Better Together with Ntombi M

Anonymous has been in a relationship for almost five years, and they share a daughter. Their relationship was strong until her partner discovered conversations with a male DJ she had never mentioned. The argument turned physical, and although they’ve tried to move forward, the issue remains unresolved.

I’m a 37-year-old man with two kids. I have been dating a 28-year-old woman who has three kids with two different baby daddies.
 
We started dating two years ago, and at first, the relationship was the best I had ever had. When the relationship was still fresh, I asked my girlfriend if she wanted another child in the future. She said no because she is not working, and the fathers of her children are giving her a hard time when it comes to child maintenance.
 
I also told her that I didn’t want another child because I might lose my job at any time. The company I work for was firing employees almost every month.
 
The sad part is that she has never worked a day in her life, and I have been helping her wherever I can, both with the kids and with her needs.

Dr Mahlatse Thosago, a member of the South African Society of Psychiatrists unpacks the growing use of GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro for weight management.

While these medications can have significant benefits when appropriately prescribed, psychiatrists are warning that we also need to consider what happens to a person’s mental health as their weight, relationship with food, self-image and even relationships change.

Kele Lekalake is the Managing Director of Harvey World Travel Southern Africa and a woman helping shape the future of tourism across the continent.
 
Through her work, she is championing a more connected Pan-African travel industry, creating opportunities for travel entrepreneurs and encouraging collaboration across borders.
 
This Tourism Month, we’re celebrating Kele and the mark she is making in an industry with enormous potential across Africa.

Why is being a Girl Dad celebrated, while being a Boy Mom can sometimes be taken somehow?

I am a 40-year-old man and I want to apply for a protection order against my 25-year-old little sister. I would like to understand how a protection order works and whether I can apply for one against a family member.

It’s wedding season and we are doing things a little differently.

If you, a loved one, a friend or someone close to you is getting married this wedding season, we want to hear from you.

I was today years old when someone from my husband's neighbourhood showed me that my husband was once gay.

Wheeling Towards Success is a skills development and inclusion-focused organisation committed to creating opportunities for persons with disabilities and young people.

Through skills development, workplace readiness, employment opportunities and disability inclusion initiatives, the organisation is helping people unlock their potential and participate meaningfully in the economy.

Lorcia Cooper is a dancer, choreographer and award-winning actress whose career has spanned decades. From the Cape Flats to the stage, television and beyond, she has built a remarkable career defined by talent, versatility and resilience.

From Backstage to some of South Africa’s most memorable productions, Lorcia has seamlessly moved between dance and acting, while continuing to use her experience and passion to inspire and mentor others.