The Relebogile Mabotja Podcast

I am delighted to be speaking with the talented Linda Sokhulu, an actress with over 20 years in the industry, yet she remains fiercely private. Linda shares with me her love for exploring a wide range of personalities as an actor, and she opens up to me about her childhood, what it meant to be a middle child, her relationships with her siblings, and navigating grief and loss. She reflects on her spirituality, and we talk about her calm, groundedenergy. Linda and I also chat about the unpredictable nature of the creative industry, and she reflects on the value of trusting your craft, especially when life does not follow a linear path. This is a conversation about the quiet power of someone who knows exactly who they are while still on a journey of self-discovery.#RelebogilePod Connect with us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576572680415Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relebogilepod/X: https://x.com/RelebogilePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relebogilepod?lang=enThreads: https://www.threads.com/@relebogilepod?hl=enBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/relebogilepod.bsky.socialPinterest: https://pin.it/6oLzitfKi

In this episode, I sit down with the deeply soulful songstress, Berita. We talk about her first love, music, and how she blew up in her 20s with her hit single Thandolwethu. She opens up about balancing fame, academics, and the realities of life in the spotlight.Berita speaks to me about her childhood from growing up in Zimbabwe, living in New Zealand, then residing in South Africa, reflecting on where she truly feels at home and the grounding power of her grandmother’s love. We speak about her being a late bloomer, getting married, the public fallout, and what it means to share her truth. This is a heart-to-heart chat about healing and rediscovering yourself.#RelebogilePod Connect with us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576572680415Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relebogilepod/X: https://x.com/RelebogilePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relebogilepod?lang=enThreads: https://www.threads.com/@relebogilepod?hl=enBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/relebogilepod.bsky.socialPinterest: https://pin.it/6oLzitfKi

Jack Devnarain, acclaimed actor and Chairman of the South African Guild of Actors (SAGA), joins me in the studio for an unfiltered, insightful chat about his journey from being a real-life police officer to busting drug dens to playing pretend on the screens. We also reflect on his most iconic role as Rajesh Kumar during his time on Isidingo. Jack opens up about the pain of losing cast members and how the industry has often failed to honour their legacies. As SAGA Chairman, Jack unpacks his ongoing fight to regulate the creative industry, tackling unstable incomes, systemic racism, and the impact ofapartheid. We also explore his sense of identity and his connection to the Indian community. Jack delves deeper into the Copyright Amendment Bill, explaining what itmeans and why its implementation should matter to every creative. This is not just a conversation, it’s a masterclass about the creative economy, packed with hard truths and deep insight.#RelebogilePod South African Guild of Actors (SAGA): https://saguildofactors.co.za/Connect with us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576572680415Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relebogilepod/X: https://x.com/RelebogilePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relebogilepod?lang=enThreads: https://www.threads.com/@relebogilepod?hl=enBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/relebogilepod.bsky.socialPinterest: https://pin.it/6oLzitfKi

Born and bred in Soweto, radio and TV presenter Moeti "Mo Flava" Tsiki, my big brother in the industry, sits down with me as we unpack the misconceptions about his character and public persona. He opens up about his journey as a broadcaster from his early days on YFM to his long tenure on Metro FM. We reflect on our shared memories at Metro FM speaks about his impact on the industry, including the influence he has had on my own radio career.

Together, we dive into the unspoken politics of the industry and the value of mentorship. MoFlava reflects on juggling school drop-offs, his relationship with his father, reclaiming his name, being a loving husband, and the story behind his wedding ring. MoFlava is a man of many layers who has experienced adulting on the radio and has found true wealth in family. Do not miss this enlightening conversation about finding your true purpose and balance in life.#RelebogilePod Connect with us on: Facebook: Born and bred in Soweto, radio and TV presenter Moeti "Mo Flava" Tsiki, my big brother in the industry, sits down with me as we unpack the misconceptions about his character and public persona.

He opens up about his journey as a broadcaster from his early days on YFM to his long tenure on Metro FM. We reflect on our shared memories at Metro.

FM speaks about his impact on the industry, including the influence he has had on my own radio career.

Together, we dive into the unspoken politics of the industry and the value of mentorship. MoFlava reflects on juggling school drop-offs, his relationship with his father, reclaiming his name, being a loving husband, and the story behind his wedding ring.

MoFlava is a man of many layers who has experienced adulting on the radio and has found true wealth in family.

Do not miss this enlightening conversation about finding your true purpose and balance in life.

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In studio with me on The Relebogile Mabotja Podcast for a funny and deeply moving conversation is Grammy-nominated producer and big brother, Zwai Bala. I ask Zwai if the Bala Family reality show has assisted in resolving family issues, and he opens up about his ongoing efforts to mend family ties and heal the rifts. Zwai shares with me that he might not succeed in protecting their family’s legacy for the next generation. We also talk about how he feels being labelled a narcissist and a bully by the fans of the show. Zwai reflects on how the Bala Family reality show has become a mirror for people, helping them to relate to their own families’ ongoing conflict. We go back to Zwai’s childhood as he shares what it was like being the first black boy in the Drakensberg Boys Choir in the 80s, his rise from teen star to music director, judging competitions, and working with the legendary Bra Hugh Masekela. Zwai Bala also reveals his next career move… Is he ready to retire, or is there still more of his talent he wants to share with the world? Don’t miss this unforgettable episode of The Relebogile Mabotja Podcast.#RelebogilePod Connect with us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576572680415Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relebogilepod/X: https://x.com/RelebogilePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relebogilepod?lang=enThreads: https://www.threads.com/@relebogilepod?hl=enBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/relebogilepod.bsky.socialPinterest: https://pin.it/6oLzitfKi

In this insightful episode of The Relebogile Mabotja Podcast, I am joined by Lebo Lion who is a firebrand Marketing Strategist, Author, and Speaker as we discuss all things branding and marketing touching on Lebo Lion’s multicultural upbringing.

As fellow Virgo queens, we explore why your brand is money, how to make it count, and the power to communicate your ideas effectively. I speak to Lebo about the boldness it takes to stand out and the value of feedback.

I delve deeper and uncover who is Lebo Lion behind the brand that she has built. This episode is a masterclass in marketing for anyone who wants to elevate their brand and the importance of marketing, whether you are selling a product, building a personal brand, or navigating your career.#RelebogilePodConnect with us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576572680415Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relebogilepod/X: https://x.com/RelebogilePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relebogilepod?lang=enThreads: https://www.threads.com/@relebogilepod?hl=enBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/relebogilepod.bsky.socialPinterest: https://pin.it/6oLzitfKi

I get to sit down with Nina Hastie, a comedic force who has been making South Africans laugh and think for years. Nina and I talk about the reality of growing up in Pretoria during apartheid, dating, and why she was banned from a popular dating app. We discuss the craft of stand-up comedy as she takes me through her thought process onwriting jokes and what it really takes to be funny in South Africa. Nina and I speak about her decision to freeze her eggs and the possibility of her marrying a tech nerd. This is Nina, like you have never heard her before, raw, radiant, and ridiculously funny.#RMPodcast Connect with us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576572680415Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relebogilepod/X: https://x.com/RelebogilePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relebogilepod?lang=enThreads: https://www.threads.com/@relebogilepod?hl=enBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/relebogilepod.bsky.socialPinterest: https://pin.it/6oLzitfKi

Thabo “T-Bose” Mokwele is a South African radio legend with over 30 years on the airwaves, known for his soulful and meaningful broadcasting style. In this episode of The Relebogile Mabotja Podcast, T-Bose and I deep dive into a history lesson about lineage, also discussing solo travelling, legacy, and the different stages of life. T-Bose shares how the radio industry, while rewarding, can also be unpredictable, especially with the reality of the "no work, no pay". I speak to him about receiving tough criticism and giving constructive feedback, and how T-Bose will never settle for the graveyard shift or host a talk radio station. We discuss the maturity of love and why we should stay away from losers, his commitment to marriage, and the lessons he continues to learn through fatherhood. If you have ever listened to him and thought, “This man just gets it,” then this conversation is for you. It’s heartfelt, soulful, and rich with wisdom.#RMPodcast Connect with us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576572680415Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relebogilepod/X: https://x.com/RelebogilePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relebogilepod?lang=enThreads: https://www.threads.com/@relebogilepod?hl=enBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/relebogilepod.bsky.socialPinterest: https://pin.it/6oLzitfKi

What if you could actually win at mjolo? In this episode of The Relebogile Mabotja Podcast I am diving into the dating trenches with dating coach, Dudu Nhlabathi-Madonsela.She is not just a dating coach, she is a boundary-builder, a healing facilitator, and the author of The Dating Playbook, a powerful guide for anyone navigating love in the age of situationships, DMs and ghosting. We touch on what it really means to be “ready” for a relationship and why most people date at the level of their self-esteem. Whether you are single, searching, healing, or happily partnered, this one is for you. Tune in for reflections and relearning to fall in love.#RMPodcast Purchase Dudu's book, "The Dating Playbook", here: https://linktr.ee/jonathanballpublishersConnect with us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576572680415

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In this heartfelt and powerful conversation, I am joined by Genesis Gabriella Tina Manney, better known as Gigi Lamayne, a lyrical powerhouse, poet, rapper, and a woman in full bloom. I spoke to Gigi about her childhood, navigating her parents’ divorce, struggling with daddy issues, and how she discovered her voice through rap. We open up about alcohol addiction, mental health, the highs and lows of the music industry, and the boss business moves that Gigi is making. Gigi Lamayne’s rebirth is a reminder that you are not what you have been through, but you are who you are becoming.#RMPodcast Connect with us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576572680415

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