Life Happens

arrived Johannesburg in 2004 and I was a model student coming out of high school AND the only substance I abused was weed and alcohol. I started smoking week weed at the age of 15. When I arrived in Jozi in 2004 I met a fiend and we went to Braamfontein and hit my first line I was a functional addict in the beginning and just using for fun Those 11 years of me using was the worst time of my life ....

Born Njabulo Mthunzi Ndimande in Hammersdale, Mthunzi was coined thesecond name by his grandfather, referencing “uMthunzi wokuphumula amatshitshi namajongosi” loosely translated a place of rest for the maidens and His late mother, believed he would be a force to reckon with. At barely 3 years of age, she would instruct him to sing in front of his peers, carving that confidence and resilience in hi...

A lot happened this week. But don’t worry In Case You Missed it, we most certainly didn’t. We have eyes and ears everywhere. Media Personality and friend of the show, Samora Mangesi has got us covered!! Guest: Samora Mangesi – Media Personality

National Sales Manager at Mavie SA, Lee Odendal

It was on this day June 14th in 1999 that South African parliament elected former President, Thabo Mbeki to succeed President Nelson Mandela. Mbeki was elected by the 400-seat National Assembly general election that the ANC back into power for a second five-year term at that time. Unlike what we’ve seen in the past few years, his election was not opposed by the official opposition Democratic Party...

Joe and Case, Faded Pictures. They’re singing about faded pictures and broken hearts, too bad so sad gents. We have completely different kinds of pictures to talk about today. You do good and we talk about it here on Life Happens. It’s another Do Good Dongerdag and we have another incredible Do Gooder in studio with us from Beautiful News SA. Do you know those people who dig through garbage in lan...

Guest: Bongani Drama - Social Commentator & Friend of The Show

After studying beadwork, design, and leathercraft, he moved to Johannesburg from Port Elizabeth with grand visions of opening a business. He had talent, and mountains of faith. But then Life Happened and he found himself with no money and no place to live and was left homeless in Hillbrow. Though he faced a harsh reality, Solani refused to be knocked down by fortune’s hand. He was determined to ge...

So many of us have found ourselves there at some point in our lives but we rose and we want to encourage, remind and let somebody know today that you can rise and rise and rise and rise again. Oh you should see how bright the studio is right now, that’s because a PYT (Pretty Young Thing) just walked in. She is proof positive that dynamite comes in small packages. But don’t her petite stature fool...

The road to self-improvement never ends does it? We here at Life Happens make it our job to make sure we give you the tools you need to get well, body, mind and soul. How does stress relief, balance, refreshment and revitalization sound? Well you’re in great company, because we’re talking about reflexology therapy, an empowering practice that helps you to cope with everyday pressures. It’s a lot m...

we’ve been tracking the day’s trending topics to keep you informed in case you missed it. Guest: Mongezi Mtati - Digital Strategist and MD of Word Start and Friend of the show

This year’s Future of HR Summit is carefully put together to tangibly focus on the very near future, unpacking the latest implications of digital disruption in the industry and the changing job descriptions of HR professionals. The summit starts tomorrow [We will unpack some of the outcomes of this summit tomorrow afternoon on the show] Guest: Ralf Fletcher – Founder of the FUTURE OF HR Summit

How many of you out there have walked down the isle to this beautiful song. Press, Thojana Ya Thesele. The song is about finding his bride, the love of his life. That’s what one lady thought she’d found, the love of his life. Well that was until she heard that her man married someone else right under her nose. I don’t even want to give one particular man any more attention that he’s already gotten...

We shine the spotlight on Thailand, and because it’s Youth Month our Chefs are young too. It’s Tasty Tuesday my friends and we tickle your taste buds with some great Thai food. Our chef today is 21 years old. He’s still in school studying pastry at the International Hotel school and has competed at the International Chef Competition in Kolkata India. Guest : Chef Keegan Sella

Let’s go to Thailand this Travel Tuesday. So we chose Thailand as a destination because it’s youth month and young people love to go there and since it’s Youth Month, we thought we should explore this destination. I’m pretty sure there’s a lot of interesting reasons why adults might love this place too Guest: Kele Scheppers - Marketing Manager at The Travel Corporation

Guest: Bongani Drama - Social Commentator & Friend of The Show

If you’re wondering what to do with your kids over the holidays, then you are in luck. Mickey, Minnie, Elsa, Ariel, Rapunzel and the entire Disney family are back in town for the annual Disney on Ice show. This show is such a treat for the little ones, their favourite Disney characters come alive on stage, they get to sing along, enjoy pop-corn and cotton candy, it’s a magical experience and your...

It’s Monday, you’re already feeling unhappy about the end of the weekend. You get to work and your boss has a pile of work on your desk, you’re facing endless deadlines, your kids need new winter clothes because they’ve outgrown their last winter clothes, you’ve gotten into a huge fight about nothing with your significant other, it all goes further downhill from there and it’s only Monday. Now on...

A young man from limpopo that turns scrap metals into art work Guest ; Pilato Bolala

Social Media Commentator and friend of the show has been trolling through the socials to keep you up to speed with some of the day’s Trending Topics In Case You Missed. Guest: Bongani Drama

The first book about the SABC 8 was launched in Johannesburg, this week. Authored by Foeta Krige, the book details the battle for the very soul of the public broadcaster. Recently retired, Foeta Krige was the executive producer of news on Afrikaans language station, RSG. For more, he now joins me on the line… GUEST(In studio): Foeta Krige, Author and former executive producer of RSG

How do couples manage money in a relationship? Money plays an integral role in any relationship. Traditionally, the assumption was that it was a man's responsibility to take care of the finances of the household. But today, things are different but some couples still prefer doing things the old-fashioned way when it comes to financial arrangements. Your relationship might be a 50/50 commitment, bu...

We are now in conversation with Gavin Prins, who is a Publicist, Author, Managing Director at Red Dot Marketing and Communications. He joins us now on the line to talk about stigmas around same sex parenting. Some individuals have argued that same-sex couples should not marry or have children, they say they believe that a child has a fundamental right to both a mother and father. When it comes to...

What is the role of social media in affecting change? What is its role in communities, and how it can contribute to social and community change in South Africa? Without a doubt social media is a force to be reckoned with and social networking sites like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter are fast becoming a constant source of alternative news for Internet users, and also becoming a channel in which use...

Guest: Samora Mangesi