Vuka Online Radio Podcasts

Join us for a special edition of the V20 Leadership Masterclass

Hear from Dr. Dumisani Magadlela and Alex Motshwanetsi Mathole on Ubuntu-based leadership and sustainability.

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The Circle on Vuka show, is the first and best source for news, current events and politics in South Africa.

Join Mogale Mothale on Topic: In Conversation with Tshwane Economic Development Agency CEO Lardo Starnder on Tshwane Energy Summit.

Tshwane Economic Development Agency in partnership with the City of Tshwane will be hosting the Tshwane Energy Summit this week in Pretoria to discuss and drive sustainable energy solutions for the city and beyond. On this episode Mogale is joined by the CEO of Tshwane Economic Development Agency to discuss more on this important Summit.

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Jane is Founder of Hyun & Associates, a global leadership strategist & author of the groundbreaking bestseller, "Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling: Career Strategies for Asians" & co-Author of Flex: The New Playbook for Managing Across Differences," Often called "the interpreter." she advises organizations who seek to leverage diversity & inclusion to create innovation & full engagement of employees. Her learning sessions & keynotes, which she has conducted in fourteen countries, are known for creating "unexpected light bulb moments" that motivate us to work better together.

She is the recipient of the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Award as #1 Coach for Cultural Fluency. Jane contributes regularly to media, including Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, the Economist, & Fast Company..

WE CHAT TO her ABOUT Her OWN LESSONS, LEADERSHIP JOURNEY & HOW sHE CONTINUES TO SERVE.

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Africa’s Leaders in Sustainability show is about Celebrating African trailblazers in biodiversity, climate change, and conservation.

Join DJ Hotlane with special guest Temitope Kolade.

Temitope Kolade is a seasoned ESG Consultant and finance professional with expertise in tax law, accountancy, and financial analysis. He's a Senior Manager at Andersen in Nigeria, with experience in the oil, gas, and power sectors, and a strong background in research, analysis, and financial reporting.

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Nicole Paterson has seen her role in pharmaceutical sales as being a calling and fulfilling her purpose of being patient centric.

Nicole shares her lived experience with us of how retrenchment feels and what she has been doing to maintain her mental and emotional health.

Join us onwww.vukaonlineradio.co.za as we have a chat with our host Colleen and a special guest Nicole Paterson.

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Join Mogale Mothale on the Topic: Unpacking Budget 3.0 with Liso Mdutyana.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tabled the budget for the third time in three months after the proposed VAT hike fiasco. On this episode Mogale is joined by a Budget Policy Researcher at Institute for Economic Justice Liso Mdutyana to unpack what features in this new budget.

Africa’s Leaders in Sustainability show is about Celebrating African trailblazers in biodiversity, climate change, and conservation.

Join DJ Hotlane with special guest Dr Nomvuselelo (Mvusy) Songelwa.

Dr. Nomvuselelo, or "Mvusy," is a highly respected leader with over 20 years of experience in government, tourism, and conservation. From humble beginnings as a cattle herder in the Eastern Cape, she's risen to lead national organizations, driven by her passion for people, purpose, and lasting transformation.

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What healthcare news is making headlines recently? We do not have to be experts on every subject, but having an overview is always good.

Join us as we have a chat with our host Colleen Qvist.

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Africa’s Leaders in Sustainability

Join DJ Hotlane in conversation with McCayla Warriker as they spotlight African trailblazers making an impact in biodiversity, climate change, and conservation

A heartfelt conversation with Adeline Sede-Kamga. 🌟

She’s sharing her inspiring journey as a leader and discussing why humanizing leadership is so vital in today’s world. 🌍

Adeline is CEO of FabAfriq Media Group and a champion for women’s empowerment through initiatives like Corporate Women in Leadership. She’s dedicated to helping women overcome challenges and reach their goals. 💪✨

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Africa’s Leaders in Sustainability show is about Celebrating African trailblazers in biodiversity, climate change, and conservation.

Join DJ Hotlane with special guest Roselilly Ushewokunze.

