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The Masterclass with Relebogile Mabotja

The Masterclass with Relebogile Mabotja

Radio 702 100 Episodes Oct 7, 2026

The Masterclass with Relebogile Mabotja is a Radio 702 podcast featuring in-depth conversations with notable South African and international guests. Host Relebogile Mabotja explores the personal stories, career journeys and hard-earned lessons behind successful public figures. Each episode aims to enlighten and inspire listeners through candid discussion and practical insight. The show forms part of Radio 702's spoken-word programming.

Episodes

Masterclass on Anaesthesiology
Masterclass on Anaesthesiology Oct 7, 2026 2326 Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Dr Howard Radford an Anaesthesiologist unpacking anaesthesia, which you might think  is simply the medication that puts you to sleep before an operation. But anaesthesia is actually far more complex than that because while one drug might make you unconscious, it may not stop pain, relax your muscles, control your blood pressure or keep you breathing safely. 702 Af
Masterclass on the Declining birth rate ( South Africa's fertility rate dipping) Part 2
Masterclass on the Declining birth rate ( South Africa's fertility rate dipping) Part 2 Sep 30, 2026 2474 Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Dr Pedzisai Ndagurwa a Lecturer and Acting Head of Department of Demography and Population Studies, Schools of Social Sciences and Public Health at Wits about a deeper look at what is driving this shift? Are South Africans consciously choosing smaller families, or are factors such as the cost of raising children, changing relationship patterns, delayed marriage an
Masterclass on the declining birth rate
Masterclass on the declining birth rate Sep 23, 2026 2400 Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Dr Pedzisai Ndagurwa, a lecturer and acting Head of the Department of Demography and Population Studies at the Schools of Social Sciences and Public Health at Wits, to unpack South Africa's declining birth rate. What is driving people to have fewer children, have children later, or choose not to have children at all? What is actually happening with South Africa's birth
Masterclass on empaths vs narcissists
Masterclass on empaths vs narcissists Sep 16, 2026 2459 Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Hameeda Bassa, a clinical psychologist, to unpack the differences between empaths and narcissists, the psychology behind these terms, and how they can show up in relationships and everyday interactions.  They also discuss why certain dynamics can become difficult, and most importantly, how we can develop healthier boundaries without losing our empathy. B
Masterclass on Tourette's syndrome
Masterclass on Tourette's syndrome Sep 9, 2026 2161 Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Dr Neera Bhikha, a clinical neurophysiologist, to unpack what Tourette's syndrome is. They unpack what Tourette’s really is, why tics happen, how the condition is diagnosed and managed, and what people living with Tourette’s wish the rest of us understood.  Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, al
Masterclass on who owns the sound – AI, music and the copyright battle
Masterclass on who owns the sound – AI, music and the copyright battle Sep 2, 2026 2636 Kgomotso Modise, standing in for Relebogile Mabotja, speaks to Nick Matzukis, the CEO and founder of Academy of Sound Engineering, and Collen Dlamini, the executive director at Creative Cnergy, about AI and music. Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, alongside lifestyle talk and all things entertainment. Thanks for listening. Catch the After
Masterclass on thanatology – the study of death, dying, grief and bereavement (part 2)
Masterclass on thanatology – the study of death, dying, grief and bereavement (part 2) Aug 27, 2026 2243 Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Dion Chang, a transition guide and end-of-life companion doula, and Rhiannon Thomas, a wills and estate planning lawyer, about thanatology: the study of death and grief, and preparing ourselves for the realities of death, dying, loss and grief. Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, alongside lifestyle talk and all
Masterclass on seed funding for entrepreneurs and early-stage founders
Masterclass on seed funding for entrepreneurs and early-stage founders Aug 19, 2026 2213 Kgomotso Modise, standing in for Relebogile Mabotja, speaks to Kerryn Campion, the COO of Aions Ventures, about seed funding, aimed at helping entrepreneurs better understand what it takes to raise their first round of capital. For many founders, raising funding is a major milestone, but there is often very little practical guidance on how to go about it. When is the right time to approach investo
Masterclass on thanatology – the study of death, dying, grief and bereavement
Masterclass on thanatology – the study of death, dying, grief and bereavement Aug 12, 2026 2114 Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Dion Chang, a transition guide, and Mona Minnaar, an end-of-life companion doula and grief counsellor, about thanatology, a multidisciplinary study of death, dying, grief and bereavement. It explores not only what happens at the end of life, but also how individuals, families and communities understand and experience death, and how we can better support people through
Masterclass on debt collection businesses and agencies
Masterclass on debt collection businesses and agencies Aug 5, 2026 2242 Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Stephan Ferreira, the CEO and co-founder of Bredell Ferreira, a debt collection and credit management company, to unpack how debt collection agencies work, when a debt can legally be handed over for collection, how payments are processed, what ethical and legal standards agencies must follow, and what consumers should do if they believe they have been treated unfairly.
Masterclass on how to become a pilot in South Africa
Masterclass on how to become a pilot in South Africa Aug 5, 2026 2160 Kgomotso Modise, standing in for Relebogile Mabotja, speaks to Mbali Macu, a senior first officer at South African Airways and pilot instructor, and Ndyebo Lurayi, an entrepreneur and student pilot, about how to become a pilot in South Africa. Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, alongside lifestyle talk and all things entertainment. Thanks
Masterclass on the causes, treatment and management of keloids
Masterclass on the causes, treatment and management of keloids Jul 29, 2026 2072 Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Dr Wei-Han Chen, a plastic surgeon at Lenmed Randfontein Private Hospital, about keloids, who is most affected, and the treatments available in SA. Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, alongside lifestyle talk and all things entertainment. Thanks for listening. Catch the Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja live on

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