Shows
Afternoons with Relebogile MabotjaBelief Matters: Why is a four-leaf clover considered lucky?Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Geniene Preston a Travel Writer/Editor and Digital Nomad about the four leaf clover. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https...2025-06-2605 min
The Real ScamThe Real ScamIts time to talk about scams, romance, financial and banking scams. Sim Swaps and the subject makes all our hair stand on end! Louis Nel, known as Louis the Lawyer, comes in to chat to us about this new scourge of online scams. Lee talks to us openly from Cape Town about her mom who was involved with a romance scam and what it did to their family. Susan Harnett joins the conversation with Geniene Preston and Sakkie Scoltz from the SA Business Centre and Chris Ndlovu from Boyang Gape Tours, and the discussion turns to business scams and how...2024-12-222h 52
Hospitality HustleHis Royal Highness, King Jude Mike Mudoma, Umukuuka III (King III) We BamasabaGeniene Preston, of Tourism Talks, tackles issues facing African countries and broading the scope of how countries can assist one another. His Royal Highness, King Jude Mike Mudoma the 3rd of the Bamasaba Tribe spanning Eastern Uganda and Kenya, had time to talk to us about his mission to South Africa recently. From connecting the digital highway to education on both sides.
The ability to grow tourism in the Mount Elgon sector. The Bamasaaba are a group who live in eastern Uganda, Mbale and Sironko Districts, adjacent to Mt. Elgon at the Kenyan border. They migrated from Kenya...2024-11-2631 min
The Real ScamLive Love Listen with Geniene Preston, Zee Malinga and Guest Presenters 27 November 2024Welcome to Live Love Listen. The travel and lifestyle show with Geniene, Zee and our guest presenters. As we near the end of the year, it’s a time to reflect and to look at the coming events of 2025. In this show I am joined by Zee Malinga and various guest presenters who just really enjoy coming to join our panel of presenters. To round off our talks on Tourism, we feature Wahida Parker, CEO of Table Mountain Aerial Cableway company.
This week we chat to Peter Statham, Operations Manager of Wild Horizons about some new exciting adventures th...2024-11-262h 03
Hospitality HustleTourism Talks with Geniene PrestonToday's guests - Monica Rubombora, SA Country Manager of Uganda Airlines, and Vincent Mupwaya, 1st Secretary (Tourism) The High Commission, Republic of Zambia, talk through the opportunities of South Africans travelling through Africa and supporting Africa as a tourism desitnation. How the airlines interact and work with the destinations, creates awareness and SADEC countries can now enjoy what Africa has to offer.
Produced by Diane Diana Kinyanjui and final mix by 404 Entertainment. Visit Zambia · Live Love Listen to our great selection of Tourism Talks · Take a flight with Uganda Airlines · The Hospitality Hustle2024-11-2244 min
The Real ScamLive Love Listen with Geniene Preston, Lindi Tshabangu and Zee MalilngaIn this episode we have a conversation with James Haigh, newly appointed chair of ATTA, and Kgomotso Ramothea, CEO of ATTA Membership about the importance of the association. The Depute Minister of Tourism, Zimbabwe, The honourable Tongai Mnangagwa, chats about options in Zimbabwe. We also have a moment to discuss comic design with Lesego, and of course the wonderful People's theatre with Aladdin and the Genie with an insight into how successful these childrens shows have become thanks to the dedication of Gil Gerard and her team. Lemala Camps and Lodges · African Travel and Travel and Trade Association · The Peoples Th...2024-10-282h 59
Hospitality HustleHelen Lockheart, Two Oceans Aquarium shares their vision of saving the oceans off the CapeRecently Geniene Preston of Urban Edge Radio on her Live, Love, Listen show had a really interesting conversation with Helen Lockhart, the Conservation and Sustainability Manager. They must be doing something right there – they recently had a visit from an esteemed scientist – but more on that later!
