Men Unlocked | Episode 4 : Psychological Support for the Partner or Family with Buyisile Mncina
In this episode of Men Unlocked, we sit down with Buyisile Mncina, Counselling Psychologist and Researcher, for an honest conversation on Psychological Support for the Partner or Family.We discuss the influence of society, culture and family on our understanding of masculinity, the dynamics between men and women, and the expectations placed on both sides. We also unpack some of the deeper psychological factors that shape our relationships and how we show up for one another.Catch Buyisile at TEDxUniversityofJohannesburg 🎤Buyisile will also be taking the stage for an upcoming TEDx talk at TEDxUniversityofJohannesburg. Our subscribers are invited to support and be part of the experience.Learn more about the event and tickets: https://tedxuniversityofjohannesburg.... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rUU9XYzR6UVFvQ0V2WEpCamR1dDRrUnxBTl9pYzRjTF9HdGlnbl96cUFrblZ5cnY3Rzc2Qlc0TUJENXB3SnhsX2l2Y0RmYWFXMG9pY1d3S3VCdVBwTzVWOUR4QmhvX01WUjZmVUdELXFTUkpIaXctcF9Pa3VIY2N5TlJF&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftedxuniversityofjohannesburg.uj.ac.za%2F&v=reQ8zp-apuA)
3 Sept 2026
Men Unlocked | Episode 3: Mme Claudine Makhetha: Is his helper ready for his vulnerability
What happens when a man finally chooses to be vulnerable? Is the person beside him equipped to receive his emotions with understanding and compassion?In this episode of the Mind Vault Podcast, we are joined by Mme Claudine Mofokeng Wa Makhetha, a mother, counsellor, nurse, and educator who is passionate about healing and restoration. Through her work, she helps individuals, couples, and families find healing emotionally, spiritually, and psychologically.Together, we unpack what it truly means to be a helper in a relationship, the importance of creating emotionally safe spaces for men to speak up, and how vulnerability can strengthen rather than weaken relationships. This conversation challenges us to rethink support, empathy, forgiveness, and the role we each play in one another’s healing.
3 Sept 2026
Men Unlocked | Episode 2: Dr Mzamo Masito:Economic Anxiety: Impact of Affirmative Action, unemployment, and provider pressures
Dr Mzamo Masito is a social activist, author, and founder of African Men Care, a nonprofit organisation that focuses on education support, social fatherhood, and holistic mentorship for vulnerable children and boys. He is also the author of _This Country Hates Our Boys_, a book that shines a light on what he believes is a growing but often overlooked crisis in South Africa: the boy child being left behind.Dr Mzamo is the perfect person to lead today’s conversation because his work has centred on understanding the realities many boys and men face. Through his advocacy, research, and work in communities, he has seen firsthand how social expectations and economic pressures shape men’s lives.Today, he’ll be taking us through the topic of economic anxiety and the financial pressures many men experience, the weight of being expected to provide, and how these expectations can affect their mental health, relationships, and sense of identity.
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