Nongcebo McKenzie: The Podcast

The University of KwaZulu-Natal School of Clinical Medicine is hosting a series of conversations to honour the institution's  Alumni legends in Medicine under the leadership of Professor Ncoza Dlova, dean and head of the school. Dr Mathume Josepth ‘Joe’ Phahla   trained as a medical doctor at the then University of Nata and has been the  Minister of Health of South Africa since August 2021. H...

On this episode of The Podcast  Nongcebo Vukile McKenzie   is in conversation with Ndumi Hadebe.  "Ndumi is a published author of Handle Black Tax Like a Pro – Setting Boundaries,  Improving Relationships and Achieving Freedom, a book about how to strike a healthy balance of helping family or relatives while allowing space for personal financial goals - through the practice of healthy boundar...

On this episode of The Podcast  Nongcebo Vukile McKenzie   is in conversation with Slindile Khanyile, author of  Longevity - The Story of Dudu 'Lady D' Khoza. "Longevity tells the remarkable story of Khoza, one of South Africa’s most prominent broadcasters whose work over time had transcended beyond the airwaves, to the  practical service of communities that shaped much of who she i...

The guest on on this episode of The Podcast is Sbu Ngubane .   He is the author of several books including 'Yesterday I Cried' and 'Disruption'.  S’bu Ngubane is an author, a speaker and teacher of the Word. He is also a senior executive in the Provincial Government, Province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, where he has served in different capacities, including being Chief-of-S...

On this episode of The Podcast  Nongcebo Vukile McKenzie sits down with Dr Sipho Sithole ; the author of Maye! Maye! The History & Heritage of the Kwa Mai Mai Market. "Kwa Mai Mai is the embodiment of everything Johannesburg is meant to be – the City of Gold, a place where dreams deferred come true. It is a constellation of people’s cultures, imbued with beautiful memories of life in vill...

On this episode of The Podcast  Nongcebo Vukile McKenzie sits down with  Ndabezinhle Mabuya as he shares his journey with addiction. He is the author of "A Destructive Way of Living: The Misguided Lust for Recreation"  and "Beyond Addiction: Finding Hope & Solace",  which draw on his experiences with the aim of helping others. "On his path to recovery from an ideal lif...

On this episode of The Podcast  Nongcebo Vukile McKenzie sits down with  Ndabezinhle Mabuya as he shares his journey with addiction. He is the author of "A Destructive Way of Living: The Misguided Lust for Recreation"  and "Beyond Addiction: Finding Hope & Solace",  which draw on his experiences with the aim of helping others. "On his path to recovery from an ideal lif...

 On this episode of The Podcast  Nongcebo Vukile McKenzie   is in conversation with Professor Evangeline Bonisiwe Zungu;  a respected author and academic.  Her recent book is entitled 'Zulu Names, Polygyny and Gender Politics in Traditional Societies'. "This book provides illuminating insight into Zulu polygynous families. It examines how Zulu anthroponyms used in respect of the liv...

Tshepang Mokgokong , the Provincial Manager of the Commission for Gender Equality in Limpopo is a guest on this episode of the podcast.  In conversation with Nongcebo Vukile McKenzie Tshepang shares the insights that have been gathered by the CGE  on the pressures that men face due to patriarchy.  Technical Editing: Sibusiso ‘Dust’ Nkosi Studio: United Rhythms Recording Studios Host: Nongcebo Vuki...

On this episode of The Podcast  Nongcebo Vukile McKenzie   is in conversation with poet Moonlight Zanele Ngubane.  A conversation about poetry became a conversation about how we evolve and heal.  Moonlight has published 3 books of her poetry: 1. A Piece of Moonlight- My Poetry Moves (This book was nominated for Best Poetry Book in The Book Behind Awards 2021) 2. A Piece of Moonlight – Poetic Heali...

Zanele Ncwane, the Provincial Manager of the Commission for Gender Equality in KwaZulu Natal is a guest on this episode of the podcast. In conversation with Nongcebo Vukile McKenzie Zanele  shares insights, as gathered by the CGE, on why people stay in the cycle of abusive relationships.  Technical Editing: Sibusiso ‘Dust’ Nkosi Studio: United Rhythms Recording Studios Host: Nongcebo Vukile McKenz...

Dr Ella Ford Mthethwa is a businesswoman and a qualified dietician who is a passionate advocate for women's physical and mental wellness. She is a guest on this episode of the podcast , talking about navigating the challenges of corporate South Africa, the subject of her book Perfect Landing, Wrong Airport.  Technical Editing: Sibusiso ‘Dust’ Nkosi Studio: United Rhythms Recording Studios Hos...

