Life With Lebang (New)

The second trimester of pregnancy is what some would call, the golden hour. Mommy has less fatigue, and a renewed abundance of energy and excitement has swooped in. Listen in as Lebang Kgosana shares some changes, and what to expect at the 6-month mark. Make the most of this time and most importantly, enjoy your pregnancy!

Pt 2 - This is the story of a young South African woman and how she turned her life upside down. Kentse Badirwang, founder of Pelegi Movement NGO, chats with Lebang Kgosana about her book, 'Kattey’s Arrow'. Her story is a testimony to life after surviving GBV and other forms of abuse. A real peep into the suffering that many South Africans live with.

Pt 1 - Have you heard the saying "trust your gut?" In this episode of LifeWiithLebang, Lebang Kgosana dives into why humans ignore red flags in friendships, relationships, and in the workplace. Sometimes we ignore our gut... and watch as the red flag gets redder and redder and redder!

Pt 2 - Procter & Gamble communications has joined forces with UNICEF to rebuild 5 schools in KwaZulu-Natal, following the looting and unrest in July 2021. Lebang Kgosana chats to Cassie Jaganyi about this exciting building project involving the community in KZN.

Pt 1 - Congratulations mommy, you're expecting a baby! When is the right time to share the good news? Is any time tea time? Who do you tell first? How do you tell them? Should you share this on social media? Join Lebang Kgosana in episode 19 of Life with Lebang, so you can decide when the time is right to share the good news.

Pt 2 - Imagine being in a life-threatening crisis, calling for help, and being unable to tell the operator what's happening - because you are deaf. South Africa has a deaf community of more than 4 million people. CEO of DeafTouch, Claybourne Appies, talks to Lebang Kgosana about the solutions that DeafTouch offers with the use of technology in designing, creating and hosting advanced communication...

Pt 1 - At the start of every new year, comes the oh so exciting "back to school" phase. A time for new parents to start a journey that will haunt them for the next 18 years! Lebang Kgosana shares some advice for parents on finding the right school for your child. Good luck mom and dad!

Pt 2 - Introducing Jabulani and Zanele Dlamini from Lingomso Foundation. Based in Thembisa, east of Johannesburg, the married couple speak about their shared journey of "filling in the gap" of parentless children, and also giving them positive role models to look up to.

Pt 1 - It's not every day that social media gives you a gem of knowledge! Lebang Kgosana shares how to live a better life, from the most toxic place of all - TWITTER... and how to stop robbing yourself of happiness.

Pt 1 - t's not every day that social media gives you a gem of knowledge! Lebang Kgosana shares how to live a better life, from the most toxic place of all - TWITTER... and how to stop robbing yourself of happiness.

Pt 2 - Meet Ntokozo Khumalo from Impilo Foundation. She shares with us some of the amazing work they do with young girls in and around the East Rand of Johannesburg. The Impilo Foundation focuses not only on helping them for a moment, but changing their whole mindset... and hopefully their whole lives.

Pt 1 - Who you gonna call...?! When you get ghosted? Lebang Kgosana unpacks what to do "when the people you choose don't choose you."

Pt 2 - Meet Michee Atatala, a young Congolese man living in South Africa and giving back to his community in Turrfontein. Lebang Kgosana chats to Michee about his journey of giving homeless children a purpose, after being inspired by the late rapper, Nipsey Hussle. Michee takes matters into his own hands by teaching these children some new skills.

Pt 1 - "You owe it to yourself to save yourself." Lebang Kgosana speaks about a type of Stockholm Syndrome, and what keeps us from leaving toxic relationships.

Pt 2 - "We are not victims, we are survivors." Lebang Kgosana speaks to Onthatile Mokoena, as she brings us into the world of SHOUT-IT-OUT and the wonderful work they do for survivors of gender-based violence, and the education of young women and children around healthcare and HIV/AIDS.

Pt 1 - Emotional abuse can happen in many places - the home and even the workplace. Lebang unpacks the traits of emotionally abusive relationships, and she shares advice on how to set boundaries to avoid being isolated from your family and friends.

Pt 2 - Lebang Kgosana is joined by Refilwe Pieterse, as she shares her journey on giving children the ability to be there for themselves - no matter the hurdles.

Pt 1 - How can we improve the mindset of the young black mind? Great Poroza has some answers! Lebang Kgosana speaks to Thato Moatlhodi, who challenges all the norms - from the way school is run, to gender norms... teaching the children today the skills of tomorrow.

Pt 2- There's nothing better than community... Lebang Kgosana shares our mission as South Africans on the journey of helping others.

Pt 1 - 70% of black households in South Africa are fatherless. Lebang pleads for a call for action to all absent fathers as she unpacks the benefits of growing up with a present father. It is time to step up and stop normalising fatherless households.

Pt 2 - “We read to know we're not alone.” Meet Thami Sibenya, tutor at the Atlegang bana foundation based in Dobsonville Soweto. They aim to uplift the minds of children by tutoring them on weekends and teaching them to read and improve their education.

Pt 1 - If you don't know a toxic friend you are probably the toxic friend! Lebang speaks about the warnings signs of how to spot a toxic relationship.

Pt 2 - #ThisIsUs South Africa! Lebang Kgosana speaks to youth impactors Lakheni Mduba and Mduduzi Mahlangu about their NPO, African Ladder. African Ladder gives back to the community and impacts the youth by offering free 'R.E 5' lessons to those who want to enter the financial sector.

Pt 1 - It's time to change the perception and stereotypes around contraception... male contraception to be exact! Lebang cuts the stigma of birth control as she challenges males to be the ones to use contraceptives too. Listen in for some ways in which gents can take responsibility for sex.

Pt 2 - Meet Jo Bodiba, an eventing guru and mix DJ, who also wants to make South Africa a better country. In her chat with Lebang, they challenge what should be considered "normal", by breaking the shackles of ignorance around periods. Join Jo as she unpacks some of the meaningful work she does with the pad run.