The Dojo SA Podcast

On this episode of #TheDojo, we are joined by friend of the show Pam Tjelele, we kick things off with a conversation around parenting and the balancing act of raising kids within the privileges their parents can afford while keeping them grounded and trying to instill Ubuntu. We segue into a conversation around the dynamic, a lot of black folk deal with, of balancing their modern urban lives...

This episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED. Get 20% OFF MANSCAPED plus free shipping with promo code DOJO at MANSCAPED.com #ad #manscapedpod On this episode of #TheDojo, we kick things off with a look at viral moments and how some have been able to take advantage of their 15 minutes and built careers vs those who have struggled to do so. We dissect the convos emanating from the viral video of DJ...

This episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED. Get 20% OFF MANSCAPED plus free shipping with promo code DOJO at MANSCAPED.com #ad #manscapedpod We kick things off on this episode of #TheDojo with a conversation about the recent hostage situation involving disgruntled military veterans and ministers in the Department of Defense. We move on to discuss recent hostilities between Somali shop owners and...

This episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED. Get 20% OFF MANSCAPED plus free shipping with promo code DOJO at MANSCAPED.com #ad #manscapedpod We kick things off on this episode musing on cannabis and the modern ways people are consuming it. We then get into it with a discussion on technology, firstly touching on the outage of Facebook owned social media platforms and how ingrained our lives are wi...

This episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED. Get 20% OFF MANSCAPED plus free shipping with promo code DOJO at MANSCAPED.com #ad #manscapedpod On this episode of the #TheDojo , we kick it with Sol Phenduka, co-host of Podcast and Chill with MacG. We briefly delve into his past as a rapper and find out his opinion on the current state of hip hop in SA. We move into an in-depth conversation on depres...

This episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED. Get 20% OFF MANSCAPED plus free shipping with promo code DOJO at MANSCAPED.com #ad #manscapedpod We kick of this episode of #TheDojo with a discussion emanating from the news surrounding The Blyde estate in Pretoria. We ponder on the merits of the recent rules put in place that owners, residents and visitors need to abide by. We bemoan the lack of...

This episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED. Get 20% OFF MANSCAPED plus free shipping with promo code DOJO at MANSCAPED.com #ad #manscapedpod On this episode of the #TheDojo we introduce yal to Tholulwazi Reconciliator Phungula entrepreneur and founder of T.R.P watches, We find out why he entered into selling watches, why he chose to name the brand after his own name, how he got the business off t...

On this episode of the #TheDojo we are joined by the very talented young OG in the South African Hip Hop scene, Maggz. We start things off with shooting the shits with MA double and get his opinion on Shimza's utterances that hip hop in SA is dead. We discuss some hip hop artists jumping on the Amapiano genre and appearing to just be riding on the band wagon. We lament government's support of arti...

On this episode of #TheDojo, we kick off the episode with a lengthy discussion around friendships between men and how men handle conflict between themselves. We move on to discuss how often folks contact home and the sort of things they report on when contacting family especially if home, is not in the same province as place of work. We segue into a conversation of how much involvement should fami...

On this episode of #TheDojo in Modise's absence we are joined by PowerFM's very own Mpumi Mlambo. The lovely Mpumi leads us into a conversation around brands and gatekeepers endorsing and putting on up-n-coming talent late. We move on to discuss the conversations that emanated from the launch of the kettle brand "Zuluish", we look at polarizing brand names, the business models at play and the hard...

On this episode of #TheDojo the boys catch us up on their week and we discuss keeping the brain sharp, career pivoting, developments in tech threatening certain jobs and dangers of exploitation. We touch on the vaccine drive with the opening of 18 to 34 year olds being allowed to get vaccines and business exercising rights of admission against people who are not vaccinated. We move on to disc...

On this episode of #TheDojo recorded at The Box Shop located in Vilakazi Street Soweto, the boys kick off the pod musing on celeb culture in SA which segues into a convo around white Hollywood celebrities revealing their hygiene habits. We briefly touch on the SA Olympic teams attire. We discuss on the South African Amapiano Awards, the legal copyrights dispute and protection of the culture in lig...

#TheDojo Boys are back for another season! We begin the first episode running down what we been up to during the season break, we move on to look at the developments of the COVID pandemic, the governments vaccine drive and the recent lockdown imposed. We touch on the recent passing of Actor Shona Ferguson and discuss the phenomena of people and media rushing to announce people's passing before off...

On this final episode of #TheDojo, we kick of the pod reflecting on the season and the podcast, we reminisce on the highlights and muse over what the pod means to us. Joined by Pam we get straight into the shits, delving into the controversy over Amapiano Dj Busta 929 having been caught hanging with underage girls at his apartment. We debate the dynamics of women being prone to dating men, its sha...

On this penultimate episode of #TheDojo we kick off the Pod talking through a sms conversation between a guy and girl that went viral and speculate on the dynamics that may have been at play. We ponder on the question of whose responsibility it is to disclose one's HIV status when engaging in casual sex. We discuss the ever developing story of the Tembisa 10. We then segue into a conversation on l...

On this episode we kick off the pod discussing lobola and the experiences Mo and Thabang had during these negotiations and we look at how the tradition has evolved over time. We move on to discuss the hate and the "Pull em down syndrome" that manifests socially as a result of the accessibility we now have to see how people live and to be privy to each others preferences, the conversation then delv...

On this episode of #TheDojo we kick off the Pod pondering how covid-19 has affected the sex industry. We get straight into the shits looking at all the various implications emanating from DJ Dimplez opening a rape case against a woman who is allegedly pregnant with his child. We then move on to discuss domestic workers and the boundaries that are acceptable around their work in relation to the pro...

On this episode of #TheDojo we begin the Pod dissecting the heat Podcast Platforms have been getting in the advent of a Podcaster being sued for defamation by Bonang Matheba. We segue into our thoughts around whether it is a good idea or ill advised for Aka to have a tell all interview at this time. We discuss the revelations about Bill Gates and his alleged affair and move on to mull over sexual...

On this episode of #TheDojo we have now frequent contributor to the show Pam Tjelele back on to shoot the shit. We start of with a speculative discussion surrounding the on-going legal battle between Enhle and Black Coffee in light of claims made after electricity at her place of residence was cut off. We move on to look at Katlego Maboe's nomination for best TV presenter being pulled by the SAFTA...

On this episode of #TheDojo we begin with our commentary on the happenings surrounding the Zulu monarchy and announcement of the new King. We move on to discuss the turmoil in the ANC beginning with the suspension of Supra Mahumapelo, Ace Magashule the Secretary General and his subsequent suspension of the President. We discuss the dynamics of owing money to people in light of the ass whipping Sol...

On this episode we look back at the #TheDojo party that happened over the weekend and reluctantly delve into some of the shits that went down including the Bill Gates divorce and the "prasa" leaks. Thank you to everyone who supported us over the weekend!!!

On this episode we sat down with a friend of the pod, who is no stranger to podding and shooting the shits Kgomotso. we start things off with discussing the Super League and why soccer fans were up in arms when the league was announced. We segue into a chat on Netflix's influence on the F1. We move on to discuss Tokyo Sexwale allegedly being a possible victim of a scam in light of the his pronounc...

We begin this edition of #TheDojo musing on the life of Dr Sindi, we touch on our own individual experiences with her. We ponder on how a funeral can become a culmination and testament to how one lived their life. We move on to discuss the social media impact on mourning and grieving in light of the lil squabbles seen on social media proceeding the announcement of Dr Sindi's passing. We contemplat...

On this edition of #TheDojo we got Pam Tjelele back to come kick it with us once more, The pod begins on a somber note touching on the passing of DMX and Prince Philip. We ask each other which celeb death touched us deeply. We move on to discuss the phenomena entrenched in courting and social interactions between men and woman of gifting and acceptance of gestures in social settings that allow for...

On this episode of #TheDojo we briefly muse on the Easter holidays, we speak on Cyril's update to the nation. We discuss the crowd funding initiative started for friend of the show Dr Sindi and the cost of health care in our country. We dissect Musi Maimane being called an experiment by former DA leader Tony Leon. We briefly touch on the retirement of Noxolo Grootboom and the SABC retrenchments. W...