Best Midlife Pilot Podcasts (2025)

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EP144 - It's Easier to Build an Airplane Than Get My A&P 1:02:25

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1DullGeek drops the bombshell that building beats bureaucracy, while keeping his aircraft shortlist more classified than Area 51 (spoiler: Ted's in on the secret). Brian discovers that flying tailwheel means surrendering all control to achieve actual control, and that Cherokee muscle memory doesn't translate to delicate Cessna 140s. Ben's multi-eng…

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The Upside of Failure with Mathebe Ngwenya 38:33

2d ago38:33

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Mathebe Ngwenya a South African entrepreneur and the founder of Beauty on Tapp about her entrepreneurship journey, transitioning from an e-commerce platform into a beauty retailer, as a 100% Black woman-owned enterprise and the current landscape of the beauty industry in South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…

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Unplugged on 702 Afternoons with Zawadi YaMungu 7:46

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Zawadi YaMungu an Award Winning Musician about her artistry which speaks directly to the soul. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle to…

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Knowler Knows: Pilot project between We Buy Cars and View4You comes to an end 38:53

2d ago38:53

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Consumer Journalist, Wendy Knowler and the founder of View4You, Malcolm Cavie about a collaborative agreement with SA’s largest used car dealership, We Buy Cars which was a pilot project with View4You which ended abruptly with immediate effect. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg bas…

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Belief Matters: What role does water play in spirituality? 20:08

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Ndondo Mngomezulu (Khokhovula Gundabaloyi) a Spiritual Teacher and Author about the role of water in spirituality. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a…

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What reason were you given for returning to the office, and what do you think the real reason was? 29:34

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Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question about returning to the office and working from home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio 702

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Finance Feature: Smart ways to save on your retirement (with SARS maybe funding it) 20:44

4d ago20:44

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Jane Dutton (standing in for Relebogile Mabotja) speaks to Luca Folpini, a Holistic Financial Advisor unpacking smarts ways to save on your retirement. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg-based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as w…

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What’s something you thought about doing, but didn’t act on? 16:19

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Jane Dutton (standing in for Relebogile Mabotja) asks the listeners about the ideas they never acted on. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak int…

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The Series Edition on the Midlife Renewal-episode 1 21:17

5d ago21:17

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Episode 1: The meaning of midlife and shifting identities at 40+ Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Salochanee Reddy the author of "Midlife in Blossom", Well-being Strategist and Leadership Consultant exploring what midlife really means, how identities shift during this stage and the ways people navigate personal and professional reinvention. 702 Afterno…

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Tech Feature: The Future of animation-exploring the latest tech driving Africa’s creative industries 17:23

5d ago17:23

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Nosipho Maketo-van den Bragt the CEO and owner of Chocolate Tribe unpacking the future of animation exploring the latest tech driving Africa’s creative industries in connection with AVIJOZI which is Africa’s only free-access festival dedicated to animation, gaming, film, VFX, and interactive technology. 702 Afternoons w…

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Franchise your future with Cash Converters: unpacking what makes a franchise partnership truly work 12:26

5d ago12:26

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Petunia Mokwena the Store Development Manager at Cash Converters South Africa unpacking what makes a franchise partnership truly work and how to avoid common pitfalls. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighte…

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From Rural GP to Confident Trader: Sandra’s Surprising Second Act |Australian Sharemarket and Trading Psychology 29:21

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She spent decades making critical decisions as a rural GP 👩‍⚕️. But when it came to the Australian sharemarket, she felt completely out of her depth. Overwhelmed and unsure where to begin, Dr Sandra Zeeman knew one thing: she didn’t want to drift into retirement without purpose. What happened next? She discovered the power of trading psychology, bu…

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Sex-Positive Parents, Crass Grandparents, and a Weird and Wonderful Childhood 58:02

5d ago58:02

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When comedy writer Tamara Yajia talks about her childhood, she’s sometimes unsure what tone to strike. Her new memoir Cry for Me Argentina: My Life as a Failed Child Star depicts a very fun nuclear family with parents and grandparents who are loud, crass, and sex-positive. There are hilarious moments and situations that seem wildly inappropriate. I…

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Parenting and Parents: Neurodiversity parenting workshop 22:23

6d ago22:23

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Amanda Rogaly the Founder and CEO of BabyYumYum.com unpacking the neurodiversity parenting workshop which is about equipping parents with practical tools, compassion, and community support. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Rele…

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The Travel Feature: Beyond skiing-once-in-a-lifetime snow experiences you will love 8:21

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Gabbi Brondani a Writer and Travel Correspondent about a snow holiday that might be an unexpected bucket-list adventure. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as wel…

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Movies and What to Stream-Love Con Revenge 13:09

6d ago13:09

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Adelaide Moeng a Videographer and the Founder of Movies and Stuff about Trap, The Brutalist, The Wasp and the Love Con Revenge. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day…

