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It’s time now for our Throw Forward feature, where we telling you about the latest technology and trends. The South African Blood Service has come up with a brilliant and faster way to deliver emergency blood to hospitals in remote areas by using drones. The drone can be loaded with four units of blood at a time and be steered remotely by a drone pilot. This of course will help with the current lo...

Each year the country’s capital, Washington, DC celebrates the Fourth of July with a viewing of a dynamic fireworks show on the National Mall a free concert, and of course a big display of fireworks. This year however, US President Donald Trump has declared that there will be fighter jets and tanks. For more on the 4th of July we’re joined by Bishop Robert H Kelley, III - Senior Pastor and Founder...

For young people especially looking to venture into entrepreneurship, the way in which the success of the journey is portrayed can often put emphasis on the finish line and not necessarily the race. This tends to dictate just how big we are allowed to dream. The Unbreakable Entrepreneurs’ campaign by CAN DO has curated a culture where their passion for the young entrepreneur positions them to drea...

Guest: Mongezi Mtati - Digital Strategist and MD of Word Start

If you don’t already know Brenda Mtambo has one of the most powerful and soulful voices in the world. After initiating a music project called “Sisters of Joy”, she took a big leap towards fulfilling her dreams. She then joined multi Award Winner Gospel Group “Joyous Celebration”, with whom she recorded and toured Africa. She wrote and performed the “Say more Jesus” track on Joyous Celebration 14....

Winter is in full effect and every fashionista knows that you have to be ready with your winter must haves. According to Fashion Expert, Sifiso Mahlangu there are absolute must have items that are sure to keep you looking fashionably warm. Because we tend to stuff clothes on during winter and just stalk on as many t-shirts and jersey’s we can find which let’s face it a lot of times is NOT cute. Gu...

Wednesdays are for Wellness here on Life Happens and as always we strive to be a better version of ourselves. Today we focus on dental hygiene. Your mouth is the doorway to your body as some result bacteria builds up on your teeth; it makes gums susceptible to infection. That then triggers the immune system to attack the infection which causes inflammation in your gums, and the inflammation can le...

Guest: Mongezi Mtati - Digital Strategist and MD of Word Start

Believe or not it’s a thing. Not all couple reveal their real financial status to their partners. Apparently some men even limit the money they spend on a date, people have secret bank accounts or life insurance policies, or a stash somewhere under the mattress. It’s that you sis? Call me, I’m talking your calls. Brothers I want to hear from you too. Have you ever hidden money from your spouse, or...

Whether you like a torta, tacos, empanadas, burittos, nachos or quesadillas, Owner and Executive Chef at Perron in Melville, Chef Tom Hughes has got you covered. I personally cannot wait to see what he’s prepared for us, but first I’m curious to find out more about the man behind the apron. Guest: Chef Tom Hughes - Executive Chef at Perron Melville

That is the Black Eyed Peas rendition of Mas Que Nada. They are featuring Sergio Mendes who made the song popular back in 1966. The song was originally written and performed by Brazilian musician Jorge Ben, there has since been many renditions of it. Well beunos tardes amigos, vamos a Mexico. You have to pay attention anytime to you travel to a foreign country because the simplest things may throw...

In case you missed it, where we bring you up to speed with trending topics on social media. Guest: Sibonisile Ngubane - Senior Public Relations Specialist at Ditshego Media

Being a parent comes with a lot of amazing and meaningful rewards but it also comes with challenges. Nurturing your child and watching them grow and develop into their own unique person can add meaning and purpose to your own life, and every parent hopes for a smooth sailing journey with their children or at least something close to smooth. But as we always say on this show, Life Happens and we ju...

If you are at the office struggling to concentrate or dodging your boss because you haven’t meet your deadlines or you’re sitting at your desk wondering where your life is headed, then this next interview is for you. And by the way, don’t worry we all got the case of the Monday blues. And here on Life Happens we have the perfect pick me upper. As you know every Monday we invite thought provoking p...

Many people aspire to become entrepreneurs because they want be in charge of their own destiny, enjoy the freedom of creating their own schedule and generating their own income. While all of this is true and nice, there are some realities that you need to know of if you want to embark on this journey. I don’t know what business you are in or want to get into, but if you want to get into the event...

Guest: Bongani Drama - Social media commentator

While celebrations of Youth Month are still in the air, we thought it’d be good to catch up with a young achiever who has published her own Christian Novel. Most young teenagers gladly allocate their spare time to seeing friends or going to the movies but Ntiyiso Mukhari, a grade eight learner in Polokwane, decided to spend the past six months exploring her writing talents while penning an inspira...

Former Goldfish lead singer Sakhile Moleshe has released his debut solo album The Final Call following years of global success with Goldfish. The Final Call is a 15 track album that boasts a variety of sounds which all encapsulate the true essence of Sakhile’s musicianship. Guest: Sakhile Moleshe - Former Goldfish lead singer

Organised by the National Arts Festival team, Africa's largest and most colourful cultural event offers a choice of the very best of both indigenous and imported talent. Every year for 11 days Makhanda Grahamstown's population doubles, as people flock to the city for a feast of arts, crafts and sheer entertainment. Every hall or large room becomes a theatre, parks and sport fields become flea mark...

The festival commemorates the youth of 1976 through a celebration of the arts. Now in its 5th year it will feature an exciting line up of activities such as art exhibitions, creative talks, film screenings, cycling tour and a family picnic. All these activities lead up to the main attraction of the festival which is the Basha Uhuru Sounds of Freedom Music Festival, featuring a diverse line-up of b...

If you’re still wondering what all the fuss is all about with all this talk about the Fourth Industrial Revolution and blockchains, bitcoins and cryptocurrencies. To be honest, it’s all still a little Greek to me to, but it’s reality. The future of finance is increasingly changing to digital assets. Now I’m no expert at this but our guest, Idara McSamuel is. He is the Chief Venture Capital Strateg...

Those are all strange and fun days though, today we want to Throw Back to an important month back in 1982 when former United States President Ronald Regan proclaimed the month of June as Zoo and Aquarium month. June of course is summer time in the US and it’s the perfect time to spend time at a zoo and visit the aquarium. But it’s also a great time to take your family here at home too because the...

Guest: Bongani Drama - Social Media Commentator

This incredible lady turned her pain into beauty after being diagnosed with stage four breast cancer. The diagnoses was followed by days of living with pain, chemotherapy sessions and hair loss. After several tries of wearing ill-fitting and sometimes hot wigs and scarfs she decided to make her own line of gorgeous multi-coloured hats with delicate handmade flowers to wear. That flourished into an...

So because we live in a high tech world and it’s really hard to get your phones these days. Here’s something that you can download on your phones that will actually enhance your studies. It’s time for Review, and we are looking at an App that distributes text books to students. I’m told this App doesn’t even require data so you don’t need internet access. Which makes it easy for students to purcha...