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Nongcebo McKenzie: The Podcast

Nongcebo Vukile McKenzie

106 episodes

1 month ago

A little while ago, Professor Nokuthula Sibiya, the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Mangosuthu University of Technology joined us as a guest on The Podcast. Enjoy this insightful conversation on leadership in higher education. Professor Nokuthula Sibiya’s life and work embody the true essence of heroism through consistent, dedicated efforts to uplift her community. Born and raised in Umlazi, she has a deep connection to her roots and has faced socio-economic challenges firsthand. Her journe...

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A little while ago, Professor Nokuthula Sibiya, the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Mangosuthu University of Technology joined us as a guest on The Podcast. Enjoy this insightful conversation on leadership in higher education. Professor Nokuthula Sibiya’s life and work embody the true essence of heroism through consistent, dedicated efforts to uplift her community. Born and raised in Umlazi, she has a deep connection to her roots and has faced socio-economic challenges firsthand. Her journe...

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Nongcebo McKenzie: The Podcast

Professor Nokuthula Sibiya : Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Mangosuthu University of Technology

A little while ago, Professor Nokuthula Sibiya, the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Mangosuthu University of Technology joined us as a guest on The Podcast. Enjoy this insightful conversation on leadership in higher education. Professor Nokuthula Sibiya’s life and work embody the true essence of heroism through consistent, dedicated efforts to uplift her community. Born and raised in Umlazi, she has a deep connection to her roots and has faced socio-economic challenges firsthand. Her journe...

1 month ago

26 minutes

Nongcebo McKenzie: The Podcast

'The Village Indian' with Vanessa Govender

Award-winning former television and radio news journalist and author , Vanessa Govender, is our guest on this episode of the podcast to talk about her newest book, The Village Indian. Take one over-the-top, bolshie, city-slicker Indian woman. One reticent and reserved white husband. And their three children. Add them all to a far-flung village in the South African countryside where mixed-race families are somewhat of a rarity, and you get front-row seats to a lifestyle that is both delightful...

1 month ago

1 hour 10 minutes

Nongcebo McKenzie: The Podcast

'Led by Shepherds' with Jeffrey Rakabe

Jeffrey Rakabe explores his personal journey through his book 'Led by Shepherds' on this episode of The Podcast. The book blends memoir and social critique, reflecting on masculinity, culture, and healing, while sparking dialogue on tradition, identity, and change. Led by Shepherds begins with twelve-year-old Jeffrey Rakabe leaving his village to attend an initiation ceremony, believing it to be the key to his manhood. But the weeks-long rite of passage in the mountains is a far c...

3 months ago

51 minutes

Nongcebo McKenzie: The Podcast

'Son of a Preacher Man' with Gavin Evans

On this episode of Nongcebo McKenzie: The Podcast, the guest is writer and journalist Gavin Evans, author of Son of a Preacher Man. In our conversation, Gavin shares the journey behind the book, the personal stories that inspired it, and the insights he’s gathered along the way. Join me as we explore themes of family, identity, and how those early experiences continue influenced the person he’s become. Son of a Preacher Man is a story about a loving but fraught relationship between a fa...

3 months ago

57 minutes

Nongcebo McKenzie: The Podcast

'Corporate Newsman' with Dr Kaizer Nyatsumba

Kaizer Nyatsumba, renowned journalist and commentator turned senior business executive, tells his remarkable story of transition and integrity. From his birth in poverty on a farm at White River in Mpumalanga, to his studies at the University of Zululand, Georgetown University in the United States and the University of Hull in the United Kingdom, becoming a journalist and newspaper editor, and finally a senior business executive on listed and non-listed companies in South Africa. SOURCE...

3 months ago

59 minutes

Nongcebo McKenzie: The Podcast

Real Stories of Saving Success | Momentum Corporate Zenzele Series Live Studio Chat

On this Momentum Corporate Live Studio Chat, be inspired by the personal journey of saving and achieving financial goals. From small steps to big milestones, discover how the right mindset, and the right support can turn dreams into reality. The "Zenzele" series is a video series by Momentum Corporate that educates and entertains viewers about retirement planning and financial wellness. The Podcast has partnered with Momentum Corporate to bring you conversations that give insight...

