RC 260806Power FMColleen Makhubele
Thursday, 6 August 2026
A women’s month takeover packed with practical advice on cycling, skin health, women’s economic inclusion and menopause, with callers pushing the conversations into everyday life.
- 22:43
UN Women’s Ayanda Mvimbi said women still access only 7% of public procurement in South Africa, and called for better policy, finance pathways and a culture of buying from women-owned businesses.
- 23:36
Dr Malipule Mseleku said menopause is a natural transition, not a disease, usually after 12 missed periods; symptoms like hot flushes, brain fog and mood changes can start years earlier in perimenopause.
- 23:51
Menopause support should be individualised, with treatment shaped by symptoms, medical history and affordability; Dr Mseleku urged lifestyle changes, strength training and honest workplace conversations.
- 20:35
Caroline Matsimela’s cycling clinics have grown from two women in 2020 to more than 200, teaching beginners from age 19 to 73 and building confidence through a women-led sisterhood.
- 21:18
Dermatologist Dr Denga Makado said healthy skin comes down to simple routines: gentle cleansing, moisturising and sunscreen every day, with sunscreen needed year-round in South Africa.