5 Mid Mornings

National Coordinator at the National Shelter Movement of South Africa, Anisa Moosa tells us how the organization helps survivors reclaim their dignity and the importance of research in combating GBV-F. We get a closer look into the step-by-step process from reaching out to NSMSA to getting sheltered. 

What’s the call you made that shaped your life in the best way? So looking back, what decision changed your life for the better?

Heading the D20 initiative at the National Council of & for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), Andrew Hofmeyr gives us a peak into the global G20 efforts for the differently-abled community through the D20. Andrew gives us an understanding of how families can support their impaired loved ones and how society can do better to reframe our conversations.

Imagine there’s a truth machine that can’t hide anything, what’s the first thing you’d want to know? What’s the 1 question you would ask?

Pets aren’t “children.” Stop talking about them like they are.

What’s the one skill you’d back yourself on against anyone?

In an episode speaking directly to the youth, Project Coordinator at Shout It Now Vhugala Ngwenya tell us all about the new AI chatbot AIMEE as developed with Audere Africa as a tool to destigmatize HIV/AIDS while providing access to medical and survivor-related resources. Vhugala further explains the role that the youth has in the fight against GBV-F.

The perfect partner for YOU does exist, you just haven't found them

Do you have a sleep walking or sleep taking story?

What is dating you like - Use a line from a song, or a song title or describe what its like to be with you

As we continue to shine the light on women-focused organisations this Women's month, founder of 18twenty8, Refiloe Seseane tells us all about the Big Sister Network and how to join. 18twenty8 is also an organisation that provides financial support for tertiary students and we get a run down on the application process.

Work-life balance is more important than loving your job

What is something everyone should experience in order to be a better person?

CLIP 1 – INTERVIEW 1 Interview 1 – Introduction interview with Hayleigh, Martin and Ncomisa giving an overview of what we are doing, how they approach improv theatre too CLIP 2 – YOGA Yoga exercise – In this clip Steph and Yonaka play the game of Improv Yoga. They did not know the rules before we played. Steph references the Stanky leg in this clip CLIP 3 – SENTENCE G...

Who would be on the top of your biting list? (Tik Tok Trend - Tyler Childers - Bitin’ list)

We are busier than any generation before us.

What is your favourite way to show affection to a loved one (friends, family and partners)?

Women's Voice and Leadership Fund Manager, Nomthandazo Mankazana shares the impact of the fund and the importance of entrepreneurship training for GBV survivors in gaining economic independence from the perpetrator. This conversation pulls us in to consider the state of gender equity in South Africa.

There should be an age limit for getting Botox and lip filler in South Africa

What’s a hard truth about relationships that you wish you knew earlier?

Executive Director at South African Women In Dialogue, Vatiswa Moea

 Would you change your name if you could, or are you kind of attached to it now?

On this episode of Challenge Accepted, the team summon their inner van Gogh and try their hands (or brushes) in Art!

The person who you love the most is also the person who is going to trigger you the most.