Best Vadon Podcasts (2024)

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Profile Interview with Amaury Vadon, Managing Director and Vice President Sales for Michelin Sub-Saharan Africa 50:43

3h ago50:43

50:43

Mobility company Michelin in South Africa has appointed Amaury Vadon as its new sub-Saharan Africa MD, effective April 1. Originally from France, Vadon brings considerable experience and a proven record in sales, operations and management garnered over his 12-year tenure at Michelin, and this this evening he is our profile guest. See omnystudio.com…

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South African Doing Great Things with Zandile Mkwanazi, Founder and CEO of Girlcode 41:30

2h ago41:30

41:30

On tonight’s South Africans doing great things we’re in conversation with Founder and CEO of Girlcode, Zandile Mkwanazi. GirlCode is a social enterprise that is revolutionizing the domestic ICT sector by empowering young women throughout South Africa. Led by Zandile, a dedicated advocate for women in technology, GirlCode has supported over 80,000 g…

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KwaNtu Feature: King Mzilikazi kaMashobane 47:17

2h ago47:17

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This evening on Kwantu we speak to the author, King Mzilikazi kaMashobane, Nthebe Molope who says his new book on King Mzilikazi kaMashobane is like an African storytelling abyss, and an initiation to deep mythology with history combined, and he joins us in studio this evening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Crime Time: Community law clinics vital to improve access to justice in South Africa 45:21

3h ago45:21

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This evening on our Crime Time we take a different approach ot the feature instead of looking at crime that are committed tonight we look at community clinics and the significant role they play in our communities and to individuals who can’t afford money for legal representation. Community law clinics offering free legal services to those who can’t…

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In Conversation with Dr Eve: Rates of IPV in South Africa 40:59

4h ago40:59

40:59

This evening on “In Conversation with Dr Eve” we talk about rates of IPV in South Africa which exceed the global average. We look at this issue from the lens of patriarchy, using present culture as examples: examples of men who currently personify MASCULINITY and how these men are venerated .. by other men as well as women. See omnystudio.com/liste…

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Aubrey's take on news of the day 9:38

5m ago9:38

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 702

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Change your Mindset: "The 25 agreements - agreement 10 - Clarity, Clarity, Clarity 47:57

21h ago47:57

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This evening on Change your mindset feature, we talk to Stanley Beckett, author and consultant at Changecreatorsa, talking about "The 25 agreements - agreement 10 - Clarity, Clarity, Clarity. Why lack of clarity is keeping you stuck". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 702

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Weird and Wonderful: Can psychic reading be a form of therapy? 46:47

1d ago46:47

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On tonight’s edition of Weird and Wonderful, we delve into fascinating world of psychic healing and its potential as a form of therapy. We'll explore how psychic healing techniques can be used to promote mental and emotional well-being and discuss the experiences of those who have benefited from this unique approach. Joining us is Marietta Theuniss…

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Financial Matters: Cultural intelligence and financial behaviours 40:52

1d ago40:52

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This evening on Financial matters, we will be unpacking cultural intelligence and financial behaviours. Applying cultural intelligence to your relationship with money can enhance self-awareness and improve financial behaviors. As usual we are joined Dr Frank Magwegwe, Head of Financial Wellness and Advisory at Nedbank and GIBS faculty member and th…

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Education Feature: Homeschooling for neurodivergent children 43:35

6h ago43:35

43:35

On our educational feature this evening we talk to Louise Schoonwinkel, Managing Director of Optimi Home, and we look at the issue of homeschooling neurodivergent children and why this is significant in making sure they become successful in life and how homeschooling them is in their best interest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

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Love Connection: Intimacy -Part 2 49:24

2d ago49:24

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Intimacy in a relationship is a feeling of being close, and emotionally connected and supported. It means being able to share a whole range of thoughts, feelings and experiences that we have as human beings. There are also different types of intimacy that people experience in different relationships whether it’s with your parent, sibling, friend, c…

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Legal matters: Brands that you're loyal to 40:55

8h ago40:55

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This evening on legal matters, Aubrey spoke to Marius Gerber, Intellectual Property Specialist at Witz Incorporated Inc., about brands that people are loyal to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 702

