Mosadi - We Are Women

03/10/2022

‘In radio, you are as good as your last show’

She’s been broadcasting for 15 years. talks about her journey on radio and what kept her consistent all these years. Link below 🥰

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/pu57FokHOtb

19/09/2022

On the 1st of August 2018 thousands of women embarked on protest action across South Africa to protest the scourge of gender-based violence. Women from all walks of life used the start of the country’s Women’s Month to demonstrate their frustration and anger at the increasing levels of gender-based violence in South Africa.
The protests come shortly after Stats SA revealed in June 2018 that the murder rate for women increased by 117 per cent between 2015 and 2016/17.

We speak to one of the organizers of the shutdown Loyiso Saliso, to look back on the March and what has been achieved so far

https://anchor.fm/babalwa-mtengenya/episodes/GBV-SHUTDOWN-e1o1ttj

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0XbGT9VsC6BQKLUgyF91kA?si=jtG0ya8TSkuYkHLm8dGQng

12/09/2022

The Media industry consists of film, television, radio and Print. You can be a journalist today and be in another field of work tomorrow using the same skill.

Former SABC EC TV Reporter and currently ISUZU Communication Officer Iviwe Poti shares her transition from being a field reporter to a communication officer, the highs and lows of media and some few tips to those who want to join the media industry.

Full Interview;

https://anchor.fm/babalwa-mtengenya/episodes/MEDIA-AND-COMMS-e1nn6p9

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4nhUs2NvRx0M3N4i9ixoxP?si=h3uak_8wRgyly7S7OpuZCg

05/09/2022

We are back for another exciting Season😍😍😍

Born and bread in Eastern Cape, comedian and actress Khanyisa Bunu talks about her first break in Comedy through the ‘show so you think you’re funny’, being an actress and challenges in the arts and culture industry.

Full Interview;

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/v7cfb4Tm4sb

04/07/2022

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic condition that makes the muscles weaker and causes problems with movement. It's a serious condition that gets worse over time, but there are treatments to help manage the symptoms. Thembelihle ngcai was born with this condition, from walking normal to now using a wheel chair, this advocate for inclusivity and disabled s*x matters talks challenges faced by the disability community and her aspirations to see more disabled women in the beauty and modelling industry. Link below for full interview ❤️


https://anchor.fm/babalwa-mtengenya/episodes/DISABILITY-INCLUSIVITY-e1kpphh

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3llJhSHNjXMYSl0pWq7HYs?si=e26eee6910914575

27/06/2022

Borderline personality disorder is a mental health disorder that impacts the way you think and feel about yourself and others, causing problems functioning in everyday life.

It includes self-image issues, difficulty managing emotions and behavior, and a pattern of unstable relationships.

Our next guest is Nokukhanya ntuli whose been diagnosed with the disorder and sheds some light on it.

https://anchor.fm/babalwa-mtengenya/episodes/BORDERLINE-PERSONALITY-DISORDER-e1kgau9

20/06/2022

Losing a baby in pregnancy through miscarriage or stillbirth is still a taboo subject worldwide, linked to stigma and shame. Many women still do not receive appropriate and respectful care when their baby dies during pregnancy or childbirth. We speak to Zukie Yumata who shares her story of losing her unborn child.

Link below

https://anchor.fm/babalwa-mtengenya/episodes/MISCARRIAGE-e1k6hth

If you have Spotify;

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4FpSEgjIf7i7zPSgO4AB3I?si=2e51a5afdf4f414a

13/06/2022

For her first single; Rotation She-mix, Spokenpriestess wanted to work with African women and show what can be achieved when women work together. She collaborated with vocalists from Namibia, Kenya and SA and the song title became one of the slogans for Foschini store women empowerment T- shirts..

Catch the interview below❤️

https://anchor.fm/babalwa-mtengenya/episodes/SHE---MIX-e1jsj7l

06/06/2022

Grizelda Grootboom was 18 years old when a trip to Johannesburg turned into a nightmare. Sold into Human Trafficking by a friend in Yeoville she was tied in a room for two weeks and forced to work as a s*x slave. Today she is an advocate for Embrace Dignity against human trafficking and boldly speaks out in aid of other women suffering the safe fate.

Listen below to the links below ❤️

https://anchor.fm/babalwa-mtengenya/episodes/S*X-TRAFFICKING-e1jilj6

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3P9G2u2FjRGQNi384lxWlt?si=348ef92844b348e5

Grizelda Grootboom was 18 years old when a trip to Johannesburg turned into a nightmare. Sold into Human Trafficking by a friend in Yeoville she was tied in a room for two weeks and forced to work as a s*x slave. Today she is an advocate for Embrace Dignity against human trafficking and boldly speak...

06/06/2022

At 1pm we have Griselda Grootboom who was 18 years old when she was sold into s*x slavery by her bestfriend in Joburg. From being hooked to drugs and forced into prostitution, Griselda changed her life around and now travels the world fighting human trafficking and helping young women get out of the s*x slave industry.

