Vuka Online Radio Podcasts

Join Dr. Mvusy Songelwa and special guest Lee Tatchell—a standout lash and brow artist from East London—on a powerful journey through beauty, entrepreneurship, and self-confidence. ✨

We're excited to invite you to the upcoming Leadership Masterclass show Featuring an extraordinary lineup of thought leaders:

Curious about how the pandemic has transformed the way we communicate professionally? Join us for an electrifying episode of The Lipstick Chronicles S3Hosted by Dr. Mvusy Songelwa Featuring Andisiwe Dikana — visionary Director of an award-winning home décor & furniture company celebrating Africa's heritage! In 2024, her company won the Township-Based Business award at the inaugural Business Ignition Challenge! Want to know how? Tune in and find out! Plus: Get her powerful insights on online communication, leadership, and building an authentic African brand.

The Circle on Vuka show, is the first and best source for news, current events and politics in South Africa.Join Mogale Mothale on the Topic: Reflecting on the one year of GNU with Good Party General Secretary Brett Herron.As we continue with our series on the one year of the GNU, Mogale is joined by Good Party General Secretary Brett Herron to reflect on their role in the GNU and the current political developments in the country.Stream in on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za

Are you ready to discover the powerful values that Values20 (V20) is promoting in South Africa? V20 is an official engagement group of the G20 Summit focused on creating values-based, human-centered policies. It brings together global experts, youth leaders, and civil society to build a more inclusive and sustainable world.In our next episode, Monde Ndlovu from V20 Equality and Wendy Mahoney from V20 Business will join us to discuss leadership and explore how values can deeply impact leadership and community involvement. What insights will they share? How might these values inspire change in our lives?Don't miss out! Tune in at www.vukaonlineradio.co.za. Your chance to be inspired is almost here! #vukaonline #inspiration #StayWokePeople #V20s #leadership #values

Africa's Leaders in Sustainability show is about Celebrating African trailblazers in biodiversity, climate change, and conservation.Join DJ Hotlane with special guest Thabiso Mashaba.Thabiso Mashaba is a strategist, economist, policy maker, and social entrepreneur with multiple roles and achievements. He's the CEO of These Hands GSSE, a fellow of the New Zealand Government's Edmund Hillary Fellowship, and has won several awards, including the Orange Africa Social Venture Prize and the Falling Walls Foundation Global Competition. He holds various leadership positions in Africa and New Zealand, focusing on innovation, development, and community engagement.Stream in on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za for this exciting and informative conversation.

I am sure that we have all faced a declined medical aid claim for varying reasons. I have always had to remind myself to breathe and to commit to resolve the problem.I know that this stresses people immeasurably – money, red tape, medical jargon, small print to name a few and so I was encouraged to discover a company that will help you with your claims.Join me for this week's episode with Louis Buckle talking to me about how they are getting to the bottom of patients declined claims.Join us on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za as we have a chat with our host Colleen and a special guest Louis Buckle.Be sure to join us! #Vuka #Healthcare #Medical

We are continuing to shine a spotlight on women's voices and celebrate the incredible contributions of women, with a special focus on the perspectives of younger women regarding key issues..Join Dr. Mvusy Songelwa as she interviews Chwayita Makrexeni, an esteemed obstetrician and gynecologist.Dr. Chwayita will share her leadership journey, insights on women in medicine, and tips for overcoming self-doubt and stepping into leadership roles. Don't miss this inspiring conversation!Have questions for Dr. Chwayita? Send a voice note to +27726801204.Tune in at www.vukaonlineradio.co.za

The Circle on Vuka show, is the first and best source for news, current events and politics in South Africa.Join Mogale Mothale on the Topic: Reflecting on the 1 year into GNU with UDM SG Zandile Phiri.Its been one year since the establishment of the GNU which has had its fair of challenges, on this episode Mogale is joined by UDM Secretary General Zandile Phiri to reflect on the GNU and recent developments regarding the allegations of criminal cartels infiltrating the the security cluster made by General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.Stream in on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za

Want to learn how to contribute to sustainability in your community? Join us for the V20 Special Edition on the Leadership Masterclass on July 21 at 10:07 AM! We'll host Thabani Mlilo, Adjunct Professor at UCT, to discuss his advocacy with the V20, Sustainability issues, and the importance of collaboration, especially during South Africa's G20 presidency. Got questions for Thabani? Drop a voice note at +27726801204.Listen live at www.vukaonlineradio.co.za and be part of the conversation!

