August, 14, 2024
Parents-of-Ubusha – S2 Episode 6
Join Ms Vanessa as she looks at the technology behind family planning and menstrual health apps
adult shandis.
July, 15, 2024
Parents-of-Ubusha – S2 Episode 5
What role do you play as a parent when schools speak of putting condoms in the bathrooms?
July, 13, 2024
Triple A: Age-appropriate advice (Age 15-16)
Self-confidence is a lesson for all ages and influences SRH choices
July, 1, 2024
Triple A: Age-appropriate advice (Age 12-14)
Its time to talk to the pre-teens, almost ripe teens about SRH.
June, 16, 2024
Triple A: Age-appropriate advice (Age 17-19)
PoU learn about the AAA for ages 17-19 teens with regards to SRH conversation
June, 16, 2024
Parents-of-Ubusha – S2 Episode 4
Teenage pregnancy with teen parents: In conversation with Mr Bathini Madinane & Ms Irondina Maile
May, 6, 2024
Triple A: Age-appropriate advice (Age 9-11)
Triple A is a segment for PoU to learn what are the age appropriate SRH conversations they can be having with children
May, 6, 2024
Parents-of-Ubusha – S2 Episode 3
Public services & Hard conversation with Teens: In conversation with Ms Liezl Moodie
April, 8, 2024
Parents-of-Ubusha – S2 Episode 2
Sexual orientation: In conversation with Eliot Mabaso & Beau Lee Peterson
March, 28, 2024
Tips for ‘Rents – Talking sexual orientation and more
"Willful ignorance will not change the fact that your child is growing and changing, and exploring. "
March, 3, 2024
Parents-of-Ubusha – S2 Episode 1
Family goal setting and planning, in conversation with Ps Sakhile Masilela
February, 26, 2024
Tips for ‘Rents – Setting family goals
"Consider including everyone in the planning. This not only encourages children to set their own goals, but also helps them understand why parents make the decisions they make,"
November, 29, 2023
Parents-of-Ubusha – S1 Episode 9
Abuse in the home: In conversation with Ms Jabu Mathenjwa
November, 21, 2023
Abuse in the home: In conversation with Ms Jabu Mathenjwa
"The consequences of abuse go further than harm to the mind, heart and body"
November, 7, 2023
Tips for ‘Rents – Abuse in the home
Violence in childhood impacts lifelong health and well-being.
October, 21, 2023
Parents-of-Ubusha – S1 Episode 8
Physical activity: In conversation with Mr Zolani Nyuliwe
October, 15, 2023
Physical Activity: In conversation with Mr Zolani Nyuliwe
"Parents are the best example children will see, so take your physical health seriously to inspire your children to do the same."
October, 10, 2023
Tips for ‘Rents – Physical activity
"Daily physical activity is still an important part of a healthy developing human. Don't neglect that. "
September, 28, 2023
Cost of Sexual Health: In conversation with RN Tetelo Nethenzheni
"The cost of sexual health is carried by individuals and the state."
September, 27, 2023
Parents-of-Ubusha S1 Episode 7
Cost of sexual health: In conversation with RN Teleto Nethenzheni
September, 20, 2023
Tips for ‘Rents – Cost Of Sexual Health
Money, money, money!!! Everything has a price.
September, 19, 2023
Teenage Pregnancy: In conversation with Sr. Makhosazane ‘Khosi” Ndlovu
We talk to Sr. Khosi about Teenage pregnancy
September, 17, 2023
Parents-of-Ubusha – S1 Episode 6
Teenage Pregnancy - In conversation with Sr Makhosazane Ndlovu
August, 5, 2023
Tips for ‘rents – Teenage Pregnancy
This months 5 tips for parents to consider when dealing with teenage pregnancy
July, 27, 2023
Parents-of-Ubusha – S1 Episode 5
Sexual violence and the law - In conversation with Attorney Mandla Matshiyane
July, 27, 2023
Sexual Violence & the law: In conversation with Attorney Mandla Matshiyane
"Consent is of utmost importance – consent is considered seriously."