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702 Afternoons Book Club with Mandy Wiener: If The Dead Could Talk by Juliette Mnqeta 21:23

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Relebogile Mabotja and Mandy Wiener speak to the Author of “If The Dead Could Talk” , Juliette Mnqeta about her gripping debut novel delving into mystery crime fiction, conspiracy, legacy, justice and asking If the dead could talk... what would they reveal? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Cover Podcaster 11:57

4d ago11:57

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Guy risks losing another limb and becomes Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich.By Paul Watkinson

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The Upside of Failure with Louise Carver 30:37

9d ago30:37

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Jane Dutton(standing in for Relebogile Mabotja) speaks to Award-winning singer-songwriter, Louise Carver about her music career, hiatus, living in London, navigating depression and learning lessons from failure. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile …

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Unplugged on 702 Afternoons with Steven Lee Lewis 6:55

9d ago6:55

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Jane Dutton (standing in for Relebogile Mabotja) speaks to Singer, Performing Artist and Songwriter, Steven Lee Lewis about his music career. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a m…

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Knowler Knows: Are Your Decorations Safe to Eat? 27:43

10d ago27:43

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Consumer Journalist, Wendy Knowler about cakes, towering Cake boss-type of creations… they look so inviting and delicious, but could you have been making and eating cakes with decorations or colourings that might not be edible. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio sta…

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Paying tribute to broadcasting Journalist: Tshidi Madia 37:48

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Relebogile Mabotja and the listeners pay tribute to EWN’s Associate Editor: Politics, Tshidi Madia. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the…

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Do men have female role models? 26:01

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Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question about female role models. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of en…

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Finance Feature: How to choose the correct medical aid plan 8:00

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Lee Callakoppen the Principal Officer at Bonitas Medical Fund about choosing the correct medical aid plan that meets your needs. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the da…

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The Series Edition on the #FemEffect with Femagene-Episode 4 16:56

12d ago16:56

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Episode 4: Balancing ambition with self-care Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Aurelia Hlobsile Nxumalo the Legal Professional, Digital Creator and Mom exploring how young professionals can stay true to themselves while chasing big goals. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday …

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Tech Feature: How virtual professional education can boost youth employability 10:10

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Professor Rashied Small the AVIA (The African Virtual Institute of Accountancy) Executive Manager about the African Virtual Institute of Accountancy (AVIA) a groundbreaking 100% virtual, SAIPA-endorsed learning platform. Designed to be affordable, flexible, and industry-aligned which opens up professional training in ac…

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Imagine you had to start over in a new country excluding the US and UK, where would you go to feel at home? 12:55

12d ago12:55

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Relebogile Mabotja and the listeners talk about the possible countries they would love to relocate to. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into …

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EP143 - The IFR Imposters: A False Glide Slope to Aviation Knowledge 56:44

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What happens when four pilots discuss IFR ground school and nobody really knows what they're talking about? Episode 143 delivers a chaotic journey through aviation acronyms that'll make you question everything. Ben admits he's "a little nervous" before diving into MOCAs vs ROCAs. Brian, suffering through IFR ground school, says his brain "goes cros…

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Franchise your future with Cash Converters-episode 3 11:40

12d ago11:40

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Engela van Loggerenberg the Group Financial Director of Cash Converters Southern Africa unpacking how franchising can empower South Africans to achieve financial freedom while making a real difference. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday aft…

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Midlife Money & Meaning: Why Your 40s, 50s and 60s Could Be Your Prime Financial Years - with Michael Yardney. 43:23

12d ago43:23

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Think it’s too late to build wealth or find purpose? Think again. In this candid episode, Louise Bedford sits down with property investment expert Michael Yardney to explore why your midlife years can be the perfect time to create financial security and meaning. Discover how to: Take control of your money and your mindset Avoid the biggest financia…

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Your Moving Stories 47:25

12d ago47:25

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They say moving is one of life’s most stressful events. We asked for your stories about why you’re doing it. Plus, Heidi Reinberg was priced out of a Brooklyn neighborhood she loved. Where did she end up? Death, Sex & Money is produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus. Members get ad-…

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From Bike Life to Burnout: When Passion Becomes Pressure with Yuki 1:03:06

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Send us a text Have you ever loved something so much that it started to consume you? In this episode of The Motovation Podcast, Yooki shares her journey from discovering motorcycles at Trev Deeley a decade ago to becoming the driving force behind Vancouver’s Bike Life community. Her authenticity and passion built a movement that drew riders togethe…

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Parenting and Parents: When your parent’s moods shape your childhood 13:37

13d ago13:37

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks Dr Jeanie Cavé a Clinical Psychologist unpacking what it means when your parent’s moods shape your childhood, and how those early experiences continue to echo into adulthood and parenthood. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebog…

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What’s a simple life hack that you have learned that feels like a secret cheat code? 14:50

13d ago14:50

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Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question about life hacks. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainm…

