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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. 5d ago

    Medical Matters: Women’s Health Beyond Weight - Why Regular Nutrition Screening Can save Lives

    Aubrey Masango speaks to Mr. Omy Naidoo, a registered dietitian, about what happens during a nutrition screening, common deficiencies affecting women, why many women put their family's health before their own, and simple lifestyle changes you can make today for better health.   Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, Medical Matters, Omy Naidoo, Nutrition screening, Weight loss, Deficiencies   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: Women’s Health Beyond Weight - Why Regular Nutrition Screening Can save Lives

  2. Aug 28

    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 m

    Aubrey Masango hosts Mmatshikhidi Rebecca Phala, National Spokesperson and Communications lead for the South African National Taxi Council, to discuss her career journey and the power of communication, media and public influence in shaping narratives and driving meaningful change.   Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, In the Spotlight with Mmatshikhidi Rebecca Phala, Mmatshikhidi Rebecca Phala, South African National Taxi Council, Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans, Mankweng   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.

    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 m

  3. Aug 24

    Medical Matters: What You Need to Know About Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

    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: What You Need to Know About Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

  4. Aug 17

    Medical Matters: Understanding Obesity, BMI, and Bariatric Surgery

    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 Obesity, BMI, and Bariatric Surgery

  5. Aug 10

    Medical Matters: Cervical cancer – calls for urgent action to protect South African women

    Siyabonga Motha, standing in for Aubrey Masango, speaks with Salome Meyer, director of the Cancer Alliance of South Africa, about the urgent need to raise awareness around HPV and take action to protect young girls and women.  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: Cervical cancer – calls for urgent action to protect South African women

  6. Aug 3

    Medical Matters: Stay on top of your health - essential screenings you shouldn’t skip

    Siyabonga Motha, standing in for Aubrey Masango, is joined by Dr Nhlamulo Hlungwane, a family doctor and clinical director of the MyClinic, and Dr Mandy Mpatlanyane, a medical doctor, to unpack the essential yearly screenings every woman needs, why they are so important, and how to make the most of your annual health check. 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: Stay on top of your health - essential screenings you shouldn’t skip

  7. Jul 27

    Medical Matters: Unpacking hepatitis and all its different forms

    Siyabonga Motha, standing in for Aubrey Masango, speaks to Dr Donald Gumede, a general practitioner, who unpacks what hepatitis is and its different types. They also touch on some of the symptoms of it and other related diseases and sicknesses. 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: Unpacking hepatitis and all its different forms

  8. Jul 20

    Medical Matters: Seasonal triggers and managing asthma all year round

    Aubrey Masango, standing in for Aubrey Masango, speaks to Dr. Alex van Blydenstein, a pulmonologist based at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, to unpack how seasonal changes impact asthma, how to spot your personal triggers, and what you can do to stay in control all year. 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. Catch the show live on 702 weekdays from 8 pm to midnight, or on CapeTalk from 8 pm to 9 pm (South African time) Thanks for listening. Find mindset Change your Mindset: Agreement 18 of the 25 Agreements; Breathe in, Breathe Outore from the show and catch-up podcasts on Primedia+ and subscribe to the 702 newsletters for more. 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: Seasonal triggers and managing asthma all year round
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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