5 Mid Mornings

Fellow SAWIDian, Norma Mbele tells us how SAWID continues to support grassroot organisations in the fight against GBV. Norma tells us why it matters to hear from survivors and to what extent that GBV stems from systematic issues.

What is something you absolutely refuse to compromise on (quality/where you work/relationships)?

If it costs you your self-respect, it’s too expensive

What is something you learnt in the working world/work place that surprised you?

Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa (CHOC)CEO at CHOC, Hedley Lewis joins us for a breakdown of SILUAN, which is an acronym that parents can use to check on the health of their children as it pertains to cancer detection. We also get to learn about the impact on the families of CHOC patients.

If they wanted to, they would — and if they don’t, they’re showing you what matters.

What is something that is harder than it should be?

Challenge accepted – Musical Theatre with the cast of Chicago The 5 Mid Morning team is taking to the stage once again, this time we caught up with the cast of Chicago to learn the art of musical theatre. We asked the leads from the show Kiruna-Lind Devar who plays Roxie Hart and Samantha Peo who plays Velma Kelly to teach Stephanie Be and Yonaka Theledi a basic routine. Both Stephanie and Y...

GBV Helpline Consultant and Auxiliary Social Worker, Tina Magidela gives survivors a push to be brave and reach out to a GBV helpline and the kind of direct assistance they can expect to receive from the consultant on the other end of the line. Tina also gives a word to communities on how they can better deal with and talk about GBV.

What’s your toxic trait that you're kind of attached to/come to love/lowkey proud of?

People who fear being alone often choose the wrong partners.

What is the most trouble you ever got into with your parents/guardians?

In this conversation about local government elections with Regional Head of Programmes for Southern Africa, Wellington Radu, we learn why it matters for young people to show up and vote, not just register to vote. We get an overview of the programmes we can expect from Futurelect in 2026 and the Civic App.

What would you say you are above average at?

Public Displays of Affection are good and should be encouraged! We need to see more love in the world.

What’s a money decision you regret, but also hopefully learned from?

You should be dating for 3 years before you move in together.

As we wrap up Pride Month, we speak to the Director, Nicole Alexander about why the Pride Shelter Trust is the perfect safe haven for the LGBTQIA+ community in times of crisis. We learn all about the programmes offered to haven-seekers, particularly, the Employment Readiness Programme

What is something that has vastly improved your life?

What do you miss the most about being a little kid?

Association for the Physically Disabled_Greater Johannesburg (APD)Inclusivity in the workplace must be the concern of all institutions and in this episode of YB5 we are joined by Social Work Supervisor Meriam Malatji who tells us about APD's efforts to ensure that it happens. Along with eradicating stigma, the Association for the Physically Disabled is offering Home Based care services and a wheel...

What’s one hard truth about friendships that you’ve had to accept?

If you say something while angry and "in the heat of the moment" you can never take it back. Those are your true feelings.

What’s a piece of advice that sounds super cliche or overused, but it's 100% true?

At the age of 18 we should cancel gift giving, its too expensive!