Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja
Belief Matters
Playlist by Afternoons with Relebogile MabotjaA thought-provoking podcast that explores the power of belief and how it shapes our lives, choices, and communities. From personal faith journeys to cultural perspectives and big life questions, Belie…Follow the podcast:
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Belief Matters: In Islam why do men and women worship in separate designated areas?
Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Mufti Muhammad Usman Solehri a Lecturer at the South African Islamic college (known as Darul Uloom Pretoria) unpacking why men and women often pray in separate designated areas in mosques, exploring the origins and reasoning behind this practice. Is it rooted in religio…
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Belief Matters: Why do we swear oaths on the Bible?
Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Father Thapelo Masemola, Chaplain of St John's College and a priest in the Anglican Diocese of Johannesburg, about the longstanding tradition of swearing an oath on the Bible. From courtroom testimonies to presidential inaugurations, the ritual of placing a hand on a sa…
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Belief Matters: Why are some dates considered lucky or unlucky for weddings?
Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Mthokozisi Shabangu (Ndukuzamandebele) a Numerologist exploring why some dates are considered lucky or unlucky for weddings, and whether there is any significance behind the day you say, "I do." 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg …
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Belief Matters: Why are there different types of Hijabs?
Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Zaahira Karrim who is a Islamic Scholar and Educator about the meaning behind these different forms of hijab, address common misconceptions, and help us better understand the relationship between modesty, identity, and religious practice 702 Afternoons with Relebogile…
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Belief Matters: What is the meaning and the significance of a Talisman?
Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Sanele Zandile Mbense who is an African traditional healer about what talismans are, their cultural and spiritual significance, and how they continue to play a role in the lives and beliefs of many people today. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live …
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Belief Matters: What is the significance and meaning of a shrine?
Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Professor. Garth Mason who is a professor of religious studies and Arabic department at University of South Africa (UNISA) about the significance and meaning of shrines across different religious and cultural traditions.
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Belief Matters: Is a Sangoma calling inherited, spiritual, or triggered by life experiences?
Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Mpho Roberta Masondo who is Traditional Healer, Strategic Consultant, and Indigenous Knowledge Systems Specialist about a Sangoma calling. Whether it is inherited, spiritual, or triggered by life experiences? 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live …
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Belief Matters: Do modern storytelling platforms preserve ancestral knowledge and cultural memory or are we losing something sacred in the process?
Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Dr Rabiah Ryklief the Chief of Staff at NEWF (Nature Environment and Wildlife Filmmakers) unpacking whether modern storytelling tools are helping protect heritage and indigenous wisdom, or whether something sacred risks being diluted when traditions are translated into…
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Belief Matters: Are free thinkers misunderstood in a society that values conformity?
Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Samukelo Ndlovu a PhD Candidate in the Department of International Relations (Researcher and Academic working on Race and Racism in the International System) exploring the idea of free thinking what it really means to question norms, beliefs, systems, and authority, un…
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Belief Matters: Can higher education and cultural tradition coexist, or do they inevitably pull young people in different directions?
Relebogile Mabotja speaks to DrThebe Ikalafeng the Chancellor of Sol Plaatje University in Kimberley exploring the relationship between higher education and cultural identity specifically whether universities strengthen, challenge, or unintentionally erode cultural traditions. 702 Afternoons with …
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