23/05/2022

It’s been a heavy week 💔💔.

The next episode will be uploaded next week.

16/05/2022

‘We need to normalize Papsmear as our routine healthcare’

Listen to Nomonde Vakalisa as she shares her journey on Fibroids

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1On1mLcETbT7d1cueQc9YI?si=Xzy13N9eQX-Gb81LXP8Pow

https://anchor.fm/babalwa-mtengenya/episodes/FIBROIDS-e1ijeqe

16/05/2022

At 1pm, we have Nomonde Vakalisa on the podcast. She shares her long and dreadful journey with fibroids; a non cancerous tumour that grows in the uterus. The tumour expanded so much that she had to remove her womb, a very difficult decision for her as she had hopes of having more children, the shame of not having a womb and feeling less of a woman and how she got her power back ❤️

13/05/2022

Season 2 of Mosadi - We Are Women podcast is back on Monday 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼

04/04/2022

Body shaming is the act of saying something negative about a person's body. It can be about your own body or someone else's.

The commentary can be about a person's size, age, hair. clothes or level of perceived attractiveness. Body shaming can lead to mental health issues including eating disorders, depression, anxiety and low self esteem.

Our Guest is an on air presenter Tozama Ngcongolo who speaks about her experiences on body shaming and bullying ❤️

Listen to the interview:

https://anchor.fm/babalwa-mtengenya/episodes/BODY-SHAMING-ON-SOCIAL-MEDIA-e1gmjln

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5PN38IMQTaBVutBrl2KxHi?si=KuaSvqLxQVKuLtVTsscUbw

22/03/2022

Gender-based violence is a human rights concern. People who experience gender violence may suffer from different human rights violations, for example the right to life, right to dignity and the right to safety and security. With GBV on the top list of men's conferences, we speak to men who attended the conferences and engaged them on what role can men can play to fight GBV. Our Guests today are Ayabonga Kekana and Mafa Bavuma

Interview is available below

https://anchor.fm/babalwa-mtengenya/episodes/GBV-MEN-e1g2j92

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7nT6atFFgnchrtui06utgQ?si=f793f57fcef94147

14/03/2022

It's called living with albinism not those living with the condition of albinism. In this Human Rights month, Miss Albinism Ambassador Mandisa Mabhukula Makunga talks about living with albinism in the rural areas of Eastern Cape, the myths surrounding albinism and what she wants the world to know about Albinism.

Interview is available below:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4TKBNoo5J6zB8XBgLisbLJ?si=cYETbPMWQv6JSWQU9KFVJg

https://anchor.fm/babalwa-mtengenya/episodes/ITS-CALLED-LIVING-WITH-ALBINISM-e1fmfbd

08/03/2022

Happy International Women’s Day ❤️

18/02/2022

Since we are concluding the month of love soon, on Monday, we will take things to the bedroom on the next episode on Monday.

Asking these questions to men;

-Why do they just walk in the bedroom without asking what we want before the deed?

-Why the constantly ask us about our body count; how many men we have slept with?

-Why communication in the bedroom is very important?

-And the pressure that comes with making the woman come and reach an or**sm from a male point of view

We will be having this conversation with Dr Mthembeni Tebelele 🥳🥳🥳

14/02/2022

Today is the day of Love, Valentine's Day ❤️❤️❤️

The day the world turns red. To celebrate Love, all types of Love, on the podcast today we hosted two beautiful women, MmaTumelo Ntuthu Jolingana Meyi and Dineo Meyi Jolingana as they share their love story from coming out to their families, their wedding journey and having to explain most questions faced by the LGBTQI community. Please find the link below to the Podcast 🥳🥳🥳🥳

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6grwaFgQtj8EcU9XtSLPrr?si=R7AmyRP5Q6WC4SVaA605Zw

Those who don’t have Spotify can listen to the link below;

https://anchor.fm/babalwa-mtengenya/episodes/SAME-LOVE-STORY-e1ec25p

04/02/2022

Thank you so much to our additional family for following us. This week we posted two episodes on Spotify.

The Power of Starting Now

In 2018 Afro bae products founder, Yolanda Mbolompo left her full time job in Mpumalanga, moved to a new City with only her dream and Vision guiding her. Three years later she has over 300 distributors for her products, made her first Million rands and is looking to expand her brand and company to be more reachable to young black Women. Discipline, Resilience and keeping a small circle are some of the important lessons she has learnt along the journey. I had a Conversation with her, have a listen and please share without hers.

Mental Health

Mental Health - As we are starting off the new year on a clean slate with eating clean and keeping fit, Clinical Psychologist Phaphama Makalima reminds us that we should keep the same energy on our mental health. She shared tips with us on how we can nurture our mental health and support those who might not be doing well mentally and emotionally.

