Inspired Youth

What inspires the youth of today? Dene Botha features guests ranging from the country’s top aspirational role models to celebrities and stars from sports, entertainment and business… all of whom are passionate about passing on their personal experiences to the next generation. It’s also a platform for the youth of South Africa to showcase their talents, experiences, dreams and aspirations for a prosperous life and a better future.
Weekly English South Africa Society & Culture
35 Episodes
32 – 35

Mind over Matter

Nkateko Emily Mabasa was told she’d have to make best friends with her wheelchair at a very young age, and is now walking and dancing and is an inspiration to thousands. Bianca Zoonekynd was in a terrible car crash before going on to become a gymnastics world champion. Our host…
27 Nov 2017 47 min

Joey Evans: From Para to Dakar

Paralysed from his chest down after an accident that crushed his spinal cord, doctors told him he had a 10% chance of ever walking again. Ten years later he became the only South African to finish the 2017 Dakar Rally on a motorbike. Sunil Osman stands in for Dene Botha…
20 Nov 2017 46 min

The Comfort Zone

The comfort zone is a nice enough place… pity nothing exciting ever happens there. So do something that scares you and gets your heart pumping! Dene Botha and his guest, Khanya Mkoto, discuss tackling your fears and taking steps towards reaching your full potential. Remember, a sheltered life is an…
13 Nov 2017 47 min
32 – 35