The Clement Manyathela Show

Thabo Shole-Mashao in for Clement Manyathela speaks to Sihle Zikalala, the minister of Public Works and Infrastructure about the success and challenges of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) as it celebrates 20 years.

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Thabo Shole-Mashao in for Clement Manyathela speaks to Karen Kitchen, a Trademark attorney at Bredenkamp IP Attorneys about how you can register your unique mark to protect your business interest.

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Thabo Shole-Mashao in for Clement Manyathela speaks to Joel Bregman, a senior researcher at My Vote Counts about the fundamental change in political culture needed in order to strengthen coalition governments.

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Thabo Shole-Mashao in for Clement Manyathela speaks to Dr Nomathemba Chandiwana, a research clinician at Wits University’s Ezintsha Research Unit about the safety of the recent trend of weight loss drugs to treat obesity.

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Thabo Shole-Mashao in for Clement Manyathela speaks to Luyanda Duma, a human resource specialist about what you can and can’t do when in an acting role in the workplace.

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Thabo Shole-Mashao in for Clement Manyathela speaks to Dean Wingrin, a defence analyst and correspondent with Defence Web about the effectiveness of the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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Thabo Shole-Mashao in for Clement Manyathela speaks to Derek Hanekom, the Chairperson of the SAA Interim Board  abut plans to place the airline on a stable and sustainable footing.

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Clement Manyathela speaks to Ambassador Mansour Shakib Mehr, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to South Africa to discuss how Iran will respond to the recent escalation of tensions between it and Israel. 

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Clement Manyathela speaks to Thau-Thau Haramanuba, President of the Rastafari United Front in South Africa to discuss the Rastafari as a religion and the belief system that guides it. 

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Clement Manyathela speaks to Leigh Joy, a Relationship and dating coach about what goes into a dating trend that is not attached to outcomes. "Not Attached To an Outcome," or "NATO" dating, is an approach where individuals focus on enjoying the present moment and the process of getting to know a potential partner without placing excessive pressure on the future trajectory of a relationship.

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Clement Manyathela hosts Harrison Mkhize; a young teacher, Clarisse Scheepers; a young lawyer and Xoli Mdletshe; a young doctor to get a sense of how life is for young people who are navigating the working world. 

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Clement Manyathela hosts a dialogue with Tshidi Madia, EWN’s Associate Editor for Politics, Teresa Oakley Smith, the Managing director of Diversi-T, and Sandile Swana, a political analyst to discuss the role that race plays in party campaigning. They also discuss how instrumental race will be in influencing how people vote. 

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Clement Manyathela hangs out with Sars Commissioner Edward Kieswetter to get to know him better. They reflect on Kieswetter’s upbringing, his career choices and what makes him the man he is today.

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Clement engages with the Ekurhuleni community, discussing their urgent concerns, while opposition parties provide feedback and offer solutions on how to address these issues.

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Clement is joined by Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, the Mayor of Ekurhuleni, Sizakele Masuku, MMC for Community Safety, Leshaka Manaemla, MMC for Environment and Waste Management Services, and Jacob Mamabolo, Gauteng MEC for Finance, responding to the concerns raised by the community and outlining each department's plans to tackle these issues and assume responsibility. 

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Clement Manyathela speaks to Derek Archer, a strength and conditioning coach about what goes into running and how you can best maximise your running journey.

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On this month’s healing hour, Clement Manyathela and the listener’s heal from broken dreams that never materialized.

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Clement Manyathela speaks to Judy Klipin, a career coach and author about the difference between working in the public and private sector; and how you can best adjust when moving to each one.

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Clement Manyathela speaks to Zaheer Laher, the Acting Deputy Director-General at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation and Faith Mabera, a Senior researcher at the Institute for Global Dialogue about the recent attack on Israel by Iran and what this means for the Middle East. 

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Clement Manyathela speaks to Iyalorisa Omitonade Ifawemimo, a Yoruba Òrìṣà Priestess about the Orisha religion that has been practised by the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria for centuries.

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Clement Manyathela hosts former child stars Sipho Ngwenya and Dineo Nchabeleng about growing up in the limelight.

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Clement Manyathela speaks to Shelley Lewin, The relationship architect, author of uncomplicated love, a couple’s counsellor and relationship coach about how unrealistic expectations can affect a relationship and how to manage them.

