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Biomedical scientist and skin care expert, Dr. Judey will shed light on a long-neglected public health issue: the critical and often life-saving skin care needs of people living with albinism.Albinism is characterized by a lack of melanin pigment in the skin, hair and eyes requiring specialised skin and sun protection due to extreme photosensitivity.

Wakhile Mbiza authored a children’s book titled “Brave Kaya”. The book speaks to his daughters life story of living with cerebral palsy while seeking equal opportunities to grow into a leader.The story highlights themes of love, self-belief, family, and equal opportunity, making it a voice for special young people. Kaya's bravery serves as a reminder that everyone has a hero insidethem, and it starts with saying "no" to doubt and "yes" to courage.

What are things that are normal in your household that othersmight find to be strange?

Gladstone and Melarie are commemorating their lovely romance.

Are there people you have blocked on your social mediaplatforms….please share some of your reasons for blocking them?

Wheels Life Changer is driven by the inspiration of co-founder Ronewa Mudzanani, who was born with cerebral palsy. The NPO is dedicated at enhancing the lives of individuals livingwith disabilities in South Africa. Their mission is to alleviate their daily challenges by providingessential resources, including handicap equipment and social support, to improve their quality of life.

Relationship therapist Mgabe Magabaza offers guidance to anonymous who has an anger management issue as a result of physically abusing his partner.

Have you ever had to defend yourself against a violent partner,what happened?

Iconic South African house music duo Liquideep comprising of Ziyon and Ryzor have made a return to the music space after an 11-year hiatus. They are set to perform at the BloemFeast Festival on the 15th of November 2025, in Bloemfontein and at the inaugural Mayonie Open Air festival on the 30 th of November 2025 at Constitutional Hill in Johannesburg.They join us for a live performance this morning….taking a walk down memory lane with some of their famous hits…

KoKo Mababolo gives a reading to Koketso.

Yolanda apologizes to her son Gift.

Which one of your children have experienced the best and worstversion of you as a parent?

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among South African women and in developing countries, like South Africa, 20% of breast cancer cases occur in women under the age of 40, compared to just5 to 7% in high-income countries. The Breast Imaging Society of South Africa, a sub-specialty group ofthe Radiological Society of South Africa, is urging women to complete risk assessments from an early age and to realize that some women are at higher risk than others and may needadditional screening.We chat to Dr Eugene Jooste who is a member of the BreastImaging Society of South Africa.

Dr. Tshilidzi Rachel Nevhutanda is the author of a book titled "The Plight of a Pastors Wife: Shattering the Silence, Restoring the Soul" The book addresses issues faced by women, particularly pastorswives, and aims to bring their voices to light.

September is Suicide Prevention Month - a time where we raise awareness, spread hope, and spark meaningful action and conversations around one of the most urgent mental health issuesof our time. According to the Council for Medical Schemes, in 2024 the estimated suicide rate in South Africa was 23.5 per 100 000, translating to about 14 000 deaths from suicide annually. It was thesecond biggest cause of death among people aged 15 to 29. We are joined on the line by Dr Keitumetse Mashego.

What are some of the reasons why you stopped going to church?

Sindi is caught between a rock and a hard place, she is a single mother and is finding it difficult to obtain her 10-year-old son's passport because his father does not want to give consent.  Legal expert Zunaid Olivier, Director at Olivier Steyn Inc Attorneys unpacks.

Abram wants a good relationship, so he discusses his displeasure with his spouse.

What is one thing you wish people understood better about you?

Amazulu FC alongside Salvation Army SA will tomorrow (Tuesday) give back to the community of Soweto. They will be at the Ephraim Zulu Senior Centre in Soweto to hand over groceries and spend time with the elders reminding them that "A person is a person because of other people"We chat to Sinenjabulu Zungu - Amazulu FC CEO.

Mme Claudine offers guidance to anonymous whose marriage is negatively impacting her mental health.

Mkhulu Manzolwandle gives a reading to Makulane.

What are some of those food items that you refuse to eat becauseyou ate them a lot as a child?

