During the 1980's and early 1990's, the phenomenon of family murder in South Africa was perceived as being on the increase. These murders received much attention by the media and a discrete group of social scientists. This episode features familicide (murder suicide) with Alicia Ramdharee author of a book titled Orphaned by Suicide which was inspired by a tragedy she encountered at the tender age of 12. NB. Her book is found on Amazon and other platforms she mentions on the episode

Siyabonga Shibe is a South African actor best known for his leading roles in the SABC1 drama series Gaz'lam (2002-2005) and Bay of Plenty, from 2007-2008. Siyabonga grew up in Umlazi in Kwa-Zulu Natal. From an early age he knew he wanted to be an actor and after matriculating he studied drama at Natal Technicon. After graduating in 1999 he moved to Johannesburg to pursue a career in acting. His first part was in the international feature film, The Stripes Of A Hero and the role of Sifiso in...

This is a show that I produced for Voice of Wits which airs every Wednesday night (The Chatroom) 88.1FM . I have taken time out to establish my broadcasting career and here is taste of what I have cooked. Unravel with Nokuthula Khwela episodes will make a return in January.

In a society where gender roles are still being challenged, most men still identify themselves to be breadwinners. Even as little boys, they are encouraged to be ‘strong and not cry’. Showing emotions, seeking support or help in males are all perceived to be a sign of weakness. The image that men are supposed to portray is that of the strong, silent and dependable kind who is always in control and ready to be the savior. This episode features Irvine who lets us in on the pressures men face to...

Recognising the difference between spirituality and religion can be a great way to begin to understand what spirituality means to different people. There are many types of spirituality that people sometimes base their beliefs around and also many different reasons people practice spirituality. This episode features Menzi Shezi who helps us unpack the two. PS. His aura is absolutely amazing!

This episode features the multifaceted Zolani G who takes us on his rap journey, we also touch on being a media graduate in South Africa.

Abortion in South Africa is legal on request in the first trimester of pregnancy, and in special circumstances afterwards. Abortion was legal only under very limited circumstances until 1 February 1997, when the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act (Act 92 of 1996) came into force, providing abortion on demand for a variety of cases. This episode features a young lady who shares her personal experience on abortion.

Every year close to 800 000 people take their own life and there are many more people who attempt suicide. Every suicide is a tragedy that affects families, communities and entire countries and has long-lasting effects on the people left behind. This episode features Janine Shamos who is an expert trauma therapist and Fikile Pato, a suicide survivor.

I was recently featured on an American podcast hosted by Zwade Jupiter focusing on my entrepreneurial journey, Indulge!!

Firearm-related crime has long been a feature of South African society, which has the third-highest annual rate of firearm deaths (26.8/100 000) after Colombia and Venezuela. The United States has the 28th-highest rate of deaths from gun violence in the world: 4.43 deaths per 100,000 people in 2017-far greater than what is seen in other wealthy countries. This episode features a Black American man based in the United States who speaks on Gun Violence linking it to South Africa.

Nobody is born with limitless self-confidence. If someone seems to have incredible self-confidence, it’s because he or she has worked on building it for years. Self-confidence is something that you learn to build up because the world is challenging and some circumstances deflate our confidence. This episode features no guest but I am speaking on my journey towards putting myself out there through podcasting etc.

South Africa has about 3 million people living with disabilities, equating to about 7.5% of the country’s population.The acceptance of people with disabilities is an ever-changing and ever-evolving process in all societies. Historically, people with disabilities have been excluded from the majority of meaningful activities in society, including access to education, health and economic opportunities. This episode features a young man who has been living on a wheelchair for 12 years but...

This episode features a lady in her early 30s who is navigating through life with her 3 children after 5 years in a marriage that did not serve her.

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

As many as 28% of South Africans who live and work in metros are supporting their own children, as well as other dependants, with this statistic growing by 2% on average every year, we invited Solomon Makurube who is a CIB Credit Risk Analyst looking over Industrials at Standard Bank to speak on black tax as a young professional.