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Clement Manyathela speaks to Prof Dirk Kotze, Professor of Political Science at Unisa; Mbhazima Shilowa, a Social Commentator;  Makashule Gana, Chief Organiser Rise Mzansi and Charles Cilliers, the Head of Strategy at the Patriotic Alliance about the comments made by the Democratic Alliance leader, John Steenhuisen about smaller opposition parties being political mercenaries and being a significant threat in the Western Cape.

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Clement Manyathela is hanging out with soccer legend, businessman and family man, Lucas Radebe, celebrating his life and soccer career.

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Clement Manyathela speaks to Thuso Keefelakae, the Director for Investigation at the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) about their oversight role in investigating allegations of misconduct levelled against police officials.

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Clement Manyathela speaks to Riaan Scheepers, the director of Cawood Attorneys about the purpose of spousal maintenance and how it is determined.

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Thabo Shole-Mashao in for Clement Manyathela speaks to Deshun Bester, the founder of GoPeak International about what constitutes corporate social investment and how they work.

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Thabo Shole-Mashao in for Clement Manyathela speaks to Deidre Fredericks, the founder of Meningitis Association of South Africa about its prevalence, symptoms and support for those affected.

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Thabo Shole-Mashao in for Clement Manyathela speaks to Lesiba Mpya, the spokesperson for the Gauteng department of transport about the government’s decision to suspend operations for taxi associations, WATA and NANDUWE.

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Thabo Shole-Mashao in for Clement Manyathela speaks to Alicia Jooste, a senior programme officer at Amnesty International South Africa about the responsibility on  political parties, candidates and the electorate in upholding human rights ahead of the general elections.

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Thabo Shole-Mashao, in for Clement Manyathela speaks to Professor Labby Ramrathan from the School of Education at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Hendrick Makaneta, a teacher and education activist and Basil Manuel, the executive director at the National Professional Teachers' Organisation of South Africa (NAPTOSA) about the impact of the reduction of bursaries being awarded to prospective student.

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Clement Manyathela hosts Ray Hartley, Brenthurst Foundation Research Director, Mari Harris, Ipsos sub-Saharan Africa Knowledge Director and Gabriel Makin, an associate at the Social Research Foundation to discuss what goes into surveys and polls especially in an election season. 

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Clement Manyathela speaks to Dr. Eve, Clinical Sexologist & Relationship Expert about rough sex, what it is and what it is not -  and how it can be performed in a safe and pleasurable way. 

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Clement Manyathela hangs out with poet and playwright Gcina Mhlope to reflect on her upbringing, her legacy and how she stays relevant to young and old people. 

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Clement Manyathela speaks with Prof Andre Thomashausen, Prof Emeritus of International Law at UNISA and Tembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow and Director at Africa Asia Dialogues about what the international rules of law are and whether Israel has gone beyond these rules. 

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Clement speaks to Sihle Zikalala, Minister of Public Works, highlighting the main challenges faced by students in the Built industry. 

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Clement speaks to Tamlynn Anne Caelers-Avis, Senior Associate at WMN Attorneys and a Construction Law Attorney looking at the validity of Whatsapp texts as evidence to a legally binding agreement.

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Clement is joined by Mameetse Masemola, Acting Head of Infrastructure South Africa, to discuss the obstacles to infrastructure investment in the country and explore strategies for developing innovative funding models to strengthen such investments.

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Clement speaks to young professional, Chantele Mbokoto, who is part of the programme and on the way to their professional registration, discussing her journey in the programme and its impact on her career.

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Clement speaks to Bernice Swarts, Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister about the advancements of the Young Professional Programme, the available opportunities, and its overarching goal of enhancing internal capacity within the Department, the State, and the broader industry.

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Clement is joined by Matsedeso Nthako-Makovi, Clinical Psychologist discussing Maladaptive day dreaming, a behaviour that is characterized by excessive time spent lost in one's own fantasies and daydreams.

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Clement speaks to Jodi Scholtz, Commissioner at the National Lotteries Commission about the effort to clean up its operation following allegations of fraud and corruption. 

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Clement is joined by Avi Niselow, Labour law expert looking at the ins and outs of counter offers in the workplace and various strategies for successful a negotiation. 