Roselilly Ushewokunze, an Eco Feminist and Food Justice Leader. She is actively involved in movement buildups, advocacy, research and human centric approach to address structural and systemic issues hindering sustainable development and climate action. Her work is centered on the understanding that women and other economically disadvantaged groups absorb the brutal impact of climate change. Rose currently heads the Food Justice Network which seeks to provide green decent work for women and young people, reduce poverty and gender inequality through the transformation of agri-food systems.

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Yolanda Ndale shares with us how she has followed her calling to deliver babies and shares with us that nursing requires patience, empathy, sympathy, love and compassion. Yolanda made the decision a few years back to move to Saudi Arabia as a midwife. Tune in to hear more.

Join us on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za as we have a chat with our host Colleen and a special guest Yolanda Ndale.

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The Circle on Vuka show, is the first and best source for news, current events and politics in South Africa.

Join Mogale Mothale on the Topic: Talking Employment Equity with Labour Policy and industrial Relations DDG Thembinkosi Mkalipi.

Employment Equity Act as a tool to redress the disadvantages of the past on the people of colour, has sparked reactions in the last few months and on this episode, Mogale is joined by Deputy Director General for Labour Policy and Industrial Relations at the Department of Labour and Employment Thembinkosi Mkalipi to further this act.

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Aleksandra Czech-Seklecka is a passionate entrepreneur and business woman who has lived with excruciating pain from a young age. She was an adult and had changed countries before she received a diagnosis of her pain as being endometriosis. We discuss Aleksandra's journey from the age of ten to current and the innovative approach she has adopted to be able to thrive in all areas of her life despite of or because of endometriosis.

Join us as we have a chat with our host Colleen and a special guest Aleksandra Czech-Seklecka.

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Africa’s Leaders in Sustainability show is about Celebrating African trailblazers in biodiversity, climate change, and conservation.

Join DJ Hotlane on Thursday, 15 May at 1pm CAT, with special guest Athi Biko.

Athi Biko is a qualified Chartered Accountant and a Sustainability Enthusiast with a focus on businesses generating sustainable revenue streams.

Athi's passion for sustainability took a major turn for good when he received an opportunity to work as a Stakeholder Engagement for UN Global Compact and he has taken this opportunity to make a difference and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Africa’s Leaders in Sustainability show is about Celebrating African trailblazers in biodiversity, climate change, and conservation.

Join DJ Hotlane with special guest Lusanda Msebi.

Lusanda Msebi is from Motherwell in the Eastern Cape and is the Founder of Catwalk Youth Development Africa (CYDA)

Passionate about community development as we inclusively transition towards a low carbon economy. She is currently studying towards her Bachelor in Community Development at University of Western Cape. She has works with Motherwell Community and EnvironHub. Lusanda is also a facilitator of separation at Source and Upcycling Programs

She speaks to the youth, she's a voice to of the youth and embodies the energy that the youth bring towards a sustainable future.

Ms Vicentia Rambau is the Quality Assurance Manager at Tambo Memorial Hospital. We talk about the most common complaints received and more importantly what Tambo is doing about those complaints. In the 2024-2025 period, Tambo has received 334 compliments, and we acknowledge all those staff who contribute their best every day to make the service at Tambo great.

Join us on www.vukaonlineradio.co.za as we have a chat with our host Colleen and a special guest Ms. Vicentia Rambau.

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The Circle on Vuka show, is the first and best source for news, current events and politics in South Africa.

Join Mogale Mothale on the Topic: Reflecting on Jo'burg SOCA with DA Caucus Leader Councilor Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku.

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero delivered his State of the City Address recently and laid bare some of the challenges that faces the city and presented a plan to turnaround the city. In this episode, Mogale is joined by DA Caucus Leader in the City of Johannesburg Councilor Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku to reflect on the address by the Mayor and the motion of no confidence she submitted against the Mayor.

The next few months will be the busiest for African Election Bodies and Observers in Africa as Election dates are getting closer, among the countries going to Elections are Malawi, Burundi, Cameroon etc. In this episode Mogale is joined by Election Specialist Tendai Mbanje from University of Pretoria to talk about the preparedness and the political climate of these counts they prepare for democracy in action.

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Dr. Anne Biccard is no stranger to high-stakes moments—both in the ER and in the pages of her latest book. As an emergency room doctor in a busy Johannesburg hospital, she’s seen it all. But beyond the chaos, she finds meaning, beauty, and even humor in the everyday.

In our conversation, we discuss why she journals, how healthcare professionals are learning to collaborate, and why Grim isn’t always the enemy.

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Sonja Smith is the founder and MD of Sonja Smith Funeral Group since 2006. Sonja has been awarded many accolades. Her greatest achievement to date is the historic breakthrough she has made in challenging the Constitution of SA with regards to the rights of parents in the case of pregnancy loss.

By law you may now choose to cremate or bury a foetus born before 26 weeks' gestation and not have the foetus classed as medical waste.

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From being a personal injury lawyer, not really understanding chronic pain to her own journey through pain. Narinder Sheena shares her healing journey with us and how she now assists people with chronic pain to heal.

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Marta Pardo is a Trilingual TEDx Speaker and expert in Customer Experience, who will guide us through this important topic.

Recognized as a Top Global Guru in Management for 2024 and 2025, Marta has tons of great insights to share!

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Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) plays a critical role in parliament by overseeing the financial management of all departments and state institutions which have been riddled by corruption and lack of accountability.

As we conclude the water month ,we reflect on the Oversight work of SCOPA in the Eastern Cape relating to water Infrastructure and supply to the communities.

Basil Adriaanse was flying in physiotherapy having nine sites when the pandemic happened. Slowly, it all crashed around him despite all his attempts to keep his business afloat. Where to next?

Basil shares from his heart and is vulnerable in sharing his lived experience and how he has climbed out of the valley floor.

Legendary social activist, Entrepreneur and commissioner of human rights *Mme Angie Makwetla speaks to Dr Mo on Leadership Mondays on her leadership lessons, her thoughts on Femicide and her current projects!

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Relations between the United States and South Africa have experienced significant challenges, marked by diplomatic tensions and policy disagreements with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool persona non grata, effectively expelling him from the United States. On this episode, Mogale is joined by Tendai Mbanje to unpack these and other developments including tensions in DRC.

Briony Liber received a diagnosis of ADHD at 50 and shares with us how she has had to look at her first 50 years through the lens of an ADHD label.

We know that sharing lived experience is the best form of eliminating stigma and discrimination and we thank Briony for her vulnerability and courage.

Listen to this conversation with Colleen Qvist and a special guest Briony Liber.

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Continuing on the Masterclass with the Gurus , Join Dr Mo for an inspiring talk with Rhett Power!

Rhett is a well-known executive coach, entrepreneur, and author. He’s also a dynamic speaker, the host of a bestselling TV show, and the CEO of Accountability Inc. Plus, a #1 thought leader on Entrepreneurship. Top 100 Executive Coach. Top 30 Global Guru on Startups And Management .

What does it take to be a great Negotiator? Dr Keld Jensen says there are three things that should be in place! He shares in this extensive conversation what they are.

Dr. Mongezi C. Makhalima interviews Dr. Keld Jensen, the word's No.1 Negotiation expert. With over 30 years of experience as a CEO and founder of successful startups, he has revolutionized negotiation practices worldwide.

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Uncovering how servant leadership is practiced in organizational settings.

What are your reflections from the VUKA Conference?

Join Dr. Nokuthula Nkosi. She will be sharing reflections from the attendees of the conference as well as her own thoughts. Make sure you tune in!

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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his first GNU budget under difficult circumstances given low economic growth that the country has been going through. Like the postponed budget in March ,this reviewed budget is not short controversy as DA is opposing the 0,5 % VAT increase and have vowed to vote against it in parliament. In this episode Mogale is joined by Budget Policy and Tax Researcher at the Institute for Economic Justice to reflect on the budget.

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Dr Nicholas Okumu is Head of the Department of Orthopaedics at Kenyatta National Hospital in Kenya and currently leads the Orthopaedic Oncology Unit at the same hospital. We discuss access to surgery and how globally 143 million surgeries do not take place every year.

