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This topic is still largely discussed as it is uncharted territory when it gets to 1) Employers’ responsibility regarding misconduct in the workplace and the personal/social life of the employee and the CCMA; 2.Employers dismissing employees in the space of mandatory vaccination into workplace policy. (What to expect at the CCMA)   Guest on the line: Johann Preiss, National Collective B...

South Africa has a high number of deaths from non-communicable diseases, which are largely linked to diet and lifestyle. Under particular scrutiny are the so-called ultra-processed foods, such as soft drinks, potato chips, chocolate and sweetened breakfast cereals. Evidence is mounting of their role in the development of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancers and chronic lung illnesses. There a...

How can we use traditional herbal remedies in the management of our sexual health?   Guest on the line: Thembisile Mtiya, also known as Makhosi Mthiya.

Antibiotic resistance has taken a back seat recently because of the more obvious threat of Covid -19. But superbugs becoming resistant to drugs aren’t something the world can afford to forget, as studies have predicted that in around 30 years antibiotic resistance will kill more people worldwide than cancer. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the top ten threats to global health today,...

Most people suffering from sexual dysfunctions see it as a sign of weakness and shame and are discouraged by family to seek help. But it isn’t surprising that there is no data because there is a huge stigma surrounding the discussion of sex itself. Most people suffering from sexual dysfunctions see it as a sign of weakness and shame and are discouraged by family and society’s stigma to...

Cybercrime and the risk it poses to companies have escalated massively over the past 24 months — putting the most valuable asset of a company, its data, at increased risk. Because of the rapidly changing cyber environment and the fact that companies are fast-tracking digital transformation, predicting the right cyber risk management approach for your organization is now more crucial than eve...

The month of November has become synonymous with men’s health through the establishment of International Men’s Day hosted annually on 19th November. The cause was further highlighted by the month-long Movember campaign which was grown and groomed through the local NPO, the Men’s Foundation under license agreement since 2015. Having become a renowned feature on South African men&r...

South Africans wish to see men and boys change their violent behaviour towards women and girls to stem the worsening tide of male violence against females in the country. There have been numerous interventions – policies, programmes, campaigns – by government, civil society and the private sector to address this scourge. But, these efforts are failing as the problem is getting worse. G...

  Guest on the line: Simon O’Toole, Digital Marketing Specialist at The TEFL Academy  

The current load-shedding is having an adverse impact on leaners and students at this critical time of the academic year. The advent of COVID-19 and the restrictions imposed as a result thereof have already had an adverse impact on teaching and learning. Students, learners and their teachers have had to adopt extra-ordinary measures and improvise to cope with the impact of COVID-19. This was based...

    How does the pressure of being a man in modern society impact men?   Guest on the line: Solly Moeng -MD: DonValley Reputation Managers

    Engen has partnered with the Disability Economic Empowerment Trust (DEET) to launch a training programme for people with disabilities that will assist them with all the requirements and skills required to pass their driver’s license and enter the job market.   Engen and the DEET have worked together since 2019 on initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of life of person...

Vulnerability is something we shy away from even though we come across it in many instances in our lives. Sex is no different. Sex is a vulnerable act. You are essentially laying yourself bare to another individual. You are going into an agreement to share each other’s deepest desires, to be seen naked, to be loved, wanted and fulfilled. Sometimes, vulnerability is something we shy away from...

As we approach the final stretch of 2021, many of us could be feeling the effects of year-end fatigue. As a result, we may hold onto negative thoughts and experiences a little longer than usual. Many people slip into rumination and become “stuck” in negative patterns of replaying past hurts without moving toward solutions or feelings of resolution (Source: Very Well Mind).   Guest...

Our next guest has partnered with the World Benchmarking Alliance and launched a report that assessed 180 globally influential companies on the interventions they are making towards a lower carbon footprint. The report also assessed the role they play when it comes to respecting workers’ rights and the environmental impact to communities. The report looks at companies from the following indu...

On the 10th and 11th of November, in the run-up to this year’s 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign, the National Shelter Movement of South Africa (NSMSA) hosts its 2021 Shelter Indaba.   According to the National Shelter Movement of South Africa, an umbrella body representing nearly one hundred (100) shelters for victims of abuse, throughout the count...

As adults, our reaction to routine varies. Some of us rely on routine, while others feel it’s dull. However, young children are different. A routine in children can create an increased confidence and independence. And if a child has no limits on when they can watch cartoons, for example, they may not learn that sometimes they have to turn the TV off in order to do something less fun. A routi...

The covid pandemic has brought many things and along with it, also came the closure of initiation schools. While some acknowledged that the COVID-19 crisis must be considered, others wanted the schools to be opened to allow boys to become “real men of culture”. Today we talk about the practice of circumcision, getting an understanding of why it matter whether it is done medically in a...

My name is Gogo Mmabatho my clients call me Gogbojour, I'm an ancestral empath, I read ancestral energy and vibrations. I help depression and anxiety from an African ancestral perspective, through talk therapy. Guest on the line: Gogo Mmabatho  

Guest on the line: Johann Preiss, National Collective Bargaining Co-ordinator from Consolidated Employers Organisation (CEO)  

All organisations in both the public and private sectors face commercial crime risks. These risks include the risk of Theft, Fraud, Corruption, Money Laundering and Cybercrime. No individual or organisation is immune. When dealing with these risks, prevention is always better than cure. Ensuring that your organisation implements the necessary preventative measures will curtail the financial and re...

South Africa’s current basic education system and the grading standard produce poor academic outcomes. Because of this, students exiting high school don’t qualify to study further at university level.   On top of this the bachelor, diploma and certificate passes at the matric level (the final year of high school) create false hopes for learners because they believe that they autom...

Closet conversations: How has social media affected your relationship?   Social media tends to change your relationship styles in many ways. It allows you to connect with more people in very little time. It eases out the level of intimacy that you might share with people online. It also makes you more vulnerable to other people's behaviours, attitudes and beliefs.   Guest on the line: Ja...

In a nutshell, CSOS seeks to partner with its stakeholders on issues that affect the different types of community schemes, learn from each other and solve the myriad of challenges faced by property owners, managers and agents alike. The CSOS addresses issues typically experienced in any community schemes raging from luxurious lifestyle estates to smaller sectional title complexes. Many of these is...

Guest on the line: Dr Moshokoa, Evelyn Mmapula, is a healthcare practitioner, specialising as an Urologist & Surgeon (Urogynaecologist)