NIGHT FALL

Buying a home is one of the largest purchases a person will make in their lifetime. Sometimes, buyers discover unpleasant ‘surprises’ about their new homes within weeks of moving in and do not know if they can take legal recourse on the defects that they have found. Although the voetstoots clause is designed to protect the seller, our South African case law and legislation provide for...

We understand the importance of great communication for a great relationship but how exactly can we communicate our sexual intimacy needs for greater sexual intimacy. How can we ask for what we want?   Guest on the line: Dr Mariam Khan is a natural medicine doctor registered with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa. She is also a consultant to NPOs, and researcher in the fie...

    The AV industry is a significant contributor to both economic and cultural components of South Africa. The following points briefly outline some of the most salient contributions to our economy.   Guest on the line: Gugulethu G. Xaba of Amandla Omnotho who is our Entrepreneurial and enterprise development Mentor for supporting this initiative.

    Western leaders have gathered in Brussels for the NATO summit, where the transatlantic defence alliance’s leaders will agree to ramp up military forces on Europe’s eastern flank.   The back-to-back emergency meetings of NATO, the Group of Seven and the European Union are taking place on Thursday to draw up plans to ramp up pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin...

    I am a Psychologist specialising in Mindfulness and Addiction. I have trained both locally and abroad with some of the pioneers and giants in the field of Mindfulness and Addiction. I work with individuals, organisations and corporates.   Having a discussion around the benefits of mindfulness training in recovering from addiction would be a relevant topic to discuss. As it stand...

    Droughts in water scarce regions are being aggravated by human-driven climate change. While rainfall reduction is the main driver, increased temperature and evaporation can also play a role.   Another influence on drought severity is the condition of the catchment area where rain falls and drains into rivers. Important factors here include the amount and type of vegetation cover...

    Male masturbation has been a taboo topic for many years, and we hide our discomfort about the matter by joking about it and giving the act silly names.   If you think jerking off is something that only lonely guys do on a weekend night, perhaps it’s time you reconsidered. We all make time for exercise, cooking healthy food and meditating, so why can’t self-care inclu...

    What do we mean by ‘love’ and ‘lust’? “There isn’t a widely agreed upon definition of each,” explains Justin Lehmiller, PhD, social psychologist and research fellow at The Kinsey Institute and author of “Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life.”   Guest on the line: Au...

    Neglected tropical diseases are an umbrella term used to describe a group of 20 infectious diseases. These diseases affect over 1.7 billion people. They can disable, debilitate and even kill. The world’s most vulnerable and poorest are most affected. In the past, the diseases in this group have been overlooked internationally and poorly funded domestically: hence the “neg...

    In South Africa, the number of black women who acquire undergraduate degrees has increased more than any other population group. Yet they remain underrepresented in senior academic and management positions in the country’s higher education institutions.   Historically, black South African pupils received separate schooling and less funding for education from the apartheid...

    Guest on the line: Mmabatho Magopa also known as Gog'bojour.  

    Guest on the line: Thau-Thau Haramanuba, Rastafari United Front, President. Rastafari United Front (RUF) is a Civil, Cultural and Faith Rights Organization of Rastafari.

  This evening we are starting a conversation on a related and interesting topic – why good people do bad things at work? Guest on the line: Penny Milner-Smyth of Ethicalways

Seen by some as a highly coveted experience, the act of achieving a simultaneous orgasm with your partner doesn’t have to be mysterious. While it might be at the top of your list of most desired sexual experiences, it is just one potential part of an overall satisfying sexual relationship. Guest on the line: Norma Mzizi, a qualified life coach and owner of holistic range Norma’s Touch...

With oversized, tropical-looking leaves and bizarre seed pods, castor bean is an exotic addition to the ornamental garden. The only member of the genus, Ricinus communis is in the Spurge Family (Euphorbiaceae). The word ricinus is Latin for “tick”, used for this plant name because of the superficial resemblance of the seeds to a particular species of European tick. Castor bean is nativ...

As you know Mindfulness is something that more and more people are talking about.  What is it? Is it related to a religion, philosophy or a sect of people? Why are so many people talking about it? This is a great introduction. I would talk about how while Mindfulness has its roots in Buddhism the modernised popularised practice of it is not associated with Buddhism or any other reli...

Both men and women pretend to have orgasms, and the practice of “faking” is fairly common. Research suggests that women are more likely to fake orgasm than men are. For example, a 2009 study published in the Journal of Sex Research reported that among a group of college students, 25% of the men and 50% of the women had pretended to reach orgasm. Among participants who had had vaginal i...

Sooner or later, everyone gets sick. For those who can afford it, they visit a private GP or clinic to receive a diagnosis and the peace of mind that comes with quality treatment for everyday health concerns. What happens when that everyday quality care and advice is beyond their means? What happens to those who don’t have the time to wait in a clinic queue or don’t have the money to s...

World Social Work Day is celebrated across the world. The 2022 theme has been promoted by social work and now involves extensive global partnerships representing 100s of millions of people. IFSW President, Silvana Martinez said. ´The Co-building a New Eco-Social World peoples´ summit has brought large and diverse groups together with a common vision and shared starting principles. Coll...

World Consumer Rights Day, celebrated on March 15 every year, is a global event that aims to raise awareness about consumer rights and needs. Consumer rights mean that every person who buys various products, goods, and services, has the right to have information on the quality, purity, price, and standard of those products.   Guest 1 on the line: Ouma Ramaru - Consumer Goods & Services Om...

    This mixed-use, village-based farm borders Mphangani Village, a rural community in Limpopo province. The community suffers high illiteracy and unemployment rates, which is what inspired local entrepreneur, Eric Mlambo, to start his 12 hectare farm. He wanted to uplift his community by creating employment opportunities, while at the same time providing food security for his home villa...

    Adrian needs your name and one burning question.   Guest on the line: Adrian Nelson -Conscious living practitioner

Russia's invasion of the Ukraine has led to massive sanctions and resulted in heavy blows to its economy. It has also led to unprecedented condemnation of Russia's leadership, as well as growing international isolation.   Regardless of the military outcome of the invasion, its aftermath will severely shake Russian diplomatic, trade and business initiatives with potential global partners. This...

  It’s time once again for Raising the Bar when Penny Milner-Smyth of Ethicalways and I talk all things ethics and anti-corruption. Our goal is simple: To support and strengthen the resolve of all of you who wish our country to be one in which integrity is the rule and not the exception. Tonight we are also joined by Carmen Abboy, an attorney who specialises in labour law. This is appro...

    Nomonde Mhlongo is a vibrant born speaker, author, a relationship counsellor / marriage counsellor, born in Umlazi township, a mother of 3 and she is a pastor’s wife with a responsibility to lead the church and she wrote an advisory book on relationships and mending families, she has been married for 21st years, she got married when she was 19 years turning 20, she is still in...