NIGHT FALL

Guest on the line: Professor Alida Herbst is a registered social worker and currently Director of the School of Psychosocial Health University of North West.  She practised for 13 years as medical social worker in 1 Military and the MediClinic Heart and Kloof hospitals where she gained expertise in the fields of narrative, trauma, grief and bereavement counselling; the psychosocial adjustment...

  Rotational timetable will continue when schools reopen on Wednesday across five provinces to prevent the spread of coronavirus. This was announced by basic education minister Angie Motshekga on Tuesday during a briefing on the state of readiness of school the new academic year. Schools in Gauteng, North West, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and Free State open on Wednesday. “For this month until...

A narcissist is someone who despises modesty and celebrates vanity. Everything is an inflated and unrealistic mirror of self in narcissism. Every narcissist sees themselves as godlike, and their deep-seated anxieties and insecurities are obscured by the false notion that they are unique. The two foundations of narcissism are malignant self-obsession and self-centeredness, in which a person is unco...

Guest: Prof. Mbayimbayi Hlathi a well-known   Traditional Health Practitioner

Pretoria, South Africa, 24 August 2021: The number of children born to teen mothers in South Africa’s most populous province, Gauteng, has jumped 60% since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, with Save the Children concerned for the well-being of both mothers and babies. New figures from the Gauteng Department of Health show that more than 23,000 girls aged under 18 gave birth between April...

Parents, we want our children to be enthusiastic about their learning and enjoy their day-to-day schooling experiences as much as possible.  Overall, we aim for them to love their school.  Many parents assume that this will happen automatically when we enrol them in a reputable brick-and-mortar school with good facilities, getting their education in the midst of a dynamic and committed s...

A suretyship agreement is defined as an agreement in terms of which a third party, namely the surety, undertakes liability towards a creditor for the proper performance of a portion of or the entire obligation of a debtor. A valid principal obligation between the creditor and debtor is essential for the validity of a suretyship agreement. This is known as an accessory obligation. Therefore, if the...

Governments worldwide face the same dilemma: Do existing human rights prevent them from compelling their citizens by legislation to be vaccinated? There is much uncertainty as to whether the Directions which were issued in June 2021 entitles South African employers to introduce mandatory vaccination at the workplace as the Bill of Rights states at section 12(2)(b) of the Constitution that “E...

Guest on the line: Mmabatho Magopa also known as Gog'bojour - an Afro-empath.  

The claim is several years old, but a 2019 post to the Instagram page Submit Conspiracy Theories recently gained renewed attention. The page is a place for followers of the account Conspiracy Theories to post conspiracy theory memes, according to its profile page. Reggae superstar Bob Marley was actually assassinated by a CIA agent named "Bill Oxley," the conspiracy theory claims. Oxley allegedly...

  The South African education system has been hit hard during the pandemic with the future of many young people hanging in the balance.    The recently launched Study Buddy Fund has committed itself to provide access to further education and training, by not only supporting students financially, but also providing a refreshing perspective on education. For the 2022 academic year, th...

Flames have been billowing from the building's roof. Firefighters are at the scene, trying to douse the blaze. The fire first broke out on Sunday, totally destroying the National Assembly, or lower chamber. Police have arrested a suspect who will appear in court on Tuesday on charges of arson, housebreaking and theft. Authorities had warned that flare-ups would be possible because of carpets and w...

Guest on the line: Aida Coertse, Spiritual Master Coach

Addiction is defined as not having control over doing, taking or using something to the point where it could be harmful to you. Addiction is most commonly associated with gambling, drugs, alcohol and smoking, but it's possible to be addicted to just about anything. Guest on the line: Mental health expert and clinical psychologist, Allan Sweidan

    Guest on the line:Makhosini Henry Xaba - better known by stage name Joe Nina, is a popular South African singer

Holiday time is a time of year that can easily overwhelm all of us. It is often the case that our relationships are low on our priority list and during this season our spouse can land even lower. So how do you keep your partner as a priority when it makes sense to divide and conquer the many events, recitals, hosting obligations and financial obligations? Guest on the line: Mental health expert an...

There is a saying that says “Leina Lebe ke Seromo” (You are What Your Name Attracts). Guest on the line: Dr Mpumelelo Ncube- HoD & Senior Lecturer Dept of Social Work University of the Free State

Guest on the line: MXO is a visionary, maverick and trailblazer, international touring artist and anything but the ordinary. He has carved out a post-modern eclectic genre in the South African music landscape which some have emulated, but never matched. As an icon, he continually stretches himself as an artist in an era where some artists fold under the pressure of the music industry. After 20 yea...

  From the Bible to pop music, the implication that alcohol works like some sort of love potion has been around for ages. It’s a common belief that alcohol gets you loosened up, horny, and ready for action. But does alcohol actually have an aphrodisiac effect? Is there such a thing as beer goggles? Will drinking make your orgasms better, or just leave you too sloshed to orgasm at all? G...

The University of Johannesburg’s Centre for Social Change and Human Sciences Research Council’s (HSRC) Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES) division conducted an online survey among South Africans with the overarching aim to determine public perceptions of the economic, social and political impact of Coronavirus on life across the country. The survey was conducted online, us...

  Whilst most matriculates are celebrating the end of more than a decade of studying, others are nervous, anxious or afraid whilst waiting in anticipation for their final Matric Results to be released in January. Home Education Provider, Brainline, says many students struggle with the idea of disappointing their family and friends. "At this point, you have done everything possible to ensure s...

Guest on the line: Dr Mpumelelo Ncube- HoD & Senior Lecturer Dept of Social Work University of the Free State

Tamelyn Geneview Bock is the official winner of Miss Wheelchair SA 2021, who will represent South Africa at Miss Wheelchair World in Mexico in October 2022. The aim is to create awareness around 'Beauty without Barriers' and change the perception, narrative, and image of disabled women in South Africa Bock was in shock when her name was announced, but she is ready to take on the journey to remove...

The Festive Season is officially the slowest period for business because a lot of activity comes to a halt at this time of the year. That is why entrepreneurs need to use this time to reflect, plan and recharge for the following year. This time of the year is also synonymous with delayed or non-payment by clients. This happens because the year-end functions start in the first week of December, whi...

  Guest on the line: Aida Coertse -the spiritual master coach.