Ubushabami: Recent Episodes
Ubushabami
This podcast is based on sexual and reproductive health(SRH) edutainment content. It ranges from, lively synoptic discussion about our SRH article series, written by freelance youth and found on www.Ubushabami.com. To podcast stories such as "adventures of Samke & Musa". We have relevant conversation about our experiences, share ideas and explore different lessons learnt throughout from the content. Our goal is to influence behavior change towards crucial decisions made by young people. We hope you'll enjoy your stay.
In this episode our UB Ambassador - Ms Bongiwe Nkosi holds this important conversation with Teendad - Mr Bathini Madinane and Teenmom - Ms Irondina Maile. They graciously share their retrospective experiences of being teenage parents. Stay tunes for more insightful SRH conversations.
In this episode Vanessa has a sit down with medical sociologist Ms Liezl Moodie about teens perception of public service i.e clinics and the dynamics of having hard conversations with teenagers. Do enjoy
In this episode Vanessa is joined by representatives from South African National AIDS council (Sanca) - Eliot Mabaso and Beau Lee Peterson. The both share more about teach, learning and approaches to the conversation about the gender spectrum. We truly enjoyed their pearls of wisodm and hope you'll enjoy this episode.
In this month’s episode we speak to Ps Sakhile Masilela and Dr Mandy Mpatlanyane. Ps Masilela is A pastor and director at Pastors On Call, and organisation that focuses on providing non-denominational ministerial and support services in communities. Ps Masilela is passionate about families, personal development and business. In this episode he is in conversation with Dr Mandy Mpatlanyane, a medical doctor and entrepreneur, and of course co-founder of Ubusha Bami, futhi yimi lo! NPC.
In this episode our guestsspeaks to us about the importance of family goal setting, and collaboration within families, an important conversation as the year begins. We hope you enjoy!
In this month’s episode we talk about "Teenage Pregnancy" with Professional registered nurse Sister Makhosazane ‘Khosi’ Ndlovu. With over 14 years worth of experience as a professional nurse, Sister Ndlovu is currently the manager and head nurse at Mbombela Women's Clinic, where she alongside two gynecologists prioritize sexual and reproductive health especially that of women. 1 in 3 teen moms drop out of school due to a variety of social pressures resulting from teenage pregnancy. Thus, as South Africa celebrates women this month we would like to highlight one of the barriers affecting many young women in SA; all in hope to encourage many teen moms to not lose hope and to prevent even more young girls from succumbing to teenage pregnancy.
At Ubusha bami this month we are raising awareness on Sexual violence. Thus, In this month’s episode we speak to Attorney Mandla Matshiyane. Adv. Mandla Matshiyane is an admitted attorney of the High Court in South Africa. He is a practising attorney with 6 years experience specialising in civil law and is director of M. Matshiyane Attorneys based in Mbombela, Mpumalanga.
Adv. Mandla Matshiyane believes in servanthood which is best expressed in his motto “The best by your side”. Prior to joining the legal field, he practised as a pastor for a period of 10 years. Mandla Matshiyane finds pleasure in serving others, something that he does well. In this episode he speaks to use about sexual violence and what the law has to say about that. We appreciate the contributions of Adv. Matshiyane to this important and relevant social topic, we hope you will be enriched by this episode.
Its Youth month in South Africa and here at Ubusha bami! We celebrate this month with the nation and learn more about communication and the youth. In this episode we speak to Dr. Khutso Mabokela who holds a PhD in Media Studies from the University of Limpopo. Dr. Mabokela is currently a lecturer at the University of Venda, She has a long history in journalism and media studies, having been part of news reporting teams for numerous publications and future journalist programs. In 2013 she co-founded VikeMap Communications, and has spent her career in various positions including public relations, marketing and radio broadcasting, and of course academia.
We would like to thank Dr. Mabokela for generously sharing insights on adolescents and their use of media. We hope parents, guardians and community members listening are now better equipped to support them through this crazy thing called life.
On this special edition episode, we thought it important and practical to hear a testimony from someone who lived with an addict. This episode was conceptualized to highlight how widespread are the effects of substance misuse. It may seem like an individual choice and struggle, however, it stretch far beyond self. We truly are thankful to our special and brave guest Pam (alias) for sharing her story with us and hope many will learn and be strengthen by this episode. Enjoy and take care of yourself.
If you know someone or you are struggling with substance abuse - contact the South African National council on alcoholism and drug dependence (SANCA) for general information on how you can help your loved one or yourself.
