Groundbreaking research into the travel behaviors of Black South African city dwellers a fast-growing tourism markets segment, focusing on social media’s impact on travel choices post-COVID. Lerato Mvelase spoke to Kamohelo Lempe a Philosophy lecturer and a Masters student at North-West University (NWU).

Groundbreaking research into the travel behaviors of Black South African city dwellers a fast-growing tourism markets segment, focusing on social media&rsquo;s impact on travel choices post-COVID. Lerato Mvelase spoke to Kamohelo Lempe a Philosophy lecturer and a Masters student at North-West University (NWU).

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Research on Black South African travel behavior - Kamohelo Lempe

Today we are honoured to sit down with a true titan of the South African soundscape—a man whose career serves as a masterclass in artistic longevity and the power of transformation. From his early days as a Kwaito pioneer in the 90s with hits like Ding Dong and Maria Podesta, to his evolution into a sophisticated producer and Afro-soul legend. Lerato Mvelase spoke to the legend Joe Nina.

Today we are honoured to sit down with a true titan of the South African soundscape&mdash;a man whose career serves as a masterclass in artistic longevity and the power of transformation. From his early days as a Kwaito pioneer in the 90s with hits like Ding Dong and Maria Podesta, to his evolution into a sophisticated producer and Afro-soul legend. Lerato Mvelase spoke to the legend Joe Nina.

Conversation with the Legend - Joe Nina

Maintaining natural African hair is often described as a labor of love—a journey that is as much about cultural reclamation as it is about biology. While our coils and kinks are stunningly diverse, they come with a unique set of structural challenges that require science-first approach to care. In South Africa today, the natural hair movement has evolved into a sophisticated industry where loving your afro means understanding the delicate balance between moisture, strength and minimal manipulation. Lerato Mvelase spoke to Tumelo Mpholo Afroboutique Founder.

Maintaining natural African hair is often described as a labor of love&mdash;a journey that is as much about cultural reclamation as it is about biology. While our coils and kinks are stunningly diverse, they come with a unique set of structural challenges that require science-first approach to care. In South Africa today, the natural hair movement has evolved into a sophisticated industry where loving your afro means understanding the delicate balance between moisture, strength and minimal manipulation. Lerato Mvelase spoke to Tumelo Mpholo Afroboutique Founder.

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They say that a bend in the road is not the end of the road unless you fail to make the turn. 2025 provided the bends, the bumps, and the breakthroughs—even if they felt like setbacks at the time. As we stand on the threshold of 2026, we’re joined by our Life Coach to help us find our center. We’re moving away from the hustle and fight and toward a place of intentional clarity. Lerato Mvelase spoke to Dr Sanele Gamede a Life & Career Coach.

They say that a bend in the road is not the end of the road unless you fail to make the turn. 2025 provided the bends, the bumps, and the breakthroughs&mdash;even if they felt like setbacks at the time. As we stand on the threshold of 2026, we&rsquo;re joined by our Life Coach to help us find our center. We&rsquo;re moving away from the hustle and fight and toward a place of intentional clarity. Lerato Mvelase spoke to Dr Sanele Gamede a Life &amp; Career Coach.

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