In this episode, we reflect on our experiences with other black people as well as our own journey with understanding and embracing our skin color. The conversation focuses on some of the issues within the  black community that hamper our growth or cause a great amount friction. This ranges from shifting blame to macro-social structures in cases where it's not applicable, successful black people building their success off the exploitation of the community and so much more!

Edited By: Robert Mathenjwa

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This 16 Days of Activism we will reflect on an aspect of GBV that is often neglected, the psychological and intergenerational effects of violence against women. The unaddressed trauma stemming from violence against women often results in a cycle of trauma that is passed on to newer generations. In this episode we will reflect on how this trauma may lead to internalized misogyny, aggression towards the survivors’ male children when they become parents and how it affects how women deal with similar trauma experiences by their children. The core function of this episode is to outline the effects of this trauma and how we facilitate healing and preventative measures. 

Guest: Mbali Shongwe

Edited By:
Robert Mathenjwa



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Mbali's Instagram: @Mbaki_Shongwe
Unam Mjoli's instagram: @u.nam.m
Robert Mathenjwa's Instagram: @robmathenjwa

Mbali Shongwe is a 22 year old student studying History and Sociology at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. She is the founder of Mindful(l) Organization which is a mental health non-profit which aims to destigmatize mental illness and provide access to mental health tools and health care for the black South African youth. Mbali is a social activist at heart and seeks to promote the importance of intersectionality. By shining light on the injustices she has experienced based on her race, sexuality, sexual assault and mental illness, she aims to show that these multiple identities are not mutually exclusive and each are of equal importance.

This 16 Days of Activism we will reflect on an aspect of GBV that is often neglected, the psychological and intergenerational effects of violence against women. The unaddressed trauma stemming from violence against women often results in a cycle of trauma that is passed on to newer generations. In this episode we will reflect on how this trauma may lead to internalized misogyny, aggression towards the survivors’ male children when they become parents and how it affects how women deal with similar trauma experiences by their children. The core function of this episode is to outline the effects of this trauma and how we facilitate healing and preventative measures. 

Guest: Mbali Shongwe

Edited By:
Robert Mathenjwa



All Social Media: @afterfreedomsa

Mbali's Instagram: @Mbaki_Shongwe
Unam Mjoli's instagram: @u.nam.m
Robert Mathenjwa's Instagram: @robmathenjwa

Mbali Shongwe is a 22 year old student studying History and Sociology at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. She is the founder of Mindful(l) Organization which is a mental health non-profit which aims to destigmatize mental illness and provide access to mental health tools and health care for the black South African youth. Mbali is a social activist at heart and seeks to promote the importance of intersectionality. By shining light on the injustices she has experienced based on her race, sexuality, sexual assault and mental illness, she aims to show that these multiple identities are not mutually exclusive and each are of equal importance.

 This 16 Days of Activism we will reflect on an aspect of GBV that is often neglected, the psychological and intergenerational effects of violence against women. The unaddressed trauma stemming from violence against women often results in a cycle of trauma that is passed on to newer generations. In this episode we will reflect on how this trauma may lead to internalized misogyny, aggression towards the survivors’ male children when they become parents and how it affects how women deal with similar trauma experiences by their children. The core function of this episode is to outline the effects of this trauma and how we facilitate healing and preventative measures. 

Guest: Nombuso Hloniphile Mathenjwa

Edited By:
Robert Mathenjwa



All Social Media: @afterfreedomsa

Nombuso's Instagram: @NombusoKinie
Unam Mjoli's instagram: @u.nam.m
Robert Mathenjwa's Instagram: @robmathenjwa

Nombuso is currently working as a Research Psychologist at TB and HIV Care, she previously worked as a research analyst at the Dubai company Pharma BP and interned at CAPRISA. 

 This 16 Days of Activism we will reflect on an aspect of GBV that is often neglected, the psychological and intergenerational effects of violence against women. The unaddressed trauma stemming from violence against women often results in a cycle of trauma that is passed on to newer generations. In this episode we will reflect on how this trauma may lead to internalized misogyny, aggression towards the survivors’ male children when they become parents and how it affects how women deal with similar trauma experiences by their children. The core function of this episode is to outline the effects of this trauma and how we facilitate healing and preventative measures. 

