NIGHT FALL

This evening we are starting a conversation on a related and interesting topic – why good people do bad things at work?

Guest on the line: Penny Milner-Smyth of Ethicalways

Seen by some as a highly coveted experience, the act of achieving a simultaneous orgasm with your partner doesn’t have to be mysterious. While it might be at the top of your list of most desired sexual experiences, it is just one potential part of an overall satisfying sexual relationship.

Guest on the line: Norma Mzizi, a qualified life coach and owner of holistic range Norma’s Touch is pioneering the wellness industry with her unique skills.

With oversized, tropical-looking leaves and bizarre seed pods, castor bean is an exotic addition to the ornamental garden. The only member of the genus, Ricinus communis is in the Spurge Family (Euphorbiaceae). The word ricinus is Latin for “tick”, used for this plant name because of the superficial resemblance of the seeds to a particular species of European tick. Castor bean is native to tropical east Africa around Ethiopia, but has naturalized in tropical and subtropical areas around the world to become a weed in many places, including the southwestern U.S. Plants are typically found in moist, well-drained soils in disturbed areas, such as along river beds and roadsides, and in fallow fields or at the edges of cultivated lands.

Guest on the line: Gugulethu G. Xaba of Amandla Omnotho who is our Entrepreneurial and enterprise development Mentor for supporting this initiative.

As you know Mindfulness is something that more and more people are talking about. 

What is it? Is it related to a religion, philosophy or a sect of people? Why are so many people talking about it?

This is a great introduction.

I would talk about how while Mindfulness has its roots in Buddhism the modernised popularised practice of it is not associated with Buddhism or any other religion. It is seen as a secular practice that is all about training the mind to manage all the thoughts that bombard us throughout the day and it is backed by scientific research.

From young children to politicians, CEO's, teachers, sportsmen, soldiers - everyone is waking up to the benefit of operating in the present moment. It is a thought management and stress management tool and anyone can practice it. You don't need any special skills, you don't need to pay membership to a club, and you don't need to buy anything. You simply need to train yourself to be mindful.

I can discuss the formal and informal practises that people can work with.

Guest 1 on the line: Niki Seberini -Mind Freedom Fighter, Speaker & Talk Show Host

Both men and women pretend to have orgasms, and the practice of “faking” is fairly common. Research suggests that women are more likely to fake orgasm than men are.

For example, a 2009 study published in the Journal of Sex Research reported that among a group of college students, 25% of the men and 50% of the women had pretended to reach orgasm. Among participants who had had vaginal intercourse, 28% of men and 67% of women said they faked orgasm.

Women often fake orgasm by making corresponding sounds, like moaning or gasping. They may breathe more quickly or move in ways that make their partner think they are climaxing.

Since men typically ejaculate when they reach orgasm, faking it may be more challenging. However, if a man wears a condom, he might be able to dispose of it before his partner realizes he hasn’t climaxed.

Guest on the line: Sari Cohen - Founder and Owner - Allure Sensuality Emporium

Sooner or later, everyone gets sick. For those who can afford it, they visit a private GP or clinic to receive a diagnosis and the peace of mind that comes with quality treatment for everyday health concerns. What happens when that everyday quality care and advice is beyond their means? What happens to those who don’t have the time to wait in a clinic queue or don’t have the money to settle a doctor’s bill?

The all-too-common answer is that people delay medical care, or resort to inadequate home remedies or "Doctor Google" for advice. What if there was a better, more inclusive way to offer access to quality healthcare that is both fast and affordable?

Guest on the line – Saul Kornik -CEO of Kena Health

World Social Work Day is celebrated across the world. The 2022 theme has been promoted by social work and now involves extensive global partnerships representing 100s of millions of people. IFSW President, Silvana Martinez said. ´The Co-building a New Eco-Social World peoples´ summit has brought large and diverse groups together with a common vision and shared starting principles. Collectively we are the largest civil-society organisation comprising the world’s trade unions, health sectors, Faith Invest network, global student bodies, international social work, United Nation’s agencies, social movements, academic networks and many others. The 2022 World Social Work Day will act as a platform for this initiative, to engage all communities so they can have their say in what kind of collective world they want to live in. I urge all social workers to become involved in this global mass movement for change´.

Guest on the line: Dr Mpumelelo Ncube-HoD & Senior Lecturer Dept of Social Work University of the Free State.

World Consumer Rights Day, celebrated on March 15 every year, is a global event that aims to raise awareness about consumer rights and needs. Consumer rights mean that every person who buys various products, goods, and services, has the right to have information on the quality, purity, price, and standard of those products.

Guest 1 on the line: Ouma Ramaru - Consumer Goods & Services Ombud

This mixed-use, village-based farm borders Mphangani Village, a rural community in Limpopo province. The community suffers high illiteracy and unemployment rates, which is what inspired local entrepreneur, Eric Mlambo, to start his 12 hectare farm. He wanted to uplift his community by creating employment opportunities, while at the same time providing food security for his home village.

Guest on the line –Eric Mlambo: Managing Director of Ndzahluli Farms

Adrian needs your name and one burning question.

Guest on the line: Adrian Nelson -Conscious living practitioner