Thula Sindi formed his brand in 2005, on the back of a South African landscape that was ready for designer wear that was trendy, dynamic, accessible, ramp-to-reality and ready-to-wear. Thula discovered his love for the arts at a young age and he hasn’t deviated from it since. We have a sit down with one of our top SA designers on his journey, the effects of COVID19 on the fashion industry, his thoughts on fast fashion, sustainability in fashion and developing young talent. #TheSitDownLifestyle

On today’s #TheSitDownWomenomics, Olwethu gets into conversation with Busisiwe Nkuna, Treatment and Counselling Specialist for Social Services at the Responsible Gambling Foundation, to discuss the realities of gambling and it’s impact on the financial sustainability of an individual. They also unpack the psychological effects of the gambling addiction and how individuals who find themselves in this situation can take control of their health and finances.

Childhood obesity remains a global epidemic around the world. It has been estimated that by 2030 in South Africa, if we continue with our current lifestyle choices at this rate, at least three out of every five children will be obese. #TheSitDownParenting this week looks at the importance of developing the habit of exercise in children from a young age. Fitness Expert, Reneilwe Kgengwe shares tips on ways to match your child’s personality with activities to help them lead a more active lifestyle.

The Coronavirus pandemic has forced people to think creatively in order to maintain their livelihoods. Financial stability was the biggest worry people had right under surviving the pandemic. Research has indicated that 31.5% of South Africans have either started a secondary job on the side or have transformed their side hustle into their main source of income. On this edition of #TheSitDownWomenomics Financial Advisor, Ashley Paulis and businesswoman, Inga Sebata are in conversation with us giving helpful tips and information that you may need to consider when starting your own side-hustle.

2021 marks 27 years of democracy in South Africa. However, the seeds of racial dynamics in this country still haunt us today. On this edition of #TheSitDownRelationships, we speak to Jamil F. Khan who will be taking us through racial dynamics between the black and coloured community in South Africa. We also look at the dichotomy of blackness globally and whether in all this, there’s light at the end of the tunnel.

People who are associated with people living with narcissistic personality disorder experience many excruciating challenges in different areas of life, such as work, school, relationships, and financial affairs amongst many other areas in life.

On this edition of #TheSitDownRelationships, we’re in conversation with clinical psychologist, Viwe Dweba and dating coach, Dudu Nhlabathi-Madonsela, who will help us identify red flags and blind spots to look out for if you’re in a relationship with a narcissistic partner. We also unpack the emotional abuse we seldom talk about, which is gaslighting.

In the multi-cultured and faceted melting pot of different ethnicities, races and beliefs in our continent, we often talk about the different aspects of “the art of balance”. Many Africans are still trying to figure out how to balance their traditional beliefs and in some cases, spiritual calling while remaining consistent in the professional environment. In this episode, We take a look at the formal working environment and whether it is accommodating to our traditional practises as Africans. Joining us for this discussion on #TheSitDownCareers is much celebrated sangoma, mentor and life coach, Gogo Dineo Ndlanzi.

The South African entertainment industry is growing exponentially, within it, are women who are doing exceptional and anchoring this field of work. Among those doing phenomenal work is the ever-vibrant Rami Chuene. She is not only a SAFTA nominated actress but a voice that speaks up against injustice in the industry. On this episode of #TheSitDownLifestyle we speak to Rami about raising daughters, the current state of the industry, being unconventional and translating iconic Es’kia Mphahlele’s Father Come Home Market Theatre play, into Sepedi.

Raising teenagers can be incredibly difficult. At this stage of their lives, they are on a path to discovery, and they may ‘pull away’ in order to create their own identity. On this edition of #TheSitDownParenting, Dr Shaheda Omar, Clinical Director of The Teddy Bear Clinic, helps us manoeuvre around the tools we as parents need to prepare and to guide our teens in the right direction.