Better Together with Ntombi M

My boyfriend of 19 years says I am not his wife or his mother when I hold him accountable.

A single father of a 9-year-old boy says the child has been raised by his grandmother since infancy. He claims the boy’s mother has never been involved or contributed financially. After struggling to find work since his release from prison, he approached the maintenance court but was asked to provide the mother’s employer details. He is seeking help to ensure she supports their child f...

Neo and Tshadi celebrate their love through song.

 Should parents post their children’s academic achievements on social media?

UN Women South Africa Multi-Country Office, in partnership with the Department of Higher Education and Training, has announced the launch of the 2026 South Africa Coding Boot Camp under the African Girls Can Code Initiative.   The 10-day camp runs from today until the 9th of July 2026 in Bloemfontein.   Over the ten days, participants will receive hands-on training in computational think...

 My relationship with my mother has historically been strained due to her long-term alcohol dependency.

Is it possible to love and care for someone and still cut them out of your life?

Judith Sephuma dubbed The Queen of Afro Jazz is a South African multi award winning artist of international standard. She is an acclaimed prolific and versatile singer with multiple platinum status selling albums.

What causes money to just disappear.

I developed a bad habit of cheating because I started drinking too much and I was working away from home.

Is R10 000 a month in pocket money age appropriate for a 14 year old?

Anonymous is a single mother struggling with a daughter who is addicted to drugs and is causing problems in the community. Her daughter has sold household items, refuses rehab, and believes this is the life she wants. Out of desperation to understand her, anonymous tried cocaine and ended up in hospital. She is now emotionally and mentally overwhelmed, with no support system, and she is trying to...

Hi Ntombi, my name is Mogowe Madia, and I’d like us to celebrate a young man whose work serves as an inspiration to us. His name name is Prof Tankiso Moloi — Executive Dean: College of Business and Economics at the University of Johannesburg, he recently completed his 10th Comrades Marathon and he also has a book launch on June 25; the book is titled ‘Artificial Intelligence for...

My husband told me another woman from his church asked for his hand in marriage — and according to their church, he cannot say no.

Do you prefer government or private schools?

Nthuse Foundation is an NPO in Cape Town committed to creating long-term, meaningful change in the lives of people with disabilities—particularly youth from disadvantaged communities.   The NPO builds on more than a decade of advocacy, skills development, and workplace inclusion efforts.   Today, they operate nationwide, offering accredited education programs, workplace readiness i...

A 43-year-old married man is struggling with conflict at home over his stepson, who is in matric and does no chores. He feels burdened by doing most of the housework and believes the boy should still contribute, even during exams. His wife disagrees, saying matric should be the priority. He feels disrespected and suspects the boy is acting out because he is not his biological father. Frustrated, h...

Do your children still do their house chores during exam season?

Brenda Mtambo the award-winning songstress is stepping into one of her most personal musical chapters yet with “Amahubo Ka Gogo”, a deeply personal live musical experience inspired by the hymns, spirituality,and songs that first introduced audiences to her extraordinary voice.

Mkhulu Manzolwandle gives a reading to one of our listeners.

 A 42-year-old mother of three reflects on how life took a different path after falling pregnant despite being a bright student with a bursary waiting for her. Now unemployed, she struggles with regret, wonders what could have been, and asks if others have ever felt the same way.

Njabulo requests a doctor to explain hormonal imbalance after her daughter was diagnosed, so parents can better understand the condition.

Tshepo Mohlala is the founder of TSHEPO, known for its premium denim, contemporary African luxury aesthetic, and commitment to craftsmanship, storytelling and what it means to build something rooted in purpose and authenticity in South Africa.

A married listener wants clarity on whether couples should attend the same church, as her husband sometimes changes churches and attends alone without discussing it with her.

As we commemorate Youth Day, we’re shining the spotlight on the voices of tomorrow. We are joined by a group of young men from Parktown Boys’ High School who are already exploring their passion for storytelling, broadcasting and podcasting, and dreaming big about the impact they hope to make in the media industry.