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30:51

The reinvention of Riva Taylor

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2025/12/11

Riva Taylor - a British singer, songwriter, and actress - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how she got her first record deal at the age of 12 under the name Becky Taylor, and why she reinvented herself as Riva. Plus, her time as a child and teenager in the very adult business of the music industry, taking a break to go to university, and her return to creating music.Website - www.rivataylor.com Instagram - @rivataylor Facebook - @rivataylorofficial Twitter - @IAmRivaTaylor TikTok -

1:24:00

Sipho Alphi, Moshe Ndiki, TikTok, Whistleblowers,...

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2025/12/10

Shady’s out… so we had to call REINFORCEMENTS! In today’s episode, PH walks into a full-blown ambush as we bring in a special co-host — the one and only Moshe Ndiki — to help hold down the fort and surprise our extraordinary, super talented guest, Sipho Alphi!We get into the juice of Sipho’s rise in entertainment: how he ditched the “secure 9-to-5 life” to become a full-time MC, actor, content creator, award-winner and collaborator with some of the biggest global brands out there. It’s jokes,

35:47

The entertainment all-rounder - Nigel May

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2025/12/09

Nigel May - a British entertainment all-rounder who works on radio and TV and is a successful author and podcast host - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nigel takes us through his multi-faceted career, which includes what he loves about interviewing others on his podcast 'A Gay Old Time' and on his radio show on Gaydio, his 20 years presenting Craft TV, and his journey becoming an author. We also discuss the world of the celebrity and the music charts. Website - www.nigelmay.net Instagram -

27:43

The Headline Act | Turning the Tables on Trends with...

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2025/12/09

In this special edition of BizTrendsTV, Managing Editor Danette Breitenbach turns the spotlight onto one of South Africa’s most influential futurists and trend strategists — Bronwyn Williams. After a year of interviewing industry leaders across the continent, Bronwyn steps into the hot seat to unpack the forces shaping Africa’s business landscape right now. From the rise of AI and its practical implications for organisations, to the evolving future of money, crypto and digital currencies, Bronwyn

23:22

The Journey of D:Ream

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2025/12/07

D:Ream - Peter Cunnah and Al MacKenzie from the Irish pop and dance group - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. The duo tells us about the origins of the band’s name, how the band was formed, what motivates them to keep creating and performing after three decades in the industry, and more about their latest album, Do It Anyway.Website - www.d-ream.co.uk Instagram - @d_ream_music Facebook - @d.ream.co.uk Twitter - @d_ream_music TikTok - @d_ream_music

35:12

The multi-decade career of Limahl

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2025/12/04

Limahl - a British singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Limahl takes us through his multi-decade career, which includes reaching the top of the charts in the band Kajagoogoo with their first song Too Shy, his experience of being used as clickbait, and what the effects are of having his music featured in current series such as Stranger Things.Website - www.limahl.com Instagram - @limahl_official Facebook - @limahlofficial Twitter - @Limahl_Official TikTok -

1:40:30

Kwela, Gallo 100, Sync Music, AI Compositions, Ye...

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2025/12/03

*This week, we’re rocking with one of the true tastemakers of the game — the mind behind some of the playlists and music moments you’ve heard on the big screen. He’s the guy who makes all of that happen. Holding one of the dopest titles in the music industry, please welcome Kwelagobe Sekele, Head of Sync, Curation & Playlists at Gallo Music.We’re diving into everything from Gallo’s 100-year milestone, to streaming revenue, the rise of AI music in the record business, Kanye West postponing his SA

1:04:07

November wrap up show

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2025/12/03

November was a crazy busy sports month, with enough talking points to warrant an entire show. Which is exactly what you are getting here with Ben, Shaz and Kate. All the rugby breakdowns, all the football breakdowns, and obviously a fair amount of cricket talk as the Proteas keep defying the odds in the red ball game. Plus there is an exciting SA golf documentary series around Stinger GC coming your way in December which Ben is pretty excited to tell you about. The Real Network

33:30

Multi SAMA award-winning Black Motion

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2025/12/02

Black Motion - Thabo Mabogwane and Kabelo Koma from the multi SAMA award-winning Afro house duo - joins us live in studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear Thabo and Kabelo's individual stories, how they create music, how they prepare for their sets, and more about their events - Friends of Black Motion.This episode of Celeb Savant was recorded live in studio at Solid Gold Podcasts, Johannesburg, South Africa. Instagram - @realblackmotion Facebook - @realblackmotion Twitter -

25:27

This is Cyberbilly, this is Sonny E

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2025/11/30

Sonny E - a British-born, Austrian-based producer, DJ, and Cyberbilly artist - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Sonny has been in the industry for three decades, performing under various guises, one of which was Adamski. We hear how he released his first single with his brother at the age of 11, what Cyberbilly is, and even delve into the history of music. Instagram - @sonny_e_cyberbilly Facebook - @sonny.e.cyberbilly YouTube - @sonny_e_cyberbilly

1:38:17

SAY LESS | EP 11 | Thabo bester delivers letters to...

