Unpacked

Unpacked with Relebogile Mabotja

Society EN ↓ 241 episodes

This is the official podcast for the daily show "Unpacked" hosted by Relebogile Mabotja. The show unpacks social issues and taboos that don't get spoken about in mainstream and social media. Episodes air on Mondays and Thursdays on YouTube at 17:30 CAT.

Author

Unpacked

Category

Society

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Latest episode

Mar 4, 2025

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Episodes

Depression and Suicide (Part 2) | Episode 3 | Season 2 07.06.2021

7de Laan actress, Nobuhle Mahlasela, opens up about her mental health and multiple suicide attempts. Relebogile unpacks her mental illness and the traumatic childhood experiences that triggered her illness. Studio Guest: Nobuhle Mimi Mahlasela. Connect with us on other platforms: https://linktr.ee/Unpackedshow

I was born HIV Positive | Episode 4 | Season 2 03.06.2021

Two young women who were born HIV positive, speak about the challenges they’ve faced living with the virus, how this has impacted their social lives and when they decided to disclose.   Connect with us on other platforms: https://linktr.ee/Unpackedshow  Studio Guests: Nontombi Lekoane   Zoom Guests: Saidy Brown

Depression and Suicide (Part 1) | Episode 2 | Season 2 03.06.2021

I committed suicide due to depression, but life keeps giving me a second chance. The is an incredible story of a young man who attempted to end his life when he felt life was too much to handle. His failed attempt gave him a second chance at life.   Connect with us on other platforms: https://linktr.ee/Unpackedshow  Video Call Guest: Daryl Brown (Zoom)   The South African Depression...

Highlights of Season 1 | Episode 1 | Season 2 02.06.2021

Highlights from Unpacked With Relebogile's first season.

Male Rape Victims (Part 2) | Episode 13 | Season 1 29.05.2021

Four men, who are all victims of rape, have decided to speak up about their pain, experiences, and challenges thereof. We unpack the reasons why they decided to open up about their stories.

Male Rape Victims (Part 1) | Episode 12 | Season 1 29.05.2021

Four men, who are all victims of rape, have decided to speak up about their pain, experiences, and challenges thereof. We unpack the reasons why they decided to open up about their stories.

Coming Out | Episode 10 | Season 1 29.05.2021

Lindani tells his story of coming out the closet after getting in to a straight marriage.

White On The Outside - Black On The Inside | Episode 11| Season 1 29.05.2021

A white female Club DJ, who was raised in a conservative Afrikaans home and community, now relates more with the black/African culture than hers. During the 2016 elections, she went viral for publicly sharing her political views. Anita Ronge unpacks the realities of being a white South African woman.

I Took A Life | Episode 9 | Season 1 29.05.2021

He took a life when he was a teenager and the consequences thereafter affected his life. He now feels that he’s learned from his mistakes and he’s managed to turn his life around in a positive way. Welcome Witbooi unpacks the realities and consequences he’s faced after taking someone’s life.

Raised in Exile (Part 2) | Episode 8 | Season 1 29.05.2021

Two individuals, who were born and raised in exile, share their stories on how life was like back then and how they made it back to South Africa. Malose Gwangwa and Lebo Mashile unpack the challenges of being raised in exile.

Raised in Exile (Part 1) | Episode 7 | Season 1 29.05.2021

Two individuals, who were born and raised in exile, share their stories on how life was like back then and how they made it back to South Africa. Malose Gwangwa and Lebo Mashile unpack the challenges of being raised in exile.

The Naked Truth (Male Adult Entertainers) | Episode 5 | Season 1 29.05.2021

He is an ordinary man who is married with 2 children. However, in his professional life, he is a stripper and he entertains other women for a living. He’s built his career for years and his family understands his hustle. Mduduzi "Cadbury" Zwane unpacks the life of male stripper.

It's Not-So-Funny Being A Woman In Comedy | Episode 4 | Season 1 27.05.2021

Like anyone in any profession, they work hard to harness their craft and grow their careers, but the road to being a successful female comedian is not an easy one. Some of SA’s funniest ladies in Mzansi’s showbiz join in to unpack the realities of being a woman in the professional comedy space.

The life of a Trans Woman (Part 2) | Episode 3 | Season 1 27.05.2021

Tholang Motsumi and Seoketsi Mooketsi unpack their stories of what it means to be transgender in South Africa.

The Life of a Trans Woman (Part 1) | Episode 2 | Season 1 27.05.2021

Tholang Mostumi shares her life journey as a transgender woman in South Africa.

Transracial Identity | Episode 1 | Season 1 27.05.2021

She was brought into an Afrikaans family as a baby and raised as an Afrikaner. Even though she was born as a black person, she identifies herself as a white person. Mari Molefe van Heerdan unpacks her story.

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