Better Together with Ntombi M

We chat to Dermatologist, Dr Nokubonga Khoza on the causes of adult acne.While acne is more commonly associated with teenagers, it can persist or develop in adulthood, with hormonal fluctuations, stress, and skincare habits being key contributing factors.

Nelia of Yaya’s Rusks is a nanny who started baking rusks for thefamilies she worked for and has now turned it into a business.Her story went viral after she sold out her daily rusk order in 33minutes on Instagram.

With the rising cost of living, what are your financial priorities?Are you focusing on essentials like housing, food, and utilities, orcan you still afford things like eating out and entertainment?

Debt review is a process designed to help individuals manage and overcome debt.We chat to Financial Expert, Marcia Ntobeng, who unpacks the ins and outs of debt review, its benefits and disadvantages, and how it can be a valuable tool for achieving financial freedom.

LadyMosh celebrates her partner, Albert. They have been together for 10 years and he payed lobola last week. #BetterTogether #Radio2000

If you could speak to your high school bully, what would you say? If you were a bully in high school, what do you want to say to theperson you bullied?

Sibusiso Raphekwane is a visionary leader with a profound commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and shaping future leaders. Raphekwane boasts over 18 years of experience in business andover 13 years dedicated to enterprise development. At the helm of The Transformation Legacy, she spearheads initiatives aimed at empowering women leaders and fostering impactful change within the entrepreneurial landscape.

We are joined in studio by legendary thespian Tinah Mnumzana. She began her career with theatrical drama before moving on to screen productions. She is known for her roles on Machine Gun Preacher, Dora's Peace, Black Sails, Phamokate, Nna Sajene Kokobela, Muvhango, and The River amongst many other productions.

Koko Mamabolo gives a reading to Itumeleng.

Mpho is apologising to her partner, a couple of weeks ago, they had a disagreement and she said some hurtful things to him. According to Mpho, the relationship is fine but she would like toapologise to fully clear the air.

June marks Men’s Mental Health Month. This is dedicated to raising awareness about the mental health challenges men face and encourages them to seek help and speakout. We chat to counselling psychologist Calynn Walker.

Keitumetse Taiya is transforming rural farming in the Northen Capethrough borehole drilling, pump installations, and fencing. Her company, Unlimited Farming Solutions, is helping farmers, schools, and communities access the water infrastructure they needto survive.

We unpack the importance of spiritual cleansing with KokoMamabolo, she delves into some of the reasons why one should getcleansed and the clear indicators that show that one may need acleansing.

Today we help Karabo to find love.

Mayine e Afrika Foundation, based in Nyanga, New Crossroads is an NPO focused on raising awareness on the importance of mental andemotional well-being for children. They specifically target young minds because they believe thateverything begins in the mind. Every second Saturday of the month, they host workshops engagingin important discussions with children the 2kgeneration and they call their space Igumbilama2kWe chat to founder Bathandwa Jus B Diniso.

A parent who want to support her daughter who is experiencing mental health issues receives guidance from Mme Claudine.

Bab’ Jabu Hlongwane gives us a live performance this morning. He is a celebrated gospel singer, songwriter and producer celebrating 30 years in the music industry and he is inviting 30 people to join him over coffee to talk about his 30 years in thespace.

Mkhulu Manzolwandle gives a reading to Cecilia.

June marks World Infertility Awareness Month. This is to raise awareness on a global health challenge that affects millions of people. According to the World Health Organisation, an estimated 1 in 6adults worldwide face infertility at some point in their lives. We chat to Fertility Specialist, Dr Lusanda Shimange-Matsose.

Nolufefe Zukulu is a Technologist in the Disability Data Initiative atthe South African Medical Research Council.She turned a life-changing challenge when she became physicallydisabled at the age of 17 into a story of resilience, advocacy andinclusion.

We chat to Kholofelo Mashitisho of Kholofelo MashitishoAttorneys about rights that fathers have in situations where they aredenied access to their children due to cultural or traditionalreasons.

Multi-award winning Afro-Soul sensation Brenda Mtambo gives us a live performance this morning. She is gearing up to deliver a powerful and transformative liveperformance at the Soweto Theatre on June 27.  

Mkhulu Manzolwandle gives a reading to Tebatso.

Paediatrician, Dr Nokukhanya Khanyile-Lenake joins us on the lineto talk about the winter flu shots.

Television personality and actor Tshepo “Howza” Mosese is set to join the cast of SABC 1’s Skeem Saam. Mosese will play the character of “Ghost”, a shady, dangerous man with mysterious ties to the character of Rachel Maphuthuma.

