Life Happens

GUEST : Raymond Perrier – Director of the Denis Hurley Centre in Durban (he’s a PhD Theology student and a columnist for the national catholic newspaper – The Southern Cross

Nestled in the heart of Maboneng, CHE Argentine Grill is home to the best in authentic Argentinian cuisine and embodies the story of two friends from the “Rio de la Plata”. The story starts a few years back where the duo brought together by their love and passion for authentic Argentinian cuisine and the happy-go-lucky spirit that comes with enjoying a hearty meal. GUEST: Oscar Faraldo and Bernard...

Upcoming comic Nonto Rubushe prides herself in upgrading her father from being a taxi driver to the "famous girl's dad". Even though her dad Mondlana has been a taxi driver for years, Nonto R (her stage name) says her new-found fame has brought a sense of pride to her family name. "My father is from Mozambique and his surname is Mondlana. When they first came here (South Africa), they changed thei...

Come and experience this stylish 5 star guest house in Nelspruit. Built on a granite dome you can enjoy breathtaking views from the main lodge over the indigenous forest and a murmuring mountain stream that runs through the lush garden. The lodge is located in a quiet suburb and borders the nature reserve on both sides of the tar road. Guest : Lucia Ndlazi – Manager at Leaves Lodge and Spa

Recently Seventeen young boys lost their lives in the Eastern Cape while two others died in the North West and the Western Cape since the summer initiation season began in November. What measures should be put in place to ensure that traditional circumcisions in SA are safer? GUESTS: Kgoshi Mathupa Mokoena - President at CONTRALESA GUEST: Obed Bapela – Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and...

Recently Seventeen young boys lost their lives in the Eastern Cape while two others died in the North West and the Western Cape since the summer initiation season began in November. What measures should be put in place to ensure that traditional circumcisions in SA are safer? GUEST : Obed Bapela – Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

The cruelty that wives are subjected to when they visit their in-laws over the festive season? Why do some wives dread going home during the festive season – why do in-laws feel the need to subject their brides to harsh conditions (i.e. spring clean, cooking, laundry, baby-sitting) Guest: Mmagauta Zwane – Life teacher and Marriage counselor and founder of the Marriage School Guest: Mamanese Mathul...

INVESTING OUR TIME RESOURCES, ENERGY AND TALENTS ON WHAT MATTERS Guest: Yvonne Kgame – Author, teacher, inspirational speaker

Child marriages have been a major issue in Africa and the causes are common. Parents may marry off their daughter due to poverty or out of fear for their safety as well as cultural norms. Child marriage violates the rights of children and it affects both boys and girls, but it is more common among girls. What more need to be done in order to end child marriages across Africa? GUEST: Nana Ngobese -...

GUEST : Thulani Thabethe - Marketing and Sales Genius and Founder of 2Larnie Solutions, a sales and marketing company that is young, dynamic and black empowered business

Vatiswa Ndara is a South African radio personality and actress who is best known for both her radio news reading as well performances in various TV shows, especially Home Affairs. She's read the news for radio stations such as Radio Transkei, Radio Bob, Kaya fm, Metro FM, 5FM and Highveld Stereo. When Vatiswa was offered the role of Ma'mfundisi in Generations, she was presented a platform where sh...

Guest : Billy Selekane - Author, Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Facilitator and Executive Chairman of The Billy Selekane Group

GUEST : Mawethu Nkosana - Human Rights Activist (he has received and is giving black tax

Adjusting to life with a disability can be a difficult transition. We all tend to take our health for granted—until it’s gone. Keeping healthy, fit and active is important for ones well-being. How can one to stay fit and active when living with a disability? GUEST : Kgothatso Montjane – SA Wheelchair Champion. In 2018, she became the first black South African woman to compete at Wimbledon

While many of us gear up for Christmas celebrations, a significant number of Africans (even in the diaspora) will celebrate KWANZAA. Kwanzaa is built on harvest celebrations that are indigenous to Africa and over the years, it has become an important season to unite African communities and families. We find out more about the Kwanzaa celebrations this year and why it (Kwanzaa) forms an integral pa...

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

The festive season road accident death toll is mounting across the country. In the latest incident, three people died instantly in an accident in the Eastern Cape on Monday morning, with more than a dozen injured. What are the contributing factors to road carnages and how do we deal with them? GUEST: Layton Beard - Automobile Association spokesperson

TLC Children's Home has announcement that they will be closing down. This is a home that we have spent quite a bit of time at and the children have simply stolen our hearts. The thought of the children losing their home is utterly heart breaking and simply couldn’t stand by and not do more. Mission to provide a refuge for any baby or child in need of care whether they have been abandoned, neglecte...

Cool Dad Foundation is a non-profit organization that was established in 2012 by Bongani Luvalo and a network of friends in Kwa-Thema, located in the East Rand after the realisation that many fathers play very little active role in the development and upbringing of their children. This foundation was formed to respond directly and indirectly to this discourse. This Foundation seeks to address issu...

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

Ángela Ponce Camacho is a Spanish model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Spain 2018. Ponce made history on June 29, 2018, as the first transgender woman to ever be crowned Miss Spain. She represented her country at Miss Universe 2018, as the first transgender contestant competing for the title she did not make it to the final round of 20 at the 2018 Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Tha...

Vero’s Cakes is a fully black owned independent bakery with experience in baking of assorted cakes, muffins, cookies and biscuits. Vero’s Cakes started its first commercial operation in a small makeshift garage in 2004 with little capital and few staff made up of mainly family members. Today, Vero’s Cakes has grown into a flourishing bakery business with an increasingly growing clientele. From the...

A secret gem located in the rural village of Ha-Ramantsha, South West of the Louis Trichardt CBD. Kone Village Boutique Lodge is a 4-Star graded Lodge, perfect for those who would like to kick back from their busy schedule and entertain their thoughts and inner peace. We offer luxury accommodation, each room (standard - presidential) unique with a theme. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served, we h...

Hebron Primary School in North West will on the 14th of December be officially renamed Ontlametse Phalatse Primary School. Phalatse was the fist black girl to be diagnosed with Progeria – a rare genetic condition. There is no doubt that the best education is what Ontlametse would have loved to give for her community as christmas gift. Previously described as a “pint-sized dynamite”, she was visite...

For Afrikaners, 16 December was commemorated as the Day of the Vow, also known as Day of the Covenant or Dingaan's dag (Dingaan's Day). The Day of the Vow was a religious holiday commemorating the Voortrekker victory over the Zulus at the Battle of Blood River in 1838, and is still celebrated by some Afrikaners. Digaan’s day was a word to describe what actually happened on the 16 December. What ha...