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7:02

What’s News: Self-harm a growing problem amongst teens

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2023/04/01

Self-harm, the act of deliberately inflicting pain and damage to one's body by means of cutting, burning, scratching, and self-poisoning through medication or substances in order to relieve emotional distress, is a growing concern amongst teenagers. A 2021 UNICEF report found that more than 65% of South African young people have had some form of mental health issue but did not seek help. More than a quarter of respondents did not think their mental health problem was serious enough to seek support,

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10:44

Trade & Tricks: School Lashushu Pty LTD

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2023/03/30

Trade & Tricks: School Lashushu Pty LTD Bongani Luvalo, the owner of School Lashushu Pty LTD, a black manufacturing company the produces and sells school shoes. They are based in Wadeville, Ekurhuleni and also in Durban. Business expert: Bulelani Balabala

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7:31

Wake Up Call Viwe

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2023/03/30

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6:44

What’s News: S.A consumers warned of possible debt...

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2023/03/30

Three years after our initial Covid-19 lockdown and while the virus has seemingly become a thing of the past, the debt pandemic which it seems to have created continues on as S.A consumers are warned of getting into a debt spiral. According to the latest Eighty20/XDS Credit Stress Report the fourth quarter of 2022 showed an increase in appetite for credit among South Africans, with more than 800,000 new entrants into the credit market over that period, at the same time though the number of people in

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29:23

Interview: Lobola: A Bride’s True Price?

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2023/03/29

Lobola: A Bride’s True Price? Is a new documentary by filmmaker Sihle Hlope and it will be looking at her reservations about the transactional, patriarchal, and heteronormative elements concerning lobola. The two part series began airing last night on SABC 1 and you can still catch part 2 next on SABC 1. For now though, Sihle joins us for more on this docu-series.

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13:40

Personal Mastery: The Power of resilience

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2023/03/29

One thing you can guarantee about life is that there will be good and joyful experiences and there will be difficult experiences. One thing we all need during difficult situations is the power of resilience, which is our ability to cope with and recover from difficult experiences. Clinical psychologist Anele Siswana joins us next to chat about how we can be more resilient.

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3:07

Wake Up Sports Quiz 28 March '23

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2023/03/29

Listen as Owen Hannie pits two 'wakers' against each other for a sports quiz.

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4:58

What’s News: Pretoria the capital of peak hour...

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2023/03/29

The capital city Pretoria has the worst traffic in the country during peak hours, this is according to the latest data from the TomTom Traffic Index which ranks traffic congestion of multiple cities across the world. According to the index, rush hour traffic numbers are on the increase, however, are still well below 2019 numbers. Pretoria came in first with commuters there spending the equivalent of 6 days per year in traffic, that number is 5 days a year for Cape Town which came in second

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4:12

Wake Sports Quiz 27 March 2023

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2023/03/28

Listen as Owen Hannie pits two 'wakers' against each other for a sports quiz.

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5:35

What’s News: Kids Protection on Social Media

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2023/03/28

The state of Utah in the United States is now the first to sign a law that will require parental consent before children below the age of 18 can create a social media account. The law will give parents full access to their children’s accounts including private messages. The new bill which kicks-in in 2024 will set a curfew for children which will see them only able to be on social media between 10:30pm and 6:30am. Social media firms will also not be allowed to collect the data of children on their

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4:13

Gym Jam: How to get your form right and avoid injuries

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2023/03/28

This week on Gym Jam we'll be focusing on going to the gym and doing it right. Many people end up leaving the gym because of unnecessary injuries and strains that could have easily been avoided if the right techniques were being used. This week we’ll be focusing on getting our gym form right. We’ll be joined by Reuben Chokoe is a Founder of Fit_Africa Health and wellness ,He has been working as a Personal trainer from 2012 @ different Fitness companies

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31:33

Interview: Sello Maake kaNcube

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2023/03/27

Sello Maake KaNcube has been in the business of entertainment for 40 years now and continues to put in the work just like when he started. His most recent work includes, Blood & Water, Blood Psalms and SABC 1’s Skeem Saam. He continues to champion the arts while having loads of fun doing what he loves. He joined the team to chat about his career and life.

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2:48

Kids Give The Best Answers: Things to remove from...

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2023/03/24

Listen as Mzansi's little one's share their thoughts on various topics. On today's edition we asked: What would you like your parents to stop packing in your lunch box/bag?

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6:04

What’s News: Oral health Crisis Facing S.A

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2023/03/24

The oral health of South Africans is in the spotlight as a new global report reveals that millions of us in the country are suffering from various oral health issues including tooth decay, severe gum disease, tooth loss and oral cancer. The report released by the World Health Organisation indicates that children in the country are at the greatest risk of facing difficulties with their oral health - 41% of children aged one to nine years have untreated tooth decay, while at least 28% of children aged

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6:27

Trade & Tricks: Simply Zen

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2023/03/22

Simply Zen is a South African, and the black-owned entity which retails CBD (Cannabidiol) products that are produced under the strictest regulatory processes. We are a "Wellness Alternatives" entity where our focus is the limitless wellness benefits that can be found in the various compounds contained in the Cannabis plant. Business owner: Sicelo Simelane Business expert: Hetty The Entrepreneur

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2:57

Kids Give The Best Answers: Your favourite type of shoes

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2023/03/22

Listen as Mzansi's little one's share their thoughts on various topics. On today's edition we asked: WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE TYPE OF SHOES?

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5:41

What’s News: Load Shedding & Employment Law

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2023/03/22

Load shedding continues to hurt the economy of the country and a recent survey shows that employers have noticed a 45% drop in productivity as a result of load shedding. The survey showed that it has also impacted on worker confidence and mood. The blackouts are impacting most businesses negatively leading to increased costs for businesses and a drop in revenue. This has seen some employers needing to downsize workforces or make cuts to salaries paid. But what are the rights and responsibilities of

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7:38

Personal Mastery: Childhood trauma in adults

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2023/03/22

All our experiences, especially the tough ones, if not dealt with appropriately will continue to affect us long after they’ve happened. Studies have shown that adults who are dealing with childhood traumas often show a lack of control over their emotions and are likely to experience high levels of anger, anxiety and stress. For more on this the team was joined by Clinical psychologist - Anele Siswana.

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7:51

What’s News: Human Rights and Early Childhood...

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2023/03/22

As we observe Human Rights Day in the country today, The Santa Shoebox Programmes, which focuses on uplifting underprivileged children, is calling for the government to uphold children’s basic human rights to education, adequate nutrition, sanitation and quality care. The Government's Early Childhood Development Subsidy, which was created to address this very issue, has made some progress with an increased budget and deregulation to allow more organisations to have access to the fund. However

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8:50

Readings with Taz

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2023/03/22

Listen as our resident medium Taz Singh, gives you your readings.

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