Womandla!

When the Spice Girls burst onto the scene talking girl power it felt like the whole world had suddenly woken up to the power of the feminine. But actually it had just been reignited by the power of youth. Fast Forward 20 years and Girl Power is all grown up. The multi-tasking, high flying, cooking, cleaning, boardroom smashing and yummy mummying new age woman is here. We’ve been taught that a Jack of all trades in master of none... well, on Womandla! we think they should have asked Jill cause she is proving to be a mistress of them all! We are talking: Boardrooms, Bedrooms and Bars Heels and Wheels Waxes and Taxes - in fact, if it affects the life of a woman it’s on Womandla!
Weekly English South Africa Society & Culture
139 Episodes
60 – 80

Womandla! - Alternative Schooling

It's the first day of school and along with the tears of the first graders, there are plenty of other children who are frustrated by school. If your child is not geared for mainstream, what are your options? Do we, parents and students alike, just have to grin and bear…
13 Jan 2016 51 min

Womandla! - Money Talks

As the year draws to an end Phumi Mashigo asks what you've learnt about money in 2015. She is joined by money guru Michelle Dave, together they recap the most memorable shows they did about money in 2015. Lastly, they share tips that you need to know about budgeting and…
23 Dec 2015 51 min

Womandla! - Millennials

Phumi Mashigo is joined by Millennials to speak about a range of topics from social media to marriage and feminism. She tries to understand their view on the world and their struggles, including their personal and professional journeys.
16 Dec 2015 47 min

Womandla! - What Women Want

Phumi Mashigo discusses what women want in life, love and everything else in between. She is joined by Nutritionist Bev Wium and Social Media Manager Phume Masesi for this insightful and life changing chat.
2 Dec 2015 49 min

Womandla! - Rami Chuene

It's the last of the 'Get Out There & Do It' series. Do you ever think you could write a book, tell a story or your story for that matter, but you don't know where to start? Singer and Actress Rami Chuene wanted to write a book and with her…
25 Nov 2015 49 min

Womandla! - Money Talk & Stokvels

Stokvels and the power of collective savings. End of year bonuses are almost here, so Phumi Mashigo chats about what you can do with your money with Michelle Dave and Siphiwe Sithole.
18 Nov 2015 47 min

Womandla! - Comedian Khanyisa Bunu

Comedy Central's biggest festival is almost here again and they have a great Future Show lineup. Khanyisa Bunu is a new voice in comedy with a bright future ahead, she talks to Phumi about the funny things that have happened to her on her journey to fame.
11 Nov 2015 49 min

Womandla! 04.11.15

Balancing work, family and play is top of mind for women, but can blending them all together actually work? Bianca Sibiya is one half of the fashion and styling duo who are the brains behind the massive local label Punk & Ivy. Bianca talks to Phumi about how she manages…
4 Nov 2015 52 min

Womandla! 28.10.15

October has been a big month for poet and playwright director, Napo Masheane. Napo chose to perform her monologue at the Royal Court in London and at the same time she did the final rehearsals for her new play called 'A New Song' which opens tonight at the John Kani…
28 Oct 2015 57 min

Womandla! 21.10.15

Do you have bills to pay and mouths to feed? What would happen if you got incapacitated by illness? Money guru Michelle Dave talks about Income Protection. She also has a live consultation with Lumbani to see how much his income protection would cost and why he needs it.
21 Oct 2015 48 min

Womandla! 14.10.15

What do mushrooms and breast cancer have in common? Reach for Recovery Breast Cancer Support, that's what! Because it's October, we're talking about breast cancer, breast prostheses and how buying a pink punnet of mushrooms can make you a 'Reach for Recovery' hero.
14 Oct 2015 47 min

Womandla! 07.10.15

The Wealth Summit is upon us and one of the panelists, Hilder Lunderstedt who is a coach, entrepreneur, businesswoman, mother and philanthropist joins Phumi. Somehow she has found a way to juggle all the balls and to make money to boot. She tells Phumi how she does it, why she…
7 Oct 2015 52 min

Womandla! 30.09.15

As we end off Heritage Month, Phumi Mashigo talks about transformational dialogue with Jonelle Naude from No-name Initiative. Then she chats to writer/director Cathrine Stewart about her film titled 'While you weren't looking'.
30 Sep 2015 47 min

Womandla! 23.09.15

Phumi Mashigo together with Michelle Dave talk about making your home your heritage. Homes are considered heirlooms and can be a fantastic investment if done properly. However, getting the right home loan at the right time can be tricky, guest Dr Simphiwe Madikizela has some advice for you.
23 Sep 2015 54 min

Womandla! 16.09.15

Letta Mbulu is a global music icon and she is intertwined into the fabric of South Africa's musical heritage. This wife, mother and now grandmother talks to Phumi Mashigo about being a cultural ambassador for SA, raising children with a South African identity in exile, never forgetting home, as well…
16 Sep 2015 40 min

Womandla! 09.09.15

For this edition, it's all about heritage feasts. Food and magazine legend as well as author of 'Cooking from Cape to Cairo', Dorah Sithole, chats with Phumi.
9 Sep 2015 44 min

Womandla! 02.09.15

Join Phumi as she speaks to women who don't wait to be empowered, but who take the initiative and empower themselves.
2 Sep 2015 50 min

Womandla! 26.08.15

Imagine traveling alone for 46 days through Africa. Now imagine doing that all as a woman, alone. Amo Ngoepe did just that and she joins Phumi to talk about ‘finding meaning in a 64-day trip across Africa’.
26 Aug 2015 50 min
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