July, 19, 2023
Tips for ‘rents – Sexual violence/abuse
This months tips touch on a very important topic - sexual violence/abuse
July, 19, 2023
Media Communication: In conversation with Dr Khutso Mabokela
"Social media has a huge appeal to adolescents because it gives them a sense of belonging in a global world"
July, 6, 2023
Parents-of-Ubusha – S1 Episode 4
Youth & communication (social media) - In conversation with Dr Khutso Mabokela
June, 15, 2023
Tips for ‘rents – Relating to teens
Parents of Ubusha - here are our monthly tips; this month we ask ourselves how do we relate/communicate to our teens
May, 31, 2023
Parents-of-Ubusha – Special Edition
Substance abuse: In conversation with a family member of addict (anonymous)
May, 24, 2023
Substance abuse: In conversation with Dr Sue Bond
"Substance use is when you use a prescribed medication or substance for its intended use"
May, 9, 2023
Tips for the ‘rents – Substance abuse
Monthly 5 tips for Parents of Ubusha - this month we talk 'Substance Abuse'
May, 8, 2023
Parents of Ubusha – S1 Episode 2
Freedoms and boundaries: In conversation with Dr Elona Toska
April, 19, 2023
Freedoms & boundaries: In conversation with Dr. Elona Toska
In this episode we speak to Dr. Elona Toska, from the University of Cape Town, an adolescent health, well-being expert and emerging leader in adolescent and HIV/AIDS research.
April, 4, 2023
Tips for the ‘rents – freedoms & boundaries
An extended version of our monthly 5 tips for Parents of Ubusha! This month its 'Freedoms & Boundaries'
March, 22, 2023
Parents-of-Ubusha – S1 Episode 1
Sexual and reproductive health rights: In conversation with Prof. Ann Strode
March, 16, 2023
Sexual And Reproductive Rights As Human Rights: In Conversation with Prof. Ann Strode
'we need to say to the state “you need to fulfill your obligations to all of us as sexual and reproductive health beings” because these are very basic human rights which relate to our health'
February, 21, 2023
Forget what you know: Mental Wellbeing is at the front and center of the SDGs
"Mental wellbeing therefore is not on the periphery of the leading global goals, but finds itself right at the center."
November, 17, 2022
Mind your business: Why we should practice decision making
"Being confident in making decisions for yourself is a self-esteem catalyst."
November, 3, 2022
Impulse: how psyche influences sexual desire, behaviour and self-esteem
"There is a feedback loop between your self-esteem and your sexual experiences."
October, 20, 2022
Flat belly or pot belly: How you measure poverty says a lot about how you see yourself
"Subjective poverty is a very interesting concept as it speaks to self-perception, self-worth and self-esteem."
October, 13, 2022
Financial Finesse: How financial competence can lead to self-confidence
"It is to say that financial competence is one way to gain confidence. "
September, 29, 2022
More than a canvas: Body Shaming
"When others express a misunderstanding or experience a distortion of what is real and natural, disgust and disdain can occur. "
September, 22, 2022
Asking the hard questions: A monologue of self-acceptance
"I have a few questions for you, and I’d like honest answers to… Are you ready? Let’s start."
September, 8, 2022
Cold sores: The disease of jealousy and comparison
"Essentially, jealousy and comparison are internal issues that have less to do with external forces and more to do with a glitch in personal development and self-mastery!"
August, 24, 2022
Your power of speech: what you do matters as much as what you say
"We are what we do as much as we are what we say. You can't get away from it."
August, 18, 2022
The Gloss effect: What an outer appearance does for the inner you
"Yes, sometimes presentation is compensation. "
August, 11, 2022
Creases: The flaws about myself
"Avoiding the possibility of being seen, really seen, has meant I equally forfeited reciprocal relationships."
July, 27, 2022
The sacred 3: A note on spirituality, religion and sexuality
"But why not speak about sex and sexuality in the church?"
July, 21, 2022
The left & right hand: Self-esteem lessons from dexterity
In the same way our differences should not serve to crush our self-esteem but build it up in a co-dependent manner.
