#ReadingWithThembiMabena - Readings

Readings with Thembi Mabena

#PleaseForgiveMe - This is an attempt to show my remorse

Anonymous has been in a relationship for almost five years, and they share a daughter. Their relationship was strong until her partner discovered conversations with a male DJ she had never mentioned. The argument turned physical, and although they’ve tried to move forward, the issue remains unresol…

#ConversationCorner - Was I wrong to ask her to have an abortion?

I’m a 37-year-old man with two kids. I have been dating a 28-year-old woman who has three kids with two different baby daddies.   We started dating two years ago, and at first, the relationship was the best I had ever had. When the relationship was still fresh, I asked my girlfriend if she wanted a…

#DrsNote- GLP-1 medications and mental health

Dr Mahlatse Thosago, a member of the South African Society of Psychiatrists unpacks the growing use of GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro for weight management. While these medications can have significant benefits when appropriately prescribed, psychiatrists are warning that w…

#WeCelebrateYou - Kele Lekalake - Managing Director of Harvey World Travel Southern Africa (Tourism Month)

Kele Lekalake is the Managing Director of Harvey World Travel Southern Africa and a woman helping shape the future of tourism across the continent.   Through her work, she is championing a more connected Pan-African travel industry, creating opportunities for travel entrepreneurs and encouraging co…

#ConversationCorner - Girl dads and Boy moms

Why is being a Girl Dad celebrated, while being a Boy Mom can sometimes be taken somehow?

#AskAnExpert - Protection Order in South Africa

I am a 40-year-old man and I want to apply for a protection order against my 25-year-old little sister. I would like to understand how a protection order works and whether I can apply for one against a family member.

#FindMeLove- Wedding Season

It’s wedding season and we are doing things a little differently. If you, a loved one, a friend or someone close to you is getting married this wedding season, we want to hear from you.

#ConversationCorner - I know we all have a history

I was today years old when someone from my husband's neighbourhood showed me that my husband was once gay.

#FeelGoodMoment - Wheeling Towards Success

Wheeling Towards Success is a skills development and inclusion-focused organisation committed to creating opportunities for persons with disabilities and young people. Through skills development, workplace readiness, employment opportunities and disability inclusion initiatives, the organisation i…