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Life Happens

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

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SAfm

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Government

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Latest episode

Mar 8, 2026

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Minister Mamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane congratulates SAA for being named as one of top-performing airlines 10.01.2020

Tourism Minister Mamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has congratulated the South African Airways (SAA) for being named as one of the top-performing airlines globally for on-time performance (OTP) by travel data and analytics company, Cirium. Guest: Mmamoloko Kubayi Ngubane - Minister of Tourism

The Akhumzi Jezile Foundation has embarked on a new campaign that will assist pupils in obtaining their driver’s license 10.01.2020

Guest: Alex Hlabangane - Creative Director of the Akhumzile Jezile Foundation.

The Big Interview: Thula Sindi – Internationally Acclaimed, Award winning Fashion Designer 09.01.2020

The Big interview is a personality profile interview that focuses on all aspects of one’s remarkable journey. We want to connect with our guest as an individual . This includes childhood experiences, goals (then and now) , their take on issues of national interest/current issues in SA, their advice and their personal take on leadership. Today we are joined by Thula Sindi who is an award-winning fa...

Exploitation of Artists in the music industry 09.01.2020

We have heard in the past and recently that musicians are exploited either by their managers or record labels, so today we would like to find out about artists rights and what do you they need to know before signing contracts with managers or record labels . Guest: Mpumi Phillips - Music Publisher Guest: Advocate Nkateko Maluleke - Head of the SAMRO's stakeholder relations

Branding feature: Kaizer Chiefs 08.01.2020

Yesterday, Kaizer Chiefs celebrated 50 years of their existence. The Soweto Giants were founded in 1970 by Orlando Pirates legend, Kaizer Motaung. The club has consistently been South Africa’s most successful and best-supported club, and one of the biggest clubs not only on the African continent, but in world football. Guest: Jessica Motaung - Marketing Director of Kaizer Chiefs

Environment - Australian Bush fire : What could have led to the #AustralianBushfiresDisaster? 08.01.2020

The images emerging from Australia, a continent that has been on fire for months, seem to document one of the first great spasms of an ecology thrown out of balance. The skies have turned blood red. The smoke is descending on cities and billowing out to sea. More than 200 fires are burning at the time of this writing, and an area the size of West Virginia—about 23,000 square miles—has already burn...

Science&Technology - Overall Achiever in Physical Science from Thengwe Secondary School in Limpopo 08.01.2020

Lutendo Mulaisi a student from Thengwe Secondary school in Limpopo was the overall achiever in Physical Sciences when the Department of Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announced the 2019 National Senior Certificate results on Tuesday evening. Guest: Lutendo Mulaisi - a student from Thengwe Secondary school in Limpopo was the overall achiever in Physical Sciences

GirlCode - nonprofit organization providing training opportunities for girls interested in learning software development 08.01.2020

Guest: Tinyiko Simbine – Treasurer of GirlCode

SA’s new parental leave laws has been signed into law by President Ramaphosa which took effect from the 1st January 2020 08.01.2020

SA’s new parental leave laws have been signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa, this took effect from the 1st January 2020. The new legislation means that all parents, including fathers, adopting parents, and surrogates, are now entitled to 10 days paid parental leave when their children are born. Sonke Gender Justice says 10-days paid leave is a step towards a framework where the vital care...

BOOKS: YOU’RE NOT BROKE YOU’RE PRE-RICH 07.01.2020

I wrote this book because I believe the road to financial freedom is a journey everyone can embark on. I wrote this book with you in mind. You, who perhaps have never been taught anything about how money works. You, who have been too intimidated to pick up and read a book about personal finance because you were too scared of the jargon. You, who want to #getyourmoneyright. I had you in mind when I...

Her Story: Remembering the life and times of Jazz Legend ,Thandi Klaasen 07.01.2020

On Her story we celebrate women who have made an impact in SA whether be during Apartheid, in Music or Education. Today we focus on Jazz Legend Thandie Klaasen. Guest: Lex Futshane - A prolific composer, arranger, educator, performer and an internationally proclaimed bassist (electric and acoustic). He also performed with Thandi Klaasen on her last performance

Business – What are some of the business lessons we can learnt from Dr Richard Maponya ? 07.01.2020

Yesterday South Africa lost a business icon, Dr Richard Maponya. Maponya was the founding president of the National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Nafcoc), which was started in 1964 to serve the interests of small businesses. Today we ask , What are some of the business lessons we can learn from Dr Richard Maponya? Guest: Tebogo Ditshego - CEO of Ditshego Media, Vice President...

The #90DaysWithoutSugar online program 07.01.2020

Samuel Hlonyana has helped and coached more than 2000 people around the world with the #90DaysWithoutSugar online program. The program has helped people defeat sugar addictions, lose weight and transform their health. The book shares inspiring stories and principles where you will discover: How to put together a simple, actionable health plan to help you stay committed. Guest : Samuel Hlonyana - A...

The State of Zimbabwe. What will it take to fix Zimbabwe? 06.01.2020

The United Nations warned that Zimbabwe faced another poor harvest in 2020 because of patchy rains. Soaring inflation, shortages of foreign exchange, fuel and electricity have brought back memories of the hyperinflation of a decade ago. How can the government over-turn that? Was Mugabe a better leader? Guest: Faith Abiodun - Director of the International Relations Council at the African Leadership...

Health - Dealing with failing matric: how does this affect pupils mentally? 06.01.2020

Matric Results will be released on the 8th of January. This is a new beginning for many students who will be going to the varsity world next year but some will not. Failure is a part of life and dealing with it is not easy. How do you pick yourself up after failing matric and have hope again? Guest: Palesa Radebe – Psychologist and Founder of Neo-Psych Psychological Services Guest: Lumka Oliphant...

THE THIRD EYE WITH SHANNON WALBRAN 03.01.2020

Shannon Walbran is a Spirit Guide interpreter who teaches people how to download their own divine guidance, in order to solve their toughest problems. She helps people in private sessions, coaching groups, on TV and radio. Her first book is called "Guided!" and is available on Audible. She's writing a second book called "You Are Guided in Love." You can schedule your own session by going to www. S...

Religious Tourism: Thousands of people converged on Johannesburg's FNB stadium 03.01.2020

Guest: Unati Sonwabile Henama– Tourism Lecture for the Tshwane University of Technology

RECOVERING FROM THE FESTIVE SEASON MIND BODY 03.01.2020

Guest: Mali Ramara –Yoga, Meditation Teacher, Personal Trainer and Spiritual Coach

What are the most common reasons we break our New Year's resolutions 02.01.2020

Guest : Jazzy Mbanjwa – Executive Coach using Mindfulness Tools

Business Profile: Vantage Point Managed Services 02.01.2020

Guest : Bohlale Mathathe - Founder & CEO of Vantage Point Group

Disability: Epic Enabled specialises in accessible safari and tours 02.01.2020

Guest: Alfie Smith, owner of Epic Enabled

department pleads with the Nation to build a country that is free from Gender-Based Violence 02.01.2020

Guest: Shalen Gajadhar – Spokesperson for the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities

Top 10 holiday reads for the holiday season 27.12.2019

Guest: Alma Cele - Co Founder of The Cheeky Natives podcast

How electric bicycles can help promote safety 27.12.2019

Electric bicycles will now be used to help with patrols and incident response. These newly seven e-bicycles to the newly-established Tourism Law Enforcement Unit will help broaden their patrol footprint throughout the hot spots in the city of Cape. Guest: JP Smith - MMC for safety and security in the Western Cape

Afri-Ride App 27.12.2019

Guest: Mirray Mohousza - Afri ride app COO

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