WELLNESS BOOTH

WELLNESS BOOTH

This engaging show explores the latest health and wellness trends, discussing topical issues and breakthroughs in science and technology. Tune in every Thursday from 18:00 to 19:00, as we bring you expert insights, interviews, and discussions on various health topics, from local concerns to global perspectives.

16 Oct 14 min

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.Dr. Sarah Berkenfeld Is a paediatric gastroenterologist at the Donald Gordon Medical Centre in Johannesburg. She divides her time between private practice and the Paediatric Transplant Unit, where she plays a key role in caring for children before and after liver transplantation. Her expertise covers the full spectrum of paediatric…

16 Oct 21 min

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In conversation with, Jolene de Szabo (Palmer), also known as Jo Is a yoga instructor, teacher trainer, and founder of YogaJo Studio in Bedfordview, Johannesburg. Teaching since 2013, she is passionate about promoting mindfulness, healing, and personal growth through movement and awareness. Her offerings include corporate, kids’, prenatal, and private…

9 Oct 19 min

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In conversation with, Dr Shuaib Kauchali. Dr Shuaib Kauchali is a paediatrician and public health expert with over 30 years of experience in child health, nutritional epidemiology, and healthcare leadership. He holds advanced qualifications from Wits University, Columbia University, and the University of KwaZulu-Natal, and has contributed to national policies…

9 Oct 22 min

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In conversation with, Alison Best. She is a Public Health Communicator & Advocate based in Cape town. She is currently with Doctors Without Borders, serving as communications profit for South Africa Medical Unit. She previously worked for the non-profit organisation TB HIV Care, where she assumed various advocacy and communication…

2 Oct 19 min

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Nonhlanhla Kutlwano Matabane is a final-year Speech-Language Pathology student at the University of the Witwatersrand. She currently serves as the Vice Chairperson of the School of Human and Community Development. She is a Student Life Intern at Thrive@Crescent Studios, where she contributes to cultivating a vibrant and supportive student community…

25 Sep 33 min

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In conversation with, Professor Claudine Storbeck.

18 Sep 22 min

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In conversation with, Loné Lourens joined Woodside Sanctuary in 2010 as a receptionist and, through hard work and mentorship, rose to become Marketing and Fundraising Manager in 2020. With over 15 years of service, she is inspired daily by her colleagues’ compassion for Woodside’s residents — their “angels.” For Loné,…

18 Sep 17 min

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In conversation with, Stella De Kock, Managing Director, TELL. At the age of 35, Stella de Kock was diagnosed with End Stage Renal Failure. Since 2011, she has depended on dialysis three times a week for four hours at a time, while living with strict fluid and dietary restrictions. Stella…

11 Sep 13 min

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In conversation with, Onthatile Wesi Onthatile Wesi is a passionate 27-year-old communicator from Bloemfontein in the Free State. She’s the Founder of Kidney Health Talks with Onthatile Wesi, a radio presenter on CUT FM 105.8, and a dynamic content creator. Living with Stage 5 kidney failure and on dialysis, Onthatile…

11 Sep 20 min

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In conversation with, Jane Rabothata She serves as a Communications Specialist at Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Southern Africa, where she drives media efforts to shine a spotlight on critical humanitarian issues both locally and internationally. She joined MSF in 2024, bringing with her more than a decade of experience as…

4 Sep 20 min

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In conversation with, DP is the Head of the Phoenix Lifestyle Project and Emeritus Professor of Cardiology at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), based at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Hospital in Durban. A non-interventional cardiologist, he has decades of experience in cardiovascular research, teaching, and patient care, with a special focus…

4 Sep 17 min

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In conversation with, Dr. Koena Kgomo is a specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. He completed his undergraduate medical studies at the University of Cape Town and joined the University of the Witwatersrand circuit in 2008 as a junior medical officer. Dr. Kgomo completed his registrar…

28 Aug 15 min

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In conversation with, Ingrid Bame is a Project Manager at the National Council Against Smoking (NCAS) with nearly five years of experience in tobacco control advocacy. She also a founding member of the South African Tobacco-Free Youth Forum (SATFYF), and she combines grassroots mobilization with policy advocacy to drive change…

28 Aug 20 min

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In conversation with,Twin Doctors Dr Khanyisile and Dr Ziyanda Ndebele Identical twin doctors and founders of Health Life Aesthetics, they are experts in graceful living, ageless wellness, and medical aesthetics. With a background from Wits University and further training in aesthetic medicine, they focus on skin health, non-surgical treatments, and…

21 Aug 19 min

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In conversation with, Mokebe Thulo Is the CEO of AWARE.org, leading South Africa’s foremost organisation, promoting responsible alcohol use and harm reduction. With over a decade in brand, marketing, and leadership, she is known for her results-driven, forward-thinking approach. Formerly Head of Brand at AWARE.org, Mokebe played a key role…

21 Aug 16 min

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In conversation with, Dr Ratshabedi Dr PK Ratshabedi is a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital and affiliated with Wits University. With 12 years’ experience, he is an accomplished endoscopic surgeon specialising in endometriosis, adenomyosis, and fibroids, and has published three scientific articles, two internationally…

14 Aug 21 min

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In conversation with, Giulia Criscuolo Giulia is a Wits University graduate and has been a pharmacist for over 30 years. As a complementary medicines expert, she is passionate about guiding people towards a holistic approach to health — encouraging mindful choices around lifestyle, nutrition, and overall wellbeing.

14 Aug 19 min

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In conversation with, Tshiamo Ramafi Tshiamo is a master’s student specializing in Medical Anthropology. Her academic and advocacy work focuses on exploring how culture and health intersect, particularly in the lives of young Black women. She is passionate about unpacking the deep-rooted shame that many young women experience when making…

7 Aug 17 min

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In conversation with, Neo Tsotetsi, MFS Climate Engagement Coordinator Her work with Doctors Without Borders in the organisation’s advocacy unit, where she focused her research on the intersection of climate change and gender. This work deepened her understanding of the disproportionate impact environmental crises have on marginalised communities and highlighted…

7 Aug 22 min