Don't Hold Back: say it loud!

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)

Chef Wandile Mabaso's hard shifts in the kitchen have taken him from coveted restaurants in the USA and France to cooking for world leaders in South Africa. Not bad for a man from Soweto whose peers once laughed at him taking cooking classes! Chef Wandile shares his recipe for success with Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba on what it takes to be part of the 1% that makes it. We're in for a tasty episode! 00:00 The Grit Behind Success: Chef Wandile's Journey 01:03 Introducing Chef Wandile: A Culinary Star 01:29 The Snack Segment: A Surprising Choice 02:17 Breaking Stereotypes: Becoming a Chef Against Odds 04:22 Dreaming Big: From Soweto to Global Culinary Stages 07:17 Name Dropping: Cooking for Celebrities and World Leaders 10:47 Overcoming Challenges: The Hardships Behind the Glamour 14:49 Returning Home: Bringing Global Experience to South Africa 16:11 Rapid Fire Questions: Getting Personal with Chef Wandile 16:55 Exploring Culinary Skills and Presidential Preferences 17:15 A Call to the Finance Minister: A Culinary Intervention 17:49 The Basics Before the Challenge: Cooking Lessons 18:32 Guilty Pleasures and Underrated Ingredients 19:47 Advice for Aspiring Chefs: Patience, Vision, and Grit 22:29 Navigating Challenges and Embracing the Journey 24:40 The Power of Skills and Strategic Planning 28:03 Nostalgia and Comfort: The Story Behind McDonald's Chips 30:12 Reflecting on the Journey and Looking Ahead Catch up with our host Nozibele · More information about this podcast · The 77 Percent (DW Africa)

For lawyer Emma Sadleir, there are tough cases, and then there are cyberbullying cases. The growing trend is victims are getting younger, and perpetrators are harder to catch. Not even host Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba is safe, but Emma - an expert on social media law - has some tips for her and others on how to fight back. Also, if you are affected by cyberbullying or know someone who is, do check out https://www.thedigitallawco.com/blog/ for information on how to handle cyber harassment. 00:00 Introduction to Cyberbullying and Its Impact 00:35 Welcome to 'Don't Hold Back' with Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba 00:43 The Dark Side of Social Media: Cyberbullying 01:11 Expert Insights: Emma Sadler on Cyberbullying 01:21 The Personal Toll of Online Harassment 03:28 Empowering the Youth Against Cyberbullying 11:32 Legal Remedies and the Fight Against Cyberbullying 15:58 Challenges in Enforcing Cyberbullying Laws 18:50 The Power of Legal Action Against Defamation 20:07 The Serious Allegations and Legal Consequences 22:17 Navigating the Dangers of Sextortion 24:12 Rapid Fire Questions: Scams, Series, and Social Media Personalities 25:15 Guidance for Young Social Media Users 29:45 Celebrating with a Special Snack 31:40 Empowerment and Conclusion #dontholdback Emma Sadleir's website for more advice · Catch up with our host Nozibele · More information about this podcast · The 77 Percent (DW Africa)

In this episode of 'Don't Hold Back', host Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba engages in a compelling conversation with South African artist Seth Pimentel about his journey with mental health and art. Seth shares his experiences with Bipolar, which involved being misdiagnosed and taking the wrong medication in his early twenties. Seth says that art gave him a powerful outlet to express his true feelings when he felt like isolating himself. Seth also discusses the importance of dialogue about mental health among men, emphasising that it is not a sign of weakness or lack of masculinity. He underscores the importance of seeking professional help when needed. Towards the end, Seth mentions his dream project of creating an Air Max 1 with Nike and shares a personal backstory involving a favourite South African chocolate snack. 00:02 Introduction and Welcome 00:57 Addressing Mental Health Issues 01:19 Guest Introduction: Seth Pimentel 01:50 Seth's Journey with Mental Health 04:52 The Role of Art in Seth's Life 05:30 Turning Passion into a Career 06:23 The Impact of Social Media on Art Careers 07:48 Advice for Aspiring Artists 12:07 Rapid Fire Questions with Seth 13:56 Addressing Men's Mental Health 17:26 Seth's Dream Project and Closing Comments. Catch up with our host Nozibele · More information about this podcast · The 77 Percent (DW Africa)

