Hanging out with Thee legacy's Jabulani Mthembu
Thee Legacy is a distinct South African contemporary isicathamiya ensemble spinoff made up of the sons and grandsons of the multi Grammy-award winning acapella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. They rose to stardom after winning the inaugural Sing Off South Africa 2015 a cappella music competition, wh…
The impact of corruption on women, young people and children
One of the shockingly accepted norms in many areas in South Africa is that you need to pay a bribe to get a job. Or you need to be a family member, friend or be a card-carrying ANC member to get employed. But surely the worst of these is the rising phenomenon of “carpet interviews” which occurs whe…
Swinging and why people are doing away with monogamy
We are in conversation with non-Monogamous couple Mutungwa and Lesego who are part of a community that embraces the beautiful diversity of non-monogamy, and celebrates the freedom to explore and build meaningful connections outside traditional relationship norms, in a safe environment for all. We a…
Finding yourself in a state of mental darkness
One of the best gifts you can give yourself is to discover the light within you. When you find the light inside you, you get to the core of who you are and discover that your ultimate purpose is just to be who you are. But when you find yourself in a state of mental darkness how do you begin to le…
Dr Wilhelm Lichtenberg - the singing heart surgeon
When Dr Wilhelm Lichtenberg is not standing at the operating table, he is behind a microphone recording music to raise funds for the Young Hearts Africa foundation, which provides life-saving surgery for children with congenital heart disease. Dr. Lichtenberg, recently received the Thoracic Surger…
Do you navigate your finances differently to when you are in a relationship vs when you are single?
Many of us will navigate through different relationships, and relationship statuses, over the course of our lives. Committing to a relationship means committing to some degree of shared financial decisions. Sharing can signify a deepening of commitment and trust and can be an opportunity to combine…
ELECTIONS: #Hope4SA
#Hope4SA was born from a collective passion for a better future, rooted in the belief that it's our responsibility to pave the way for positive transformation. We are in conversation with party Secretary, Dianne Rogers as they tell us what makes them different from other political parties.
Healthy Eating for Heart Health: Exploring dietary strategies to reduce the risk of heart disease
Hypertension, obesity, diabetes, lack of exercise and smoking are some of the major causes of premature death from cardiovascular aetiologies among South Africans in the age group of 34 to 64. According to the SA Heart and Stroke Foundation, 30% of the population has some form of cardiovascular dis…
Bot-learning
When visiting a website, a chat feature sometimes connects you with a live chat or “a real person” to assist you with your query. Lately organizations are using a chatbot feature to support customers with general questions and reduce calls to their help desk. But chatbots have an up-and-coming role…
Hanging out with Spartz
We are in conversion with Spartz Motlhamme who’s music has been described as neo-African. she takes inspiration from musician Simphiwe Dana and American singers Lizz Wright, India Arie and Erykah Badu. In 2020, she released her debut album, 21 & Black, which narrates her experiences as a young, bla…