SANCA contact details
Phone: 011 892 3829
Email: sancanational@telkomsa.net
Substance abuse is the one for the leading contributor to unnatural deaths in South Africa. In this episode we speak to Dr. Sue Bond from the University of Johannesburg (UJ). Dr. Bond holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Her masters looked at couples and families while her D. Litt et Phil focused on the development of possible selves and resilience in young people about to leave residential care (child and youth care centres). Dr. Bond’s current research looks into youth in care, and those transitioning from care. In addition to her research work, Sue has had a long career in child protection providing statutory services, worked in couples and family counselling, adoptions, and in a shelter with abused women and their children. Her commitment to working with families has also been evident in her work in schools, oncology and rehabilitation, as well as managing an inpatient facility for substance abuse. Enjoy.
In this episode we speak to Dr. Elona Toska, from the University of Cape Town. Dr. Elona Toska is an adolescent health and well-being expert and emerging leader in adolescent and HIV/AIDS research. She holds an MSc and DPhil from the University of Oxford (UO) in Evidence Based Social Intervention. She is the Director and Chief Research Officer of the Adolescent Accelerators Research Hub at the Centre for Social Science Research at the University of Cape Town (UCT). We talk about the curious nature of adolescents, a variety of parental responses to teen behaviour as well as setting health boundaries in the effort to keep our teens safe. We hope you enjoy this episode, do leave us a comment.
Its Human Rights month! Samke and Musa reflect on the strives of South Africa to obtain certain freedoms. Samke elaborates on the violent history of our past and Musa emphasis the on going violence in our communities even today. Follow these two as they navigate teen life together.
In this episode we speak to distinguished Professor Ann. Strode, from the University of Kwazulu-Natal. Professor Strode has worked in the socio-legal space for over twenty years, with most of her work addressing HIV as a human rights issue. Her more recent work has focused on issues of consent in health research with children and adolescents, not neglecting her co-authored 2016 article on the evolving sexual and reproductive health rights of adolescents. This new segment is an exciting addition to our work, we hope you enjoy the content and engage with us. Take care
Its a new school year, Samke & Musa are in Matric and the stress levels are just bubbling up. Samke tries to explain to Musa the types of stress - healthy and unhealthy, as well as the importance of mental wellbeing. Follow the journey of these 2 friends and navigate teen life with them.
Treat yourself to some self care by reading the self-esteem article collection. This collection of articles focuses on different agonist and antagonist factors influencing our self-esteem and subsequently how we make sexual and reproductive choices. Truly, an interesting exploration about how you esteem yourself. Mandy & Khabo tackle some common self-esteem challenges personal and generalized. We hope you enjoy this conversation and above all learn to love yours always.
Hi friends, in this episode we get to hear what Samke thinks about the conversation she had with Musa. Some of her question and confessions about sex.
Hey there, On this episode we hear Musa's funny yet honest thoughts about the sex conversation he had with Samke earlier.
What about Sbusiso? In this episode not only to we find out "What about Sbusiso!" Musa spills the tea about Sbusiso. Samke & Musa continue to discussed different contraceptives, TOP's and Musa wraps up with the best contraceptive ever!
Meet Samke & Musa, Ama2000 learning about sex at school and on the playground. On today's episode, we find Musa a Grade 11 learner who has just had a lesson on sexual and reproductive health (SRH). Musa has many questions and decides to ask his best friend Samke. Meet, Samke a clever grade 12 learner who knows a lot about sex. This is part 1 of their learning adventure, stay tuned for more adventures.
Ubusha bami team conducted a survey in May 2021 to understand what the youth of 2021 thinks about sexual and reproductive health. On this podcast Dr Mandy relays the results and adds commentary regarding the rational behind the questions as well as the interest responses from anonymous participants.
This article series focuses on SA laws regarding sexual and reproductive health, namely, Termination of pregnancy (TOP), rape and GBV. Ms Khabonina shares commentary on the articles and the major lessons learnt.
'The Deed' aka 'sex', Ms Khabonina & Dr Mandy talk about "The deed series" articles; this episode discusses sex, STI and contraceptive methods with an added personal touch related to “The Deed / sex”
Ms Khabonina & Dr Mandy look into "The commitment series" articles. This episode highlights the different facets of dating, the psychology of love and the unspoken/spoken gender expectations within relationships.
This episode focuses on the diversity series. We tackle trending social topics such as the LGBTQI community, GBV, masculinity and feminism. A loaded episode with many conversations starters and ammunition for social activism.
Ms Khabonina & Dr Mandy have a reflective discussion about the first article series, The science series. We focus on the scientific facets of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) from your reproductive organs, the psychological and societal relationship to SRH.