July, 13, 2022
7 steps to Level Up – Realistic steps on how to do good by yourself
"It is a tad bit ironic that in a self-centered culture, true love and value of the self is lacking."
June, 23, 2022
Cavity-rotten thoughts: How negative thoughts weaken your self-perception
Rotten, or negative unproductive, thoughts are a very strong poison that creates a cavity in the self-image.
June, 15, 2022
Taking an ‘L’: Overcoming the fear of losing love
When we lose an active contributor to our self-development it's difficult to see how we can still become all of who we could be.
June, 8, 2022
Across generations: How 3 generations compare on matters of sexual freedom & health
"The values we are raised on have an impact on our sexual and mental health."
June, 2, 2022
“I” View: Reflections
"You have the power to say no and yes to things that will help you become the best version of yourself."
May, 18, 2022
Hey, beautiful: Beauty as a ‘yes’ game
"Perspective of beauty is a choice no one can take or bestow on you."
May, 11, 2022
On the scale: How ethnic, religious and social ideals impact self-concept & self-esteem levels
the self-concept has three components: self-image, self-esteem, and the ideal-self.
May, 4, 2022
Love yours! Self-esteem: How do you esteem yourself?
“Get in the habit of celebrating yourself from skin to marrow. You are magic” (Upile Chisala).
June, 21, 2021
Gender based-violence and constitutionalism
"There is no debate that gender-based violence (GBV) is part of public conversation"
June, 14, 2021
What you need to know about rape #factCheck
"Arguably, South Africa is the “rape capital” of the world with the highest rape statistic in the world"
June, 9, 2021
TOPs – abortions and the governing laws
"There is sensitivity necessary whenever abortion is discussed."
May, 11, 2021
We got options: Different contraceptive methods
"Sometimes all you wanted in a relationship was just the partner and not their seed… "
May, 3, 2021
Drop – sexually transmitted disease/infection
"In 2017 approximal 2.3 million women aged 19 to 45 years contracted gonorrhoea. "
April, 25, 2021
Coitus – Types of sexual practices
"Whether sex is spoken about openly or privately, it remains a central part of social and biological practice."
April, 19, 2021
What’s love got to do with it! Ubusha & sex
"Christine Laplante said, “No amount of talking about sex is going to diminish the mystery of the experience of it."
March, 19, 2021
The commitment assumption: gender roles and expectations
"The assumption of masculine virility and feminine infertility is something I commonly come across in my practice. "
March, 12, 2021
Love on the brain: Romance in adulthood
"“We spend our lives craving it, searching for it, and talking about it."
March, 3, 2021
Mjolo: Modern dating patterns
"“Mjolo/umjolo” (noun): slang word for “romantic relationships” - Urban Dictionary "
January, 27, 2021
Man to Man: Masculinity, Gender-based violence, women and the other pandemics
"Men are trash / black lives matter vs Men are not trash /all lives matter"
January, 27, 2021
Feminism and sexuality: It’s a power thing…
"There is no one way all women experience, explore, talk about or interact with sexuality."
December, 18, 2020
LGBTQIA+ Fancy letters that went to private school ?
“If I wait for someone else to validate my existence, it will mean that I’m shortchanging myself.” – Zanele Muholi
November, 28, 2020
Sexuality explained: Understanding gender
"A good place to start is knowing that gender and sexuality are divorced from each other"
November, 24, 2020
‘John vula iGate’ – John open the gate!
"Too often in life, we assume everything is a struggle."
November, 7, 2020
Societal role of sexual and reproductive health
"Sexual practices and philosophies greatly depend on the underlying beliefs and norms of a community."
October, 15, 2020
The Psychology behind sex
"...how their sexual behavior might affect, and be affected by their psychological well-being. "
October, 1, 2020
My matter and I
"When was the last time you had a meaningful, healthy and non-judgmental conversation about your body?"
September, 30, 2020
Youth is wasted on the young
'why are young people always accused of wasting their youth'
