle to the studio for Part 1 of her life journey. Born in Soweto Snake Park and raised in Zola, Johannesburg, Nobuhle shares her early hardships, including losing her mother at age six. Though partially adopted by a mother from their local church who introduced her to God's ways, she initially lacked a personal relationship with th...

Bahle Nhlapho interviews Joyce Makgauta Shirinda, a rising South African gospel recording artist and social worker at Mahwelereng. Born in Arlington, Free State, and raised in Mavalani village under Giyani, Joyce is the daughter of Elias and Monica Shirinda, with siblings Falaza, Khamduze, and Nyeleti. Granddaughter of legendary Xitsonga music pioneers MD Shirinda and Gege Chapu, her musical roots...

Bahle Nhlapho returns to the studio with Thomas Lephoko. Up Close with Thomas Lephoko offers an insightful look into the life and journey of this South African gospel recording artist. Since formally beginning his music career in 2018, Thomas Lephoko has released impactful gospel singles such as "A Wonder-Working God" and "Udumo Lukufanele," focusing on healing and spiritual upliftment. His powerf...