Hanging out with Mpho Putini

From radio and television to podcasting, music and ministry, Mpho Putini is a woman who wears many hats. Born and raised in Boksburg, Mpho is a presenter, podcaster, songwriter, worshipper and mother of two. She is also the voice behind Mamma Matters, where she creates space for meaningful conversa…

Spiritual Check-in: Taking Stock of Your Spiritual Wellbeing Before the Year Ends

As the year draws to a close, we often take stock of our finances, careers, relationships and health but how often do we check in with our spiritual wellbeing? Maybe your prayer life has changed. Maybe you feel disconnected from your faith, or perhaps you have grown spiritually but haven't stopped…

Does the environment initiate more intimacy or add to your sexual experiences?

For some couples, exchanging a suggestive message or talking a little differently in the bedroom can build anticipation, add excitement and bring them closer together. For others, it can feel awkward, uncomfortable or simply not be their thing. But does talking about sex actually make the sex bette…

How do you work with someone that’s lost their spark?

We spend a huge part of our lives at work, so we often notice when a colleague starts to change. The person who was once enthusiastic, chatty and full of ideas becomes withdrawn. They stop contributing in meetings, seem less engaged, make more mistakes or simply don't seem like themselves anymore. …

link between alcohol abuse and domestic violence

One of the areas being placed under the spotlight is alcohol consumption. The President has directed the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, together with other government departments, to develop a plan to address liquor consumption and reduce alcohol-related violence. And the link betw…

Breast cancer awareness month

Annually, October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting how breast cancer remains a major health concern in South Africa. The disease accounts for more than one in four cancers diagnosed in South African women. We are in conversation with Why is Breast Cancer Awareness Month still such …

Hanging out with Author Siphokazi Jonas

For award-winning South African poet, author and performer Siphokazi Jonas, storytelling is more than an art form. It is a way of helping people find their voices and tell their own stories. With a Master’s degree in English Literature and a career that has earned her recognition both locally and …

If your budget is saying “please stay home”, but cabin fever is saying “let’s go” what can you realistically do without spending money?

With the cost of living already putting pressure on household budgets, the last thing many of us need is another reason to spend money. And with petrol prices expected to jump by around R3 a litre from Wednesday, even getting out of the house is about to become more expensive. So, if your budget is…

Mnangagwa pushes for further changes to Zimbabwe’s electoral laws

Zimbabwe’s political future is once again under the spotlight, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa pushing for further changes to the country’s electoral laws. This comes just months after constitutional amendments extended the presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years, effective…

FEEL Good: the story of Lydia

 In 2022, Petro stopped to speak to a grandmother and her baby granddaughter, Lydia, who was undergoing treatment for leukaemia outside a Centurion hospital. The encounter stayed with her and inspired her to join the stem cell donor registry. Months later, Petro was identified as a donor match for…