Being diagnosed with cancer and being a survivor is an emotional experience. Some people may go through a period of grief before being able to accept their diagnosis. Others may become depressed and anxious.

With more than 30% of cancer patients diagnosed with depression, the South African Society of Psychiatrists calls on National Cancer Survivors Day (4 June), for greater awareness of patients suffering from mental health disorders.

Guest: Dr Michelle King - Specialist Psychiatrist and Member of the South African Society of Psychiatrists

Being diagnosed with cancer and being a survivor is an emotional experience. Some people may go through a period of grief before being able to accept their diagnosis. Others may become depressed and anxious.
With more than 30% of cancer patients diagnosed with depression, the South African Society of Psychiatrists calls on National Cancer Survivors Day (4 June), for greater awareness of patients suffering from mental health disorders.
Guest: Dr Michelle King - Specialist Psychiatrist and Member of the South African Society of Psychiatrists

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Health Feature: Depression among Cancer Survivors

Last week Monday we received a call from Nyaniso telling us the story of how his brother was swindled out of more than 6-thousand-rands by fake prophets.They promised to triple his money, but at the end he was left with nothing.

Guest: Nazia Karrim - Head of product development at the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service

Guest: Dr Shahieda Jansen - UNISA Western Cape’s Deputy Director, Academic & ICT Support Services

Guest: Brigadier Attie Lamprecht –Section Head: Harmful Occult – related Practices, Bureau for Missing Persons and Crime Stop

Last week Monday we received a call from Nyaniso telling us the story of how his brother was swindled out of more than 6-thousand-rands by fake prophets. They promised to triple his money, but at the end he was left with nothing.
Guest: Nazia Karrim - Head of product development at the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service
Guest: Dr Shahieda Jansen - UNISA Western Cape’s Deputy Director, Academic &amp; ICT Support Services
Guest: Brigadier Attie Lamprecht –Section Head: Harmful Occult – related Practices, Bureau for Missing Persons and Crime Stop

Quick solution money scams and what to look out for

Many of you especially from the Northern Cape were not impressed by the explanation given by the Northern Cape Education Department regarding the food parcels they gave to the elderly at an event in Marydale. The issue was brought to our attention on the Open Line by Ronald who called in to question the criteria that was used to give food parcels to the elderly. So this morning we’ve invited the MEC for Education in the Northern Cape to give some clarity around some of the issues raised by Ronald.

GUEST: Ronald Februarie – Ward Councillor in Ward 2 for the Siyathemba Community Movement

GUEST: Priscilla Issacs – DA Member of the Provincial Legislature and spokesperson on Education 

Many of you especially from the Northern Cape were not impressed by the explanation given by the Northern Cape Education Department regarding the food parcels they gave to the elderly at an event in Marydale. The issue was brought to our attention on the Open Line by Ronald who called in to question the criteria that was used to give food parcels to the elderly. So this morning we’ve invited the MEC for Education in the Northern Cape to give some clarity around some of the issues raised by Ronald.
GUEST: Ronald Februarie – Ward Councillor in Ward 2 for the Siyathemba Community Movement
GUEST: Priscilla Issacs – DA Member of the Provincial Legislature and spokesperson on Education

Northern Cape Education Explaining giving food parcels to the elderly’

It’s that time of the week when we ease into the weekend with a musical treat, and today we introduce yet another South African talent. Keke Makhetha is an artist who does Afro House/Dance Music a combination of African and International Algorithms. The music he composes is about Love, Hope and the experiences of life. Keke Makhetha was born in Eastern Cape, Aliwal North, but is based in Johannesburg South Africa. 

Guest: Keke Makhetha - Afro House/Dance Music

It’s that time of the week when we ease into the weekend with a musical treat, and today we introduce yet another South African talent. Keke Makhetha is an artist who does Afro House/Dance Music a combination of African and International Algorithms. The music he composes is about Love, Hope and the experiences of life. Keke Makhetha was born in Eastern Cape, Aliwal North, but is based in Johannesburg South Africa. 
Guest: Keke Makhetha - Afro House/Dance Music

Health Feature: Depression among Cancer Survivors

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