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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

Is it Anti religion and anti-scripture for religious leaders to be wealthy .Is scripture against Wealth 24.05.2023

Is it Anti religion and anti-scripture for religious leaders to be wealthy .Is scripture against Wealth Guest: Moulana Sulaimaan M. Ravat. Guest:Pastor Langelihle Zuko Jadezweni-RUCC Real Life Ministries in Port-Elizabeth Guest: Pastor Silakhe Singata. Seventh-day Adventist Church and theologian

‘Irrelevant’ Muslim personal law is wheeled out before elections 24.05.2023

Once again, as we approach another national election some opportunists will talk about Muslim personal law (MPL). It is political posturing ahead of elections and vanishes instantly afterwards.   Guest: Yagyah Adams, Councillor Cape Muslim Congress

Traditional Views of Angels and Demons 15.05.2023

Dr ZuluMathabo Zulu - Historian and Cultural expert We Africans understand instinctively the stories of angelic visitations, spiritual warfare, and demonic oppression that are in the Bible. However, major differences exist between the biblical and traditional African understanding of angels and demons.  

Feature: Commercialisation of Religion 15.05.2023

Guest on the Line :Prof Magezi Elijah Baloyi Theologist Guest: Tshepo Matseba - Reputation 1st management Guest: Ps Silakhe Singata – Senior Pastor and Theologist    

What is African Spirituality, can African spirituality Coexist with other religions 09.05.2023

African spirituality is a holistic concept that stemmed from the historical, cultural and religious heritage of Africa, and includes among others, folktales, beliefs, rituals and culture. Guest: Rev Professor Musa Xulu -Cultural Expert and Pastor at Emmanuel Lutheran Community Church Guest:Bishop Joshua Maponga  - Theologian and Motivational speaker, philosopher, leader, musician, entrepreneur  

Spiritual gifts: We speak to Palm Reader on spiritual gift and how it works 09.05.2023

Guest: Mogomotsi Magwai  - Television Host and Palm Reader  Spiritual gifts: We speak to Palm Reader on spiritual gift and how it works  

Interview an author of: I fell in-love with my abuser... But God 02.05.2023

I Believe: Interview an author of: I fell in-love with my abuser... But God A true account of a little girl’s journey to becoming a woman full of traumatic twists and unwelcomed surprises that drive her to a life of self-destruction and sabotage. At the age of five, grappling with a confusing reality of being moved from her first home to a completely strange environment, she is also confronted wit...

In Actual Faith : Where does faith draw the line In family relations  and marriage? 02.05.2023

Where does faith draw the line In family relations  and marriage ? Question: What does African culture and Christianity say about marrying relatives? Guest: Lehogonolo Mazindo - Registered Counsellor | Marriage Therapist | Mental Health Practitioner | Psychology Lecturer – Representing The Cathedral of Restoration.   Guest: Khaya Ndwendwe – Historian and Cultural Expert     Leviticus 18:6-16   “No...

Faith Today: FreedomDay is celebrated annually to honour the unsung heroes and heroines who fought for freedom and contributed to the development of a society that is equal, diverse, and racial-free. 02.05.2023

FreedomDay is celebrated annually to honour the unsung heroes and heroines who fought for freedom and contributed to the development of a society that is equal, diverse, and racial-free. This year, Freedom Day coincides with the 29th anniversary of South Africa's first democratic elections. One may argue that the leading parties haven’t  achieved any notable strides yet because South Africa has ha...

Feature: I Believe 27.04.2023

Interview an author of: Makoti and the In-Laws - Love, conflict, forgiveness, acceptance and self-control?       Guest on the line: Thembi Monametsi is an award-winning author,

Faith Today: Are the new parties going to bring about change or are they pushing their own agenda? 27.04.2023

Faith Today Question: Are the new parties going to bring about change or are they pushing their own agenda?   Guest: Dr VVO - President and founder of Umsamo African Institute and the South African Healers Association        

Topic: Is external beauty alterations supported by the scripture? 27.04.2023

Topic: Is external beauty alterations supported by the scripture? Guest: Rabbi Emma Gottlieb of the Progressive Jewish Community Guest: Dr. Nthabeleng Rammile - Co-Pastors a church in Bloemfontein named Global worship centre Guest: Shaikha Basheerah Hendricks Gamieldien  

Delai Lama 17.04.2023

Myanmar Sentences Baptist Leader to 6 Years in Prison Myanmar’s military junta sentenced Hkalam Samson, the former head of the Kachin Baptist Convention, to six years in prison on charges of terrorism, unlawful association, and inciting opposition. Hkalam denies the charges, which international rights groups and the Kachin diaspora believe to be politically motivated. - APRIL 10, 2023 10:00 AM Aft...

