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Life Happens

Lifestyle Discussion & Social Issues, Incl. Children’s Programming.

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Mar 8, 2026

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Episodes

The impact of Sharpeville 22.03.2021

THE IMPACT OF SHARPVILLE IN THE FIGHT FOR FREEDOM The campaign slogan was "NO BAIL! NO DEFENCE! NO FINE!" The PAC argued that if thousands of people were arrested, then the jails would be filled and the economy would come to a standstill. Although the protests were anticipated, no one could have predicted the consequences and the repercussions this would have for South African and world politics....

Behind the music - Paul Ndlovu 19.03.2021

Paul Ndlovu had a meteoric rise to fame in 1985 with his single, Khombora Mina, which attained gold status. The hits Hita Famba Moyeni and Tsakane made him a household name. GUEST: Bongani Mahlangu - Music Analyst

Should one return to their partner after unfaithfulness in a relationship? 19.03.2021

Cheating/Unfaithfulness in a relationship is the act of betraying your partner. It is the breach of trust, love and companionship shared between you and your partner in a relationship or marriage. Some relationships have failed as a result of infidelity. This is because there is no more trust, unity and understanding in the relationship. Today we ask, should one return to their partner after unfai...

Discussing the Interlinkage between African Traditional Medicine and Human Rights 18.03.2021

GUEST: DR. NOKUZOLA MNDENDE – President of Icamagu Spirituality, a national organisation based on African Traditional Religion. She is an African Liberation theologian and also a Womanist theologian. GUEST: DR. NONTOBEKO MNCWANGI – Senior Lecturer: Department of Pharmacy Practice, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University ; also a registered pharmacist. As of February 2021, she was appointed as a...

Holistic healing – Life and numbers 17.03.2021

Life has been very uncertain in the past year or so since the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Many of us are curious and want to have an idea of what things look like this year. Sandy is here.… GUEST: Sandy Smith – Well known South African Numerologist

Holistic healing - Reiki 17.03.2021

Jeanine is a gifted healer, qualified and internationally registered Lightarian ReikiTM Master, Karuna Reiki® Master, Independent Usui Reiki Master, Reiki practitioner, Reiki teacher and Munay Ki teacher. Jeanine holds all the necessary accreditations and is registered with the Karuna and Lightarian International Reiki Institutes. GUEST: Jeanine Sacks

Family ties: Who can benefit from an estate when one is gone 16.03.2021

The South African law of succession prescribes the rules which determine the devolution of a person's estate after his death, and all matters incidental thereto. It identifies the beneficiaries who are entitled to succeed to the deceased's estate, and the extent of the benefits they are to receive, and determines the different rights and duties that persons (for example, beneficiaries and creditor...

Indigenous knowledge systems - The role of indigenous music as part of our history & heritage 16.03.2021

GUEST: Dr. Sello Galane - Academic, Percussionist, Cultural Activist . He holds a PhD from the University of Pretoria titled, The Music of Dr. Philip Tabane - An Historical Analytical Study of Malombo Music of South Africa

Covid – 19 report – Myths and facts around covid-19 and the vaccine 15.03.2021

By Yesterday (Sunday 15 March) South Africa has recorded 1,006 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours. This brought the number of the country's total infection rate to 1 529 420. The number of daily fatalities reported in the past day was 65, bringing the number of deaths to 51,326. The recovery rate stands at 95%, meaning over 1.4 million people have recuperated. Meanwhile, 145,544 health work...

Tributes Noxolo Maqashalala 15.03.2021

Tributes continue to pour in for the late actress Noxolo Maqashalala following her death at the weekend. It’s reported that Noxolo was found dead in her Honeydew home in Gauteng on Friday. GUEST: Sisanda Henna – SA ACTOR

#SolidarityForGBV 15.03.2021

#SolidarityForGBV. As a result of the increasing global and local stats and evidence of GBV, it is becoming more essential for organisations to include GBV awareness and education in their mental health and well-being support services. South Africa ranks amongst the worst in the world when it comes to Gender-based Violence (GBV) and rape statistics, and the reported cases do not even account for t...

Ask Afrika 15.03.2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the women of South Africa emotionally, mentally, physically and socially. This is a finding by ASK AFRIKA GUEST: Andre Rademeyer - CEO and Founder Ask Afrika

Johannesburg metropolitan council has proposed draft electricity by-laws 15.03.2021

These drafted Electricity By laws are presented as an amendment to the previous approved electricity By laws of the year 2000.If they are passed, they will affect all property owners in Johannesburg, both commercial and residential, significantly. We have until midnight today 15th March 2021 to submit comments and email them to eisbylaw@joburg.org.za GUEST: Rene Kilner - Director and Founder of Tr...

