Unfiltered 101

There's no denying that sex work has been in existence from 2400BCE but there's still stigmatisation on sex workers and it still is not decriminalised. Senior Researcher at Human Rights Watch, Skye Wheeler joins me for a sit down on issues surrounding sex work and Nobuhle, a brave woman bears her life bare with me as a sex worker. A huge thanks to Human Rights Watch, SWEAT and Nobuhle for making this episode a reality, and two my two listeners who shared their thoughts. Vicky Sampson's African Dream is a song I hold dearly to heart and it is my dream that one day sex work will be decriminalised and the workers will be included in the constitution as humans.

In this episode, Nigerian based urologist and surgeon, Dr Martin, joins me for a chat on kidney stones which are taking 16 100 lives annually. What are these, the signs, prevention, treatment /cure? Dr Sindi van Zyl touched on sexual health in episode 6 and now Dr Martin delves deeper into vaginal health as well as infertility in women as well as the deadly impact of FGM. Share your thoughts with me and enjoy the chat which I hope you'll learn from.

History shows that pregnancy termination has been in existence for years, yet there's still so much stigmatisation, victimisation and shaming on those who choose to abort. Chinogwenya serves as Marketing and Brand Manager for Marie Stopes SA, and she joins me to have a chat on safe abortions in time of Covid-19, myths around terminations and their #BlueRibbonCampaign. Abortion Activist, Feminist Mommy and Journalist, Gaopalelwe Phalaetsiwe shares her termination story through three terminations and her healing journey. As often realised that some people live with regret post termination, Angie Farrenkothen of Rachel's Vineyard also adds her contribution on how such individuals could get help. Do enjoy and share with others. Don't forget to drop me your thoughts on https://anchor.fm/hlalefang-makoetlane/message

Nigerian based urologist and surgeon, Dr Henry has a sit down moment with me to dissect some of the issues that relate to men's health. In this episode, we cover varicocele, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, infertility and libido. All of these really go unaddressed in our societies perhaps due to cultural beliefs but it's time that we tell these untold stories. I named it Scrotum Bible because it really is a study of scrotum related health matters. Drop your thoughts on https://anchor.fm/hlalefang-makoetlane/message

"When you buy something, you are not paying for it with money. You are paying for it with hours of your life you had to spend earning that money." Jose Mujica Founder of TKO Consultancy, personal finance and wellness coach and Mandela Washington Fellow 2019, Tokiso TKay Nthebe joins me for a conversation about our finances. TKay and I cover investments, savings,budgeting, retirement, insurance and our relationship with money. Drop your thoughts on https://anchor.fm/hlalefang-makoetlane/message

"Travelling leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller."-Ibn Battuta

This week's special guest is Zee, (@African_Odyzzee) who is a travel and lifestyle content creator. Zee and I talk about her extensive travel around the globe. Listen to all the jams she drops ranging from choosing a destination to the very much argued debate of whether local travel is more expensive than international travel. Also find out how she partied up a storm with strangers on vacation, and her love for Bali.Drop your thoughts on https://anchor.fm/hlalefang-makoetlane/message

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In this instalment, Siya and I get to chat about what he hopes people draw from the book, my choice of being comfortable as a side dish than main in relationships,bisexuality, MSM and wrap it up with a game of #NEVER_HAVE_I_EVER that depicts the old soul he is! Higher love by Whitney Houston ft Kygo is a perfect song selection to end the podcast because that's what it felt like. So raw, pure and honest. Don't forget to buy his book at all good book stores like he says.Drop your thoughts on https://anchor.fm/hlalefang-makoetlane/message 😂😂😂

Award winning author and socio-political commentator, Siya Khumalo of 'You Have To Be Gay To Know God' , joins me for a candid, yet insightful chat about his debut book which he describes as a triquetra of power. Khumalo's book touches on sex, religion and politics with such a humorous writing. This chat will leave with so questions from what you had previously known. Do listen to the podcast and share your thoughts with me on Instagram and Facebook at hlalefang_m and Hlalefang Makoetlane respectively. Up next is Part 2 of the conversation in which he reveals his witty side and of course, I join in. Drop your thoughts on https://anchor.fm/hlalefang-makoetlane/message

PS: I'm still new in this field. Apologies in advance for any experienced technicalities. Afropolitan movement has cemented itself in our hearts, and now more than ever, we embrace being Africans especially in artistry. One artist who effortlessly does this, is singer, songwriter and producer, Brenda Mtambo. This episode follows Mtambo's journey in her music career from the days of Joyous Celebration to now being a solo performer with two albums, Inspired and So Much More.She also touches on motherhood, entrepreneurship, family, friendship and pays tribute to her late friends Akhumzi Jezile and Bob Mabena. There's also an Unplugged Soul Session. Drop your thoughts on https://anchor.fm/hlalefang-makoetlane/message

Afropolitan movement has cemented itself in our hearts, and now more than ever, we embrace being Africans especially in artistry. One artist who effortlessly does this, is singer, songwriter and producer, Brenda Mtambo. This episode follows Mtambo's journey in her music career from the days of Joyous Celebration to now being a solo performer with two albums, Inspired and So Much More.She also touches on motherhood, entrepreneurship, family, friendship and pays tribute to her late friends Akhumzi Jezile and Bob Mabena. There's also an Unplugged Soul Session.