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The highlights of Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja, just in case you missed the show.
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What did you do with your very first paycheck?
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21:23702 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 entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Ma…
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Car Feature: Technical issues with Nicol Louw - Dealership Business model moving from (ICE) vehicles to (EVs)
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The Series Edition on the latest medical discoveries and breakthroughs-episode 1
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Tech Feature: South Africa’s first on-demand heavy-goods delivery platform
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What was the moment that you realised your little one is gaining independence and growing up? and how did it make you feel?
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Parenting and Parents: Access to early childhood development for every child
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21:41Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Rebecca Hickman the Chief Ecosystem and Policy Officer at Smart Start about access to early childhood development with Act For Early Years which is a global campaign dedicated to ensuring that every girl and boy has access to quality early childhood development. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live o…
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Movies and What to Stream-The Thursday Murder Club
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13:42Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Phil Mphela the Entertainment Commentator/TV Host about Married At First Sight South Africa Reunion, Slay Queens(Showmax), The Thursday Murder Club (Netflix), Thelma (Showmax) and A Nice Indian Boy (Showmax). 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every week…
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The Travel Feature: How to avoid travel scams during this holiday season
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8:28Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Iga Motylska a Travel Journalist, and the Founder of Eagerjourneys.com about how to avoid travel scams and stay safe this holiday season, and ahead of Black Friday. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter t…
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702 Afternoons Book Club with Mandy Wiener: Diplomatic Ties
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22:39Relebogile Mabotja and Mandy Wiener speaks to Mpho Boshego the Author of Diplomatic Ties, a debut novel about the high-pressure world of international diplomacy through the eyes of Mbali Langa, a 24-year-old South African on her first posting to Brussels. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio stat…
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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Jabu Stone the Founder of Jabu Stone Hair Care Products about his journey as a pioneer in natural hair care, promoting braids and African locks and the lessons he has learned from failure. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Releb…
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Unplugged on 702 Afternoons with Shef and the Kitchen
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5:56Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Siphiwe Shef Hlophe who is a Singer/Songwriter and the founder of Shef and the Kitchen about the band's music journey Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Siphiwe Shef Hlophe who is a Singer/Songwriter and the founder of Shef and the Kitchen about the band's music journey 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live…
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Reviving the past and digital mapping for the future
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29:06The remote Canadian island of Oikiqtaruk is disappearing fast, but its cultural and environmental heritage is being captured in digital form. We talk to those involved in the project about its ambition and their success to date. Also, recreating long lost cultural artefacts. For the Madrid-based organisation Factum Foundation it's a journey of reco…
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Knowler Knows : Used cars background checks
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42:47Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Consumer Jounalist, Wendy Knowler joined by Andrew Travers one of the owners of FirstCheck discussing used cars and how to avoid landing up with a car that has a very dodgy past, you must be willing to check where that vehicle has been and what it’s done before purchasing. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broad…
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Belief Matters: What usually happens to a cult and its followers when the leader dies? Part 2
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19:30Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Prof. Maria Frahm-Arp a Professor from the Department of Religion Studies at UJ (University of Johannesburg) unpacking how cults manipulate faith through distorted information and the negative impact of the distorted information. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio s…
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Do you prefer using your leave for travel, rest, or something else?
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21:00Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question about leave. 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 entertainment a…
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Finance Feature: Navigating financial infidelity
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9:26Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Daddy Shabalala an Independent Financial Adviser, educator, and speaker about financial infidelity unpacking the signs and the impact of financial infidelity. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch t…
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Does sharing your money struggles with your kids prepare them for life or burden them too soon?
