Obesity has long been recognised as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and pregnancy difficulties caused by high blood pressure. Being overweight or obese during pregnancy can cause problems for you and your baby. We speak to Clinical Dietitian and nutrition expert at Urban Dietitian, Mbali Mapholi  as we unpack some of the complications that come with being pregnant and overweight. 

Obesity has long been recognised as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and pregnancy difficulties caused by high blood pressure. Being overweight or obese during pregnancy can cause problems for you and your baby. We speak to Clinical Dietitian and nutrition expert at Urban Dietitian, Mbali Mapholi  as we unpack some of the complications that come with being pregnant and overweight.

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Obesity - Pregnancy complications

All types of bullying have the same goal in common: to make someone feel small so the bully can feel big, gain power and influence, and get ahead. Workplace bullies can – and often do – get promoted or earn more money because of it. We are in conversation with HR specialist, Boniwe Dunster as we unpack workplace bullying and when do you know it’s time to leave and some of the processes you should follow. 

All types of bullying have the same goal in common: to make someone feel small so the bully can feel big, gain power and influence, and get ahead. Workplace bullies can – and often do – get promoted or earn more money because of it. We are in conversation with HR specialist, Boniwe Dunster as we unpack workplace bullying and when do you know it’s time to leave and some of the processes you should follow.

Workplace bullying

From launching her Tolokazi Craft Beer in 2019 only to be hit by the global pandemic and subsequent alcohol bans, to judging international beer brewing competitions, the tenacity, stealth of entrepreneur and brewmaster Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela illustrate how modern women in SA are refashioning the “shebeen queen” stereotype.

Using local ingredients such as sorghum, rooibos and African Queen hop to create unique recipes that are gaining momentum globally, Tolokazi’s award-winning range of premium craft drinks that pay homage to the female brewers of Africa. She joins us in studio to speak about her entrepreneurial journey. 

From launching her Tolokazi Craft Beer in 2019 only to be hit by the global pandemic and subsequent alcohol bans, to judging international beer brewing competitions, the tenacity, stealth of entrepreneur and brewmaster Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela illustrate how modern women in SA are refashioning the “shebeen queen” stereotype.
Using local ingredients such as sorghum, rooibos and African Queen hop to create unique recipes that are gaining momentum globally, Tolokazi’s award-winning range of premium craft drinks that pay homage to the female brewers of Africa. She joins us in studio to speak about her entrepreneurial journey.

Tolokazi Beer

Golden Miles Bhudu, National Spokesperson for SAPOHR, condemns the shocking death of Ayanda Jandisa Mkhize, a female prisoner electrocuted by wardens at Johannesburg Female Prison. Isolated and tortured after being found with a cell phone, Mkhize's tragic fate highlights systemic abuse within the prison system. SAPOHR demands accountability, calling for immediate arrests of those involved and urging the government to ensure justice for the deceased and her grieving family.

Golden Miles Bhudu, National Spokesperson for SAPOHR, condemns the shocking death of Ayanda Jandisa Mkhize, a female prisoner electrocuted by wardens at Johannesburg Female Prison. Isolated and tortured after being found with a cell phone, Mkhize's tragic fate highlights systemic abuse within the prison system. SAPOHR demands accountability, calling for immediate arrests of those involved and urging the government to ensure justice for the deceased and her grieving family.

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