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When you think of the word “intimacy,” you may assume it means sexual relationships. While one can boost the other, one doesn’t necessarily include the other. Intimacy on its own involves trust, acceptance, and an emotional connection with another person. Intimate partners care for one another and are unafraid to share thoughts, desires, and vulnerabilities. In addition to romantic partners, you can have intimate relationships with friends, family members, and other people in your life. Even without sex, intimacy can provide many physical and mental health benefits

Guest:  Norma Mzizi – Life Coach and Owner of Norma’s Touch

1. #MogoengMogoeng (Former Chief Justice does his first TV interview after his retirement with JJ Tabane)
2. #LeratoKganyago (Husband breaks the internet by allegedly buying her a hotel for Valentine's Day)
3. #NeilPowell (Springbok Rugby Sevens coach announced as Sharks' new Director of Rugby)
4. #Liberia (Thousands gathered on Monrovia to celebrate the bicentenary)
5. #Huawei (Company bring sued by government for hiring 90% foreign national staff | Department of Labour will be clamping down on EEA quotas - 60% local staff complement)

Guest: Lorato Tshenkeng - Social Commentator

During the Debate on State Of Nation Address 2022, Inkatha Freedom Party Chief Whip, Narend Singh said that “it’s painful to be a young, gifted and black female when labour and economic opportunities are inaccessible”. Singh reminded President Cyril Ramaphosa that black women bore the brunt of the unemployment and that unemployment has only risen since the last State Of Nation Address. Last year, more than 40% of black women were unemployed and formed part of the 2 million jobs losses since 2020. In light of this, we discuss the impact unemployment has on mental health and their families. Our next guest will share her experience of unemployment. She discusses her struggle with depression, the lack of psychosocial support available within communities and how she got her life back on track.

Guest:  Tombozi Mbewe-Ncube – Life Coach and author of The Confident Comeback

 

Our next guest is part of an organization that is on a mission to engage in people-centred community empowerment initiatives that contribute to meaningful and sustainable change in the township of Langa, Cape Town. The organization was recently awarded the coveted 2021 Human Rights Prize of the Republic of France by the Ambassador of France to South Africa, Aurélien Lechevallier. The award recognised Just Grace’s efforts to reduce school dropout in the township through their engagement with five high schools during the Covid19 pandemic. During the pandemic, there was an increase in the number of children dropping out of school – it was recorded that an additional 750 000 learners did not return to school

Guest:  Lindiwe Kers – Business Development Officer at Just Grace NPC

 

1. #SONADebate2022 (President responds to questions from the National Assembly)
2. #Superbowl (Halftime show featured 50 Cent, Mary J Blige, Dr. Dre, Enimen and Kendrick Lamar)
3. #Malema (EFF leader launched an urgent interdict to halt recommendation to apologize to JSC)
4. #Sudan (AU delegations meets with Burhan in Khartoum)
5. #WenzileMadonsela (Daughter of a former Public Protector accuses mother of being toxic online)

Guest: Busisiwe Radebe - Social Commentator

 

Our next guest called for President Cyril Ramaphosa to address these four policy areas in his 2022 SONA to protect the sector’s gains in the past two years: These are rural safety, access to land, access to working capital and investment in infrastructure and technology. The agriculture sector contributed R119 billion to the local economy and employed over 8 000 people since 2020. Did the President meet the expectations of the sector?

Guest:  Christo van der Rheede – Executive Director of AgriSA

 

Spiritual practice has undergone a dramatic modern resurgence as more and more people seek guidance from the ‘higher powers’ given the complexities of our world today. This week, we focus on the spiritual practice of cleansing. In previous weeks, we had discussed on connecting with spirituality and how having sex with multiple partners can have spiritual implications. How do people who go through the process of cleansing? How does this process work? Under what circumstances, outside of sexual relations, would this process apply? What is the symbolism when it comes to bodies of water and cleansing?

Guest:  Gift Sebiloane - Actor, MC and Traditional Spiritualist

Pregnancy Awareness Week is held every February to highlight the importance of healthy pregnancy and safe motherhood. This includes educating soon-to-be mothers on their right to antenatal care and the importance of reducing complications for both expecting mother as well as foetus. According to health experts, a pregnancy should be planned and couples should see a medical practitioner six months in advance to check the status of their health. Our next guest will be taking us through everything a new mom can expect in the journey, how they should be taking care of their mental health and how her centre supports their journey

Guest:  Dr. Qinisile Diale – Fertility Specialist, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Family Matters Fertility Centre

 

In 2013, our next guest’s birthday lunch became the inspiration of an idea that would go onto become a global phenomenon of goodwill and positive change: 67 Blankets for Mandela. Stitch by stitch, the campaign has generated warmth and hope for millions of needy South Africans and has become an annual record-breaking event that aims to keep the legacy of Madiba alive and well. This year, South Africans are invited to rally together over the next few months to help create the Rainbow Nation Blanket of Hope, knitting or crocheting to evoke the warm and generous spirit of our rainbow nation

Guest:  Carolyn Steyn – Philanthropist and Founder of 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day

 

1. #WorldRadioDay (UNESCO theme: Radio and Trust | Radio is thriving in South Africa according to Broadcast Research Council of SA)
2. #SONA2022 (Highlights of #SONA2022 speech | Political parties respond to the President’s plan)
3. #ClubWorldCup (Pitso Mosimaine and Al Ahly grab third place for the second time | Chelsea win the overall tournament, maintaining European football dominance)
4. #ThandoMakhubu (The beneficiary of the SRD Grant mentioned in SONA 2022)

Guest: Mpumelelo Mashifane - Social Commentator