Following the conclusion of the Betway Premiership season, which saw Orlando Pirates clinch the league title after leapfrogging Mamelodi Sundowns secure their first league title since 2012 after defeating Orbit College at Mbombela Stadium. We speak to Sport Commentator and YouTuber,  Babsie Kutwana.

Following the conclusion of the Betway Premiership season, which saw Orlando Pirates clinch the league title after leapfrogging Mamelodi Sundowns secure their first league title since 2012 after defeating Orbit College at Mbombela Stadium. We speak to Sport Commentator and YouTuber, &nbsp;Babsie Kutwana.

Sports Wrap with Babsie Kutwana

Africa Day is often filled with celebration, colour and pride, but beneath the spirit of unity, there’s a growing tension that continues to threaten the African dream. Afrophobia and xenophobia have become painful reminders of how quickly fear, frustration and economic hardship can turn neighbour against neighbour. We are in conversation with African Political Campaigns Expert,  Elvis Mugari as we unpack how afrophobia and xenophobia continue to divide communities, damage social cohesion and weaken the vision of a united Africa. We also explore what fuels these attitudes and how they affect ordinary lives.

Africa Day is often filled with celebration, colour and pride, but beneath the spirit of unity, there&rsquo;s a growing tension that continues to threaten the African dream. Afrophobia and xenophobia have become painful reminders of how quickly fear, frustration and economic hardship can turn neighbour against neighbour. We are in conversation with African Political Campaigns Expert, &nbsp;Elvis Mugari as we unpack how afrophobia and xenophobia continue to divide communities, damage social cohesion and weaken the vision of a united Africa. We also explore what fuels these attitudes and how they affect ordinary lives.

AFRICA DAY: How Afrophobia and Xenophobia threatens unity in Africa.

World Blood Cancer Day, observed every year on 28 May, is a global initiative to raise awareness for blood cancers like leukaemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and blood disorders such as aplastic anaemia and sickle cell disease. In South Africa, someone is diagnosed every hour, and for many, a stem cell transplant is their only chance of survival. Unfortunately, around 70% of patients don’t have a matching donor in their family, relying on strangers to step forward.  We are in conversation with the Head of Community Engagement and Communication, at DKMS Africa,  Palesa Mokomele about the warning signs people should never ignore, the emotional and financial impact of blood cancer, and why awareness and community support remain critical in improving survival and giving hope to thousands of patients across South Africa and the world.

World Blood Cancer Day, observed every year on 28 May, is a global initiative to raise awareness for blood cancers like leukaemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and blood disorders such as aplastic anaemia and sickle cell disease. In South Africa, someone is diagnosed every hour, and for many, a stem cell transplant is their only chance of survival. Unfortunately, around 70% of patients don&rsquo;t have a matching donor in their family, relying on strangers to step forward.&nbsp; We are in conversation with the Head of Community Engagement and Communication, at DKMS Africa, &nbsp;Palesa Mokomele about the warning signs people should never ignore, the emotional and financial impact of blood cancer, and why awareness and community support remain critical in improving survival and giving hope to thousands of patients across South Africa and the world.

World Blood Cancer Day

Music has long been more than entertainment. In many communities, it becomes a lifeline especially for young people who are often surrounded by poverty, violence and limited opportunities, creative spaces can become powerful tools for hope and transformation. For our feel good corner, we are hanging out with some of the students from the Morris Isaacson Centre for Music. The centre, which teaches more than 340 learners between the ages of four and 18, is not only nurturing musical talent, but also building community, providing psychosocial support while creating safe spaces for young people to dream beyond their circumstances. We speak to Mduduzi Mahlase who is the Centre Administrator at the Morris Isaacson Centre for Music.

Music has long been more than entertainment. In many communities, it becomes a lifeline especially for young people who are often surrounded by poverty, violence and limited opportunities, creative spaces can become powerful tools for hope and transformation. For our feel good corner, we are hanging out with some of the students from the Morris Isaacson Centre for Music. The centre, which teaches more than 340 learners between the ages of four and 18, is not only nurturing musical talent, but also building community, providing psychosocial support while creating safe spaces for young people to dream beyond their circumstances. We speak to Mduduzi Mahlase who is the Centre Administrator at the Morris Isaacson Centre for Music.

