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The Motherhood Network

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The Motherhood Network: “A Platform you deserve!” The Motherhood Network is not just a podcast, it’s a powerful movement celebrating the multifaceted journey of motherhood. Created and hosted by renowned media personality Nandi Madida, this compelling platform brings together some of the most esteemed voices in society leading women in business, wellness, the arts, politics, parenting and public life—united by one thread: motherhood.

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Episodes

  1. The Motherhood Network Ep 31 - Julius Malema on Immigration, Corruption & South Africa's Future

    What will it take to build a better South Africa, and who should be held accountable for the challenges facing our communities?In this episode, we sit down with Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), for a candid and wide-ranging conversation about leadership, immigration,...

  2. The Motherhood Network Ep 30 - Herman Mashaba on Jobs, Immigration & South Africa’s Future

    The Motherhood Network’s Election Series begins with ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba.In this wide-ranging conversation with Nandi Madida, Herman Mashaba reflects on his journey from growing up during apartheid to building Black Like Me, entering politics and serving as Mayor of Johannesburg.The...

  3. The Motherhood Network Ep 29 - LootLove on Motherhood, Grief, Identity & Finding Herself Again

    Motherhood can change how you see your family, your dreams and even yourself.In this Heritage Day special, we sit down with LootLove, mother of twins, broadcaster and media personality, for an honest conversation about motherhood, identity, grief and navigating life when things don’t go according...

  4. The Motherhood Network Book Club Ep 4 - Ntando Rambani on Motherhood, Healing & Finding Love

    In this Motherhood Network Book Club special, we sit down with Ntando Rambani for an honest and deeply personal conversation about motherhood, healing, identity, love, and the experiences that have shaped the woman she is today.Through the stories explored in her book, Ntando takes us back to her...

  5. The Motherhood Network Ep 28 - Bonolo on Motherhood, Marriage & Finding Your Village

    Motherhood can be beautiful, overwhelming, messy and deeply rewarding, sometimes all at once.In this episode, we sit down with Bonolo, mother of three, content creator, entrepreneur and founder of Mama & Co, for an open conversation about the realities of modern motherhood.Bonolo reflects on…

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  6. The Motherhood Network Ep 27 - Dr Mpume on Sex, Intimacy & What No One Tells Women

    In this episode of The Motherhood Network, we sit down with Dr Mpume for an open and honest conversation about sex, intimacy, pleasure and the conversations women are often taught to avoid.Dr Mpume unpacks how intimacy can change through pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood and menopause, while also...

  7. The Motherhood Network Ep 26 - Gugu Gumede: From Being Typecast to Leading Netflix’s The Polygamist

    In this episode of The Motherhood Network, we sit down with acclaimed actress Gugu Gumede, star of the Netflix series The Polygamist, for an honest conversation about the woman behind the characters audiences have come to know and love.Gugu opens up about navigating fame, building a career in the...

  8. The Motherhood Network Ep 25 - Nomndeni on Purpose, Reinvention & Building Her Own Path

    In this episode of The Motherhood Network, we sit down with entrepreneur, strategist and visionary, Nomndeni Sethole, for an honest conversation about motherhood, healing, faith and having the courage to build what only you can see.Nomndeni reflects on her journey from launching Fuse Academy and...

  9. The Motherhood Network Ep 24 - Minister Siviwe Gwarube on Education & SA’s Future

    With election season around the corner, conversations around leadership, service delivery, education, and accountability are more important than ever.In this episode of The Motherhood Network, we sit down with Ms. Siviwe Gwarube, South Africa’s Minister of Basic Education, for an honest...

  10. The Motherhood Network Book Club Ep 3 - Men, Boys & Healing with Dr Mzamo and Dr Khosi

    In this Motherhood Network Book Club special, we sit down with Dr Mzamo Masito, author of This Country Hates Our Men & Boys, and Dr Khosi Jiyane for a powerful Father’s Day and Men’s Mental Health Month conversation.Together, we unpack the realities many men and boys carry quietly: father wounds,...

  11. The Motherhood Network Ep 23 - Pearl Thusi Opens Up About Her Life, Career & Lessons Learned

    In this episode of The Motherhood Network, we sit down with Pearl Thusi for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about her life, her journey, and the experiences that have shaped her.Pearl opens up about her background, family, motherhood, and the path that led her into the entertainment...

