Podcasts about Mamelodi

Episode overview: In this conversation, South African strategist Wabo Majavu, executive strategy and business operations leader at Africa Data Centres, unpacks how technical expertise at organisations like MTN and Intelsat laid the foundation for her distinctive approach to strategic leadership and digital activism. From building radar applications at the CSIR to optimising cellular networks through late-night, township-sourced sheep's head dinners with seasoned veteran technicians, Majavu's journey illustrates how hands-on technical experience and savvy adaptation becomes the bedrock of strategic thinking. She discusses navigating workplace discrimination, helping transform organisational culture at state-owned Sentech, and her prescient work in AI before it became a global phenomenon. Andile Masuku explores with Majavu how strategists shape a company's future direction, the delicate balance between commercial viability and digital inclusion, and her current mission to democratise coding through native African languages. Key topics: - From radar systems at CSIR to RF optimisation at MTN: building the technical foundation for strategic leadership - How experiences at Intelsat shaped her understanding of managed services and market transformation - The Sentech years: leading digital transformation while learning that culture can eat even the best strategy for breakfast - Studying AI and signal processing before the global AI boom, and formative educational experiences in Malaysia that shaped future vision - Strategic stakeholder management: converting union leaders into product managers and building collaborative ecosystems - Balancing commercial imperatives with digital inclusion through long-term strategic thinking - Where to start learning AI: practical advice for breaking into the field Notable points: 1. Majavu's radar applications work at CSIR and cellular network optimisation at MTN provided the technical depth that informs her strategic decision-making today 2. At MTN, she overcame racial barriers by building relationships with Network Operations Centre (NOC) technicians through after-hours learning sessions, bringing sheep's head delicacies from Mamelodi township to earn their trust and knowledge 3. At Sentech, she learned firsthand that "culture can eat strategy for breakfast," successfully converting a well-respected, highly influential union leader into a turnkey product manager spearheading the roll-out of new digital services 4. Majavu studied signal processing and then AI before it became mainstream, building web crawlers and predictive systems 5. Her approach to change management involves understanding each stakeholder's agenda and finding areas of alignment, demonstrated through her successful transformation of adversaries into collaborators Listen for Majavu's insights on how strategists inform a company's trajectory, why patient capital and technical depth are essential for Africa's digital transformation, and how past experiences become the lens through which strategic leaders view future possibilities. Image credit: Konecta

New GX Capital, one of the principal investors in Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa parent CIVH, recently announced it was launching a R2.4-billion clean-tech investment fund in partnership with RMB Ventures. To unpack the details of the new fund and why it's being established, New GX Capital founder and CEO Khudusela Pitje joined TechCentral editor Duncan McLeod in the latest episode of the TechCentral Show for a wide-ranging conversation. In the interview, Pitje chatted about the fund – called the Airnegize Capital Fund – and its plans to invest in renewable energy and water and gas infrastructure across Africa. New GX Capital and RMB Ventures have described the fund as “one of the largest of its kind on the continent”. The fund has secured R2.4-billion in initial commitments, with the companies targeting a further R1.6-billion before financial close in the coming months. In this episode of the TechCentral Show, Pitje expands on: • His career background and the formation of New GX Capital; • The role his father, the late HM Pitje, a businessman and former mayor of Mamelodi, played in his life and career choices; • His role in helping build Dark Fibre Africa and CIVH; • Why he feels the decision by the competition authorities to block the acquisition by Vodacom of a 30% co-controlling stake in Maziv – a subsidiary of CIVH that houses Vumatel and DFA – was wrongheaded; • The role New GX Capital plays today, as well as its investment philosophy; • What led to the creation of the Airnegize Fund with RMB Ventures; and • The role and future of black economic empowerment in South Africa. Don't miss a fascinating conversation! TechCentral

A R50,000 reward is being offered for information on the disappearance of community radio journalist Aserie Sibusiso Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Mdhluli. The National Press Club and the African Media and Communications Forum announced the reward during a media briefing in Tshwane at the weekend. The pair were last seen in separate locations; Mdhluli in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga, and Ndlovu leaving his workplace in Mamelodi. For more insight, Elvis Presslin spoke to Antoinette Slabbert, Acting Chairperson of the National Press Club

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Residents of Mamelodi are set to march to their local municipal offices to demand free registration of new pre-paid meters and scrapping of debt for residential and local businesses. The community is expected to voice their demands and push for meaningful change in their area. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Zonal Chairman of SANCO Mamelodi, Joseph Kgatlhe

Good Morning Angels assisted Sihle Mlotshwa and her First Aiducate NPO with the R35,000 needed for study guides and another R35,000 to invest in other needs for the Saturday School and her students.

