Life Happens

Eczema is a condition where patches of skin become inflamed, itchy, red, cracked, and rough. Blisters may sometimes occur. Guest: Dr Ayesha Omar - Dermatologist

Guest: Sheldon Rocha Leal- PhD Music Academic, Musician, Songwriter and Director of Culture at Southdowns College in Irene, Pretoria

Guest: Sma Pule - Founder of Seed of Hope Ministries, Life Coach and Executive Coach

Guest: Tonya Khoury – Founder of Acumen Media

Melanin Cinematography is a study of how the appearance of skin from the people of the African and Indian diaspora is affected from a variety of different frameworks and then, from that understanding, we aim to create a universally accepted standard in the approach to filming, photographing and processing melanin rich skin. Guest: Ndumiso Mnguni - Young up and coming filmmaker

Maduvha is a versatile performer also known for her acting ability. The general public, familiar with the actress on the SABC 2 current hit TV series Muvhango as Queen Vele, despite being introduced to the public via the TV youth drama series on SABC 1 Gaz’ Lam 2 & 3 back playing herself as a musician Maduvha. Added to that are roles on feature films Max & Mona , Paradise Stop and Amukelani. She i...

Belinda doesn’t let her disability stop her from living her best life. Growing up as a child with a disability can be very challenging and difficult. But 23-year-old Belinda Ramakatsa from Pampierstad in the Northern Cape doesn’t let her disability stop her from living her best life. Belinda has scoliosis – a bent spine – something that most-often starts just before the growth spurt before puberty...

The book chronicles the year he spent in hospital (seven of which fully paralysed) and another year recovering from home. It aims to inspire those facing difficulties in life to be determined to succeed against all odds. Guest: Saul Molobi - Author of a book titled, “Sound and Fury: The Chronicles of Healing

Guest: Mari Harris – senior client officer at Ipsos

Guest: Lebo Ramafoko - Former CEO of The Soul City Institute, Social activist and feminist. Guest: Mfanozelwe Shozi - Former Deputy Chairperson at Commission for Gender Equality and Gender Activist/

The GladAfrica Foundation and the University of Venda will partner on research on the prevalence of epilepsy in the rural communities of Limpopo and Mpumalanga. This research will be implemented through the University of Venda’s School of Health Sciences over a period of four years starting this year. The research is two-pronged as it will be comprised of a needs assessment and an epilepsy awarene...

Guest: Dr Frederic Isingizwe - Postdoctoral Research fellow at The South African research chair Initiative in Postharvest Technology at Stellenbosch University

Guest: Dr Sibongiseni Mkhize - CEO of South African State Theatre

Nolitha Fakude, has spent her 29-year career focusing on the development of women and marginalised communities in the workplace and society. A passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, she has been best known for driving transformation. She was also managing director and then president of the Black Management Forum (BMF) from 2003 to 2006. Guest: Nolitha Fakude – Corporate Activist & Author...

Benedict Daswa, a South African catechist whose Christian opposition to witchcraft led to his murder in 1990, was beatified on Sunday as Catholic leaders praised his heroic witness to the faith. About 30,000 people, including Blessed Daswa’s eight children and his 91-year-old mother, attended the beatification at his shrine in his home village of Tshitanini, more than 100 miles northeast of Tzanee...

The founder of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Joseph Shabalala, has died. The 78-year-old passed away at the Life Eugene Marais Hospital in Pretoria this morning. Ladysmith Black Mambazo is celebrating 60-years of existence and has won five Grammy awards. Guest: Percy Mabandu – Art Historian and Journalist Guest: Xolani Majozi

The Western Cape government and the City of Cape Town took the first crucial steps in implementing the Western Cape safety plan when the first 500 learner law enforcement officers (LLEOs) signed their employment contracts with the city. Guest: MEC Albert Fritz - MEC for Community Safety in the Western Cape

Guest: Michael Bagraim - Labour lawyer Guest: Terry Bell - Labour Analyst

Marie Stopes South Africa offers a wide range of different contraceptives for men & women. Whether you’re interested in a monthly option like the pill (oral contraception) or patch; or a long-acting method like an implant or IUD, we can help find a contraceptive method that suits your lifestyle. Guest: Whitney Chinogwenya - Marketing and Brand Manager at Marie Stopes South Africa

The University of KwaZulu-Natal has suspended classes indefinitely. The institution is battling to reach an agreement with the SRC to end the violent and disruptive protests at the university. The institution said that registration would continue despite the academic programme stalling. UKZN spokesperson Ashton Bodrick said that the suspension of the academic programme was aimed at preventing any...

With his growing passion for music, Mthunzi would mimic the esteemed late Whitney Houston at his primary school assembly and was once so overwhelmed by emotion that he was brought to tears. These early experiences led him to further performances in church and in the local community halls. He is a self-taught keyboard player and is fast developing his skills on the guitar. Guest: Mthunzi - South Af...

Precious Thamaga-Mazibuko commonly known as Precious The Planner is one of South Africa's top sought after Luxury Wedding Planner & Event Designer. She is the CEO of Precious Celebrations which is a luxury wedding and event planning company based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The company is designed to offer clients personalised service through creativity and uniqueness based on individual taste...

Guest: Gavin Prins –Founder of Africa kids fashion

Guest: Tonya Khoury – Founder of Acumen Media

Lesego Thlabi has done alot of work behind the scenes and it’s her experience and training that led her to creating her character: Coconut Kelz which is a growing satire/comedy figure. Coconut Kelz was inspired by Lesego’s time at school, which in SA, private schools are inherently white spaces. Guest: Lesego Thlabi - Comedian behind the satirical character Coconut Kelz and Author