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A new study by Stellenbosch University and Artefact South Africa has called for targeted prevention and support strategies to address cyberbullying among teenagers. According to this research, girls reported being insulted and having rumours spread about them, while boys were more likely to report threatening others online and sharing inappropriate photos and/or videos of others without their permission. They talk to Social Media Legal Expert, Lerato Ntwampe about the differences between how boys and girls use social media

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has expressed concern over the lifestyle habits that South Africans are accustomed to. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke on his reaction regarding the Statistics South Africa report that diabetes is now the number 1 leading killer in South Africa, Dr Motsoaledi said people are leading unhealthy lifestyles where they no longer prefer to cook healthy meals adding that most prefer fast foods and junk meals. He said back in the days, a lot of black Africans were not prone to lifestyle diseases because of the food they preferred eating.

Primo Poultry is a township-based broiler chicken business. They say they provide high-quality poultry products while creating jobs and uplifting our community. The founder - Tebogo Moremi joins Mpho Molefe and Jones Netshipise for an elevator pitch where she gets investors interested in what she does and hopefully invest in making her dreams come true.

The commission for Gender Equality has held an imbizo aimed at looking at the scourge of teenage pregnancy in South Africa. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, the CGE Commissioner Mulalo Nemataheni said the numbers are skyrocketing and serious interventions have to be implemented. She says KZN remains the most affected province thus far.

In this podcast, King Bash has a candid conversation with the listeners of the show wherein he asks them, " What is the difference between your partner asking you for money and you offering and why does this always cause squabbles in a relationship?". The listeners of the show come through and weigh in on their experiences. Catch up on this podcast and be in the know!

In this podcast, King Bash is joined on the line by resident motoring journalist Prashirwin Naidu. Prashirwin recently  got behind the wheel of the Ford Ranger Tremor, a rugged bakkie with serious road presence, and he shares his views on the car, from the cabin to how it handles on the road. We also hear his quick thoughts on the recently launched Mazda CX-5. And, as always, the conversation is wrapped up with his Motoring Tip of the Week and Hot Jam of the Week. Catch  up on this podcast and be in the know!

On today’s health segment, we’re taking a closer look at edema swelling caused by fluid building up in the body’s tissues. Dr Portia Nkhwashu explains that although edema can be temporary and harmless in some cases, it can also indicate something more serious.

On Lifestyle Fridays Mpho Molefe and Jones Netshipise talk to ‎the Founder of Bright Crafts Youth Films, Andrew Mabokane Selepe. Commonly known as BCYF, this is a youth-focused creative organisation that uses film, storytelling and the performing arts as platforms to develop young talent and tell meaningful stories from our communities. They are a group of students making storytelling fashionable.

On the Podium, Mpho Molefe and Jones Netshipise get to know a man who doesn’t only participate in karate but is a champion. Sensei Peter talks to them about his love for full contact karate or Kyokushin, and he explains some karate terms to the team as they learn more.

The Executive Mayor of Polokwane municipality Councillor John Mpe has apologised to residents under the municipality who have been affected by power outages. Mpe says he does acknowledge that people deserve better services and a quick response to such challenges like power outages. He says there are unfortunately some incidents that are beyond the control of the municipality as they are nature related like storms and floods. Councillor Mpe was responding to the statement by the Democratic Alliance where the party's councillor Pretorius said that they will write a letter to the municipal manager Thuso Nemugumoni to demand action regarding the persistent power outages. The two spoke to Nghamula Chauke and this is how the conversation went: