The Masterclass with Relebogile Mabotja

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Dr Howard Radford exploring  why anaesthesia involves a combination of different medications, each serving a specific purpose. keeping patients unconscious, managing pain, preventing movement and ensuring they have little or no recollection of the procedure.   702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio stati...

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Erin Sprenger a Clinical psychologist, Katleho Mokhosi an Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa and  Dr Eme Rakgwale a Medical Practitioner unpacking what rape means in law, why consent is essential in every sexual encounter, and why sexual violence cannot be reduced to whether a perpetrator experiences sexual gratification, continuing this conversat...

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Erin Sprenger a Clinical psychologist, Katleho Mokhosi an Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa and  Dr Eme Rakgwale a Medical Practitioner unpacking what to do after a sexual assault in South Africa where to seek help, what your rights are, what medical support is available, and how survivors and their loved ones can navigate the next step...

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Dr Howard Radford an Anaesthesiologist unpacking anaesthesia, which you might think  is simply the medication that puts you to sleep before an operation. But anaesthesia is actually far more complex than that because while one drug might make you unconscious, it may not stop pain, relax your muscles, control your blood pressure or keep you breathing safely. 702 Af...

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Dr Pedzisai Ndagurwa a Lecturer and Acting Head of Department of Demography and Population Studies, Schools of Social Sciences and Public Health at Wits about a deeper look at what is driving this shift? Are South Africans consciously choosing smaller families, or are factors such as the cost of raising children, changing relationship patterns, delayed marriage an...

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Dr Pedzisai Ndagurwa, a lecturer and acting Head of the Department of Demography and Population Studies at the Schools of Social Sciences and Public Health at Wits, to unpack South Africa's declining birth rate. What is driving people to have fewer children, have children later, or choose not to have children at all? What is actually happening with South Africa's birth...

Relebogile Mabotja   speaks to   Hameeda Bassa, a clinical psychologist, to unpack the differences between empaths and narcissists, the psychology behind these terms, and how they can show up in relationships and everyday interactions.  They also discuss why certain dynamics can become difficult, and most importantly, how we can develop healthier boundaries without losing our empath...

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Dr Neera Bhikha, a clinical neurophysiologist, to unpack what Tourette's syndrome is. They unpack what Tourette’s really is, why tics happen, how the condition is diagnosed and managed, and what people living with Tourette’s wish the rest of us understood.  Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, al...

Kgomotso Modise, standing in for Relebogile Mabotja, speaks to Nick Matzukis, the CEO and founder of Academy of Sound Engineering, and Collen Dlamini, the executive director at Creative Cnergy, about AI and music. Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, alongside lifestyle talk and all things entertainment. Thanks for listening. Catch the After...

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Dion Chang, a transition guide and end-of-life companion doula, and Rhiannon Thomas, a wills and estate planning lawyer, about thanatology: the study of death and grief, and preparing ourselves for the realities of death, dying, loss and grief. Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, alongside lifestyle talk and all...

Kgomotso Modise, standing in for Relebogile Mabotja, speaks to Kerryn Campion, the COO of Aions Ventures, about seed funding, aimed at helping entrepreneurs better understand what it takes to raise their first round of capital. For many founders, raising funding is a major milestone, but there is often very little practical guidance on how to go about it. When is the right time to approach investo...

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Dion Chang, a transition guide, and Mona Minnaar, an end-of-life companion doula and grief counsellor, about thanatology, a multidisciplinary study of death, dying, grief and bereavement. It explores not only what happens at the end of life, but also how individuals, families and communities understand and experience death, and how we can better support people through...

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Stephan Ferreira, the CEO and co-founder of Bredell Ferreira, a debt collection and credit management company, to unpack how debt collection agencies work, when a debt can legally be handed over for collection, how payments are processed, what ethical and legal standards agencies must follow, and what consumers should do if they believe they have been treated unfairly....

Kgomotso Modise, standing in for Relebogile Mabotja, speaks to Mbali Macu, a senior first officer at South African Airways and pilot instructor, and Ndyebo Lurayi, an entrepreneur and student pilot, about how to become a pilot in South Africa. Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, alongside lifestyle talk and all things entertainment. Thanks...

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Dr Wei-Han Chen, a plastic surgeon at Lenmed Randfontein Private Hospital, about keloids, who is most affected, and the treatments available in SA. Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, alongside lifestyle talk and all things entertainment. Thanks for listening. Catch the Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja live on...

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Father Luthando Xhamlayo, a   specialist wellness counsellor and rector of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa Diocese of Mzimvubu, and Viwe Dweba, a clinical psychologist and mental health activist, about how we distinguish between deeply held religious belief, authentic spiritual experience, passionate religious devotion, and symptoms of psychosis. Broadcaste...

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Gideon Joubert, spokesperson for FreeSA, to unpack what happens after a problem or policy idea is identified and how it becomes a law and affects rights.  Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, alongside lifestyle talk and all things entertainment. Thanks for listening. Catch the Afternoons with Relebogile Mab...

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to  Viwe Dweba a  Clinical Psychologist and Mental Health Activist and  Father Luthando Xhamlayo a Specialist Wellness Counsellor and Rector of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa Diocese of Mzimvubu to unpack from both a clinical and psych-spiritual perspective the nature of religious and spiritual psychosis. From defining delusions to interdisciplinary...

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Dr Precious Phatudi an   Ophthalmologist about eye health and ophthalmology, unpacking everything about protecting your vision and maintaining healthy eyes. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some...

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Alexander Levin, the author of Belle Michelle, which tells the story of Michele Bruno, a non-binary trailblazer, Hollywood stylist.  She also speaks to Caio de Araujo, a researcher and historian in LGBTQIA histories and activism in Southern Africa, and Shinta Jennifer Ayebazibwe, a PhD candidate, researcher, rriter and scholar activist, about the stories of many L...

Kgomotso Modise, standing in for Relebogile Mabotja, speaks to John Perlman, CEO and co-founder of The Dreamfields Project ,  Silas Mashava, co-founder of The Dreamfields Project, and   Farouk Khan, director at the Stars of Africa Football Academy, to continue their discussion about what it will take for South Africa to build a sustainable pipeline of football talent ahead of future...

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to John Perlman, who is the CEO and Co-Founder of The Dreamfields Project; Silas Mashava, who is the Co-Founder of The Dreamfields Project; and  Farouk Khan, Director of Coaching of Stars of African Football, about what goes into producing elite players.  They look at the broader ecosystem needed for development, from grassroots football and school sport systems...

Relebogile Mabotja continues the conversation with Hugh Fraser, chief marketing officer of the South African Institute of Architects, about how history, climate, culture, money, and inequality shape the buildings around us. They also discuss the upcoming 39th Corobrik Student Architecture Awards taking place on 28 May at the historic Rand Club. Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh...

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Doret Jooste, Money Management and Advisory Head at Standard Bank,and Mvelenhle Yaka, Head of Money Management Regulated Consumer Education. about managing your finances with Standard Bank Private.  Standard Bank Private offers a more integrated approach, where your entire financial world is together in one place.  Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja bring...

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Hugh Fraser, chief marketing officer of the South African Institute of Architects, to unpack the trends, creativity, and innovation driving the South African architecture industry and the Biennial Awards programme. Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, alongside lifestyle talk and all things entertainment. Thanks...