Vuka Online Radio Podcasts

Celebrating 4 years of Healthcare Hour with Colleen Qvist on Vuka. Colleen reflects on how it felt saying yes to becoming a content jockey, how the show and Vuka have changed over the years and we get to hear more about who Colleen is. 19 March 2026 at 12pm CAT on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za as we have a chat with our host Colleen. #Vuka #Healthcare #Medical

What is a Chiropractor and why is this important to you. Chiropractors engage medical schemes, healthcare stakeholders, and universities to strengthen the profession and raise awareness about how chiropractic can help people live healthier, pain-free lives. Stay inspired with us and stream in on: vukaonlineradio.co.za | vukacentral.co.za Join our WhatsApp channel: https://bit.ly/VukaChannel

Sandra de Wet duToit is a burnout specialist who designs burnout prevention and recovery frameworks for individuals and organisations. She works with those who are done with pretending that burnout is just about being tired. We talk about the 12 stages of burnout and how to recognise those stages and more importantly, what can you do about it? 5 March 2026 at 12pm CAT on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za...

Dr Lethabo Machaba-Simelani, a paediatrician talks to Colleen Qvist about vaccines for children. 26 February 2026 at 12pm CAT on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za as we have a chat with our host Colleen and a special guest Dr Lethabo Machaba-Simelani. #Vuka #Healthcare #Medical

“Gentle work. Deep release. Craniosacral therapy helps the body remember how to heal.” Healthcare Hour, Jacqui Jorge speaks to Colleen about craniosacral therapy. Like What is this therapy? Who is it for? What symptoms does it treat? How many sessions must one have? Stream the Healthcare Hour live with Colleen Qvist every Thursday: vukaonlineradio.co.za | vukacentral.co.za Join our WhatsApp channe...

Shamanism and Psychedelic Therapy Nathan Paul Raaths is our guest this week talking about psychedelic therapy. What is involved, the benefits and dangers, how to choose a facilitator of a psychedelic journey and so much more. Stream the Healthcare Hour live with Colleen Qvist every Thursday: vukaonlineradio.co.za | vukacentral.co.za Join our WhatsApp channel: https://bit.ly/VukaChannel

A British Nigerian Singer Song Writer and Jazz Influencer as They talk about his music, his journey, and the stories behind his songs. It’s about soul, spirit, and the power of music to bring people together. 🎧 Listen live: www.vukaonlineradio.co.za 📲 Join the vibe on WhatsApp → https://bit.ly/VukaChannel

"One thing I can say about the EFF is they are constructive when one co-governs with them" Says Mr Herman Mashaba in this conversation with Mogale Mothale on Vuka Online radio - Click on the link to listen

In this Episode Dr Mo turns up the volume on the sensational Melanie A. Scholtz— A Multi-award-winning musician and composer who has also recently been nominated for the Mzantsi Jazz Awards nominee, one of South Africa’s brightest jazz stars! She joins us to talk about her nomination at the 9th Mzantsi Jazz Awards, her latest musical projects, and the soulful journey that led her to become a globa...

What is a stroke? Do you know the signs? What does FAST mean? In this episode Renathe van der Merwe joins us to discuss this generally misunderstood topic.... #Vuka #Healthcare #Medical

A mother with no medical degree fought for her daughter’s diagnosis & healing. Proof that ordinary voices can spark extraordinary change! Join us on the 29 January 2026 at 12pm CAT on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za as we have a chat with our host Colleen and a special guest Anonymous. Be sure to join us! #Vuka #Healthcare #Medical

Mzantsi Jazz ExploratioNs 📻 Stay inspired with Vuka Online Radio: South African-born, multi-award-winning jazz singer, composer, and visual artist known internationally for her unique blend of jazz, opera, R&B, and spoken word. In this show, we have engaging conversations with your favorite jazz musicians, exploring their musical journeys and uncovering their latest projects. www.vukaonlinera...

"You have value too" A reminder for his healthcare colleagues Prof Nicco Krezdorn is surgeon, professor, scientist, speaker, musician and father of three. Nicco shares with us that for a long time he believed that high performance meant sacrifice. That success had to come at the cost of sleep, self or soul. He shares with us that he was wrong. He now speaks and teaches about what he wishes he had...

Dr Nene Mboweni is a medical doctor who is passionate about the intersection of clinical medicine and research. She shares with us her journey of managing what it has been like to study to become a doctor and to get a PhD at the same time. Nene also shares her research in heart failure, with and without atrial fibrillation and the importance of research in Africa.

* New Podcast Drop!* What do desert antelopes and ER doctors have in common? More than you think. 🦌➡️🏥 Colleen chats with Dr. Josh Davimes about how sleep and resilience shape the lives of frontline emergency workers. 🎧 Tune in now — this episode will change how you see those who care for us.

This week on the Health Care Hour, Colleen speaks to Elizabeth Markevitch Feel Art Movement in Berlin about her art career specialising in impressionist and Modern masterpieces for collectors, auction houses and galleries. Her question to herself has always been why beauty should be locked behind velvet ropes and in hushed rooms? Stream in

Your updates, Fixtures and the now popukar #DidYouKnow with Mohau Nkuna.

At the recent Health Excellence Awards. Richard Rasesemola was recognised for being an Emerging Leader. Colleen Qvist sets out to find out more about Richard as a dedicated nursing educator, researcher, and critical care specialist with a strong commitment to advancing healthcare education through technology in South Africa. Stream in to find out more about Richard's teaching philosophy, simul...

Thapelo Khumisi is finally launching his debut album - He joined Dr Mo on Jazz On Vuka to give us a taste of what we're in for- and somewhere in there they get very philosophical - but the music is NIIICE! Stream In!

Are you dreading the festive season? Is it anything but happy for you? Krystle Kemp from SADAG shares that they have more than 30 toll-free helplines and 180 support groups in South Africa offering a whole host of topics. SADAG turns 30 and we celebrate all the lives they have positively impacted.

This week on Healthcare Hour with Colleen Qvist, we share the details of some of the upcoming events. We are well on our way into silly season and "But, what can I wear?" is topical. Colleen also shares some of her concerns about leadership that she is experiencing. She's interested to hearing from you as an employer or employee - what are your niggles?

Ingrid Grunberg-Pollak works tirelessly to educate the public about what social work is and to change the misconceptions about this much needed profession. In this week's episode, we unpack some of the common misconceptions about social work and social workers.

In this episode of Healthcare Hour with Colleen Qvist, we speak with Prof. Glenda Gray and Prof. Penny Moore about the latest in HIV research — from ARVs, PrEP, and HIV injections to progress toward a vaccine. We also explore the impact that reduced international funding is having on the fight against HIV.

Pieter van Niekerk as a Guide-Dog owner and PR for South African Guide-Dogs Association (SAGA) shares his lived experience with us of being visually impaired, changing from a long white cane to a guide-dog back in university days and we get to meet O'Shea - his eighth guide-dog.

October in South Africa is Mental Health Awareness month - and for Mental health Awareness Day Colleen Spoke to Ms Winnie mamabolo at LADGAC, a rehabilitation centre based in Limpopo but serves customers across the country. In the conversation they chat about what people usually get wrong about rehabilitation- amongst other insights!