YB5 with STEPS

With half of South Africa's Clubfoot cases going untreated, CEO and Founder of STEPS, Karen Moss joins us for a deep dive into her editorial. We unpack the consequences of unreliable data in the country's disability data and a surveillance approach that could remedy that issue.

QOTD - AI PERSONALITIES

A woman in New York went viral this week after her date left his phone open and she saw his ChatGPT history. It turned out he wasn't just using it for work; he was using AI to write all his texts to her, including the deep, emotional ones.   Question of the Day: If you found out the person you we…

QOTD - EATING INSIDE THE STORE

Is it acceptable to open and start snacking on a bag of chips or a drink in the grocery store before you've paid for it, as long as you intend to scan the empty wrapper at the till?

QOTD - SCHEDULING PLANS IS BORING

A woman made headlines for sending her friends a "calendar invite" three months in advance just to grab coffee, sparking a debate about whether adult friendships have become "too scheduled" and business-like.   The Question: Has "scheduling" killed the fun of friendship? Do you prefer a friend wh…

YB5 with Revolutionize SA

Advocate Mary Taylor walks us through the police station and into the courtroom for survivors who reach out to the organisation. We also learn that some courts are starting to specialize in GBV cases and prioritize survivors' ability to be protected by the law.

QOTD - YOU GHOST...YOU PAY

The Story: After being "ghosted" following three expensive dates, a man decided he wasn't going to take the "silent treatment" lying down. He sent the woman an actual invoice for his half of the dinners and drinks, totaling about R2,500. He claimed that since she "terminated the trial period withou…

5MM - UNPOPPYWOPPY - COMFORTABLE CANCELLING PLANS

People are getting way too comfortable cancelling plans over very minor things I’m all for people advocating for their needs and taking care of themselves. But people are getting way too comfortable cancelling plans over very minor things. Not feeling like leaving the house, not wanting to drive t…

YB5 with You Matter Foundation Africa

You Matter Foundation AfricaAs the academic year begins, many young South Africans are without school supplies and You Matter Foundation Africa's Founder and Executive Director, Mpuseng Mosupye joins us for a conversation about the School Supply Drive. We also learn about the resources it takes for…

QOTD - TIPPING

A group of popular local restaurants has officially banned tipping. Instead, they’ve raised their prices by 20% and pay their staff a much higher flat "living wage." The owners say it removes the "awkwardness" at the end of a meal, but some regular customers are complaining because they feel they'v…

QOTD - SMARTPHONE-FREE CHILDHOOD

A massive movement took off in late 2025 where entire neighborhoods of parents signed a "Community Pact" to not give their children smartphones until they turn 16. It wasn't just a solo parenting choice; they did it as a group so that no single kid felt like the "odd one out." It has sparked a mass…