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Is Mental Health Still an Afterthought in South Africa’s Healthcare System? Despite rising awareness, mental health remains alarmingly sidelined in South Africa’s healthcare system. In this eye-opening episode of Psychological Matters, we confront the harsh reality: a chronic lack of investment, staggering mental health stats, and the deep economic and personal toll of untreated psychological conditions. With sobering data from the 2024 Sapien Lab Mental State of the World Report — placing South Africa near the bottom globally — we explore why mental health continues to be treated as an afterthought, and what must change to make it a national priority. If you care about health equity, systemic change, and the well-being of our nation, this conversation is a must-listen.

  1. 1d ago

    Medical Matters: Pheochromocytoma — The Rare Tumor Behind Sudden High Blood Pressure

    Aubrey Masango is in conversation with General Practitioner Dr Donald Gumede to unpack pheochromocytoma, its causes, who is most at risk, how it is diagnosed and treated, and when persistent high blood pressure is a sign to consult your healthcare professional.   Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, Medical Matters, Dr Donald Gumede, Pheochromocytoma, High blood pressure, Tumor, Cancerous   The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen.    Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show.   Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702  https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk  Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn  Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet  Follow us on social media:  702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702  CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Medical Matters: Pheochromocytoma — The Rare Tumor Behind Sudden High Blood Pressure

  2. Oct 27

    Entrepreneurship Feature: Green Economy - Who Gets the Business?

    The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen.    Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show.   Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702  https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk  Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn  Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet  Follow us on social media:  702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702  CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Entrepreneurship Feature: Green Economy - Who Gets the Business?

  3. Oct 26

    Medical Matters: Bleeding Gums are NOT Normal

    Aubrey Masango is joined by Kinder Modisha, Dental Therapist, to unpack bleeding gums, when is it a dental issue and when it signals something more systemic, plus the crucial difference between early, reversible gingivitis and advanced periodontitis that may need deep cleaning, antibiotics or surgery.   Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, Medical Matters, Kinder Modisha, Bleeding gums, Dental issues, Gingivitis, Periodontitis   The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen.    Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show.   Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702  https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk  Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn  Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet  Follow us on social media:  702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702  CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Medical Matters: Bleeding Gums are NOT Normal

  4. Oct 12

    Medical Matters: The hidden health risks of poor dental hygiene

    Aubrey Masango speaks to Dr Lucy Masuka, Periodontist and Oral Medicine Specialist, about the critical link between oral health and overall wellbeing and why taking care of your mouth could be one of the most important investments you make in your long-term health.   Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, health risk, poor dental hygiene, 702, Cape Talk    The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen.    Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show.   Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702  https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk  Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn  Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet  Follow us on social media:  702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702  CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Medical Matters: The hidden health risks of poor dental hygiene

  5. Oct 5

    Medical Matters: Understanding the Retina: Structure, function, and health 

    Aubrey Masango speaks to Nkateko Xenia Hlangwana, an optometrist with diagnostic rights and founder of Pro-Vision X Optometrists, as they take a deep dive into the retina, one of the most vital parts of the human eye, exploring its structure and function, how conditions such as diabetes and hypertension can affect retinal health, the risks of vision loss, preventative eye care, and the impact of blue light on our eyesight.   Tags: Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, Nkateko Xenia Hlangwana, Retina, Blue light, 702, Cape Talk The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen.    Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show.   Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702  https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk  Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn  Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet  Follow us on social media:  702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702  CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Medical Matters: Understanding the Retina: Structure, function, and health 

  6. Oct 1

    Crime Time: South Africa's Out-of-Control Big Cat Industry Tigers, Lions and the Illegal Trade

    Aubrey Masango speaks to Fiona Miles, Director at FOUR PAWS Animal Welfare, about South Africa’s big cat industry, the illegal trade in lions, tigers and other big cats, and concerns around the international trafficking of big cat bones and body parts.    Tags: Aubrey Masango,702, Big cats, lions, tigers, illegal wildlife trade, animal welfare, wildlife crime,    The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Crime Time: South Africa's Out-of-Control Big Cat Industry Tigers, Lions and the Illegal Trade

  7. Sep 28

    Medical Matters: Brain aneurysms – the silent threat that can turn deadly

    Aubrey Masango speaks to Dr Donald Gumede, a general practitioner, about brain aneurysms, including what causes them, the warning signs to look out for, and why a ruptured aneurysm can become life-threatening.  You’re listening to The Aubrey Masango Show with Aubrey Masango, where real conversations meet expert insights – from politics to life, personal finance, and more. Thanks for listening. Listen live on 702 weekdays from 8 pm to midnight, or on CapeTalk from 8 pm to 9 pm (South African time) https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj  For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj  Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc  Keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702    702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/  702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk  CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capetalkza/  CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Medical Matters: Brain aneurysms – the silent threat that can turn deadly

  8. Sep 21

    Medical Matters: Is heart disease still an 'old person's disease'?

    Aubrey Masango speaks to Dr Reece Boosi, interventional cardiologist at Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital, about why heart attacks in young people are no longer rare, the modern drivers fueling this trend, and the treatment options available. You’re listening to The Aubrey Masango Show with Aubrey Masango, where real conversations meet expert insights – from politics to life, personal finance, and more. Thanks for listening. Listen live on 702 weekdays from 8 pm to midnight, or on CapeTalk from 8 pm to 9 pm (South African time) https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj  For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj  Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc  Keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702    702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/  702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk  CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capetalkza/  CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Medical Matters: Is heart disease still an 'old person's disease'?
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Is Mental Health Still an Afterthought in South Africa’s Healthcare System? Despite rising awareness, mental health remains alarmingly sidelined in South Africa’s healthcare system. In this eye-opening episode of Psychological Matters, we confront the harsh reality: a chronic lack of investment, staggering mental health stats, and the deep economic and personal toll of untreated psychological conditions. With sobering data from the 2024 Sapien Lab Mental State of the World Report — placing South Africa near the bottom globally — we explore why mental health continues to be treated as an afterthought, and what must change to make it a national priority. If you care about health equity, systemic change, and the well-being of our nation, this conversation is a must-listen.

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  • Creator
    702
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Medical Matters