4 months ago

44 minutes

Nongcebo McKenzie: The Podcast

What happens when the 9-to-5 ends? With Mam'Vicky Masuku and Lynette Uys | Momentum Corporate Zenzele Series

For many, the word “retirement” sparks mixed emotions: excitement for freedom, but also uncertainty about the future. What happens when the 9-to-5 ends? Who do we become beyond our careers? In this Zenzele Series episode, legendary broadcaster Mam'Vicky Masuku and Lynette Uys from Momentum Corporate unpack these questions and remind us that retirement isn’t the end of productivity or purpose. It’s a season to redefine yourself, nurture passions, and enjoy the rewards of years of plannin...

4 months ago

31 minutes

Nongcebo McKenzie: The Podcast

"Reflections: A Blue Print for Social Change in South Africa" with Thulisile Galelekile

Our guest on this episode of The Podcast is Thulisile Galelekile, the author of 'Reflections: A Blue Print for Social Change in South Africa'. "As a passionate advocate for positive change, I'm excited to share this call to action with fellow leaders, change-makers, and citizens committed to building a better South Africa. The book challenges us to reclaim our collective power, recognizing that the country's future lies not in government alone, but in our collective efforts as citizens...

4 months ago

55 minutes

Nongcebo McKenzie: The Podcast

Unpacking Annuities with Lynette Uys from Momentum Corporate

Annuities unpacked. On this episode of The Podcast, Lynette Uys, a Retirement Benefit Counsellor from Momentum Corporate, helps us understand annuities and what role we need to play in building our long-term financial security. The "Zenzele" series is a video series by Momentum Corporate that educates and entertains viewers about retirement planning and financial wellness. The Podcast has partnered with Momentum Corporate to bring you conversations that give insights to help you...

4 months ago

36 minutes

Nongcebo McKenzie: The Podcast

How We Treat our Two-Pot Savings Impacts Our Future | Tshepo Mathatho Momentum Corporate

The "Zenzele" series is a video series by Momentum Corporate that educates and entertains viewers about retirement planning and financial wellness. The Podcast has partnered with Momentum Corporate to bring you conversations that give insights to help you make the right decisions for you and your finances. On this episode, we continue to unpack South Africa’s new Two-Pot Retirement System. Tshepo Mathatho from Momentum Corporate shares insights on how the way we treat our Two-Pot...

4 months ago

36 minutes

Nongcebo McKenzie: The Podcast

"Four Future Seasons: How to Anticipate and Prepare for Multiple Potential Futures" with Dr Craig Wing

Our guest on this episode of The Podcast is Dr Craig Wing, author of "Four Future Seasons: How to Anticipate and Prepare for Multiple Potential Futures" In an increasingly unpredictable world, traditional methods of planning no longer suffice. Four Future Seasons offers a groundbreaking approach to navigating uncertainty, empowering readers to adapt to the future and actively shape it. Drawing from international experiences, doctoral research and diverse perspectives as a global e...

4 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Nongcebo McKenzie: The Podcast

Empowering Your Retirement: Understanding the Two-Pot System | Sipho Sibanda from Momentum Corporate

The "Zenzele" series is a video series by Momentum Corporate that educates and entertains viewers about retirement planning and financial wellness. The Podcast has partnered with Momentum Corporate to bring you conversations that give insights to help you make the right decisions for you and your finance In this episode we unpack South Africa’s new Two-Pot Retirement System, what it means for you, how it works, and how to make the most of it. Sipho Sibanda from Momentum Corp...

4 months ago

20 minutes

Nongcebo McKenzie: The Podcast

Tshepo Mathatho from Momentum Corporate on the Importance of Saving

The "Zenzele" series is a video series by Momentum Corporate that educates and entertains viewers about retirement planning and financial wellness. The Podcast has partnered with Momentum Corporate to bring you conversations that give insights to help you make the right decisions for you and your finances. In Episode 1, we discuss the importance of savings, and Tshepo Mathatho, a Retirement Benefit Counselor from Momentum Corporate, shares tips on how you can find little poc...

