The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority, SAHPRA, has raised concerns, warning that Ozempic is not registered for weight loss in South Africa and could pose serious health risks when used without medical supervision. But what are these health risks? What are the short- and long-term effects of using this drug for weight loss? how is this trend affecting people who need the drug for diabetes management?  Charlotte Meschede, a diabetes and dietitian specialist unpack.

Did you know that creating, distributing and being in possession of child sexual abuse materials which many call child pornography is a criminal offence punishable by law? The recent arrests of Darren Wilken and Tiona Moodley who was found with more than 10 million videos and images of child sexual abuse material, large sums of cash and drugs is one of many that South Africans have witnessed in the period of six months, igniting calls for more action to put an end to this heinous crime that exploits the most vulnerable part of society which i

Gang members in south Africa are getting younger and younger. Gangs in South Africa have been fueled by poverty, unemployment, and social marginalization, especially in Black and Coloured communities. On average gang members join gangs at a very young age (adolescence stage) The killing of a 22-year-old gang leader and his 27-year-old accomplice in Verulam, after an exchange of gunfire with members of the SAPS. How does a 22 year old become a gang leader? These are young people that were supposed to be striving to change the face of South Africa

The latest research from the Zero Dropout Campaign reveals that an alarming 40% of South African learners who start Grade 1 do not progress to matriculation. This high dropout rate is attributed to various challenges, including insufficient financial support, inadequate educational resources, limited parental guidance, and social pressures such as teenage pregnancy. The discussion features insights from Colin Wardle of the Zero Dropout Campaign and Realeboga Mageledise from Equal Education.

School bullying is a type of bullying that occurs either inside or outside of school. Bullying can be physical, verbal, or emotional and is usually repeated over a period of time. Bullying is one of the main reasons behind South Africa's school dropouts, according to the Zero Dropout Campaign. The recent incident of bullying at Sutherland High School has drawn a lot of attention, a young girl was bullied because of her body shape. The Gauteng education department has launched an investigation into an alleged bullying incident at Sutherland High School in Centurion. “The department has deployed its psychosocial support unit to offer support to learners and their parents in an effort to assist in managing the emotional and psychological effect of the incident,” he said.

In this episode of expressions, our focus is on the high influx of new students to South African universities that don’t have space to accommodate the new students. We will also focus on the issue of application fees. Are universities making millions from application fees? Where does the money go? Tens of thousands of matriculants who studied hard to gain a university pass will be disappointed this year, as many face rejections from public universities unable to meet the demand for space. As the 2025 academic year resumes. The country's universities received applications that were more than 30 times higher than they could accommodate. Topping the list was the University of Johannesburg with 639 990 applications. Meanwhile, the University of KwaZulu Natal received over 290 600 applications for approximately 8 600 1st year places, this is three times more than the available spaces.

On today's show we put a spotlight on ID issues, as we still on back to school. Due to popular and flooding messages from the young people in the group requesting assistance. Some have been taken pillar to post by home Affairs Department regarding their birth And Id documents. Expressions ask Are government department failing young people especially Home Affairs?

In this episode, we dive into the ongoing issue of school uniform monopolies in South Africa. Parents are grappling with inflated prices and limited choices due to exclusive supplier agreements, despite the Competition Commission raising concerns about these practices in 2021. We explore the challenges families face, the lack of action from some schools, and the financial burden on parents as they continue to fight for more affordable options