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Updated 14/03/2024

28/11/2025

Haile Selassie: The King of Kings Who Lost Everything

In this gripping Blind History episode, Gareth Cliff and Anthony Mederer unpack the rise and fall of Haile Selassie. The “King of Kings” who became a god to some, a symbol of resistance to others, and a deeply flawed ruler to those closest to his throne. From ancient bloodlines and global coronations to exile, famine, and a secretive death, this is the extraordinary and tragic story behind one of Africa’s most mythologised leaders.

28/11/2025

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21 min
10/10/2025

Swifties, Scandals & Staying Sane

10.10.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff and Leigh-Ann Mol kick off their Friday unpacking the phenomenon that is Taylor Swift’s fanbase — how did one artist build such unstoppable cultural power? The team then dives into the rise in corruption talk after a shocking SIU raid hits close to the President’s home. And Dr. Hanan joins in to explore why so many people are finding comfort in the mundane — embracing radical stability in an unstable world. The Real Network

10/10/2025

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1h 35m
03/07/2023

Regret and Acceptance

Bernard Buys, aka Betty Bangles, has had some strange encounters after announcing his plans to emigrate and is unsure how to deal with it. Dr Hanan Bushkin gives him some guidance on how one should react to such encounters, and make the best decision for your future self.

03/07/2023

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14 min
24/05/2023

Childhood Trauma 101

Did you know that 60% of adults experienced some or other childhood trauma? Sadly some people don't address these traumas, and then struggle later on in life. Spiritual Life Coach and Psychological Counsellor, Bonolo Nevondo joins Lebang Kgosana on #LifeWithLebang as they unpack the power of accountability, self-love, and how we can begin the healing journey.

24/05/2023

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1 hr
07/04/2022

Get Consciously Connected with Mandy Herold

Pt 2 - Are you consciously connected? Have you ever given this some thought? Meet the Director of Consciously Connected SA, Mandy Herold. Mandy has been the Headmistress at The Ridge School - a leading independent boys’ school in Johannesburg - for over a decade, and is extremely passionate about young children and how they react to their emotions. A must listen for all parents and non parents.

07/04/2022

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27 min
27/09/2023

The South African Heroes Awards.

Know a community activist making the world better? Want to show gratitude? Lebang chats with Amanda Matshaka, founder of the South African Heroes Awards. She rewards ordinary citizens for doing extraordinary things. Learn how to nominate your community leader for acts of service and share their stories on this podcast episode.

27/09/2023

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38 min
12/10/2022

Choosing the right name for your baby.

Lebang Kgosana is back with season two of #LifeWithLebang! Following her fourth pregnancy, the one thing she struggled with was finding the right name for her new baby. Listen, as Lebang talks to Gogo Gadinelwe, about how to pick the right name for baby and what are some of the spiritual outcomes a parent must consider within the African context.

12/10/2022

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44 min
26/08/2021

Feeling a little unemployed? Listen to this!

Ep2 Pt 3 - The unemployment rate in South Africa is scary, and those affected are mainly young creative South Africans. Here is a quick list of some practical things to do, to get cracking on feeling a little less unemployed and more self-empowered!

26/08/2021

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13 min
23/12/2021

#ThisIsUs: Lingomso Foundation

Pt 2 - Introducing Jabulani and Zanele Dlamini from Lingomso Foundation. Based in Thembisa, east of Johannesburg, the married couple speak about their shared journey of "filling in the gap" of parentless children, and also giving them positive role models to look up to.

23/12/2021

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35 min
24/03/2022

Need a rug? Holla at Reitumetse wadimmata!

Pt 2 - Meet Reitumetse Molapo. This young woman took matters into her own hands and now teaches the skills of tapestry and rug making to people in her community and beyond. To date, she has empowered over 3500 people, and plans to touch the lives of many more!

24/03/2022

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19 min

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