We invented tech to make our lives easier, not replace us! And with the development of AI, our lives are already impacted. But by how much? Global speaker, TEDx veteran, author, and Futurist Graeme Codrington provides Don’t Hold Back’s Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba with the hard facts on some of the disrupting forces shaping our future work. Qamngana-Mayaba asks Codrington whether, with all these rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence, South Africans, who already face challenging employment prospects, should be worried about more job losses. They also delve into what AI is and what it is not, explore Chat GPT's essence, discuss upcoming exciting developments to watch out for. Qamngana-Mayaba also seeks advice from Codrington on how to stay ahead or at least keep up with AI advances. “Chat GPT is probably a good second-year student: it thinks it knows everything, they’re learning how to communicate it. Actually, they know very little,” says Codrington. In this wide-ranging interview, the two also cover: • The South African general elections in 2024 and predictions. • Our aversion to change. • Cultural influences. • And, surprisingly, ice cream! #DWAfrica #dontholdback #AIJobSecurity #FutureOfWork #GraemeCodrington #AIInsights #TechImpact #JobLossConcerns #ChatGPT #CareerAdvice #AIRealities #WorkplaceChanges ----- This show is a collaboration between DW and leading South African radio stations, Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio. Jacaranda FM: https://www.jacarandafm.com/podcasts/ East Coast Radio: https://www.ecr.co.za/podcasts/ Catch up with our host Nozibele: / nozibeleqamngana Catch up with our host Nozibele · More information about this podcast · The 77 Percent (DW Africa)

Maphuti Hlako might be the biggest fan of South African athletes. She travels the world with the nation's top sportsmen and women and is one of the few South African women in the male-dominated business to launch her own communications company focusing on sports PR. In this lively talk with "Don't Hold Back" podcast host Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba — recorded in front of a live audience for our Season Two launch — Maphuti reveals how sports can change the mood of a nation and why female sporting success can level the playing fields of gender inequality. Catch up with our host Nozibele · More information about this podcast · The 77 Percent (DW Africa)

What began as a way to pass time during COVID-19 lockdowns has become a calling card for Tumi Mmope: she's now an award-winning TikToker and content creator. And it all started with her local neighbourhood WhatsApp chat group. Tumi, better know as ‘Tums the Narrator’ won the DStv Content Creator of the Year Award in September. But not everybody has success on social media platforms, and Don’t Hold Back host Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba quizzes Tumi on what makes an account special, where she thinks South Africa ranks in terms of global content creation, how it all began for Tums – and the downside of achieving success. Catch up with our host Nozibele · More information about this podcast · The 77 Percent (DW Africa)

Content creator, author, HIV activist, and "Don't Hold Back" podcast host, Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba, is a new mother, and she was taken aback by the sudden highs and lows of this new journey. Many young women fight a silent battle against postpartum depression. To help break the stigma surrounding the so-called 'baby blues', Nozi's joined this time on "Don't Hold Back" by radio personality, bestselling author, and life coach Sam Cowan, who recounts her own motherhood journey and struggles with depression. “I wanted women to know they weren't alone...There is such pressure on us to be perfect,” Sam tells Nozi in this second episode of Season Two of the award-winning podcast. "It's [motherhood] is the biggest thing you'll ever do, and it's the thing you get judged the most on," says Sam. "When people say, 'What can I do to help?', or, 'I'll do anything to help!' - give them things to do!" If you're a new mom trying to come to terms with this new journey, this episode is a must-listen. It's filled with lots of great, non-judgemental advice to help support new moms as they navigate this new journey; plus, of course, lots of Sam's trademark humour. Catch up with our host Nozibele · More information about this podcast · The 77 Percent (DW Africa)

Google's CMO Africa, Mzamo Masito, went from fighting to make ends meet to being a South African captain of industry - but his journey is littered with battles and second-guessing. Not what you'd expect from a high-flying executive. He tells Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba why young South Africans should NOT idolise Elon Musk, why Ubuntu is so underrated, and why changing jobs the right way helps you get ahead. Just a heads up: there is some swearing in this episode. Leave us a comment! ----- #DWAfrica #the77percent #dontholdback ----- This show is a collaboration between DW, Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio. Catch up with our host Nozibele · More information about this podcast · The 77 Percent (DW Africa)

In our season finale, Nozibele looks at Black Tax: what it means, why it’s a taboo topic, and how to navigate it in families. Nozi holds a frank discussion with an extra-special guest, her husband Skhu Mayaba, which allows listeners a unique insight into how Black Tax impacts relationships from friends to family to spouses. Nozi and Skhu also discuss the fine line between financial responsibility and generosity, and the tough choices these present! #DontHoldBack #NozibeleQamnganaMayaba #SkhuMayaba #BlackTax Catch up with our host Nozibele · More information about this podcast · The 77 Percent (DW Africa)

Managing a top business is difficult... doing it several times over with different companies is even tougher. What does it take? In the latest episode of ‘Don’t Hold Back’, Managing Director of Jacaranda FM Deirdre King tells her remarkable story of how she shattered the glass ceiling as a woman in the boardrooms of corporate South Africa. Deirdre managed three of her own companies before she was appointed to head up The Walt Disney Company’s Marketing and Communications for Africa. She was also the head of Brand Experience and Crisis Communications at Nando’s for India, Middle East and Africa. Deirdre is currently leading as the first female Managing Director of Jacaranda FM, one of the largest independent radio stations in South Africa. Deirdre talks frankly to Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba about facing not only the daily challenges, but also tackling gender discrimination in the boardroom head-on. Catch up with our host Nozibele · More information about this podcast · The 77 Percent (DW Africa)

