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Life Happens

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

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Mar 8, 2026

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Episodes

DO Good: PINK WINNERS 11.02.2019

She was diagnosed with cancer in 2017 and during that time, she engaged went to hospital to meet with other women living with cancer and started a support and that’s how Pink Winners was born. She took these 50 women out for pampering .Their next event is on the 13th April and they are hoping to have 250 cancer patients both and woman by then. GUEST : Lerato Ndaba – Stage 4 cancer patient & surviv...

Amajita: Men as homosexual parents 11.02.2019

Because gay people grow up in very hostile situations, pushing and fighting against rejection, it is believed that they have a better understanding about how one should be given a chance to be who they are rather than being told who to be. It is also said that same-sex parents unlike heterosexuals, do not just wake up pregnant - they thoroughly think about bringing up children and realise the comm...

Words of Wisdom **Trusting your natural skills 11.02.2019

guest: Riaan Fourie + Motivational Speaker, Development Consultant AND Author

Why is there a reluctance in strengthening women's leadership roles in the church 11.02.2019

We're looking at the neglected history of women in the church. Why is there a reluctance in strengthening women's leadership roles in the church, when women are the bloodline of the church? Guest - Pastor Thandi Mthethwa

THE DISCLAIMER 08.02.2019

Cheeky, charming and charismatic – Ian’s irreverent insight into local life is almost unique in that it is fueled by a real musical talent. He is also that rare comedian that you can use for the most conservative audience ; “no swearing, no blasphemy” are watchwords for him as he believes that you have to work to delight everyone in the audience not just the party animal. GUEST : Ian von Memerty &...

BIRCHWOOD COMES ALIVE 08.02.2019

Birchwood Comes Alive is back for Valentine’s Month! Returning from a fantastic run of shows in 2018, the 17 year old show is bringing sensational acts to the month-of-love edition. Providing the ultimate romantic evening for you and your partner, afro-soul songwriter, producer and performer, Donald will be live on stage on 15 February 2019. Back by popular demand, and supporting Donald, are gospe...

FEEL GOOD - COOL DADS FOUNDATION CELEBRATES LOVE 08.02.2019

The Cool Dads Foundation will be celebrating love with a Valentine’s Day concert featuring superstars Sjava, Amanda Black, Mlindo the Vocalist and Thando Mngomezulu. The concert takes place on Valentine’s Day at Carnival City in Brakpan. “This concert is not only about a celebration of love, but also promotion of authentic fatherhood, which is the aim of the Cool dads Foundation” says Bongani Luva...

SA HISTORY LESSON – CECILIE Lynette PALMER 07.02.2019

Mama Palmer was a true heroine of our struggle, who despite having gone through trials and tribulations continued to fight for our freedom. Following her retirement from serving in many political structures such as the United Democratic Front (UDF), the Federation of Transvaal Women (FEDTRAW) and non-governmental organizations like the Legal Resource Centre (LRC), she continued to be involved in v...

Words Of Wisdom*** WHERE THERE IS LOVE THERE IS PEACE 07.02.2019

Guest: Yvonne Kgame – Author, teacher, inspirational speaker

PARLIAMENT LOGISTICS- SONA 07.02.2019

President Cyril Ramaphosa is delivering his 2019 State Of The Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday 7 February in Cape Town. The State Of The Nation Address marks the opening of parliament for the new year. The president will address the entire country, reporting back on his administration’s progress over the past year, and then set out his administration’s agenda and priorities for the next year. Wha...

BUSINESS FORUM: DESTINY GLOBAL LOGISTICS PTY LTD 06.02.2019

Logistics Pty Ltd, has over 18 years international banking experience in local as well as international banks. Her career spans from trade operations, to selling vanilla trade products, through to structuring of trade finance deals. She has experience in training and presenting on trade related topics to delegates from various backgrounds. Boitumelo has an Honours Degree in Psychology, a Post Grad...

BEYOND THE SPOTLIGHT - ABIGAIL KUBEKA 06.02.2019

Abigail Kubeka is a legend and after over half a century in the entertainment business, legendary singer, dancer and actress is still going strong. From a young age, she showed an interest in singing. Abigail started singing with popular musicians such Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela and has performed with many others including Thandi Klaasen. In 2014, Kubeka received a Lifetime Achievement Award fro...