Feel Good: Morris Isaacson Centre for Music

HR is often expected to be the neutral bridge between employees and management, but the reality is far more complicated. Because while Human Resources is meant to protect workplace fairness, it also exists within structures of power. HR reports to leadership, works within company interests and is often forced to navigate the tension between protecting employees and protecting the organisation itself. So how does HR function fairly when it is caught in between power dynamics? We are in conversation with Lerato Shawane who an HR Expert and Talent Management Specialist is. 

HR is often expected to be the neutral bridge between employees and management, but the reality is far more complicated. Because while Human Resources is meant to protect workplace fairness, it also exists within structures of power. HR reports to leadership, works within company interests and is often forced to navigate the tension between protecting employees and protecting the organisation itself.&nbsp;So how does HR function fairly when it is caught in between power dynamics? We are in conversation with Lerato Shawane who an HR Expert and Talent Management Specialist is.&nbsp;

WORLD HR DAY: can HR function fairly when it is caught in between power dynamics?

For many women today, navigating identity can feel like walking a tightrope between independence and tradition. On one side is the modern woman, ambitious, educated, outspoken and redefining what partnership, family and femininity look like. On the other side are cultural customs and traditional expectations that many feel are outdated, restrictive or even oppressive. Somewhere along the way, certain customs became villainised, often because they were tied to systems that silenced women rather than supported them. But is every tradition inherently harmful? Or have some customs lost their original meaning because of how they were practiced, enforced or interpreted over time? We are in conversation with Clinical Psychologist and Life Coach Sindiso Mailula as we explore the tension between modern womanhood and traditional values. 

For many women today, navigating identity can feel like walking a tightrope between independence and tradition. On one side is the modern woman, ambitious, educated, outspoken and redefining what partnership, family and femininity look like. On the other side are cultural customs and traditional expectations that many feel are outdated, restrictive or even oppressive. Somewhere along the way, certain customs became villainised, often because they were tied to systems that silenced women rather than supported them.&nbsp;But is every tradition inherently harmful? Or have some customs lost their original meaning because of how they were practiced, enforced or interpreted over time?&nbsp;We are in conversation with Clinical Psychologist and Life Coach Sindiso Mailula as we explore the tension between modern womanhood and traditional values.&nbsp;

To Kotiza or not to Kotiza: how we have villainised certain customs over and how to blend the modern woman with “old customs”

South Africa’s children are growing up in the shadow of violence. According to recent South African Police Service crime statistics for the 2024/2025 reporting period revealed that rape accounts for approximately 38% of all reported crimes committed against children, while assault and related violent offences make up almost 45% of crimes against minors. These are not just numbers. They point to a generation of children being exposed to trauma, aggression and instability at incredibly young ages. And increasingly, that violence is spilling into spaces that are meant to feel safe, including schools and early childhood development centres. From bullying and emotional aggression to physical altercations among young learners, many educators are raising concerns about the normalisation of violent behaviour in childhood environments. We are joined in conversation with Lazola Makhupula.

South Africa&rsquo;s children are growing up in the shadow of violence. According to recent South African Police Service crime statistics for the 2024/2025 reporting period revealed that rape accounts for approximately 38% of all reported crimes committed against children, while assault and related violent offences make up almost 45% of crimes against minors.&nbsp;These are not just numbers. They point to a generation of children being exposed to trauma, aggression and instability at incredibly young ages. And increasingly, that violence is spilling into spaces that are meant to feel safe, including schools and early childhood development centres. From bullying and emotional aggression to physical altercations among young learners, many educators are raising concerns about the normalisation of violent behaviour in childhood environments. We are joined in conversation with Lazola Makhupula.

Child Protection week: Understanding the normalisation of violent behaviour in childhood environments.

