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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

#ChowDownFriday 04.01.2019

The Atlantic Express Train Restaurant is steeped in History. It is synonymous with Sea Point. Everybody knows it as a landmark in Sea Point. The Atlantic Express Train Restaurant is a carefully restored railway carriage based on the theme of a dining coach, it is a prominent landmark and highly successful restaurant on Sea Point`s busy Regent Road. The Atlantic Express Train Restaurant has become...

TheDisclaimer – Marc Lottering 04.01.2019

Lottering has been the recipient of several prestigious awards along the way. His self-scripted one-man shows, which often feature his unique and popular characters, continue to play to packed houses. GUEST (Sea Point Studio): MARC LOTTERING hails from Cape Town, and is one of South Africa’s top comedians. He has been in the funny business for 16 years and continues to keep audiences in stitches a...

ArtJamming 04.01.2019

Art Jamming is for all ages. It’s a place where you can choose a canvas, grab some paints and get to creating. You can expect lessons on how to create your unique art and much more. Materials will be provided. There’s plenty of inspiration provided and you get to take your unique artwork home. Bring the whole family to experience this unique event. Guest: Cindy Mullah – Owner of Artjamming at Melr...

Wood Paintball 04.01.2019

The original Woods Paintball Range was established in 2008 and operated until 2014. Due to the significant construction and development of the Riversands Incubation Hub it was closed temporarily. It has now been re-opened and is still located on Riversands Farm, now known as Riversands Commercial Park. The Range is situated just 10 minutes North of Fourways Shopping Mall in Johannesburg, South Afr...

Finding and interpreting luck 04.01.2019

How do we interpret luck and all that comes with it? Are we so obsessed with superstitious beliefs and ridding ourselves of bad luck, then we even miss out on moments of luck? Does luck fall on anyone or does one have to behave in a certain way to attract it? GUEST: Sister Prativa Daya – Brahma Kumaris teacher of meditation

Finding and interpreting luck 04.01.2019

How do we interpret luck and all that comes with it? Are we so obsessed with superstitious beliefs and ridding ourselves of bad luck, then we even miss out on moments of luck? Does luck fall on anyone or does one have to behave in a certain way to attract it? GUEST: Sister Prativa Daya – Brahma Kumaris teacher of meditation

RelationshipDesk - Restoring trust after infidelity 03.01.2019

Discovering infidelity in a relationship is shocking and very painful, especially after years of marriage or a long-term relationship. Building trust after that is never easy. How can you restore trust after infidelity in a relationship? GUEST: Vanessa Mogorosi - Consciousness Coach and Lightarian Reiki Master

History of the oldest liberation movement in Africa – The ANC 03.01.2019

Founded on 8 January 1912 by John Langalibalele Dube in Bloemfontein as the South African Native National Congress (SANNC), its primary mission was to give voting rights to black and mixed-race Africans and, from the 1940s, to end apartheid. The ANC originally attempted to use nonviolent protests to end apartheid, however, the Sharpeville massacre resulted in the deaths of 69 black Africans and co...

Dealing with the psychological impact of the matric results 03.01.2019

Thousands of matriculants will know their fate tomorrow and this time of the year is usually accompanied by scores of suicide because children do not know how to cope with not making it. How do parents support their children at this time of the year? Some might not get bursaries, others might not have done well enough to get university entrance and others might have to write supplementary exams. G...

#Beyond The Spotlight 02.01.2019

DJ Tira (real name Mthokozisi Khathi) is a South African DJ, entrepreneur and producer/kwaito artist known for launching the careers of artists including DJ Fisherman, DJ C'ndo and Big Nuz through his music label Afrotainment. Originally from Hlabisa, he moved to Durban in 1995 to study Human Resources at the University of Natal. While studying he developed an interest in DJ'ing, bought his first...

Paying tribute to Mish Mapetla 02.01.2019

Guest: PULAPULA Mothibi (former station manager at Lesedi fm - he recruited Mish Mapetla)

Money in 2019: will your finances remain a mess? 02.01.2019

Now is the time to start making your financial plans for 2019. You’ve been through the festive season, you’ve envied those who went on holiday (because they had budgeted), you’ve been through the 2018 storm… how are you going to ensure that you 2019 festive is fun and you won’t feel guilty about spending? guest: Ilze Alberts - psychologist and human behaviour specialist. She's also resident psycho...

MZOLI'S PLACE 31.12.2018

Mzoli's in Gugulethu came from humble beginnings, when owner Mzoli Ngcawuzele started selling meat from a garage in 2003. Since then it’s become a popular hangout in Cape Town endorsed by famous faces such as DJ Fresh and TV chef Jamie Oliver. Here’s one writer’s experience of hanging out at Mzoli’s on a Sunday – one of the restaurant’s busiest days. Guest: Sisanda Mangele Ngcawuzele from Mzolis P...

