COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation

Dear Listeners: Due to the current COVID-19 Lockdown our hosts are recording the episodes remotely as we practice social distancing. The quality therefore may vary, our priority is to still give you relevant content to empower yourself, especially during this period.

Thank you for listening!

What’s Love?!

What’s Love?! is a feminist podcast series to empower South African women with knowledge about love, money and economic equality, produced in collaboration with Zanga Zulu Girl, Thirisa Nawu Legal Advisors and The Hyve Productions.
Episode 10: Abortions with Dr Magwentshu
by Karel — last modified Aug 17, 2020 11:12 AM

Our hosts Zangazulugirl (Lebo Ramafoko) and legal expert, Tinyiko Mbentse are joined by Dr Magwentshu to discuss a Woman's right to seek and obtain safe and legal abortion services.

Episode 9: Mental Health QnA with Dr. Palesa Mahlangu
by Karel — last modified Aug 03, 2020 11:05 AM

In episode 9 we continue the conversation around Mental Health, our host, Lebo Ramafoko is joined by Dr. Palesa Mahlangu, where they answer some of the questions that were submitted by our listeners on this pertinent topic.

Episode 8: Mental Health during COVID-19 Lockdown
by Karel — last modified Jul 20, 2020 12:50 PM

Our hosts ZangaZulu Girl and Tinyiko are joined by special guests to discuss the topic of Mental Health during the COVID-19 Lockdown. This episode is a round-table style episodes where we'll be hearing from Mental Health expert, Aus Palesa, and other guests.

Episode 7: Child Maintenance
by Karel — last modified Jul 06, 2020 11:27 AM

On this episode, our hosts Zangazulugirl (Lebo Ramafoko) and Tinyiko Mbentse discuss Child Maintenance; how it is defined in South African Law, and how they relate to a child's birth certificate.

Episode 6: Cohabitation Agreement vs Marriage Contracts
by Karel — last modified Jun 22, 2020 11:16 AM

Our hosts Zangazulugirl (Lebo Ramafoko) and Tinyiko Mbentse pair up to discuss the differences between a Cohabitation Agreement and a Marriage Contract. They also discuss the benefits of Cohabitation Agreements for individuals not looking to marry in the future.

Episode 5: Gender Based Violence with Mandisa Khanyile
by Karel — last modified Jun 08, 2020 11:05 AM

In episode 5, our hosts ZangaZulu Girl and Tinyiko are joined by Mandisa Khanyile, a Gender Based Violence (GBV) Activist who was a part of the Total Shutdown Movement. The trio discuss the the statistics, challenges and solutions around GBV during the lockdown in South Africa.

Episode 2: Marriage Contracts with Magauta Mphahlele (Mary's Story)
by Karel — last modified Apr 20, 2020 09:33 AM

Our hosts are joined by guest Magauta Mphahlele, CEO of Ithuseng Financial Solutions. The trio assist Mary, who found out that her husband had incurred debt which she serviced until she couldn't anymore, which lead to their house being repossessed. We are talking credit and the implications of “sexually transmitted debt”!

Episode 1: Welcome to What’s Love?!
by Karel — last modified Apr 20, 2020 09:32 AM

In episode 1 we are introduced to the relationship between financial freedom, legal matters and love. We meet our hosts Lebo Ramafoko (Zangazulugirl) and Tinyiko Mbenste, who gives a brief explanation of where and how to access affordable legal advice. Our very own Soul City Institute’s Spokesperson Gail Smith who talks on the importance of the What's Love...?! podcast collaboration.

Episode 10: Abortions with Dr Magwentshu

Our hosts Zangazulugirl (Lebo Ramafoko) and legal expert, Tinyiko Mbentse are joined by Dr Magwentshu to discuss a Woman's right to seek and obtain safe and legal abortion services.


Photo credit: Karel

Episode 9: Mental Health QnA with Dr. Palesa Mahlangu

In episode 9 we continue the conversation around Mental Health, our host, Lebo Ramafoko is joined by Dr. Palesa Mahlangu, where they answer some of the questions that were submitted by our listeners on this pertinent topic.


Photo credit: Karel

Episode 8: Mental Health during COVID-19 Lockdown

Our hosts ZangaZulu Girl and Tinyiko are joined by special guests to discuss the topic of Mental Health during the COVID-19 Lockdown. This episode is a round-table style episodes where we'll be hearing from Mental Health expert, Aus Palesa, and other guests.


Photo credit: Karel

Episode 7: Child Maintenance

On this episode, our hosts Zangazulugirl (Lebo Ramafoko) and Tinyiko Mbentse discuss Child Maintenance; how it is defined in South African Law, and how they relate to a child's birth certificate.


Photo credit: Karel

Episode 6: Cohabitation Agreement vs Marriage Contracts

Our hosts Zangazulugirl (Lebo Ramafoko) and Tinyiko Mbentse pair up to discuss the differences between a Cohabitation Agreement and a Marriage Contract. They also discuss the benefits of Cohabitation Agreements for individuals not looking to marry in the future.


Photo credit: Karel

Episode 5: Gender Based Violence with Mandisa Khanyile

In episode 5, our hosts ZangaZulu Girl and Tinyiko are joined by Mandisa Khanyile, a Gender Based Violence (GBV) Activist who was a part of the Total Shutdown Movement. The trio discuss the the statistics, challenges and solutions around GBV during the lockdown in South Africa.


Photo credit: Karel

Episode 4: Residential Harassment with Magauta Mphahlele (Melanie's Story)

We are joined by our favourite Financial Expert, Magauta Mphahlele to discuss Residential Harassment. The trio assist Melanie, who has been getting harassed by her neighbour, this episode will empower you when getting into a lease agreement!


Photo credit: Karel

Episode 3: Harassment with Bev Ditsie (Sindile's Story)

In episode 3, our hosts Lebo and Tinyiko are joined by LGBTQI+ activist Bev Ditsie. The three discuss Sindile’s case, on how to deal with her perpetrator, by opening a case of harassment.


Photo credit: Karel

Episode 2: Marriage Contracts with Magauta Mphahlele (Mary's Story)

Our hosts are joined by guest Magauta Mphahlele, CEO of Ithuseng Financial Solutions. The trio assist Mary, who found out that her husband had incurred debt which she serviced until she couldn't anymore, which lead to their house being repossessed. We are talking credit and the implications of “sexually transmitted debt”!


Photo credit: Karel

Episode 1: Welcome to What’s Love?!

In episode 1 we are introduced to the relationship between financial freedom, legal matters and love. We meet our hosts Lebo Ramafoko (Zangazulugirl) and Tinyiko Mbenste, who gives a brief explanation of where and how to access affordable legal advice. Our very own Soul City Institute’s Spokesperson Gail Smith who talks on the importance of the What's Love...?! podcast collaboration.


Photo credit: Karel