5 Mid Mornings

What is the small thing that makes you feel rich? Like adding extra cheese to the burger?

In the face of the high unemployment rate in Mzansi, Siyabonga Africa is helping the youth gain work experience through the Siyasebenza Programme. Speaking to the Programme Coordinator, Lungile Nhlapo, we also get details of how to access mentorship through the Siyakhula Programme.

It’s okay to leave without saying goodbye to everyone.

There’s a psychological term that’s become really popular over the past few years. We all know what triggers are, those things that set off stress, anxiety, or difficult emotions. But the opposite of a trigger… is something called a glimmer.   What are the small, ordinary things that bring you joy?

Who had a huge impact on your life, but probably has no idea? (Teacher, parents, sibling, colleague, someone who gave you a chance, someone you follow on social media, a coach)

“Follow your passion” is terrible career advice.

Should child free zones exist?

Social Worker at the Intake Unit, Kayla Williams brings us a conversation about the capacity of the Residential Programme as well as the impact of Economic Empowerment for survivors. We further unpack the centre's GBV Hub - which is a resource for all survivors and not just residents - and some of its benefits for survivors.

Do you genuinely believe that you can be close friends with an ex, or does that always cause problems?

If you’re constantly posting your partner on social media, I immediately assume that you’re not happy!

What are words that just don't hit the same in English?

Attorney at Women's Legal Centre, Khensani Motileni gives an overview of the services provided by the centre. We get an understanding of how the organisation deals with unregistered customary marriages in claims cases and that more can be done to protect women's rights.

What constitutes a long term relationship?

A couple divided the internet after revealing they have a “full transparency rule,” meaning they share phone passwords and social media logins. Half the internet called it healthy honesty. The other half called it toxic surveillance. In a relationship, is sharing passwords a sign of trust, or a sign that there isn’t any?

Stephanie Be sat down with the hugely talented Ben Rodrigues to chat about the inspiration behind his brand new single "Hazel Eyes". He explains that the inspiration behind the song came at a time he was away from his partner, on tour and longing for her Hazel Eyes.

The Story: A TikTok therapist says there are two kinds of people: those who feel intense pressure to reply to messages immediately, and those who happily leave texts unread for days. She claims it’s one of the biggest sources of modern friendship conflict. When you get a message, do you feel like you MUST reply straight away, or are you comfortable taking your time?

In South Africa, Justice Desk Africa stands by survivors of GBV in their pursuit for justice. Speaking to us is Senior Programme Coordinator, Clarice Louw. We learn about the Mbokodo Programme - for women - as well as the iNtsika yeThemba project - addressing toxic masculinity as a contributing factor of GBV.

A friend of mine lent her neighbour a really good quality blender for a party they were hosting. A few days later it was returned looking clean and normal. Months later, when she went to use it again, she realised it wasn’t actually her original blender at all. The neighbour had broken the expensive one and quietly replaced it with a much cheaper model, hoping she wouldn’t notice. If y...

With half of South Africa's Clubfoot cases going untreated, CEO and Founder of STEPS, Karen Moss joins us for a deep dive into her editorial. We unpack the consequences of unreliable data in the country's disability data and a surveillance approach that could remedy that issue.

A woman in New York went viral this week after her date left his phone open and she saw his ChatGPT history. It turned out he wasn't just using it for work; he was using AI to write all his texts to her, including the deep, emotional ones.   Question of the Day: If you found out the person you were falling for was using AI to write their "deep" romantic messages to you, would you feel betraye...

Is it acceptable to open and start snacking on a bag of chips or a drink in the grocery store before you've paid for it, as long as you intend to scan the empty wrapper at the till?

A woman made headlines for sending her friends a "calendar invite" three months in advance just to grab coffee, sparking a debate about whether adult friendships have become "too scheduled" and business-like.   The Question: Has "scheduling" killed the fun of friendship? Do you prefer a friend who texts "I'm outside, come out" or a friend who sends a calendar invite for a Tuesday in three wee...

Advocate Mary Taylor walks us through the police station and into the courtroom for survivors who reach out to the organisation. We also learn that some courts are starting to specialize in GBV cases and prioritize survivors' ability to be protected by the law.

The Story: After being "ghosted" following three expensive dates, a man decided he wasn't going to take the "silent treatment" lying down. He sent the woman an actual invoice for his half of the dinners and drinks, totaling about R2,500. He claimed that since she "terminated the trial period without notice," she should reimburse the investment. She shared the invoice online to mock him, but surpri...

People are getting way too comfortable cancelling plans over very minor things I’m all for people advocating for their needs and taking care of themselves. But people are getting way too comfortable cancelling plans over very minor things. Not feeling like leaving the house, not wanting to drive ten minutes, deciding last minute that it’s too much. That’s inconsiderate, especiall...