QOTD - DOWNLOADABLE SKILL

⁠If you could instantly become an expert in any field, which one would you choose and why?

5 MID MORNINGS - 16 DAYS, 16 VOICES - LEYONIE MARAIS

In the 7th episode of 16 Days, 16 Voices we hear from Leyonie Marais, the author of the book "Dethrone the Rapist". Her experiences with gender‑based violence (GBV) started at the age of 5. Having been assaulted six times by six different men, she turned her terrifying ordeal into fuel for healing and advocacy. Rather than disappear into silence, Leyonie reclaimed her story, not just for herself but for others who’ve suffered in similar shadows. She wrote her book to give survivors a voice, to challenge stigma and shame, and to remind people that survival is possible even in the darkest circumstances.

5 MID MORNINGS - 16 DAYS, 16 VOICES - ALLISON IRIS

In the fifth episode of 16 Days, 16 Voices we hear from Allison Iris, who is a survivor and musician. Allison explains how a family member sexually assaulted her, and how that changed her perception of how men show woman love. At the age of 13, Allison shared her story with a series of other young girls, all of whom had horrific stories to tell. A group of 13 year old girls needed to comfort her, something a group of young girls should have never had to do.

5 MID MORNINGS - 16 DAYS, 16 VOICES - NONHLANHLA

In the sixth episode of 16 Days, 16 Voices We hear from Nonhlanhla, a medical student from Wits who is a poet and activist that focuses on the way woman are treated in south Africa. In this clip we hear her poem “How Dare You?”. A powerful piece of audio, where she explores how woman in South Africa are constantly punished for just existing, how GBV is constant and how men is South Africa do not acknowledge their role.

5 MID MORNINGS - 16 DAYS, 16 VOICES - NIKITA RUTHVEN

In the 4th episode of "16 Days, 16 Voices" we hear from Nikita Ruthven, a GBV survivor and speaker.  Nikita opens up about staying with her ex even as the relationship turned violent, holding on to the hope that he would change. Instead, things worsened, and one night on the drive home he put her safety at risk and attacked her. It became the moment she realised how dangerous the situation had become. Over the course of a weekend, Nikita found herself trapped in a situation that turned terrifying. Her abuse escalated into physical and sexual violence, and control, leaving her fearing for her life. This is her account of how quickly things can spiral, and why getting out is never as simple as people think.

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - I LOVE YOU

The words “love you” and “I love you” do not mean the same thing!

QOTD - CHILDHOOD MEMORIES

What is your earliest childhood memory?

YB5 with HTIN

Helping Those In Need (HTIN)Based in East London, Helping those In Need's Marion Peake explains how the organisation has been inundated with requests from across the country, but can only prioritise and accomodate the needs of East London residents. The organisation shares their goal to open a new drop-in centre and Marion explains how the Child Protection Register needs to be adapted and implemented better to more effectively protect the children of the nation.

5 MID MORNINGS - 16 DAYS, 16 VOICES - UMLOBIKAZI

In the 3rd episode of "16 Days, 16 Voices" we hear from Kazi, a poet and activist. Her work captures the realities of being a woman in South Africa with unflinching honesty. Her piece is structured around the alphabet, each letter unfolding a new truth, a new challenge, or a new fear that women face every day. It’s a poem that is as creative as it is urgent, using language to hold a mirror up to society and demand that we listen, remember, and act.  

5 MID MORNINGS - 16 DAYS, 16 VOICES - MELISSA SHAWE

In the 2nd episode of "16 Days, 16 Voices" we hear from Melissa Shawe, who shares the reality of growing up in a home marked by violence at the hands of her stepfather. She speaks about years of sexual assault and ongoing physical abuse, and the fear that became part of everyday life. Melissa describes how she would sometimes barricade her younger sisters in a room with her to keep them safe, the time her step father attempted to burn them all alive, or his violent tirades where he beat her with a sjambok. Melissa’s voice is a powerful reminder of the resilience of survivors and of how many families in South Africa are living through similar situations right now. "16 Days, 16 Voices" is our space to stop, listen, and confront the reality of living as a woman in South Africa. Every story in this campaign comes from someone who has survived a country where fear is routine and violence is close to home. These voices remind us that GBV is not a headline or a statistic, it is a lived experience that shapes families, futures, and entire communities. By giving women and girls the room to speak in their own words, we honour their truth and make sure the urgency of this crisis is felt in a way that cannot be ignored.

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - UNTIDY AND LIVING

YB5 with The Living Link

Managing Director at The Living Link, Gregory Sirmongpong, brings us into the organisation's world. We unpack the efforts of the organisation to upskill and assist with employment experience for the intellectually challenged and we learn about the dignifying significance of independent living for learning disabled adults.

QOTD - BUYER'S REMORSE

Do you have buyer's remorse? Have you ever bought/spent money on something that you regretted?

5 MID MORNINGS - 16 DAYS, 16 VOICES - NOMONDE SKY

In the first episode of "16 Days, 16 Voices" we hear from poet and activist Nomonde Sky, a content creator and writer whose work is rooted in truth telling and survival. Her poem, "I'd like to apologise", is an unflinching piece that reflects the daily reality of being a woman in South Africa. It calls out the ways women are expected to shrink themselves, smooth things over, and carry harm quietly so that everyone else can stay comfortable. Nomonde uses her voice to show what it costs to live like that and why speaking up is an act of resistance in itself. "16 Days, 16 Voices" is our space to stop, listen, and confront the reality of living as a woman in South Africa. Every story in this campaign comes from someone who has survived a country where fear is routine and violence is close to home. These voices remind us that GBV is not a headline or a statistic, it is a lived experience that shapes families, futures, and entire communities. By giving women and girls the room to speak in their own words, we honour their truth and make sure the urgency of this crisis is felt in a way that cannot be ignored.

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - EARN THE PLATFORM!

Not everyone deserves a platform, even in the age of the internet.

QOTD - MORNING ROUTINES

What order do you do things in, in the morning?

QOTD - ROASTED ABOUT A "VERY YOU" THING

What’s a “very you” thing that your friends always tease you about?

YB5 with HOPE SA

We are joined by Namritha Sivsanker to hear about the organisation's work during 16 Days of Activism and how the nation's efforts should persist beyond this period. Namritha speaks on how South Africans can raise awareness about GBV and how it affects the hope of the country.

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - I REALLY DONT CARE!! ...but I care

The people who say “I don’t care what anyone thinks” usually care the most.

QOTD - PROCRASTINATION TILL CRISIS MODE

Is there a chore that you put off until it’s a crisis?