Womandla!

When the Spice Girls burst onto the scene talking girl power it felt like the whole world had suddenly woken up to the power of the feminine. But actually it had just been reignited by the power of youth. Fast Forward 20 years and Girl Power is all grown up. The multi-tasking, high flying, cooking, cleaning, boardroom smashing and yummy mummying new age woman is here. We’ve been taught that a Jack of all trades in master of none... well, on Womandla! we think they should have asked Jill cause she is proving to be a mistress of them all! We are talking: Boardrooms, Bedrooms and Bars Heels and Wheels Waxes and Taxes - in fact, if it affects the life of a woman it’s on Womandla!
Weekly English South Africa Society & Culture
139 Episodes
64 – 84

Womandla! - What Women Want

Phumi Mashigo discusses what women want in life, love and everything else in between. She is joined by Nutritionist Bev Wium and Social Media Manager Phume Masesi for this insightful and life changing chat.
2 Dec 2015 49 min

Womandla! - Rami Chuene

It's the last of the 'Get Out There & Do It' series. Do you ever think you could write a book, tell a story or your story for that matter, but you don't know where to start? Singer and Actress Rami Chuene wanted to write a book and with her…
25 Nov 2015 49 min

Womandla! - Money Talk & Stokvels

Stokvels and the power of collective savings. End of year bonuses are almost here, so Phumi Mashigo chats about what you can do with your money with Michelle Dave and Siphiwe Sithole.
18 Nov 2015 47 min

Womandla! - Comedian Khanyisa Bunu

Comedy Central's biggest festival is almost here again and they have a great Future Show lineup. Khanyisa Bunu is a new voice in comedy with a bright future ahead, she talks to Phumi about the funny things that have happened to her on her journey to fame.
11 Nov 2015 49 min

Womandla! 04.11.15

Balancing work, family and play is top of mind for women, but can blending them all together actually work? Bianca Sibiya is one half of the fashion and styling duo who are the brains behind the massive local label Punk & Ivy. Bianca talks to Phumi about how she manages…
4 Nov 2015 52 min

Womandla! 28.10.15

October has been a big month for poet and playwright director, Napo Masheane. Napo chose to perform her monologue at the Royal Court in London and at the same time she did the final rehearsals for her new play called 'A New Song' which opens tonight at the John Kani…
28 Oct 2015 57 min

Womandla! 21.10.15

Do you have bills to pay and mouths to feed? What would happen if you got incapacitated by illness? Money guru Michelle Dave talks about Income Protection. She also has a live consultation with Lumbani to see how much his income protection would cost and why he needs it.
21 Oct 2015 48 min

Womandla! 14.10.15

What do mushrooms and breast cancer have in common? Reach for Recovery Breast Cancer Support, that's what! Because it's October, we're talking about breast cancer, breast prostheses and how buying a pink punnet of mushrooms can make you a 'Reach for Recovery' hero.
14 Oct 2015 47 min

Womandla! 07.10.15

The Wealth Summit is upon us and one of the panelists, Hilder Lunderstedt who is a coach, entrepreneur, businesswoman, mother and philanthropist joins Phumi. Somehow she has found a way to juggle all the balls and to make money to boot. She tells Phumi how she does it, why she…
7 Oct 2015 52 min

Womandla! 30.09.15

As we end off Heritage Month, Phumi Mashigo talks about transformational dialogue with Jonelle Naude from No-name Initiative. Then she chats to writer/director Cathrine Stewart about her film titled 'While you weren't looking'.
30 Sep 2015 47 min

Womandla! 23.09.15

Phumi Mashigo together with Michelle Dave talk about making your home your heritage. Homes are considered heirlooms and can be a fantastic investment if done properly. However, getting the right home loan at the right time can be tricky, guest Dr Simphiwe Madikizela has some advice for you.
23 Sep 2015 54 min

Womandla! 16.09.15

Letta Mbulu is a global music icon and she is intertwined into the fabric of South Africa's musical heritage. This wife, mother and now grandmother talks to Phumi Mashigo about being a cultural ambassador for SA, raising children with a South African identity in exile, never forgetting home, as well…
16 Sep 2015 40 min

Womandla! 09.09.15

For this edition, it's all about heritage feasts. Food and magazine legend as well as author of 'Cooking from Cape to Cairo', Dorah Sithole, chats with Phumi.
9 Sep 2015 44 min

Womandla! 02.09.15

Join Phumi as she speaks to women who don't wait to be empowered, but who take the initiative and empower themselves.
2 Sep 2015 50 min

Womandla! 26.08.15

Imagine traveling alone for 46 days through Africa. Now imagine doing that all as a woman, alone. Amo Ngoepe did just that and she joins Phumi to talk about ‘finding meaning in a 64-day trip across Africa’.
26 Aug 2015 50 min

Womandla! 19.08.15

The Other Foundation is an African trust dedicated to advancing human rights and social inclusion in southern Africa. They join Phumi Mashigo to talk about their #AMillionOnes finger lunch.
19 Aug 2015 49 min

Womandla! 12.08.15

In honour of Women's Month, Phumi Mashigo pays tribute to one of her all time favourite female musicians, Nina Simone who has changed the face of music and has influenced her life immensely.
12 Aug 2015 48 min

Womandla! 05.08.15

Women’s Month has arrived and so have the end of season sales. But before you get carried away with the shopping, check yourself. Interest rates have been hiked and it looks like more are coming. Michelle Dave, resident money madam, talks about how to protect your wallet from the blow…
5 Aug 2015 48 min

Womandla! 29.07.15

The hit musical adapted from the 1992 Hollywood smash hit ‘Sister Act’ is here and the lead singer is the explosive Candida Mosoma. From Idols hopeful to stage superstar, she joins Phumi to chat about the life of a South African star!
29 Jul 2015 49 min
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