Best Basil Mabuza Podcasts (2024)

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010 - Masimba (Zimbabwe) 58:08

2M ago58:08

58:08

After a nearly three-year hiatus, I’m thrilled to be back and share more diversity stories with you! Let me introduce you to Masimba, a gentle and devoted family man who is also a talented photographer. Masimba’s journey is one of personal loss, self-discovery, and growth, both individually and as a family. He brings a deep emotional awareness and …

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009 - Jassim (India) 1:00:06

3y ago1:00:06

1:00:06

This is truly a MUST LISTEN #DiversityStory... Meet Jassim, a family man and aeronautical engineer turned high school teacher. Jassim shares his personal, career and academic highs as well his challenges with strained relationships and friendships due to distance and how he is overcoming depression. Regional Opportunities Australia (ROA) Update Vac…

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008 - Regional Opportunities Australia (ROA) 16:15

3y ago16:15

16:15

This week I have the distinct pleasure of announcing our partnership with Regional Opportunities Australia (ROA). Tarun Patel, a Case Manager with ROA, shares how this not-for-profit organisation helps migrants and refugees move from cities to welcoming regional communities and connects them to employment and business opportunities. ROA's services …

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007 - Tarun (Kenya) 18:46

3y ago18:46

18:46

This week we have a special guest, Tarun, as well as a BIG announcement. Tune in to this week's episode and listen to how this accountant with great people skills went from spotting Africa's Big Five to becoming a Case Manager for an organisation that is helping migrants and refugees to Australia, move to welcoming regional communities and connecti…

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PT001 - Starving 1:52

3y ago1:52

1:52

A Penny for your Thoughts... Today's thought is starving. When you relocate to Australia, usually you and your family have sacrificed greatly to buy the air ticket. Add to that the cost of education, accommodation and general upkeep, the sacrifice continues. Coming from a developing country, a dollar does significantly more back home than it does h…

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006 - Uma (India) 27:30

3y ago27:30

27:30

Meet our guest of the week, Uma. Uma, a teacher from the manufacturing and IT hub of India, Pune, shares her #DiversityStory. Starting off her career at a Waldorf school in India and travelling to Brisbane for her Masters. Uma talks about having to leave India within 24 hours, starving, working as an au pair to make ends meet and not been able to s…

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005 - Dexter (Zimbabwe) 33:10

3y ago33:10

33:10

Meet Mechanical Engineer, Dexter, this week's guest. Dexter, originally from Zimbabwe, is a charming, charismatic and caring young man! He followed a path similar to his older brother moving to South Africa then immigrating to Australia. His journey takes us through how he balanced obtaining an engineering degree whilst working and how he has trans…

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004 - Simba (Zimbabwe) 34:51

3y ago34:51

34:51

Meet our guest of the week, Simba. Simba, a father of three from Zimbabwe shares his migrant story that took him to South Africa and then Australia. Simba also talks about how he overcame the deaths of his parents whilst in high school and survived a hijacking that saw him being held hostage for five hours... FOUR days after the birth of his son! E…

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003 - Denise (England) 26:50

3y ago26:50

26:50

Meet our guest of the week, Denise. Denise, a mother of three from South Ockendon, Essex, England, shares her Australian story. From what she thought Oz was like to her experiences within the states she stayed in. Enjoy the first Diversity Club interview with a bubbly and friendly guest.By Basil Mabuza

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002 - Australian Bureau of Stats Migration Report (2019-2020) 16:46

3y ago16:46

16:46

Basil reviews the Australian Bureau of Stats 2019 - 2020 Migration Report. The report reveals the rich Australian migration history and we walk through the evolution of Australia to where it is today.By Basil Mabuza