Better Together with Ntombi M

We are currently in Eye Care Awareness Month, which runs from 23 September to 18 October, shining a spotlight on the importance of looking after our eye health. There are growing concerns around the global rise in myopia, particularly among children and young people, and the increased risk of serious conditions such as retinal detachment.

Shatadi Kganyago is a PR professional whose research looks at how cultural diversity shapes communication in South African workplaces.   Her research explores how differences in language, values and communication styles can influence the way colleagues understand and engage with one another.   As we close off Heritage Month, we’re looking at how we can better understand and embrace...

If you witnessed a crime, would you be a whistleblower and speak up, or would you choose to look the other way and stay silent?

Why can a SASSA grant be stopped when there’s money in a beneficiary’s bank account?

Coming up on After Dark With Kayise, we unpack Episodes 3 and 4 with Kayise Nqgula. Episode 3 looks at gender-based violence, accountability and rehabilitation through Tumelo Mabena’s personal journey from perpetrator to confronting his actions. Episode 4 explores infertility, pregnancy loss, grief, faith and hope, with Khumo Ngwenya, Pastor Jerry Zwane and Karabo Zwane. Watch the full conve...

What’s your experience with road rage, and how calm are you on the road when another driver provokes you?

Sekunjalo Sign Language Centre is an NPO in Diepsloot using South African Sign Language to help bridge the gap between the Deaf and hearing communities. The centre was founded by Tembisa Mdudi, who is making sign language more accessible by offering free training to members of the public, community members and ECD teachers.   The bigger goal is to create a more inclusive community where Deaf...

She became my whole world, and I invested everything I had into our relationship, how do I heal?

How did you heal from that romantic relationship that really broke you?

Winnie Ntshaba has returned to SABC1’s soapie Generations: The Legacy. Twelve years after leaving the show, she is stepping back into the iconic role of Khethiwe Buthelezi. She had already built experience in theatre and appeared in productions including Jozi Streets, Yesterday and Shreds and Dreams before landing the role that would make her a household name. Khethiwe’s journey from a...

Joburg is buzzing this weekend! We chat to Belu Mabandla, Executive Head: Destination Marketing & Events at the Johannesburg Tourism Company, about the tourism impact of Joy of Jazz and the Proteas vs Australia ODI, and what visitors can explore while they’re in the city

September is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a time to encourage women to prioritise screening and learn more about preventing cervical cancer. Screening can help detect changes in the cells of the cervix and identify cervical cancer at an early stage, often before symptoms appear.

 What’s something that’s completely normal in your relationship, but other people might find unusual?

What does self-defence mean in South African law and when can it become a criminal offence?

How did you find out you were being cheated on, and when you found out, did you leave immediately or did you stay?

Ntombi and your listeners, am I being selfish, or is it reasonable for me to want my wife and children to prioritise spending some family time with me too?

 How do you handle rejection, in any area of your life?

As we continue our build-up to the 2026 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, we’re joined in studio by pianist, composer and educator Yonela Mnana. Yonela has become an important voice in South African jazz, with a musical journey shaped by his work as a performer, composer and collaborator. His music draws from jazz while reflecting his own experiences, influences and South African musical heritage....

I would like to believe that I am fairly healthy but one thing that consistently knocks my body is Tonsillitis.

Some conversations make us laugh, some make us think, and others make us look at life a little differently. After Dark with Kayise creates space for those conversations - honest, vulnerable and deeply human. Kayise Ngqula started the podcast in 2020, and over the years it has grown into a platform for conversations around the experiences that shape us - from identity and healing to parenting, rela...

Anneline Mathiba is an albinism advocate, model, actress, presenter and founder of Proud Albinism, a platform that uses modelling, entertainment and awareness to create visibility and confidence for people living with albinism.   Through her advocacy, Anneline works to challenge misconceptions, tackle stigma and highlight the realities faced by people with albinism.   She has also used h...

Should South Africa bring back the death penalty?

September celebrates Heritage Month, a time to reflect on and celebrate the history, culture and traditions that make us who we are. Mothong African Heritage is dedicated to preserving and celebrating our African heritage, keeping our stories, culture and traditions alive for generations to come.

I found out recently that my 18 year old daughter is not biologically mine.

The safety of women remains a serious concern in South Africa, with women continuing to face the threat of violence simply while going about their daily lives. This comes amid the discovery of the bodies of four women in Kempton Park over the past two months. While police have not confirmed that the deaths are linked, the similarities in the cases have prompted a dedicated multidisciplinary invest...