Thursday, 20 August 2026

Mapula Lachodi argued that success and fulfilment are different: adults often build security but forget to enjoy life, so joy should be made part of daily responsibility, not postponed to retirement.

Listeners were urged to reclaim small, affordable joys now — rest, coffee with friends, painting, journalling, travel, or time off from productivity — instead of chasing only social-media versions of success.

Paul Nzamande said men’s mental health support must move from awareness to action: schools, faith groups, communities and employers should create spaces where men can speak, access help and be valued beyond money.

Encounter Hope said its Hope Dignity Drive is helping girls affected by period poverty stay in school with dignity; the group called for schools, workplaces and businesses to donate sanitary products and partner in collections.