South Africa accounts for a third of all new HIV infections in southern Africa. HIV prevalence remains high, with 20.4% of people (one in five) living with HIV, however prevalence varies markedly between regions, ranging from 12.6% in Western Cape to 27% in KwaZulu-Natal. This episode features a man who has been living with the virus for 17 years, has been on drugs, abused alcohol which resulted to being infected with MDR-TB but still alive and making a positive contribution to the society.

Sbu is a recovering addict that was arrested at a young age. Growing up in the streets Lamontville being involved in crime and facing jail time was equivalent to attending university. Life is about having second chances and Sbu is maximizing his.

P.S.This was a live recording in the township hence some background sounds.

Being a success in business means having the courage to own who you are, why you are doing what you do and how you can apply your vision to positively impact the world. A successful woman is confidently feminine and eager to learn and grow which is why this episode features a trailblazer Nothando Mazibuko, who takes us on her path as an entrepreneur.

NB. This was a live recording so there is external noise.

Many people don't understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs. They may mistakenly think that those who use drugs lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop their drug use simply by choosing to. In reality, drug addiction is a complex disease, and quitting usually takes more than good intentions or a strong will. Drugs change the brain in ways that make quitting hard, even for those who want to. This episode features a young man from The University of Sussex (England) who shares his journey on drug addiction and recovery. if you are looking to connect with the host Nokuthula Khwela, she is available on Instagram under the handle @unravelwithnokuthulakhwela, twitter @madamkhwela, Facebook is Nokuthula Khwela as well as Linkedin.

This episode mainly divulges into the challenges faced by gay black men. The guests Ngcebo Mnyandu founder of Nonkosi Collection and Ndu Mgobhozi (Maurice Hozi Founder) speak on various factors including being born gay not inheriting it which is where the misunderstanding is rooted, not seeing the need to be out of the closet, struggling with acceptance from loved ones etc..

The hate perpetuated towards people who identify with the LGBTQI community is inherited through families, friends etc. which then requires people to start embarking on a journey of unlearning these societal stigmas. if you are looking to connect with the host Nokuthula Khwela, she is available on Instagram under the handle @unravelwithnokuthulakhwela, twitter @madamkhwela, Facebook is Nokuthula Khwela as well as Linkedin. Ngcebo Mnyandu is @nonkosi_collection on IG and Ndu's handle is @ndu_mg.

N.B. This was a live recording hence the background noise.

Witchcraft is broadly conceived as the capacity to cause harm or accumulate illicit wealth and power by supernatural means.It is also a central feature of African life in South Africa and across the continent. This Episode features two young ladies one being Makhosi Mkhize a traditional healer who gives us an understanding of "African magic" and the other taking us on her own encounter with it.The conversation highlights what is isilwane, isichitho as well as isikhafulo to mention a few. if you are looking to connect with the host Nokuthula Khwela, she is available on Instagram under the handle @unravelwithnokuthulakhwela, twitter @madamkhwela, Facebook is Nokuthula Khwela as well as Linkedin. Makhosi Mkhize is available on Instagram ONLY @_makhosimkhize.

The guest on this episode Mam Jabulile Mkhwanazi, a well of wisdom who is a former speaker of Newcastle Municipality, former Mayor of Amajuba District Municipality, a non-executive director of UThukela Water Board, former ANC PEC member and currently a member of the parliament. She highlighted the importance of:

* striking a balance between power and values, it is essential to bloom where you are planted irrespective of who is watching.

* when in governance and politics, remember you are not there for yourself therefore never lose sight of being a public representative.................

if you are looking to connect with the host Nokuthula Khwela, she is available on Instagram under the handle @unravelwithnokuthulakhwela, twitter @madamkhwela, Facebook is Nokuthula Khwela as well as Linkedin

Premature birth is defined as all births before 37 completed weeks of gestation or fewer than 259 days since the first day of a woman’s last menstrual period. Complications of premature birth are the single largest contributor to neonatal mortality, due to the lack of necessary physical development. The survivors of premature birth may suffer lifelong effects. Neonatal sepsis is a blood infection that can be caused by a number of different bacteria. Neonatal sepsis can have an early-onset (within 24 hours of birth) or late-onset (after eight days of life). Birth asphyxia is defined as the failure to establish breathing or perfusion at birth. This episode features Dr Madonsela who unpacks the medical implications associated with early childhood bearing.If you are looking to connect with the host Nokuthula Khwela, she is available on Instagram under the handle @unravelwithnokuthulakhwela, twitter @madamkhwela, Facebook is Nokuthula Khwela as well as Linkedin

The GBV scourge keeps on moving through South Africa notwithstanding president Cyril Ramaphosa pronouncing femicide a national emergency in September 2019. As the country keeps on battling the imperceptible COVID19, an exceptionally obvious pandemic of gender based violence keeps affecting the lives of women and children. This episode features Lungelo Saule and Phemelo Mbili, two youthful South Africans who have been effectively associated with battling GBV. If you are looking to connect with the host Nokuthula Khwela, she is available on Instagram under the handle @unravelwithnokuthulakhwela, twitter @madamkhwela, Facebook is Nokuthula Khwela as well as Linkedin. The guest are @Lungelo_Saule and @phemelox on Instagram.

Several studies have argued that young school girls engage in sex with older partners and have transactional sex. Such relationships result in young women having little or no negotiating power with their partners to insist on condoms usage a situation which may result in high risk of becoming pregnant and contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS. This episode features Gugu Khoza who was a statistic of teenage pregnancy, she shares her experience as an adolsecent mom and how she managed to become the career woman she is today. If you are looking to connect with the host Nokuthula Khwela, she is available on Instagram under the handle @unravelwithnokuthulakhwela, twitter @madamkhwela, Facebook is Nokuthula Khwela as well as Linkedin.