5MM QOD - BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD

What's the best thing in your life since sliced bread?

16 VOICES ON 5 MID MORNINGS EP5 - ANONYMOUS VOICE 1

Between the 25th of November and the 10th of December 2024, we acknowledge globally 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. This initiative seeks to raise awareness, promote advocacy, and inspire action to combat gender-based violence On 5 Mid Mornings Stephanie Be and Yonaka Theledi explore "16 Voices". Each day of the 16 Days of Activism we hear a new voice and a new story, spotlighting the diverse experiences and perspectives surrounding gender-based violence in South Africa. This storytelling approach aims to educate, foster empathy, and mobilize young listeners to understand and engage with the cause. Today we hear from someone who is currently residing in a safe house. She was abused by her partner, sought help, and was turned away from the police. Our first anonymous voice has a story that so many other woman in South Africa can identify with. In South Africa, rape culture is a serious problem where violence and harassment against women are widespread. Unfortunately, society often responds with indifference or even blames the victims. Women face significant obstacles when trying to be believed—dismissive attitudes and doubts make it hard to find justice or even understanding. Every day, women struggle to be heard, respected, and be safe, often feeling alone and betrayed by a society (work, school, friends, family) that frequently ignores the assaults, and violence they endure. 

5MM QOD - 8TH DEADLY SIN

If you could add an 8th deadly sin to the current 7 -  what would it be?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - NAP TIME

Today's unpopular opinion: Employers should make a nap space available for their employees.

16 VOICES ON 5 MID MORNINGS EP4 - YONAKA THELEDI

Between the 25th of November and the 10th of December 2024, we acknowledge globally 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. This initiative seeks to raise awareness, promote advocacy, and inspire action to combat gender-based violence On 5 Mid Mornings Stephanie Be and Yonaka Theledi explore "16 Voices". Each day of the 16 Days of Activism we hear a new voice and a new story, spotlighting the diverse experiences and perspectives surrounding gender-based violence in South Africa. This storytelling approach aims to educate, foster empathy, and mobilize young listeners to understand and engage with the cause. Our very own Yonaka Theledi shares how Gender Based Violence has directly effected her family.  In South Africa, rape culture is a serious problem where violence and harassment against women are widespread. Unfortunately, society often responds with indifference or even blames the victims. Women face significant obstacles when trying to be believed—dismissive attitudes and doubts make it hard to find justice or even understanding. Every day, women struggle to be heard, respected, and be safe, often feeling alone and betrayed by a society (work, school, friends, family) that frequently ignores the assaults, and violence they endure. 

5MM QOD - HOW I MET MY BEST FRIEND

Do you remember how you met your best friend in primary school?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - UGLY TOES

It's summer so even people with ugly toes should be allowed to wear open shoes.

16 VOICES ON 5 MID MORNINGS EP3 - BOITUMELO THAGE

Between the 25th of November and the 10th of December 2024, we acknowledge globally 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. This initiative seeks to raise awareness, promote advocacy, and inspire action to combat gender-based violence On 5 Mid Mornings Stephanie Be and Yonaka Theledi explore "16 Voices". Each day of the 16 Days of Activism we hear a new voice and a new story, spotlighting the diverse experiences and perspectives surrounding gender-based violence in South Africa. This storytelling approach aims to educate, foster empathy, and mobilize young listeners to understand and engage with the cause. The story we hear today is from Activist, Author and Founder at non profit organisation "A Second Chance", Boitumelo Thage. She shares what motivates her to advocate against GBV, not only during 16 Days of activism, but 365 days a year. In South Africa, rape culture is a serious problem where violence and harassment against women are widespread. Unfortunately, society often responds with indifference or even blames the victims. Women face significant obstacles when trying to be believed—dismissive attitudes and doubts make it hard to find justice or even understanding. Every day, women struggle to be heard, respected, and be safe, often feeling alone and betrayed by a society (work, school, friends, family) that frequently ignores the assaults, and violence they endure. 

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - NICKNAMES AT WORK

Today's unpopular opinion: Nicknames should be banned at work!

5MM QOD - KEPT FROM YOUR EX

Do you still have something that once belonged to your ex?

16 VOICES ON 5 MID MORNINGS EP 2 - SHARNI NGAKANE

Between the 25th of November and the 10th of December 2024, we acknowledge globally 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. This initiative seeks to raise awareness, promote advocacy, and inspire action to combat gender-based violence On 5 Mid Mornings Stephanie Be and Yonaka Theledi explore "16 Voices". Each day of the 16 Days of Activism we hear a new voice and a new story, spotlighting the diverse experiences and perspectives surrounding gender-based violence in South Africa. This storytelling approach aims to educate, foster empathy, and mobilize young listeners to understand and engage with the cause. Today on the show we hear from Sharni Ngakane. A clinical psychologist that works with victims of GBV on a daily basis.  In South Africa, rape culture is a serious problem where violence and harassment against women are widespread. Unfortunately, society often responds with indifference or even blames the victims. Women face significant obstacles when trying to be believed—dismissive attitudes and doubts make it hard to find justice or even understanding. Every day, women struggle to be heard, respected, and be safe, often feeling alone and betrayed by a society (work, school, friends, family) that frequently ignores the assaults, and violence they endure. "16

16 VOICES ON 5 MID MORNINGS EP1 - JEANETTE SERA FROM POWA

Between the 25th of November and the 10th of December 2024, we acknowledge globally 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. This initiative seeks to raise awareness, promote advocacy, and inspire action to combat gender-based violence On 5 Mid Mornings Stephanie Be and Yonaka Theledi explore "16 Voices". Each day of the 16 Days of Activism we hear a new voice and a new story, spotlighting the diverse experiences and perspectives surrounding gender-based violence in South Africa. This storytelling approach aims to educate, foster empathy, and mobilize young listeners to understand and engage with the cause. Today on the show we kick off "16 VOICES" by speaking to Jeanette Sera, a social worker and manager at "People Opposing Woman Abuse". She shares her story of needing to facilitate a safe environment for victims of GBV. In South Africa, rape culture is a serious problem where violence and harassment against women are widespread. Unfortunately, society often responds with indifference or even blames the victims. Women face significant obstacles when trying to be believed—dismissive attitudes and doubts make it hard to find justice or even understanding. Every day, women struggle to be heard, respected, and be safe, often feeling alone and betrayed by a society (work, school, friends, family) that frequently ignores the assaults, and violence they endure. "16

5MM QOD - HEALTHY MEAL

What is your go-to healthy food?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - WRONG THING

You can't say the wrong thing to the right person.

5MM QOD - GRIND YOUR GEARS

As we get close to the end of 2024 - what is grinding your gears? Let's have a rant!

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - UGLY CHILDREN

It's ok to call children ugly - particularly other people's children.

5MM QOD - OVERCOMING FEAR

Which fear would you like to overcome?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - WEDDINGS

Weddings suck for guests!

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - THE ONE

5MM QOD - YOUR FIRST LOVE