Can you imagine going from unemployed and broke to making it as a social media content creator? Naledi Mallela was down and out but the rising YouTube star picked herself up - and learned some valuable skills along the way! She chats with Don't Hold Back's Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba over the customary snack and the pair get on like a house on fire! Catch up with our host Nozibele · More information about this podcast · The 77 Percent (DW Africa)

Dating is tricky at the best of times - but can love conquer all, even the complications around a positive HIV status? In this episode, HIV/AIDS activist and digital creator Saidy Brown shares her story, and her experience on living with HIV, including navigating love, dating and how to reveal your status to a lover. Saidy was born with HIV. She found out about her status when she was 14. “It was a long journey of denialism and just feeling like 'I want to die' until I was 18 years old. That was when I wrote the letter [on Facebook titled An Open Letter to HIV.] I remember writing it crying. I literally was crying the entire time. There's a line where I said, 'Because of you I feel less pretty' - and I stopped, and I read that line and I just broke down in tears," she recalls in a frank and lively discussion with Don’t Hold Back host, Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba. Saidy sets the record straight on living with HIV, the myths and truths around HIV and its impact on life and love. Catch up with our host Nozibele · More information about this podcast · The 77 Percent (DW Africa)

How do we know what our calling is, and what do we listen for? Clinical psychologist and traditional healer Anele Siswana has had to answer this question many times over his remarkable, groundbreaking career. From combining both African traditional spirituality with Western clinical psychology, to almost becoming a Christian pastor to reckoning with his own sexuality, Siswana is truly an exceptional human being. He tells Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba how he got to where he is, and where his journey is taking him. #AneleSiswana #psychology #Religion #DontHoldBack #podcast Find out more here · Follow Nozi on Instagram · Catch up with our host Nozibele · The 77 Percent (DW Africa)

We all want to be millionaires... or at the very least have enough money to get by! Unfortunately, that's generally easier said than done. Host Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba chats to Johannesburg-based Wealth Strategist Bronson Friedman, who lets us in on a few secrets on how you can you save, and even make money, in a post-pandemic economy. #BronsonFriedman #wealthbuilding #DontHoldBack #DWAfrica #the77percent #podcast Find out more here · Catch up with our host Nozibele · The 77 Percent (DW Africa)

(Strong language advisory) Acclaimed author and energy healer Kagiso Msimango lays out how we can manage toxic relationships without hurting ourselves. She sits down with Don't Hold Back host Nozibele Qamngana Mayaba over the customary snack and reveals how we often still have control over our lives, even if all seems lost. Among other things, they discuss: * Dealing with toxic relationships * Taking responsibility in your life * Self doubt and insecurity * Shifting focus from blame to empowerment * The labels we give people that aren't helpful * The culture of being offended and why this isn't helpful * What it means to be 'woke' * Following your intuition Catch up with our host Nozibele · More information about this podcast · The 77 Percent (DW Africa)

Sports coach and mentor Patience Ramavhale battled mental illness from a young age, abused by a parent. Her first suicide attempt was when she was in Grade 2. It was her love for sport and passion for coaching that saw her triumph over the trauma and devote her life to helping other young athletes. Patience shares her inspiring story with Don’t Hold Back’s Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba. #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #beatingdepression #DontHoldBack Follow Nozi on Instagram · More information about this podcast · Watch the video version · Catch up with our host Nozibele

What's your relationship with alcohol? How do you know when drinking has become a problem rather than just a 'good time'? In a frank and honest discussion, Nozibele chats to Clive Vanderwagen - a motivational speaker, TEDx speaker and mindset coach - on everything from binge drinking to mindfulness to hangover cures, and on how developing a healthy relationship with alcohol helped Clive optimise his life. Read more here · Catch up with our host Nozibele · The 77 Percent (DW Africa)

How can you tell if you're in an abusive relationship? It may seem 'cute' when your lover always wants to be by your side. Until one day, they're physically dragging you away from a family event. "Everything had to be approved by him. All the time, all the time...and then the beating started," recalls Lona Bawuti, an activist and survivor of gender-based violence. She shares her personal story with host Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba. #DontHoldBack Catch up with our host Nozibele · More information about this podcast · The 77 Percent (DW Africa)

A brand new podcast for Mzansi, 'Don't hold back' - launches on Wednesday! Catch up with our host Nozibele · More information about this podcast · The 77 Percent (DW Africa)