RC 260917Power FMKefentse Mkhari
Thursday, 17 September 2026
Power Zone focused on male suicide prevention, resilience and practical guidance for building safer, more purposeful lives and businesses.
- 00:44
South African men die by suicide at about 4.4 times the rate of women, with traditional masculinity, isolation, unemployment and financial pressure identified as major drivers.
- 01:13
Tepo Lukuape urged men to create safe spaces, ask directly about suicidal thoughts, listen without judgement and refer people to professional support when needed.
- 01:33
Lukuape’s initiatives include Wednesday men’s safe spaces, community health interventions, youth programmes for 14- to 24-year-olds, and sober-living campaigns focused on healthier lifestyles.
- 02:15
The Triumphant Mind author Dr Rasimati Mate said resilience turns failure into experience, urging people to protect their identity, keep discipline and finish their personal race.
- 02:58
Software developer Mas Chaba Malachi advised businesses to define the problem before choosing a website or app, prepare content and budgets, and protect data with HTTPS, backups and multi-factor authentication.