• Don't Hold Back: say it loud!

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Don't Hold Back: say it loud!

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  • Money, sex, relationships, addiction, careers and more! Young South Africans chat openly and frankly about their experiences in these podcasts hosted by Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba. Imagine if there was a place where everyone could open up about their experiences. That's what “Don't Hold Back” is all about! South Africans under 35 chat frankly about everything from their struggle with finances and substance abuse to toxic relationships and choosing the right career. Life feels lighter when you can listen and learn from other people's experiences. Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba is an award-winning South African content creator, author and HIV activist. Join her as she chats and tries out new food with a different guest in each monthly episode. This show - which won a Bronze award at the 2022 Anthem Awards - is a collaboration between DW, Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio.
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Episodes
  • Former Miss SA: Anxiety once 'paralyzed' me

    Former Miss SA: Anxiety once 'paralyzed' me
    Jul 9 2024
    Did you know that former Miss South Africa Shudufhadzo ‘Shudu’ Musida only entered the competition to fulfill a promise to a friend? For our season two finale, host Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba talks to Shudu about how getting a grip on her mental health literally helped her achieve her potential. We also find out how experiences in Shudu's upbringing convinced her that raising awareness for mental health in South Africa has been life-changing - not just for her, but also for her peers.

    00:00 Introduction and Highlights
    01:02 Welcome to the Podcast
    01:30 Special Guest: Shudufhadzo ‘Shudu’ Musida
    02:56 Mental Health Advocacy
    04:57 Personal Journey with Anxiety
    09:42 Challenges in Black Communities
    15:13 Practical Mental Health Tips
    23:48 Fun and Games
    27:48 Transition to Miss South Africa
    31:32 The Importance of Boundaries
    39:06 Closing Remarks and Gratitude

    #dontholdback #mentalhealth #MissSouthAfrica #ShudufhadzoMusida Catch up with our host Nozibele · More information about this podcast · The 77 Percent (DW Africa)
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    41 mins
  • Fighting an invisible enemy

    Fighting an invisible enemy
    Jun 12 2024
    Imagine living with a disease that means you cannot eat most foods, keeps you out of school, blemishes your skin and forces you to move cities - but no one has a cure, and some doctors don't even believe you. This is the story of Princess Mahogo, a young South African woman who battled celiac disease for 19 years before she was diagnosed. She tells Don't Hold Back host Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba how she survived, and why she doesn't want other young South Africans to suffer a similar fate.

    00:00 Introduction: Living with Celiac Disease
    01:00 Welcome to the Podcast
    01:32 Meet Princess Mahogo
    02:33 Understanding Celiac Disease
    03:35 Growing Up with Celiac Disease
    06:58 The Struggle for Diagnosis
    11:31 Journey to Johannesburg
    13:55 Life After Diagnosis
    17:07 Rapid Fire Questions
    22:09 The Story Behind the Carrots
    23:54 Conclusion

    #dontholdback #celiacdisease #nutrition
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    This show is a collaboration between DW and leading South African radio stations, Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio. Catch up with our host Nozibele · More information about this podcast · The 77 Percent (DW Africa)
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    24 mins
  • Why your vote could decide SA's election

    Why your vote could decide SA's election
    May 15 2024
    Not since 1994 has there been this much hype for a South African election! And young people may swing the outcome, despite many expressing apathy and gloom at South Africa's current state. Renowned political scientist Dr. Sithembile Mbete tells Don't Hold Back host Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba exactly why every single vote DOES matter, and reveals why Lenny Kravitz holds a special place in her heart! Catch up with our host Nozibele · More information about this podcast · The 77 Percent (DW Africa)
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    30 mins
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