MFM 92.6 Interviews
With multiple South African Radio Awards under its belt, MFM 92.6 goes beyond just playing music—it’s a space for intelligent conversations and meaningful content.
Who Gets to Stay Home? | Ebrahiem Abrahams on parental leave, caregiving, and the law that changed everything
For most of South Africa's labour history, the answer was simple: the mother. She got four months. The father got three days. And the law called that equal. On this episode of SiyakhulaLive on Lunch, host Dr Katlego Letlonkane sits down with Ebrahiem Abrahams, Director of Employment Relations at Stellenbosch…
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Day | Tiisetso Mashifane wa Noni on Rise 76 and the Story of June 16th
Fifty years ago, ordinary schoolchildren had breakfast, worried about maths class, and walked into history. Rise 76: The Story of June 16th is playwright Tiisetso Mashifane wa Noni's attempt to hold both of those truths at once. Commissioned jointly by the Baxter Theatre and the Market Theatre — which opened…
We've Always Been Doing It | Simangele Mashazi on Multilingualism, Translanguaging and Linguistic Range in South Africa
Language is wealth — and South Africa is rich. On this episode of SiyakhulaLive on Lunch, host Dr Katlego Letlonkane sits down with Stellenbosch University lecturer in general linguistics Simangele Mashazi — a familiar voice to MFM listeners — for a wide-ranging conversation on what it really means to live…
The Killing of a Union Leader | John Maytham & Emma Kotze on Breakfast Club
CapeTalk drive-time host and stage veteran John Maytham and acclaimed actress Emma Kotze join Caleb and Jade on Breakfast Club ahead of the world premiere of The Killing of a Union Leader, the new political thriller by award-winning playwright and director Louis Viljoen, running at Artscape's Arena Theatre from 12…
Rights, Accountability and Active Citizenship | Prof Tshepo Madlingozi on the South African Human Rights Commission
South Africa is 30 years into constitutional democracy - but how well are those rights actually being protected? Prof Tshepo Madlingozi, Commissioner at the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and scholar-activist with two decades of university teaching and grassroots engagement, joins Dr Katlego Letlonkane on SiyakhulaLive to examine the…
Language and Belonging | Prof Richard Stevens on the Language Policy and Multilingualism at Stellenbosch University
The SU Language Policy is under review — and the process is about more than words on a page. Prof Richard Stevens, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Learning and Teaching at Stellenbosch University, joins Thoriso on AM2PM to explain what the review entails, why it matters, and what the University's commitment to…
Coming Home to Deliver | Dr Leon Schreiber on Digital-First Home Affairs Reform and the Future of the Smart State
On a landmark morning for the Winelands, the Department of Home Affairs brought its digital-first reform drive directly to Stellenbosch. Minister of Home Affairs Dr Leon Schreiber — Paul Roos alumnus and triple graduate of Stellenbosch University — was joined by Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube and Executive Mayor…
The Body as Archive | Hatched Ensemble, The Herd/Less and a Life in Resistance with Mamela Nyamza
What does it cost to become yourself when the art form you love was never built for your body? And what does it mean to take that cost — the ridicule, the exclusion, the rigid aesthetic violence of classical ballet — and transform it into work that tours sixteen countries…
SiyaKhula Live | Music, Memory and Resistance in South Africa with Dr Carina Venter
Can a song carry the weight of a nation's history? Can the act of listening — truly listening — become a form of ethical and political engagement? And three decades into South Africa's democracy, what does resistance sound like now, when the struggle is no longer fought in the streets…
#GivingMaties 2026 | The Fight Against Student Food Insecurity with Viwe Benxa and and Alwin Mabuza
How many students at one of South Africa's most prestigious universities are choosing between eating and studying? More than the numbers suggest — because most of them never ask for help. They suffer in silence, navigating food insecurity behind the façade of a normal student life. And according to the…
SiyaKhula Live | Local Government Elections, Electoral Power and the Youth Vote with Dr. Choice Makhetha
Is your vote in a local government election really the most powerful thing you own — or does it feel too remote, too complicated, and too easily dismissed? With South Africa's local government elections set to take place before 1 February 2027, and voter registration dates already confirmed for June,…
In Service of Society | CASIT's Student Community "Village"
Is community engagement at South African universities truly a two-way exchange — or are students still cast as saviours in a narrative that overlooks what they stand to gain? And three decades into our democracy, what does it mean for a young person to be genuinely in service of society,…
Human Rights Month: The Bill Of Rights At 30 | The Right to Joy with Dr Michelle Botha and Dr Zara Trafford
Is human dignity a tangible reality for disabled South Africans, or are we still trapped in a culture of "grateful receiving"? 30 years into our democracy, why is the right to joy and play still treated as a luxury rather than a fundamental human right? In this episode of our…
Human Rights Month: The Bill Of Rights At 30 | Dignity in a State of Precarity with Cassandra Dorasamy
What does human dignity actually look like in 2026? As our Constitution turns 30, the gap between our progressive laws and the reality on the streets feels wider than ever. From informal settlements vulnerable to climate disasters to a record low in police trust, why is South Africa still in…
Human Rights Month: The Bill Of Rights At 30 | Intersectional Justice with Charlene May
Are the promises of our Bill of Rights reaching the women who keep South Africa’s wheels turning, or is the legal system still failing those it claims to protect? In this episode of our Human Rights Month: The Bill Of Rights At 30 series, Brendt Wayne de Wet sits down…
Human Rights Month: The Bill Of Rights At 30 | Poetry, Power, and Public Service with Zackie Achmat
Is human dignity a lived reality in South Africa, or just words on parchment? What does it take to turn raw outrage into organized, effective action that changes the law? In this episode of our Human Rights Month: The Bill Of Rights At 30 series, Sibulele sits down with a…
Human Rights Month: The Bill Of Rights At 30 | The Vision and the Reality with Prof Sandra Liebenberg
Is our Constitution a "gold standard" for the world, or is the gap between the courtroom and the street still too wide for the average South African? In this episode of our Human Rights Month: The Bill Of Rights At 30 series, Kyle Nathan sits down with a true legal…
Human Rights Month: The Bill Of Rights At 30 | The Right to Health with Prof Novel Chegou
Are you aware of the "silent killer" threatening the lives of South Africa’s most vulnerable children, and why it remains one of the most under-funded medical crises today? In this episode of our Human Rights Month: The Bill Of Rights At 30 series, Dr Katlego Letlonkane sits down with Prof…
Human Rights Month: The Bill Of Rights At 30 | Access to Justice with Odwa Nweba
Are you passionate about social justice and ensuring that the law serves the most vulnerable members of our society? In this episode of our Human Rights Month: The Bill Of Rights At 30 series, Sibulele and Nalo dive into the front lines of legal activism with Mr Odwa Nweba. As…
SU Open Day Series 2026 | Reading the Signs of the Times with Prof Reggie Nel
Are you driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact on society, play a public role, and change lives through leadership and service? In this episode of our SU Open Day Series 2026, Kyle and Sanda sit down with Prof Reggie Nel, the Dean of the Faculty of Theology…