There’s something special about artists who take their time to grow, refine their sound, and tell stories that come straight from the heart. After nearly a decade of shaping her musical journey, South African singer, songwriter and bassist Duduzile or Dudu  Makhoba is finally stepping into the spotlight with her debut album. Through her music, Dudu explores themes of restoration, faith, and cultural heritage, creating songs that are both soulful and deeply meaningful.

There&rsquo;s something special about artists who take their time to grow, refine their sound, and tell stories that come straight from the heart. After nearly a decade of shaping her musical journey, South African singer, songwriter and bassist Duduzile or Dudu&nbsp; Makhoba is finally stepping into the spotlight with her debut album. Through her music, Dudu explores themes of restoration, faith, and cultural heritage, creating songs that are both soulful and deeply meaningful.

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For many dads raising daughters, there may come a moment when they realise they need to talk about something they might never have expected to explain: periods. From the first questions about body changes to the day their child gets their first period, it can feel unfamiliar territory for many fathers. So how can dads approach this topic with confidence? What should they say, and how can they make sure their daughters feel safe and comfortable asking questions? To help guide that conversation, we’re joined by a parenting coach, Ayanda Tetyana and Winter Pulelo Mathobela who is a dad raising a pre-teenager as they share practical advice for fathers navigating this milestone with their daughters.

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Recent talks between the SACP and the EFF are aimed at preparing for a &ldquo;Conference of the Left&rdquo;, where left-leaning organisations, trade unions, and civil society groups could coordinate around economic and political issues. The two parties have agreed to establish a joint working group to plan this cooperation. The goal appears to be consolidating &ldquo;progressive forces&rdquo; around shared concerns such as poverty, unemployment, economic transformation, and critiques of capitalism. This is interesting because the SACP is historically part of the Tripartite Alliance, alongside the African National Congress (ANC) and Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU). We speak to Author of Blame Me On Apartheid and A Dream Betrayed, &nbsp;Thamsanqa Malinga as we unpack whether we are entering a new phase where ideological alliances matter more than historical ones?

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