The Two Oceans Aquarium, named for the Indian and Atlantic oceans off the shores of Southern Africa, was opened in 1995 and since then has lived their mission which includes conservation, education, and research … and as Helen says “this is basically our reason for being , it’s what we focus on.” Two Oceans Aquar...2024-07-1522 min
Hospitality HustleIts Swinging in the Entertainment world with Winnie the Pooh and Swinging Las VegasGeniene Preston, Live Love Listen, talks to jill Gerard and Adam Howard about their new releases into the world of entertainment and also digs deeper into how reviews work, auditions and much more.
Hot on the heels of the success of Swingle Bells, Howard Events & The CoLab Network are delighted to announce their next exciting Johannesburg Big Band show – Swingin’ Las Vegas, on stage at The Teatro, Montecasino from 12 – 21 July for 8 shows only.
Relive the thrill of Las Vegas as Swingin’ Las Vegas pays homage to the music of the stars over the past few decades who have...2024-07-0548 min
Hospitality HustleHospitality at its best in AfricaIn this episode we meet two industry leaders in hospitality, Este McGalty of Onboard Tourism and Susan Harnett of the Mont D'Or group of hotels. The Onboard group is a tourism partner who understands hospitality and continues to grow in an industry that is dependent on business and leisure tourism. The Mont D'or group endeavours to highlight boutique hotels throughout Southern Africa with their 4 properties. Catch my show, Live Love Listen with Geniene Preston, live on Wednesdays from 12 to 3pm only on Urban Edge Radio · Get OnBoard with a tourism partner who understands hospitality · EXPERIENCE CLARENS Your Ultimate Accommodation, Wedding, an...2024-07-0552 min
Hospitality HustleNeo Mokuene of Mad Swimmers talks to Geniene Preston“The Sky is the Limit” Madswimmer Team triumphantly returned to a camp in Kagkot in the Himalayas on Sunday afternoon, the 12 of May, marking their reconnection with civilization and their first steps on solid ground after a grueling fifteen-day ascent on the icy slopes of Mt. Putha Hiunchuli in the Himalayas. Their mission was to complete the highest altitude swim ever recorded.
On the morning of May 10th, at an altitude of 6,405 meters, the team achieved their ambitious goal. They surpassed the previous record of 6,370 meters set by Australian Dan Bull in the Andes Mountains in South America, thus...2024-06-0614 min
Hospitality HustleKarin Matodes talks to Geniene Preston about Uganda AirlinesKarin Matodes shared some industry insights about Uganda Airlines and their new routes as well as aircraft. Their service is one of the best in the industry and we shared experiences about the airline, its history and its future. Book your amazing flight experience here · Read more about Uganda Airlines in our range of magazines · The Hospitality Hustle2024-05-0816 min
Hospitality HustleFrancine Zana - Entrepreneur and all round InspirationOh to access the energy in that hall and bottle it for export! Against a background of serious networking voices at the recent World Travel Market event held in Cape Town, Geniene Preston of Urban Edge Radio, and Francine Zana, CEO and Founder of Exclusive Hospitality Concepts (EHC) had a conversation that just makes a person want to travel to see and experience and take pictures and relax … you get the picture!
“It’s Housekeeping, may I come in please?”
“How can I order Uber?”
“Where is the nearest Bureaux de Change?”
