MOT South Africa (pronounced moet), an organization that is aimed at strengthening youth’s awareness and courage to live, courage to care and courage to say no.

MOT works to nurture robust and resilient people with a special focus on youth by providing them with tools to strengthen their leadership and courage.

We assist with managing peer pressure, self-belief and taking responsibility for your own life and future.

MOT focuses strongly on the development of self-confidence, sound values, positive attitude and behaviour, self-leadership and respect and care for others.

Through interactive and experiential learning, both youth and adults actively participate in their personal and interpersonal growth and development.

The MOT sessions, based on highly regarded behavioural theories, draw on methodologies of interactive group discussions, games, role-plays, storytelling and self-reflection to enhance the learning outcomes and behavioural change.

Guest 1 on the line: Viola Manuel - Country Director - MOT South Africa (pronounced moet)

Guest on line: Nicole du Toit - a sex coach / educator / counsellor based in Cape Town

Dyspareunia is the medical term used to refer to genital pain that occurs before, during, or after sex. It’s very common and affects 75 percent of the female population at some point in their lives.

Painful sex can affect body image, relationships, and even plans to conceive. In some cases, dyspareunia can make a person avoid sex entirely.

While it’s usually possible to determine what causes sex to be painful, some people are reluctant to talk about it with their health care providers.

Guest 1 on the line: Herman Mazibuko, founder Agent Director of Amalga Real Estate Agency

An offer to purchase (OTP) is the document governing the sale agreement of a property between the buyer and seller. It is a legally binding contract, so it is important to take your time and complete it accurately.

An offer to purchase (OTP) is the document governing the sale agreement of a property between the buyer and seller. It is a legally binding contract, so it is important to take your time and complete it accurately.

Guest 1 on the line: Lorvica Matthews - Executive Officer Membership and Communications - NAPTOSA

Education conversations: Proposal to introduce unisex toilets at schools irks parents

The public is yet to comment on the planned introduction of unisex toilets at South Africa’s schools, the Department of Education has said, following a leaked document.

Elijah Mhlanga, spokesperson for the department, said the draft guidelines were developed this year for measures to be put in place for a safe environment for learners of different sexual orientation.

“[This is] so that they don’t drop out of school or commit suicide because they feel unwanted … that’s one of the challenges that we are facing as a sector,” said Mhlanga.

“We are far from finalising this; we still need to consult stakeholders. The draft guidelines will be published for consultation in 2023, so that the public can engage on this matter.”

Guest on line: Mathawe Matsapola -Seasoned Journalist & Editor/Entrepreneur/Certified Life Coach and COMENSA member/ Speaker/.

Closet conversations: Why is it important to invite relatives and Friends to your function/event?

There is nothing worse than misinterpreting the tone of an event and arriving underdressed or overdressed. With a physical invitation, you can not only establish whether it is a formal or informal event but what you should wear, what you should bring, and what type of food is likely to be served. This can allow your guests to plan ahead and organize any alternative arrangements before the big day.

But what happens when a friend or a family member rock up uninvited?

Guest 1 on the line: Thulani Grenville Greyʼs is a Master Trainer for the Coach Mpilo Project with Matchboxology and Population Services International (PSI)

Social conversations: The Coach Mpilo programme: Men helping other men navigate life with HIV

In the forty years since the first case of HIV was detected in South Africa, the country has made tremendous progress in helping people to get tested and have access to treatment. At the same time, there are still an estimated 2.2 million people who have HIV but are not on treatment. Men have been particularly hard to reach—only 64% of men with HIV in South Africa are currently on treatment.

With funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Mpilo Project has been working since 2017 to understand what it is that makes it particularly difficult for men to test for HIV and to start and stay on treatment if positive.

The project started by talking with more than 2000 men, with the aim of understanding the situation through their eyes. A key insight from the research with men is that their attitudes about HIV are far more dynamic and complex than we may realise, with myths and misperceptions abounding.

