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Born and raised in Johannesburg, Karabo Makwetla is constantly exposed to various forms of media. He acknowledges the evolution of media and how its influence can easily be regarded as a fourth arm of government in the 21st Century. Human beings now consume media more than any other single activity that they take part in. The average amount of media consumed per day is 12 Hours and 7 Minutes. One may just consume more, or less than that. In this podcast series, Karabo speaks to innovators, creatives and critical thinkers behind the media human beings consume today. Occasionally, he likes to shoot from the hip and commentate on the shifts and changes in South African media.

Brains Behind Media


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    World Radio Day: An ode to South African Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 0:22


    Born and raised in Johannesburg, Karabo Makwetla is constantly exposed to various forms of media. He acknowledges the evolution of media and how its influence can easily be regarded as a fourth arm of government in the 21st Century. Human beings now consume media more than any other single activity that they take part in. The average amount of media consumed per day is 12 Hours and 7 Minutes. One may just consume more, or less than that. In this podcast series, Karabo speaks to innovators, creatives and critical thinkers behind the media human beings consume today. Occasionally, he likes to shoot from the hip and commentate on the shifts and changes in South African media.

    Molife Kumona

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 25:09


    Born and raised in Johannesburg, Karabo Makwetla is constantly exposed to various forms of media. He acknowledges the evolution of media and how its influence can easily be regarded as a fourth arm of government in the 21st Century. Human beings now consume media more than any other single activity that they take part in. The average amount of media consumed per day is 12 Hours and 7 Minutes. One may just consume more, or less than that. In this podcast series, Karabo speaks to innovators, creatives and critical thinkers behind the media human beings consume today. Occasionally, he likes to shoot from the hip and commentate on the shifts and changes in South African media.

    Rati Mofokeng Snippet

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 1:09


    Born and raised in Johannesburg, Karabo Makwetla is constantly exposed to various forms of media. He acknowledges the evolution of media and how its influence can easily be regarded as a fourth arm of government in the 21st Century. Human beings now consume media more than any other single activity that they take part in. The average amount of media consumed per day is 12 Hours and 7 Minutes. One may just consume more, or less than that. In this podcast series, Karabo speaks to innovators, creatives and critical thinkers behind the media human beings consume today. Occasionally, he likes to shoot from the hip and commentate on the shifts and changes in South African media.

    In Conversation with Rati Mofokeng: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 23:23


    In part 2 of this conversation, Rati continues to share some behind-the-scene insight on the Never Late African Time podcast. Karabo decides to pick his brain on the local entertainment industry, and further discovers filmmaker's impressive contribution to South African Hip Hop growth and entertainment.

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    In Conversation with Rati Mofokeng: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 23:23


    In part 2 of this conversation, Rati continues to share some behind-the-scene insight on the Never Late African Time podcast. Karabo decides to pick his brain on the local entertainment industry, and further discovers filmmaker's impressive contribution to South African Hip Hop growth and entertainment.

    conversations karabo rati south african hip hop
    In Conversation with Rati Mofokeng

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 34:14


    Rati Mofokeng is an award-winning filmmaker and insightful podcast writer. In this two-part episode, the SAFTA winner joins Karabo Makwetla to have an eye-opening conversation about his experience breaking into the film industry, his journey at V-Entertainment, harnessing his skills behind the camera, the yin and yang of mentorship and some realities of the entertainment industry. Rati also speaks about his interesting role in Netflix Africa's first entertainment podcast Never Late | African Time. Through this experience, he addresses the significance of African creative expression.

    In Conversation with Rati Mofokeng

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 34:14


    Rati Mofokeng is an award-winning filmmaker and insightful podcast writer. In this two-part episode, the SAFTA winner joins Karabo Makwetla to have an eye-opening conversation about his experience breaking into the film industry, his journey at V-Entertainment, harnessing his skills behind the camera, the yin and yang of mentorship and some realities of the entertainment industry. Rati also speaks about his interesting role in Netflix Africa's first entertainment podcast Never Late | African Time. Through this experience, he addresses the significance of African creative expression.

    Denene Erasmus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 29:53


    Born and raised in Johannesburg, Karabo Makwetla is constantly exposed to various forms of media. He acknowledges the evolution of media and how its influence can easily be regarded as a fourth arm of government in the 21st Century. Human beings now consume media more than any other single activity that they take part in. The average amount of media consumed per day is 12 Hours and 7 Minutes. One may just consume more, or less than that. In this podcast series, Karabo speaks to innovators, creatives and critical thinkers behind the media human beings consume today. Occasionally, he likes to shoot from the hip and commentate on the shifts and changes in South African media.

    In Conversation with Sabelo Mkhabela: Behind The Catalogue

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 40:18


    Over the years, South African hip hop has grown to become a dominant force in mainstream South African music. The last three decades have seen it grow from being a form of a political expression in its birth place Cape Town to being embraced by fans from around the world. Karabo Makwetla speaks with Music Journalist and new Hype Magazine Editor Sabelo Mkhabela. It's evident that he genuinely loves African Music and is extremely knowledgeable about South African Hip Hop. He unpacks his love for photography, his writing style, the unfortunate passing of Riky Rick, his idol Stogie T as well as the groundbreaking music podcast 'Behind The Catalogue'

    In Conversation with Sabelo Mkhabela: Behind The Catalogue

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 40:18


    Over the years, South African hip hop has grown to become a dominant force in mainstream South African music. The last three decades have seen it grow from being a form of a political expression in its birth place Cape Town to being embraced by fans from around the world. Karabo Makwetla speaks with Music Journalist and new Hype Magazine Editor Sabelo Mkhabela. It's evident that he genuinely loves African Music and is extremely knowledgeable about South African Hip Hop. He unpacks his love for photography, his writing style, the unfortunate passing of Riky Rick, his idol Stogie T as well as the groundbreaking music podcast 'Behind The Catalogue'

    In Conversation with Candice Modiselle: The Five Minute Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 27:28


    Candice Modiselle has a candid conversation with Karabo Makwetla about her online video series called The Five Minute Call - a value sharing platform for emerging creatives as well as a space to encourage growth and transparency in the entertainment industry. She also speaks about the realities of the South African entertainment industry, instant gratification, how she handles mental health and brand alignment.

    In Conversation with Candice Modiselle: The Five Minute Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 27:28


    Candice Modiselle has a candid conversation with Karabo Makwetla about her online video series called The Five Minute Call - a value sharing platform for emerging creatives as well as a space to encourage growth and transparency in the entertainment industry. She also speaks about the realities of the South African entertainment industry, instant gratification, how she handles mental health and brand alignment.

    In Conversation with Molife Kumona

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 25:09


    Karabo Makwetla speaks with GQ Editor-In-Chief Molife Kumona.

    In Conversation with Molife Kumona

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 25:09


    Without question, GQ Magazine is one of the most recognisable media brands out there. Easily known as the number one magazine for expert advice on the latest men's fashion and style trends, celebrity news, tech, grooming, tips and advice from top experts. Karabo Makwetla speaks with GQ Magazine South Africa Editor-In-Chief Molife Kumona. They dive into his journey; managing his team and strategising GQ content; the idea of the ‘'Modern Man'; digital and print media; as well as the importance of authentic African style and brands.

    In Conversation with Mpho Sethole: Black Ribbon Documentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 54:12


    She's filled with energy and innovative ideas. Welcome to the fascinating world of Louda! Creative Director and Producer Mpho Sethole narrates her journey breaking into the competitive production industry and establishing Media Production Company Louda Productions. She speaks with Karabo Makwetla and unpacks her highly anticipated documentary 'Black Ribbon', her interesting cast, penetrating into the market, feminism and the significance of African empowerment.

    In Conversation with Mpho Sethole: Black Ribbon Documentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 54:12


    She's filled with energy and innovative ideas. Welcome to the fascinating world of Louda! Creative Director and Producer Mpho Sethole narrates her journey breaking into the competitive production industry and establishing Media Production Company Louda Productions. She speaks with Karabo Makwetla and unpacks her highly anticipated documentary 'Black Ribbon', her interesting cast, penetrating into the market, feminism and the significance of African empowerment.

    In Conversation with Bridgette Makhela

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 24:06


    Dialing in from Starbuck Coffee Shop is Bridgette Makhela. The founder of B Kool Media speaks with Karabo Makwetla on her eventful career path. She began freelancing at 'Hype' - a popular hip hop magazine in South Africa. In 2016, Bridgette took a leap of faith and developed B Kool Media - an insightful and engaging entertainment blog with a growing audience. She stresses on the importance of credibility, being oneself through writing and knowing when to root out 'fake news' If that's not enough, Bridgette also serves as the YFM Public Relations Manager. She gives insight into how eventful, but sometimes fatiguing PR life can be. Bridgette speaks on finding potential stakeholders and knowing what type of places and people she chooses to associate her self with.

    In Conversation with Bridgette Makhela

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 24:06


    Dialing in from Starbuck Coffee Shop is Bridgette Makhela. The founder of B Kool Media speaks with Karabo Makwetla on her eventful career path. She began freelancing at 'Hype' - a popular hip hop magazine in South Africa. In 2016, Bridgette took a leap of faith and developed B Kool Media - an insightful and engaging entertainment blog with a growing audience. She stresses on the importance of credibility, being oneself through writing and knowing when to root out 'fake news' If that's not enough, Bridgette also serves as the YFM Public Relations Manager. She gives insight into how eventful, but sometimes fatiguing PR life can be. Bridgette speaks on finding potential stakeholders and knowing what type of places and people she chooses to associate her self with.

    Where Do We Draw The Line? Monologue by Karabo Makwetla

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 2:38


    Karabo strongly believes cancel culture is the modern way of suppressing people. He shares his view on the being 'politically correct' and the effects social media together with cancel culture has on South African broadcasters.

    Where Do We Draw The Line? Monologue by Karabo Makwetla

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 2:38


    Karabo strongly believes cancel culture is the modern way of suppressing people. He shares his view on the being 'politically correct' and the effects social media together with cancel culture has on South African broadcasters.

    In Conversation with Itumeleng Bahetane and Leanne Kunz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 44:46


    Radio has evolved over the years to meet the ever- changing needs of listeners. Today, South African Campus Radios continue to rise beyond expectations and reach out to interact with university communities as well as serve as a training ground for future radio professionals. Karabo Makwetla speaks with two observant Campus Radio Station Managers - NWU FM 105.5's Itumeleng Bahetane and Tuks FM 107.2's Leanne Kunz. The radio enthusiasts have an open and insightful conversation about the medium, their relationship with brands and advertising, and the future direction of their respective radio stations during these turbulent COVID-19 times. Karabo also decides to pick their brains a little, as he tries to make sense of listenership and understanding the fabric of an audience.

    In Conversation with Itumeleng Bahetane and Leanne Kunz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 44:46


    Radio has evolved over the years to meet the ever- changing needs of listeners. Today, South African Campus Radios continue to rise beyond expectations and reach out to interact with university communities as well as serve as a training ground for future radio professionals. Karabo Makwetla speaks with two observant Campus Radio Station Managers - NWU FM 105.5's Itumeleng Bahetane and Tuks FM 107.2's Leanne Kunz. The radio enthusiasts have an open and insightful conversation about the medium, their relationship with brands and advertising, and the future direction of their respective radio stations during these turbulent COVID-19 times. Karabo also decides to pick their brains a little, as he tries to make sense of listenership and understanding the fabric of an audience.

    In Conversation with Petula El-kindiy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 18:36


    Not many on-air personalities and voice over artists use their voices for a greater good. Interestingly, YFM's Petula El-kindiy narrates 'Bedtime Stories'. The audio series was initially developed for her six-year-old daughter, but it blossomed into something else during the pandemic, Karabo Makwetla speaks with her, and discovers what her audio series entails. Petula gives insight on her childhood memories in a town called Selebi-Phikwe situated in Botswana; how she captures every essential background sound; the importance of indigenous books and what the future holds for Bedtime Stories.

    In Conversation with Petula El-kindiy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 18:36


    Not many on-air personalities and voice over artists use their voices for a greater good. Interestingly, YFM's Petula El-kindiy narrates 'Bedtime Stories'. The audio series was initially developed for her six-year-old daughter, but it blossomed into something else during the pandemic, Karabo Makwetla speaks with her, and discovers what her audio series entails. Petula gives insight on her childhood memories in a town called Selebi-Phikwe situated in Botswana; how she captures every essential background sound; the importance of indigenous books and what the future holds for Bedtime Stories.

    2021 Monologue by Karabo Makwetla

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 2:32


    Born and raised in Johannesburg, Karabo Makwetla is constantly exposed to various forms of media. He acknowledges the evolution of media and how its influence can easily be regarded as a fourth arm of government in the 21st Century. Human beings now consume media more than any other single activity that they take part in. The average amount of media consumed per day is 12 Hours and 7 Minutes. One may just consume more, or less than that. In this podcast series, Karabo speaks to innovators, creatives and critical thinkers behind the media human beings consume today. Occasionally, he likes to shoot from the hip and commentate on the shifts and changes in South African media.

    2021 Monologue by Karabo Makwetla

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 2:32


    Born and raised in Johannesburg, Karabo Makwetla is constantly exposed to various forms of media. He acknowledges the evolution of media and how its influence can easily be regarded as a fourth arm of government in the 21st Century. Human beings now consume media more than any other single activity that they take part in. The average amount of media consumed per day is 12 Hours and 7 Minutes. One may just consume more, or less than that. In this podcast series, Karabo speaks to innovators, creatives and critical thinkers behind the media human beings consume today. Occasionally, he likes to shoot from the hip and commentate on the shifts and changes in South African media.

    In Conversation with Liam Sankey

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 16:17


    Welcome to the world of 'Unpopular Liam'. Karabo Makwetla speaks with London based gaming enthusiast Liam Sankey.

    In Conversation with Liam Sankey

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 16:17


    Welcome to the world of 'Unpopular Liam'. Karabo Makwetla speaks with London based gaming enthusiast Liam Sankey.

    In Conversation with Khanyisile Molaba

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 51:40


    Digital Strategist, Journalist, Producer and Storyteller Khanyisile Molaba rides an incredible journey. She speaks with Karabo Makwetla about South African journalism and journalists today and her experience at Voice of Wits (VOW) 88.1 FM. She describes her transition from Caxton Local Newspaper to the digital division of the company, being thrown into the deep-end and embracing the opportunity to work with veteran broadcaster Tim Modise, creative and strategic thinking as a digital strategist, and the importance of gravitating and incorporating the African narrative in the communication space.

    In Conversation with Khanyisile Molaba

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 51:40


    Digital Strategist, Journalist, Producer and Storyteller Khanyisile Molaba rides an incredible journey. She speaks with Karabo Makwetla about South African journalism and journalists today and her experience at Voice of Wits (VOW) 88.1 FM. She describes her transition from Caxton Local Newspaper to the digital division of the company, being thrown into the deep-end and embracing the opportunity to work with veteran broadcaster Tim Modise, creative and strategic thinking as a digital strategist, and the importance of gravitating and incorporating the African narrative in the communication space.

    In Conversation with Slikour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 22:31


    The South African hip-hop industry is both established and one of the fastest growing subcultures in Africa. Its popularity has meant that the artists have the ability to transcend their genre and influence others – even across borders. SlikourOnLife is an Online Music Platform that creates and curates music content for the urban market. It has become the largest Urban Online Music Platform with over 200,000 unique visits each month. SlikourOnLife premieres exclusive music and video interviews from top-tier music leaders in the culture right down to grassroots artists that have the potential to be the next stars. Karabo Makwetla speaks with Founder and CEO Siya Metane - popularly known as Slikour. The two discuss the growth of his successful digital platform; his principles and ideas; what drives him; brand alliances and the birth of OnLife Radio.

    In Conversation with Slikour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 22:31


    The South African hip-hop industry is both established and one of the fastest growing subcultures in Africa. Its popularity has meant that the artists have the ability to transcend their genre and influence others – even across borders. SlikourOnLife is an Online Music Platform that creates and curates music content for the urban market. It has become the largest Urban Online Music Platform with over 200,000 unique visits each month. SlikourOnLife premieres exclusive music and video interviews from top-tier music leaders in the culture right down to grassroots artists that have the potential to be the next stars. Karabo Makwetla speaks with Founder and CEO Siya Metane - popularly known as Slikour. The two discuss the growth of his successful digital platform; his principles and ideas; what drives him; brand alliances and the birth of OnLife Radio.

    In Conversation with Denene Erasmus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 29:53


    Africa’s agricultural business sector is predicted to reach 1 trillion US Dollars by 2030. The Agricultural sector will become the ‘new oil” on the continent. Karabo Makwetla talks to Farmer’s Weekly Editor Denene Erasmus about the evolution of today’s Editors,Storytelling, News Writing, Strategic Planning and human management. She further dives into the role of South African women in the forefront of farming, the country’s unavoidable challenges on food insecurity and land reform, and the growth of the Farmer’s Weekly Podcast venture.

    In Conversation with Denene Erasmus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 29:53


    Africa's agricultural business sector is predicted to reach 1 trillion US Dollars by 2030. The Agricultural sector will become the ‘new oil” on the continent. Karabo Makwetla talks to Farmer's Weekly Editor Denene Erasmus about the evolution of today's Editors,Storytelling, News Writing, Strategic Planning and human management. She further dives into the role of South African women in the forefront of farming, the country's unavoidable challenges on food insecurity and land reform, and the growth of the Farmer's Weekly Podcast venture.

    In Conversation with Sibonelo Zulu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 32:43


    Karabo Makwetla speaks to Brand Specialist, Automotive Journalist and enthusiast Sibonelo Zulu. His Journey into the world of automobiles; his automotive news and reviews, drawing the comparison between the rivalries BMW and Mercedes-Benz, what cars not to buy, and the exciting launch of his new YouTube venture - Zulu Behind The Wheel

    In Conversation with Sibonelo Zulu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 32:43


    Karabo Makwetla speaks to Brand Specialist, Automotive Journalist and enthusiast Sibonelo Zulu. His Journey into the world of automobiles; his automotive news and reviews, drawing the comparison between the rivalries BMW and Mercedes-Benz, what cars not to buy, and the exciting launch of his new YouTube venture - Zulu Behind The Wheel

    In Conversation with Tim Zunckel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 36:43


    Radio truly stands the test of time. Nowadays, many South Africans wake up and religiously listen to radio. In some cases, South Africans spend more time actively listening to radio, than spending time with their family. Tim has an incredible story to tell. He’s easily described as a radio leader and critical thinker. He dives straight into his Broadcasting journey, an honest conversation about the state of South African Radio with Karabo Makwetla, Management in Radio, 5FM, OFM, Tuks FM, the impact of Social Media on Radio today, and this year's Radio Days Africa event.

    In Conversation with Tim Zunckel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 36:43


    Radio truly stands the test of time. Nowadays, many South Africans wake up and religiously listen to radio. In some cases, South Africans spend more time actively listening to radio, than spending time with their family. Tim has an incredible story to tell. He's easily described as a radio leader and critical thinker. He dives straight into his Broadcasting journey, an honest conversation about the state of South African Radio with Karabo Makwetla, Management in Radio, 5FM, OFM, Tuks FM, the impact of Social Media on Radio today, and this year's Radio Days Africa event.

    In Conversation with Kuda Jemba and Daniel Mavu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 40:46


    Today, you can stream music anywhere and everywhere. A music video is a focal point - it draws attention, or at least helps you to. In some way, music videos have become just as or more important than the actual artwork. Karabo Makwetla speaks to directors Kuda Jemba and Daniel Mavu about their film production company.

    In Conversation with Kuda Jemba and Daniel Mavu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 40:46


    Today, you can stream music anywhere and everywhere. A music video is a focal point - it draws attention, or at least helps you to. In some way, music videos have become just as or more important than the actual artwork. Karabo Makwetla speaks to directors Kuda Jemba and Daniel Mavu about their film production company.

    In Conversation with Khanyi Mlaba

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 47:48


    We speak to Rhodes University Graduate and Caxton's Garden and Home Magazine Digital Editor, Khanyi Mlaba. She narrates her journey into the Digital Editing Industry, her experience at Rhodes University, what drives at her work ethic, keeping up with the ever-changing Media times, and her perspective on what the future holds for Print Media.

    In Conversation with Khanyi Mlaba

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 47:48


    We speak to Rhodes University Graduate and Caxton's Garden and Home Magazine Digital Editor, Khanyi Mlaba. She narrates her journey into the Digital Editing Industry, her experience at Rhodes University, what drives at her work ethic, keeping up with the ever-changing Media times, and her perspective on what the future holds for Print Media.

    Brains Behind Media

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 0:29


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    Brains Behind Media

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 0:29


    Introduction.

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