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Life Happens

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

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Latest episode

Mar 8, 2026

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Episodes

#SolidarityForGBV 08.03.2021

#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. Covid 19 has brought about added complications for employers and employees alike navigating the home as the new work environment. Diana Schwarz Attorneys and Paula...

A conversation on justice & equality 08.03.2021

This year, UN theme for International Women’s Day is “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world” The IWD (International Women’s Day organization) theme is #ChooseToChallenge – A Call to Action in Uplifting women through collaboration & philanthropy GUEST: Nicolette Naylor – Ford Foundation International Program Director, Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Justice

Eskom expo for young scientists 05.03.2021

Eskom cares about the development and success of the STEMI field, which is aimed at driving skills development in South Africa in this sector. GUEST: Andrew Etzinger - General Manager: Risk and Sustainability, Eskom

Behind the music - Miriam Makeba 05.03.2021

In the 1960s, she was the first artist from Africa to popularize African music around the world. She is best known for the song "Pata Pata", first recorded in 1957 and released in the U.S. in 1967. She recorded and toured with many popular artists, such as Harry Belafonte, Paul Simon, and her former husband Hugh Masekela. GUEST: Percy Mabandu - Music and Art Historian

Dependency in relationships 05.03.2021

Emotional support is one of the big benefits of having relationships. When you face life challenges or stress, your loved ones can offer empathy and comfort by listening to your troubles and validating your feelings. In a romantic relationship, you might turn to your partner for this support first. It’s normal to look to partners for emotional support and guidance, especially in a long-term relati...

ESKOM EXPO FOR SCIENTISTS celebrates 41 years of changing young lives 04.03.2021

GUEST: ADITI SOOKDHAW - Grade 11 learner in 2020 Star College GUEST: TLOTLANO MOKGATLHE - Grade 12 learner in 2020 at Ramatu High School

MEN'S FORUM: HOW SHOULD WE BE RAISING OUR BOY CHILDREN? 04.03.2021

GUEST: NTSAMAI SENOELO - Secretary and Senior Mentor at the Young Men Movement GUEST: FRANCOIS JOUBERT - Mentor and Board Director at the Character Company

A New Report by the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives 04.03.2021

A New Report by the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) on how government investment into zero-waste systems presents an opportunity for economic recovery GUEST: SIMON MBATA - National Coordinator South African Waste Pickers (SAWPA)

THE BUSINESS OF WELFARE 04.03.2021

A growing unsustainable welfare gap that has widened during the Covid-19 pandemic GUEST: DR. ARMAND BAM - Head of Social Impact and Senior Lecturer on Business in Society at the University of Stellenbosch

TRIBUTE TO KARIMA BROWN 04.03.2021

GUEST: VUYO MVOKO - Broadcaster, Longtime Friend

Eskom expo for young scientists 03.03.2021

How to generate electricity from the soil, grow more tomatoes, test blood without pricking a finger – these are just some of the winning entries submitted by learners in grade 8 to grade 11 in the 2020 Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair. More than 500 projects were submitted from across the globe. This year the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists celebrates 41 years of changing...

Holistic healing – Spiritual guidance 03.03.2021

Shannon Walbran is an Internationally Known Life Coach who teaches people how to download their own divine guidance, in order to solve their toughest problems. Her first book is called "Guided!" and is available at Bridge Books. HER BOOK “100 QUESTIONS” Is availble On Her Website. GUEST: Shannon Walbran – Internationally known Life Coach Helps You Tap Into Your Inner Wisdom and Intuition

Holistic healing - The principles of integrative medicine for overall health and wellbeing 03.03.2021

6 aspects of optimising lifestyle to support healing and overall health. GUEST: Dr Carmen James - Integrative Doctor and Wellness Coach

UPDATE ON KIDNAPPING OF NIGERIAN CHILDREN 02.03.2021

GUEST: PASTOR BARRY WUGANAALE - Ogoni Solidarity

FAMILY TIES: IN THE ABSENCE OF A WILL 02.03.2021

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 GUEST: ZALE HECHTER - CEO CliqTech

INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS 02.03.2021

RENAMING OF PORT ELIZABETH AIRPORT TO CHIEF DAWID STUURMAN AIRPORT ---WHO WAS DAWID STUURMAN GUEST: TAURIQ JENKINS - Chairperson of the A/XARRA Restorative Justice Forum and which is based at the African Studies UCT GUEST: EDMUND STUURMAN - Descendant of Dawid Stuurman

#KICKTHEDEBT CAMPAIGN 01.03.2021

Converse is launching a campaign where they will be assisting students who are in colleges and universities who are struggling to finish their studies due to debt. The campaign urges students to nominate themselves or someone that they know who is in debt. GUEST: Bradley Knowles - Group Marketing Executive Converse

The wise collective 01.03.2021

The WISE Collective is an advocacy organization and social enterprise on innovative solutions to prevent and address challenges in advancing women’s safety from gender-based violence and overall oppression from patriarchy. GUEST: Onica Makwakwa - Co-Director of Wise 4 Afrika

The Rise of child kidnappings in Nigeria 01.03.2021

Gunmen raided a boarding school in northwestern Nigeria early Friday and kidnapped more than 300 girls, marking the third mass abduction of children since December in Africa's most populous nation. GUEST: PASTOR BARRY WUGANAALE - Human Rights Activist - Ogoni Solidarity Forum

Covid-19 update - SA moves to level 1 lockdown. are we safe from a 3rd wave? 01.03.2021

South Africa has now moved to level 1 lockdown President Cyril Ramaphosa said the country has now clearly passed the second wave. He credited the public health measures and changes in behaviour by the public for the decline in infections. This means that the hours of curfew changes to midnight to 4 am and public gatherings - including social political and religious - are once again permitted but r...

Behind the music of Ray Charles 26.02.2021

GUEST: RJ Benjamin - ARTIST

Is there a line between involvement and interference when it comes to family and friends in your relationship? 26.02.2021

Is there a line between involvement and interference when it comes to family and friends in your relationship? GUEST: Lebo pule - Podcaster; Coach & Author of “GROWING UP IN ALEXANDRA” & “FROM HUSTLING TO HEALING” GUEST: Linda Ande Yende - Author of “Wake Up Woman” & “Dear Uncle L”

South Africa’s beloved Blue Train resumes operations 26.02.2021

GUEST: Nomasonto Ndlovu - Executive Manager of Tourism and Business Development, at Transnet and The Blue Train.

The men’s forum – Men’s health check up 25.02.2021

Prof. Mutambirwa is Back! How is your body, do you have an improved plan of looking after yourself this year? GUEST: Prof. Shingai Mutambirwa - Head of Department of Urology, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU).

Call the dermatologist 25.02.2021

GUEST: Dr. S’lindile Ndwalane - Specialist Dermatologist at the Laser and Cosmetic Institute in Hyde Park

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