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South Africa, September 30, 2021: A new launch at the 6th Annual Decent Standard of Living Colloquium today demonstrates that there are 34 Socially Perceived Necessities defined as needs, common to the majority of South Africans from all walks of life, to achieve a dignified life for all. The Decent Standard of Living Measure, first piloted in 2006, was conducted telephonically among a representat...

What are new rules for restaurants, bars, and beaches?   Guest on the line: The National Liquor Trade Association’s Lucky Ntimane  

Guest on the line: Jackie Phamotse, author of the award-winning Bare – The Blesser’s Game

Guest on the line: Nhlanhla Shezi -South African Book Author | He has authored two books, “The Tree Parables” and “Dad & Daughter Conversations”  

The future of South Africa is in the hands of our youth, many of whom are living with little hope; and yet they are filled with potential. However, South Africa is currently faced with an unacceptably high unemployment rate among youth who make up 35,7% of the population, of that percentage, 8,5 million (41,7%) youth are Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEET). If the youth are our future,...

A woman who is or who has been treated for cancer will likely have concerns and questions about sexuality and sexual activity. It is common for women with cancer to struggle with their body image, have less desire for sexual intimacy, and/or find that penetration during sexual activity has become painful. Sexuality is a normal and important aspect of health. You should not hesitate to talk about y...

Families are not democracies. Each family has its own ways of deciding who has the power and authority within the family unit, and which rights, privi­leges, obligations, and roles are assigned to each family member. In most families parents are expected to be the leaders or executives of the family; children are expected to follow the leadership of their parents. As chil­dren in the middl...

According to city documents, the eThekwini Municipality has a backlog of more than 440 000 houses to build. However, between 2016 and 2019, the managed to only build an average of 4 000 houses per annum. This means at the current pace it is building homes; it would take the City more than 100 years to clear the backlog if it had included building the infrastructure around the houses. “Many p...

Guest on the line: Gogo Khanyakude

If you’re looking for historical insights and cultural attractions, Limpopo is certainly not going to disappoint. In and around the province are a host of wonderful museums, ancient African kingdoms, sacred traditional sites and archaeological digs. Guest on the line: Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Limpopo - MEC Thandi Moraka

South Africa is a country where the right to freedom and security is protected by The Constitution. The judicial system reflects this direction by encompassing the relief mechanisms directed by the Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998 (hereinafter referred to as the ‘DVA’) and the Protection from Harassment Act 17 of 2011 (hereinafter referred to as the ‘PHA’). Although many a...

Do you close the door of giving? Do you let them change who you are?   Guest on the line: Coach Mathawe Matsapola - She wears many hats, life coach, seasoned journalist, inspirational speaker and entrepreneur

Ambani Africa, a free gaming app for foundation-phase learners to help children learn African languages in a fun way. Ambani Africa features 6 languages with various themes and games for practicing African languages. The app also links to an augmented reality app, which works with a set of learning books to bring this learning to life. Guest on the line: Mukundi Lambani –Fouder Ambani Africa

Trade mark protection does not end at registration, and trade mark enforcement does not need to involve lengthy litigation or extensive legal fees for brand owners. Having a good trade mark enforcement strategy is essential in ensuring that a brand owner's trades mark not only remains proprietary to them, but that it also does not become vulnerable to genericism. Guest on the line: Ms Jade Courtne...

Guest on the line: Jackie Phamotse, author of the award-winning Bare – The Blesser’s Game

September 16th marks Blondie Makhene's 66th birthday. If you are a fan of the 1980's music, you must be familiar with Blondie Makhene. He is famous for his unique style of music that has moved masses in South Africa. His way of communicating through music earned him a good number of fans, and he is one of the icons that South Africa is proud of.   Guest on the line: Mkhulu Blondie Makhene, is...

We live in a world where most parents are busy and they don’t have time to parent. That is a reality we’re facing. The single parent household is on the increase and we see many parents outsourcing their parenting responsibility. Yes, the nannies do most of the work because mom or dad is busy. How does one strike a balance or make the child feel cared for? We over compensate and try an...

Teachers union Naptosa says making vaccinations compulsory might build more resistance. Over 80 percent of staff in the education sector has been vaccinated so far. "We believe that compulsory vaccinations may not be the right thing at this particular time, we believe it may come but the power of convincing people is far better and I am not only talking about teachers, but I am also talking about...

School is a key component of our societies. In school, children learn to read and write. And being able to read is meant to help people of all ages to think at a higher level and make their lives better. It is not surprising that literacy is thus an important goal for global development agencies. The “multiplier effect” of literacy is believed to empower people, enabling them to partic...

Today we take calls that need to hear from their family members who have crossed over. Guest on the line: Nthabiseng Ngwetsana, Spiritual Medium and founder of Thebeng Medium Readings

Why must you have a will? By making a will you ensure that your assets are disposed of in accordance with your wishes after your death. This privilege is called “freedom of testation”. Guest: Tony Buys - financial adviser and business insurance specialist  

If one of the spouses is mentally ill or continuously unconscious You to do not have get your spouse's permission to get a divorce. If your spouse is not willing to get divorced, you can get a divorce granted without his or her consent. In special circumstances you may get your marriage annulled. An annulment differs from a divorce in that it not only dissolves the marriage but also wipes it off t...

Thulani’s story is one of a constant struggle to win, despite the odds. He grew up in poverty in rural KZN near to Newcastle. Initially he could only attend school for the first 6 months of every year as he was required to assist on the farm where his parents worked for the remainder of the year. In an effort to assist him with his education they moved and built a house in Blaauwbosch so tha...

The question is you comfortable enough to be in a new relationship after a breakup maybe? Guest on the line: Jackie Phamotse, author of the award-winning Bare – The Blesser’s Game

Self-motivation is the force that keeps pushing us to go on – it's our internal drive to achieve, produce, develop, and keep moving forward. When you think you're ready to quit something, or you just don't know how to start, your self-motivation is what pushes you to go on.   Guest on the line: MUSA E. ZULU is a published author, artist, poet and motivational speaker.