An Extraordinary Take

In this episode, we sit down with Tech Entrepreneur Motsabi Makhetha who has carved her path in one of the most demanding industries, the events space. Motsabi shares the realities of building a company in a sector often plagued by disorganization, overpromising, and underdelivering. She opens up about how her business mitigates these challenges, the lessons she's learned from running a diverse business directory of entrepreneurs and suppliers, and the practical tips that can help small business owners take their ventures the distance.
But Motsabi's story doesn't stop at entrepreneurship. Her personal journey through marriage, divorce, and cultural expectations has deeply influenced her professional philosophy. She speaks candidly about how the experience of love and loss led her to factor marriage readiness into her work, and why it's a conversation couples can't afford to ignore. From the key questions women should ask before saying "I do," to the considerations men must weigh, and the subtle signs that a marriage may not be built to last, Motsabi offers wisdom rooted in both personal experience and professional insight.
Together, we explore how cultural narratives, especially in African societies where marriage is often seen as the ultimate prize for women, can shape identity, and how divorce reshaped her own perspective. Motsabi's reflections challenge the idea that a woman's life is incomplete without marriage, offering instead a vision of empowerment, readiness, and self‑defined success.
This episode is a powerful blend of entrepreneurial grit and personal truth. Whether you're navigating the challenges of business ownership, reflecting on relationships, or seeking inspiration from someone who has walked both paths, Motsabi Makhetha's story will leave you with practical takeaways and thought‑provoking insights.

We often celebrate the mind and soul, but the body; the vessel that carries us through every experience, too easily becomes overlooked, criticized, or dragged along until it breaks. In this episode, I explore the forgotten role of the body in the mind–body–soul triad, and how our collective culture of "fixing" and "improving" our bodies has left us disconnected from its wisdom. I
share the moment a simple quote "your body hears everything your mind says" made me realize how unkind I had been to my own body, and that in order to find true wellness and health, I first had to make amends. Through reconnecting with my body's signals, respecting its needs, and learning from practices like kinesiology, I discovered how much trauma was stored within and how vital it was to help my body release it.
This episode is an invitation to pause, listen, and rediscover the body not as a burden, but as a partner in healing. If you've ever felt unwell, disconnected, or at odds with yourself, join me in exploring how serving the body allows it to better serve you, and how returning to this connection can transform your overall wellbeing.

The holiday season often brings us back into the heart of family but what happens when those spaces are no longer safe, supportive, or aligned with the healing work we've begun? In this powerful conversation with psychologist Dr. NkululekoMhlongo (Dr. Better), we unpack the realities of mental health in Black communities during the festive season. From navigating triggers and setting boundaries, to the rise of younger generations choosing therapy and even estrangement, this episode asks the tough questions: What does family really mean for us today? Are old habits and traditions serving the future we're trying to build?
We also explore the stigma around depression, the generational shifts in therapy access, and how breaking cycles of silence and trauma can reshape what family looks like for generations to come.
This episode is not just about surviving the holidays, it's about reimagining family, breaking generational curses, and creating space for healthier, more authentic connections.

South Africa is often called the rape capital of the world, and the numbers are devastating: 15 women are murdered every day, and 117 rapes are reported daily; with thousands more going unreported. Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) is not just a crisis; it's a national emergency.
In this episode of An Extraordinary Take, host Sibonisile Cossa sits down with Cameron Kasambala, spokesperson for Women For Change, the organisation behind the G20 Women's Shutdown campaign. This bold movement calls for GBVF to be declared a national disaster, unlocking urgent government intervention and systemic change.
Together, we unpack:
The cultural norms and belief systems that fuel GBVF, including the dangerous idea that men and women are not equal.
How abuse is learned as early as age 7, perpetuating cycles of violence across generations.
Why the G20 Women's Shutdown is a critical moment for South Africa—and how ordinary citizens can take action.
This conversation is raw, urgent, and deeply human. It's not just for women, it's for men who want to listen, learn, and grow their empathy, and discover practical ways to support survivors and dismantle harmful norms.
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sexual violence, femicide, and trauma. Please take care of yourself while listening, and be kind to yourself if any part of the conversation feels triggering.
Tune in, reflect, and join the movement to end GBVF.

This week's episode is more of a story time where we journey through the miraculous and the mysterious, these are moments where faith met the supernatural and the impossible became reality. You know those moments where every plan you had has gone out the window and you have nothing new up your sleeve; but how just when you were about to lose hope, things come together and work out even better than you had hoped or expected. I call these moments in my life my Faith Chronicles, the moments where I knew for certain that God really exists and is For Me. It's my faith chronicles that allowed my younger self to be more daring, to go for opportunities that seemed way above me, while trusting that the impossible was in fact, possible and that a miracle could just be on the other side of my daring to try. 
As we grow older, the fearless parts of ourselves often get buried beneath the need for structure, certainty, and control. But this episode is a gentle, powerful reminder that we are never too old for childlike faith. It's a call to remember the magic that once moved us, the daring leaps we took without knowing the full story, and the grace that met us mid-air.
Whether you're in a season of doubt or simply longing to reconnect with the wonder of trusting in the unseen, this episode will reignite your spirit. It's an invitation to believe again, to expect miracles, and to live with the quiet confidence that we are always looked after by a loving God.
 You have your own Faith Chronicles too. Let this episode help you remember them so you can trust again.