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Dr. Tshukudu is a highly experienced Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon with over 23 years in the field, specializing in Paediatric Plastic Surgery. A trailblazer as one of South Africa's first Black female graduates with an MMed in Plastic Surgery, she has led impactful initiatives, including the separation of Siamese twins (2018) and Smile Week at SMU, providing reconstructive surgeries for children with facial anomalies. She holds advanced qualifications, including an MMed in Plastic Surgery (University of Limpopo) and an MBChB (MEDUNSA), and has presented research internationally. Dr. Tshukudu is affiliated with HPCSA, SAMA, APRASSA, and ISAPS.

Join a chat with Colleen and a special guest Dr Gloria Tshukudu.

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Zakhele Sibanyoni-Kganane has a chat with Mr Lesley Mofokeng, an Author for a Best selling Book titled “The Man Who Shook Mountains”, He is also an associate Lecture at Witswatersrand University, Spokesperson for the SAMAS, and moreover he is a South African Media Specialist.

Thereafter we touch on Entertainment news, Gig guides & more! Stay tuned!

Olivia Curlewis holds a BA et Sciente Nursing degree from North-West University in Potchefstroom and currently serves as the Service Specialist for the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA). She oversees the Wellness and Nursing Program across several provinces, including Gauteng, North West, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal.

A dedicated CANSA advocate since 1996, Olivia is deeply passionate about cancer awareness and prevention, aiming to reduce cancer risks and move South Africa toward a cancer-free future. She treasures the life lessons she's learned from cancer patients, valuing the profound impact they’ve had on her journey.

The Mayor of City of Tshwane recently tabled her 100 days plan called Rea Spana plan which seeks to address among other issues financial stability, infrastructure development, inner city rejuvenation and economic revitalisation for the city.

This plan comes at the at the time when the city is faced with high numbers of unemployment, non-compliance with street vendors, constant water and electricity cuts. In this episode Mogale is joined by the Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya to talk about the plan and provide the vision for the city.

Professor Tshifularo, a renowned otorhinolaryngology specialist, is celebrated for pioneering the 3D middle-ear transplant in 2019.

His innovations have received widespread media coverage and commendations from top South African officials, including the President. An active researcher and conference speaker, he has also been honored with the African Genius Award in 2024. Besides his medical career, he serves as a pastor.

Mzantsi Jazz Explorations is a program on Vukaonlineradio.co.za , who is a partner with Mzantsi Jazz awards - and every year they profile the winners of the Mzantsi Jazz Awards.

In this episode is the conversation with Sun Quintet - who walked away with two awards at the 8th Mzantsi Jazz Awards.

Sharief is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Town, Visiting Professor at Leeds Beckett University, and an accomplished researcher with over 130 publications and a Google h-index of 35.

He has earned awards such as the UCT Fellows Young Researcher Award (2019), been a three-time finalist for the TW Kambule-NSTF Researcher Award (2020-2022), and is a European College of Sport Science Fellow. Currently, he serves as President of the South African Sports Medicine Association and Chair of Research for SASCOC. Sharief consults for top sports organizations globally and is an editor for five major journals.

Since it's formation in 2014, the EFF has been a formidable force and a game changer to South African politics. Their opposition politics have and continue to be robust in the national assembly and in local and provincial government. In this episode Mogale is joined by EFF MP and former General Secretary Commissar Hlengiwe Mkhaliphi to reflect on the last 100 days of the GNU and the upcoming People's Assembly in December where the EFF will elect its new leadership.

With no outright winner of May 29 general elections, South Africa entered into a new political chapter. Political parties led the ANC came together to farm the GNU with UDM as part of the executive. In this episode Mogale is joined by UDM General Secretary Zandile Phiri to reflect on the 100 days of the GNU.

With 100 days passed since the establishment of the GNU, ActionSA is among other political parties that chose to remain in the opposition benches and not join the GNU. In this episode Mogale is joined by ActionSA Leader Herman Mashaba to reflects on the 100 days of GNU and the currents events in the City of Tshwane.