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Recent Episodes

Home affairs admits gap in tracking dual citizens

4 June 2026 · 5m

Guest: Sandile Swana | Political analyst Thabo Shole-Mashao speaks to political analyst Sandile Swana on South Africa’s dual citizenship blind spot, unpacking the policy gaps, pol
Over 1 million learners report school violence in SA

4 June 2026 · 7m

Guest: Terence Khala | Acting director for communications & researcher for the Department of Basic Education Thabo Shole-Mashao speaks to Terence Khala, Acting Director for Commun
Can employers delay or short-pay salaries

4 June 2026 · 9m

Guest: Michael Bagraim | Labour Law Specialist Thabo Shole-Mashao will speak to Michael Bagraim about what the law says when salaries are paid late, and what employees can do when
Fitness: Why contrast therapy is becoming a wellness essential

4 June 2026 · 10m

Guest: Tim Dowd | Owner and Founder of Go Sauna and Ice Bath Thabo Shole-Mashao speaks to Tim Dowd, founder of Go Sauna and Ice Bath, about the growing popularity of contrast ther
Intimidation of whistleblowers in focus

3 June 2026 · 12m

Guest: Wayne Duvenage | CEO at Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) Intimidation of whistleblowers is back in focus as South Africa’s proposed Protected Disclosures Bill comes un
Illegal immigration and failing municipalities dominate Presidency Budget Vote address

3 June 2026 · 9m

Guest: Dr. Dale McKinley |Political Analyst Wasanga Mehana speaks to political economist Dr Dale McKinley following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Budget Vote address in Parliament,
Are you ruining your workout by doing cardio first

3 June 2026 · 8m

Guest: Kopano Marumo |Fitness trainer Wasanga Mehana will speak to fitness trainer Kopano Marumo about how the order of cardio and strength training affects performance, energy, a
Fitness: Global Running Day Spotlight: One man’s run for youth

3 June 2026 · 9m

Guest: Siviwe Nkombi | Running Expert On Global Running Day, Wasanga Mehana speaks to Siviwe Nkombi about pushing through injury and staying committed to his 1,300km Run For Hope
Do we have a “Godzilla” el-Nino on the way?

2 June 2026 · 10m

Guest: Prof Roelof Burger | Climatologist at Northwest University Wasanga Mehane speaks to Prof Roelof Burger, climatologist at North-West University, about forecasts of a potenti
Travel: How much of our data is kept through Visa applications & FYI you can claim from your travel insurance if your visa is denied or delayed

2 June 2026 · 8m

Guest: Paula Martini | Author and Owner of Co-Travel Wasanga Mehane speaks to Paula Martini, owner of Co-Travel and travel writer, about data privacy concerns surrounding visa app