Residents of Mamelodi are on the verge of realising a long-held dream: the creation of a skateboard park near the Mamelodi East Police Station. This project owes much to the dedicated efforts of Poelo Mofolo, founder of the Mamelodi Skate Club. Despite hitting a wall in securing a venue for the skate park, Mofolo found a breakthrough when he reached out to Dean McPherson, the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Development, via Instagram and received an immediate response. In an interview with Biznews, Mofolo shared his inspiring journey from childhood spent in children's homes, where skateboarding and acting became vital outlets. A mentor, Katie Miller, played a pivotal role by introducing him to acting and speech lessons, helping him evolve from "a kid living in a room with 20 other kids" to winning Eisteddfods, often without any family members in the audience. Today, Mofolo is not only a passionate skateboarder and actor but also a determined advocate for helping other children succeed. His vision for the skate park includes transforming it into a multi-purpose educational facility featuring after-school programmes for kids in Mamelodi. Mofolo believes that nothing in life comes for free, so he offers free skateboards in exchange for volunteer hours spent in the community garden

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Ikageng residents, East of Mamelodi, say it's disappointing that they have entered the 5th year of the ongoing water crisis in their community. That's despite many promises by politicians to find solutions. In anticipation of the 2024 State of the Nation Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa, the community has pleaded with him to honour the promises made to resolve the water crises in the area. Ramaphosa visited Mamelodi during the past weekend's voter registration drive, where he promised to attend to the crisis at the national level following the Tshwane municipality's inability to resolve the issue. To talk more about the water issues in Mamelodi Elvis Presslin spoke to City of Tshwane Spokesperson, Selby Bokaba

Resident Chef & Food Anthropologist, Dr Anna Trapido on reviews Mamelodi's Awesome Ice Cream located at in Mamelodi Shop address: 0003 Masethe Street, Mamelodi West, they are on google maps so if you just type in Awesome Ice Cream it will take you straight to the shop and at our Pop-Up Store in Bus Stop7 Mooikloof Pretoria East. To WIN an Ice Cream Date Voucher, Whatspp the word VALENTINE to 0817537193See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mamelodi Sundowns het Cape Town Spurs 3-0 op Loftus Versfeld verslaan en hul verstommende opening van die Premierskapseisoen voortgesit. Die verdedigende kampioen het nou elf agtereenvolgende wedstryde gewen. Die afrigter, Rulani Mokwena, sê hy is tevrede met sy span se prestasie:

The MTN8 final has come and gone, with Orlando Pirates walking away with a second consecutive title. The Buccaneers were able to keep Mamelodi sundowns out for 120 minutes, forcing the game to go to penalties. The Buccaneers would have had a few shaking nerves, considering the last penalty shootout they took part in; they lost to Botswana side Jwaneng Galaxy. Masandawana were not clinical from the spot, with Orlando Pirates winning 3-1. On the latest episode of the Fan Reaction Show, Mzansi reacts to Orlando Pirates beating Mamelodi Sundowns 3-1 on penalties to claim a second consecutive MTN8. The fans analyse the teams' performance and comment on the officiating. SL Radio on SoccerLaduma.co.za

