Pt 1 - 70% of black households in South Africa are fatherless. Lebang pleads for a call for action to all absent fathers as she unpacks the benefits of growing up with a present father. It is time to step up and stop normalising fatherless households.
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Pt 2 - “We read to know we're not alone.” Meet Thami Sibenya, tutor at the Atlegang bana foundation based in Dobsonville Soweto. They aim to uplift the minds of children by tutoring them on weekends and teaching them to read and improve their education.
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Pt 1 - If you don't know a toxic friend you are probably the toxic friend! Lebang speaks about the warnings signs of how to spot a toxic relationship.
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Dr John Parker is our special guest on this episode to explain the relevance of human rights in the practice of psychiatry, which has relevance for broader society. The human right to participate in a functional democracy is a basic right, and this is discussed within the context of mental illness.
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Jaco and his guests engage in aspects of Financial Technology, where there is finally investment spaces and systems allowing access to deals (driven by technology) that individuals were not previously privy to. Deal structures that facilitate diversification, making the verifications and administrative regulatory technology seamless and scalable. This is a rapid growing industry and time for investors to pay attention in this ever growing space. Brought to you by Catalytic.
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Prof. Solly Ratamane joins Prof. Szabo to discuss whether Western psychiatry is relevant and applicable in our diverse African context. They discuss a role for traditional healers, and the need to consider integration of traditional healing into the contemporary practice of psychiatry.
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Pt 2 - Meet Jo Bodiba, an eventing guru and mix DJ, who also wants to make South Africa a better country. In her chat with Lebang, they challenge what should be considered "normal", by breaking the shackles of ignorance around periods. Join Jo as she unpacks some of the meaningful work she does with the pad run.
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Pt 1 - Have you ever thought about how drastically your life can change after you have a baby? Lebang unpacks the changes that come with this monumental event - the good, the bad, and then some! There is something in there for dads too.
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Pt 2 - Project Any Girl is a safe space for any girl to thrive and grow. Through the range of activities on offer, they focus on creating opportunities for growth through coaching, mentorship, and sisterhood support. In all of their endeavors they hope to display the conviction behind their beliefs. This is South Africa, this is us!
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Pt 1 - In another edition of mothering with Lebang, we unpack the journey of being a step parent. Some of the boundaries that step parents should consider putting into place, and also the beautiful gift from God, that step children can be.
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