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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, while 20 percent did not know where to access help and 18 percent were afraid of what people would think. For more on this and how we can go about dealing with it as a society, the team was joined by Dr Terri Henderson - Member of the South African Society of Psychiatrists

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

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 default on their repayments also increased. Research from National Debt Advisors showed that between March and December 2020, 80% of the finances in South African households were negatively impacted as a result of lockdown, job losses and a subsequent interruption of income, which led many to running towards credit. For more on this the team spoke to National Debt Advisors CEO Charnell Collins.

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.

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.

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

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. Surprisingly, the country’s economic hub Johannesburg has improved and is now number 5 in terms of peak hour traffic congestion in the country, with East London and Bloemfontein both registering worse peak hour traffic than Johannesburg. The index puts the UK, India, Ireland, Japan, and Italy as the worst places in the world to drive during rush hour peak traffic. For more on this, the team caught up with our very own Rob Byrne.

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

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 platforms and use it for targeted marketing purposes. So how are social media platforms going about protecting children currently? The team was joined by tech expert Brendon Peterson.

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

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.

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?

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 five years and over experienced untreated tooth decay. Many of these oral health challenges are preventable and treatable, so why is this a challenge in South Africa? We’ll chat to Dr Paul Mathai from the South African Dental Association.

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

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?

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 employers and employees when it comes to load shedding and employment law? The team was joined by Sylvia Baloyi - Director & Industrial Psychologist at Lehlogonolo HR Consulting

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.

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 experts say more needs to be done as the current allocated budget won’t be enough to empower and uplift underprivileged children, in 2022 the subsidy amounted to R17 per child per day. For more on this the team was joined by Deb Zelezniak, CEO of the Santa Shoebox Programmes

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