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Political Analysis: The right to protest is being blocked by administrative barriers 42:52

1h ago42:52

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On political analysis we talk to Ms. Omhle Ntshingila, NYC Steer Committee Member and Right2Protest Project Coordinator at the Centre for Applied Legal Studies,Wits University to talk about an interesting article that she wrote on GrounUp titled “The right to protest is being blocked by administrative barriers” which talk about the difficulties tha…

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Current Affairs: Venezuela’s elections 23:43

2h ago23:43

23:43

World leaders and electoral observers are calling on Venezuela to release the complete results of the country’s presidential vote, as President Nicolas Maduro was formally declared the winner of an election that the opposition says was marred by fraud. Few shops were open and public transport was scarce in the normally bustling Venezuelan capital o…

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Current Affairs: Libyan Military camp found in Mpumalanga 23:16

3h ago23:16

23:16

A total of 95 Libyan nationals were expected to appear in a Mpumalanga court today. They are alleged to have been receiving military training illegally near White River, in Mpumalanga. The group was arrested during a joint operation by law enforcement agencies and Home Affairs. Mongezi was in Mpumalanga today covering the proceedings and he joins u…

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Medical Matters: How can the food we eat affect our skin? 41:01

3h ago41:01

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The skin is the largest organ of the body, serving as a protective barrier and being highly sensitive to various factors. One of the key contributors to skin health is the food we eat. Our diet plays a significant role in maintaining and enhancing the condition of our skin. Joining us tonight on Medical Matters to unpack the connection between nutr…

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South African Doing Great Things with Tshepiso James Kwakwa, Founder of Big Brothers Hug Foundation 43:59

2h ago43:59

43:59

Tonight on SADGT, we’re thrilled to have the Brother Hug Foundation join us. This non-profit organization is dedicated to promoting mental health and combating gender-based violence. Through awareness campaigns, support services, and advocacy, the foundation aims to create a society where mental well-being is prioritized, and violence is eradicated…

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Profile Interview with Ms Nthato Minyuku is a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) Board of Directors 36:27

2h ago36:27

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Our profile interview this evening is Nthato Minyuku who is a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) Board of Directors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 702

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Africa At A Glance: President Ruto underestimated Gen Z in Kenya, now his government is paying the price 43:41

2h ago43:41

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In African at a glance we talk to Thembisa Fakude, a senior research fellow at Africa Asia Dialogues and chief executive officer at the Mail & Guardian, about an interesting article published by Mail & Guradian titled “President Ruto underestimated Gen Z in Kenya, now his government is paying the price”. The article looks at how the Gen-Zs have ris…

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Psychological Matters: Understanding people living with Schizophrenia 39:35

2h ago39:35

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On tonight’s edition of Psychological Matters, we will be exploring what it means to live with Schizophrenia, a mental health condition that affects how people think, feel, and behave. It's often misunderstood, and those living with it face many challenges every day. Joining us to shed more light on this condition is Dr Bianca Brider of Janssen Sou…

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Change your Mindset: "The 25 agreements - Agreement 9 - 'When you KNOW, DO'. 47:40

1h ago47:40

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This evening on Change your mindset feature, we talk to Stanley Beckett, author and consultant at Changecreatorsa, talking about "The 25 agreements - Agreement 9 - 'When you KNOW, DO'. This agreement focuses on when it is the right time to act on your goals and when it's time to sit quiet and be patient. And why acting out of this space does more h…

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Weird and Wonderful: Many uses of Cow Dung and its potential as a power source. 40:34

2h ago40:34

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What comes to mind when you think of cow dung? Is it a garden filled with manure or a village hut with walls neatly smeared with it? Cow dung possesses a range of fascinating features. It serves as an effective fertiliser, an insulator for rural homes when applied to floors and walls, and holds significance in religious rituals too. Recently, its p…

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Financial Matters: Phenomena of buy now pay later (BNPL) 37:59

8d ago37:59

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Today's edition of Financial Matters we unpacks the popular yet sometimes controversial topic of "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) services. These services have revolutionized how we shop, offering immediate gratification with deferred payment plans. But what are the true costs and benefits? How do they impact your financial health? Join us as we unpack …

