In this month’s episode we talk about abuse in the home with Jabu Mathenjwa. Jabu is a professional social worker and pre-teen/teen life coach with extensive experience working with families and communities on domestic violence, gender based violence, bullying, human trafficking, and related issues. At present, coach Jabu is stationed at a police station as part of a social crime unit assisting with the process of victim reporting in a dignified manner, as well as providing necessary support. Enjoy

If you wish to contact Ms Mathenjwa:

cell no. 0812649160

email: [email protected]

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In this month’s episode we talk about "Teenage Pregnancy" with Professional registered nurse Sister Makhosazane ‘Khosi’ Ndlovu. With over 14 years worth of experience as a professional nurse, Sister Ndlovu is currently the manager and head nurse at Mbombela Women's Clinic, where she alongside two gynecologists prioritize sexual and reproductive health especially that of women. 1 in 3 teen moms drop out of school due to a variety of social pressures resulting from teenage pregnancy. Thus, as South Africa celebrates women this month we would like to highlight one of the barriers affecting many young women in SA; all in hope to encourage many teen moms to not lose hope and to prevent even more young girls from succumbing to teenage pregnancy.

Its Youth month in South Africa and here at Ubusha bami! We celebrate this month with the nation and learn more about communication and the youth. In this episode we speak to Dr. Khutso Mabokela who holds a PhD in Media Studies from the University of Limpopo. Dr. Mabokela is currently a lecturer at the University of Venda, She has a long history in journalism and media studies, having been part of news reporting teams for numerous publications and future journalist programs.  In 2013 she co-founded VikeMap Communications, and has spent her career in various positions including public relations, marketing and radio broadcasting, and of course academia.

We would like to thank Dr. Mabokela for generously sharing insights on adolescents and their use of media. We hope parents, guardians and community members listening are now better equipped to support them through this crazy thing called life.

On this special edition episode, we thought it important and practical to hear a testimony from someone who lived with an addict. This episode was conceptualized to highlight how widespread are the effects of substance misuse. It may seem like an individual choice and struggle, however, it stretch far beyond self. We truly are thankful to our special and brave guest Pam (alias) for sharing her story with us and hope many will learn and be strengthen by this episode. Enjoy and take care of yourself.

If you know someone or you are struggling with substance abuse - contact the South African National council on alcoholism and drug dependence (SANCA) for general information on how you can help your loved one or yourself.

SANCA contact details

Phone: 011 892 3829                     

Email: [email protected] 

Substance abuse is the one for the leading contributor to unnatural deaths in South Africa. In this episode we speak to Dr. Sue Bond from the University of Johannesburg (UJ). Dr. Bond holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Her masters looked at couples and families while her D. Litt et Phil focused on the development of possible selves and resilience in young people about to leave residential care (child and youth care centres). Dr. Bond’s current research looks into youth in care, and those transitioning from care. In addition to her research work, Sue has had a long career in child protection providing statutory services, worked in couples and family counselling, adoptions, and in a shelter with abused women and their children. Her commitment to working with families has also been evident in her work in schools, oncology and rehabilitation, as well as managing an inpatient facility for substance abuse. Enjoy.

In this episode we speak to Dr. Elona Toska, from the University of Cape Town. Dr. Elona Toska is an adolescent health and well-being expert and emerging leader in adolescent and HIV/AIDS research. She holds an MSc and DPhil from the University of Oxford (UO) in Evidence Based Social Intervention. She is the Director and Chief Research Officer of the Adolescent Accelerators Research Hub at the Centre for Social Science Research at the University of Cape

Its Human Rights month! Samke and Musa reflect on the strives of South Africa to obtain certain freedoms. Samke elaborates on the violent history of our past and Musa emphasis the on going violence in our communities even today. Follow these two as they navigate teen life together.

In this episode we speak to distinguished Professor Ann. Strode, from the University of Kwazulu-Natal. Professor Strode has worked in the socio-legal space for over twenty years, with most of her work addressing HIV as a human rights issue. Her more recent work has focused on issues of consent in health research with children and adolescents, not neglecting her co-authored 2016 article on the evolving sexual and reproductive health rights of adolescents. This new segment is an exciting addition to our work, we hope you enjoy the content and engage with us. Take care

Its a new school year, Samke & Musa are in Matric and the stress levels are just bubbling up. Samke tries to explain to Musa the types of stress - healthy and unhealthy, as well as the importance of mental wellbeing. Follow the journey of these 2 friends and navigate teen life with them.