You can listen to the interviews below;

https://anchor.fm/babalwa-mtengenya

https://open.spotify.com/show/5W03YhXyQUzGxxGBZEkXgq

Mosadi - We are women is a blog that aims to share stories of South African women. Every woman needs that safe place where they can be themselves and find a network of women they can relate to. Through this podcast we hope every woman can feel understood, heard, loved and nourished mentally and emot...

26/01/2022

Meet our Host Babalwa Mtengenya;

Babalwa Mtengenya is the founder and host of Mosadi – We Are Women, a podcast and community for South African Women and content producer at SABC.

For the past seven years, Babalwa has worked in the SABC Eastern Cape, PE based Newsroom, producing stories and news for SABC Umhlobo Wenene FM Current affairs shows, focusing on stories that affect women, men, youth and aspects of life including religion and spirituality.

At Mosadi – We Are Women Babalwa will host the Mosadi- We Are Women podcast and engage with women from all walks of life discussing different stories, from Business, Mental Health, Relationships etc.

‘Through this Podcast I hope South African Women will feel understood, heard and nourished mentally and emotionally’

26/01/2022

Mosadi - We are women is a podcast that aims to share South African women stories.

Every woman needs that safe place where they can be themselves and find a network of women they can relate to. Through this podcast we hope every South African women can be entertained, educated and motivated.

We will be using this platform to share and discuss stories that affect women generally from different races, cultures and age groups. Discussions will vary from relationships, personal growth, self care and family dynamics.

Join us on this ride

X.O
Mosadi

02/08/2021

Keep Growing 🌻

06/04/2021

Colourism - Noun

Prejudice or discrimination against individuals with a dark skin tone, typically among people of the same ethnic or racial group.

This podcast looks at the root cause of colourism and how it has impacted the interaction between black people.

Please listen on the link below:

https://iono.fm/e/1020145

30/03/2021

Women’s Rights are Human Rights !!!

We had a virtual conversation with the Chairperson for the Commission of Gender Equality; Tamara Mathebula, on women’s rights and challenges still faced by women in South Africa as we conclude Human Rights Month 🇿🇦

https://iono.fm/e/1017622

Women's rights are Human rights!!! As the human rights month is concluding, we had a virtual conversation with the chairperson of the Commission for Gender Equality, Tamara Mathebula on patriarchy and the future of South African women clouted by GBV and Inequality.

15/03/2021

08/03/2021

We Salute you Mosadi 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

03/03/2021

Born again for 10 years, a women's rights activist Vuyolwethu Linyana shares her thoughts on the beliefs of purity culture, victim blaming and ópeness about s*xuality in the religious sacred space.

https://iono.fm/e/1004656

Born again for 10 years, a human and women's rights activist Vuyolwethu Linyana shares her thoughts on the beliefs of purity culture, victim blaming and ópeness about s*xuality in the religious sacred space.

01/03/2021

"Be Assertive, Stand Your Ground and Always Speak out', this is the advice of the RSA Public protector Adv Busisiwe Mkhwebane to young women in South Africa. From childhood memories in Kwaggafontein, Mpumalanga to the Public Protector Office, the public protector shared her journey with us.

https://iono.fm/e/1003551

25/02/2021

Victim blaming, Purity culture, patriarchy and colonial culture influence;
We unpack how Religion ( Christianity) contributes to r**e culture in South Africa with feminist and writer Wanelisa Xaba..

https://iono.fm/e/1002035

Victim blaming, Purity culture, patriarchy and colonial culture influence; We unpack how Religion ( Christianity) contributes and promote r**e culture in South Africa with feminist and writer Wanelisa Xaba..

22/02/2021

Why aren't relationships lasting like our mothers generation? We speak to clinical Psychologist Phaphama Makalima on the challenges women face today when it comes to dating. How the changes of time from the older generation to today impacted relationships for the good or the bad.

https://iono.fm/e/1000192

Why aren't relationships lasting like our mothers generation? We speak to clinical Psychologist Phaphama Makalima on the challenges women face today when it comes to dating. How the changes of time from the older generation to today impacted relationships for the good or the bad.

20/02/2021

👌👌👌👌👌👌

Police brutality, stigma and criminalization are one of the few obstacles s*x workers have to deal with every day. Since lockdown, over 50 s*x workers have been arrested for not complying with lockdown regulations in South Africa. S*x Workers Education and Advocacy taskforce ( SWEAT) official Consta...

20/02/2021

COMPETITION TIME 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼

We would like to end off the month of Love with a free KFC voucher worth R200 for you and your loved one.

All you have to do is follow our Twitter page , retweet and tag two friends.

19/02/2021

We have joined Twitter🎉🎉

Please follow our Page; Mosadi_WeareWomen.

Thank you 🌻

19/02/2021

Dear Mosadi,

Thank you ❤️