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What does “healthy” really mean? In this episode of Don’t Hold Back, Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba talks to fitness coach Kopano Mokhele, who deliberately gained 25 kilos — and is now losing it again — to better understand what his clients face.

Kopano shares honest lessons about food cravings, mental health, and why BMI doesn’t always apply to African body types. He also reveals five simple steps anyone can take to start a healthier lifestyle - from moving in ways you enjoy, to making one food change, to tracking progress and staying motivated.

Authentic, funny, and packed with practical advice, this is your reminder that health is a journey, not a deadline. Catch up with our host Nozibele · More information about this podcast · The 77 Percent (DW Africa)

Inspired by the medical and nursing staff who saved her brother's life after he was shot, Violet Mbongwe decided to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse. In this episode of Good Morning Angels: The Legacy, we follow up with Mbongwe after Good Morning Angels helped make her dream a reality.

We met Anita and her baby, Theunsie, in December 2022. He weighed just 1.8 kg when a social worker handed the tiny bundle to Anita, a nurse and foster mom to two other children.

After three months, Theunsie experienced withdrawal—his mother and father were heroin addicts. Then, one day, he stopped breathing.

In this episode of Good Morning Angels: The Legacy, Anita recalls those challenging first months of Theunsie’s life, and how Angels helped her care for her sickly baby boy—helping him heal into a happy, healthy toddler.

35-year-old diabetic, Eksoda Mazibuko, received some help from Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels during his pursuit to buy and supply glucometers and strips for diabetic community members in need. The Good Morning Angels Fund will support Eksoda's fundraising effort with R50,000 to buy and supply glucometers and strips for diabetic community members in need. GMA webpage

When Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba revealed on the podcast that she’s turning 35 later this year, she admitted she was struggling with questions many women ask themselves: Have I achieved enough? Am I where I should be at this age?

It was the perfect moment to bring in a mentor figure. Sitting across from her was Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp – a household name on radio and TV, an author, leadership coach, and mother – who knows about navigating milestones and expectations. Elana’s message? Stop panicking. Whether you’re in your twenties, thirties, or beyond, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and empowering reminders that it’s never too late to reset, grow, and thrive.

This show is a collaboration between DW and leading South African radio stations, Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio. Catch up with our host Nozibele · More information about this podcast · The 77 Percent (DW Africa)

In this episode of Good Morning Angels: The Legacy, Alfred Rananga shares how a brutal dog attack deepened his resolve to be an angel to animals in need, even to Barnabas the Rottweiler, who almost killed him.

Mam' Khanyi has rescued over 17,000 girls since founding Home of Hope in 2000.In this episode of Good Morning Angels: The Legacy, she shares how it all began – and how love, dignity, and hope changed everything.

How do you live proudly when the world still carries stigma? In this episode of Don’t Hold Back, Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba sits down with Phenyo Moletsane - a proud Black, gay man living openly with HIV in 2025 - for a powerful conversation that goes beyond labels, fear, and silence.

From navigating HIV stigma in South Africa to redefining what it means to love and live openly as a Black queer man, Phenyo shares the realities many never see. He talks about the micro-moments where visibility feels like both liberation and risk, the ongoing mental health journey, and the changing nature of relationships.

This episode breaks down misconceptions around HIV, embraces identity with power and pride, and explores the courage it takes to challenge social norms. Phenyo also speaks candidly about the joys and challenges of dating while living openly with HIV, and the vital support LGBTQIA+ youth need beyond the usual “be yourself” message.

Whether you’re living with HIV, part of the queer community, or an ally ready to support without shame or saviourism, this conversation is real, raw, and full of heart.

In this episode:

00:34 Welcome to Don't Hold Back

00:50 Introducing Today's Guest

01:19 Catching Up After Years

02:07 The Snack Tradition - a Teaser

02:43 Living Positively with HIV

03:10 The Impact of Sharing My Story

05:24 Challenges of Public Disclosure

05:53 Personal Relationships and HIV

07:52 The Journey to Healing

10:03 Advocating for the Next Generation

13:04 Navigating Conversations About Safe Sex

15:35 Coming Out to Family

16:18 Navigating Safe Conversations

17:34 Seeking Help and Counseling

19:11 Finding Love and Disclosure

24:49 Rapid Fire Question Section

25:52 Addressing Stigma and Discrimination

30:04 Message to Young People and Parents

33:11 Final Thoughts and Farewell

#DontHoldBackPodcast | #LivingPositively | #PhenyoMoletsane | #HIVAwareness | #LGBTQIAPlusSA | #BreakTheSilence | #DifferentFacesOfHIV Catch up with our host Nozibele · More information about this podcast · The 77 Percent (DW Africa)

At almost two years old, Melti Grobler beat cancer for the first time, and at just five years old, he had to endure that battle once again. We take a look at the healthy teenager he has become, years after Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels assisted him and his family.

From the LottoStar Fortune Frenzy funds raised for Good Morning Angels, LottoStar will donate the remaining R40,000 needed for Lerato’s eye surgery — and will also contribute an additional R7,000 for any unexpected costs and essentials for her and her daughter. GMA webpage