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Music of Africa

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Music of Africa” is a riveting and culturally enriching radio show that celebrates the rich musical heritage of the African continent. The show aims to educate, entertain, and connect listeners with the diverse rhythms, melodies, and stories that define African music. Each episode of Music of Africa takes listeners on a mesmerizing sonic journey through the various regions of Africa, exploring the vibrant soundscape and highlighting the unique genres, artists, and instruments that have shaped African music

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SAfm

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Religion

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www.sabc.co.za

Latest episode

Apr 21, 2026

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Episodes

How do religious books define hate speech?What does religion consider hate speech? 11.10.2020

19:05 Topic: Should the reading of scripture on homosexulity in the house of God be considered hate speech? How do religious books define hate speech? What is considered hate speech by religious scripture? Guest: Sheikh Rafeek Hassan-Founder And director of the Islamic Interfaith Research Institute (IFRI) Guest: Kully Ziphethe-Member of the Baha’i Faith Guest: Rev Nokuthula Dhladhla - Project offi...

What is the Bible's position on alcohol consumption? 04.10.2020

Guest: Bishop Joshua Maponga – Fighter of Spiritual colonialism and cultural activist Guest on the phone: Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Israelite

IS YOUR HOLY BOOK A HUMAN RIGHTS BOOK? DOES IT SUPPORT THE HUMAN RIGHTS FOR EVERYONE? 27.09.2020

Guest: Sheikh Rafeek Hassan - Founder And director of IIFRI Guest: Rev Mautji Pataki, Minister of the Uniting Presbyterian Church In Southern Africa, Chairman of the Ethical Foundation for Leadership Excellence and the Past General Secretary of South African Council of Churches (SACC). Guest: Swami Vedanand Saraswati, Senior Hindu Monk and Spiritual Head of the Arya Samaj South Africa

What’s the significance of using Alcohol in African Traditional religious practices? 20.09.2020

Guest: Kgoshi Mathupa Mokoena of @CONTRALESA Guest: Phephisile Maseko National coordinator @THO_Healers

Is there such a thing as African Christianity? 13.09.2020

Today we have a discussion following up on last week’s discussion where we asked: Can African traditions, customs, rites and practices co-exist with Christianity? Should they? We had this discussion s part of our heritage month discussions. Guest: Sibongile Mlangeni - the Producer and Host of Initiating Insight with Sibongile that advocates for the Freedom of the Mind, Social Justice, Reconciliati...

Can African traditions, customs, rites and practices co-exist with Christianity? Should they? 06.09.2020

Guest: Sibongile Mlangeni - The Producer and Host of Initiating Insight with Sibongile that advocates for the Freedom of the Mind, Social Justice, Reconciliation, Peace and Prosperity for All. She is spiritual. Guest: Pastor Solomon Ashoms - Journalist, Christian activist and Director of Mercy , a support platform for those sexually abused within the church. Guest: Bishop Joshua Maponga - Fighter...

What does scripture say about the rights of women?Islam / Hindu faiths 30.08.2020

Guest: Dr Taj Hargey – Founder of the Open Mosque Guest: Arthi shanand - Vedic Priest (Speaking on the Vedas)

DOES THE BIBLE/TORAH SUPPORT THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN? WHAT DOES YOUR SCRIPTURE SAY ABOUT THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN? 23.08.2020

Guest: Rev Nokuthula Dhladhla - Project officer SANERELA+ (South African Network of Religious Leaders living with or personal affected by HIV and AIDS) I work on a UN Women Trust Project – ‘ending violence against Women and Girls’. Also Ambassador of Global Interfaith Network (GIN) for people of all sexes, sexual orientation and gender expressions. A member of Circle of Concerned African Women The...

WHAT SHOULD BE THE ROLE THAT RELIGIOUS LEADERS SHOULD PLAY TO FIGHT CORRUPTION IN THE COUNTRY? 16.08.2020

Guest: Reverend Kenneth Meshoe, the president of the African Christian Democratic Party Guest : Proffessor Farid Essack – Proffessor in religion studies at the University of Johannesburg and a board member of Africa for Palestine Guest: Kully Ziphethe – Member of the Bahai Faith

What motivates Rev Moema's theology on same sex relationships, marriage & advises him on marrying of same sex couples? 09.08.2020

Guest: Reverend Tebo Moema

Should Civil Servants, Considering Their Religious Beliefs And Rights, Have The Option To Say No To Marry Same Sex 02.08.2020

Guest: Pastor Michael Swain - Ordained Pastor of Every Nation Ministry and Executive Director of Freedom of religion of South Africa (For SA) Guest: Reverend Tebo Moema – LGBTIQ and Christian Leader Guest: Easton Zinhumwe - Evangelist who is a Hebrew Israelite

IF GOD ALLOWS EVIL THINGS TO HAPPEN, IS HE A GOOD GOD? WHY DOES HE ALLOW BAD OR EVIL THINGS TO HAPPEN? 26.07.2020

Guest : Ras Thau Thau Haramanuba - President of the Rastafari United Front. Guest : Sheikh Thapelo Amad – Chief Whip of the Al Jamah ah party and City of Johannesburg councilor Guests: Pastor Peter Maphanga – Evangelist Pastor who conducts crusades

