THE LETTER ( GUEST: BRIAN MHLANGA – Life and Leadership Coach INFO@BRIANMHLANGA.COM & ABIGAIL SEMONO - Agile Coach and Career Strategist ABIGAILSEMONO@GMAIL.COM Or Inbox on Tik Tok Thee Agile Coach

Dear Mapaseka I am experiencing conflict with my friend of 18 years. We met in high school and have been close friends ever since. We were each other’s bridesmaids and our kids have grown up together. We both work in the finance sector and 2 years ago i shared my dream of Working for a specific auditing firm. It's a dream I've had since high school and what drove me to being in finance. A senior management post was advertised by this company; I shared this information with her with great excitement and even asked her to pray with me As I sent my application. She even suggested fasting with me so I could get the job. My niece bumped into her at this company and she revealed to her that she went in for a job interview. To my surprise and absolute disappointment it was for the same job i applied for. She has since landed the job and she told me this via text. It is an understatement to say i am in shock and disbelief, she knows i am avoidant to conflict and struggling to show my anger with her. When i called her she came to my house and said she did not realise it would cause me so much pain and the reason she did not tell me she applied was to avoid worrying me as she knew I wanted the same thing. She says her husband encouraged her to apply as he felt its a better fit for her. The same husband is also friends with my husband by virtue of our friendship. I am so heartbroken and I think it’s worth telling her the relationship is over. Am i Overreacting? My husband says we can continue the friendship i must just not share my dreams with her. Can I ever trust her again? SEND US YOUR LETTER TO MAPASEKARADIO2000@GMAIL.COM

–LIFE IN BALANCE -#EntrepreneurshipMonth ( GUEST: TLHOMPHO MEKGWE - Director of Tsa Bokone Farmers Market & REGINALD MAYEKISO - Founder of Olifantshoek Trading Enterprise (OTE)

November is recognized globally and nationally as National Entrepreneurship Month, celebrating innovators, small business owners, and startup founders who drive economic growth and job creation. This week in the news we saw that the number of unemployed people rose by 97,000 to 8.6 million.

MIND BODY AND SOUL -#DIABETES ( GUEST: BRIDGET McNULTY - CEO and Co-founder of Sweet Life, living with Type 1 diabetes WWW.SWEETLIFE.ORG.ZA https://sweetlife.org.za/wear-blue-for-diabetes & DR. GENEVIEVE EPHRAIM Ophthalmologist and Executive Board Member of the Ophthalmological Association of South Africa

Saturday 14 November is World Diabetes Day. This year’s theme is "Early action on diabetes"

–RELATIONSHIP TUESDAY...“How Do Women Want to be Loved” ? In 2026 how do you want your partner to show up for you? ( GUEST: BUSIE THE THERAPIST - Social worker in private Practice that is affiliated with Employee Assistance Program companies in SA www.busiethetherapist.co.za & COACH CATHY - Life Coach, NeuroLinguistic Practitioner, Parent and Social Commentator. @COACH_CATHYZA on Instagram

“How Do Women Want to be Loved” ? We often hear that all women ever need is money and commitment. We know each woman has her own unique needs and is looking for different things from a partner. In 2026 how do you want your partner to show up for you?

MONDAY MENDAY -Redefining Modern Masculinity ( GUEST: JONATHAN MUTHIGE - CEO for Growth Markets at Alexforbes, Co-Founder and Chairman of Factor of Ten, a prostate cancer and men’s wellness non-profit organisation.

Join us on Saturday, 28 November, at Mosaïek Teatro in Fairlands, Johannesburg, for the EmpowaMEN International Men’s Day Summit 2026. Be part of the conversation about redefining modern masculinity, men’s mental health and building stronger families and communities. Get your tickets through Quicket and visit www.empowamen.co.za for more information. Redefining modern masculinity includes challenging the idea that men must remain silent about their wellbeing or manage every challenge alone.

