Side-by-Side is a heartfelt new drama series about pregnancy, parenting, finding love (and keeping it!) and the family ties that bind us. Side-by-Side was launched by the National Department of Health in 2019 to ensure that all children receive the nurturing care and protection they need to reach their full potential. Every episode is followed by a discussion with an expert health guest to answer any of your childcare questions
Latest episodes
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14 min
Side by Side - Episode 12
Episode 12: Gogo is worried about 3 year old Litha because he enjoys playing with dolls. The younger women attempt to break down her prejudices by educating on not discriminating b…
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15 min
Side by Side - Episode 11
Episode 11: Lerato is still worried about the drinking she did before she knew she was pregnant – especially when she finds out how dangerous Foetal Alcohol Syndrome can be.
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15 min
Side by Side - Episode 10
Episode 10 Joyce doesn’t want to breastfeed hungry Rathabile in the taxi because she is self conscious. She buys some formula milk but gogo gives her a big talking to about exclusi…
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11 min
Side by Side - Episode 9
Episode 9: Joyce takes a home pregnancy tests and Siviwe arrives while she is waiting for the result. He is being the model father but then spoils it all when he demands Joyce give…
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13 min
Side by Side - Episode 8
Episode 8: Nurse Philiswa examines Lerato and everything is fine. She warns her about danger signs during pregnancy. Joyce also has pregnancy on her mind: her period is late after…
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15 min
Side by Side - Episode 7
Episode 7: Rathabile has diarrhea and gogo gives her a home remedy which makes her even sicker. Mam’Sindi comes to the rescue. Pregnant Lerato arrives with her own emergency – she…
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12 min
Side by Side - Episode 6
Episode 6: Siviwe is back in Joyce’s life for the day and he wants to have sex without protection. He hints at leaving her so she gives in…and feels terrible about it afterwards es…
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16 min
Side by Side - Episode 5
Episode 5: Joyce’s 4 year old nephew, Litha, throws a tantrum and his grandmother gives him a big hiding. Mam’Sindi explains how to discipline without physical punishment. Gogo is…
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14 min
Side by Side - Episode 4
Episode 4: Joyce is depressed because she is broke and can’t provide for Rathabile the way she wants to. Mam’Sindi tells her about the Child Support Grant and helps her register.
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16 min
Side by Side - Episode 3
Episode 3: Lerato is convinced she has damaged her baby because she got drunk before she found out she was pregnant. Nurse Philiswa calms her down and lets her know how to take car…
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14 min
Side By Side - Episode 2
Episode 2: Joyce’s baby daddy Siviwe comes to visit and disappoints Joyce by not being interested in spending time with his daughter. He claims that he can’t afford toys for her be…
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16 min
Side By Side - Episode 1
Episode 1: 1-year-old Rethabile cries and coughs. Her mom Joyce is worried she has TB and asks her best friend Lerato to come with her to the clinic. They are both scared of the nu…