The Department of Basic Education has launched a new registrationdrive for ECD programmes. This means that government will support registration of ECDprogrammes by using a simpler and user-friendly online registrationsystem. The goals of the Bana Pele ECD registration drive are therefore topull every ECD programme into the regulatory net, and to support ECD programmes in all communities to comply with legal requirements, by recognising the different contexts in which theyoperate. We chat to Uvania Naidoo, Strategic Communications Lead, ECD Directorate at the Department of Basic Education.

We Catch Up with Zanele we last spoke to Zanele on the 6th ofMay 2025

Heartlines is an NGO that aims to be part of addressing some of the issues facing society by helping move people from professed positive values to lived values.The NPO has produced an educational short film titled Playing Dad. This is a timely and moving story that challenges traditional genderroles and celebrates the importance of active fatherhood in early childhood development.  The film follows Mpendulo, a traditional father who must care for his son when his wife leaves unexpectedly.We chat to Vincent Mahlape, who plays the character of Mpendulo(the dad).

Dean would like to apologize to his girlfriend, for the fact  that he has been neglecting her of late.

We are joined in studio by Award-winning US actor Malik Yoba,who is set to shake things up in the new season of Kings of Joburgas Connie Fergusons love interest.We take a walk down memory lane through music and conversationwith Malik, known for his acting prowess in New York Undercover,First Wives Club, Why Did I Get Married? and Empire.

Koko Mamabolo gives a reading kgopalang.

Dr Livhuwani Dagada joins us to talk about hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation causes patches of skin to become darker than the surrounding skin. It occurs when the skin produces excess melanin, the pigment that gives skin its colour.

Ncebakazi Sobai - Mbogo is a detergent manufacturer who aims to conquer theindustry. The former hawker from Mthatha started making detergent in2009. She dropped out of high school when she fell pregnant andstruggled to find a job.

When you are unable to raise your children, we speak with social worker Mmabatho Maine about alternatives to explore.

We assist a fifty-one-year-old woman named Kenosi who is seeking love.

Nhlanhla Tshabalala Foundation is a Non-Profit Organisationfocused on empowering previously disadvantaged children andyouth through education, arts & sports, health promotion andleadership. They offer educational learner support, youth outreach supportthrough awareness programs of societal illness faced globally andskills development through an online academy, alleviating poverty,education inequalities and the high rate of youth unemployment.We chat to founder and chairperson - Nhlanhla Tshabalala

We shine the spotlight on bullying at schools with EducationalPsychologist Emma Thomas.

Mme Claudine offers confidential guidance on overcoming the difficulties of blended families.

We are joined in studio by Macks Papo, a celebrated actor, playwright, and poet with a career spanning nearly four decades. Throughout his illustrious career, Papo has taken on diverse roles, such as Tsheko Mashabela on Egoli, Ivan Tshinawa, on Rhythm City,Boipelo on The Throne and Marothi on Skeem Saam.

Koko Mamabolo is giving a reading to Mongameli.

We have Obstetrician Gynaecologist Dr. Palesa Kennedy on the line to advise Sizakele on the benefits and drawbacks of wearing underwear.

Patience would like us to celebrate her mom Busi for being a supportive parent.

We catch up with VIKI to find out that she has found love.

Bhodla, Let’s talk is an NPO founded by Phume Sibisi-Khethang. She started Bhodla after seeing the need to provide a safe space for people to share their daily challenges and through each other’s stories find solutions and healing. Most people are not comfortable talking about their challenges but need some assistance and guidance.Bhodla provides the platform to connect people with experts who speak on different topics without judgment or prejudice. We chat to founder Phume Sibisi-Khethang.

Marriage and Relationship Therapist - Mgabe Magabaza gives advice to anonymous who wants to leave a toxic marriage.

Zee, who is under a lot of financial hardship and took out a loan to build a family home, is requesting an apology from his siblings for not helping him out financially.

Kholofelo Mashitisho from Mashitisho Attorneys gives anonymous advice about marriage contracts and legal claims to asserts.  

We assist Lolo to find love.

Mme Claudine offers guidance to anonymous who is having trouble ending a harmful relationship.

SABC 1 introduced a brand-new telenovela - Amalanga Awafani, airing Mondays to Fridays at 18:30. Amalanga Awafani is a gripping series that delves into the lifealtering consequences of sudden wealth. Set in the rural town of Umzinyathi, the story follows twins, Sabelo and Thembi Gumede, who find a winning lotto ticket and are thrustinto a world they never imagined, one of luxury, opportunity, and unexpected challenges.We are joined on the line by Producer, Gugu Zuma-Ncube to get more on the series.