In Chasing Proof, Finding Faith, Dr. Tom Rudelius shares his story of doubt and faith. Dr. Tom Rudelius is a postdoctoral researcher in theoretical physics at UC–Berkeley and the author of  Chasing Proof, Finding Faith. In that book, he chronicles his conversion to Christianity while still wrestling with the doubt that science often bears upon faith. An excerpt from his book is available here. In this conversation with Denison Forum Executive Director Dr. Mark Turman, Dr. Rudelius discusses:  How his twin brother led him to Christ (1:51) The myth of the incompatibility between science and faith (5:37) How story and science diverge (9:15) His preconceptions and misconceptions about Christianity (15:07) The turning point in his conversion (19:38) String theory (25:12) How faith and science can coexist (29:42) How he came to have confidence in the Bible (37:13) Why doubt is a gift from God (41:24) Download the unedited transcript (PDF). About Dr. Tom Rudelius Tom Rudelius completed his undergraduate work at Cornell, earned a doctorate in physics at Harvard, and has conducted postdoctoral research at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey. Currently a postdoctoral researcher in theoretical physics at the University of California, Berkeley, Tom will begin a faculty position at Durham University (UK) in the fall of 2023. His research focuses on string theory, quantum field theory, and early universe cosmology. A man of faith and an avid sports fan, he is frequently requested to speak on topics related to science and faith. He is also on the board of the Mamelodi Initiative, a tutoring organization based in Mamelodi, South Africa. Tom's newest book, Chasing Proof, Finding Faith, released on August 8, 2023, from Tyndale. About Dr. Mark Turman Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today's culture. About Denison Forum Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.  

Pearl was born and raised in Mamelodi. Her leadership skills date back to 2012 when she was her softball team captain, RCL in 2011 & 2013 and a Prefect and Governing body Representative in 2014. Pearl obtained her b-com law from Pearson (now called Eduvos), b-com honours from Regent business school, and LLB degree from Unisa and a certificate in project management Red and Yellow which is a creative institution. During her time at varsity, Pearl was a part of the House committee then joined the SRC team where she became the first female president of the SRC in 2017. Pearl is currently a candidate attorney, in addition, she is a Brand South Africa Play Your Part Ambassador, the founder of a youth focused Non-Profit Organisation called Project 31 and holds the titles of being part of the Top 10 for Miss South Africa in 2022 and Top 30 for Miss South Africa 2021 she was also crowned First Princess of Miss Mamelodi Sundowns in 2020. • A reminder to please rate wherever you listen and review the podcast if you're listening on Apple podcast, your ratings go a long way in creating awareness of the show. Tag us on Instagram @sister_in_law_ @pearlntshehi • Today's episode is sponsored by Nedbank - learn more on https://personal.nedbank.co.za/home.html --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tebello-motshwane/message

DJ Sanza (Born Sandile Mabaso) is a DJ from Pretoria, Mamelodi. From an early age of 15 years Sandile started collecting Soulful House, Deep House And Broken Beat Vinyls before he could play(DJ) because he loved house music. He started DJing at the early age of 16 years where he displayed his talent for house music at local pubs in Mamelodi and Soweto. Inspired by the late Slim Jan, Paouls and Simon, DJ Sanza who is popular for his unique mixing and track selection skills during his live sets, started becoming more popular in Pretoria and the whole of Gauteng for the mixtapes he releases on a monthly basis. DJ Sanza was signed with Deep n' Soul Touch, a top local DJ group in Mamelodi managed by Tebogo Katz Katz. He built a strong partnership with Thabang TekniQ Ntuli where they frequently toured the country and he released his first single titled "HEY" which had massive tremendous response from Osunlade and Black Motion to name a few, he also mixed TekniQ's compilation album titled TekniQ - Abstract Mood and co-founded Abstract Mood Music with TekniQ after leaving Deep n' Soul Touch. He has shared the stage with the likes of Vinny Da Vinci, Ralf Gum, Christos and QB Smith to name a few. He is arguably one of the best DJs and upcoming Producers in South Africa.

On this segment of Spotlight On we are joined by Sbusiso Mlotshwa who pastors at The Church in Mamelodi. Spotlight On is a segment devoted to drawing attention to churches that we value all around South Africa. Our desire is to introduce our listeners to godly faithful pastors and allow the pastors to share with us what God is doing in their churches and their communities. Table Talk

On this segment of Spotlight On we are joined by Sbusiso Mlotshwa who pastors at The Church in Mamelodi. Spotlight On is a segment devoted to drawing attention to churches that we value all around South Africa. Our desire is to introduce our listeners to godly faithful pastors and allow the pastors to share with us what God is doing in their churches and their communities.

Heavy rains in the City of Tswane has caused floods leaving many families homeless in an informal settlement in Mamelodi. Head of communications at Gauteng Human settlement department Tahir Sema joins Thabo to give update on how the Gauteng department of human settlement is assisting the community that was affected by the floods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gauteng se departement van menslike nedersettings sê hy is bewus van die nood van die vloedslagoffers in Mamelodi in Tshwane. Die mense word in tydelike skuilings gehuisves wat die Stad Tshwane voorsien het. Die departement en die metro het reeds 'n plan vir hul huisvesting en bly daartoe verbind om mense in verskeie informele nedersettings in die provinsie te hervestig. Die woordvoerder van die departement, Tahir Sema, sê hulle sal inwoners teen volgende maand oor die jongste stand van sake inlig.

