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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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Episodes

MENS FORUM – MALE ABUSE 31.07.2019

It’s still seen as a taboo to have men report abuse but many men are still abused .Most men will not report abuse or sexual violence because of the “shame” that comes with it. Today we look at male abuse and how men can report and deal with it? Guest: Martin Pelders - Founder of MatrixMen Anele Siswana - Clinical Psychologist Martin Manamela - Life Coach and Counsellor

THE REALITY OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN SA? WILL CHANGING CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR HELP WITH CLIMATE CHANGE? 31.07.2019

Climate change is a slow, natural cycle that causes the earth’s temperature to rise and fall periodically over centuries. Human intervention, however, has sped up the process and has had catastrophic effects across the globe. All ecosystems and biodiversities are threatened by climate change and its effects are remarkable on all life. Climate change has a profound impact on human life - it influen...

MASIPHUMELELE HOUSES BURN DOWN 31.07.2019

Guest: Nelisa Dondolo – Community Development Worker Guest: Malusi Booi - Department of Human Settlement

MEET THE PROFESSIONAL: LORNA SCOTT 30.07.2019

Lorna Scott is the owner of Inverroche Distillery, the maker of Fynbos flavoured gin. Lorna Scott's Inverroche produces three distinctively different styles of gin – Classic, Verdant and Amber. According to legend, 11th century Italian monks invented gin for medicinal purposes. Guest: Lorna Scott - Founder and Owner of Inverroche Distillery

HER STORY: ROSINA SEDIBANE MODIBA 30.07.2019

Her story highlights women who have done impeccable things in the lifetime but we don’t know enough about them because we didn’t see them always. This feature helps us learn more about them, their journey and their incredible contribution in society. Guest: Rosina Sedibane Modiba – The first black South African woman athlete to compete in the multi-racial championships. Guest: Lorato Trok- Author...

Joburg ANCYL to offer 'military training, gun handling and guerrilla tactics' to members 30.07.2019

Guest: Thembeni Manana

DOES THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE TRUMP HUMAN RIGHTS? 30.07.2019

The trial of rape and human trafficking accused Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso and his two co-accused has been rolled over for a day in the Port Elizabeth High Court. A new trial was meant to start on Tuesday before judge Irma Schoeman. The initial trial, which began in October 2018, resulted in the original presiding officer, Port Elizabeth High Court Judge Mandela Makaula, recusing himself foll...

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE BRAIN AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. 29.07.2019

Guest: Dr Melodie de Jager - Neurodevelopmental Specialist

THE AUDIT: IS SOUTH AFRICA IN A WATER CRISIS? 29.07.2019

Guest: Mr Dhesigen Naidoo - CEO of The Water Research Commission Guest: Tiny Dhlamini - Water activist

COPING WITH FIGHTING BREAST CANCER AND DEPRESSION AT THE SAME TIME? 29.07.2019

Depression is a very hard-hitting reality for many Breast Cancer survivors as well as patients still undergoing diagnosis and treatment –although it’s a topic that still needs much attention in South Africa. Since Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in women and, although it’s no longer a death sentence with all the treatment options available, it still unfortunately carries stigmas around sel...

Pretoria Bus Strike 29.07.2019

Guest: SABC RADIO REPORTER - CLAMENT MAHLANGU

WHAT ARE THE LEGALITIES OF WITHOLDING CHILDRENS RESULTS WHEN FEES ARE STILL OUTSTANDING. 29.07.2019

Ridiculed in front of my kids’: Readers share that schools still withhold reports "Parents are being webbed into this devious way of collecting outstanding fees by retaining the learner's report, knowing very well it is emotional blackmail and intimidation." "I have never been so traumatised in all my life, my girls included." We recently wrote an article clarifying that withholding school reports...

GIFT OF THE GIVERS 26.07.2019

The Gift of the Givers Foundation is the largest disaster relief organisation of African origin on the African continent. We have delivered over R2.1 billion in aid to 43 countries around the world, including South Africa. We have designed and developed the world’s first and largest containerised mobile hospital, which was deployed in Bosnia. It was comparable to the best hospitals in Europe and r...

KILLING OF THE HOMELESS. WHAT ARE THE RIGHTS OF THE HOMELESS AND HOW DO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE PROTECTED? 26.07.2019

Guest: Mr Sakkie DuPlooy - MMC For Social Development and community services in the inner city

GIVING BACK TO SOCIETY AND FEEDING THE HOMELESS 26.07.2019

Guest: Daniele Diliberto – Founder of Ladles of Love Tebogo Mpufane - Coordinator Kopano Manyano Center Joel Manyepe - chairperson of the Tshwane homelessness

Good Samaritan - Giddy Lief 26.07.2019

Guest: Giddy Lief from the Bet Menorah - Pretoria Jewish Congregation and Social Activities Committee

TAKING CARE OF THOSE IN NEED 26.07.2019

Kopano Manyano God the Founder Center for Homeless is an organization that started back 2001 at 139 Mears street Sunnyside, was established through the guidance of the Holy Spirit by the passion of Pastor Catherine Mogale now the CEO of the NGO, it was registered on the 22May 2003 KMGC cater to the specific needs of the Homeless, rape victims and HIV/AIDS infected people. We have 4(Thematic Areas)...

Mr Lennox Mabaso the Cogta Head of Communications 25.07.2019

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

Dr Ray Ngcobo of the Umgungudlovu Municipality 25.07.2019

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

iNkosi Chiliza Provincial house Chairperson of Traditional leaders 25.07.2019

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

Mec Mr. S. E Hlomuka bout the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs budget. 25.07.2019

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

MENS FORUM – DOES “PUNISHING” MEN REHABILITATE THEM? 24.07.2019

We still see men who serve time in prison and still come back into society and continue to rape/commit crimes. Does “punishing” men really rehabilitate them? Discipline versus Punishment? Do prisons really rehabilitate men?, Is the current justice system equipped to handle GBV victims and perpetrators? Guests: Sipho Mbele, Wessel Van Den Berg and Vusi Cebekhulu

FACE APP – THE GOOD AND THE BAD 24.07.2019

FaceApp has become a viral sensation over the past week, with both Android and iOS users downloading the application to take selfies and pass them through the program’s age filter. The app uses machine learning features to analyse a self-portrait picture and output an altered version which predicts how you would look if you were much older Guest: Jan Vermeulen - Editor At Large at My Broadband

UKZN, MUT AND DUT PROTESTS 24.07.2019

MUT (Mangosuthu University of Technology) – Accommodation , SHOTAGE OF ACCOMODATION DUT – (Durban University of Technology) Exams results are not out but classes are continuing Guest: Lulama Mabude – SASCO Provincial Chair in KZN

SERVICE DELIVERLY ISSUES IN LENASIA 23.07.2019

Guest: Joy Govender - Chairperson of Lenasia South Residents Association. She stays (Ward 120) Guest: Phakamile Mlambo – Community Member Waterwax Informal Settlement (Next to Lenasia Ext 1) Guest: Vinay Choonie – Lenasia South Councilor (Ward 120)

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