  12. The Motherhood Network Ep 22 – Beyond the White Coat: Dr Khanyile on Community Care & Misinformation

    In this episode of The Motherhood Network, we sit down with Dr Khanyile, a paediatrician, mother, author, health advocate, community-centered professional, and co-founder and Vice President of Mental Matters SA.She shares her journey into medicine, her passion for child health, and her commitment...

  13. The Motherhood Network Ep 21 – Through Her Son’s Eyes: A Mother’s Day Special with Shaka Madida

    This Mother’s Day, The Motherhood Network brings you a very special and heartfelt episode as Nandi Madida sits down with her son, Shaka Madida, for a beautiful conversation about motherhood, family, love, and the special bond between a mother and her child.Special thank you to @Motherkindco HQ…

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  14. The Motherhood Network Ep 20 - Advice for New Autism Moms | Sisanda Maqina

    April is Autism Awareness Month, but on this episode of The Motherhood Network, Nandi and the incredible Sisanda move the conversation from 'Awareness' to 'Acceptance.' Both autism moms to beautiful daughters, they share the raw, unfiltered reality of getting a diagnosis, the financial strain of...

  15. The Motherhood Network Ep 19 - Maternal Nutrition with Dr. Lawrence & Dr. Kopano Matlwa Mabaso

    This episode of The Motherhood Network features a powerhouse couple: Dr. Lawrence Mabasa, a leading nutritional scientist, and Dr. Kopano Matlwa Mabaso, a medical doctor, acclaimed novelist, and social justice advocate. Together, they bridge the gap between rigorous science and the lived reality…

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  16. The Motherhood Network Ep 18 - From the Village to the Mayor's Office: The Dr. Nasiphi Moya Story

    This episode of The Motherhood Network, we are joined by the Executive Mayor of Tshwane, Dr. Nasiphi Moya.As mothers, we are the primary stakeholders in the state of our nation. While this conversation sits at the heart of the administrative capital, it is not a political debate it is a look at…

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  17. The Motherhood Network Ep 17 - Why Your Family is at Risk: The Truth About Wills | Zola Mbatha

    This episode of The Motherhood Network features Nandi Madida in a powerful, life-changing conversation with fiduciary specialist Zola Mbatha. Together, they demystify the legal foundations every family needs to secure their legacy and protect their children."Real love plans ahead". In this deep...

  18. The Motherhood Network Ep 16 - Self-Love is Key: Master Relationships, Avoid Toxic Traps!

    Today, we are joined by the incredible Dr. Bakhe Dlamini and his wife, Nokwanda Dlamini, for a powerful heart-to-heart on the reality of modern relationships.In this episode, we discuss:The psychology of settling: Why we accept less than we deserve.Defining "Real Love" vs. "Toxic Attachment."The...

  19. The Motherhood Network Episode 14 - World AIDS Day: From HIV Crisis to Hope in South Africa | Chiedza Chagutah

    In honour of World AIDS Day, The Motherhood Network sits down with public health advocate Chiedza Chagutah for a powerful and eye-opening conversation about HIV in South Africa - past, present, and future.This World AIDS Day, we honour every life lost, every survivor, and every family affected —...

  20. The Motherhood Network Episode 13 - Mrs Mops on Motherhood, Business, Healing & Trying Her Best

    In this episode of The Motherhood Network, we sit down with the ever-graceful and deeply loved Mpumi Mophatlane “Mrs Mops”.In this heartfelt conversation, Mpumi opens up about motherhood, identity, healing, and her deepest desire:✨ “I want my kids to remember me as the mom who tried her best.”She...

  21. Sho Madjozi on Motherhood, Identity & Being Misunderstood | TMN Book Club Ep. 2

    ☕ Note: This episode was filmed in a coffee shop in partnership with Mugg & Bean so you may notice some background sounds. We chose this warm, authentic setting to keep the conversation real just like catching up with friends over a cup of coffee. In this powerful episode of The Motherhood…

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  22. Where to Put Your Kids: Choosing the Right School | The Motherhood Network Round Table (Part 1)

    In this special Round Table edition of The Motherhood Network, we dive into one of the biggest questions parents face where to put your kids.From private vs. public education to homeschooling and early childhood development, our guests share their honest experiences and insights to help every...

  23. How Did We Get Here: @MpoomyLedwaba on Healing, Faith & Finding Purpose | TMN Book Club Ep. 1

    The TMN Book Club is officially open! ☕📚In this very first Book Club episode, we sit down with the incredible Mpoomy Ledwaba to dive deep into her bestselling book “How Did We Get Here?” — a powerful reflection on faith, identity, healing, and the journey of becoming.This is more than just a...

