South Africa’s Department of Health has launched a revolutionary wellness vending machine that provides a variety of wellness products, focusing on contraceptive options.

The machine operates through a unique three-step system where callers dial a toll-free number and receive guidance from a healthcare professional on contraceptive options. Once the caller selects a contraceptive, they receive a code to input into the vending machine to access their chosen option.

The project aims to empower young girls and women to manage their reproductive health and avoid unplanned pregnancies while eliminating the possibility of judgmental attitudes from healthcare practitioners.

Joining us to talk about this is the Co-Chairperson of the South African National Aids Council, Steve Letsike.

South Africa’s Department of Health has launched a revolutionary wellness vending machine that provides a variety of wellness products, focusing on contraceptive options.
The machine operates through a unique three-step system where callers dial a toll-free number and receive guidance from a healthcare professional on contraceptive options. Once the caller selects a contraceptive, they receive a code to input into the vending machine to access their chosen option.
The project aims to empower young girls and women to manage their reproductive health and avoid unplanned pregnancies while eliminating the possibility of judgmental attitudes from healthcare practitioners.
Joining us to talk about this is the Co-Chairperson of the South African National Aids Council, Steve Letsike.

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Wellness vending machines being piloted in SA

As we mark Stress Awareness in the month of April, a time dedicated to healthcare professionals and health promotion experts across the country joining forces to increase public awareness about the modern stress epidemic.

According to a survey by Ipsos World Mental Health, 70% of South Africans have faced stress levels that make it difficult to cope with life’s demands and more than half reported feeling so stressed that they were unable to attend work over the last year

In a country where poverty and unemployment rates remain stubbornly high, access to mental health services and support can often be scarce, exacerbating feelings of hopelessness. We spoke to Dr. Keitumetse Mashego, Clinical & Sports Psychologist

As we mark Stress Awareness in the month of April, a time dedicated to healthcare professionals and health promotion experts across the country joining forces to increase public awareness about the modern stress epidemic.
According to a survey by Ipsos World Mental Health, 70% of South Africans have faced stress levels that make it difficult to cope with life’s demands and more than half reported feeling so stressed that they were unable to attend work over the last year
In a country where poverty and unemployment rates remain stubbornly high, access to mental health services and support can often be scarce, exacerbating feelings of hopelessness. We spoke to Dr. Keitumetse Mashego, Clinical &amp; Sports Psychologist

A nation too stressed to cope with life’s demands

Multi Award winning Swati artist ZaiMarn crosses genre bounds, from Reggae to Hip-hop, he’s one to watch out! With a career that spans over a decade, his musical journey started off with dance where his dance crew was well known for their moves and winning competitions after competitions.

One of the competition prizes was a record deal and like the saying goes “the rest is history” his recent body of work, “Quero Fumar” and “So Much” are a true definition of a united Africa, with features from different countries

He joins us on the line

Multi Award winning Swati artist ZaiMarn crosses genre bounds, from Reggae to Hip-hop, he’s one to watch out! With a career that spans over a decade, his musical journey started off with dance where his dance crew was well known for their moves and winning competitions after competitions.
One of the competition prizes was a record deal and like the saying goes “the rest is history” his recent body of work, “Quero Fumar” and “So Much” are a true definition of a united Africa, with features from different countries
He joins us on the line

ZaiMarn populating radio waves with his new body of work

True or false? “Pretty privilege and skin tone can give way to more popularity, higher grades, more positive work reviews, and career advancement. People who are considered pretty are more likely to be hire” – There is some level of truth to this

People who are conventionally attractive are often treated differently, treated better, than people who aren't. That's "pretty privilege."

While some say that they are color-blind when it comes to race, it's hard to deny that many people not only see colour but they also use it as a way to judge or determine someone’s character.

Colourism and pretty privilege are not often mentioned as influencing societal advancement, however,  various academic studies have demonstrated the connection.

To further unpack we talk to Dr. Keitumetse Mashego, Clinical & Sports Psychologist

True or false? “Pretty privilege and skin tone can give way to more popularity, higher grades, more positive work reviews, and career advancement. People who are considered pretty are more likely to be hire” – There is some level of truth to this
People who are conventionally attractive are often treated differently, treated better, than people who aren't. That's "pretty privilege."
While some say that they are color-blind when it comes to race, it's hard to deny that many people not only see colour but they also use it as a way to judge or determine someone’s character.
Colourism and pretty privilege are not often mentioned as influencing societal advancement, however,  various academic studies have demonstrated the connection.
To further unpack we talk to Dr. Keitumetse Mashego, Clinical &amp; Sports Psychologist

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