The Relebogile Mabotja Podcast

There is no handbook for the kind of pain that comes with burying your child. In this deeply moving and raw conversation, beloved actress Manaka Ranaka sits down with us to speak about love, loss, and the enduring strength it takes to keep going when your world changes forever.Manaka reflects on the life of her late daughter, KG—her fragility, her dreams of music and farming, and the heartbreaking reality of having to receive her posthumous qualification. Together, we explore what it means to grieve not just a person, but an entire shared future, and the heavy emotional weight of holding onto the memories packed away in suitcases.Beyond the pain, Manaka opens up about stepping up to raise KG's son, Mpho, navigating the reality that "he doesn’t have a mom anymore, and I don’t have a daughter anymore," and learning how grief permanently re-adjusts you as a mother. Through tears and laughter, she also touches on family dynamics, reality TV, firstborn daughter pressures, and why choosing to move with love and gentleness is her greatest power.This is a tender, courageous, and deeply human conversation about maternal love, memory, and finding the grace to survive life’s most difficult moments.#RelebogileMabotjaPod #RMP #RelebogileMabotjaPodcast #ManakaRanaka #RelebogilePod

There is so much more to marriage than the wedding day. In this conversation, attorney, notary and founder of Sister In Law, Tebello Motshwane, takes us into the legalities of marriage in South Africa, unpacking when a marriage actually begins and what traditional marriages mean within the complexities of South African law.We get into the day of lobola, the role of families and traditions, and what both women and men should know before getting married. Tebello breaks down the legal questions that can arise within marriage and why understanding your rights is so important before saying “I do”.That conversation naturally extends to children’s rights, parental rights and responsibilities, and maintenance. Tebello shares what mothers and fathers should know about their respective rights and responsibilities, and how having this knowledge can help protect both parents and children.Beyond her work in the law, Tebello opens up about her own upbringing and how her experiences have shaped the way she understands marriage, family and divorce. She reflects on what she has seen, how divorce can affect both children and partners, and the lessons and advice she has taken from those experiences.This is a conversation that will empower you with knowledge and broaden your understanding of the legal realities of marriage, family and relationships.#RelebogileMabotjaPod #RMP #RelebogileMabotjaPodcast #TebelloMotshwane #RelebogilePod

There is more to Clement Maosa than the character that made him a household name. Best known for his role as Kwaito on Skeem Saam, Clement’s journey has taken him from Limpopo to Johannesburg, through an unconventional path into acting and, more recently, into new creative spaces.In this conversation, Clement reflects on the different chapters that have shaped his life and career, including the decision to leave a law degree behind to pursue acting and the courage it took to follow a dream that many believed was impossible.He opens up about some of the darkest chapters of his life, the loss of both his parents and the mental health journey that followed. He also speaks about the responsibility that came with becoming his family’s breadwinner and how these experiences have shaped the person he is today.Beyond acting, Clement shares what drives his philanthropic work and his commitment to uplifting underprivileged children through initiatives such as #Project100Schools. He also opens up about stepping into a new chapter as he ventures into music.Vulnerable, driven, and unapologetically himself, this is Clement Maosa beyond Kwaito.#RelebogileMabotjaPod #RMP #RelebogileMabotjaPodcast #ClementMaosa #RelebogilePod

There is so much more to Londie London than meets the eye. From being a cast member of The Real Housewives of Durban to launching her own reality show, Londie London’s list of accomplishments keeps growing.Having grown up in Durban and later Witbank, this mother of two reflects on the different chapters that have shaped her life. We get into what it’s like being a mom, raising a child with autism, and the many misconceptions and knowledge gaps that exist for children with special needs. We also delve into the spiritual side of mental health, highlighting its relevance and importance.Londie opens up about her highly publicised relationships, navigating public scrutiny and what it has meant to own her wrongs in front of everybody.As the owner of a successful hair brand and salon, she shares her journey of purpose and building. She also talks about her experience as a podcaster and the ups and downs that have come with it.You’re in for moments of laughter and tear-jerking honesty as we get to know this shining star.#RelebogileMabotjaPodcast  #RelebogileMabotjaPod #RelebogilePod #RelebogileMabotja #LondieLondon

I sit down with award-winning musician, television and culinary personality J’Something. Best known as the frontman of Mi Casa, he reflects on the experiences, relationships, and defining moments that have shaped his journey.J’Something takes us back to his childhood and his upbringing in a family rooted in hospitality. He shares his first experience at church and the encounter that helped guide his path. Years later, a chance meeting led to the formation of Mi Casa and the group’s rapid rise to success.We explore his journey into food, from sharing a passion for cooking and food online to working alongside Michelin-starred chefs and building his own food platform.Beyond music and food, he opens up about the loss of his father and the impact of receiving the news just before stepping on stage. He also gets personal about his marriage, their love story, and a solo project dedicated to their relationship, which has still not been released. He reflects on fatherhood, the lessons it has taught him, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.This is a purpose-filled conversation that will leave you feeling inspired and grateful.#RelebogileMabotjaPodcast #RelebogileMabotjaPod #JSomething #MiCasa