RISE fm MidMornings
... with Mpumi from 09h00 to 12h00
Africa Day Podcast.
Our RISE fm personality, Mpumi Mbethe, has an interview with 3 Professors from the University of Mpumalanga to speak on Africa Day and it's importance. Prof. Thulisile Bhuda, Dr Sifiso Ndlovu and Prof Secheba Mahlomoholo spoke about the significance for African renaissance dialogue.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Mpumi Mbethe chats to GRIP social worker and Shelter Manager at Kamagugu Nomfundo Mokoena about Sexual Assault Awareness month.Sexual Assault Awareness Month, observed each April, It is a campaign that aims to increase awareness about the causes and risk factors for sexual assault and empower individuals to take steps to…
Mahotella Queen unlocks 80 in style
Mpumi Mbethe chats to Hilda Semola Tloubatla daughters :who are Mantwa Nelly and Vanessa .Hilda Semola Tloubatla South African mbaqanga singer, and the lead singer of the acclaimed group the Mahotella Queens.They all wish her well on her birthday,Mantwa went on to bless her to hit the 100 year mark...Happy…
World food day with Exxaro
Mpumi chats Exxaro's Community Development Manager Tebogo Leepile about World Food Day.The Diversified mining company, Exxaro Resources understands that food insecurity is a global issue and tries to address this in its host communities with the hope to improve nutrition within its communities.
Women in Petroleum Industry
Mpumi Mbethe chats to Martha on how she finds herself in the male dominated industry and how she is willing uplift her community .
Keeping the arts alive through Poet Celow Mpungose
Celow Mpungose is a male poet ,born and breadeMpophomeni in Howick (KZN) He has been writing & reciting poetry from 2008,his poetry is inspired by love, life & God His highest achievement is living his dream of performing poetry at national level.
Tribute Ntate Tsepo Tshola
Mpumi pays tribute to legendary musician Tsepo Tshola .Tshepo Tshola was the Lesotho-born South African legendary singer-songwriter best known for songs such as Holokile and Shine Your Light amongst many others.
Labour relations issues
Department of Employment and Labour spokesperson Musa Zondi about South African employers are required to give their workers paid time off to get vaccinated against Covid-19 and some clarification surrounding COVID 19 vaccine side effects.can employees refuse to take a jab?
Fundza Literacy Trust - interview with Zilungile Zimela
Mpumi chats to FunDza PR Marketing Manager Zilungile Zimela about FunDza and their current My Father Essay Writing Competition. Check out our RISE fm social media platforms and/or website for more details.
The ticking biological clock.
Mpumi Chats to Gynaecologist Dr Welile Mdluli and a motherwho gave birth in her early 30s Samkelisiwe Matse about the ticking biological clock. many women have a much harder time becoming pregnant. For many men, fertility begins to decline in their 40s.
Healing through the beauty industry
Mpumi Mbethe chats to Founding Director of Havillah Beauty Mabel Ledwaba about advocating for healing through the beauty industry. Mabel said that some women may argue that applying makeup helps boost their self-confidence; they do not realize it’s only a temporary boost.
The importance of Africa Day
Mpumi Mbethe chats to University of Mpumalanga Falculty of economics development and business sciences Prof Vusi Gumede, Research professor of Education Prof Sechaba Mahlomaholo as well as culture and heritage lecturer Ms Thulsile Bhuda about the importance of Africa Day based on Socio-economic development (GDP, life expectancy, literacy, and levels…
Embracing our hair in Africa month
Mpumi Mbethe is speaking to Author of ‘My Coily Crowny Hair Zulaikha Patel about embracing our hair. Zulaika led a protest against institutionalized racism in schools in South Africa and the decolonization of hair policies in schools, which was followed by several protests across South Africa in schools, such as…
Thando Mahlangu speaks out on traditional attire incident
Mpumi chats to Nbebele/siSwati activist Thando Mahlangu about how we can preserve our culture.
Prison Love manuscript
Mpumi chats to Prison Love manuscript author Tshidi Monko about her relationship with her prison lover, during and post his incarceration
The effects of bottling up matters in a relationship
Mpumi Mbethe Chats is chatting to psychologist Mutshinye Manguvhewa about the effects of bottling up matters in a relationship.Mutshinye says there are number of factors that contributes to this, which includes: personality traits differences, cultural standards and norms, familial grooming, gender roles and socialisation and previous experiences mostly trauma-related.
The importance of doing a colonial hydrotherapy.
Mpumi chats to Colon therapist Nondumiso Ntuli about the importance of doing a colonial hydrotherapy. Nondumiso says irrigating your colon doesn’t sound pleasant, but practitioners claim it can provide numerous health benefits like improving digestion and weight loss.
Aims of teaching entrepreneurs how to fully maximize social media platforms
Mpumi Mbethe Chats to Digify Project Manager Keneilwe Malotle how young people can access digital skills that can be used to up-skill themselves
Happy International Womens Day
Mpumi Chats to Action Aid womens right manager Lindelwe Nxumalo about International Womens Day. Lindelwe We said we can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality and we choose to seek out and celebrate women's achievements. Collectively, we can all help create an inclusive world, from…
Unpacking black tax affairs
Mpumi Chats to Unpacking black tax affairs author Bonginkhosi Solly Sithole about the setbacks of black tax. Sitholes book clearly demonstrates that the Ubuntu philosophy holds that “A person is a human being, through, with and for other human beings” is the foundation, cornerstone and pillar of coexistence among black…