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33:22Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question about money. 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 entertainment a…
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Car Feature: Exploring the hidden costs of car ownership
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The Series Edition on the Midlife Renewal-episode 5
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26:44Episode 5: Legacy and Joy – finding purpose in the “second half” of life Relebogile Mabotja speaks with Nikki Bush a Human Potential Expert, award-winning speaker, and bestselling author about the second half of life, a phase that often brings new questions around legacy and purpose. They explore thought-provoking questions such as, What legacy am …
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Tech Feature: Fighting against everyday cybercrime
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18:41Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Vanessa Sekati a Cybersecurity Services Manager in the financial industry unpacking how in today’s digital age, cyber threats are no longer just an IT problem they are a personal risk that affects everyone, from schoolchildren to CEOs. According to the 2024 Interpol African Cyberthreat Assessment, South Africa experienc…
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What is the first reality check you faced when you reached adulthood?
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27:02Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question about adulthood. 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 entertainme…
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Parenting and Parents: Older people's health and wellness (Older Persons Week)
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23:58Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Mpho Tshukudu a registered dietitian and spokesperson for the Association for Dietetics in South Africa and Nursing Sister Karin Davidson a Nurse Specialist who heads up the Cape Town Infusion Centre about Older Persons Week and taking a closer look at older person's health and wellness. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile M…
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Movies and What to Stream-Married At First Sight Mzansi' S2 reunion.
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12:47Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Phil Mphela the Entertainment Commentator/TV Host about Cop & A Half on (PrimeVideo), Hunting Jessica Brok (PrimeVideo) and Lucky Fish on (Showmax) and 'Married At First Sight Mzansi' S2 reunion. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon…
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Relebogile Mabotja speaks with singer-songwriter, LEON JOHN about his passion for music and his journey navigating the music industry. 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 l…
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The Upside of Failure with Tshepo "Tshepo Jeans" Mohlala
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35:16Relebogile Mabotja speaks with Tshepo Mohlala, the founder of Tshepo Jeans, about his journey, the challenges he faced in starting the brand, and the valuable lessons he has learned about never giving up on his dream to make Tshepo Jeans a premium denim label. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio…
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Are we kidding ourselves about decarbonisation?
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29:06Australian rooftops are resplendent with solar panels, but sustainability expert, Martin Brueckner, warns the popular notion that we're rapidly transitioning away from fossil fuels is deceptive. When you add Australia's fossil fuels exports to our domestic energy usage, he says, it's clear that "decarbonisation is yet to begin in earnest". Also, wh…
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Knowler Knows: When Al gets it wrong-the dangers of blindly trusting ChatGPT and other Al tools
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32:37Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Consumer Jounalist, Wendy Knowler about ChatGPT, Grok and other Al tools which can churn out polished, seemingly authoritative content, but when the AI fabricates case law or gets the facts wrong, the total outsourcing and blind trust of AI can backfire badly. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on …
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Belief Matters: What usually happens to a cult and its followers when the leader dies?
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6:35Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Prof. Maria Frahm-Arp a Professor from the Department of Religion Studies at UJ (University of Johannesburg) unpacking what happens to a cult and its followers when the leader dies. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile b…
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What are the pitfalls of dating someone who is either below or above your financial bracket?
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30:12Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question about dating below your bracket. 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 world…
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The wealth of wellness: building a healthier, wealthier life. [Exploring how physical, mental, and financial health are interconnected]
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35:17Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Mogen Naidoo, Executive Coach, Professional Motivational Speaker, and Mentor, to discuss the evolving concept of wellness in South Africa. Wellness now encompasses more than just physical health; it's about achieving a delicate balance between physical, mental, and financial well-being. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Ma…
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Why do we let one negative comment stick with us for decades, while a heartfelt compliment disappears in days?
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13:54Why do we let one negative comment stick with us for decades, while a heartfelt compliment disappears in days? 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 pe…
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Crypto 101 – how it works and how to stay safe from scam
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9:40Relebogile speaks to Lerato Mlambo, Product Manager of Luno, to discuss the alarming rise of cryptocurrency scams in South Africa. These scams range from fake exchanges and Ponzi schemes to phishing attacks and impersonation scams, targeting unsuspecting users and resulting in significant financial losses. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is …
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The Series Edition on the Midlife Renewal-episode 4
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19:29Episode 4: Reinventing your career Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Advaita Naidoo the Africa MD at Jack Hammer Global about reinventing your 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 …
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When does religion start to become a mental health crisis?
