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Every woman has a story. A story of courage. Of resilience. Of sacrifice. Of becoming. Behind every achievement is a journey few get to see. The setbacks. The lessons. The moments that changed everything. This Women's Month, we're going beyond the titles... Beyond the accolades... Beyond what the world already knows. Welcome to HerStory Uncovered. Today's guest: Manaileng Maphike - Founder and Man...

Puseletso crafts engaging narratives that have captivated audiences on TikTok, which are then published in book form. She joins Jodell to chat about her journey and how she got her TikTok videos turned into a book. Puseletso also leaves behind some encouraging words for young creatives - to keep pushing. 

Zama has been accepted into a university in another city. She has a place in student residence, which would allow her to fully experience campus life, make new friends, and be closer to her classes. However, her aunt lives just 20 minutes from campus and has offered her a free place to stay. Living with her aunt would save thousands of rand each year, but it would come with house rules, a long com...

Should she stay or should she go?

When are you allowed to introduce someone as your partner?

Njabulo presented a moral dilemma. He got offered a new job with better pay and more benefits, as well as flexibility but his current workplace has been there for him since the beginning, and his team is currently in the middle of a project - if he leaves now, his team will suffer. What should he do?

Elections are happening on the 4th of November, and Amahle Jax  (Jaxx of all trades) posted a video inspired by a social media trend where people speak about what they believe is absolutely worth the money, no matter what, and this video is so important because it is a reminder of what we should remember when we decide who we are voting for. So here is what we want to know - what kind of Sout...

Should he tell her?

Nishka is a 23-year-old content creator and third-year LLB student from Johannesburg, South Africa. She loves creating content around beauty, lifestyle, business, and everyday moments while balancing university and entrepreneurship. Nishka is passionate about inspiring others through authentic storytelling, creativity, and showing that you can pursue your dreams while building a life you love.

WTF WAS THAT: 19:05 - 19:30Ariana Grande is taking legal action against unknown hackers she says stole and leaked her private, unreleased material. According to the lawsuit, hackers accessed the digital accounts of people on her team - including producers, photographers, and other collaborators - to steal unreleased songs, private photos, and behind-the-scenes videos. Now we want to find out...

Bob lives in a five-person commune where his roommate’s loud, late-night intimate noises are keeping the rest of the house awake and creating an awkward living environment. He completely dismisses the complaints. He defends the noise as "sounds of passion" and argues that intimacy shouldn't have a volume limit. The house is split on how to handle it. Some residents feel it's wrong...

Many parents spend years sacrificing for their children without expecting anything in return. From her perspective, family should help family, especially during difficult times. Asking for the money back may feel disrespectful or as though George is placing money above their relationship. She may also be struggling financially and genuinely unable to repay him.

I was reading about a man who was finally arrested after being on the run for 11 years… then I found out a family member is in prison. Life really has a way of turning headlines into something deeply personal.

Lisa is a working mom who feels torn after her sister accused her of being a terrible mother for missing school events and considering sending her child to boarding school. She says every sacrifice has been about creating a better future for her kids — but now she’s asking:  Can providing for your children ever mean you’re not present enough?

South Africa’s Home Affairs department is tightening marriage rules after uncovering hundreds of suspected fraudulent marriages allegedly used to secure residency and citizenship. Officials are calling for all marriages involving foreign nationals to take place at Home Affairs offices to prevent abuse of the system.

New Zealand soul sensation TEEKS joins us ahead of his one-night-only Cape Town show this August. We chat about his musical journey, emotional storytelling, and what fans can expect when he takes the stage.

Businesses are tightening security as counterfeit banknotes become more common, reminding everyone to double-check cash before accepting it.

The annual #67000Litres Challenge is calling on South Africans to cook nutritious soup for communities in need, helping Chefs with Compassion reach a major milestone of 10 million meals served since 2020.

Poppy's tenant keeps missing rent payments after a difficult divorce and ongoing financial struggles. While Poppy feels for her situation, she also relies on the rental income to pay her own bills. Should she keep giving her more time, or is it time to put her own finances first?

After two and a half years together, Chantarelle opened Instagram and discovered her boyfriend had proposed to another woman. He broke up with her soon after and even asked for the apartment he bought her back. Months later, she's still heartbroken and is considering telling his wife they were together before the engagement.

Someone attended a funeral over the weekend where photographers and videographers captured mourners crying and emotional moments throughout the service. Is documenting a funeral acceptable, or does it cross the line?

A man says the woman asked him out, so he believes she should pay. His friends insist the man should always pick up the bill. Who do you agree with? 

A Capita South Africa employee has lost his Labour Court bid after being dismissed for claiming his dog, named "Hitler", was trained to bark at and bite only Black people. The court ruled his racist remarks destroyed workplace trust and upheld his dismissal, saying racism cannot be excused as a joke.

Zama's husband fired her from the family business after accusing her of spending work hours shopping, running errands, taking long coffee breaks and chatting instead of working. He offered to support her as a housewife, but she refused, saying she enjoys being in the office.  Was he justified in firing an underperforming employee, or did he cross the line by mixing business with marriage?