Multi-award-winning South African pop star Kyle Deutsch returns with his latest single “Calling” — a nostalgic, feel-good track blending retro-inspired sonics with modern pop energy. Following the viral success of “Back to the Beach,” the new release features a soaring guitar solo from Willem Stander and captures the vibrant feeling of a moment you never want to end. 🎶

Today we’re unpacking the growing conversation around body checking — a habit that often starts as curiosity but can turn into constant mirror checks, photos, and self-monitoring in the social media age. We speak to Shirley Mashego about how it can impact self-image, why it happens, and practical ways to build a healthier relationship with your body and mental well-being. 💬

Celebrating International Women’s Month with powerful stories  Owner and curator of Kgosi’s Bookshelf, Atlegang Mosiman Kgosi, shares his must-read book recommendations honouring women’s voices, strength, and stories.

Nuclear power technician and entrepreneur Thuli Mgwebile is blending technology with empathy through AskThuli.AI — a platform designed to humanise artificial intelligence and support people through everyday decisions, emotions, and moments of uncertainty.

Jade Wainwright is a BA Honours Journalism student at Stellenbosch University, a cum laude BA Humanities graduate, co-host of the Breakfast Club on MFM 92.6, and Deputy Newsletter Editor for SMF News.

In conversation with Kat Sinivasan: From reflecting on early 2000s fashion choices to revealing the unseen side of his creative craft.

Khanya Ramahali is a bold and bubbly storyteller from Fourways, known for bringing main-character energy.

Researchers at the University of the Free State, led by Prof Deon Visser, published a high-profile study showing that all sanitary pads and pantyliners tested — including some marketed as “chemical-free” — contained hormone-disrupting endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) such as phthalates, bisphenols (including BPA) and parabens. These chemicals can mimic or interfere with the body’s hormones and are linked to concerns like hormonal imbalance, reproductive disorders, and even cancer with long-term exposure. This is the best time to explore innovations like safer reusable pads.

Angyy Williams turns everyday chaos into warm, relatable stories — blending humour, honesty and cinematic moments that feel like catching up with a friend.

Rooted in Amandawe, KwaZulu-Natal, Desire Marea moves between music, performance and spirituality, centring the Black body as both archive and portal in his ongoing exploration of liberation.