The growing popularity of Henna and Body Art 31.12.2018

For anyone who is a fan of body art but too wary to take the leap of permanent ink, there is an alternative that’s been around for centuries—henna. There are many different henna designs that stem from rich traditions in India, Africa, and the Middle East. And today, you can create your very own henna tattoo using readily available henna tattoo kits. We find out more about the origins of Henna and...

DO GOOD CAMPAIGN - THE TRANSPORT EDUCATION TRAINING AUTHORITY (TETA) LAUNCHES ROAD SAFETY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN 31.12.2018

Even though the road death toll data shows a decrease, one life lost on South Africa’s roads is one too many. It is with this background that the Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) will also adding its voice and joining other stakeholders in the transport sector to reinforce awareness about the importance of road safety over the festive season. TETA’s road safety campaign was launched a...

ANIMAL SAFETY ON NEW YEARS EVE 31.12.2018

With the festive season around the corner, occasions such as Christmas and New Year’s Eve are often celebrated with firecrackers. It is no secret that fireworks can upset animals. How do we ensure animals are safe this evening? GUEST : Allan Perrins - Spokesperson for the Animal Welfare Society of SA

THE DISCALIMER - COMEDIAN 28.12.2018

A newcomer from Paarl, Lindy has rocketed to success, winning the Savanna ‘Show us Your Apples’ Open Mic 2017 showdown, representing as the only female to make the finals – and then of course, beating out stiff competition and more experienced comedians to win the title. After a comparatively short amount of time, Lindy has already started making her mark and carving out a niche in SA comedy, perf...

BEACH SAFETY 28.12.2018

It's the festive season, a time when holidaymakers are flocking to beaches for some relaxation. While this may be an opportunity to relax and have fun at the beach, remember that accidents can happen at any time. How can we keep safe on our beaches with the most hectic December/January week? Guest: Craig Lambinon- Sea Rescue's Spokesperson

SOWETO THEATRE IN COLOURS COUNTDOWN TO 2019 28.12.2018

Soweto Theatre, in partnership with Jozi FM, beings you Soweto in Colours Countdown to 2019, with 2 Stages, 20 DJs, fireworks display and Jozi FM Live Broadcast. Limited cooler boxes allowed at R100 per cooler box. No sales at the door GUEST: Nomsa Mazwai - General Manager, Soweto Theatre

RELATIONSHIP CORNER - FESTIVE FLINGS 27.12.2018

At this time of the year people disperse and we find ourselves in different parts of the country. Many people find themselves in places where they are not familiar with the community and they become the ‘new kid on the block’. This sometimes leads to new romance / flings / love being explored – the December Fling! How prevalent are December fling? Can they get dangerous? And how long, on average,...

TIPS ON HOW TO PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM HARM THIS FESTIVE SEASON 27.12.2018

For many of us who are on holiday, it’s essential to protect and take care of our skin. With sun exposure, sand on the beach, dust and many other factors that could damage the skin. How can you protect your skin this festive season? GUEST: Dr Nandipha Sekeleni– Medical Doctor and Founder of Optimum Medical Solutions

ROAD SAFETY UPDATE 27.12.2018

With the festive season being so busy and with so many lives lost of SA roads. We get an update on how our roads are looking. GUEST: Ms Makoma Makhurupetje – MEC for Transport and Community safety in Limpopo GUEST: Kwanele Ncalane – Spokesperson for KWAZULU-NATAL Transport, Community Safety and Liaison

Feel Good Story 24.12.2018

Sazi Fakude is building a home for a destitute child headed family in Mpophomeni, KZN. After seeing a story about a girl who was taking care of five younger siblings, he decided to step up by inviting his fellow ‘elite’ friends to a Ten-Thousand-Rands donation challenge but only one person took up the challenge. The family has since been relocated to Pietermaritzburg until the house is complete. A...

#AmaJita – Recognizing good male role models in the rural areas 24.12.2018

When one goes to the rural areas (emakhaya), how much wisdom do we take in from the elders and the uncles? Do we recognize the values and knowledge that we could get from the many role models that we’ll be meeting in the homesteads? GUEST : Reverend Bafana Khumalo - Director of Strategic Partnerships at Sonke GUEST : Kabelo Chabalala – Founder of the Young men Movement

How not to lose your sanity at this time of the year 24.12.2018

The summer holidays are in full swing and with children at home from school and all the Silly Season craziness it is very easy to lose yourself. We find out more about the flow experience and its values. Guest : Timea Kulcsar - Life coach and founder and facilitator of the Flow Experience

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