Say It Anyway - The NACOSA Podcast
The real. The raw. The untold stories from South African communities.
No jargon, no judgement – just honest conversations that bring hidden perspectives into the light. From untold stories to everyday experiences, Say It Anyway is like a ‘kuier’ (visit) with an old friend who isn’t afraid to ask the tough questions.
This is a podcast about people, their lives and the stories that shape our communities.
Podcasting since 2025 • 6 episodes
Say It Anyway - The NACOSA Podcast
Latest Episodes
Disability: More than you see
What is it like to navigate through an unaccommodating world when you are living with a disability? Two inspirational NACOSA staff members talk honestly about living with disability. Inathi is living with cerebral palsy and uses a w...
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The public as parent
Communities get angry when they see drug use out in the open. If we don’t see it, if we turn our backs, it’s doesn’t exist. Right? But what if we flip the script and ask – what is the role of the public in education, awareness and support for p...
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Episode 4
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Pregnancy and substance use
There is perhaps nothing more controversial than pregnancy and drug use. Few people understand the complex issues that people dependent on drugs who become pregnant face – and the difficult pregnancy, birth and post-partum journey they must nav...
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Episode 3
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When parents use drugs
Do you know a parent who uses drugs? Be honest – did you judge them? Parents are responsible for nurturing and caring for their children so when you hear of a parent who uses drugs, you are bound to have thoughts. And questions. Thi...
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Episode 2
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Parenting young people who use drugs
Youth is a time of transition and there are lots of reasons why young people use drugs: to fit in, to see what it feels like, for confidence or to distract from difficult thoughts or feelings. But when experimentation becomes problematic use, i...
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Episode 1
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