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 …

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…