Kaya 959 Midday-Joy

Midday-Joy

Midday Joy is an intersection for the dynamic forces of lifestyle, arts and culture, travel, personal development and the best selection of soul, jazz, kwaito and hip hop from the continent and the diaspora punctuated by meaningful, fun and forward-thinking conversations.

As a reflection of the station’s commitment to the African continent and leading new trends in broadcasting, the show will facilitate an intergenerational exchange between Afropolitans aged 25 to 45 years.
Daily English Explicit South Africa Arts · Fashion & Beauty
194 Episodes
32 – 52

MAFIKIZOLO ON MIDDAY JOY

Over the years supergroup Mafikizolo have carved out and indelible spot for themselves in our hearts and on our airwaves. Nhlanhla and Theo joined Unathi in studio for a walk down memory lane to the streets where the group was formed, some of their most memorable performances and to launch…
6 May 2021 9AM 11 min

Public Protector steps in to Mediate between Protesting Artists and NAC

On Day 58 of their sit in protest, Brenda Sisane spoke to Artist turned activist Sibongile Mngoma to get an update from the Artists Protesting maladministration at the NAC. Brenda also asked her about the importance of having women as leaders of initiatives like this and Sibongile shed some insights…
29 Apr 2021 9AM 8 min

Travel Feature : Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Attractions

Unathi had a conversation with the MEC for Finance, Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Mr Vuyani Dayimani about what the picturesque province has to offer visitors and how the Eastern Cape Tourism sector is turning around the affects of COVID19 Lockdown. As the tourism sector tries to rebuild from…
28 Apr 2021 8AM 6 min

Can Children Change The World?

This motivational Monday, Unathi spoke to SuperMash, South Africa’s first black child fictional superhero. Born Prince Mashawana, Supermash’s Superpowers are Confidence, Love and Kindness and his mission as a superhero is to encourage young kids to see themselves as heroes.
19 Apr 2021 7AM 5 min

UNATHI CHATS TO BOITY

Listen to the conversation between Unathi and Boity as she shares that she used to suffer from 'imposter syndrome' and how she is coping with juggling her different interests in business and entertainment.
14 Apr 2021 9AM 10 min

SPEAKING SIGN LANGUAGE WITH ANDISWA GEBASHE

27 years into South Africa’s democracy 2 million of it’s citizens are still fighting for a basic human right. Unathi sat down with CODA [Child of Deaf a Adult] and Sign Language Interpreter Andiswa Gebashe on Midday Joy for a conversation on the fact that her home language, South African…
6 Apr 2021 9AM 9 min

The NFVF CEO, Makhosazana Khanyile

NFVF And Netflix Sign Partnership To Fund Local Filmmakers Joint Fund Valued At R28 Million To Provide 100% Funding To 6 Micro-budget Films To Boost Recovery for South Africa’s Creative Industry The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), an agency of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, is proud…
30 Mar 2021 8AM 6 min

PROTESTING ARTISTS WON’T LEAVE NAC OFFICES

On Day 22 of the artist sit in at the National Arts Council Offices in Newtown, Kgomotso Meso spoke to Ms. Sibongile Mngoma, an independent artist who is at the forefront of the protest action. Ms Mngoma shares insights into what got the artists to this point as well as…
24 Mar 2021 10AM 8 min

Catching up with the incomparable and talented Moshidi Motshegwa

As one of the country’s most sought after actors, Moshidi Motshegwa has captured our hearts and imagination over the nearly three decade she spent on stage and in front of the camera bringing to life all manner of characters. In this conversation on Midday Joy she chats to Kgomotso Meso…
23 Mar 2021 9AM 7 min

Catching up with Brand South Africa Country Head for the UK – Pumela Salela

As part of our continued celebration of International Woman’s Month and the amazing women doing great things, Unathi caught up with the Country Head for Brand South Africa in the UK Ms. Pumela Salela. This is a wide ranging conversation looking at everything from the professional to the personal.
18 Mar 2021 9AM 12 min

CONVERSATIONS WITH INTERESTING JOBURGERS - DR SMILE

Best known as a dentist to the stars, Alexander Faizi Rawhani is a multi-talented individual who juggles a lot of things. Popularly known as Dr Smile, he is not only a dentist but also a jeweller, a fashion model, a community builder and a musician.
18 Mar 2021 8AM 7 min

The Centre For The Less Good Idea presents: FOR ONCE - Mtwan o'Mntu

Kgomotso Meso had a riveting conversation with Choreographer and Dancer Thulisile Binda about the upcoming once off dance performance For ONCE: Mtwan”oMntu presented by the Centre For the Less Good Idea. Thulisile shares that "Using rhythmic and cyclical movement we attempt to connect to the #oth-er. In it we often…
17 Mar 2021 6AM 5 min

TOUR DE LIBRARIES

GUEST: MPHUMI MTINTSO Cycle Cradle And Beyond together with Tour De Libraries invite you to join on this amazing excursion through parts of Soweto delivering books to libraries as well as stationery to pupils in a school in Daveyton. Due to the unrealistic distance for some of us on our…
11 Mar 2021 8AM 9 min

SUNSHINE ON A RAINY DAY

TALKING DUAL HERITAGE WITH LALA HIRAYAMA Lalla, who has a Japanese Mom and a South African Dad, is hosting a new web series called Sharing the Sun, which airs every Thursday on the Embassy of Japan in South Africa’s YouTube channel. The series highlights the strong ties between Japan and…
10 Mar 2021 8AM 11 min

THE ART OF STORY TELLING ON TV

Story’s are at the heart of all art forms. In another instalment of the ongoing conversation on the art of story-telling, Unathi spoke to Multi Award winning scriptwriter Bonga Percy Vilakazi about the process and art of telling stories through the medium if television. Percy’s biggest piece of advice to…
9 Mar 2021 8AM 10 min

THE HAT TRICK WITH MANDISA NKWENKWEZI

Hats are an everyday accessory. They accentuate our look and punctuate our moods. They are not just for church, weddings, funerals or special events. Today on Midday Joy, Unathi spoke to self-taught millner, Mandisa Nkwenkwezi the founder of Nzwakazi Millinery. Mandisa shares her love for making hats and the journey…
8 Mar 2021 2AM 7 min

Dressing Coming2America

On the eve of the much awaited premier of Coming 2 America, Unathi had a chat with MaxhosaAfrica founder and CEO Laduma Ngxokolo about dressing the cast of the film, the anthropological impact of the Brand and his vision moving forward.
4 Mar 2021 8AM 10 min

TRAVEL FEATURE – TOURISM KZN

In this weeks travel feature Unathi spoke to KZN based musicians Aewon Wolf and Kyle Deutsch about a recent music video they recorded highlighting the best the province of KZN has to offer. As locals, they also shared some of their favourite activities and places in the province.
3 Mar 2021 8AM 6 min
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