Best Unplugged Radio 2 Podcasts (2025)

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The Series Edition on the Midlife Renewal-episode 4 19:29

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14h ago19:29

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Episode 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? 31:13

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Listeners 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 10:19

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Relebogile 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? 18:38

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Relebogile 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 8:46

1d ago8:46

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Relebogile 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 8:51

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Relebogile 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? 25:42

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Listeners 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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The Upside of Failure with Nono Mofokeng 34:08

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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 5:24

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Relebogile 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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Knowler Knows: The Mitchum deodorants recall 34:44

6d ago34:44

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Relebogile 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? 14:21

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Relebogile 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? 23:14

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Listeners 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 5:21

7d ago5:21

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Relebogile 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? 32:58

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Listeners 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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The Series Edition on the Midlife Renewal-episode 3 19:51

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Episode 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 7:48

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Relebogile 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? 29:16

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Listeners 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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Parenting and Parents: Wordless books that supports early literacy 17:53

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Jane Dutton (standing in for Relebogile Mabotja) speaks to Kaathima Ebrahim the CEO of the Mikhulu Child Development Trust about a South African non-profit dedicated to supporting parents and young children through book-sharing and early learning. And during Literacy Week they launched their new campaign, Books That Build Little Voices, which highl…

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The Travel Feature: Experience the magic of Europe's Christmas Markets 11:52

9d ago11:52

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Jane Dutton (standing in for Relebogile Mabotja) speaks with writer and travel correspondent Gabbi Brondani about the idea of embracing a complete change of scenery this year. Could 2025 be the year you trade in the summer heat for the snow-dusted magic of a European winter? Among the season’s true highlights are the enchanting Christmas markets sc…

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Movies and What to Stream with-Emmy Awards 10:54

9d ago10:54

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Jane Dutton (standing in for Relebogile Mabotja) speaks to Adelaide Moeng a Videographer and the Founder of Movies and Stuff about the biggest winners at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, High Potential (Disney Plus), Youngins 3rd Season (Showmax), Matchroom the Greatest Showmen(Documentary) and Rebel Royals a documentary on Netflix. 702 Afternoons w…

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Is there something about your body you have thought of changing and why? Would you ever consider surgery to make that change 17:44

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? Jane Dutton (standing in for Relebogile Mabotja ) had a discussion with the listeners about plastic surgery. 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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The Upside of Failure with Mandisi Dyantyis 37:49

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks with Mandisi Dyantyis, a multi-award-winning trumpet player, singer, and composer, about his musical journey, the process of writing music, the privilege of performing, and the valuable lessons he has learned from failure. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702…

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Unplugged on 702 Afternoons with Jamez Juke 9:38

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Singer and Multi-instrumentalist, Jamez Juke about his music career and talent for playing multiple instruments. 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: Your right to privacy when collecting prescription medication 36:51

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about your right to privacy when collecting medicine from a pharmacy. Whether you are picking up anti-depressants, the morning-after pill, or any other sensitive medication, you have the right to ask to be served in a private space away from other customers. Wendy shares insights from h…

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Belief Matters: How many times are you allowed to be baptized? 7:27

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Prof Garth Mason a Religious Studies Professor unpacking a common question people often which is how many times is someone allowed to be baptized? 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 th…

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How do you think families should handle funerals when the person who has passed away had caused them great pain or trauma in life? 34:37

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Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question about funerals and respecting the dead. 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 th…

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Finance Feature: Balancing business growth with personal financial success 8:27

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Rory Brachner the Founder of Doshguide about balancing business growth with personal financial success. 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 lif…

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How do you get through those really dark days when suicidal thoughts creep in? 32:03

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Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question about dark thoughts and World Suicide Prevention Day. 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 …

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Franchise your future with Cash Converters - The secrets of franchising 9:05

15d ago9:05

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Relebogile Mabotja spoke to Lerato Mashego a Digital Marketing Manager at Cash Converters about the secrets of franchising. 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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The Series Edition on the Midlife Renewal-episode 2 14:07

15d ago14:07

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Episode 2: Reinventing Health Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Mich Letcher who is a health/wellness fanatic and the winner of the female physique category of The Next Opulent Model competition at the age of 54. Through her life experiences, she now runs programs to help guide menopausal women. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live o…

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Tech Feature : Tech used for direct access to verified experts on video calls. 5:10

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Olusegun Adeleke the Founder of PAAQ App about the PAAQ App which is a platform for booking one-on-one video calls with verified experts for advice and personalized knowledge, functioning as a "Netflix for experts". 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 eve…

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Parenting and Parents: Reimagining grandparenthood 20:22

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Letta Selamolela Mosima a Clinical Psychologist unpacking how grandparenthood is changing and how grandparents are navigating distance, emigration, and keeping close through virtual connections. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon.…

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The Travel Feature: Maximise your travel budget-smart bookings, all-inclusive perks, and shoulder-season savings 10:34

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Iga Motylska a Travel Journalist, and the Founder of Eagerjourneys.com about maximise your travel budget from making smart bookings and enjoying all-inclusive perks, to taking advantage of shoulder-season savings. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every…

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If you were robbed at a concert, would you stay and continue watching, or would you leave? 18:10

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Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question about being robbed at concerts. 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…

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Movies and What to Stream-KPop Demon Hunters 11:33

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Adelaide Moeng a Videographer and the Founder of Movies and Stuff SA about Task (Showmax), Landman (Showmax), Unknown Number: The High School Catfish (Netflix) and KPop Demon Hunters on Netflix. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon.…

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The Upside of Failure with Mathebe Ngwenya 38:33

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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

19d ago7:46

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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

19d 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

20d ago20:08

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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

20d ago29:34

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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

21d 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

22d 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

22d 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

22d 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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We're back for more Face-Melting Rock at Firevolt festival 1:00:29

15d ago1:00:29

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The Wigwam Jam Podcast returns to the fabulous face-melting rock festival that is Firevolt! And this year, we have our own grassroots rock music stage! Tune in as we meet some of the hottest rock acts on the planet, as we are joined by SKAM, Sonic Whip, Buriend in Bermuda, We 3 Kings & more!By Radio Wigwam

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Parenting and Parents: Neurodiversity parenting workshop 22:23

23d 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

23d ago8:21

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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

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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

23d ago21:23

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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.…