The Aubrey Masango Show

Can you think of some of the things that make us uniquely South African? The Tupperwares? The similar stories we all have about our mothers. The good and the bad. And all the things that make being South African being special. On Tonight’s Weird and Wonderful feature, we talk to Katlego Thulare, Conceptual Copywriter by profession and Self-published Author by obsession to talk more about Welcome to South Africa – Jou Ma se Boek, which is an extraordinary book about an ordinary South African.

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Despite the rise of e-commerce globally, statistics continue to show that majority of South African shoppers still prefer to shop in brick-and-mortar stores. It still remains a relatively big market. Joining us this evening on Financial Matters to share tips on how to get your business into a shopping mall is Monalisa Sam, Retail Expert and Founder of Tungwa Retail Holdings, a 100% South African black woman owned retail and investing firm.

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On the Love Connection we talk about ‘’Ghosting’’ Behaviour and taking breaks in relationships. What does it mean to be ‘’Ghosted’’? Are there any trauma’s linked to this kind of behaviour? What is the most healthy way to take breaks in relationships? To tell us more about this we’re joined by Refiloe Khameli, relationship, business and mindset coach. 

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Wasanga chats to Sibongiseni Kunene, Director of Atul

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As always, a new year brings with it a fresh slate. Many people start setting new goals and resolutions for the year. Some people write down their goals on a piece of paper and others create vision boards. This evening we speak to an entrepreneur in the space, Tebatso Molapo, Founder and Director of Re Basadi Creates. On the second segment of the Entrepreneurship feature, we speak to Sibongiseni Kunene, Director of Atul, company that provides low-cost affordable vehicles for the public about their company and entrepreneurial journey.

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Wasanga spoke to Advocate Nonkululeko Sibanyoni, an Advocate of the High Court of South Africa.

On Legal Matters this evening we look at Employment Contracts and Labour Law as you begin your new job in the new year. As the new year starts, many people start new jobs or start job hunting. What are some of the important labour laws and important conditions of the employment act? What are some of the important clauses to look for in a contract? This evening we’re joined by Advocate Nonkululeko Sibanyoni, an Advocate of the High Court of South Africa

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Today, we have the privilege of conversing with an extraordinary individual—the United Nations Resident Co-ordinator in South Africa, Nelson Muffuh. The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Nelson Muffuh of Cameroon as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in South Africa, with the host Government’s approval. He takes up his post on 1 December. Nelson Muffuh brings more than 20 years of experience in international relations and negotiations, political and development issues at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters, regional and country levels.

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Richard Mabaso is an Innovative Social Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of the Imbumba Foundation. He is also a 7-time Kilimanjaro Summiteer, under the Trek4Mandela programme. From responding to a social need; to empowering over 300 local and international individuals, as well as 2 million girl children across all Provinces in South Africa and neighbouring countries such as Eswatini Lesotho, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, and Tanzania; Mr Richard Mabaso is a well-versed humanitarian and innovative social entrepreneur.

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During the festive period of Detty December, cities like Lagos and Accra become hubs for Black joy. Known as the Year of Return, the event has become a staple for nightlife and culture during the holiday season. The celebration was rumoured to have originated in 2004 at the Calabar Carnival. Since the extravaganza, December became the month for the continent to gain traction through tourism and economics.

Today we are joined by Sam Adeleke, Travel and Tourism Entrepreneur, who talks to us about the festive period of Detty December

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Crime in South Africa remains a relatively big problem. Over the years, criminals have resorted to always find new ways to commit different times, with crimes having had evolved from being mugged while walking on the streets, to criminals sending you links on social media or SMS’s asking you to confirm your details and using that information to access your bank accounts and other private information. We look into some crime trend forecasts for 2024 where we zone into rising and new criminal trends to watch out for in the upcoming year. To chat to us more about this we’re joined by Calvin Rafadi, a Forensic and Crime Expert and Founder of Bizz Tracers, a company that investigates commercial and organised violent crimes.

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