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…

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…

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 …

Belief Matters: What do papal visits to African congregations symbolise, and do they still hold real significance for believers today?

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Father Nhlanhla Mchunu the Associate Secretary General of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC), about the significance and symbolism of papal visits to African congregations. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg …

Belief Matters: Are voodoo dolls just a myth or do they hold real meaning?

Relebogile Mabotja speaks with Dr Balungile Zondi, a cultural anthropologist and Indigenous Knowledge scholar from University of KwaZulu-Natal (Pietermaritzburg), to unpack the truth behind voodoo dolls. Are they truly tools of magic and control, or have they been misunderstood over time through hi…

Belief Matters: Why repatriation is a growing and culturally significant need in SA?

Relebogile Mabotja speaks with Jay Malatji, Provincial General Manager for Gauteng, North West and Limpopo at Metropolitan, about the deep cultural significance of burial in South Africa. Far from being a simple logistical process, burial is closely tied to identity, heritage, and a sense of belong…

Belief Matters: What is the religious or spiritual significance of copper?  

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Dr Linda Naicker a Researcher and Activist at the Research Institute for Theology and Religion at the University of South Africa (Unisa) exploring the religious and spiritual significance of copper and why this ancient metal continues to hold meaning in people’s lives t…

Belief Matters: What is the significance of Iftar?  

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Dr Aydin Inal the Director at Nizamiye Mosque about the significance of Iftar. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the …

Belief Matters: Is Skhothane culture misunderstood?

Kgomotso Modise (standing in for Relebogile Mabotja) speaks to Anele Nzimande-Maphanga a Cultural Commentator about Recently, South African fashion house MaXhosa Africa, founded by Laduma Ngxokolo, showcased its Fall/Winter 2026 “Siyikulture” collection at Paris Fashion Week. During the show, perfo…

Belief Matters: Spiritual awakening for beginners- how can you learn to understand and trust your intuitive voice?

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Thembeka Msani known as uMkhulu Ntabayezulu which is translated as Heavensmountain a Spiritual Life Coach, Dream Interpreter and Intuitive Healer about understanding and trusting your intuitive voice through spiritual awakening.  702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja …