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Over 52% of Gen Z and young professionals are looking at management roles and saying, "No thanks, keep it." They call it "conscious unbossing," but let's call it what it actually is—spotting a scam before you sign the contract. The Reality: Climbing the traditional corporate ladder used to be the ultimate prize. Now? Young professionals look at middle management and see a trap. You are stuck...

Benzene in popular skincare brand? Separating skincare science from internet hysteria An article tackling the viral panic surrounding a popular skincare brand and benzene explains that the concern is limited strictly to acne treatments containing benzoyl peroxide (BPO), which can naturally degrade into benzene over time when exposed to high heat or long storage. Despite internet rumours and class-...

Today on Culture Shift, we’re looking at how friendship is becoming just as important as romantic relationships in many people’s lives. While romance was once seen as the main foundation for adulthood, more young people are now investing deeply in friendships and chosen communities as key sources of support, identity, and stability. Research shows that many people rate close friendship...

Often the hardest part of the job isn’t the work itself, but acting like you’re fine while you’re not staying upbeat, polite, and “professional” even when you’re tired, stressed, or overwhelmed. This emotional masking, where what you show doesn’t match what you feel, can be draining and is linked to stress, exhaustion, and burnout. After hours of holding i...

It's Youth Month and as we honor the strength and legacy of the youth of '76; in this golden jubilee, we look at the generational strides made by the youth of today. Yonaka goes on campuses and asks students about what they believe makes their generation unique.

It's Youth Day and an organisation making a difference for matric students is Save the Dance. We are joined by Founder, Troy Molaiwa, for a conversation about some of the challenges faced by the organisation, but more importantly, the efforts from the organisation to mentor and support students beyond their Matric Dance.

Tyla joined Future for a live performance of “Game Time” at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles. In this episode, we revisit the performance and what it means for Tyla to take the global stage at one of the biggest sporting events in the world.

Cristiano Ronaldo says the 2026 World Cup will likely be his last, setting up a potential final chapter in his legendary career. At 41, he’s still chasing both the World Cup trophy and 1,000 career goals. In this episode, we ask whether he still needs a World Cup to complete his legacy—or if he’s already done enough.

Work friendships are easy when everyone is on the same level—but what happens when one person gets the promotion, recognition, or opportunity both of you wanted? In this episode of Real Talk No Filter, we ask whether workplace friendships can survive success, competition, and office politics.

For years, success was often measured by status, wealth, job titles, and material achievements. But as priorities continue to evolve, many people are redefining what it means to truly "make it." In this episode of Culture Shift, we explore whether the traditional markers of success are giving way to new values like peace of mind, work-life balance, flexibility, personal fulfillment, and time for t...

Alleviating economic pressure with the hopes that this will help curb GBV - that's the objective of some of the programmes and services offered by Gender Links. We are joined by Director of Programmes Tabetha Kanengoni, who explains the Voice and Choice Summit as well as the support needed for the Southern Africa Gender Barometer that the organisation produces annually.