We found in particular that,

• We often assume men are unconcerned about HIV. The reality is that HIV leaves many men anxious and afraid, to the point of paralysis.

• We often assume men do not want support or are even incapable of accepting it. The reality is that most men are hungry for support in coping with an HIV diagnosis but see no sources of support that feel safe or relatable.

• We assume everyone knows that HIV is no longer a death sentence. The reality is that many men still do not believe it is possible to live a long, happy, healthy life with HIV.

Guest on line: Dr Victor Ramathesele-Medical Doctor and Media personality

Erectile dysfunction (impotence) is the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex.

Having erection trouble from time to time isn't necessarily a cause for concern. If erectile dysfunction is an ongoing issue, however, it can cause stress, affect your self-confidence and contribute to relationship problems. Problems getting or keeping an erection can also be a sign of an underlying health condition that needs treatment and a risk factor for heart disease.

If you're concerned about erectile dysfunction, talk to your doctor — even if you're embarrassed. Sometimes, treating an underlying condition is enough to reverse erectile dysfunction. In other cases, medications or other direct treatments might be needed.

Symptoms

Erectile dysfunction symptoms might include persistent:

Trouble getting an erection

Trouble keeping an erection

Reduced sexual desire

When to see a doctor

A family doctor is a good place to start when you have erectile problems. See your doctor if:

You have concerns about your erections or you're experiencing other sexual problems such as premature or delayed ejaculation

You have diabetes, heart disease or another known health condition that might be linked to erectile dysfunction

You have other symptoms along with erectile dysfunction

Guest 1 on the line: Herman Mazibuko, founder Agent Director of Amalga Real Estate Agency

"Rentals took a fairly severe hit as a result of the doubted whammy delivered by Covid-19, as many landlords were required to hold rentals steady or even decrease them over the past two years due to tenant income pressures, and at the same time, a large number of people who would have been renters became first-time homeowners, taking advantage of the massive drop in interest rates as government worked to cushion the economic blow of the pandemic," says Ndlovu.

However, demand for rental properties recovered during the first half of 2022 as rising interest rates put landlords back in a favorable position, predicts that demand for rentals will continue growing into 2023, particularly in the rent affordability ‘sweet spot', which ranges t …Between R6 000 and R12 000 per month, depending on the province.

Guest 1 on the line: Lindelani Makeba-Lee: the late legendary music icon and activist Dr Miriam Makeba’s great grandson

Opening Song: Miriam Makeba - Hapo Zamani (Live At the Cape Town Int. Jazz Festival 2006)

South Africa, Africa and the world over, hereby acknowledge and recognize the forthcoming 14th year Commemoration of the passing of Humanitarian and Musical Icon Mama Miriam Makeba; in Honor and Remembrance of the late Her Excellency Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Miriam Makeba. Dr. Miriam Makeba sadly passed away on November 9, 2008.

This Wednesday, November 9, 2022, signifies the 14th year commemoration of the passing of one of the most iconic Africans the world has ever witnessed; the Legendary Songstress, Humanitarian and Goodwill Ambassador, Dr. Miriam Makeba. As we reminiscence on the memory and contributions of “Mama Africa”, we seek to achieve, and reach out to All who loved her, from all over the world to emulate what came so easily to the legendary late Dr. Miriam Makeba. Specifically, that is to reach out to one another, and remember that the way she lived her life was a testament as to how we should all live our lives; by treating each other with respect and the love that resides so deep in all our hearts, and be kind to one another, as well as being kind to ourselves, and make this world a better place. “We love you always Mama Africa, Rest in Peace – Lala Ngoxolo”; says the Miriam Makeba Foundation.

Around this time of year, many South African Grade 12 learners are sacrificing their social life and putting in the hard work to ensure that they are fully prepared to write their final exams in November.

While this is a stressful time for some learners, many will already have an eye on the future, confident that they will fulfil their ambition to further their studies and gain the knowledge that will help them prosper in their chosen career.

Guest on the line: Professor Zaheer Hamid- Academic Director at MANCOSA.