Midday-Joy

Kgomotso Meso got way more than she bargained for when she sat down to catch-up with Emmy nominated and acclaimed South African comedy-ventriloquist Conrad Koch and his most famous character, the rambunctious puppet political analyst, Mr. Chester Missing.

In celebration of World Read Aloud Day 2022, Andy Maqondwana had a conversation with author and storyteller Tumelo Moleleki about the African Oral Tradition and her love for storytelling.Tumelo Moleleki is an IT consultant who happens to be a voracious reader and an enthusiastic writer. She has published 7 fiction titles; of which 2 are for the young adult readers, and 1 non-fiction title which is published in 2 languages, about her journey to becoming an investor on the world’s stock exchanges. The non-fiction book is called ‘Senyethe sa tjhelete’ and it is narrated in Sesotho and English. It is her aim and wish t...

Andy Maqondwana sat down with Poet, Singer-songwriter, Beadwork Artist, Producer, Entrepreneur and Spiritual Healer - Ntsiki Mazwai to find out who the Real Ntsiki is, how she copes with being a middle child, endless twitter trolls and what really brings her Joy!!! uGogo Ntsiki Mazwai is a traditional healer, Activist, Musician, Poet and Beadwork artist. She was born in Pimville, Soweto and hails from a politically orientated family background. This explains why her deep-rooted activism borders not only on feminism, but also on black consciousness, Pan Africanism, Anti-racism and African Spirituality. Popularly known through her stage name as the South...

The last two year have left many of us feeling stuck with nowhere to go. As we kick off 2022, Andy invited Author Devon Brough to share his strategy for Getting Getting Unstuck!

In closing off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Unathi spoke to Oncologist, Dr Nokwanda Zuma; Reconstructive Surgeon and founder of Smile Africa Foundation, Dr Brian Monaisa about their different roles in the process and journey of breast cancer patients. We also spoke to Breast Cancer Survivor, Mutangwa Machaba-Ratala about the benefits of early detection and having reconstructive surgery after her mastectomy!

Unathi chats to Clynical Psychologist, Anele Siswana, about #ActiveAllyship across all spectrums of life and how to acknowledge one’s Mental Health journey without personalising or personifying it!

Unathi and Anele Mdoda catch up on everything from being a woman in what is still considered a male dominated industry to Storytelling, Beauty Pageants and being an entrepreneur.

As part of our ongoing conversations around Mental Health this month, Unathi spoke to Brent Murphy, a pharmacist specialising in Research and Development of Natural Medicines about the inner working of our brains and bodies when experiencing Stress, Anxiety and Depression and Natural Medicine alternatives to pharmaceuticals to treat Mental Health.

Continuing the commemoration of Mental Health Awareness Month, Unathi spoke to Rapper, Dentist, Jeweller and Lecturer LexLeo aka Dr Smile about Mental Health and why it was important for him to have his latest musical offering released on World Mental Health Day, 10th October 2021.

Fresh from winning the African Luxury Heritage Award and launching their 2022 Spring/Summer Collection in Tokyo, Unathi spoke to Maxhosa Africa CEO, Lihle Ngxokolo and Founder, Laduma Ngxokolo about the recent activities as well as the future of the brand.

As we make our way through the first week of October, Unathi reminds us to be cognisant of the fact that we are in Mental Health Awareness Month. She asked friend of Midday Joy - Clinical Psychologist Anele Siswana, to help us navigate the compounded effects of a lingering pandemic, lockdown restrictions and a myriad of losses on the Mental health of Citizens the world over, and how we can start to deal with it collectively!

Who says you can’t talk about menstruation on the radio at lunchtime? Today, Unathi opened up the lines and invited women to share their period pain Chronicles. PERIOD!

Some faiths have written prayers available to recite for specific occasions, while others pray off of the top of their heads. Some whisper prayers during a quiet moment of frustration while others scream them in times of desperation or hardship. Some use scriptures as guidance for prayer while still others use every avenue available. There are many ways to pray and not necessarily a “right way” to pray. The important thing to remember is that prayer is simply a method of communicating with God. Continuing the exploration of Our Spiritual Heritage, Midday Joy with Unathi asked listeners one simple question; Who...

This #WarriorWomanCrushWednesday Unathi sat down with Comedian Chantal Jaxx Venter for a frank conversation about Growing Up White and Afrikaans and finding the funny.

This #ChooseYou #ChooseDay Unathi asked listeners if the have considered consulting a traditional healer online/virtually? She was joined in studio by Siphiwo Lindi and Xhanti Madolo, the founders of Gogo Online, a digital directory of Sangoma’s, Inyanga’s, Prophets and Diviners.

Midday Joy is an intersection for the dynamic forces of lifestyle, arts and culture, travel, personal development and the best selection of soul, jazz, kwaito and hip hop from the continent and the diaspora punctuated by meaningful, fun and forward-thinking conversations.As a reflection of the station’s commitment to the African continent and leading new trends in broadcasting, the show will facilitate an intergenerational exchange between Afropolitans aged 25 to 45 years.

This Women’s Month Unathi enjoyed the privilege of hosting some really phenomenal women and we decided to end it in the same vein. Unathi recently caught up with the multi-talented superstar Vivica A. Fox for an enlightening conversation on her journey form actor to Producer and Director as well as her take on storytelling and the power of women in the entertainment industry!

After an extended hiatus from the music scene, Kgomotso Meso invited Maleh onto Midday Joy for a quick catch-up on what she’s been up to and the New Music that we can expect from her in the near future.

As if being the premier comedienne on the continent is not reason enough to co-host Middy Joy with Unathi, we also felt that it would be the best way to acknowledge and celebrate to Celeste Ntuli’s Birthday. The energy in studio was ridiculous and Celest is a bundle of joy any day of the week and twice as much on her birthday!

Global vocal sensation, Nomcebo Zikode joined Unathi on Midday Joy to share her story of persistence and triumph.

Mandla Spikiri has been at the heart of South African popular music of all genre’s since the early ‘90’s. Unathi invited him onto the show to chat about the legendary basslines for all the songs that he has produced for himself, his group Trompies and for countless other artists, which has rocks the soles and souls of music lovers for close to three decades.

As part of our ongoing celebration of women, Unathi invited the dynamic Modiselle Sisters, Refilwe and Candice Modiselle and Bontle Moloi to co-host Midday Joy with her. If you missed the live show, listen in as the sisters spread their infectious energy and share some of their industry experiences, family dynamics and truths about the complexity of womanhood.

Africa’s Golden Boy, breakout star Ciza joined Unathi in studio for an exclusive interview shortly after Apple Music announced that CIZA as the Artist of the month for August 2021 for “Apple Music Up Next”.

At a time when the Film and Television Industry suffers the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequential increase in demand for local productions, Unathi spoke to acclaimed Actor, Entrepreneur Leadership in Motion Academy Managing Director, Thato Molamu about a fully paid scholarship in digital content creation available for unemployed, young aspiring creatives

In today's Interesting Joburgers conversation Unathi caught up with Gareth Jacobs who shared his inspirational journey from addiction and destitution to living a meaningful and fulfilling life. Take a listen.

Warren Masemola better known by his friends and family as Shona, joins Unathi on Midday Joy. Warren talks about his masterclass and how being a dad changed his perspective on priorities.

At some point or another you have come across a video of a gentlemen with a grey beard dancing on a treadmill, that man is Vusi “Mavreka” Hlabangwana aka “Blackvreka”. From a being a driver transporting school children and working parttime in the retail sector, Vusi Hlabangwana went on to work as an SBV Security Guard before realising his passion. Unathi spoke to the Fitness Sensation known on social media as @Blackvreka aka the Treadmill Majaivane about his journey from scholar transporter to one of the most sought-after fitness instructors in SA with a cult-like social media following.

The effervescent and inspirational young dancer, choreographer, actor and presenter Candice Modiselle joined Unathi in studio for a refreshing conversation about remaining true to one’s self and putting in the work instead of focusing on the fame. When Unathi asked her about the privilege of being employed in a country with 74% Youth Unemployment she had the AHA MOMENT that she is actually self-employed!!!

South African Actress, Television Presenter and Dancer, Buhle Samuels joined Unathi for a conversation about making a living from one’s talents and passion and ensuring that one is always on top of the business side of show-business.

On the eve of the debut of the play based on his book, "The Unlikely Secret Agent: The Eleanor Kasrils Story” Unathi spoke to Uncle Ronnie Kasrils about his joy and excitement for the staging of the play. He also shares some life lessons from his days as a youth activist and advice and wisdom for the youth of today!

SA’s biggest DJ and Bolobedu House maestro, MASTER KG joined Unathi in studio for an exclusive chat about his latest single “Shine Your Light” featuring Akon and David Guetta. He also shared a little bit with Unathi about how and where he got started and what brings him Joy!

with Ski season around the corner, Unathi spoke to Lee Campbell Ski Instructor and Owner of The Ski-Deck in Ferndale Randburg about learning to ski and the fabulous ski themed children's parties one could host at the facility.

Over the years supergroup Mafikizolo have carved out and indelible spot for themselves in our hearts and on our airwaves. Nhlanhla and Theo joined Unathi in studio for a walk down memory lane to the streets where the group was formed, some of their most memorable performances and to launch their latest feature on the Nigerian hitmaker Tekno's latest so gle Enjoy (The Remix) ft Mafikizolo

On Day 58 of their sit in protest, Brenda Sisane spoke to Artist turned activist Sibongile Mngoma to get an update from the Artists Protesting maladministration at the NAC. Brenda also asked her about the importance of having women as leaders of initiatives like this and Sibongile shed some insights into the personal sacrifices the protestors have had to make.

Unathi had a conversation with the MEC for Finance, Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Mr Vuyani Dayimani about what the picturesque province has to offer visitors and how the Eastern Cape Tourism sector is turning around the affects of COVID19 Lockdown.As the tourism sector tries to rebuild from the effects of the Covid 19 restrictions, domestic tourism is yet again taking centre stage in the rebuilding of the Eastern Cape economy. The Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency looks to re-introduce the provinces natural beauty, culture, heritage, adventure and leisure activities. Over the next weeks we will safely reignite...

This motivational Monday, Unathi spoke to SuperMash, South Africa’s first black child fictional superhero. Born Prince Mashawana, Supermash’s Superpowers are Confidence, Love and Kindness and his mission as a superhero is to encourage young kids to see themselves as heroes.

Listen to the conversation between Unathi and Boity as she shares that she used to suffer from 'imposter syndrome' and how she is coping with juggling her different interests in business and entertainment.

Unathi speaks to Artist Cassper Nyovest about KZN tourism and Sho’t Left experience.

27 years into South Africa’s democracy 2 million of it’s citizens are still fighting for a basic human right. Unathi sat down with CODA [Child of Deaf a Adult] and Sign Language Interpreter Andiswa Gebashe on Midday Joy for a conversation on the fact that her home language, South African Sign Language is not recognized as one of South Africa’s Official Languages and what needs to happen for this basic language right to be promulgated by South African Government.

Why walk or cycle when you can skate? Why explore the city in any other way than on a skateboard? Uanthi spoke to the founder and owner of CITY SKATE TOURS, Ayanda Mnyandu, about this exhilirating new tourism venture he has started up in the inner city of Johannesburg, where he takes goups on tours of the inner city on skateboards.