Life With Lebang (New)

Doing Business with Friends

Pt 1 - It's common knowledge that combining friendship and business rarely works, so why do so many people keep making the same mistake? It is extremely tempting to want to work with a friend, but it's unlikely to work for everyone - especially if you can't separate business from…

7 Apr 2022 15 min

The Character Company

Pt 2 - "Raising boys to be good men." Founder and father of The Character Company NGO, Jaco Van Schalwyk sits down with Lebang Kgosana and gets real about some of the problems and solutions with absent fathers, and the impact they have on young boys in South Africa.

31 Mar 2022 28 min

Lobola 101

Pt 1 - Before anyone can say "I do" at the altar, there is much that needs to happen! The main reason for which lobola is practised hinges on building relationships between the families of the prospective bride and groom - since marriage is beyond a union between two individuals…

31 Mar 2022 23 min

Need a rug? Holla at Reitumetse wadimmata!

Pt 2 - Meet Reitumetse Molapo. This young woman took matters into her own hands and now teaches the skills of tapestry and rug making to people in her community and beyond. To date, she has empowered over 3500 people, and plans to touch the lives of many more!

24 Mar 2022 19 min

Team Vat en Sit? Yay or Nay?

Pt 1 - Vat en Sit: A direct translation of the Afrikaans term “take and sit down”, meaning to take a partner and settle down together without the formalities that come with marriage. In this day and age, many people are choosing this path rather than a traditional marriage. To…

24 Mar 2022 14 min

The Colab Foundation

Pt 2 - Founder of the Colab Foundation, Dean Webb has a vision for “compassionate capitalism” that imagines for profit businesses partnering through a way of equity or donation with well-run, credible non-profits in their immediate communities. He believes that societal profit is equally as important as financial profit. He…

17 Mar 2022 20 min

Hello Imposter Syndrome, My Old Friend!

Imposter Syndrome is truly the thief of joy, and in this triggering show about the various types and symptoms of the disease, Lebang Kgosana shares some ways we can overcome it - sooner rather than later!

17 Mar 2022 18 min

#ThisIsUs: Rebuild SA

Pt 2 - If you've ever dismissed the power of social media being used the right way, you haven't met Mbali Ndhlovu and Emelda Masango from Rebuild SA! They are responsible for an array of projects, and countless lives being changed after the looting in July 2021.

10 Mar 2022 21 min

Friendships and Behavioural Patterns

Pt 1 - How many friends do you have? Like REAL friends? People you can actually count on? Sometimes it's worth doing an audit of the quality of friends that you keep around and make time for. Join Lebang Kgosana in a reality check on some behavioural patterns of the…

10 Mar 2022 21 min

#ThisIsUs: Kliptown Youth Program

Pt 2 - Like most communities in South Africa, the community of Kliptown has struggled with HIV/AIDS, teenage pregnancy and high unemployment. Thulani Madondo is the co-founder and current Executive Director of the Kliptown Youth Program, which since 2007 has uplifted the community and has successfully played their part in…

3 Mar 2022 21 min

How much does your peace cost?

Pt 1 - Have you ever wondered what the actual cost of your peace really is? Lebang Kgosana is curios, and unpacks ways to remove yourself from toxic and narcissistic people who ultimately take away from your peace. Be warned - this may be a trigger!

3 Mar 2022 24 min

#ThisIsUs: South African National Council for the Blind

Pt 2 - Did you know that 400,000 South Africans are blind, and even more are partially blind? While many of us take for granted how blessed we are, others are not as lucky. The truth of the matter is that anyone can go blind. The SANCB is all about…

24 Feb 2022 34 min

Pregnancy Awareness Week 101

Pt 1 - For just one week in February, every year, 7 days are dedicated to raising the awareness of healthy pregnancies. In a country like South Africa, pregnancy awareness should be ongoing, as the rate of teenage pregnancy is at an all-time high. Join Lebang Kgosana as she unpacks…

24 Feb 2022 19 min

#ThisIsUs: The Angel Network

Pt 2 - Everybody deserves to be touched by an angel! The Angel Network is an organisation run solely via the power of social media, and has to date reached over 200,000 individuals globally. Join @lebangkgosana in conversation with Glynn and Hailey from The Angel Network South Africa. A true…

17 Feb 2022 25 min

The 'R' in Relationship stands for 'Randelazzz!'

Pt 1 - Money is a very hard thing to talk about, especially in relationships, but it is equally important. Before you get into a marriage or move in with your partner, you will have to consider how to "split the bill" and who pays for what. What if your…

17 Feb 2022 22 min

#ThisIsUs: Meals on Wheels

Pt 2 - The Meals on Wheels Community Services project was started in light of the severe need amongst the aged community in East London in 1964. Today in 2022, with over 700 service centres in SA, Cheryl Smith tells us more about the organisation and their amazing work.

10 Feb 2022 25 min

Reconciling with an Estranged Parent - Yikes!

Pt 1 - Reconciling with an estranged parent or family member is definitely not an easy task. However it is certainly something that is worth having an open heart and mind towards. Today Lebang Kgosana talks about forgiveness and the possibility of having a positive and healthy relationship with a…

10 Feb 2022 16 min

Pregnancy: The 6 Months mark

The second trimester of pregnancy is what some would call, the golden hour. Mommy has less fatigue, and a renewed abundance of energy and excitement has swooped in. Listen in as Lebang Kgosana shares some changes, and what to expect at the 6-month mark. Make the most of this time…

3 Feb 2022 24 min

#ThisIsUs: Pelegi Movement

Pt 2 - This is the story of a young South African woman and how she turned her life upside down. Kentse Badirwang, founder of Pelegi Movement NGO, chats with Lebang Kgosana about her book, 'Kattey’s Arrow'. Her story is a testimony to life after surviving GBV and other forms…

27 Jan 2022 26 min

How Red can the Flag get?

Pt 1 - Have you heard the saying "trust your gut?" In this episode of LifeWiithLebang, Lebang Kgosana dives into why humans ignore red flags in friendships, relationships, and in the workplace. Sometimes we ignore our gut... and watch as the red flag gets redder and redder and redder!

27 Jan 2022 17 min