Guest: Nombuso Hloniphile Mathenjwa

Edited By:
Robert Mathenjwa



All Social Media: @afterfreedomsa

Nombuso's Instagram: @NombusoKinie
Unam Mjoli's instagram: @u.nam.m
Robert Mathenjwa's Instagram: @robmathenjwa

Nombuso is currently working as a Research Psychologist at TB and HIV Care, she previously worked as a research analyst at the Dubai company Pharma BP and interned at CAPRISA. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a great deal of fake news, scepticism, and discussions around the predatory history of the medical industry. In this episode we will discuss the current social media pressure to get vaccinated as well as the hesitancy around it through exploring the past tragic mishaps of the medical industry as well as their history in targeting minorities and how these factors affect public reaction to the coronavirus and the vaccine. We break down the essential information about the virus/vaccine as well as address the concerns of members of the public.

Guest: Dr . Bettina Buabeng-Baidoo

Contributions from:
Dr. Bettina Buabeng-Baidoo
Thabo Masilela
Senchia Mkhize
Aphiwe Ngcobo

Download Social Justice Stories: No Longer Silent of GBV:
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All Social Media: @afterfreedomsa

Dr. Bettina Buabeng-Baidoo's Instagram: Bettina_Baidoo
Unam Mjoli's instagram: @u.nam.m
Robert Mathenjwa's Instagram: @robmathenjwa

Dr Bettina Buabeng-Baidoo is a medical doctor, motivational speaker, debate coach, and author. She graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2020 with distinction and as the top student in Family Medicine. She is a recipient of the prestigious Mandela-Rhodes scholarship and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Health at the University of Cape Town. From 2021 to 2023, she will serve as one of the African regional directors of the International Working Group for Health System Strengthening.  She has won both the South African National University Debating Championships as well as the  South African National Schools Debating Championships. From 2018 to 2019, she served as the Head Coach of the South African National Schools Debating Team. She is the co-founder and editor of the Social Justice Stories series, a collection of short stories written by South African high school students.

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a great deal of fake news, scepticism, and discussions around the predatory history of the medical industry. In this episode we will discuss the current social media pressure to get vaccinated as well as the hesitancy around it through exploring the past tragic mishaps of the medical industry as well as their history in targeting minorities and how these factors affect public reaction to the coronavirus and the vaccine. We break down the essential information about the virus/vaccine as well as address the concerns of members of the public.

Guest: Dr . Bettina Buabeng-Baidoo

Contributions from:
Dr. Bettina Buabeng-Baidoo
Thabo Masilela
Senchia Mkhize
Aphiwe Ngcobo

Download Social Justice Stories: No Longer Silent of GBV:
https://www.csagup.org/publications-and-resources/#toggle-id-1

Request Social Justice Stories: No Longer Silent on GBV:
https://forms.gle/1ffrmDyXRJ8qw42E6

All Social Media: @afterfreedomsa

Dr. Bettina Buabeng-Baidoo's Instagram: Bettina_Baidoo
Unam Mjoli's instagram: @u.nam.m
Robert Mathenjwa's Instagram: @robmathenjwa

Dr Bettina Buabeng-Baidoo is a medical doctor, motivational speaker, debate coach, and author. She graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2020 with distinction and as the top student in Family Medicine. She is a recipient of the prestigious Mandela-Rhodes scholarship and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Health at the University of Cape Town. From 2021 to 2023, she will serve as one of the African regional directors of the International Working Group for Health System Strengthening.  She has won both the South African National University Debating Championships as well as the  South African National Schools Debating Championships. From 2018 to 2019, she served as the Head Coach of the South African National Schools Debating Team. She is the co-founder and editor of the Social Justice Stories series, a collection of short stories written by South African high school students.

In this episode, we have an in-depth discussion about the origins of cancel culture, it's impact on the world as well as how we can improve it. This includes evaluating recent events such as the Miss South Africa - Israel controversy as well as public reactions to #MeToo, #MenAreTrash and so many other movements. 

Contributions from:
Naledi
Elethu Della

All Social Media: @afterfreedomsa



Unam Mjoli's instagram: @u.nam.m
Robert Mathenjwa's Instagram: @robmathenjwa

In this episode, we have an in-depth discussion about the origins of cancel culture, it's impact on the world as well as how we can improve it. This includes evaluating recent events such as the Miss South Africa - Israel controversy as well as public reactions to #MeToo, #MenAreTrash and so many other movements. 

Contributions from:
Naledi
Elethu Della

All Social Media: @afterfreedomsa



Unam Mjoli's instagram: @u.nam.m
Robert Mathenjwa's Instagram: @robmathenjwa