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Olivia Curlewis holds a BA et Sciente Nursing degree from North-West University in Potchefstroom and currently serves as the Service Specialist for the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA). She oversees the Wellness and Nursing Program across several provinces, including Gauteng, North West, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal. A dedicated CANSA advocate since 1996, Olivia is deeply passi...

The Mayor of City of Tshwane recently tabled her 100 days plan called Rea Spana plan which seeks to address among other issues financial stability, infrastructure development, inner city rejuvenation and economic revitalisation for the city. This plan comes at the at the time when the city is faced with high numbers of unemployment, non-compliance with street vendors, constant water and electricit...

Professor Tshifularo, a renowned otorhinolaryngology specialist, is celebrated for pioneering the 3D middle-ear transplant in 2019. His innovations have received widespread media coverage and commendations from top South African officials, including the President. An active researcher and conference speaker, he has also been honored with the African Genius Award in 2024. Besides his medical career...

Mzantsi Jazz Explorations is a program on Vukaonlineradio.co.za , who is a partner with Mzantsi Jazz awards - and every year they profile the winners of the Mzantsi Jazz Awards. In this episode is the conversation with Sun Quintet - who walked away with two awards at the 8th Mzantsi Jazz Awards.

Sharief is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Town, Visiting Professor at Leeds Beckett University, and an accomplished researcher with over 130 publications and a Google h-index of 35. He has earned awards such as the UCT Fellows Young Researcher Award (2019), been a three-time finalist for the TW Kambule-NSTF Researcher Award (2020-2022), and is a European College of Sport Science Fello...

Since it's formation in 2014, the EFF has been a formidable force and a game changer to South African politics. Their opposition politics have and continue to be robust in the national assembly and in local and provincial government. In this episode Mogale is joined by EFF MP and former General Secretary Commissar Hlengiwe Mkhaliphi to reflect on the last 100 days of the GNU and the upcoming Peopl...

With no outright winner of May 29 general elections, South Africa entered into a new political chapter. Political parties led the ANC came together to farm the GNU with UDM as part of the executive. In this episode Mogale is joined by UDM General Secretary Zandile Phiri to reflect on the 100 days of the GNU.

With 100 days passed since the establishment of the GNU, ActionSA is among other political parties that chose to remain in the opposition benches and not join the GNU. In this episode Mogale is joined by ActionSA Leader Herman Mashaba to reflects on the 100 days of GNU and the currents events in the City of Tshwane.

Dementia - the long goodbye. Gina Costa shares with us how she would choose again in a heartbeat to look after her Mom. Gina gives us insight into the range of emotions she personally experiences daily.

Join Mogale Mothale Reflections on the 100 days of GNU with ActionSA Leader Herman Mashaba. With 100 days passed since the establishment of the GNU, ActionSA is among other political parties that chose to remain in the opposition benches and not join the GNU. In this episode Mogale is joined by ActionSA Leader Herman Mashaba to reflects on the 100 days of GNU and the currents events in the City of...

Its been over 100 days since the establishment of the GNU with ANC leading the multiparty coalition. There has been positive outlook with the rand gaining strength, improvement at Eskom and the launch of phase two of Business and Government Partnership. In this episode, Mogale Mothale is in conversation with Rise Msanzi National Spokesperson Gugu Ndima to tell us more about their assessment of the...

This World Mental Health Day (10 October), the South African Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH) calls for prioritizing mental health in the workplace. With 67% of South Africans employed and 13% living with diagnosed mental health conditions, workplace stress is a major concern. Employers are urged to create mentally healthy environments by fostering open communication, implementing mental healt...

Tzvi Brivik is an experienced attorney specializing in personal injury law, with degrees in Law and Commerce from the University of Witwatersrand. Admitted in 1998, he practices at Malcolm Lyons & Brivik Inc. in Cape Town. Brivik has held leadership roles in organizations like the South African Labour Lawyers Association and the Pan European Organization of Personal Injury Lawyers. He is also...