    CEO of SNG grant, Victor Sekese joins Clement for this week's edition of Hanging out, taking you through his upbringing in Mamelodi, his love for accounting and his good taste in music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UP's Mamelodi Campus Provides Preschool Teachers With Training On Sensory Gardens by Radio Islam

Sentencing procedures in the Pretoria High Court into the trial of four men convicted of the murder of North West businessman Wandile Bozwana are expected to kick-off today.The accused are Sipho Hudla, Robert Mutapa, Bonginkosi Khumalo, and the notorious Mamelodi businessman Vusi "Khekhe" Mathibela. The men are also charged with the murder and attempted murder of Bozwana's colleague Mpho Baloyi.Baloyi escaped with multiple gunshot wounds in the October 2015 attack at Grasfontein East of Pretoria. Jon Gericke spoke to reporter, Ofentse Setimo...

Clement is joined by the police minister, Bheki Cele to discuss SA's tavern shootings as one person has been killed in Mamelodi following the mass shooting at the Soweto tavern.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En Afrique du Sud, le gouvernement souhaite voir émerger « smart city » en banlieue de Johannesburg. Les réflexions sont en cours autour de la pertinence de ce concept de ville connectée qui utilise les nouvelles technologies pour améliorer leurs services. De notre correspondante à Johannesburg, Avec un taux de croissance urbaine qui devrait être, d'ici 2050, le plus élevé au monde, l'Afrique ne cesse de réfléchir à quelles seront ses villes de demain. Et la réponse se trouve peut-être dans le concept de ville intelligente, qui correspondrait particulièrement bien au continent, selon Andile Skosana, directeur du cabinet de conseil Citycon Africa. « Le paradoxe de l'Afrique, c'est que la population très jeune est déjà adaptée aux technologies. Elle utilise les paiements mobiles et maîtrise très bien Internet, elle est déjà passée à la quatrième révolution industrielle. Donc je pense que les technologies les plus modernes sont les plus adaptées pour résoudre les problèmes du continent. Par exemple, prenez les voitures autonomes : ce sont des services qui pourraient être programmés pour les populations les plus pauvres, pour combler le manque de mobilité et les distances. » Quid des townships existants La ville intelligente répond également au rêve de pouvoir recommencer à zéro, notamment en Afrique du Sud, où les villes actuelles portent les stigmates de la ségrégation. Mais pour Geci Karuri-Sebina, chercheuse associée au réseau des villes sud-africaines, il vaudrait mieux se concentrer sur des quartiers existants, plutôt que de créer des villes à partir de rien. « Le plus gros défis que nous avons dans ce pays, c'est de rendre toutes ces choses possibles dans les townships existants d'Alexandra, de Soweto, de Mamelodi », explique la chercheuse. « Donc d'un côté, on a ces projets de grandes villes nouvelles et technologiques, où en Afrique il y a beaucoup d'exemples, comme Konza City au Kenya – et je pense que tout cela c'est un peu une mode –, mais d'un autre côté, on a aussi ces immenses villes qui existent déjà, avec leurs problèmes qui doivent être réglés de façon plus intelligente », souligne Geci Karuri-Sebina. ► À écouter aussi : Comment construire des « smart cities » en Afrique Les difficultés financières, un frein pour les « smart cities » Ces projets gigantesques de « smart cities » représentent aussi des budgets très lourds. François Fouche, économiste et enseignant à l'école de commerce de l'Université de Pretoria, met en garde contre les difficultés pour les financer. « Pour qu'une ville intelligente puisse voir le jour, il lui faut une certaine faisabilité financière », indique-t-il. « Et le problème avec beaucoup de projets en Afrique, c'est que l'on a dû mal à atteindre ce niveau. Il faut que l'on développe des études de faisabilité plus professionnelles et sérieuses, pour que le projet soit vraiment bien soutenu et puisse atteindre un tel niveau », prévient François Fouche. L'Afrique du Sud envisage quant à elle de contribuer à hauteur d'un milliard d'euros d'investissements publics pour lancer son projet à Lanseria, qui devrait comporter une partie de logements sociaux.

Guest: Tshwarelo Mathebula, Acting Director of Infrastructure with the Gauteng MEC for Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation. 

Welcome to "Inside The Juno Reactor" Podcast Episode 9: Mabi - King of Conga Fury (Miles Davis, Juno Reactor) SYNOPSIS: This week's "Inside the Juno Reactor" is dedicated to Mabi, his life and unique persona, his amazing percussion, musical skills, and cheerful character. In this special interview shot by Ben Watkins 10 years ago at JR's Ridge Farm Studio, we hear the Mabi story: a look at his background and early life in South Africa, to then explore what then became an essential element, Mabi changed the trajectory of Juno Reactor, a collaborator for 15 years. GUEST BIO: One of South Africa's most venerable musicians, a veteran of bands such as Malombo and Sakhile, Mabi Gabriel Thobejane is a natural born drummer. Known in the West as the 'Conga King' he has worked with Robert "Doc" Mthalane, Pops Mohamed, Miles Davis Sipho Gumede, Madala Kunene and Busi Mhlongo. Interested in bringing traditional music to a wider audience he has more recently collaborated with premier trance outfit Juno Reactor. Born 1948 in Mamelodi, South Africa, and passed on June 3, 2021. GUEST LINK: https://www.facebook.com/MabiThobejaneFromDanceToTrance/ Produced by Kenji Productions - https://www.kenjiproductions.com Discover more at: https://www.junoreactor.com

Mpho Putini is talking to Joseph Malaza about his musical career and latest projects. He is a gospel artist from Mamelodi, a songwriter, started his music career at Church, continued performing at bigger platforms, landed at Tshwane Gospel choir as a songwriter and lead vocalist.

BizNews shareholder Tshepo Mahloele is a self-made billionaire with an inspirational story second to none. Mahloele, who grew up in Mamelodi and went to school in Kuilsriver, Western Cape, sat down with BizNews founder Alec Hogg at the BizNews Conference earlier this month to talk about his significant investments in South Africa.

In this episode, Ron & Adam visit Springbok Lerato Makua in her home in Mamelodi. She talks about her rugby career starting in 2014 and how her life path has continued in the rugby world, despite not knowing much about it when she started playing the sport. Lerato currently plays for the Blue Bulls Rugby Club as well as for the Springboks Sevens and Fifteens teams. She has a busy schedule with the training camps and tournaments that she is attending, yet has still has found time to chat to us about receiving her first cap for the Springboks, her teams' Rugby World Cup 2021 dreams in Auckland and how she is inspiring younger women in her community to play rugby, despite it still being a male dominated sport.

Our guest for today is Nkateko Mlambo, an AirBnB Hostpreneur. She is originally from Mamelodi, a marketing graduate and in her final year of BCom Law Degree. She is also a property investor. She started her property investment journey in 2008 when she was in the mall with her mom and they saw a real estate agent in the mall. She bought a property for less than R500k and a real estate agent told her she doesn't have to live in the property, she could get a tenant to pay the rent. She went to CNA and bought a lease agreement. After the first month she received rental income from her tenant and decided she wants to get own property. Bought the second property (3 bed, 2 bath) in the township in Mamelodi in 2016. It's close to shopping centers and transport. The appreciation and the rental income of the second property were so much better than in town or suburbs. When she was purchasing her second property she had issues with the bank, which questioned her affordability. So she had to do her own arbitration. She realized that using her payslip to invest in property was going to be a problem for her. So she booked a property seminar to learn more about growing her property investing portfolio. She learned about property in a company name and in a trust. It became clear to her that if she was growing to grow in this space she needed a mentor and coach. She learned about the rent to rent strategy; she rented a property and then rented it out on AirBnB.  Started to search for properties in Pretoria East and looked for properties listed by the owners, sent an enquiry to the Landlord and spoke to him about subletting the property. She made money within the first week of renting out the first property. She then repeated the AirBnB strategy in Cape Town and rented out the property on AirBnB before they even concluded the rental agreement. In this episode Nkateko explains how to make 2 to 3 times more income with AirBnB than with a buy to rent strategy. This is episode another jam packed episode.   Click play on the audio to listen to this week's episode

It's Monday, a new day, a new week and MKT is encouraging us to do the right thing and vote! MKT tells us "Where he was right" and "Where he was wrong". Nuno Espirito Santo has parted ways with Tottenham Hotspur, is Antonio Conte next in line to take the job? There is a certain movie star terrorising the streets of Mamelodi, some say he is a villain and some say he is a hero. What does Salma Hayek think about Thanos?