What role does values-based leadership play in shaping our future? What insights will our guests share that could change your perspective?Join us for the V20 Leadership Masterclass, Episode 3 featuring Koogan Pillay and Nyeleti Magadze as they explore the V20 initiative, which parallels the G20.You won't want to miss this enlightening conversation—tune in at www.vukaonlineradio.co.za and be part of the dialogue!

Step into an evening where jazz comes alive at Mzantsi Jazz Explorations! Join us for a celebration of this healing art form.We're excited to welcome Rorisang Sechele , a rising South African vocalist whose soulful blend of jazz, R&B, and gospel will captivate you. During our intimate conversation, we'll explore her journey through music, and we want to hear from you too! What questions would you love to ask her?Tune in at www.vukaonlineradio.co.za and let the music flow!

Africa's Leaders in Sustainability show is about Celebrating African trailblazers in biodiversity, climate change, and conservation.Join DJ Hotlane with special guest Nkululeko Dlamini.Nkululeko Dlamini is a Mechanical Engineer and EPC Project Development Engineer specializing in utility-scale solar PV projects. He has hands-on experience in project development, design, construction, and asset optimization, with expertise in maximizing solar energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact.Stream in on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za for this exciting and informative conversation

Born in the Eastern Cape and trained in medical microbiology, Lubabalo brings both grassroots understanding and scientific rigor to his work as the Founder and Managing Director of Aflu Med Healthcare. He is committed to solving healthcare's deepest access and equity challenges by building scalable, affordable, and intelligent systems - particularly for the hard-to-reach areas, underserved populations, and chronic disease management. Lubabalo leads the development of the Healthspace Ecosystem: a comprehensive digital health platform integrating Electronic Health Records (EHR), medical billing, telehealth, virtual care, disease management and AI-powered tools. Join us on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za as we have a chat with our host Colleen and a special guest Lubabalo Mnyaka.Be sure to join us!

Dr. Mvusy Songelwa will be chatting with Aamena Abed! They're shining a spotlight on women's voices and celebrating all the incredible things women do, with a special focus on what younger women think about key issues.Meet Aamena! She's a business powerhouse, making waves in the franchising world. She's currently the Head of Operations at a global franchise management company and also leads an amazing organization that empowers youth and women across Africa through franchising.Aamena will share her inspiring journey to leadership, the lessons she's learned along the way, and some fantastic tips for anyone looking to lead today. This is a conversation you don't want to miss!So, save the date! Tune in to www.vukaonlineradio.co.za on We're excited to have you join us for this special episode!

The Circle on Vuka show, is the first and best source for news, current events and politics in South Africa.Join Mogale Mothale on the Topic: Reflections on the address by the President.Following the allegations made by KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the President addressed the Nation to announce some of the measures to deal with the allegations leveled against Police Minister Senzo Mcunu among other things. In this episode Mogale reflects on these developments and other news making headlines.Stream in on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za

What specific human values do you think are most important to incorporate into technology, especially in the context of addressing societal inequalities in Africa?Join us for the Leadership Masterclass V20 Special Edition!

Africa's Leaders in Sustainability show is about Celebrating African trailblazers in biodiversity, climate change, and conservation.Join DJ Hotlane on with special guest Sophia Laarissa.Sophia Laarissa is an ocean advocate and PhD researcher focusing on ocean governance and international law. She promotes ocean literacy, sustainable stewardship, and regional cooperation, and has co-authored key publications on ocean-related topics, serving as a focal point for ocean literacy initiatives in Africa.Stream in on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za for this exciting and informative conversation.

Prof Shay Welch is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. Shay shares with us her passion for philosophy and research and how her varied interests including being an aerialist in the circus have informed her career journey. She also mentions that she brings "I" into her writing and that differentiates her from other academic writing. Shay shares her health journey with us.Join us on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za as we have a chat with our host Colleen and a special guest Prof Shay Welch.Be sure to join us!

