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Ndivhuwo Ratshisusu, who said she started posting videos on social media in 2020.
Ndivhuwo Ratshisusu, who said she started posting videos on social media in 2020.

MENTAL health is one of the biggest challenges for many people in Mzansi.

Some people can afford therapy to deal with their mental health problems, but others can't. 

But Ndivhuwo Joyce Ratshisusu has created a platform where people can get rid of all their problems and receive free counselling.

The 31-year-old TikTok sensation from Diepsloot, north of Joburg has created a community on TikTok called Straight From My Inbox, where anonymous people send her private messages sharing what they're going through.

Ndivhuwo said she started posting videos on social media in 2020 during Covid-19 lockdown.

"Since I work from home, I spent a lot of time on my phone, so I started recording and posting videos," Ndivhuwo said.

She said she spices up her videos with humour and people love them. 

"People write to me to share their stories and get advice. It can be love life, family, work, witchcraft and anything you need advice on," she said.

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She said people’s interactions have made her to push the community further.

"I see that people enjoy my content by commenting, sharing and always asking for more. If I don’t post anything for two days, they make videos and ask if I've forgotten about them," she said.

She said when she's not on TikTok, she's working in the office.

"I'm an accountant by profession. I have been practising for almost seven years. I have a 9-5 job in an accounting institution," she said.

She said that TikTok has had a positive impact on her life.

"I've created a safe space for people to confide in me about their challenges but also receive advice. Reggie Baby's content has brought healing to many people who have lost a mother figure. TikTok has also opened up opportunities for me to work with different brands," she said.

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