Vuka Online Radio Podcasts

In this episode of Healthcare Hour with Colleen Qvist, we speak with Prof. Glenda Gray and Prof. Penny Moore about the latest in HIV research — from ARVs, PrEP, and HIV injections to progress toward a vaccine. We also explore the impact that reduced international funding is having on the fight against HIV.

Pieter van Niekerk as a Guide-Dog owner and PR for South African Guide-Dogs Association (SAGA) shares his lived experience with us of being visually impaired, changing from a long white cane to a guide-dog back in university days and we get to meet O'Shea - his eighth guide-dog.

October in South Africa is Mental Health Awareness month - and for Mental health Awareness Day Colleen Spoke to Ms Winnie mamabolo at LADGAC, a rehabilitation centre based in Limpopo but serves customers across the country.

In the conversation they chat about what people usually get wrong about rehabilitation- amongst other insights!

In this episode, Colleen is joined by Professor Aletta Millen to talk about the exciting work being done at Wits BioHub — a space where innovation, collaboration, and cutting-edge research come together to transform the future of healthcare in South Africa and beyond.

They explore how BioHub is creating opportunities for scientists, entrepreneurs, and healthcare professionals to work together in tackling some of our biggest health challenges.

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Pieter van Niekerk as a Guide-Dog owner and PR for South African Guide-Dogs Association (SAGA) shares his lived experience with us of being visually impaired, changing from a long white cane to a guide-dog back in university days and we get to meet O'Shea - his eighth guide-dog.

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🎙️ It’s a wrap!

We catch up with Dr. Mvusy Songelwa as she reflects on Season 3 of Lipstick Chronicles—a show that’s been amplifying the voices of African women leaders from villages to boardrooms. 💄

✨ What’s next?

As we continue to celebrate World Teachers Day Dumisani Tshabalala, Head of Academics at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG), reflects on the evolving role of teachers as knowledge-givers, anchors of hope, resilience, and belonging in young people’s lives.

In this episode Mogale, joined by Dumisani will unpack how can we restore faith in the teaching profession in South Africa.

It is so important that we take the time to pause and reflect on our journey to our goals. Colleen Qvist pauses to look back on the shows this year on Healthcare Hour. She also looks at how Vuka has changed over the years and is excited that her show is no longer only radio but now includes a visual element on YouTube and Spotify. You can catch all the shows on Vuka Central.There are 11 shows left for the year. What topic or subject are you interested in and which guest would you like me to interview? Let us know

In this episode Dr Mo reviews the Season of Winners - as we wrap up the season in partnership with Tshwane Economic Development Agency and the Tshwane Women in Business Award Winners!

We explore what emerges from these conversations as a pattern to become a winning leader!

As we conclude the TSHWANE WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARDS (TWIBA) 2024 Special Edition and gear up for the TWIBA 2025 Ceremony on 30 September, don’t miss Kedibone Segole’s inspiring journey from graduate to award-winning beauty entrepreneur, showcasing resilience and innovation.

This engaging discussion also emphasizes the Leadership Masterclass series and the importance of honoring women leaders beyond Women’s Month.