On this episode of The Podcast  Nongcebo Vukile McKenzie   is in conversation with Thembisa Luthuli author  of the book "Healing Financial Trauma-Gateway to Wealth".  Thembisa Luthuli (Mrs. L), A Certified Financial Planner & Wealth Advisor with a Diploma in Financial Coaching as well as experience spanning over 8 years. She is a Principal Wealth Advisor of the PSG Wealth | Westville...

The University of KwaZulu-Natal School of Clinical Medicine is hosting a series of conversations to honour the institution's  Alumni legends in Medicine under the leadership of Professor Ncoza Dlova, dean and head of the school. Professor Miriam Adhikari is a physician and scientist specialising in paediatrics with a focus on neonatology. She is Emeritus Professor at the University of KwaZulu...

Nongcebo Vukile McKenzie sits down with the popular, legendary Ukhozi FM Traffic and Road Safety Presenter  Ayanda Msweli and his daughter Ntando. This is a very honest and open conversation about how they have rebuilt their fractured relationship and how they continue to nurture their bond. Swapping their roles in the family home to colleagues, this father and daughter team runs the Ayanda Msweli...

On this episode of The Podcast  Nongcebo Vukile McKenzie   is in conversation with Terry Angelos author  of the book White Trash - My Year As A High-Class Call Girl . "Raised during the Rhodesian bush war in the 1970s and then immigrating to South Africa at the age of 11, Terry is shaped by a white culture that is racist, unstable, privileged and deeply divided. Her childhood appears idyllic...

On this episode of The Podcast  with    Nongcebo Vukile McKenzie   Phumlani Mbatha (Employee Wellness Specialist) shares insights about how our family dynamics shape who we are. The conversation explores how we interact with people in various contexts and how that primarily is influenced by the circumstances surrounding our family dynamics, especially in childhood. Technical Editing : Sibusiso &ap...

On this episode of The Podcast  with    Nongcebo Vukile McKenzie   Ntombezinhle Buthelezi shares her story, as a contributing author to the book Journeys : A Collection of Stories of Trials and Triumph. Ntombezinhle, also known as Zinhle is the author of story number 6 in Journeys, titled the Healing Run. She is a proud mother of three and enjoys spending time with God, reading, travelling and out...

Mpume Mbambo is a guest on this episode of The Podcast  with    Nongcebo Vukile McKenzie   as a contributing author to the book Journeys : A Collection of Stories of Trials and Triumph. Mpume shares her journey of grieving after losing her mother to cancer.  The vibrant Mpume Mbambo is one of two siblings and is a mother of two herself. She survived a difficult childhood which moulded her and prep...

 Thando Pato is a guest on this episode of The Podcast.  She shares with    Nongcebo Vukile McKenzie   her journey to sobriety which is the subject of her book 'On the Rocks Memoir of a High- Functioning Alcoholic' "Thirty-nine-year-old Thando is living in total denial about her drinking. On the surface her life looks aspirational – great job, apartment, snazzy car. But behind the f...

The University of KwaZulu-Natal School of Clinical Medicine is hosting a series of conversations to honour the institution's  Alumni legends in Medicine under the leadership of Professor Ncoza Dlova, dean and head of the school. Professor Mochichi Samuel Mokgokong, the first black South African to qualify as a neurosurgeon in 1987, and Professor Lizo Mazwai, an emiritus professor of surgery,...

Author Brent Meersman   is a guest on this episode of The Podcast. He shares with    Nongcebo Vukile McKenzie   his experience of growing up with a mother who has schizophrenia, which is the subject of his book 'A Childhood Made Up - Living With My Mother's Madness'.     "My mother's life was a constant battle with a tragic, debilitating mental condition, hardly understood...

Dynamic and vibrant Ntombizamasala Hlophe is changing the way we look at and talk about " black tax ". She joins Nongcebo Vukile McKenzie on this episode of The Podcast to talk about how we can look at black tax as less of a tax and more of an emancipating family and community system. Technical Editing : Sibusiso 'Dust' Nkosi Studio: United Rhythms Studio Host: Nongcebo Vukile...

Dynamic and vibrant Ntombizamasala Hlophe is changing the way we look at and talk about " black tax ". She joins Nongcebo Vukile McKenzie  on this episode of The Podcast to talk about how we can look at black tax as less of a tax and more of an emancipating family and community system.  Technical Editing : Sibusiso 'Dust' Nkosi Studio: United Rhythms Studio Host: Nongcebo Vukil...

The passing away of a spouse or partner is one of life's most painful experiences. When that is coupled with cultural practices that add to to the pain and loss, it can be a debilitating experience. On this episode Nongcebo Vukile McKenzie is in conversation with Mbangiseni Dzivhani,  the author of  "The Widow’s Room : A Journey from Cultural Oppression to Freedom". Mbangiseni Dzivh...