The Balobedu of Modjadji migrated to South Africa from Zimbabwe and have lived in their present domain for about 400 years. They are renowned throughout Africa for their female rulers, and it is traditionally accepted that their queen has the power to produce rain. The rain queen Modjadji remains to this day the focal point and source of strength of the kingdom. We are in conversation with Cultural advisor, Masutang Rasekele on the legacy of king Mugodo who was adamant in eliminating the symbolic power of patriarchy and remapping our understanding of gender dynamics and how he instituted an exclusively matrilineal line of succession.

<p>The Balobedu of Modjadji migrated to South Africa from Zimbabwe and have lived in their present domain for about 400 years. They are renowned throughout Africa for their female rulers, and it is traditionally accepted that their queen has the power to produce rain. The rain queen Modjadji remains to this day the focal point and source of strength of the kingdom. We are in conversation with Cultural advisor, Masutang Rasekele on the legacy of king Mugodo who was adamant in eliminating the symbolic power of patriarchy and remapping our understanding of gender dynamics and how he instituted an exclusively matrilineal line of succession.</p>

POWER Perspective is a talkback show hosted by Denzil Taylor, typically featuring no-holds barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of “Perspectivians” and is a must-listen in order to understand what is happening politically in the South Africa of today.

<p>POWER Perspective is a talkback show hosted by Denzil Taylor, typically featuring no-holds barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of “Perspectivians” and is a must-listen in order to understand what is happening politically in the South Africa of today.</p>

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