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News24 Life Deputy Editor Kaunda Selisho takes you behind the headlines emerging from popular South African reality shows like Married At First Sight Mzansi and The Mommy Club Sugar and Spice.

In this episode of Pride Pulse, host Iviwe Mzandisi delves into the critical topic of mental health and well-being within the LGBTIQ+ community.

The episode features Roche Kester, a performer and LGBTIQ+ activist who has worked extensively on policy reform and supporting victims of hate crimes. Roche shares her experiences and discusses the mental health challenges that many queer people face.

Iviwe is also joined by Dr Bev Ditsie, a renowned South African lesbian activist, filmmaker, and founding member of the Gay and Lesbian Organisation of the Witwatersrand. Dr Ditsie reflects on the emotional toll of activism and the importance of prioritizing self-care.

Later, the conversation shifts to practical wellness solutions with Dr Dulcy, a social entrepreneur passionate about providing accessible healthcare in South Africa. She offers insight into how LGBTIQ+ people can access mental health support and improve their overall well-being.

This episode presents a thoughtful exploration of mental health issues and wellness strategies within the queer community.

Join Chrizelda Kekana and Muvhango actor Mulisa Mudau on this episode of Brand New Adults as they reflect on losing their mothers at a young age, forging their identities and chasing their dreams against all odds. News24 Life

While Pride Month is often reduced to rainbow flags and festivities, the more profound message lies in resistance and reclamation.

It's about the fight for equality, safety and dignity. When we reflect on Pride's historical roots, particularly within South Africa, we see the intersection of race, class and gender, further complicating what it means to be queer in this country. Pride a celebration of identity and a defiant stand against the forces that continue to oppress us.

Karabo Kgoleng talks to Damilare Kuku, author of Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow, on her recent visit to South Africa

Head of Collections and ECM Strategy at Old Mutual Finance, Senzo Lubisi is joined by Robin Raichman, Old Mutual Finance Head of Recoveries and Debt Review and they speak to Motheo Khoaripe about the Debt Review and Debt Consolidation.

Robin Raichman clarifies that consumers under debt review cannot acquire further credit, as it could be deemed reckless credit granting. Successful completion of debt review is required before applying for new credit.

Join Chrizelda Kekana and Constance Gaanakgomo on this episode of Brand New Adults as they navigate the daunting world of adult friendships. The pair chat candidly about the challenges of maintaining friendships in a world that already demands too much from most of us. News24 Life

For the second episode of Wine Life, we sat down with Stephanie Wiid of Thistle & Weed Wines, Tim Atkin's Young Winemaker of 2024, at their new tasting room on the Leef op Hoop farm in the Jonkershoek Valley. Arguably Stellenbosch wine royalty, with a grandfather who was Neil Joubert of Spier, she worked under Charles Back at Fairview for 11 years before she went out on her own with business partner and Vinpro viticulturist Etienne Terblanche in 2016. Stephanie is a Swiftie, mother of three, winemaker, lover of Portuguese varieties in the Cape, and a ceramicist. In no particular order. And also somehow finds the time to make beautiful, award-winning Cape Chardonnay for Draaiboek wines, as well as the Terblanche Family's Elmie Rosé, among a number of other side hustles. She represents that particular brand of can-do that seems to permeate the industry, and even managed to record their family dog, Kolisi or Khaleesi - either Bok captain or Mother of Dragons, depending on the day - to put on record his particular brand of extra. Winemakers and their dogs, it's a thing.

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Follow Thistle & Weed Wines on Instagram: @thistleandweed.co.za

Thistle & Weed Wines: https://www.thistleandweed.co.za/

For behind-the-scenes of Wine Life, follow our Wine Editor, Daléne Fourie, on Instagram as she makes her way around the Cape Winelands: @dalenefourie.

As mentioned in the podcast, Loftie Ellis works for Wine Quality Consultants. You can find him here: https://wineqc.com/

News24 Life Deputy Editor Kaunda Selisho takes you behind the headlines emerging from popular South African reality shows like Married At First Sight Mzansi and The Mommy Club Sugar and Spice.

In the third episode of News24 and MenaCal.7™’s podcast series, ‘Strong to the Bone’, we chat with Dr Shivani Pillay, a Pharmacovigilance Manager and Homeopath, about the power trio of bone health: Calcium, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin K2.