The birth of a baby can start a variety of powerful emotions, from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. But it can also result in something you might not expect — depression. We are in conversation with Clinical & Sports Psychologist, Dr Keitumetse  Mashego speaks to us about paternal postpartum depression and how men can find help.

The birth of a baby can start a variety of powerful emotions, from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. But it can also result in something you might not expect — depression. We are in conversation with Clinical &amp; Sports Psychologist, Dr Keitumetse  Mashego speaks to us about paternal postpartum depression and how men can find help.

POWER Up sets the tone for the rest of your day with a mix of news, sport and entertainment. Early starters in Gauteng wake up to the energetic Kwena Moabelo between 3am and 6am. The show focuses on an international round-up together with news from the rest of the African continent. It marries current affairs with news projections in a balanced way that prepares you for the day ahead.

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International Men's Day - Paternal postmortem depression and how men can find help.

We speak to Dr. Sysman Motloung, a South African politics and international relations expert, about the evolving power dynamics between the EFF and the MK party. With EFF members defecting, Motloung analyzes what drives these shifts and the EFF's strategic alliance with MK. While the "progressive caucus" within Parliament may seem promising, Motloung warns of its potential collapse into farce or tragedy, noting its troubling embrace of paramilitarism, nativism, and violent rhetoric that echoes dangerous historical ideologies.

We speak to Dr. Sysman Motloung, a South African politics and international relations expert, about the evolving power dynamics between the EFF and the MK party. With EFF members defecting, Motloung analyzes what drives these shifts and the EFF's strategic alliance with MK. While the "progressive caucus" within Parliament may seem promising, Motloung warns of its potential collapse into farce or tragedy, noting its troubling embrace of paramilitarism, nativism, and violent rhetoric that echoes dangerous historical ideologies.

EFF and the MK party

Societal norms are fast changing and cohabiting is no longer regarded as taboo. For many years, couples have lived together without entering a legally recognised marriage. But what does this mean for estate planning? We are in conversation with Attorney & Managing Director at Mnyengeza Attorneys Inc, Yolanda Mnyengeza as we unpack calls for the new marriage bill to recognize ‘Vat-en-sit’ relationships. 

Societal norms are fast changing and cohabiting is no longer regarded as taboo. For many years, couples have lived together without entering a legally recognised marriage. But what does this mean for estate planning? We are in conversation with Attorney &amp; Managing Director at Mnyengeza Attorneys Inc, Yolanda Mnyengeza as we unpack calls for the new marriage bill to recognize ‘Vat-en-sit’ relationships.

Marriage Bill to recognize ‘Vat-en-sit’ relationships

Elijah Matlombe, aka Elijah The Prophet, is a 22-year-old musician from Johannesburg, now living in Observatory with his parents. A graduate of the Academy of Sound Engineering, he recently earned a six-month mentorship contract with Universal Music Publishing, thanks to his exceptional musical talent and work ethic.

Elijah Matlombe, aka Elijah The Prophet, is a 22-year-old musician from Johannesburg, now living in Observatory with his parents. A graduate of the Academy of Sound Engineering, he recently earned a six-month mentorship contract with Universal Music Publishing, thanks to his exceptional musical talent and work ethic.

International Men's Day - Paternal postmortem depression and how men can find help.

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