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Education Feature: Hoping For a Home Loan? Here's How The Banks Assess Your Affordability 46:33

36m ago46:33

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On our education feature we talk to Jackie Smith, Head of Buyers Trust, about accessing a home loan. Jackie first-time homebuyers to evaluate both the upfront and long-term real costs of homeownership and outlines the factors that influence affordability assessments by the major banks, including credit checks and the benefit of upfront deposits. Se…

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Entrepreneurship Feature: Intentionality in business 45:18

9d ago45:18

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In the world of business and life, being intentional is like being the CEO of You. It's about making decisions that aren't just reactive, but proactive. You're not just responding to what the world throws at you; you're setting the agenda. On this evening session of our entrepreneurial feature, we talk to Shanaaz Trethewey, Business Strategist and …

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Legal Matters: Constructive Dismissal 39:43

1h ago39:43

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This evening on Legal Matters we talk about constructive dismissal; what is constructive dismissal? What are the requirements of it? Who does the burden of proof lie with when a constructive dismissal is being instituted. What remedies does have against it? To answer all these questions were joined by Osborne Molatudi, Founder of Molatudi Attorneys…

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Political Analysis: What Life Esidimeni and Gauteng’s late payment of NGOs have in common 47:40

2h ago47:40

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On political Analysis we look at an interesting article written by Lisa Vetten, a gender violence specialist titled “What Life Esidimeni and Gauteng’s late payment of NGOs have in common”. The way in which Gauteng's social development department has treated nonprofits' funding this year reminds, to some extent, of the provincial health department's…

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Current Affairs: ActionsSA to work with the ANC only three specific conditions. 17:52

3h ago17:52

17:52

Action SA has stated that it is willing to collaborate with the ANC in Joburg, but only under three specific conditions: Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda must be removed, the R200 surcharge on prepaid electricity consumers' bills must be scrapped, and the speaker position in Tshwane must be given to an Action SA member as originally intended. Joining us to pr…

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Current Affairs: Joe Biden withdraws from Presidential race? What’s next? 26:30

3h ago26:30

26:30

Last night, US president Joe Biden announced that he is withdrawing from the presidential race, what does this mean for the Democratic Party, and how will it reshape the election landscape? His decision has been welcomed with much relief and some criticism for endorsing vice president Kamala Harris. Joining me to discuss the implications of Biden’s…

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South African Doing Great Things Carl Willoughby, Newly elected Chair of the Creative circle 40:19

2h ago40:19

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On tonight’s edition of "South Africans Doing Great Things," we are joined by Carl Willoughby, the newly elected Chair of the Creative Circle. Founded 30 years ago, the Creative Circle is a non-profit organisation that has helped creative professionals share ideas, network, and inspire each other, aiming to make South Africa's creative industry kno…

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Profile Interview with Tshepiso Mazibuko, award-winning Photographer 44:17

4d ago44:17

44:17

Choosing to pursue a career in the arts is often preceded by the challenging task of convincing our parents of its worth. Our guest tonight exemplifies how rewarding this journey can be. Beginning her photographic endeavors in 2012 by documenting stories from her neighborhood in Thokoza, East of Johannesburg, she has ascended to international accla…

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Change your Mindset: How would be entrepreneurs need to start thinking different about starting an online business through Amazon in Africa. 42:37

2h ago42:37

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This evening on change your mindset feature, we talk to Warrick Kernes, CEO of Insaka eCommerse Academy about Amazon finally coming to South Africa and how would be entrepreneurs need to start thinking different about starting an online business through Amazon in Africa.Being a serial entrepreneur, Warrick Kernes founded the award-winning online st…

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Weird and Wonderful: What is love? 44:41

2h ago44:41

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This evening on the weird and wonderful we talk about love. Everyone has a different understanding of what love is or should be and to make matters more complex or layered there’s different types of love. Is love a feeling? Can you touch it? Can you develop it? Is love happiness? Are we born with it, or do we learn it? Those are some of the questio…

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Financial Matters: I wish somebody had told me by Wendy Selebi 40:56

