RC 260827Power FMKefentse Mkhari
Thursday, 27 August 2026
Power Zone examined the pressures facing South African families, from rebuilding trusted parenting communities and managing debt to confronting women’s mental-health stigma and burnout.
- 02:13
Buy-now-pay-later should be used for income-generating purchases, not discretionary shopping, financial coach Busi Selecho warned; missed instalments can damage credit records and deepen debt.
- 00:52
Child and family practitioner Elaine Matala said modern parents often get only about 30 minutes daily with their children, while juggling work, commuting, childcare and household responsibilities.
- 01:27
Matala urged parents to rebuild trusted villages through neighbours, schools, churches and clubs, while verifying caregivers’ values and safety before giving them access to children.
- 02:36
Clinical psychologist Cindy Saw Mailula identified persistent fatigue, irritability, forgetfulness and loss of interest as burnout warning signs, distinguishing burnout from stress tied to a specific situation.
- 02:42
Women’s mental-health support should combine faith with professional help, Mailula said, as needing therapy does not mean someone lacks faith or is mentally unstable.