Nonhlanhla Mahlangu’s passion for food started at a tender age when her grandmother taught her how to make dough for buns and how to bake them. She went on to establish her own company; Masithole Kitchen - named after her late grandmother who taught her to to bake andcook. Masithole Kitchen is a catering company that focuses on healthy food, providing an enjoyable, guilt-free experience for their clients and guests. Nonhlanhla joins us in studio as we celebrate Heritage Day.

Do you expect people to change their dress code when they visityou?

The Discover Yourself Gap Year Academy is a 6 months transformative program designed to empower young individuals to explore their passions, develop essential life skills, and prepare fora successful future. The Academy was created to equip the youth with the clarity, skills,and networks they need to thrive after their gap year.

Mme Claudine gives  advice to anonymous who is in a 20 years relationship with a serial cheater.

What are some of the reasons that made you stay after you wererepeatedly cheated on?

We talk about applying for UIF and  the correct procedure to follow. We chat to Mr Allan Ragavaloo from the Unemployment Insurance Fund Operations.

We help Bongi find love.

We talking about how parents discipline and talk to their girl children?

Youth Dialogue Inde Media focuses on training high school learners to become reporters who share their stories and experiences through podcasts on their website and social media platforms. They also organize community outreach programs as part of their efforts. Their reporters address important issues that affect young people in their respective communities, such as access to education andhealth services, human rights and unemployment to name a few. We chat to founder Lucky Mainde.

Mgabe magabza a relationship specialist gives advice to anonymous who is having financial difficulties in his marriage.

Have you married/dated a partner who has no ambition?

Koko Mamabolo gives a reading to Lesego.

Do you read the fine print and terms and conditions on thepaperwork you sign? Has not reading them ever come back to biteyou?

(Article from SABC News)The Eastern Cape province is grappling with a statutory rape crisis as the number of pregnant underage invreased this year and there are concerns that such cases are not being prosecuted successfully. Statistics from the Eastern Cape Health Department reveal that between April and July this year a total of 117 girls aged 10 to 14 years gave birth at provincial public hospitals. During the same period last year, the province recorded 94 cases of children giving birth. We are joined on the line by Okuhle Mdodana from Childline in the Eastern Cape.

Mavis Ndumo is a female truck driver with experience spanningover 15 years. She has to date delivered over 3.6 million liters of fuel maintainingan incident-free record. Mavis is also a finalist at the #ThankYouTrucker competition, aimedat celebrating extraordinary freight drivers who go above and beyond the call of duty….she is the only female finalist in the competition.

What is the first thing you will change/do in your life if you get ahuge amount of money?

This is significant for South Africa where, according to the Progressin International Reading Literacy Study, 81% of Grade 4 learnersacross all languages cannot read for meaning.We get more on how parents can assist their children in this regardwith Educational Psychologist, Seago Maapola, as we alsocommemorate National Book Week.

We catch up with Ntokozo to find out if she has found love.

What are some of the mistakes you’ve made in life that you want other people to learn from….what did you learn from those mistakes?

The Zenazi Circle of Hope is a foundation that seeks to provide newmothers in impoverished areas, with hope and support where keyessentials for new mother and babies are scarce and unaffordable.The foundation wants to support and assist new mothers and new-borns by providing them with maternity packages that have theessentials needed by both mom and child.We are joined in studio by Zenazi Circle of Hope…OutreachCoordinator, Nathi Ndamase.

Mme Claudine advises anonymous who is living a double life.

Have you ever found yourself living a double life, where you keptsecrets from your loved ones? Did the truth ever come out?

In your professional life, how do you handle others who achieve success in front of you?

Mkhulu Manzolwandle gives a reading to Keabetswe.

Because she has a gambling habit that has caused her to lose a lot of money, Anonymous, wants to ask his spouse for forgiveness.

From the 25 th to the 31 st of August, South Africans were invited to take part in the annual Money Smart Week South Africa initiative,the country’s biggest financial literacy campaign under the 2025theme of Smart Money: Financial Foundations for a ResilientFuture.Joining us on the line tell us more is Ms Muvhango Lukhaimane,from the Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator.