MFM 92.6 Interviews
With multiple South African Radio Awards under its belt, MFM 92.6 goes beyond just playing music—it’s a space for intelligent conversations and meaningful content.
9 Episodes
Inside Stellenbosch’s Fight Against GBV
In this powerful episode, hosts Lesedi Mnisi and Jacolette Kloppers are joined by Carol van Zyl, Director of the Stellenbosch GBV Hub, and Dr Nontobeko Dyakopu, Lead Doctor at the Thuthuzela Care Centre in Ida’s Valley, Stellenbosch. Carol and Dr Nontobeko take listeners inside the Stellenbosch GBV Centre – a…
Minister John Steenhuisen & DA Federal Council Chair Helen Zille
In this insightful episode, we bring you two high-impact interviews with senior DA leaders recorded live during their recent visits to Stellenbosch. First up, DA Leader and Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen joins Wilné van Rooyen in studio following his visit to campus for a care initiative aimed at supporting…
Prof. Deresh Ramjugernath
In this special edition of Breakfast Club, Sibulele Ndudula and Lesedi Mnisi sit down with Professor Deresh Ramjugernath, the newly appointed 13th Rector and Vice-Chancellor of Stellenbosch University, in what marks his first official interview on MFM 92.6 since taking office in April 2025. Prof. Ramjugernath reflects on his first…
Adolescence, Masculinity & Media: A Cross-Cultural Conversation
In this gripping edition of Lift Club, Wilné van Rooyen and Zeeko Alexander sit down with Louis Botha, teacher at Helpmekaar Kollege and former educator in London, and Thinus Ferreira, veteran TV critic and pop culture journalist. Recorded in the wake of the hit Netflix series Adolescence, this timely conversation…
Dr. Leslie van Rooi
In this special Human Rights Day edition of Lift Club, Wilné van Rooyen and Zeeko Alexander sits down with Dr Leslie van Rooi, Acting Senior Director: Student Affairs at Stellenbosch University. Recorded in the lead-up to Human Rights Day 2025, this powerful conversation explores young people’s understanding of human rights,…
Prof. Wim de Villiers
In this special episode, Sibu Ndudula and Shaun Daniels sits down with Prof. Wim de Villiers, the 12th Rector and Vice-Chancellor of Stellenbosch University, as he reflects on his remarkable ten-year tenure before stepping down at the end of the month. Born and raised in Stellenbosch, Prof. De Villiers has…
Dr. Jim Green & Mr. Jim Adams
In this special episode, we welcome two distinguished former NASA leaders, Dr Jim Green (former Chief Scientist at NASA) and Mr Jim Adams (retired Deputy Chief Technologist), during their visit to Stellenbosch University as part of the Space Tour South Africa 2025. Listen as they share valuable insights into their…
Victims of Apartheid-era atrocities versus the South African government
In today's powerful episode, Lesedi Mnisi is joined by three guests closely involved in a landmark court case against President Ramaphosa and the South African government. Anti-apartheid activist survivors and family members—including first applicant Lukhanyo Calata—are seeking constitutional damages over the government's alleged failure to adequately investigate and prosecute apartheid-era…
Dr. Mimmy Gondwe
Today’s podcast episode revisits an insightful interview conducted by MFM 92.6 during Dr Mimmy Gondwe’s visit to Stellenbosch University last year. Dr Gondwe, Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training and an esteemed Stellenbosch alumna, returned to campus to honour former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo at the Labour Law Colloquium…