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Musi Maimane (Leader of Build One South Africa – BOSA); Dr Chris De Kock (Independent Crime Analyst);Johan Burger (Doctor of Policing - Independent Consultant) and Abie Isaacs (Chairperson of the Cape Flats Safety Forum).

Joining in the conversation, Will devolving the police powers to Provinces and Municipalities lead to better policing Clement chats to:  Musi Maimane (BOSA Leader), Dr Chris De Kock (Independent Crime Analyst), Johan burger (Doctor of Policing - Independent Consultant) as well as Abie Isaacs (Chairperson of Cape Flats Safety Forum).

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Prof Tshifularo joins Clement, and they speak about Professor’s upbringing, his profession as an Otolaryngologist. He also speaks about being a Pastor and his spiritual walk.

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Clement Manyathela speaks to Advocate Ezra Letsoalo the Chairperson of the Petitions Standing Committee of Gauteng Provincial Legislature about the petitioning system and how it operates.

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Clement Manyathela speaks to Wisani Shingange an attorney at PM Attorneys about who can lay a claim to a deceased estate.

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Clement Manyathela speaks to  Veli Mbele, Spokesperson, Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation about the decision to  deregister

Damelin, Lyceum College and CityVarsity.

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Clement Manyathela speaks to Leilah Essop People BOT at Naz Consulting International about how one can navigate a new management role in the worksplace.

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This month we focus on healing from the effects of any addiction.

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Clement Manyathela speaks to Rodney Maduwa- Managing director of Maduwa paint world at the 12th buy local summit and expo

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Clement Manyathela speaks to Ebrahim Patel minister of trade, industry and competition at the 12th buy local summit and expo about the various products that manufactured in South Africa.

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Clement Manyathela speaks to Dorothy Mofomme - Cofounder of Nalydia (baby food) about her Proudly South African product and Talita Boodhram about her Midesk global (kids desk product)

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Clement Manyathela speaks to Tembisa Fakude the Senior Research Fellow and Director Afrasid about the possible implications of the recent terror attack that took place in Russia.

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Clement Manyathela speaks to Rustem Safronov an international political analyst about the recent terror attack in Russia.

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Clement Manyathela speaks to Lisa Welch, a sex and pleasure educator about the sexual act of pegging, what goes into it and how it can help people with their sex lives. 

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Clement Manyathela hosts prominent police detectives to discuss what goes into their work and how they have secured convictions for dangerous people including murderers and rapists. 

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Clement Manyathela hosts a panel of experts to reflect on data published by the Parliamentary Monitoring Group which has shown that parliamentary attendance by members of parliament for portfolio committees is worsening, showing a decline during the first session of 2024 compared to the previous year.

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Clement Manyathela hosts media personality and musician Unathi Nkayi for this week’s Hanging Out feature. Unathi reflects on her career in TV, radio, and music. 

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Clement Manyathela is in conversation with Ilya Igorevich Rogachev, the Russian Ambassador to South Africa about relations between South Africa and Russia and the role of Russia in geopolitics. 

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Clement Manyathela speaks to Dr Yossi Unterslack about egg and sperm donation and how these procedures work in the country. The Dr clarifies how accessible sperm banks and egg clinics are in the country. 

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Thabo Shole-Mashao speaks to Baatseba Mothoa, Clinical Psychologist about the mental impact of living in small spaces and ways you can optimise your small space to make it better for your mental health. 

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Thabo Shole-Mashao speaks to Boniwe Dunster, HR Specialist discussing harassment in the workplace and ways to address it. 

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Thabo Shole-Mashao is joined by Doc Mashabne, Director General at the Department of Justice, reflecting on the 30 year journey and the way forward for advancing human rights since 1994. 

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Thabo Shole-Mashao discusses with DA Gauteng Provincial Leader , Solly Msimaga the Democratic Alliance's request for the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to deploy its water tankers to alleviate water shortages. 

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Thabo Shole-Mashao speaks to Dr. Adeoye Akinola, Head of research and teaching at the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation following an announcement by Niger's military government to end military cooperation with US. 

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Thabo Shole-Mashao speaks to Tershia de Klerk, Community Manager at National Freedom Network discussing the rising problem of child trafficking cases in South Africa. 

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