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29 Episodes

1 – 20

Makoti episode 7: Life after divorce with Palesa Madisakwane

In this episode, we sit down with actress Palesa Madisakwane to talk about her life after the divorce and never giving up on love.

14 Oct 2022 41 min

Makoti episode 6: Infertility within marriage with Sibutsene Mukiraine

In this episode, we sat down with Sibutsene Mukiraine for a heart-to-heart conversation about infertility and the challenges it brings to a marriage.

7 Oct 2022 20 min

Makoti episode 5: Sello Maake Ka Ncube and wife Pearl on their blended family

In this episode, we sit down with Sello Maake ka Ncube and his wife Pearl Maake Ka Ncube and we discuss how they joined their two families as Sello has 6 children and Pearl has 2 of her own.

30 Sep 2022 32 min

Makoti Unveiled episode 4: Friendships and marriage

In this episode, we speak to long-time friends Puleng March and Buhle Thela who speak to us about how modern-day makoti's can have impactful friendships with their unmarried friends.

23 Sep 2022 31 min

Makoti Unveiled episode 3: How does korobela work and does it last ?

We sit down with sangoma Gogo Ntombi to discuss love potions, why they are used and how they are used in relationships. She tells us the pro's and con's of using korobela.

16 Sep 2022 20 min

Makoti Unveiled episode 2: Can a marriage with opposing beliefs work?

In this episode, we sit down with pastors Sivuyile Philisano and Bonganjalo Maawe to discuss the importance of having common values and beliefs within a marriage.

9 Sep 2022 26 min

Makoti Unveiled Season 2 episode 1: Makoti speaks with Siba Ranaka.

In this visual season of Makoti Unveiled, we will be speaking to in-laws, cultural experts, and celebrities about the role and duties of umakoti.

2 Sep 2022 30 min

How to be a makoti in a polygamist marriage (with Uthando Nesthembu's MaKhumalo)

Polygamy is a popular type of marriage in the African community. Many wives across the country are currently in this type of marriage even though it is often deemed taboo or unusual. In this final episode of Makoti Unveiled Season 1, Siya Tsewu speaks to Uthando Nesthembu's Thobile Mseleku --…

29 Oct 2021 20 min

Marrying into a different race or culture | Two wives share their experience

With multiple cultures and 11 official languages, it is not uncommon for South Africans to marry into different races or cultures. Assimilating into the different practices, however, can be a daunting experience for many. Siya Tsewu speaks to two women — one married to a white man and the other…

22 Oct 2021 24 min

Should boyfriends lobola before meeting your parents for the first time?

When is the right time for your parents to finally meet your boyfriend? Many cultural practices say boyfriends should only meet your parents when they intend to marry. We spoke to two women who are also parents on their personal experiences and what they now practice in modern times.

15 Oct 2021 21 min

Part 2 - Husbands on gender roles and conflict resolution (with Musa Mseleku, Pastor Lwazi Dekeda and Kabelo Molepo)

Enjoyed part one of the husbands' talk on oMakoti, tradition and partnership in marriage? Well, you'll love part two of that conversation. In this episode, we continue our talk with Musa Mseleku and Pastor Lwazi Dekeda. We also bring in Chef and progressive thinker, Kabelo Molepo to share his view…

8 Oct 2021 27 min

Husbands on the role of uMakoti in the family (with Musa Mseleku and Pastor Lwazi Dekeda) - Part 1

The role of uMakoti in the family can be a contentious one as African tradition and modernity collide. In previous episodes, we spoke to Okoti from all walks of life who told us about their experiences. In this episode, we bring in the husbands. Host, Siya Tsewu speaks to popular…

1 Oct 2021 22 min

Ukukotiza | Women share how the process can be made easier

Ukukotiza (performing chores for your in-laws) can be a daunting experience. In this episode, host, Siya Tsewu speaks to a newlywed makoti about her experience with ukukotiza as a working woman. We also speak to the author of a makoti self-help book and a representative from Makoti Assist -- an…

23 Sep 2021 18 min

Can a Makoti also be a feminist? A traditional wife and a married feminist share their experiences

Most African cultures are deeply patriarchal and the role of the makoti is usually that of a "helper or supporter" to the husband and his family. Many modern women who identify as feminists are rejecting this view as they seek to be treated fairly and to be seen as equal…

17 Sep 2021 20 min

Makoti Unveiled | Welcome to the family, makoti

Makoti Unveiled is our new series aimed at current, to-be and aspiring makotis. Regardless of your culture, becoming a makoti can be a daunting experience – and we're here to help. Every week, our host, Drum journalist and resident makoti, Siya Tsewu, will speak to different women who will share…

10 Sep 2021 19 min

Anele Mdoda on knowing she'd make it in radio, enjoying online trolls and falling love

Radio and media personality Anele Mdoda (37) has a lot to celebrate. She tells us she’s glad for the break after winning her first award as a breakfast radio host at the South African Radio Awards recently.

13 Aug 2021 10 min

Her Story | How to start your own detergent range: from an everyday woman who did it

It all started with a YouTube video. Young entrepreneur Marvellous Langa's dreams were realised after she learned how to make her own detergent through a tutorial on YouTubeIn this episode of Her Story we speak to Marvellous, who is the owner of the detergent brand, Marvellous Chem. She started her…

30 Jul 2021 4 min

Gigi Lamayne on becoming a sangoma

She discovered that she was called to be a sangoma at the age of 11. However, it took rapper Gigi Lamayne years to finally accept that call. In this episode, she discusses her journey and how it has changed her life.

16 Jul 2021 5 min

Miss SA Top 30 contestant Lehlogonolo Machaba on how a beauty queen helped her discover that she is trans

She grew up identifying as gay. From a rural town with little access to information, Lehlogonolo Machaba couldn't yet understand the difference between her sexuality and gender dysphoria. One day, she watched a young woman from Nevada, US, compete in the Miss USA beauty pageant. Her name was Kataluna Enriquez…

9 Jul 2021 8 min

Her Story | The love story that started in a taxi (with Thembi and Refilwe)

It was love at first sight. Pretoria couple Thembi and Refilwe share their love story with us.

2 Jul 2021 14 min