5 Mid Mornings

You don’t need to meet your partner’s family for the relationship to be valid.

What’s a smell that instantly takes you back to your childhood?

The 5 Mid Mornings team is an extremely talented group of people, however it's safe to say that one of the talents Producer Mike does not have is the ability to spell. Stephanie Be and Yonaka Theledi put his “dyslexia” to the ultimate test. Spell the word correctly OR get waxed. This is the first ever 5 Mid Mornings Spelling-Bikini-Wax. A spelling bee where if the word is spelt wrong, hair gets removed!

Speaking directly to the youth of South Africa, Head of the Programme Marizaan Bredenkamp explains what mentorship at the organisation looks like. We also learn about the impact of the substance abuse support groups and other mental health efforts in several communities. Additionally, we get an understanding of the organisation's efforts to curb youth unemployment.

What’s the one piece of advice you’d give your younger self about relationships?

If you care about your relationship, you shouldn’t wear things your partner doesn’t like.

What’s your “I can’t prove it, but I know I’m right” belief?

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.