SOUTH AFRICA’S 1ST YEAR UNIVERSITY DROP OUTS 06.02.2019

It’s that time of the year where many varsity students are going back to varsity but not everyone is in high spirits or may be coming back. There are many reasons one may drop out of varsity; i.e. failure, financial constraints and more reasons but how well prepared is your child for varsity. Last year there was a 37.3% rate of university students drop out. How can we take down these numbers and h...

THIS ABILITY : WORLD CANCER DAY 05.02.2019

We’re in conversation with the South African National Council for the Blind about Eye Cancer (intraocular melanoma) and how it could lead to blindness. Intraocular Melanoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the eye and more often people regard this as just an irritation or a ‘common’ eye problem without realising that they’re slowly losing their eyesight. GUEST:...

I AM AN AFRICAN - The narrative ‘’Africa is corrupt 05.02.2019

Corruption emerges from many avenues, some of the identifiable causes of corruption include the negative colonial legacy, poor leadership, politics of the belly, greed and selfishness GUEST: Makhosi Amanda Gcabashe

Words Of Wisdom****MASTERY IS A SCIENCE .THREE STEPS TO MASTERY 05.02.2019

Guest: Veli Ndaba - Motivational Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur, Life and Business Coach

Protect the land from landgrabbers, Bishop to tell Mining Indaba 05.02.2019

This year the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba, taking place in Cape Town Indaba celebrates 25th years and is committed into a deal-making and investment-focused event. Investing in African Mining Indaba is solely dedicated to the successful capitalisation and development of mining interests in Africa. It’s also dedicated to supporting education, career development, sustainable development, and o...

DO GOOD - WHEELCHAIR GIVEAWAY 04.02.2019

The Disability Centre Project (DCP) is a donation project whose main aim is to make the world a better place for people with disabilities. The needs of people with disabilities are highly neglected, and if attended to, the quality of life could improve by a drastic amount. guest: Lloyd Babedi

MEN TALK: RAISING A GIRL CHILD AS A MAN / SINGLE FATHER 04.02.2019

Raising a girl child as a single dad can be quite a task. Sometimes you don’t know what to expect and some conversations may be hard to have How do you strengther your relationship with your girl child? guest: Fredrick Mamabolo – Father, Productivity Coach , Corporate strategist and Author

Words Of Wisdom 04.02.2019

Guest : Dr. Alamain Mnene – Systems Thinker and Leadership Dynamics Specialist

The Schools Infrastructure Backlog Grant (SIBG) funds the ASIDI portfolio 04.02.2019

The Accelerated Schools Infrastructure Delivery Initiative (ASIDI) aims to eradicate the Basic Safety Norms backlog in schools without water, sanitation and electricity and to replace those schools constructed from inappropriate material (mud, plankie, asbestos) to contribute towards levels of optimum learning and teaching. The Schools Infrastructure Backlog Grant (SIBG) funds the ASIDI portfolio…...

HOERSKOOL DRIEHOEK IN Vanderbijlpark TRAGEDY 04.02.2019

The recent walkway that collapsed on Friday morning at Hoerskool Driehoek in Vanderbijlpark where 4 pupils were killed and many other severely injured puts the spotlight on infrastructure and maintenance in schools. We have schools that are more than a 100 years old but how often are these schools renovated and how regular are they maintained? GUEST: Steve Mabona – Gauteng Education spokesperson

ChowDown Friday: Sochila Restaurant 01.02.2019

"Sochila" - Township slang for 'we're hanging out' Officially established in February 2007, Sochila has in its premature growth phase become one of the popular spots in Diepkloof. GUEST : Sfiso Zwane & Lindo Zwane – Co-Owner and Manager

#TheDisclaimer 01.02.2019

Alfred Adriaan is a confident comedian with a corporate background in brand management. His comedy is based on his life growing up in the rural EC (HE is from a town called Hankey, NO really) with hilarious stories that range from Public School education to his complicated relationships with the fairer sex. He is a small town boy with a colourful family background who moved to the big city. He is...

TOURISM*** FEATURE 01.02.2019

Mattanu Private Game Reserve specialises in tailor-making each package according to the guests specific needs. Our 4 star accommodation includes, deck and braai facility. We also have luxury tents with air-conditioning for the hot summer nights and underfloor heating for the chilly winter evenings. Nestled between Camel thorn trees and wildlife, you can get away from it all and relax in our luxuri...

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