BROADCASTER and former Motsweding FM presenter encourages Mzansi men to open up.
Benny Motaung said his concept called Monna Indoda encourages men and boys to talk about the challenges they face in life.
He hosted an event at Mabopane Sports Complex in Tshwane on Saturday, 16 September. Benny said he was concerned about men and boys.
"We need to talk to our boys about what they go through on a daily basis and the challenges they face. We also talk to the men to change them," he said.
He said some of the incidents of gender-based violence happen because "we do not talk and listen to each other".
"We have even brought a female psychologist into a men's issue. She will answer questions that we are afraid to ask our partners or even our bosses," he said.
Motaung said this was only the beginning.
"I'm passionate about community matters," he said.
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Mabopane resident Mpho Molefe said: "This is a good initiative. What is your role as a man in the community?"
Pyschologist Nthabiseng Moeketsi said the event was about creating a platform to understand the issues troubling men and also to find solutions. Nthabiseng said the intention of the programme was to create a place where men and boys can counsel each other.
Javu Baloyi, spokesman for Commission for Gender Equality, said: "We are happy to see these programmes that bring solutions by talking about problems that affect men. Most men commit suicide because we do not want to talk about it."
Dr Phalatse Lenyai from the Botho Men organisation said: "We have come to talk about men's health. South African men have a problem of not going for check ups."
Lethabo Mokgale, chief operations officer at Baroka Funerals and partner of Benny, said: "We are in the membership business. A member must live long. We do not love bereavement."
