Our regular contributor, conversationalist and woman advocate at Sisterhood Connect, Thobile "Tops" Mkhwanazi joined us to unpack a feeling almost everyone has experienced at some point: being excluded. Whether it's not being invited, being left out of conversations, or watching others move forward without you, exclusion can cut deeper than many people realise.

Research has shown that social rejection activates the same areas of the brain associated with physical pain, making the hurt feel very real. But does being left out define your worth, or is it an opportunity to re-evaluate the people and spaces you allow into your life? 

Our regular contributor, conversationalist and woman advocate at Sisterhood Connect, Thobile "Tops" Mkhwanazi joined us to unpack a feeling almost everyone has experienced at some point: being excluded. Whether it's not being invited, being left out of conversations, or watching others move forward without you, exclusion can cut deeper than many people realise.
Research has shown that social rejection activates the same areas of the brain associated with physical pain, making the hurt feel very real. But does being left out define your worth, or is it an opportunity to re-evaluate the people and spaces you allow into your life?&nbsp;

The Journal, with Mmatsheko Mosito is a human-interest platform that explores the stories shaping our world through a thoughtful, solutions-oriented lens.

The show brings together voices from across sectors in policy, agriculture, arts, health, youth development, and beyond to unpack issues that matter to everyday people.

With a distinct tone that is both grounded and reflective, The Journal goes beyond headlines to examine the deeper context, lived experiences, and long-term implications of today’s conversations.

It creates space for meaningful dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and perspective-building, while amplifying African voices and narratives on a global stage.

At its core, the show is about connection, connecting ideas to action, people to purpose, and audiences to a more conscious understanding of the world around them.

The Journal, with Mmatsheko Mosito is a human-interest platform that explores the stories shaping our world through a thoughtful, solutions-oriented lens.
The show brings together voices from across sectors in policy, agriculture, arts, health, youth development, and beyond&nbsp;to unpack issues that matter to everyday people.
With a distinct tone that is both grounded and reflective, The Journal goes beyond headlines to examine the deeper context, lived experiences, and long-term implications of today&rsquo;s conversations.
It creates space for meaningful dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and perspective-building, while amplifying African voices and narratives on a global stage.
At its core, the show is about connection, connecting ideas to action, people to purpose, and audiences to a more conscious understanding of the world around them.