3h ago40:56

40:56

This evening on Financial Matters, we talk to Wendy Selebi, director of Seeds to Forests Training and Coaching Services, a dynamic speaker, mentor, coach, author, facilitator and the host of her own financial education podcast, “Let’s Talk Money with Wendy Selebi,” hosted on YouTube. Wendy has written a book called “I wish somebody had told me”. In…

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Education Feature: Evolution of education: How do we use technology to ensure real educational transformation? 45:26

30m ago45:26

45:26

Education has continuously transformed from traditional methods to innovative strategies aimed at improving student outcomes. As we look at how education systems have evolved, we also consider various approaches that can drive real change—whether through new teaching techniques, integrating technology, or adopting global best practices. Joining me …

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The Love Connection: Relationship Goals 42:40

1h ago42:40

42:40

Whether you're in a long-term partnership, newly dating, it’s important to set a clear vision for your relationship. From the picture-perfect moments on social media to the everyday challenges couples face, every relationship has aspirations and benchmarks set for themselves. Tonight, we look at the concept of relationship goals, what is the import…

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Political Analysis: Lessons for SA from French, UK elections 47:29

2h ago47:29

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On Political analysis we look at an interesting article written by Prof Pithouse on the Mail and Guardian titled “Lessons for South Africa from the French and UK elections. Prof Pithouse makes an interesting comparison between the French, UK and our own political system and lessons that we learn in terms of how these systems work. See omnystudio.co…

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Current Affairs: Dorcas Didi Lekganyane Fatally Stabbed by Partner 28:52

3h ago28:52

28:52

According to Saferspaces.org, “More than half of all the women murdered in South Africa were killed by an intimate male partner.” Tonight's story tragically underscores this fact, as 32-year-old Dorcas Didi Lekganyane, a recent honouree in the Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans 2024 in the Climate Change and Environment category, was allege…

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Current Affairs: Update on Boston Road Fire Claims Lives of 6 Firefighters 17:01

1h ago17:01

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A devastating fire that took place on Sunday in Boston, KwaZulu-Natal, claimed the lives of six firefighters, with two others that remain hospitalised. While the exact cause of the fire remains unclear, reports from News24 suggest that it may have been sparked by poachers engaged in illegal hunting games. Joining us to provide some clarify and more…

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South African Doing Great Things with Darren Cohen, General Manager at legal and Tax talking about what they are doing for Mandela Day 40:12

18h ago40:12

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Tonight on South African Doing Great Things with Darren Cohen, General Manager at legal and Tax talking about what they are doing for Mandela Day See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 702

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Profile interview-Maphefo Anno-Frempong Chief Executive Officer of the Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) 46:47

19h ago46:47

46:47

Our profile interview this evening is Chief Executive Officer of the Transport Education Training Authority (TETA), Maphefo Anno-Frempong. Maphefo is a woman on a mission, credited with turning around an entity that has lost credibility in the transport sector and in the SETA industry as a whole due to a number of investment decisions that turned o…

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Africa At A Glance: BBC Africa Eye Exposes Brutal Killings of Elderly in Kenya for their Land 45:29

2d ago45:29

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This evening on Africa at A Glance we talk about a new investigation by BBC Africa Eye, for BBC World Service, that has uncovered cases of elderly people being murdered and attacked after being falsely accused of witchcraft along Kenya’s Kilifi coast. Violent attacks on supposed witches occur across paths of Africa and beyond, but the estimated 70 …

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Crime Time: How can healthcare sector prioritize security and protect patient information with cyber defenses and technology? 42:22

2d ago42:22

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The healthcare sector recently faced a significant cybersecurity challenge with a ransomware attack in June, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in patient data protection. This incident brings to light the importance of healthcare organizations to prioritize robust cybersecurity strategies to avoid the risk of losing personal information of pati…

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Psychological Matters: ADHD in the workplace: from stigma to strength 41:20

2d ago41:20

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In this evening session of Psychological Matters, we talk about ADHD in the workplace: from stigma to strength. Despite an increasing awareness globally of the impact of ADHD in the workplace, the challenges and opportunities associated with neurodiversity in adults in the workforce remain comparatively under-examined in South Africa – and a leader…

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