Award-Nominated Relebogile Mabotja with Highly Anticipated Third Season of Her Acclaimed Podcast
Award-winning broadcaster, producer, actress and entrepreneur Relebogile Mabotja returns with the highly anticipated third season of The Relebogile Mabotja Podcast, ushering in a new chapter for one of South Africa’s leading long-form conversation platforms. Premiering on 31 July 2026, the 21-episode season returns with a refreshed set, renewed creative energy and an exceptional lineup of guests, while remaining committed to the purpose-driven conversations that have become synonymous with the podcast, stories that move the heart, challenge perspectives and remind audiences of shared humanity.
Over the past two seasons, The Relebogile Mabotja Podcast, a Lebotja Media production, has established itself as far more than a celebrity interview platform. Through deeply personal, honest and transformative conversations, Relebogile has created a safe, relatable and trusted space where artists, entrepreneurs, leaders and cultural figures move beyond headlines to share the experiences that have shaped who they are. Her thoughtful interviewing style, emotional intelligence and ability to foster authentic vulnerability have made the podcast one of South Africa’s most respected destinations for meaningful conversation. This distinctive approach has earned her consecutive Basadi in Music Awards nominations for Podcast Presenter of the Year in both 2025 and 2026, further cementing both Relebogile and the podcast as influential voices within South Africa’s evolving media landscape.
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The new season continues this commitment to purposeful storytelling with a remarkable collection of guests whose stories speak to resilience, identity, reinvention and the human experience. Fellow podcaster Lungelo KM reflects on how unimaginable tragedy became the catalyst for transformation, sharing the lessons that ultimately reshaped his purpose and strengthened his determination to pursue his dreams. Celebrated actress Jo-Anne Reyneke invites audiences into an honest conversation that challenges conventional ideas around sensuality, identity and self-expression, while legendary comedian and actor Desmond Dube revisits his extraordinary journey from homelessness to becoming one of South Africa’s most beloved entertainers, offering hard-earned wisdom, humour and perspective from a career spanning decades.
Upcoming guests include acclaimed singer-songwriter Zoe Modiga, comedian Trevor Gumbi, entrepreneur Timothy Maurice Webster, actress Brenda Mntambo, musician and television personality J’Something, media personality Londie London, actor Clement Maosa, actress Manaka Ranaka and comedian Jason Goliath, further expanding a season defined by diverse voices and deeply personal storytelling. Together, the 21-episode season offers audiences stories of resilience, healing, reinvention, purpose and personal growth, reinforcing The Relebogile Mabotja Podcast as one of South Africa’s leading platforms for meaningful conversations.
“Season 3 is all about real, unfiltered human connection. Storytelling has a unique way of healing and inspiring and I’m so proud to bring conversations this season that will truly stay with our audience,” says Relebogile Mabotja.
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At a time when audiences increasingly seek substance over spectacle, The Relebogile Mabotja Podcast continues to distinguish itself through conversations that prioritise authenticity, empathy and meaningful dialogue. The podcast has become a platform where stories inspire, heal, challenge perspectives and create genuine human connection. Every episode is built on the belief that storytelling has the power to leave audiences feeling seen, understood and, in many cases, changed, qualities that continue to define the series as one of South Africa’s most compelling long-form conversation platforms.
The launch of Season 3 marks another significant milestone in Relebogile Mabotja’s multi-faceted career across radio, television, theatre, production and digital media. As one of South Africa’s most influential media personalities, she continues to redefine contemporary broadcasting through thoughtful, purpose-led content that resonates across generations and platforms, while further cementing her reputation as one of the country’s most trusted voices in storytelling.
Season 3 of The Relebogile Mabotja Podcast premieres on 31 July 2026, with new episodes released across all major streaming platforms.