Dr. Sharon Harbor is a specialist in Anatomical Pathology, having recently passed her specialist exams (FC Path(SA) Anat) after five years of rigorous study. As a Director of the South African Medical Association (SAMA), Chairperson of the SAMA Women's Wing, and Chair of the South African Registrars Association (SARA), Dr. Harbor exemplifies dedication and excellence in the medical profession. Her...

The International Day of Peace is obeserved around the world each year on 21 September. 44 years since it was adopted by the United Nations to commit to peace above all differences and to contribute to building a culture of peace, the world is still struggling with maintaining peace in the middle East, the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and other parts of the world including Sudan. In this episode...

We conclude Season II with our special guest, Prof. Ndileka Mandela. She is a gender and climate change activist, an ICU and renal nurse, and the founder of Thembekile Mandela Foundation, which focuses on education, health, and youth development in rural areas.

Jennifer Watermeyer is a Professor in the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology within the School of Human and Community Development at Wits University. She directs the Health Communication Research Unit (HCRU), a research entity concerned with understanding the unique challenges of cultural and linguistic diversity in health and community care contexts and developing innovative ways of sup...

Join Mogale Mothale and Guest, Election Specialist Tendai Mbanje on the Topic: Talking Elections in Africa Africa has a busy election calendar this year with 19 countries slated for general elections in the coming months. In this episode Mogale is joined by Election Specialist and International Human Rights Expert from University of Pretoria Tendai Mbanje to discuss some electoral developments on...

Tom London accidentally became the subject of national conversation when he raised the alarm recently about his treatment in one of the government hospitals in South Africa. Colleen went to visit him and he graciously spoke about the lack of compassion in healthcare as well as the attitude of staff which translate into horrible patient experience. Listen to this!

If you missed the first part of our engaging discussion, search the podcast site to get up to speed. In our last session, we delved into a conversation with Musa Kalenga but couldn't cover it all, so we're excited for round two. Join us as we dive deeper into leadership, technology, and the qualities that spotlight our distinguished guest.

Join Mogale Mothale on the Topic: Talking UNSC Reform and UNGA 2024 with Professor Anthoni van Nieuwkerk. The call for the reform of the United Nations Security Council has been ongoing for decades and nothing has been done . The five permanent members which commonly known as the P5 are enjoying their veto powers while other regions including Africa are calling for a permanent seat at the council....

Dr. Nonstikelelo Molefe-Osman is a medical doctor who blends modern medicine with African spiritual and traditional healing. A wife and mother of two, she is a medical lead at a global pharmaceutical company. Her holistic approach to healing has seen her share stages with leaders, including at the Miss Soweto beauty pageant, where she spoke on holistic healing. Dr. Molefe-Osman exemplifies the bal...

The Lipstick Chronicles show aims to amplify the voices of African leadership by highlighting women's experiences, with a focus on unsung heroines—women leaders. Our guest is Miss Ziphozomusa Nxumalo. She is not only a mother but also the inspiring founder of a foundation committed to empowering mothers through education, support, and advocacy. Ziphozomusa has garnered respect within her commu...

Join Mogale Mothale on the Topic: Talking GNU with Rutendo Nyaku. With over two months into the GNU (Government of National Unity), we look into its political dynamics, governance and electoral impacts it might have on opposition parties. In this episode, Mogale is joined by Rule of Law Adviser at Africa Legal Network Academy Rutendo Nyaku who also wrote an interesting piece where she argues that...

we will be speaking with Dr. Sibongile L. Masuku on the Lipstick Chronicle show. Dr. Sibongile is Senior Lecturer, Chairperson of Culture to the National Commission for UNESCO, Committee Member to the African Union's African Languages Week, Chairperson to Amazwi - South African Museum of Literature and Deputy Editor: SAJEE - Southern African Journal of Environmental Education Come join us for...