Feel Good: Rethabile Lechela

Every scar tells a story. Some are visible, while others are hidden beneath smiles, silence and the pressure to "be strong." For many young people, struggles with anxiety, depression, peer pressure and self-harm are carried alone because they don't feel they have a safe space to speak. A community…

The pressure that comes with being the generational curse breaker - divorce or lack of marriage

They say it only takes one person to change the trajectory of an entire family. But what happens when you're that person? The one expected to earn the degree, build the wealth, heal the trauma, support everyone financially, and create opportunities that previous generations never had. Being the so-…

Grief after losing a spouse: How to create the life you want after losing a spouse

Whether your relationship lasted a few years or a lifetime, the absence left behind after losing a partner can feel overwhelming. The routines, conversations, and dreams you shared suddenly change, leaving many people trying to navigate a new reality without the person they loved. How do we cope wi…

Women in STEM & Entrepreneurship

Education has always been one of the most powerful tools for creating opportunity but for many young people, access to quality support, mentorship, and exposure can determine whether their potential is realised. Today, we’re speaking to a young leader who is passionate about changing that narrative…

How to get parents to understand accountability

When we talk about parenting in Black families, certain stereotypes often dominate the conversation. We've all heard phrases like "Black parents don't apologise," "Children must be seen and not heard," or "Because I said so." While these sayings don't represent every family, they have shaped how ma…

What's happening in your city: The Don Mattera Obituary

We remember the life and legacy of Don Mattera, who was a towering figure in South African literature, journalism and cultural history. Known affectionately as Bra Don, Mattera was a poet, activist and storyteller whose work captured the pain, resilience and dreams of a nation living under aparthei…

Zimbabwe’s political landscape: Zimbabwe bill to scrap presidential elections sparks backlash

Zimbabwe’s political landscape has been dramatically reshaped after President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed constitutional amendments that could see him remain in office until 2030 — a move that has reignited debate about democracy, constitutional reform, and the future of leadership in the country. Th…

Public Protector's findings challenge DA's governance claims in Cape Town

Politics is often shaped by decisions made in boardrooms and behind closed doors, but the consequences of those decisions are experienced every day by ordinary citizens - in their homes, their communities, and in their access to basic services. Today, we are in conversation with Political Analyst T…

Weekend Sport Wrap

We are hanging out with Sport Commentator and YouTuber, Babsie Kutlwana as she gives us a wrap of all the sporting news over the past week.

Why liking your family is more difficult than loving them

Loving your family is often an unconditional or biological instinct, but liking them is difficult because it requires sharing similar values, enjoying their personality traits, and actually wanting to spend time together. We are in conversation with Life Coach and Mentor, Goodnews Cadogan  as we un…