Tribute to actor Menzi Ngubane 15.03.2021

Menzi Ngubane, who played numerous leading roles in local TV dramas, including 'Generations' and 'Isibaya', died following complications from a stroke on Saturday. He passed away at his Ladysmith home in KwaZulu-Natal. He was 56. GUEST: Seputla Sebogodi - Actor

Behind The Music – Amahubo 12.03.2021

Award-winning musician & Heritage Practitioner MBUSO KHOZA relies on African heritage to educate and entertain and aims to teach the next generation about their Zulu ancestors through song and dance GUEST :Mbuso Khoza – Award Winning Musician and Heritage Practitioner

SAFA expects Patrice Motsepe to become CAF president today 12.03.2021

The SA Football Association (Safa) anticipates no last-minute hitches to the deal that was agreed on that will see Patrice Motsepe elected president unopposed at the Confederation of African Football's (Caf) 43rd General Assembly in Morocco today. GUEST: Thabiso Mosia – SAfm Sport Anchor

Mens forum - What rights do men have when it comes to having access to their children 11.03.2021

The Children’s Act 38 of 2005 provides that a parent has the following rights and responsibilities ,both parents of a child have equal rights and responsibilities, but when they are not living together, specific rights and responsibilities may be given to one parent, either by court order or agreement between the parents. Guest: Gary Da Silva - Chairperson of Fathers 4 Justice Fathers 4 Justice is...

Is free education viable? 11.03.2021

13 November 2017, President Jacob Zuma released the report of the commission of inquiry into higher education and training (the fees commission report). Established by the former president in January 2016 and led by Judge Jonathan Heher, assisted by advocate Gregory Ally and Leah Khumalo. Now in 2021 we are faced with the #WITSASINAMALI Protests. IS FREE EDUCATION VIABLE and what are the best poss...

Holistic healing – Breathworks 10.03.2021

Dr Ela Manga is one of the most renowned Integrated Medical Doctors in South Africa. Her first book, Breathe: Strategising Energy in the Age of Burnout, a collection of real-life case studies which portray her approach to mental, physical and emotional health. GUEST: Dr. Ela Manga – Founder Breathwork Africa & Integrated Medical Doctor

#Witsprotest 10.03.2021

Guest: Kanakana Mudzanani - Wits SRC Treasure General Guest: Kay Makhubela - Gauteng police spokesperson

Holistic healing - The principles of integrative medicine for overall health and wellbeing 10.03.2021

Last Wednesday we initiated the conversation on the 6 aspects of optimising lifestyle to support healing and overall health. We covered 4; nutrition, movement, stress management and sleep. Today we look at Supplements & Detox GUEST: Dr Carmen James - Integrative Doctor and Wellness Coach

Small business in the hair sector 09.03.2021

Natural hair-care products company Jabu Stone has expanded its impact on the South African hair industry by developing a mobile phone application designed specifically for hair salon entrepreneurs. GUEST: Jabu Stone – Founder & CEO of Jabu Stone Natural Haircare

Family ties: In the absence of a will 09.03.2021

Drawing up a Will is about taking control of your estate and taking care of those you leave behind. Should you die without a Will, your estate will be distributed in terms of the law of intestate succession. Should you die without a Will - what are the consequences in terms of the law of intestate succession GUEST: Nthabiseng Dubazana - Attorney At Dubazana Attorneys

Indigenous knowledge systems – History of the UCT 09.03.2021

UCT Under Apartheid: Part 1 – From onset to sit-in, 1948–1968, reflects on the educational, institutional, architectural, social and political history of the University. GUEST: Emeritus Prof. Howard Phillips - A graduate of UCT and London University and taught in the Department of Historical Studies and the Department of Public Health at UCT from 1974 to 2014. Author of UCT Under Apartheid Part 1:...

Covid-19 report 08.03.2021

By Yesterday (Sunday 7 March) South Africa had recorded 862 new Covid-19-related cases with the cumulative number of cases rising to 1 521 068, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said. The number of fatalities now stands at 50 678 after 31 more Covid-19 deaths were reported. GUEST: Prof Burtram Fielding - Virologist Director of Research and Development at the University of The Western Cape

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