



Belief Matters: Ramadan, Lent, and Lunar New Year coincide for the first time since 1863-What spiritual or symbolic meaning does this hold across faiths?
Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Professor Jaco Beyers the Head of department of Religion Studies at the Faculty of Theology and Religion at the University of Pretoria about Ramadan, Lent, and Lunar New Year coinciding for the first time since 1863. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast…

Belief Matters: Is Africa losing its heritage? (Why Africa’s heritage matters today)
Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Dr Albino Jopela the Executive Director of the African World Heritage Fund about exploring why Africa’s heritage matters now more than ever not just culturally, but socially and economically.

Belief Matters: Why chanting is considered holy?
Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Rev. Charlotte Rose Mudau of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and co-founder of the NPO Broken to explore the holiness and spiritual power of chanting. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every wee…

Belief Matters: What is the significance of the World Interfaith Harmony Week?
Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Tashmica Sharma from the SA Hindu Maha Sabha (SAHMS) about World Interfaith Harmony Week. 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 iss…

Belief Matters: Is salt a spiritual weapon?
Kgomotso Modise (standing in Relebogile Mabotja) speaks to Zandile waMafu spiritually she is known as “Thandolwakho” a Spiritual Healer about the use of salt spiritually. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon…

Belief Matters: Understanding amadakhi, Xhosa married women’s attire
Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Dr.Jongi Klaas, Senior reseacher on Xhosa History and Culture within the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in the Eastern Cape who shares on the history and cultural significance of amadakhi, the Xhosa married women's attire. They also touch o…

Beliefs Matter: What are the major New Year calendars observed around the world, and what does each one represent or signify?
Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Professor Simangaliso Khumalo, Dean of the School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics at UKZN, about the major New Year calendars observed around the world and what each one signifies. From lunar cycles to spiritual renewal, this conversation unpacks why the turning…

Belief Matters: How to cleanse and how cleansing generally works?
Relebogile Mabotja speaks Zandile waMafu who is spiritually known as “Thandolwakho” as a Spiritual Healer discussing how to cleanse and how cleansing generally works. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Re…

Belief Matters: Why do people give gifts during Christmas?
Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Pastor Masisi Tebalo a Biblical Commentator about gift giving during Christmas. 702, 702 afternoons, Talk radio, Gifts, Christmas, Biblical, Relebogile Mabotja, Pastor

Belief Matters: What are the food customs of the Northern Cape, especially in communities around Kuruman?
Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Desiree Lengwati a Northern Cape chef about the Northern Cape food customs in communities around Kuruman. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch …