Hanging out with Dominic

For many gospel artists, the journey into music is not simply about pursuing a career,  it is about answering a calling and sharing a message of hope, worship and inspiration. Today, we’re joined by rising gospel artist and worship minister Dominic, who is carving out her own space in the gospel m…

FEEL GOOD: PreggyCheck - Pregnancy companion app created by award-winning obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Qinisile “Dr Q” Cele

 Pregnancy can be an exciting journey, but it can also come with a lot of uncertainty. From understanding test results and preparing for appointments to knowing what is normal, managing anxiety and getting ready for labour, expecting mothers often have countless questions  and not always enough rel…

Hanging out with Mapula Phaho

Gospel music has a powerful way of turning personal experiences into messages of hope, faith and encouragement. And our next guest is an artist who is using her voice to share exactly that. Mapula Phaho is a gospel artist whose music is rooted in faith, worship and the realities of life. Through he…

Why no one aspires to have a nuclear family anymore

For generations, the nuclear family - two parents raising their children together - was presented as the ideal family structure. But today, the way we think about relationships, marriage and parenthood is changing. We are joined by Relationship and Marriage life coach Lulama Mthembu and Transformin…

Traveling in a group

Ravelling with friends sounds like the perfect plan until the group chat becomes a real-life itinerary. One person has already planned every minute of the trip: breakfast at 7, sightseeing at 8, lunch at 12, sunset drinks at 5… while someone else is thinking, “I didn’t travel all this way to wake u…

Employee Wellness Day - how organisations can include more mental health related services

Wellness days have become a familiar feature in the corporate calendar. We get invited to step away from our desks, enjoy a massage, attend a fitness session, have our health screened, or listen to a motivational talk all in the name of employee wellbeing. But are corporate wellness days actually a…

Women in art: Ayobola Kekere-Ekun

We are in conversation with Zak, the creative alter ego of Lagos-born, South Africa-based artist Ayobola Kekere-Ekun. With a background in Graphic Design and advanced degrees in Visual Arts from the University of Lagos, Ayobola is currently pursuing a PhD in Art and Design at the University of Joha…

How our emotional triggers affect our professional careers

We often think of our careers as being driven by our skills, experience and qualifications. But a comment from a colleague, criticism from a manager, being left out of a meeting, feeling overlooked for a promotion, or even a tone of voice can trigger something deeper within us. And sometimes, our r…

What is happening on the African continent

 Zambia went to the polls on 13 August in a closely watched general election, with regional and international observers monitoring the process. Vote counting was temporarily suspended on Friday the 14th  following reports of violence against polling staff and the alleged theft of ballot papers. We …

Feel Good: Hanging out with Adaptive CrossFit athlete - Roman Eugene Cameron

Roman Eugene Cameron is from Eersterust in Pretoria, South Africa. Five years ago he was diagnosed with vitamin B12 deficiency that caused spinal cord degeneration. In his five years as a wheelchair user he has played wheelchair rugby for his hometown and represented his team at a 5s national team …