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The Travel Feature: Cruising around the Mediterranean Part 2 6:32

13d ago6:32

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Iga Motylska a Travel Journalist and the Founder of Eagerjourneys.com about Iga's 7-night, 8-day cruise around the Greek isles and Turkey with NCL. Her itinerary started in Athens and she visited the Greek islands of Santorini, Mykonos and Rhodes, as well as Kusadasi, Istanbul in Turkey. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile M…

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Movies and What to Stream-Beauty and the Bester (Netflix) 12:59

13d ago12:59

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Adelaide Moeng who is a Videographer and the Founder of Movies and Stuff SA about Comic Con South Africa, Hightest to lowest (Spike Lee film), Cat person (Showmax), Swiped (Film) and Beauty and the Bester (Netflix Doccie). 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station …

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Surgery Two 11:58

13d ago11:58

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Guy gets the wrong arm cut off and becomes the 16th President of The United States of America.By Paul Watkinson

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The Upside of Failure: Danica De La Rey Jones, South African Actress 36:14

16d ago36:14

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Jane Dutton speaks to Danica De La Rey Jones, South African Actress, model and dancer on her journey as an actress and how she prepares to take on her acting roles. They also reflect on the failures that she encountered and how they have shaped the person she became. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Unplugged Sessions: Mia, Singer and Songwriter 7:02

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Jane Dutton speaks to Mia, Singer and Songwriter about her music and what inspires her writing process. They also touch on some of her aspirations and the collaborations that she would like to have in the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio 702

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Knowler Knows: Car insurance and the claims process 38:14

17d ago38:14

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Jane Dutton speaks to Wendy Knowler, Consumer Ninja on car insurances and the claims process. Wendy addresses some of the issues and concerns of the listeners on insurance policies and companies 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter …

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What was the best/worst holiday destination you have been on? 24:43

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Jane Dutton speaks to the listeners on the best and worst holiday destinations they have been to. The listeners share anecdotes and their experiences. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as we…

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Belief Matters: What are the spiritual implications of eating in your dreams 10:11

17d ago10:11

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Jane Dutton speaks to Siyabonga Mkhize, African Spiritual Advisor about the spiritual implications of eating in one's dream. They reflect on the different meanings that eating in a dream could have, sighting the people one is eating with and the environment as contributors for the meaning. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on…

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Finance Feature: Understanding PayMeNow, is it a loan..? 6:50

18d ago6:50

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Relebogile Mabotja chats to Denise Neethling, Head of Marketing and Communications at PayMeNow who shares some insights on how PayMeNow works and how one can access it. They also touch on why there was a need for it in different work spaces. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every …

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How important is it for you that your job connects you to a higher purpose? Is it just about the paycheck, or do you need your work to mean something deeper? 30:55

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Relebogile Mabotja chats with the listeners asking if they are fulfilled by their jobs or if working is a means to an end for them. They share on their working conditions and some of the things they are grateful for . 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Releb…

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What has the president been silent on that you think should he should be vocal about ? 23:46

19d ago23:46

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to the listeners on some of the issues found in South Africa that have never been addressed by the president, they tough on the way that the taxi industry operates almost as a mafia state. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogi…

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The Series Edition on the #FemEffect with Femagene: Profiling Fifi Peters 23:03

19d ago23:03

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Fifi Peters, Senior Anchor at CNBC Africa & former host of SAfm Market Updates around owning her power and what that means for her. They also touch on the many hats she wears and what self-care looks like for her. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every…

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Tech Feature: The importance of digital skills development particularly in Artificial Intelligence 6:56

19d ago6:56

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Relebogile Mabotja chats to Prof Khehla Ndlovu, Vice Chancellor at the Vall University of Technology who gives insights on the importance of the development of digital skills, especially in the wake of artificial intelligence. They also touch on the to empower the education sector to address the needs of future industry. 702 Afternoons with Relebog…

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Franchise Your Future with Cash Converters 7:06

19d ago7:06

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Nicole Thomson, Group Franchise Sales & Marketing Director, Cash Converters Southern Africa who gives an insight on how one can enter the world of franchising. They also touch on the benefits and advantages of it on a personal level and in the community. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johann…

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The Internet Taught Me to Diet, Then Saved Me With Weightlifting 54:57

19d ago54:57

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Casey Johnston grew up in a family where being thin mattered. In college, the internet told her to eat 1,200 calories and do endless cardio if she wanted to lose weight. That habit followed her into her late twenties, until she came upon a Reddit post about weightlifting that changed her relationship to her body and just about everything else. Case…

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AI Meets Trading: The Smart Trader’s Shortcut | AI in trading and sharemarket education 36:11

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Discover how to automate your trading in the Australian sharemarket without losing control. In this episode of Talking Trading, I share the one thing traders should never use AI for – and it may surprise you. You’ll hear how smart automation can support your trading psychology, protect your capital, and help you focus on high-quality trades. Whethe…