By Nyeleti Mabasa
The Spreading Humour Podcast brought the tea and a dash of Lekompo to the University of Limpopo (UL), transforming a regular weekend into a podcast-style mix of honesty, humour, and student-centered dialogue. Hosted as part of Bantweezy’s Gone Wild Tour, this event was a collaboration between UL and the Podcast and Chill Network, aiming to foster a campus experience that acknowledges both student life and academic realities.
The live panel, featuring Zillewizzy, Mhlalukwana Yanda, and Mangolwane Sima, hosts of the Spreading Humour podcast, tackled tough topics often left to whispers: peer pressure, toxic party culture, unsafe student spaces, and the exhausting need to perform for social approval. Behind the banter, however, lay a deeper thread, the mental load many students carry silently, from academics to societal expectations.
The live panel, Zillewizzy, Mhlalukwana Yanda, and Mangolwane Sima, hosts of the Spreading Humour podcast. Photo by: Evidence Shongwe
Kamogelo Poto, SRC President, brought a leadership lens to the conversation. “If I say I am a great leader, it doesn’t mean much. The students I serve will be the ones to decide that. The focus has always been to make their lives better, especially for those coming from disadvantaged backgrounds, which is the majority here,” he said.
SRC President, Kamogelo Poto, shares his sentiments from leaders perspective. Photo by: Evidence Shongwe
Anna Mabina, a student psychologist from UL’s Centre for Student Counselling and Development, further emphasized the importance of acknowledging students’ struggles. “Some students are on courses they don’t love. Some are far from home, isolated. It all eventually shows in how they show up, academically and emotionally,” she said.
That honesty struck a chord. “I didn’t expect to relate this much,” said Nthabiseng Maboko, a third-year law student. “It was fun, but it also made me reflect on how I’ve been handling varsity life pressure.”
Sharing the same sentiments, Tebogo Ngobeni, a first-year psychology student, agreed. “I wish more events were like this honest and entertaining. We need this kind of vibe more often.”
The night ended on a high note, with energetic performances from Hitboss and Janesh, reminding students that after all the hard talks, a little dancing never hurts. Lekompo music filled the air, blending beats with a sense of belonging.
Janesh closing the night off with an energetic performance. Photo by: Evidence Shongwe
This event was more than just laughs; it was a deliberate collaboration to promote a healthier balance between student life and academic pressures. As the night showed, growth doesn’t have to be gloomy, and sometimes, healing comes with a side of humour.