  24. The Motherhood Network Episode 11 — Buhle & Bayanda on Conscious Parenting, Healing & Breaking Generational Cycles

    In this powerful episode of The Motherhood Network, Buhle Mabanga and Bayanda Gumede open up about the emotional work of conscious parenting, faith, healing, and breaking generational cycles in African households. Together, they discuss what it truly means to raise emotionally intelligent…

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  25. The Motherhood Network Ep. 10 - Ipeleng Mkhari: From Breakdown to Billion-Rand Boardrooms

    In this powerful episode of The Motherhood Network, we sit down with business icon Ipeleng Mkhari, founder, CEO, mother, and one of South Africa’s most respected women in property.She opens up about her parents’ revolutionary love story during apartheid, the power of legacy, and what it means to...

  26. The Motherhood Network Episode 9 - Nozipho Ntshangase: Motherhood, Heartbreak & Healing

    In this moving episode of The Motherhood Network, we sit down with Nozipho Ntshangase, mother of 8, cast member of The Mommy Club, and host of @Lifelately_podcast Nozipho opens up about the highs and lows of her journey, from blended families and the challenges of raising children, to the...

  27. The Motherhood Network Ep. 8 - Nomazibulo & Rechelle on Motherhood, Marriage & Money

    In this powerful episode, Nomazibulo Tshanga and Rechelle Kloeck open up about how they went from struggling moms to building purpose-driven lives, strong marriages, and businesses that impact other women. They talk motherhood, money, marriage, self-worth, therapy, faith, and the power of...

  28. The Motherhood Network Ep. 7 - Odette van der Haar on Motherhood, Leadership & Identity

    Odette van der Haar - marketing powerhouse, former CEO, strategist, and mother - joins The Motherhood Network Podcast for a bold, emotional, and deeply honest conversation. Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the bell for more powerful conversations about motherhood. Also available on Spotify…

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  29. The Motherhood Network Ep. 6 - Ntokozo Mbambo on Motherhood, Finding Purpose & Serving God

    In this deeply heartfelt episode of The Motherhood Network Podcast, we sit down with award-winning gospel artist, minister, wife, and mother Ntokozo Mbambo. She opens up about the realities of motherhood, the pressure of being in the public eye, and what it means to serve both God and yourself...

  30. The Motherhood Network Episode 5 - Minnie Dlamini Speaks Out: Her First Sit-Down Since the Controversy

    In this exclusive sit-down, media personality and entrepreneur Minnie Dlamini opens up like never before. From growing up in the spotlight to becoming a mother, navigating a very public divorce, and dealing with the online backlash that followed. This is Minnie, raw and unfiltered.Don’t forget to...

  31. The Motherhood Network Episode 4 - Dr. Nellie Balfour on Early Childhood Development & Parenting Wisdom

    In this episode of The Motherhood Network, we sit down with Dr. Nellie Balfour a leading paediatrician at The Children’s Therapy Centre in Petervale, Sandton.Previously the first private general paediatrician at Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital, Dr. Nellie shares her deep insights into newborn...

  32. The Motherhood Network Episode 3 - Dr Judy Dlamini: Breaking Barriers, Motherhood, and Purpose-Driven Leadership

    In this powerful episode of The Motherhood Network, we sit down with Dr Judy Dlamini — medical doctor, businesswoman, author, and the first Black female Chancellor of the University of Witwatersrand. Dr Dlamini shares her remarkable journey, from medicine to boardrooms, and opens up about…

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  33. The Motherhood Network Episode 2 – Amanda Dusse

    How do you build financial confidence as a mother — and secure your family’s future? In this episode of The Motherhood Network Podcast, we’re joined by Amanda Dusse, financial advisor, Liberty Franchise Principal, and proud mom, to answer exactly that. We dive into: ✔️ Budgeting habits every mom...

  34. The Motherhood Network Episode 1 – Basetsana Kumalo

    In this premiere episode of The Motherhood Network Podcast, we sit down with iconic businesswoman, philanthropist, and mother — Basetsana Kumalo. She opens up about the transformative power of motherhood, the identity shifts that come with raising children, and how she balances purpose…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Motherhood Network: “A Platform you deserve!”

The Motherhood Network is not just a podcast, it’s a powerful movement celebrating the multifaceted journey of motherhood. Created and hosted by renowned media personality Nandi Madida, this compelling platform brings together some of the most esteemed voices in society leading women in business, wellness, the arts, politics, parenting and public life—united by one thread: motherhood.

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