5 months ago

33 minutes

Nongcebo McKenzie: The Podcast

"Taking the Anxiety out of AI" with Sameer Rawjee

Our guest on this episode of The Podcast is Sameer Rawjee, author of 'Taking the Anxiety out of AI". Sameer Rawjee is the founder of the Life Design Movement at Google, a programme for exploring purpose at work which has served over 10 000 Google employees globally, and has also been taught at INSEAD, Trinity College and the London Business School. Sameer is a serial venture builder via O School Ventures, where he partners with companies like Meta, Salesforce and TikTok to help yo...

5 months ago

52 minutes

Nongcebo McKenzie: The Podcast

'Manage Your Money Like a #$%^&ng Grown Up' with Sam Beckbessinger

Sam Beckbessinger is the author of the bestselling Manage Your Money Like a Fucking Grownup and the novel Girls of Little Hope (co-authored with Dale Halvorsen). Her interactive story about climate change, Survive the Century, was featured in New Scientist and Gizmodo. She teaches creative writing at Bath Spa University, writes kids' TV and picture books, once wrote for Marvel, and is weirdly obsessed with spreadsheets. Her perimenopausal werewolf novel Femme Feral is coming in summer 2...

5 months ago

59 minutes

Nongcebo McKenzie: The Podcast

'Addict' by Milton Schorr

Milton Schorr is on The Podcast to chat about his book 'Addict' where he chronicles his life journey and how he has come full circle through addiction and recovery. About the book: ‘I wanted to be who I felt I was. Broken. A wreck. Unloveable.’ There’s a moment where life happens. It’s the moment just before making a good decision, or a bad one. For Milton Schorr, just such a moment took place at the age of seventeen, when he found himself squatting on his haunches in a Cape Town ...

6 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes

Nongcebo McKenzie: The Podcast

Protecting Children from Child Abuse with Kolosa Mbedla

Kolosa Mbedla from the Department of Social Development in KwaZulu-Natal is our guest on this episode of The Podcast. In this conversation, she helps us to understand what child abuse is exactly, how to try our best to protect children from child abuse, and how to work together as a society to prevent and report instances where children are abused. To contact the Department of Social Development: https://www.dsd.gov.za/index.php/about/contact-us __________________________________...

8 months ago

30 minutes

Nongcebo McKenzie: The Podcast

Nthabiseng Malakoana on The Realities of Being a Teen Parent

Nthabiseng Malakoane of the eThekwini District AIDS Council discusses the realities of being a teen parent. _________________________________________________________ The Podcast: Camera: Mluleki Dlamini & Siyabonga Meyiwa Sound: Sibusiso 'Dust' Nkosi Editing: Mluleki Dlamini & Kwenza Trevor Masinga Co-ordinator: Phumelele Khambule Host: Nongcebo Vukile McKenzie The Podcast: Camera: Mluleki Dlamini & Siyabonga Meyiwa Sound: Sibusiso 'Dust' Nkosi Editing: Mluleki Dla...

9 months ago

15 minutes

Nongcebo McKenzie: The Podcast

The Role of the Community and Families in Fighting Teen Pregnancy

District AIDS councils reach beyond just the healthcare system and bring business, labour, other government departments, and civil society into the AIDS response in their province or district. Nthabiseng Malakoane of the eThekwini District AIDS Council shares more on the Council's interventions to get young people to make use of public health facilities to protect themselves from STIs and HIV. She also encourages families as well at the community at large to play a part in dealin...

10 months ago

24 minutes

Nongcebo McKenzie: The Podcast

Dr Nduku Wambua on Investigating Psychosis Among Victims of Childhood Trauma

A definition that is offered for psychosis is that it is a collection of symptoms that affect the mind, where there has been some loss of contact with reality. But what are the causes? Well, Dr Wambua joins us on this episode of the Podcast to discuss her research on Psychosis Among Victims of Childhood Trauma. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Dr Nduku Wambua According to Dr Grace Nduku Wambua, a Kenyan Pos...

10 months ago

31 minutes