Constitutionally, if President Cyril Ramaphosa had resigned last week, the immediate acting president would most likely have been Paul Mashatile as deputy president, until Parliament elected a new president. Politically, however, the question of who should succeed him is far more complicated. Within the ANC, Mashatile is widely seen as the natural successor because ANC deputy presidents have historically gone on to become presidents with critics questioning whether he represents renewal or simply continuity within the ANC establishment. But after years of corruption scandals, coalition instability, unemployment and service delivery failures, many South Africans appear less interested in party loyalty and more concerned with competence, accountability and trust. We speak to some of our listeners and contributors as we unpack who they think should have succeeded the president.

Constitutionally, if President Cyril Ramaphosa had resigned last week, the immediate acting president would most likely have been Paul Mashatile as deputy president, until Parliament elected a new president. Politically, however, the question of who should succeed him is far more complicated. Within the ANC, Mashatile is widely seen as the natural successor because ANC deputy presidents have historically gone on to become presidents with critics questioning whether he represents renewal or simply continuity within the ANC establishment. But after years of corruption scandals, coalition instability, unemployment and service delivery failures, many South Africans appear less interested in party loyalty and more concerned with competence, accountability and trust. We speak to some of our listeners and contributors as we unpack who they think should have succeeded the president.

Listeners Roundtable: if Ramaphosa had resigned last week who should have been his successor?

For generations, society has shaped attraction differently for men and women. Men are often told to value beauty and youth, while women are encouraged to seek stability, protection and security. Some argue this is rooted in biology, that women naturally prioritise safety because historically pregnancy made them more vulnerable and dependent on support. Others believe these ideas are outdated social constructs that continue to reinforce unhealthy power dynamics in modern relationships.
But in today’s world, where women are increasingly financially independent and gender roles are evolving, are people still dating according to survival instincts? What does “dating down” even mean anymore? Is it about money, ambition, education, emotional intelligence or social status? And why do some relationships attract criticism when one partner appears to have “settled”? To help us unpack this conversation we speak to Marriage and Relationship Coach, Luzuko Nobongoza and Life coach,NLP practitioner and relationship coach, Coach Tsholo.

For generations, society has shaped attraction differently for men and women. Men are often told to value beauty and youth, while women are encouraged to seek stability, protection and security. Some argue this is rooted in biology, that women naturally prioritise safety because historically pregnancy made them more vulnerable and dependent on support. Others believe these ideas are outdated social constructs that continue to reinforce unhealthy power dynamics in modern relationships. But in today&rsquo;s world, where women are increasingly financially independent and gender roles are evolving, are people still dating according to survival instincts? What does &ldquo;dating down&rdquo; even mean anymore? Is it about money, ambition, education, emotional intelligence or social status? And why do some relationships attract criticism when one partner appears to have &ldquo;settled&rdquo;? To help us unpack this conversation we speak to Marriage and Relationship Coach, Luzuko Nobongoza and Life coach,NLP practitioner and relationship coach, Coach Tsholo.

Navigating a relationship when your partner earns less is there a way to building love while ‘dating down’

Communication is something many of us take for granted until a child struggles to say their first words, pronounce certain sounds, or express themselves clearly. Yet despite how common speech and language difficulties can be, many families still face stigma, shame and harmful myths, with some children unfairly labelled as “slow”, “lazy” or simply told they will “grow out of it.”

But speech and language disorders can affect a child’s confidence, learning, behaviour and social development if left unaddressed. We are in conversation with Speech language therapist and audiologist,  Dr Xoli Mazibuko as we unpack the myths and misconceptions surrounding speech disorders in children, how to recognise the warning signs early, and when it may be time to seek professional help.

Communication is something many of us take for granted until a child struggles to say their first words, pronounce certain sounds, or express themselves clearly. Yet despite how common speech and language difficulties can be, many families still face stigma, shame and harmful myths, with some children unfairly labelled as &ldquo;slow&rdquo;, &ldquo;lazy&rdquo; or simply told they will &ldquo;grow out of it.&rdquo;
But speech and language disorders can affect a child&rsquo;s confidence, learning, behaviour and social development if left unaddressed. We are in conversation with Speech language therapist and audiologist,&nbsp; Dr Xoli Mazibuko as we unpack the myths and misconceptions surrounding speech disorders in children, how to recognise the warning signs early, and when it may be time to seek professional help.

Stigma and myths around speech disorders and how to spot them in your children.

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