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2025/11/27

Did you change your profile picture to purple? The women for Change Movement not only highlighted the national disaster that South African everyday but they rallied the world into a common issues of Gender based violence faced in many parts of the world. This episode highlights the statistics of Gender Based Violence , Prominent cases in and traumas and finally tips and tricks when it comes to your safety and protecting your loved ones.

29:16

'Don't Touch my Knob' - Áine Duffy

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2025/11/27

Áine Duffy - an Irish singer, songwriter, and guitarist - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. We hear how after college Áine travelled to experience the world, how she built herself a stage out of a donkey box during the pandemic, and in order for people to not touch her equipment, she put up the sign 'don't touch my knob'. Hearing about the lack of representation of female artists in Ireland, she has now created a show featuring female artists called 'Don't Touch my Knob'.Website -

35:12

Donovan Ferreira’s tips to catch R2 million

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2025/11/26

Just 30 days out now until the start of the betway SA20, so Ben and Sandile ramp up the excitement with an outing to Montrose Primary. Here they are joined by Joburg Super Kings players Donovan Ferreira and Steve Stolk, along with the team’s Player 20 Moshe Ndiki. Added to the mix is also YoungstaCPT, a rapper and lyricist who is bringing his own dimension of fun and excitement to the tournament this season. The Real Network

1:04:59

AI Music, G20, Steenhuisen Uber Eats Bill, Madlanga...

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2025/11/26

This week we get into it on Hot Topics, because honestly? In South Africa, every day is a day you look forward to — not because things are nice, but because the drama is premium. We’re out here accidentally eavesdropping on G20 traffic like it’s a national sport. Then suddenly, haibo, why is Cyril being told to resign again? What did we miss?**And as if that’s not enough, we now have local AI music artists popping up like mushrooms after rain! Oh, and of course… the Uber Eats saga. The Minister of

19:33

Music festival executive programme director - Emily...

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2025/11/25

Emily Ulman - an Australian singer, songwriter, and music festival executive program director - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. She tells us why it took her over a decade to release her latest project, Severe Clear… and takes us through the different roles she’s had in the industry - highlighting programming music venues, festivals, and events, and her radio show, with the focus being on supporting local talent.Instagram - @millylala Facebook - @emilyulmanmusic Twitter - @millylala TikTok

21:39

Township Markets - Breaking Boundaries - The 5th...

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2025/11/25

In this episode of RAPT BizTrendz, host Bronwyn Williams sits down with Mongezi Mtati — Senior Brand Strategist at Rogerwilco and host of The Lead Creative Podcast — to unpack the latest Township CX Report: Breaking Boundaries. Now in its fifth year, this influential study highlights how township markets are evolving faster than ever. Mongezi explores the shifting dynamics shaping consumer behaviour, from the rise of digital word-of-mouth, to the role of TikTok, WhatsApp and Facebook in product

33:04

Multiple award-winning Stars Go Dim

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2025/11/23

Stars Go Dim (Chris Cleveland) - American Christian and pop singer and songwriter - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Chris takes us through his multiple award-winning (CMT, ASCAP, NSAI etc.) journey, which includes focusing on positivity during times of failure, the way he creates music, and about his latest album, Roses. Website - www.starsgodim.com Instagram - @starsgodim Facebook - @starsgodim Twitter - @StarsGoDim TikTok - @starsgodim YouTube - @starsgodimmusic

35:04

BLIND HISTORY S8 EP3 | Theodora: Empress, Survivor,...

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2025/11/21

Gareth Cliff and Anthony Mederer uncover the extraordinary rise of Theodora — the seductive stage performer who became one of the most powerful women in Byzantine history. From scandalous beginnings in Constantinople’s seedy theatres to ruling side-by-side with Emperor Justinian, Theodora’s journey is a tale of grit, ambition, and sheer brilliance. Discover how this former “circus act” became an unshakeable empress who faced down riots, shaped an empire, and redefined what power looked like in the

46:16

Give us your pee-pee | Who impregnated Roger Rabbit |...

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2025/11/21

Jessica Rabbit fan fiction is about to enter the mainstream — and it’s going to be even sexier than anything Sora could imagine.While comparing sitcoms and s*itcoms, Paulo remembers how much he hates flashback episodes, but at least we all grew up to be Al Bundy. An R.B.F. brings Dori to The Golden Girls, and Paulo unpacks a movie so bad it’s actually dangerous to watch. Last Christmas is already in the Top 40, which means the imitators have reared their heads — and we wrap up with Two 80s

2:56:00

Fitness Myths, Low-Desire Living & Gilli Apter...

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2025/11/21

Gareth, Mash, and Leigh-Ann kick off the morning with a dose of fitness motivation — and the truth about whether breakfast really is the “most important meal of the day” (spoiler: it’s not). Dr Hanan unpacks the psychology of semigration in a society running on low desire. And comedian Gilli Apter joins the show from South Africa to chat about her new comedy run… and the scariest audience moments she’s ever had. The Real Network

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