“Is it safe to go out for a wa...2024-05-0614 min
Hospitality HustleLive Love Listen with Urban Edge RadioCatch Geniene Preston talking to Mark Talbot Holmes of the latest craze in cocktails - Ajabu Festival being held in Johannesburg and Cape Town now and later this year. Isaac Mulindwa JR CEO of Vamos Africa Luxury Travel shares the beauty of Uganda with us. The Hospitality Hustle2024-03-142h 20
Life is a Beach Podcast with Geniene PrestonAjabu FestivalAJABU (adj) – Swahili word meaning amazing, marvellous, fantastic, wondrous or incredible
Example: “Tamasha la ajabu la cocktail!” meaning "Amazing cocktail festival!" Welcome to AJABU Cocktail and Spirits Festival, a bi-annual event to be held in Joburg and Cape Town, which will bring together the best of hospitality and showcase leading brands, talent and venues.Colin Asare Appiah (Bar World 100 Most Influential Figures 2023, and co-author Black Mixcellence) and Mark Talbot Holmes (founder of multiple award-winning U'Luvka Vodka) talk to Geniene Preston at Sin-Tax at the launch of the festival in Johannesburg The Ajabu Festival · The Ajabu Festival with Geniene Preston2024-03-0810 min
Life is a Beach Podcast with Geniene PrestonHow to find hobbies as an adult (And Actually Make Time for Them)3 January 2024 1:40 PM Uveka speaks to Geniene Preston about dip making, creating personalised covers for cell phones and of course board games. The Pocast link to 7022024-01-0318 min
Life is a Beach Podcast with Geniene PrestonJean Philippe Bittoncourt, General Manager Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Kampala UgandaJean Philippe Bittoncourt talks to Geniene Preston about what the hotel means to its guests and the surrounding community in Kampala, Uganda. Its not just a hotel, its a family that offers sustainability, supports local suppliers and offers many conferences and events to those who live in Kampala. @ugandatourismboard2567 @ExploreUganda @SheratonHotels @sheratonkampalahotel3910 Explore Uganda · Uganda Tourism Board · Uganda Wildlife Authority · Sheraton Hotels2023-12-2710 min
Life is a Beach Podcast with Geniene PrestonGeniene Preston talks to Celestine Masiga, Lodge Manager of Gorilla Heights Lodge, UgandaGorilla Heights Lodge sits in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in the Western side of Uganda. The winding road up to the Lodge shows some of Uganda's most beautiful scenery. The Gorilla centre is close by and within easy reach. Their love of their community shows in all the community projects they are involved in. Their lodge is one of the most beautiful lodges I have ever visited in the world and is top class. Celestine and his team can match any world renown hotel or lodge worldwide. Here he tells us a bit about what they do and why you...2023-12-1510 min
Life is a Beach Podcast with Geniene PrestonSearching for Sugarman - Stephen Segerman talks to Geniene Preston about RodriguezWe all remember the days of Vinyl and stereo players that belted out the music of the day. Then in the 70's along came the establishment blues - Rodriguez. His lyrics made our parents wonder about our future and one day Stephen Segerman together with Malik, a Swede, went to go and find him. This is the story.... Read all about it in our current issue of SA Commuter international. The video is also available.2023-09-1545 min
Life is a Beach Podcast with Geniene PrestonIts a real jungle at Jungle LodgesGeniene Preston of Life is a Beach caught up with General Manager of Jungle Lodges, Anikethan Chandre, at the World Travel Market Africa, in Cape Town early in April 2023. He shared with us the activities, lodges and background to the resorts in India and it certainly gave me thought to want to visit! Most of their lodges are resident in the Karnataka area of India.
Karnataka’s forests were the playground of hunters Kings, queens and ministers from lands afar, came here in pursuit of big game. The bigger the game, the harder they were chased. Kabini’s fore...2023-04-2609 min
Life is a Beach Podcast with Geniene PrestonBruce Davidson tells the story of Bruce .... and BLDBruce Davidson is iconic to most of us in the travel and sports arena. Not only did he make a huge success of the media centres for the travel shows in South Africa but he also is dedicated to the growth of sport within South Africa. Together with corporate companies who believe in our sport, he is making big inroads into uplifting local sport. He talks to Geniene Preston of SA Commuter Radio and TV about his journey. Live Love Listen2023-04-1830 min
Life is a Beach Podcast with Geniene PrestonGeniene Preston talks to Wayne Neath from Dream Resorts and HotelsExplore the South Africa you know and love.
Break away in the berg, dive deep in the ocean or have an adventure in the bush, Dream Hotels & Resorts has the perfect spot for whatever your wanderlust demands. Click here to read more2022-04-2207 min
Life is a Beach Podcast with Geniene Preston117 on Oak - CullinanThis quaint and beautiful guest house, nestling in the heart of Cullinan, is the brain child of Lisa Marie and her husband, Jacques Pistorius. They decided to start the guest house as part of a project to afford the sprawling property and give their children a great place to grow up. Soon it got so busy they had to buy a house nearby to actually live in! This is their story as told to Geniene Preston after a luxurious night in their Rosemary Room.2021-11-0223 min
Life is a Beach Podcast with Geniene PrestonThis Ability - Simon Manda turns disability into an ability!This Ability, a newspaper published by Simon Manda, carries content relevant to integrating the disabled with the outside world, otherwise known as the "non-disabled"..
His vision has helped those who did not have a voice and where they needed to be accepted, he stepped in and made it possible. Currently he is involved with News24 in assisting him and creating opportunities for his journalism students in creating great content.
Here with me, Geniene Preston, he has shared his journey and where he plans to take this concept. This Ability News2021-04-1725 minLife is a Beach Podcast with Geniene PrestonCousin Approved - Barry Hilton goes digital!Barry Hilton, our cousin, has been entertaining us for years on South African stages and abroad. He is a South African icon like boerewors and braai, like melktert and koeksisters. Here he talks to Geniene Preston about how he has kept up with the times by re-inventing himself with online product reviews while going back on stage. Cousin Approved Product Reviews by Barry Hilton · For more enjoyable podcasts, visit our website and download some of South Africa's best interviews2021-04-171h 12
Celebrate Southern AfricaCelebrate Geniene Preston at Actonville fmTime to swap roles....Geniene Preston got to interview me this week for Actonville fm. I loved chatting about what Celebrate means to me and how it is helping Southern Africans in the UK and now globally. Check out: All the amazing work Geniene Preston is doing Actonville fm Celebrate Gifts UK and Celebrate Gifts South Africa Please get in touch to find out more about the market, website contributions and for the African Ubuntu Network: dawn@celebratesouthernafrica.com 2021-04-0326 minLife is a Beach Podcast with Geniene PrestonCelebrate Southern Africa with Dawn DentonWhat makes Southern Africans unique? Is it how we see the world? Is it the norms and values instilled in us by our parents in Africa? Is it the African ‘village’ that raised us? Is it the solid foundations our DNA give us, in a unique existence on the southern tip of the continent?
An outsider would say that Southern Africans see bright colour in everything, are proud of their culture, have rhythm in their blood, and are soulful. Most importantly we are united by our extraordinary history, our wonderful humour, warm memories and the marvels of Africa.2021-03-2823 minLife is a Beach Podcast with Geniene PrestonCameron Scott the surprise Bachelorette SA contestant, talks to Geniene PrestonTo the average South African, you may not be familiar with the name Cameron Scott but that is about to change!
Seen most recently on South Africa’s first Bachelorette as a surprise contestant, this 25 year old Johannesburg-based, multi-hyphenate artist is not just an eligible bachelor, not just a charmer - there is so much more to him than meets the eye! Cameron Scott2021-03-0313 min
Life is a Beach Podcast with Geniene PrestonWayne Duvenhage - CEO of OUTA - Shares the OUTA vision with Geniene PrestonIn an interview with Wayne Duvenhage, CEO of Outa on the 26 February 2021, shared the Outa Vision and Mission Statement in a 30 minute interview with Geniene Preston.
THE OUTA VISION
A prosperous country with an organised, engaged and empowered civil society that ensures responsible use of tax revenues throughout all levels of Government. OUTA Home Page Join OUTA in the fight against corruption2021-03-0334 min
The TalkshopMetered taxi industrythis industry has been doing things the same way for the past decades and there have been concerns about security issues, pricing, investments and regulations. With South Africa being on the world map as a tourist destination, how best can this industry meet the needs of tourists (and citizens the locals)
Guest (studio): Ana Bonanni – Zebra a division of SA Taxi AND Geniene Preston – Editor of SA Commuter Magazine2016-04-1931 min