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 Introd...
Jul 09, 2024•41 min0
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 I...
Jun 12, 2024•24 min0
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)...
May 15, 2024•30 min0
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...
Apr 10, 2024•31 min0
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 Int...
Mar 13, 2024•33 min0
In this episode of 'Don't Hold Back', host Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba talks 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 talks about the importance of dialogue about mental health among men, emphasising that ...
Feb 14, 2024•23 min0
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 pr...
Jan 17, 2024•29 min0
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 su...
Dec 20, 2023•25 min0
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 ...
Dec 13, 2023•22 min0
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 d...
Nov 29, 2023•33 min0
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...
Nov 15, 2023•41 min0
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 #SkhuMaya...
Mar 01, 2023•29 min0
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...
Feb 01, 2023•23 min0
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)...
Jan 11, 2023•31 min0
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...
Dec 07, 2022•26 min0
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 i...
Nov 09, 2022•32 min0
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)...
Oct 12, 2022•23 min0
(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 empowerme...
Sep 14, 2022•33 min0
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 a...
Aug 10, 2022•22 min0
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)...
Jul 13, 2022•31 min0
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 ab...
Jul 06, 2022•34 min0
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)
Jul 04, 2022•31 sec0
Money, sex, relationships, addiction, careers and more! Young South Africans chat openly and frankly about their experiences in these videos 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! Young South Africans 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 liste...
Jun 28, 2022•1 min0
