Stress-relief supplements such as ashwagandha are becoming increasingly popular among consumers looking for ways to manage stress and burnout. But how safe are these products, and what should consumers know before incorporating them into their daily routines? In this episode of Yilungelo Lakho, we unpack the growing wellness supplement market and explore the benefits, risks, safety considerations, and responsible use of stress-relief supplements. Dr Lethukwenama Letsoalo, medical doctor and public health expert, and Pumza Hlekane, an independent pharmacist, help us unpack this discussion.

Simphiwe Ncongwane and guests: Dr. Patrick Dicks, an AI & Automation Expert, Ravi Naidoo from the Youth Employment Service (YES), Thobela Nyangiwe from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Thando Gumede, a Robotics Innovator demystify Artificial Intelligence for the South African youth.

Yilungelo Lakho discussed business funding grants available for young entrepreneurs & available business opportunities with Dr Sunshine Myende from the NYDA and Sipho Ngcai from SEDFA.

This episode of Yilungelo Lakho shines the spotlight on bogus doctors. Our guests Adv. Nkosinathi Malgas and Eric Mphaphuli unpack how consumers can verify whether healthcare practitioners are properly registered and the legal recourse available to victims.

Simphiwe Ncongwane and guests: Phetho Ntaba from the National Consumer Commission (NCC) and Ouma Ramaru from the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud (CGSO) shine the spotlight on the poor service by some online food and grocery deliveries and the recourse for consumers. Poor service by some online food & grocery deliveries are driving consumers insane - delivery failures, missing items and tampered packages are giving delivery apps a bad name. What are your rights as a consumer? Don't miss the conversation!

R4.5 billion remains unclaimed by people who qualify for dividends from companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. JSE's Vuyo Lee explains how to access this money.

Yilungelo Lakho discussed ways to fight unsolicited marketing including the new Opt-out registry system with Phetho Ntaba from the National Consumer Commission and Nomzamo Zondi from the Information Regulator.

As South Africa marks Workers’ Month, this episode of Yilungelo Lakho focuses on workers who are left out of pocket after losing their jobs or not being paid for work completed. Joining us in studio are experts from the Department of Employment and Labour and SAFTU to unpack workers’ rights and the processes available to resolve such disputes.