A thought wanders into your head and you think to yourself, hmm, why is that? That is what this podcast is about. With each episode, we follow that thought to an answer through conversation with experts, people who have experienced related events and some of my very own FAF (friends and family).
Why is that?
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A thought wanders into your head and you think to yourself, hmm, why is that? That is what this podcast is about. With each episode, we follow that thought to an answer through conversation with experts, people who have experienced related events and some of my very own FAF (friends and family).
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May 24, 2022
Where do Folktales and Superstitious Stories come from?
<p>In every culture, there are urban legends, spurious truths and superstitions that form part of the canon. Everyone knows a strange tale of something that never happened but that influences seemingly trivial choices we make daily; a story that was told by an uncle or a grandparent when we were children, one that no one can explain. In this episode, we speak to two guests, who illuminate the conversation and help investigate the questions around folktales and superstitions, and where these stories come from?<br> <br> Please like, subscribe and follow Why Is That? We would love to hear from you about this episode or any other from the first season. Connect with us at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/whyisthatpodcast/" target="_blank">Why Is That?</a> on Instagram.<br> <br> A big thank you to Gogo (host's grandmother) and Makafui, from <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/african-folktales-podcast/id1466699089" target="_blank">Afrikan Folktales podcast</a>. Check out <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/african-folktales-podcast/id1466699089" target="_blank">Afrikan Folktales</a> on Apple podcasts.<br> <br> Thank you for joining us on this very first season. We look forward to bringing you another informative and entertaining season. </p>
February 14, 2022
Why Do We Want Love?
<p>Why is it so difficult to find love? What makes us change our minds about love? What do we look for when searching for love? In this episode, we speak with <a href="https://theonlysocialclub.co.za/author/admin/" target="_blank">Theo Malherbe</a>, a professional matchmaker who has successfully matched singles looking for love for over a decade. Theo unpacks the motivations we share regarding love and romantic relationships. <br> <br> If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and share it with loved ones. <br> <br> Host & Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nkgabi_motau/" target="_blank">Nkgabiseng Motau</a>; production assistance, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reatilemosoeu/">Reatile Mosoeu</a>; sound design, Karabo Ramohashe.</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>
December 14, 2021
Why Afrikaans?
<p>Many years have passed since the Soweto student uprising of 16 June 1976, but discussions and controversy around Afrikaans as a home language and medium of instruction in many South African schools have not changed. Why is that? </p> <p>We open the episode with a clip from popular actress Ayanda Boroto, talking about her frustrations (which many South Africans share) on the subject. Her clip is followed by the opinions of two experts in the field who talk about the winners and losers the system creates and share their perspectives on possible solutions.</p> <p>Guests (and links): Kagisho Masae, <a href="https://matriclive.com/home" target="_blank">edu-tech entrepreneur</a>; Lia Snijman, <a href="https://www.uliza.org/" target="_blank">project manager at a language services company.</a><br> <br> Host & Producer: Nkgabiseng Motau; production assistance, Reatile Mosoeu; sound design, Karabo Ramohashe</p>
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