This week, a special edition of The Moth Radio Hour featuring a live show from Johannesburg, South Africa. Stories of unexpected connections, scads of visitors, and putting bread on the table—literally. Hosted by Lebo Mashile with additional hosting by Moth Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

8-year-old Webster Isheanopa Makombe's mother sends him on his first solo mission to get bread. 

A chance encounter rekindles Nsovo Mayimele's passion for her career.

In order to support her family and all of their house guests, Mathilda Matabwa and her husband take a chance on an unconventional new business.

Airdate: 12/24/2024

Live From Johannesburg Extras

Nsovo Mayimele

Nsovo at work

Nsovo at work.

Nsovo in front of the Johannesburg skyline

Nsovo in front of the Johannesburg skyline.

Webster Makombe

Webster in Zimbabwe on his fifth birthday three years before he became a breadwinner

Webster in Zimbabwe on his fifth birthday three years before he became a breadwinner.

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This week, a special edition of The Moth Radio Hour featuring a live show from Johannesburg, South Africa. Stories of unexpected connections, scads of visitors, and putting bread on the table—literally. Hosted by Lebo Mashile with additional hosting by Moth Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

8 year old Webster Isheanopa Makombe's mother sends him on his first solo mission to get bread. 

A chance encounter rekindles Nsovo Mayimele's passion for her career.

In order to support her family and all of their house guests, Mathilda Matabwa and her husband take a chance on an unconventional new business.

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