 Samantha Darsen and Koobeshen Naidoo chat to Buhle Makhanya, a psychologist and PhD candidate as she talks about the impact of domestic violence on individuals and families, and what steps can be taken towards healing and what communities can do to break the cycle.

 

&nbsp;Samantha Darsen and Koobeshen Naidoo chat to Buhle Makhanya, a psychologist and PhD candidate as she talks about the impact of domestic violence on individuals and families, and what steps can be taken towards healing and what communities can do to break the cycle.
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The Weekend Recharge is the Saturday morning breakfast show anchored by TV and theatre personality Samantha Darsen; actor and comedian Koobeshen Naidoo and Producer Amahle Mkhize. The team bring you plenty of laughter, quirkiness and fun facts, along with Jailoshini’s famous alter-ego “Aunty Rumba”.

The Weekend Recharge features a mix of unique comedy, relationship advice, quirky and motivational news stories from around the world, interviews and tons of humourous features. The Weekend Recharge is augmented with highly interactive features that incorporate general knowledge quizzes, word games, and call-in trivia challenges

 

The Weekend Recharge is the Saturday morning breakfast show anchored by TV and theatre personality Samantha Darsen; actor and comedian Koobeshen Naidoo and Producer Amahle Mkhize. The team bring you plenty of laughter, quirkiness and fun facts, along with Jailoshini&rsquo;s famous alter-ego &ldquo;Aunty Rumba&rdquo;.
The Weekend Recharge features a mix of unique comedy, relationship advice, quirky and motivational news stories from around the world, interviews and tons of humourous features. The Weekend Recharge is augmented with highly interactive features that incorporate general knowledge quizzes, word games, and call-in trivia challenges
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The Weekend Recharge

From Safety to Trauma: Understanding Domestic Violence - 22 November 2025

Koobie on a hilarious trip down memory lane as he takes us back to the days when Sundays were all about dropping by family houses, no phones needed! Remember when people just showed up and if no one was home, you’d head next door? Kids played outside until sundown, making up games and having the best fun without a single screen in sight. Tune in as Koobie’s got stories that’ll make you laugh, nostalgic and maybe even a little jealous of those simple times.

Koobie on a hilarious trip down memory lane as he takes us back to the days when Sundays were all about dropping by family houses, no phones needed! Remember when people just showed up and if no one was home, you&rsquo;d head next door? Kids played outside until sundown, making up games and having the best fun without a single screen in sight. Tune in as Koobie&rsquo;s got stories that&rsquo;ll make you laugh, nostalgic and maybe even a little jealous of those simple times.

The Lost Art of Spontaneous Visits - 29 November 2025

Koobeshen Naidoo and Samantha Darsen chat to Daniel Jooste known as Chuckie 031 who. As a founding member of the legendary collective T.R.O and a key figure in Durban’s underground hip-hop scene, Chuckie shares how he turned personal experiences into meaningful music that moves and unites people.

Koobeshen Naidoo and Samantha Darsen chat to Daniel Jooste known as Chuckie 031 who. As a founding member of the legendary collective T.R.O and a key figure in Durban&rsquo;s underground hip-hop scene, Chuckie shares how he turned personal experiences into meaningful music that moves and unites people.

Durban’s Hip-Hop Pioneer: The Story of Chuckie 031 - 29 November 2025

Samantha Darsen and Koobeshen Naidoo chat to Karen Reddy, a resilient attorney and author who shares her courageous story of surviving severe domestic violence, facing false charges, and ultimately choosing to rise above her circumstances. This is a testament to strength, faith, and the unbreakable spirit of survivors.

Samantha Darsen and Koobeshen Naidoo chat to Karen Reddy, a resilient attorney and author who shares her courageous story of surviving severe domestic violence, facing false charges, and ultimately choosing to rise above her circumstances. This is a testament to strength, faith, and the unbreakable spirit of survivors.

From Safety to Trauma: Understanding Domestic Violence - 22 November 2025

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