It's Monday, a new day, a new week and MKT is encouraging us to do the right thing and vote! MKT tells us "Where he was right" and "Where he was wrong". Nuno Espirito Santo has parted ways with Tottenham Hotspur, is Antonio Conte next in line to take the job? There is a certain movie star terrorising the streets of Mamelodi, some say he is a villain and some say he is a hero. What does Salma Hayek think about Thanos? The MKT Show website

 For tonight's South Africans Doing Great Things feature we are joined by Neo Cholo, 16 year old  teenepreneur, Chairperson & Founder of Teens With Vision, and award winning author of The Journey book and My Scars Are My Story, both books highlighting issues as based on his upbringing in Mamelodi around toxic families, toxic masculinity, crime being villian to boy child's dreams and drawing meaning from every relationship or life experience.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gauteng police are investigating a shooting in which an alleged member of the Boko Haram gang was shot dead in Pretoria yesterday. Mamelodi, residents, believe that the alleged vigilante killer, who has named himself after a movie persona, John Wick is allegedly killing members of the so-called Boko Haram gang. Chairperson of the Community Policing Forum in Mamelodi West, Tebogo Mashigo....

Today's guest we have Sanza Mabaso known to your ears as DJ Sanza all the way from Pretoria on a dusty township "Mamelodi" he started being a Dj from an early age music his one of the best Spinners under Soulful genre he complied Soulful mix which symbolize his signature style of play his sounds will take you back when Deep & Soulful House was on a tip of each every individual we hope u will enjoy his mix Dj Sanza Joy2EarsMelody Of Craft #26

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Marius Roodt and Terence Corrigan. They discuss the story of a vigilante referred to as "John Wick" who is accused of killing gang members in the area. They also discuss the call by Mandla Mandela to boycott Miss Universe and the story of yet another community threatening "not to vote" in the upcoming elections. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify

Sit back & enjoy this week's episode of the Let Me Mansplain Podcast with Wesley Sniper, Fear Bavaria & K.A.N.E as we speak about the minister hostage situation (6:05), Adele's transformation (9:40), men need to have higher standards (11:17), the power of unemployed dick (12:51), the art of cheating (17:15), the 180 day sex rule (24:25), Mamelodi's John Wick (30:02), this week's Top 5 (32:42), supermodel standards (41:17), the dangers of far beauty (47:17), Man United's woes (53:06), the importance of brotherhood (1:03:51) & more!

Sit back & enjoy this week's episode of the Let Me Mansplain Podcast with Wesley Sniper, Fear Bavaria & K.A.N.E as we speak about the minister hostage situation (6:05), Adele's transformation (9:40), men need to have higher standards (11:17), the power of unemployed dick (12:51), the art of cheating (17:15), the 180 day sex rule (24:25), Mamelodi's John Wick (30:02), this week's Top 5 (32:42), supermodel standards (41:17), the dangers of far beauty (47:17), Man United's woes (53:06), the importance of brotherhood (1:03:51) & more!

Pat and Tammy McLeod, directors of Cru in partnership with Park Street Church in Boston,  talk about discipleship in the context of their college ministry to the 250,000+ students in the Boston area. The McLeod's often speak, teach, and write on spiritual formation, prayer, and ambiguous loss and are founding members of the Mamelodi Initiative in the township of Mamelodi, South Africa—a project that connects Harvard students with AIDS orphans and other at-risk youth in a mentoring and educational program to prepare them for college.

Enrique Mentor is a 19 year old boy hailing from Mamelodi, Pretoria. He has been immersed in what he calls 'soulful music', with particular reference to House Music, Neo Soul, Jazz, Rap, Funk, Disco, Lounge since the age of 10. His style of music is inspired by records that his father used to play in their household, and also local house djs (namely Thando Matlaila, Dj Sanza, Deep Roots, Daneum, etc.)

