Host Morio Sanyane speaks to the MMC for Development Planning in the City of Johannesburg Rueben Masango, as well as cultural activist Advocate Sipho Mantula about Newtown as a cultural precinct and the area's recent call for comments on the Draft Urban Development Framework. 

Host Morio Sanyane speaks to the MMC for Development Planning in the City of Johannesburg Rueben Masango, as well as cultural activist Advocate Sipho Mantula about Newtown as a cultural precinct and the area's recent call for comments on the Draft Urban Development Framework.&nbsp;

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Unpacking Newtown urban development framework

Music Producer Mpho Mohlong popularly known as Mpho.Wav was Born and Bred in the remote township of Orange Farms, South of Johannesburg. His love and passion for music started at the tender age of 14 when he joined the church playing drums and the piano. This led to him becoming a sought-after musician, playing alongside notable artists such as gospel singer Lebo Sekgobela and the late legendary Ray Phiri of Stimela. He joins us in studio to chat about his musical career and latest single. 

Music Producer Mpho Mohlong popularly known as Mpho.Wav was Born and Bred in the remote township of Orange Farms, South of Johannesburg. His love and passion for music started at the tender age of 14 when he joined the church playing drums and the piano. This led to him becoming a sought-after musician, playing alongside notable artists such as gospel singer Lebo Sekgobela and the late legendary Ray Phiri of Stimela. He joins us in studio to chat about his musical career and latest single.

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We look at the life and times of revolutionary former Pan Africanist Congress president Dr Motsoko Pheko withNtsie Mohloai. Former PAC national organizer in Dr Motsoko Pheko's National Executive Committee & Zandiswa Kula Provincial Secretary of the PAC Gauteng Province.  We delve into the beauty industry, Kgoelo is an emerging eco-luxury skincare and wellness brand today we speak to Dimpho Mashile, MD at KGOPELO.We take a look at the work an End-of-Life Doula does and destigmatize end of life care with End-of-Life Doula, Wellness Counsellor and owner of The Wellness Specialist. 

We look at the life and times of revolutionary former Pan Africanist Congress president Dr Motsoko Pheko withNtsie Mohloai. Former PAC national organizer in Dr Motsoko Pheko's National Executive Committee &amp; Zandiswa Kula Provincial Secretary of the PAC Gauteng Province.  We delve into the beauty industry, Kgoelo is an emerging eco-luxury skincare and wellness brand today we speak to Dimpho Mashile, MD at KGOPELO.We take a look at the work an End-of-Life Doula does and destigmatize end of life care with End-of-Life Doula, Wellness Counsellor and owner of The Wellness Specialist.

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We are hanging out with Taki, also known as Takalani Muthige, who has risen to stardom after appearing on popular reality TV show Big Brother Mzansi Season 4. Taki grew up in an artistic home with his father being a jazz guitarist and his mother a gospel singer, we speak about how these influences influenced his journey in the arts. 

We are hanging out with Taki, also known as Takalani Muthige, who has risen to stardom after appearing on popular reality TV show Big Brother Mzansi Season 4. Taki grew up in an artistic home with his father being a jazz guitarist and his mother a gospel singer, we speak about how these influences influenced his journey in the arts.

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