Join us for Episode 2 of Season 3 of the Lipstick Chronicle, featuring Sanele Simmons!Sanele is a dynamic South African entrepreneur and a beauty advocate. She's also a semi-finalist in the Mrs. South Africa 2025 pageant, where she is working to celebrate real beauty and empower women.In her interview, Sanele will share her amazing journey to becoming a leader, the important lessons she's learned, and helpful tips for today's leaders. You won't want to miss this uplifting conversation!Listen to the episode on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za

The Circle on Vuka show, is the first and best source for news, current events and politics in South Africa.Join Mogale Mothale on the Topic: In Conversation with UDM Cllr Yongama Zigebe on the on the state of the city of Johannesburg.The current developments in the City of Johannesburg require not only the attention of the city officials and politicians but also the citizens of this great city. In this episode, Mogale is joined by UDM Cllr Yongama Zigebe to discuss the current developments and service delivery in the City of Johannesburg.Stream in on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za

Africa's Leaders in Sustainability show is about Celebrating African trailblazers in biodiversity, climate change, and conservation.Join DJ Hotlane with special guest Vhalinavho Khavhagali.Mr. Vhalinavho Khavhagali is a South African scientist specializing in biodiversity, climate change, and policy management. He holds an MSc from the University of Cape Town and has held various leadership roles, including:- Country Director for IUCN South Africa- Regional Head: Climate Change for IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa- Represented South Africa in multilateral processes like UNFCCC, CBD, and SADCHe played a key role in establishing the Paris Agreement and South Africa's National Determined Contributions.Stream in on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za for this exciting and informative conversation.

The Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism is an independent media organization that specializes in narrative, solutions journalism, focusing on health and social justice issues across Africa.Join us on the 3 July 2025 at 12pm CAT on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za as we have a chat with our host Colleen and a special guest Mia Malan.Be sure to join us

We are excited to welcome Lorraine Mooi in Season 3, Episode 1 of Lipstick Chronicles! Lorraine is a trailblazing South African plumber and entrepreneur who is truly changing the game in the plumbing industry—one pipe at a time!We'll be diving into her incredible journey to leadership, the valuable lessons she's learned along the way, and her advice for today's leaders. Trust us, you won't want to miss this inspiring conversation!Tune in at www.vukaonlineradio.co.za

The Circle on Vuka show, is the first and best source for news, current events and politics in South Africa.Join Mogale Mothale In Conversation with Cllr Marcel Coutriers on the recent developments in the City of Johannesburg.The Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero survived a motion of no confidence which was tabled by the Democratic Alliance. ActionSA abstained from the motion and their member Councilor Mthembu who was serving as a speaker got removed through a motion of no confidence. On this episode Mogale is joined by ActionSA Councilor in the City of Johannesburg Marcel Coutriers to talk about this recent developments and the state of the city of Johannesburg.Stream in on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za

June is Youth Month in South Africa, thanks to our first democratic President, Tata Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and the people of South Africa!Join us for a special V20 Leadership Masterclass Episode 2We've got Senamile Zungu and Thembalethu Seyisi from V20 ready to chat about how youth can spark social change. They'll share their passion for youth advocacy and why it's crucial to create values together.Don't miss it! Tune in at www.vukaonlineradio.co.za

Africa's Leaders in Sustainability show is about Celebrating African trailblazers in biodiversity, climate change, and conservation.Join DJ Hotlane with special guest Madhukar Swayambhu.Madhukar Swayambhu is a multifaceted expert in IT, environment, and sustainability. He's a TED speaker, global top 3 author on water, and founder of Vaidic Srijan LLP, a climate tech startup in India. His team has invented NbS technologies for restoring soil, water, and air, including Cownomics, Ecolining, and EcoDredging, with recognition from India's central ministries.Stream in on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za for this exciting and informative conversation.

Breast milk is similar to blood. It needs to be there when you need it and so there is a need for human milk banks. Staša Jordan, Executive Director of the South African Breastmilk Reserve is a passionate advocate for breast feeding and encourages donation of breast milk so that all babies can benefit. How do you store breastmilk? For how long? Who can donate? Why should a baby receive breastmilk?Tune in to hear the answers.Join us www.vukaonlineradio.co.za as we have a chat with our host Colleen and a special guest Staša Jordan.Be sure to join us!

Africa's Leaders in Sustainability show is about Celebrating African trailblazers in biodiversity, climate change, and conservation.Join DJ Hotlane with special guest Dr. Kolisa Sinyanya.Dr. Kolisa Sinyanya is a renowned ocean scientist, STEM advocate, and speaker who empowers the next generation of leaders in science and education. She's a Forbes-featured expert on ocean microbes and climate impact, and has worked with the UN and European Parliament.Stream in on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za for this exciting and informative conversation.

Tshepo Raofa has identified that there is a gap in the market with primary healthcare. The patient cannot always travel to the clinic and so he has set about taking the clinic to the patient in rural Limpopo. Raofa Health and Wellness Clinic is a newly founded primary healthcare provider in the community. Join us on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za as we have a chat with our host Colleen and a special guest Tshepo Raofa.Be sure to join us

Africa's Leaders in Sustainability show is about Celebrating African trailblazers in biodiversity, climate change, and conservation.Join DJ Hotlane with special guest Musandiwa Sinyosi.Musandiwa Sinyosi is a driven, creative, and analytical professional with experience as a Content Writer and Country Team Lead for Climate Change Writers. She leverages research and storytelling skills to highlight environmental issues, contributing to global awareness and education. Musandiwa also possesses technical skills in Flutterflow development, enhancing her digital project insights.Stream in on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za for this exciting and informative conversation.

Dr Nokukhanya describes herself as a real girl in a big world tasked by an awesome God to save little people.You will love Nokukhanya's bubbly, contagious energy and how she shares all the facets of her life with us. Wife, Mom, Paediatrician and passionate Advocate for physical and mental wellness. Join us on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za as we have a chat with our host Colleen and a special guest Dr NOKUKHANYA KHANYILE..Be sure to join us! #Vuka #Healthcare #Medical

Join us for a special edition of the V20 Leadership MasterclassHear from Dr. Dumisani Magadlela and Alex Motshwanetsi Mathole on Ubuntu-based leadership and sustainability. Tune in at www.vukaonlineradio.co.za! 

The Circle on Vuka show, is the first and best source for news, current events and politics in South Africa.Join Mogale Mothale on Topic: In Conversation with Tshwane Economic Development Agency CEO Lardo Starnder on Tshwane Energy Summit.Tshwane Economic Development Agency in partnership with the City of Tshwane will be hosting the Tshwane Energy Summit this week in Pretoria to discuss and drive sustainable energy solutions for the city and beyond. On this episode Mogale is joined by the CEO of Tshwane Economic Development Agency to discuss more on this important Summit.Stream in on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za

Africa's Leaders in Sustainability show is about Celebrating African trailblazers in biodiversity, climate change, and conservation.Join DJ Hotlane with special guest Temitope Kolade.Temitope Kolade is a seasoned ESG Consultant and finance professional with expertise in tax law, accountancy, and financial analysis. He's a Senior Manager at Andersen in Nigeria, with experience in the oil, gas, and power sectors, and a strong background in research, analysis, and financial reporting.Stream in on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za for this exciting and informative conversation.

Nicole Paterson has seen her role in pharmaceutical sales as being a calling and fulfilling her purpose of being patient centric.Nicole shares her lived experience with us of how retrenchment feels and what she has been doing to maintain her mental and emotional health.Join us onwww.vukaonlineradio.co.za as we have a chat with our host Colleen and a special guest Nicole Paterson.Be sure to join us!

Join Mogale Mothale on the Topic: Unpacking Budget 3.0 with Liso Mdutyana. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tabled the budget for the third time in three months after the proposed VAT hike fiasco. On this episode Mogale is joined by a Budget Policy Researcher at Institute for Economic Justice Liso Mdutyana to unpack what features in this new budget.

Africa's Leaders in Sustainability show is about Celebrating African trailblazers in biodiversity, climate change, and conservation.Join DJ Hotlane with special guest Dr Nomvuselelo (Mvusy) Songelwa.Dr. Nomvuselelo, or "Mvusy," is a highly respected leader with over 20 years of experience in government, tourism, and conservation. From humble beginnings as a cattle herder in the Eastern Cape, she's risen to lead national organizations, driven by her passion for people, purpose, and lasting transformation.Stream in on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za for this exciting and informative conversation.

What healthcare news is making headlines recently? We do not have to be experts on every subject, but having an overview is always good.Join us as we have a chat with our host Colleen Qvist.Be sure to join us

Africa's Leaders in SustainabilityJoin DJ Hotlane in conversation with McCayla Warriker as they spotlight African trailblazers making an impact in biodiversity, climate change, and conservation

A heartfelt conversation with Adeline Sede-Kamga.