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We have no idea how excessive sweating of hands, feet and underarms impacts people. Sanusha Naidoo-Hurrichund speaks to me about her lived experience and how she has brought an effective treatment modality to South Africa.

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Opening the Special season focusing on Gurus across the world, Dr Mo recently had a sit down with the world's No.1 Futurist Dr Mark Van Rijmenam.

The discussion centers on the evolving landscape of leadership in the face of rapid technological advancements, particularly artificial intelligence. Dr. van Rijmenam shares his optimistic dystopian perspective, emphasizing both the opportunities and risks associated with emerging technologies.

There was a whole more...it actually needs a follow up - stream in!

Mohau Nkuna engages in a conversation with Sipho Mashego, discussing all things Boxing & Sports as well as Boxing convention held in East london by Boxing South Africa

Doug Reed, CEO of Atlantic Advanced Technologies and Colleen discuss the future delivery of healthcare and how it is now possible for real-time collaborative healthcare, including streaming of medical instruments. This way, knowledge and information travel in real time, not the patient and not the doctor.

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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi recently gave his inaugural State of the Province Address. Ayanda Allie shares her candid views, outlining the shortcomings of Lesufi's administration and suggesting improvements for the 7th administration to better the lives of Gauteng's citizens. Stream in ....

Thandaza Shandu is not only a mother, sister, and aunt but also a senior executive with over 15 years in leadership roles. With a total of 30 years of work experience, she has dedicated 25 years to the public sector across local, provincial, and national government levels. As a Social Worker, she has devoted the majority of her career to social development.

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Dr Seema Pattni and I had so much to talk about as we are both passionate about coaching and are dedicated to coaching doctors. Seema has experienced the highs and lows of a medical career and can identify being a woman, Mum and ethnic minority.

In an unprecedented turn of events, the Finance Minister Enoch Gondongwana postponed the tabling of his budget to 12 March. This delay has apparently arisen due to disagreements within the executive regarding key proposals especially the increase in value added tax by 2%. In this episode Mogale is joined by a Liso Mdutyana, a tax and policy researcher at the Institute for Economic Justice to cut through the noise and unravel the facts. Some time has passed since then and we are fast heading to 12 March .

Join Mogale Mothale and Liso discussing this issue

The first few weeks of 2025 seemed like a decade, the diplomatic spat between Pretoria and Washington over what was purely a misinformation and mischaracterization of the expropriation law has dominated international news. Our 14 fallen soldiers in the DRC has been questioned and heavily criticized by opposition parties in parliament. In this episode Mogale reflects on all these issues that has shaped our narrative.

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It has been heart-warming to see Athenea Faye persist in her career journey to becoming a clinical psychologist.

Athenea shares the journey and what it means to her with Colleen Qvist.

Brygettes Ngana is an award winning regional and international journalist who reports extensively on health and science.

She took time out to share with Colleen, the varied updates coming out of Kenya.

These updates include progress made in creating awareness about Neglected Tropical Diseases and the decriminalisation of suicide.

In this episode Mogale is joined by ActionSA President Herman Mashaba to reflect on SONA, the Lily mine commemoration and developments in the City of Tshwane.President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his first State of the Nation Address under the GNU last week. He presented to the parliament and the people of South Africa the plan for the 7th administration which includes growing the economy and creating jobs .However, the real test is on delivering on those commitments.

In this episode, Mogale is joined by the Dr Mamiki Maboya, the MEC of Education in the Free State Province to reflect on their achievement and set the vision for 2025 academic year.

Free State Province has done it again ,maintaining their top spot in the NSC results with 91%.

" As we celebrate this outstanding achievement, we also need to take into account some of the challenges our schools are faced with and find a way to resolve them. "

Once again, we have unemployed young medical doctors in South Africa. 1800 to be exact. In a country with a shortage of doctors, this is concerning- what exactly is going on?

Colleen Qvist, speaks to Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa, the Chair of South African Medical Assocation to get to the bottom of this matter.