DOES THE HOUSE OF GOD HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PEOPLE, OR DO THE PEOPLE HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO THE HOUSE OF GOD? 19.07.2020

Guest : Pastor Joshua Maponga – Cultural Activist, Writer, fighter of spiritual colonialism. Guest: Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Israelite Guest: Moulana Abbas Mkhize – Muslim Theologian

Are Parents Allowed To Force Their Children Into A Certain Religion, And If They Can / Should They Be Forced To Church? 12.07.2020

Guest on the phone: TihalelYah Mothusi - An African Hebrew Yisralite Guest: Sheikh Rafeek Hassan - Founder And director of Islamic Interfaith Research Institute(IIFRI) Guest: Kully Ziphethe - Member of the Baha’i Faith

WHAT GOVERNS THE BELIEFS OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN SATANIC CHURCH? 05.07.2020

Guest: Riaan Swiegelaar Co-Founder and Reverend of the South African Satanic Church.

Ahead Of Israel’s Plan To Annex Parts Of The Westbank There Have Been Many Oppositions To This 28.06.2020

Ahead Of Israel’s Plan To Annex Parts Of The Westbank There Have Been Many Oppositions To This. What Would A Just Resolution To The Challenges Faced Be For All Involced? Guest : Proffessor Farid Essack – Proffessor in religion studies at the University of Johannesburg and a board member of Africa for Palestine Guest : Yishai Fleisher – International spokesperson for the Jewish Community of Hebron,...

Does organized religion appeal to the youth today? 21.06.2020

Guest : Reality Theophilus - Minister/Evangelist of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Guest: Yahuseph Bar Yaakov - Youth Hebrew Yisralite Guest: Siphesihle Tshabalala - Author of ‘Searching My Africa’ and a theologian who insist on spiritual beliefs and practices that enhance the inherent African forms of spirituality

SHOULD GOVERNMENT PROVIDE ECONOMIC RELIEF FOR RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS? 14.06.2020

Guest : Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Israelite Guest: Iraj Abedian – Member of the Bahai Faith and CEO of Pan-African Investments and Research Services Guest: Pastor Gerald Mohlabe is a professional speaker on leadership, he is a business consultant, an entrepreneur and a senior pastor of Revival Rain Centre based in Brakpan, East of Johannesburg

Should religious houses be responsible financially for women/men of God), even during the pandemic? 07.06.2020

Scripturally, who is responsible financially for men/women of God? During the pandemic, many pastors / priests have said they have dedicated their lives to God and don’t have any other income, and rely on the house of the Lord through offerings and other means. Should the congregants be responsible for the salaries of the men/women of God in this instance? In the economic times we live in, should...

Is religion really an essential service? 31.05.2020

Religious gatherings are set to resume in the country under #Level3Lockdown. Ramaphosa said churches, mosques and synagogues may resume religious services as long as these were limited to 50 people. Guest: Nkosi Mwelo Nonkonyane - Contralesa and Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders chair Guest: Apostle Dr Guest: Shaik Talib

FUNERAL CUSTOMS IN RELIGION AND COVID 19 17.05.2020

What are the current dictates of how funerals should be conducted, according to religion? The world has changed the way it buries, mourns and conducts funerals due to the covid-19 pandemic, What impacts does this have on the future of how different religion conducts funerals? Will this redefine funeral practices post the pandemic? Guest : Pastor Joshua Maponga - Cultural Activist, Writer, fighter...

If man is made from Sand/Water, where does DNA come from? 10.05.2020

Guest: Pastor Solomon Ashoms – Journalist, Christian activist and Director of Mercy , a support platform for those sexually abused within the church Guest on the phone: Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Israelite Guest: Sheikh Rafeek Hassan-Founder And director of IIFRI

Can or Should Religion Be Portrayed In Art? If So? Are The Limits To How And To What Extent? 03.05.2020

Guest: Pastor Solomon Ashoms – Journalist, Christian activist and Director of Mercy , a support platform for those sexually abused within the church Guest : Easton Zinhumwe – Evangelist who is a Hebrew Israelite Guest : Ras Thau Thau Haramanuba - President of the Rastafari United Front

Do religious people within any given Religion, over time, Change Their Interpretation Of scripture, As Time Changes? 26.04.2020

Do religious people within any given Religion, over time, Change or adapt Their Interpretation Of scripture, As Time Changes? To Allow For Things Which A Certain Time May Have Not Been Accepted? E.G, Women Should Not Lead Men (For Example We See Women Pastors or Same sex marriage) Guest : Dr Taj Hargey - Founder of the Open Mosque Guest : Ashwin Trikamjee - President of the Hindu Maha Sabha

IS SEX BEFORE MARRIAGE REALLY REALISTIC? - DOES RELIGION HAVE A STRATEGY TO REMAIN CHASTE IN THESE DAY AND AGE? 19.04.2020

Guest: Rabbi Julia Margolis –Chairman of the South African Centre for Religious Equality and Diversity (SACRED) Guest : Sheikh Thapelo Amad – Chief Whip of the Al Jamah ah party and City of Johannesburg councilor(TBC) Guest : Father Benjamin SITHATHU – Lecturer and formator, teaching Sexual ethics, bioethics and Ministerial ethics

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