OPENLINE MONDAY ...LEGAL MONDAY ( GUEST: THEMBELANI MPAKATI - Attorney, Founder and Director at Mpakati Inc REACH THEMBELANI on WWW.MPAKATIINC.CO.ZA

THE HOT SEAT ...EMPOWAMEN ( GUEST: DR. BILLY SELEKANE - International Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author, Coach and Organisational Culture Specialist. www.empowamen.co.za

Join us at the EmpowaMEN International Men’s Day Summit on Saturday, 28 November 2026, from 8am to 5pm at Mosaïek Teatro, Fairland, Johannesburg. This year’s theme is ‘Redefining Modern Masculinity’. Book through Quicket or visit www.empowamen.co.za Businesses, institutions and men’s organisations can book delegations, while brands can enquire about exhibition and partnership opportunities.

AFRICAN SPIRITUALITY Can We Rebuild The Spirit of UBUNTU again as South African Society? ( GUEST: GOG’ BOJOUR TEXT (NOT CALL GOGO) ON 076 799 1303 WWW.GOGBOJOUR.CO.ZA

Can We Rebuild The Spirit of UBUNTU again as South African Society?

THE LETTER ( GUEST: REITUMETSI MTHEMBU – Registered Counselor COUNSELLING WITH REITUMETSI: INFO@REITUMETSEWELLNESS.CO.ZA & THULANI KUNENE - Accredited Family Law Mediator with the court and in private practice / 083 698 8793 THULANI@2-line.co.za

Dear Ausi Mapaseka I am a 32 year old new bride; i come in the marriage with a 4 year old son and my husband of 8months comes with his 2 daughters under 10. We are planning to have one or two more kids. My biggest challenge in the midst of elections news Is that for the first time ever i have a partner that has no interest in politics and has not voted ever in his life due to his religious beliefs. His family does not vote; he says his church Has no stance in politics or affiliation to any party. We spoke About it when we dated but never came to a conclusion; he Assumed i would take on his beliefs 100%, and instead i Attend church services and fulfill some requirements that include the style of clothes to wear, but i draw the line to voting I refuse to not participate in my democratic right. I said to him I respect his choice even though I don't agree with it. Why can’t he respect mine? He told me to not vote instead Of suggesting, i refused and went ahead and voted. We are not talking today and he wants to call a family meeting Saying i am disrespecting his authority. He says he will not Have children who vote. And wont defy his religious beliefs. I want to raise my son to be involved in politics and any children I may have. We dated for 2 and a half years; how Do i resolve this; i love my husband and he is a great and Loving man but this is truly difficult for me. What would be the compromise?

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS 2026 ( GUEST: TERRY TSELANE - Executive Chairperson of the Institute of Election Management Services in Africa

The Electoral Commission (IEC) reported a record 29.2 million registered voters. The country’s 23 696 voting stations opened at 7am and will close at 9 pm. How was your voting experience today; where did you vote ,how long did it take? Share a voicenote or call with us. Tell us the major changes you want to see in your area after these Local Government Elections of 2026. Joining us on the line is ....the Former Vice-Chair of the IEC and now the Executive Chairperson of the Institute of Election Management Services in Africa

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS 2026 -THE YOUTH VOICE ( GUEST: BUHLEBETHU MAGWAZA - Project Lead at Youth Capital

We are seeing different types of responses to the urge and interest to vote from young people across the country. Some Young South Africans have described voting as an important opportunity to influence the country’s future and some say they don't know who to vote for and therefore choose to not vote at all.

MONDAY MENDAY - Redefining Modern Masculinity ( GUEST: BONGANI LUVALO - Author A Father, A Stranger: Mzantsi’s Memoirs of Fatherhood and Ntliziyo Ungumkhohlisi : Falling in Love with an It Girl WWW.COOLDADSFOUNDATION.CO.ZA @Bongani_Luvalo on Instagram @Men360ZA Podcast on YouTube. & MARTIN PELDERS - Acclaimed Author, International Speaker and Founder of MatrixMen

Join us on Saturday, 28 November, at Mosaïek Teatro in Fairlands, Johannesburg, for the EmpowaMEN International Men’s Day Summit 2026. Be part of the conversation about redefining modern masculinity, men’s mental health and building stronger families and communities. Get your tickets through Quicket and visit www.empowamen.co.za for more information.

THE HOT SEAT ( GUEST: LANCE STEHR - Founder and CEO of Muthaland Entertainment, Award Winning Music Director.

