Netflix's The Polygamist and the New Wave of South African Acting Talent

As South African stories continue to find global audiences, a new generation of actors is stepping into the spotlight. Lerato Mvelase speaks to Luyanda Zwane, Noluthando Shabalala, Wonder Ndlovu and Vuyo Biyela, cast members of Netflix's upcoming drama series The Polygamist. 

The Art of Slow Living in Urban Cities: How to Create Small Pockets of Peace in Your Home

In a world that rarely slows down, more people are looking for ways to create calm and balance within their everyday lives. Lerato Mvelase is joined by award-winning landscape designer and founder of Organic Kitchen Gardens, Joy Phala, to explore the growing slow living movement and how simple chan…

Youth Month Focus: Matric Student Naledi Setzin Becomes a Two-Time Published Author

Lerato Mvelase speaks to matric student and self-published author Naledi Setzin, who has already published two books while still in high school. As South Africa marks Youth Month, Naledi shares her writing journey, the inspiration behind her books, and why she believes young people should trust the…

MARXISM & PERIOD PAIN WITH MMABATHO MONTSHO

What happens when personal experiences become political stories? Award-winning filmmaker Mmabatho Montsho joins Lerato Mvelase to discuss her documentary Marxism & Period Pain, a thought-provoking exploration of menstruation, labour, women's health, and the silences that continue to shape gender in…

THE DECLINE OF MOTHER TONGUE IN AFRICAN HOMES

As more African children grow up speaking English instead of the languages of their parents and grandparents, what is being lost along the way? Storyteller, author and cultural activist Dr Gcina Mhlophe reflects on language, identity, heritage, and why preserving mother tongue remains critical for …

BEHIND THE LAUGHTER: THE REAL LIFE OF COMEDIANS OFF STAGE

They make us laugh, but what happens when the show ends? Comedians Tsitsi Chiumya and Isaac Gampu join Lerato Mvelase to unpack the pressures of life behind the punchlines, from mental health and burnout to financial realities, social media pressure, and the challenge of staying relevant in a fast-…

Navigating gender tensions in modern society

Brenda Madumise-Pajibo, Thabang Tlaka, and Asanda Ngoasheng join Lerato Mvelase to unpack modern gender tensions, emotional well-being, identity, and the rise of online “gender wars.”

BOOK REVIEW

Author Kabelo Chabalala gets into conversation with Lerato Mvelase about masculinity, mentorship, emotional growth, and the unseen influences shaping young men today.

Survival guide to Cyrils economy

Financial planner Palesa Tloloe speaks to Lerato Mvelase about surviving rising living costs, shrinking incomes, debt pressure, and financial stress in South Africa today.

National wine day

Wine enthusiast Mpho “Mphosugar” Mkwanazi joins Lerato Mvelase to unpack her journey, wine culture, lifestyle, and the evolution of wine in modern South Africa.