Africa's Leaders in Sustainability show is about Celebrating African trailblazers in biodiversity, climate change, and conservation.Join DJ Hotlane with special guest Roselilly Ushewokunze.Roselilly Ushewokunze, an Eco Feminist and Food Justice Leader. She is actively involved in movement buildups, advocacy, research and human centric approach to address structural and systemic issues hindering sustainable development and climate action. Her work is centered on the understanding that women and other economically disadvantaged groups absorb the brutal impact of climate change. Rose currently heads the Food Justice Network which seeks to provide green decent work for women and young people, reduce poverty and gender inequality through the transformation of agri-food systems.Stream in on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za for this exciting and informative conversation

Yolanda Ndale shares with us how she has followed her calling to deliver babies and shares with us that nursing requires patience, empathy, sympathy, love and compassion. Yolanda made the decision a few years back to move to Saudi Arabia as a midwife. Tune in to hear more.Join us on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za as we have a chat with our host Colleen and a special guest Yolanda Ndale.Be sure to join us!

The Circle on Vuka show, is the first and best source for news, current events and politics in South Africa.Join Mogale Mothale on the Topic: Talking Employment Equity with Labour Policy and industrial Relations DDG Thembinkosi Mkalipi.Employment Equity Act as a tool to redress the disadvantages of the past on the people of colour, has sparked reactions in the last few months and on this episode, Mogale is joined by Deputy Director General for Labour Policy and Industrial Relations at the Department of Labour and Employment Thembinkosi Mkalipi to further this act.Stream in on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za

Aleksandra Czech-Seklecka is a passionate entrepreneur and business woman who has lived with excruciating pain from a young age. She was an adult and had changed countries before she received a diagnosis of her pain as being endometriosis. We discuss Aleksandra's journey from the age of ten to current and the innovative approach she has adopted to be able to thrive in all areas of her life despite of or because of endometriosis.Join us as we have a chat with our host Colleen and a special guest Aleksandra Czech-Seklecka.Be sure to join us!

Africa's Leaders in Sustainability show is about Celebrating African trailblazers in biodiversity, climate change, and conservation.Join DJ Hotlane on Thursday, 15 May at 1pm CAT, with special guest Athi Biko.Athi Biko is a qualified Chartered Accountant and a Sustainability Enthusiast with a focus on businesses generating sustainable revenue streams.Athi's passion for sustainability took a major turn for good when he received an opportunity to work as a Stakeholder Engagement for UN Global Compact and he has taken this opportunity to make a difference and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Africa's Leaders in Sustainability show is about Celebrating African trailblazers in biodiversity, climate change, and conservation.Join DJ Hotlane with special guest Lusanda Msebi.Lusanda Msebi is from Motherwell in the Eastern Cape and is the Founder of Catwalk Youth Development Africa (CYDA)Passionate about community development as we inclusively transition towards a low carbon economy. She is currently studying towards her Bachelor in Community Development at University of Western Cape. She has works with Motherwell Community and EnvironHub. Lusanda is also a facilitator of separation at Source and Upcycling Programs She speaks to the youth, she's a voice to of the youth and embodies the energy that the youth bring towards a sustainable future.

Ms Vicentia Rambau is the Quality Assurance Manager at Tambo Memorial Hospital. We talk about the most common complaints received and more importantly what Tambo is doing about those complaints. In the 2024-2025 period, Tambo has received 334 compliments, and we acknowledge all those staff who contribute their best every day to make the service at Tambo great.Join us on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za as we have a chat with our host Colleen and a special guest Ms. Vicentia Rambau.Be sure to join us

The Circle on Vuka show, is the first and best source for news, current events and politics in South Africa.Join Mogale Mothale on the Topic: Reflecting on Jo'burg SOCA with DA Caucus Leader Councilor Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku.Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero delivered his State of the City Address recently and laid bare some of the challenges that faces the city and presented a plan to turnaround the city. In this episode, Mogale is joined by DA Caucus Leader in the City of Johannesburg Councilor Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku to reflect on the address by the Mayor and the motion of no confidence she submitted against the Mayor.

The next few months will be the busiest for African Election Bodies and Observers in Africa as Election dates are getting closer, among the countries going to Elections are Malawi, Burundi, Cameroon etc. In this episode Mogale is joined by Election Specialist Tendai Mbanje from University of Pretoria to talk about the preparedness and the political climate of these counts they prepare for democracy in action.Stream in for the conversation....