5 Mid Mornings

Should child free zones exist?

Social Worker at the Intake Unit, Kayla Williams brings us a conversation about the capacity of the Residential Programme as well as the impact of Economic Empowerment for survivors. We further unpack the centre's GBV Hub - which is a resource for all survivors and not just residents - and some of its benefits for survivors.

Do you genuinely believe that you can be close friends with an ex, or does that always cause problems?

If you’re constantly posting your partner on social media, I immediately assume that you’re not happy!

What are words that just don't hit the same in English?

Attorney at Women's Legal Centre, Khensani Motileni gives an overview of the services provided by the centre. We get an understanding of how the organisation deals with unregistered customary marriages in claims cases and that more can be done to protect women's rights.

What constitutes a long term relationship?

A couple divided the internet after revealing they have a “full transparency rule,” meaning they share phone passwords and social media logins. Half the internet called it healthy honesty. The other half called it toxic surveillance.

In a relationship, is sharing passwords a sign of trust, or a sign that there isn’t any?

Stephanie Be sat down with the hugely talented Ben Rodrigues to chat about the inspiration behind his brand new single "Hazel Eyes". He explains that the inspiration behind the song came at a time he was away from his partner, on tour and longing for her Hazel Eyes.

The Story: A TikTok therapist says there are two kinds of people: those who feel intense pressure to reply to messages immediately, and those who happily leave texts unread for days. She claims it’s one of the biggest sources of modern friendship conflict.

When you get a message, do you feel like you MUST reply straight away, or are you comfortable taking your time?