Some fathers go through so much in their daily lives. Ever wondered how some of them handle unemployment, being unable to provide and facing social judgement of “being a man?” Meet Neo Mothopeng and Mandy Herold who came up with the idea of the Dads Awards. They chat to Lebang Kgosana about creating a positive narrative of fatherhood in South Africa. Find out more about their movement, and how to nominate a father and be part of Dads Awards in this episode of the podcast.
Read moreHave you thought about changing the world and making it a better place to live in? Meet a multi award-winner, Samantha Nobubele Mkandhla, who is passionate about fighting for justice and empowering African women. She talks to Lebang Kgosana about her journey when she founded Lady Liberty - a social justice and advocacy platform, and how she intends to bring healing to the life of an African woman.
Read moreDoes your dad love you out loud? Are you the kind of dad that loves loudly? Listen to #lifewithlebang as Lebang Kgosana is joined by Zibuze Kunene - the chairman of Dads In The Picture, an organisation that plays an active role in children’s lives. On this episode, we intend to find ways to improve fatherhood in our society to encourage active parenting.
Read moreJournalists are facing threats and hostility in more countries than ever before, according to this year’s World Press Freedom Index, an annual report published by Reporters without Borders. The index analyses legal and physical threats to journalists. This episode focuses on potential consequences - emotional difficulties and compromised well-being. The discussion was filmed with a live audience, featuring a panel with Katy Katopodis, Katleho Sekhotho and Ahmed Kajee. In proud association with Adcock Ingram OTC Sponsors of Brave.
Read moreDating someone with a child comes with its own obstacles - but love is love! It can be a daunting task introducing your kids to your new partner, and it should be taken seriously. Equip yourself with some info on how to successfully and organically introduce your new partner to your child.
Read morePsychiatry is unique amongst medical disciplines in embracing a truly holistic approach to patient assessment and care. However, in our desire for acceptance and credibility as a medical discipline, has Psychiatry strayed from what makes it unique? Has Psychiatry overcompensated biologically, in order to be viewed as truly medical? In this episode, we are joined by Prof Vikram Patel and Prof Suvira Ramlall. Community pharmacist Sham Moodley then explains the role that some pharmacists can play in counselling patients. In proud association with Adcock Ingram OTC Sponsors of Brave.
Read moreImagine a world where everybody knows how to swim? That is what entrepreneur Altaaf Adam is trying to do. He is the MD of Aquanation Swimming Academy, and he catches up with Lebang Kgosana on #LifeWithLebang as they discuss the benefits of learning how to swim at any age, and the importance of water safety.
Read moreIf somebody asks you about your "hair history", how do you respond? On the first episode of 'Crowned: The Nilotiqa Podcast for African Hair Care', founder and CEO of Nilotiqa, Thokozile Mangwiro chats to Lebang Kgosana about the history of African hair, and how Nilotiqa products can walk you through your natural hair care journey.
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