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31:13Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question about the rapture. 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 entertain…
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Tech Feature: Zero-rated learning platform
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10:19Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Jose Andre the CEO of TechNov8 about making accredited courses, skills training, and job placement programs completely free through zero-rated data access on the YOMO network. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings …
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Parenting and Parents: What happens to boys when men behave badly?
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18:38Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Jaco van Schalkwyk the founder of The Character Company (TCC) discussing how often we hear about how “men behaving badly” devastates women and girls but what’s far less examined is the other side of the story and what happens to boys growing up in the shadow of those same toxic models of masculinity? From an early age, …
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The Travel Feature: Best ways to save money while travelling Part 2
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8:46Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Iga Motylska a Travel Journalist, and the Founder of Eagerjourneys.com about the best ways to save money while travelling. 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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Movies and What to Stream-One Battle After Another
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8:51Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Adelaide Moeng a Videographer and the Founder of Movies and Stuff about House of Guinness (Netflix), Black Rabbit (Netflix), Wayward (Netflix ) and a movie One Battle After Another. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile b…
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What are the signs of a good neighbourhood?
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25:42Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question about good neighbourhoods. 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 e…
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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Nono Mofokeng a VFX specialist (one of South Africa’s First Black Female VFX Specialists) about her journey, from a curious little girl in Mafikeng who loved cartoons, to working on Hollywood blockbusters in London, major international productions including Snow White (Disney, 2025) and Aquaman 2 (Warner Bros, 2023) as …
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Unplugged on 702 Afternoons with Phinda Matlala
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5:24Relebogile Mabotja speaks to celebrated South African Afro-jazz singer and composer, Phinda Matlala about her music career and her upcoming Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival performance. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch t…
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Globalisation isn’t what it used to be thanks to the legacy of the Covid-19 lockdown and, more recently, Donald Trump’s weaponisation of tariffs. But while it’s often given a bad rap, globalisation is about more than just trade, it’s also about the international exchange of ideas and talent. So, is it dying, withering or simply transforming? Listen…
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Knowler Knows: The Mitchum deodorants recall
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34:44Relebogile Mabotja speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler, joined by Phetho Ntaba, spokesperson for the National Consumer Commission, and attorney Janusz Luterek. They unpack the Mitchum deodorant recall, where consumers were invited to return affected roll-on batches for a refund but it appears not all retailers received or followed the direc…
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Belief Matters: What is the belief behind the practice of praying for rain?
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14:21Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Hlanganisile Ngwenya (known as The Medium Lady ) a Spiritual Medium, Healer, Author, and the founder of the Imizwa Love Lounge unpacking the deeper meaning, symbolism, and cultural significance of praying for rain. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 ever…
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Until what age should parents be held responsible for their child's bad behaviour?
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23:14Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question. 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 entertainment and leisure. …
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Finance Feature: Unpacking the silent shame of garnishee orders
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5:21Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Salem Nyati a Consumer Financial Education Specialist at Momentum Group unpacking the stigma attached to garnishee orders which prevents honest and hardworking people from seeking help. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogi…
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Do we blame women for being independent, or should we acknowledge that their traditional parents raised them this way?
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The Series Edition on the Midlife Renewal-episode 3
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19:51Episode 3: Reinventing Love (marriage renewal, dating and intimacy during your midlife) Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Jabu Zwane a speaker, author and a marriage counselling facilitator discussing reinventing love, marriage renewal, dating, and intimacy during your midlife. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg bas…
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Tech Feature: Outdated school tech puts children’s data at risk
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7:48Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Riaan van der Bergh the Deputy CEO of the Federation of Governing Bodies of South African Schools (FEDSAS) about South Africa’s education sector which is facing a digital security crisis. The Department of Basic Education’s mandated SA-SAMS system, built in 2004, still manages the sensitive data of over 12 million learn…
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Would you ever make a major change to your appearance without telling your partner and what changes have you made that your spouse did not like?
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29:16Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question about changing your appearance without checking in with your partner. 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 lifes…
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