Don't hold back: say it loud!

Syok podcasts
Syok podcasts
Culture
Black Tax and how to deal with it (Skhu Mayaba)
  · 28m 42s
Money, sex, relationships, addiction, careers and more! Young South Africans chat openly and frankly about their experiences in these podcasts 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 listen and learn from other people's experiences. Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba is an award-winning South African content creator, author and HIV activist. Join her as she chats and tries out new food with a different guest in each monthly episode. This show - which won a Bronze award at the 2022 Anthem Awards - is a collaboration between DW, Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio.

Episodes

1 Mar 2023
Black Tax and how to deal with it (Skhu Mayaba)
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
Share
28m 42s
1 Mar 2023
Black Tax and how to deal with it (Skhu Mayaba)
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 #SkhuMa
Share
28m 42s
1 Feb 2023
Breaking Barriers: From Disney to Nandos to leading a top radio station
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 al
Share
22m 33s
1 Feb 2023
Breaking Barriers: From Disney to Nandos to leading a top radio station
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 al
Share
22m 33s
11 Jan 2023
‘Got fired into my dream job’ (Naledi Mallela)
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)
Share
30m 43s
11 Jan 2023
‘Got fired into my dream job’ (Naledi Mallela)
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)
Share
30m 43s
7 Dec 2022
Finding love and revealing your HIV status to a partner (Saidy Brown)
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
Share
26m 17s
7 Dec 2022
Finding love and revealing your HIV status to a partner (Saidy Brown)
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
Share
26m 17s
9 Nov 2022
Can Western psychology and traditional healing co-exist? (Anele Siswana)
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
Share
32m 19s
9 Nov 2022
Can Western psychology and traditional healing co-exist? (Anele Siswana)
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
Share
32m 19s
Money, sex, relationships, addiction, careers and more! Young South Africans chat openly and frankly about their experiences in these podcasts 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 listen and learn from other people's experiences. Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba is an award-winning South African content creator, author and HIV activist. Join her as she chats and tries out new food with a different guest in each monthly episode. This show - which won a Bronze award at the 2022 Anthem Awards - is a collaboration between DW, Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio.

Related Podcasts

Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.