Die Kommissie vir Geslagsgelykheid in Suid-Afrika het vir 'n ondersoek gevra na die onmenslike behandeling van sommige van die plunderaars tydens die onrus en plundering van winkels en inkopiesentrums in KwaZulu-Natal en Gauteng. Die kommissie is ontsteld oor 'n voorval waar vroue na bewering gedwing is om in iets te swem wat soos water of 'n alkohol-storting in die Mamelodi-inkopiesentrum, Tshwane, gelyk het. Tamara Mathebula van die kommissie sê die grondwet waarborg elkeen se regte en dié regte geld ook vir plunderaars

Na die afgelope week se vlamme en afbreek is ons daaraan herinner dat ons lewens en ons besittings hiermee saam so verganklik is. Daar was gebreek en gebrand, maar, daar was ook gebou! GROOTfm 90.5 het besoek afgelê by twee gemeenskap-radiostasies wat ook slagoffers van die onluste was – Alex FM 89.1 (geleë in Alexandra) en Mams Radio 92.9 (geleë in Mamelodi). Die twee radiostasies het geweldige skade gelei toe ‘looters' in hulle onderskeie studio's ingevaar het en toerusting tot die waarde van honderde duisende rande beskadig en gesteel het. GROOTfm 90.5 weet wat die omvang van die uitgawes vir die bou van ‘n studio en ateljee is, en het daarom duidelike oortuiging gehad om ‘n bydrae te lewer. Ons span was magtig om aan Alex FM 89.1 se stasiebestuurder, Takalani Nemangawe,‘n bedrag van R10 000 te skenk, en aan Sam Mfaladi van Mams Radio, ‘n bedrag van R40 000. Baie sterkte met die opbou-proses, van julle studio, ateljee, maar veral julle span! Ja, dis maklik om te sê, ‘ek gaan nie bou nie, want ek het nie gebreek nie'…maar ek en jy het ‘n verantwoordelikheid teenoor ons naaste, maar bo alles teenoor ons Vader en Koning. Die vraag moet wees, nie ‘of' ek gaan help nie, maar ‘hoe'. Watter een kies jy? Die breek, of die bou? Soos Fred Rogers gesê het: ‘When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me; Look for the helpers. You will always find people who help.'

Na die afgelope week se vlamme en afbreek is ons daaraan herinner dat ons lewens en ons besittings hiermee saam so verganklik is. Daar was gebreek en gebrand, maar, daar was ook gebou! GROOTfm 90.5 het besoek afgelê by twee gemeenskap-radiostasies wat ook slagoffers van die onluste was – Alex FM 89.1 (geleë in Alexandra) en Mams Radio 92.9 (geleë in Mamelodi). Die twee radiostasies het geweldige skade gelei toe ‘looters' in hulle onderskeie studio's ingevaar het en toerusting tot die waarde van honderde duisende rande beskadig en gesteel het. GROOTfm 90.5 weet wat die omvang van die uitgawes vir die bou van ‘n studio en ateljee is, en het daarom duidelike oortuiging gehad om ‘n bydrae te lewer. Ons span was magtig om aan Alex FM 89.1 se stasiebestuurder, Takalani Nemangawe,‘n bedrag van R10 000 te skenk, en aan Sam Mfaladi van Mams Radio, ‘n bedrag van R40 000. Baie sterkte met die opbou-proses, van julle studio, ateljee, maar veral julle span! Ja, dis maklik om te sê, ‘ek gaan nie bou nie, want ek het nie gebreek nie'…maar ek en jy het ‘n verantwoordelikheid teenoor ons naaste, maar bo alles teenoor ons Vader en Koning. Die vraag moet wees, nie ‘of' ek gaan help nie, maar ‘hoe'. Watter een kies jy? Die breek, of die bou? Soos Fred Rogers gesê het: ‘When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me; Look for the helpers. You will always find people who help.'

Over the past few days of looting and rioting, 4 community radio stations were trashed -  Alex FM, in Alexandra, Mams Radio, in Mamelodi, West Side FM, in Kagiso, and Intokozo FM, in Durban. We speak to William Bird, the director of Media Monitoring Africa, about the significance of the attack station which he has described as "an act of destruction of the community itself". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rioting in Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal shows no signs of letting up, as the authorities have pledged to clamp down on the violence. Looting has continued in Alexandra, Diepsloot, Vosloorus, and Mamelodi, although it was reportedly calm in the Johannesburg city centre. In Alexandra, looters have torched parts of the Pan Africa Mall and several businesses in the vicinity. Earlier, at last, 10 people died in a stampede at a mall in Meadowlands, Soweto. It's believed that about 300 people have been arrested in KwaZulu-Natal and another 453 in Gauteng. While the turmoil was triggered by the imprisonment of former president Jacob Zuma following his conviction on contempt of court charges, the government says criminal elements are exploiting the current situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rioting in Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal shows no signs of letting up, as the authorities have pledged to clamp down on the violence.  Looting has continued in Alexandra, Diepsloot, Vosloorus, and Mamelodi, although it was reportedly calm in the Johannesburg city centre.  In Alexandra, looters have torched parts of the Pan Africa Mall and several businesses in the vicinity.  Earlier, at last, 10 people died in a stampede at a mall in Meadowlands, Soweto.  EWN's Ntakoana Ngatane was there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nkosinathi Sithole, popularly known by his stage name Snow Deep, is a South African record producer & DJ.Snow Deep is critical acclaimed as Amapiano Pioneer by a lot of his fans and his music journey started back in 2013 when he started releasing seasonal mixtapes. Born and raised in Pretoria, South Africa. The musical expedition began in the early years of his teenage life, where he then established a production band with his childhood friends to be called “White City Boys”. As a hobby and probably a rather perceptible interest in the social lifestyle, the group caught a lot of attention. Seemingly because they produced their own music and performed it as well, making them one the few artists to do so in Mamelodi.

How does a career fighting social inequality look like? Look no further as I sit down with one of the world's expert in social inequality: Ben Phillips. Ben Phillips is the author of the book How to Fight Inequality. He advises the UN, governments and civil society organizations. He is Launch Director of the Fight Inequality Alliance. He has lived and worked in four continents and a dozen cities. He has led programs and campaigns teams in Save the Children, the Children's Society, the Global Call to Action Against Poverty and the Global Campaign for Education.  In Episode 12 of Season 8, listen how Ben's passion for inequality started as a young activist in the Mamelodi township, South Africa, in 1994, just after the end of apartheid. I also asked him about his book; his take on social entrepreneurship and his very honest answer on how to get paid by doing good.  Check out previous seasons & episodes of our Award-Winning Social Change Career Podcast.  ***Episode recorded on March 18thd, 2021   Key Links  How to Fight Inequality Book Fight Inequality Alliance Ben's Linkedin   ***New product*** PCDN.global is launching our first ever online workshops on all this career of change. First workshop was February 1st, stay tuned for more information on the next career PCDN.global career workshop. Join our free PCDN Impact Career Chats Book a session PCDN Coaching Services Become an insider and join the PCDN Career Helping Line   Subscribe to PCDN.global's Daily or Weekly Newsletter This episode was brought to you thanks to the Rotary Peace Fellowship: Are you an existing or emerging peace leader looking to take your career to the next level? You might be eligible to receive full funding to pursue a MA or professional certificate in peace & conflict studies. Learn more about Rotary Peace Fellowships at www.rotary.org/peace-fellowshipsocial change venture that works to bring about structural changes that will fundamentally shift the systems

Pat and Tammy McLeod serve as Harvard Chaplains for Cru, an interdenominational Christian ministry. Tammy is also the Director of College Ministry at Park Street Church in Boston. She received her MA in Spiritual Formation from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Pat holds an MA in Theological Studies from the International School of Theology and an MA in Science & Religion and a PhD in Practical Theology from Boston University. They are founding members of the Mamelodi Initiative in the township of Mamelodi, South Africa—a project that connects Harvard students with at-risk youth in a mentoring and educational program to prepare them for college. Pat and Tammy, certified instructors for Interpersonal Communication Programs, Inc., have been married for more than three decades and are parents to four grown children. They coauthored the book Hit Hard: One Family's Journey of Letting Go of What Was and Learning to Live Well with What Is in which they share their journey into the world of ambiguous loss that began after their son suffered a traumatic brain injury playing football. Zach's story received media coverage by ABC, NBC, CBS, and NPR. Recently they started COVID-19 Conversations on their website hoping to help others be resilient in ambiguous loss.  For more information, please visit  https://patandtammymcleod.com Join the Facebook Group The Website