Lance Stehr is the founder and CEO of Ghetto Ruff (now known as Muthaland Entertainment), one of South Africa's most legendary and influential independent record labels. Spanning over 35 years in the music business, Lance and his imprint have been key in crafting the definitive sound of SA hip-hop, kwaito, and Afro-pop

AFRICAN SPIRITUALITY- WHICH SIDE IS THE STRONGEST ...Paternal or Maternal? ( GUEST: KHEHLA MANJORO - Healer

MONDAY MENDAY -Are You The Man that hands over your salary to your partner? ( GUEST: BONGANI LUVALO - Author A Father, A Stranger: Mzantsi’s Memoirs of Fatherhood and Ntliziyo Ungumkhohlisi : Falling in Love with an It Girl WWW.COOLDADSFOUNDATION.CO.ZA @Bongani_Luvalo on Instagram @Men360ZA Podcast on YouTube.

Are You The Man that hands over your salary to your partner? How would you describe your financial relationship with your person?

OPENLINE MONDAY Breast Cancer Awareness Month ( GUEST: DR. NONTOKOZO GINA - Clinical and Radiation Oncologist, at Icon Sapphire Coast Oncology Centre at South Coast Oncology.

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting South African women across all population groups. Roughly 1 in 27 women in South Africa will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Men are also affected. This Year’s Theme is “Every Story Is Unique, Every Journey Matters”

AFRICAN SPIRITUALITY Protecting the Energy of our Learners & Students During Exams ( GUEST: GOG’ BOJOUR TEXT (NOT CALL GOGO) ON 076 799 1303 WWW.GOGBOJOUR.CO.ZA

Protecting the Energy of our Learners & Students During Exams

THE LETTER (GUEST: BRIAN MHLANGA – Life and Leadership Coach WWW.BRIANMHLANGA.COM & REITUMETSI MTHEMBU – Registered Counselor COUNSELLING WITH REITUMETSI: INFO@REITUMETSEWELLNESS.CO.ZA

Dear Mapaseka I’ve been dating my boyfriend for three years, and until recently, I thought we had a good relationship. But something happened that made me question everything. A few weeks ago, I fell terribly ill. I was in so much pain that I could barely get out of bed. Since we don’t live together, I called my boyfriend and asked him to take me to the emergency room. He told me it was a tricky day because he had a few things planned and was hosting the boys later that evening. He suggested I call an ambulance or get an Uber instead. I was shocked, but I didn’t have the energy to argue with him. I don’t have family in the area, so I called a colleague who has also become a good friend. She came to fetch me, took me to the emergency room, stayed with me the entire time and made sure I got home safely. The following day, my boyfriend called and casually asked, “So, how did it go? Did they give you something for the pain?” Something inside me just switched off, and I told him I wanted to end the relationship. Now he’s upset and says I’m being unreasonable. He can’t understand how I could throw away three years over one incident. According to him, he’s always been a good boyfriend, and I’m making a big deal out of one day when he wasn’t available. But I see things differently. That experience showed me the kind of partner I would be relying on if life got really difficult, and I’m not sure that’s the man I want to build a future with. Am I being too harsh? Can one incident really be enough to end an otherwise good three-year relationship?

LIFE IN BALANCE- ( GUEST: MONWABISI “BRONZE” LUTHULI - Entrepreneur & Author of the book “I Know What It Means to Fail : 45 Lessons That Changed My Life ”

Monwabisi Bronze Luthuli has written a book “I Know What It Means to Fail! (45 Lessons That Changed My Life) an inspirational, self-published title. We zone in on 10 of the lessons from failure and understand how it can prompt us to move forward.

MIND BODY AND SOUL - #MentalHealth ( GUEST: DR. GAIL MOTLHAUDI-BANDA - Academic, Mindset Coach and Author of the books “Mind Power 4 Teens Journal” & “Rewire Your Mind in 21 Days: How to Master your Mindset”/

October is Mental Health Awareness Month. THE MENTAL HEALTH OF TEENAGERS... Do you talk to your children about mental health, do you know what their state of mental health is currently? About 15% to 20% of teenagers worldwide and in South Africa experience mental health conditions, with anxiety and depression being the most common challenges