5 Mid Mornings

The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation joins us for a conversation about how the violence of the past correlates with GBV. The organisation also prioritises Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services in communities that have been identified as GBV hotspots. Gender Assistant, Lindokuhle Malambe also explains the role that survivors play in researching GBV.

You are more productive when you are single.

What would you NEVER want to change about yourself?

Claudia Moruzzi, a multi-talented performer who started dancing at a young age, exploring various genres and styles.   After studying musical theatre, Claudia made her mark in the professional world of theatre, television, and voice overs.   Always up for a new challenge, she discovered a passion for pole dance and quickly excelled, competing both locally and internationally.   But...

what is something you would want to change about yourself?

Listening and watching murder documentaries to relax is completely normal.

In a conversation about AI, Natalie Maracich from Audere Africa, tells us all about the HealthPulse apps available, as well as the South African health chatbot - Coach Mpilo. As collaborators of the chatbot AIMEE, the organisation also seeks to introduce AI tools in the fight against GBV.

Engagement rings are overrated, you don’t need one to prove commitment

Which topic could you talk about for hours without ever getting bored?

You don’t need to meet your partner’s family for the relationship to be valid.

What’s a smell that instantly takes you back to your childhood?

The 5 Mid Mornings team is an extremely talented group of people, however it's safe to say that one of the talents Producer Mike does not have is the ability to spell. Stephanie Be and Yonaka Theledi put his “dyslexia” to the ultimate test. Spell the word correctly OR get waxed. This is the first ever 5 Mid Mornings Spelling-Bikini-Wax. A spelling bee where if the word is spelt wrong,...

Speaking directly to the youth of South Africa, Head of the Programme Marizaan Bredenkamp explains what mentorship at the organisation looks like. We also learn about the impact of the substance abuse support groups and other mental health efforts in several communities. Additionally, we get an understanding of the organisation's efforts to curb youth unemployment.

What’s the one piece of advice you’d give your younger self about relationships?

If you care about your relationship, you shouldn’t wear things your partner doesn’t like.

What’s your “I can’t prove it, but I know I’m right” belief?

National Coordinator at the National Shelter Movement of South Africa, Anisa Moosa tells us how the organization helps survivors reclaim their dignity and the importance of research in combating GBV-F. We get a closer look into the step-by-step process from reaching out to NSMSA to getting sheltered. 

What’s the call you made that shaped your life in the best way? So looking back, what decision changed your life for the better?

Heading the D20 initiative at the National Council of & for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), Andrew Hofmeyr gives us a peak into the global G20 efforts for the differently-abled community through the D20. Andrew gives us an understanding of how families can support their impaired loved ones and how society can do better to reframe our conversations.

Imagine there’s a truth machine that can’t hide anything, what’s the first thing you’d want to know? What’s the 1 question you would ask?

Pets aren’t “children.” Stop talking about them like they are.