RISE fm MidMornings
... with Tlotlang Moletsane, Weekdays from 09h00 to 12h00
Tribute Ntate Tsepo Tshola
Mpumi pays tribute to legendary musician Tsepo Tshola .Tshepo Tshola was the Lesotho-born South African legendary singer-songwriter best known for songs such as Holokile and Shine Your Light amongst many others.
Labour relations issues
Department of Employment and Labour spokesperson Musa Zondi about South African employers are required to give their workers paid time off to get vaccinated against Covid-19 and some clarification surrounding COVID 19 vaccine side effects.can employees refuse to take a jab?
Fundza Literacy Trust - interview with Zilungile Zimela
Mpumi chats to FunDza PR Marketing Manager Zilungile Zimela about FunDza and their current My Father Essay Writing Competition. Check out our RISE fm social media platforms and/or website for more details.
The ticking biological clock.
Mpumi Chats to Gynaecologist Dr Welile Mdluli and a motherwho gave birth in her early 30s Samkelisiwe Matse about the ticking biological clock. many women have a much harder time becoming pregnant. For many men, fertility begins to decline in their 40s.
Healing through the beauty industry
Mpumi Mbethe chats to Founding Director of Havillah Beauty Mabel Ledwaba about advocating for healing through the beauty industry. Mabel said that some women may argue that applying makeup helps boost their self-confidence; they do not realize it’s only a temporary boost.
The importance of Africa Day
Mpumi Mbethe chats to University of Mpumalanga Falculty of economics development and business sciences Prof Vusi Gumede, Research professor of Education Prof Sechaba Mahlomaholo as well as culture and heritage lecturer Ms Thulsile Bhuda about the importance of Africa Day based on Socio-economic development (GDP, life expectancy, literacy, and levels…
Embracing our hair in Africa month
Mpumi Mbethe is speaking to Author of ‘My Coily Crowny Hair Zulaikha Patel about embracing our hair. Zulaika led a protest against institutionalized racism in schools in South Africa and the decolonization of hair policies in schools, which was followed by several protests across South Africa in schools, such as…
Thando Mahlangu speaks out on traditional attire incident
Mpumi chats to Nbebele/siSwati activist Thando Mahlangu about how we can preserve our culture.
Prison Love manuscript
Mpumi chats to Prison Love manuscript author Tshidi Monko about her relationship with her prison lover, during and post his incarceration
The effects of bottling up matters in a relationship
Mpumi Mbethe Chats is chatting to psychologist Mutshinye Manguvhewa about the effects of bottling up matters in a relationship.Mutshinye says there are number of factors that contributes to this, which includes: personality traits differences, cultural standards and norms, familial grooming, gender roles and socialisation and previous experiences mostly trauma-related.
The importance of doing a colonial hydrotherapy.
Mpumi chats to Colon therapist Nondumiso Ntuli about the importance of doing a colonial hydrotherapy. Nondumiso says irrigating your colon doesn’t sound pleasant, but practitioners claim it can provide numerous health benefits like improving digestion and weight loss.
Aims of teaching entrepreneurs how to fully maximize social media platforms
Mpumi Mbethe Chats to Digify Project Manager Keneilwe Malotle how young people can access digital skills that can be used to up-skill themselves
Happy International Womens Day
Mpumi Chats to Action Aid womens right manager Lindelwe Nxumalo about International Womens Day. Lindelwe We said we can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality and we choose to seek out and celebrate women's achievements. Collectively, we can all help create an inclusive world, from…
Unpacking black tax affairs
Mpumi Chats to Unpacking black tax affairs author Bonginkhosi Solly Sithole about the setbacks of black tax. Sitholes book clearly demonstrates that the Ubuntu philosophy holds that “A person is a human being, through, with and for other human beings” is the foundation, cornerstone and pillar of coexistence among black…
Endometriosis Awareness Month(March)
Mpumi Chats to Gynecologist Dr Khoele about endometriosis. Dr Khoele states that it is an inflammatory condition where endometrial tissue (tissue similar to the lining of the uterus) grows outside of the uterus. It is estimated that 1 in 10 women have endometriosis. it is the less talk condition in…
Choosing a fragrance that suit your personality
Mpumi Chats to fragrance maker Andisa Jinga Dlamini about how one can choose a fragrance that suits their personality. she said a person’s choice of fragrance can reveal more about them than you would imagine.Take a listen
How to keep your business afloat during the pandemic
Mpumi Chats Tshepo Jeans founder Tshepo Mohlala about how he kept his business afloat during the pandemic.In the beginning of the lock-down 42% of small businesses are reported to have closed down, we take our hats off to Tshepo Mohlala and his team at Tshepo Jeans for making it through…
Does weather conditions influence the transmission of the Coronavirus
Mpumi Chats to Dr Doctor Thakgalo Thibela about the emerging data appearing to suggest that cold and dry conditions may facilitate the spread of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV),however Doctor Thibela said according to her experience she would say weather does not facilitate the spread
Effects and impact a household setting have on relationships.
Mpumi Chats to Psychologist Miranda Manzini about the effects and impact a household setting have on relationships.. Is dating someone who was raised in a two parent household makes dating so much easier,Take a listen to find out .
Challenges faced by parents raising children with special needs
Mpumi Chats to a single parent Dimakatso Mokwena who is raising a child with special needs. Karabo said he manage to cope because of the support he gets from his sister and and extreme challenge is getting to the innumerable appointments with medical providers, therapists, advocates, and school personnel