Better Together with Ntombi M

Readings with Mkhulu Manzolwandle.

Following violent abuse, Anonymous issues an apology.

At your age right now, what were your parents doing when they
were your age, and how does that compare to where you are in life
today?

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among South African women, yet fears and myths can sometimes stop women from getting symptoms checked early.

With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re joined by Professor Jackie Smilg, Former Chairperson of the Breast Imaging Society of South Africa, to talk about knowing your breasts, early detection and some of the common fears surrounding screening and diagnosis.

#BetterTogether will be coming to you live from the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg on Friday, the 9th of October where the Financial Sector Conduct Authority is celebrating a decade of empowering young people through the National Financial Literacy Speech Competition.

For 10 years, the competition has equipped Grade 11 learners from Quintile 1 to 4 schools across South Africa with important financial literacy skills, while rewarding excellence through investment prizes and bursaries for tertiary education.

Tebele Makhetha is an attorney, corporate affairs executive, speaker and now author of her debut memoir, I Choose Life.
 
In the book, Tebele opens up about her experience with breast cancer, motherhood, divorce, faith and the life lessons that came with navigating some of her most challenging seasons.
 
It’s a story about resilience, healing, identity and finding the courage to keep choosing hope when life doesn’t go according to plan.

Can your current earnings handle another increase in the cost of living?

On top of the drugs, my brother has now become involved in gambling and is also drinking heavily; I’m worried that if we don't intervene, we may lose him completely.

Married people, what part of yourself did you have to let go of in order to make your marriage work?
 
Or did you remain yourself without changing anything?

Elevate-HER is a pioneering South African initiative bringing together women from different generations, professions and life experiences to take on the Seven Volcanic Summits. After successfully conquering Mount Kilimanjaro, the team is now preparing for Pico de Orizaba in Mexico, as they work to inspire women and girls to challenge barriers, build confidence and pursue bold dreams.