Leadership and religion :  This past week marked major holidays for three different religions across the world — Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. For the second year in a row Ramadan, Passover and Easter Sunday occurred during the same weekend. Typically 17.04.2023

Guest: Sheikh Igsaan Taliep - Muslim Judicial Council Guest: Reverend PP Molehe - He pastors Uniting Reformed Church in Middleburg for 12 years now. He is also a Theology lecturer. Guest: Rabbi Naftali Silver - Sephardi Hebrew Congregation of Cape Town This past week marked major holidays for three different religions across the world — Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. For the second year in a ro...

Religion shapes some of the most controversial decisions that governments need to make: access to abortion, same-sex marriage, the death penalty and the legal status of sex work. Indeed, it is likely that most voters across the world consider religion to 27.03.2023

Guest on line: : David Jeffery Schwikkard, PhD Candidate (Theology and Religious Studies), King's College London God and politics in South Africa: the ruling ANC’s winning strategy Published: February 28, 2023 3.57pm SAST   Religion shapes some of the most controversial decisions that governments need to make: access to abortion, same-sex marriage, the death penalty and the legal status of sex wor...

Feature: I Believe 27.03.2023

Guest on the line: Pearl Osa (born c. 1978-79) is a 43-year-old author, YouTuber, former Mrs South Africa semi-finalist, and personal life coach. She also mentors parents on home-schooling through several social media platforms   Feature: I Believe Interview an author of: Marriage Gods Way :This is a workbook, prayer manual and warfare guide focused on educating the Body of Christ on the original...

Leadership and religion 27.03.2023

Why Is Homophobia In Africa So Widespread? Uganda's new law that calls for life imprisonment for gay sex is part of a wider crackdown against LGBTQ+ rights that is particularly harsh on the African continent.   Uganda has just passed a law that allows for life imprisonment for same-sex sexual relations, punishing even the "promotion" of homosexuality. Under the authoritarian regime of Yoweri Musev...

I Believe: Interview an author OF My Journey to Beautiful 13.03.2023

Interview an author OF My Journey to Beautiful  Follow the story of a forty one year old, mother of ten biological children, and pastor's wife who enters a beauty pageant after almost a decade of detoxing from the slay and beauty culture. The story takes you through twists and turns of how she ran in the pageant during a pandemic and fell pregnant with her eleventh child. Learn how she fought hard...

On Thursday the Defend Our Democracy campaign launched its national document on democratic renewal. 13.03.2023

On Thursday the Defend Our Democracy campaign launched its national document on democratic renewal. Guest on the line:Rev Moss Ntlha- General Secretary of the Evangelical Alliance of South Africa (TEASA) and the  pastor  of a church in Mohlakeng ‘Democracy is under attack like never before in the democratic dispensation of our country. Throughout South Africa, evil questions are being asked about...

Leadership and religion:  Role of religion in schools most schools have stopped Scripture Union , We also look at the low stadnards to pass grades introduced by Government ,How can we improve education in schools and role of religion to in improving acade 13.03.2023

Role of religion in schools most schools have stopped Scripture Union , We also look at the low stadnards to pass grades introduced by Government ,How can we improve education in schools and role of religion to in improving academic standards   - SA’s dysfunctional public education system remains the elephant in the room during discussions about development, writes Mmusi Maimane.   Overpopulated c...

Leadership and religion: What do spiritual texts/Scriptures say about Leadership? 27.02.2023

How does religion impact leadership today? What are the opportunities and pitfalls for society at large? How can we constructively engage with religion?   These questions lie at the core of this project. In order to answer them, we conducted a 18-month study that involved a literature screening, over 30 interviews with religious leaders of secular organizations in Germany, and a workshop with 15 c...

Pastor dies after trying to emulate Jesus by fasting 40 days 27.02.2023

  A pastor in Mozambique has died after trying to fast for 40 days, emulating what Christ is said to have done in the Bible.   Francisco Barajah, founder of the Santa Trindade Evangelical Church, died at a hospital in the city of Beira, where he was evacuated in critical condition.   After 25 days without food or water, he had lost weight to the point where he could not stand up. He was aged 39.  ...

Feature: I Believe 27.02.2023

Interview an author who writes from a faith perspective “A Fathers daughter” - by Swastika Juggernath   Guest on the line: Swastika Juggernath, the author of the book “A Fathers daughter”

Grieving  /Mourning Rituals – Hindu Faith 30.01.2023

Guest: Pundit Rishi Maharaj - South African Hindu Maha Sabha   How does the Hindu Community grieve?      

Thousands of Afghans held protests on Friday to express anger after a far-right politician publicly set fire to the Koran in Sweden last week. 30.01.2023

Guest: Professor Farid Esack - South African scholar of Islam at the University of Johannesburg Thousands of Afghans held protests on Friday to express anger after a far-right politician publicly set fire to the Koran in Sweden last week. This evening with reflect on just that, aiming to understand from our conversation.          

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