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As we celebrate World Mental Health Day, a group of 14 US states yesterday filed lawsuits accusing TikTok of ensnaring young users with addictive features, then harming their minds and violating their privacy. Mpho Mashita and Complexion talk to Social Media Legal Consultant, Lerato Ntwampe about some of the most mentally harmful things for teenagers on these apps.

The Great North Transport has assured pension beneficiaries who once worked for the company that their grievances are being addressed and will be finalized soon. The pensioners staged a night vigil in Polokwane in the premier's office, complaining that they still have not received their pension payment after years of service. GNT Spokesperson Leo Gama told Nghamula Chauke that the process of processing all the documents is taking longer however everyone will get what is due to them.

Issues of administration at the embattled Thabazimbi Municipality have resulted in the Limpopo government appointing an administrator who is expected to breathe life into this municipality which has seen the dissolution of its council recently. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs MEC Basikopo Makamu said the administrator is acting on his behalf and that he is expected to ensure stability in the municipality over a period of six months. Makamu added that there will be meetings regularly to keep track of the developments in the municipality.

On this podcast Hlekani Shikwambana had an eye-opening conversation on dental heath with Dentist Dr Lerato Conco and that is on cavities and tooth decay, which according to the Dr most people sometimes confuse the two. Dr Conco spoke of the significance that there is in ensuring one ensures that they get treatment for cavities to protect teeth and the general run down of the causes .

In this podcast, King Bash is joined on the line by motoring journalist Prashirwin Naidu who recently had an experience with the Toyota GR Supra. Prashirwin shares how he felt when the car got delivered, how the car looks on the metal and what the cabin looks and feels like from the driver's perspective. Prashirwin almost got hijacked while driving this car, he shares how he felt and how having a car like this one helped him come out of the situation unharmed. He wraps it up with a motoring tip and details of what went down at the Audi driving experience. Catch up on this podcast and be in the know!

As matric exam season approaches, Complexion and Mpho Mashita have a chat with award winning educators, Alley Mokgalaka and Nkholo Matsho about the kind of support they wish parents would give to their children ahead of this crucial time in their lives.

In this podcast King Bash is joined on the line by motoring journalist Prashirwin Naidu who recently went behind the wheel of the Haval Jolion Pro. Prashirwin shares how the car looks from the metal, how it looks from the inside, features that stood out for him and how it behaves on matters of fuel. With Chinese cars taking to the scene Prashirwin shares how he feels they perform in the market compared to their German counterpart. Prashirwin wraps it up with a glimpse into what he has in garage and a motoring tip for drivers. Catch up on this podcast and be in the know!

In this podcast King Bash is joined on the line by Musician Linda Mnisi, famously known as LeeMcKrazy. LeeMcKrazy talks about his journey and shares that even though he stopped playing professional football in 2015 given the chance he can still cause chaos in the pitch. Being the most sought after musician, He speaks about how when he was not getting booked or recognized he was not worried as he knew he was still young and his time is coming. LeeMcKrazy who has a new album out titled "Intando ka God 2.0" talks about how long it took him to make the album, how the album is structured and which song he can't wait to perform live. Catch up on this podcast and be in the know!

Passing down of names is nothing new especially in our African cultures, this is just another form of preserving culture. And there are different dimensions of passing down names, where you’d find that it is said that a child cried for a name, or they were unwell until their names were changed because of that fact, and they became well again thereafter. In this podcast and Professor Mabyimbayi with Hlekani Shikwambani gives a breakdown how the passing down is done culturally and the intricacies that come it.

The joint inspection operation carried out at Menlyn’s swanky Babel Restaurant and the nearby Ocean Basket has found both eateries owed their workers over R1.3 million in unpaid wages. Mpho Mashita and Complexion talk to Labor Law expert and Senior Associate at Lekhu Pilson Attorneys about how many pay days are too many pay days for employers to miss and what employees can do about it.