Burning Issue 02: Should I Sacrifice Everything for Family?

Hi Sliq, this is my burning issue:

I’ve been a hairdresser for over 10 years now. A lot of the people I started with are now driving cars, opening salons, and moving up, but I’m still stuck. You see, I have a lot on my plate. I take care of my younger sister and her child because she’s unemployed and lives with me. I’ve also been the one looking after my mother, who’s been sick for a while now.

Recently, I brought up the idea of hiring someone to take care of mum, but my sister and brother pushed back. My sister is struggling to find proper work, and my brother is a hustler, always in and out of small deals, so they both suggested I handle the cost of getting a caregiver since I have a “steady income.” I couldn’t say no because mum was getting worse, so I hired someone to help.

But just two weeks later, mum chased the caregiver away, complaining that she was rude and disrespectful. Now, my siblings have turned on me again. They’re saying I should leave my work and move to the rural areas to take care of mum full-time! But I’m the one putting food on the table for everyone. How do they expect me to leave my only source of income and drop everything? How am I supposed to survive, let alone help them?

I feel trapped, Sliq. I want to help, but I don’t know how much more I can sacrifice before I lose everything.

From Power FM to Jive TV: The Journey of The Sliq One

There’s a certain magic that happens when you tune in to a show by Keith Khoza, aka The Sliq One. Whether it’s on Power FM’s FirePower or the versatile segments of The Weekend Waya Waya, one thing is for sure—you’re in for a ride.

Starting as a voice on radio, Keith has now made waves on Jive TV, curating and producing some of the most dynamic content for Zimbabwe’s youth. His transition from radio to television shows his adaptability and passion for growth in the media space. In this blog, we’re diving deep into how Sliq Kay became the media mogul he is today, his contributions to Jive TV, and his plans for the future.

Key Highlights:

• Transition from radio presenter to Executive Producer and TV personality.
• His unique style that captivates both radio and TV audiences.
• The strategic collaborations and content creation for Jive TV, keeping it at the forefront of youth entertainment.

Burning Issue 01: Is It Time to Follow My Heart or Stay Loyal to My Friend?

 

So, I have this friend—let's call her Tari—whom I’ve been tight with since high school. A few months ago, she broke up with her boyfriend, Tadiwa. They had been dating for over three years, but it got bad towards the end. Lots of fighting, and sometimes they wouldn't talk for days. Throughout all that drama, Tadiwa would confide in me, telling me how things were going south. I was always there, offering advice, and funny enough, I kept telling him to hold on, to try and fix things with Tari, even though I low-key had a massive crush on him.

Now that they’ve broken up, Tari's moved on and is seeing someone new—an older guy her friend introduced her to. She seems to be focusing on this new relationship and has pretty much left Tadiwa in the past. The thing is, I’m single… and now, so is Tadiwa.

Tadiwa's smart, attractive, and genuinely a good guy. Part of me feels like this might be my chance to finally shoot my shot. But another part feels guilty because of my friendship with Tari. She hasn’t said much about her breakup with him, and I don't know how she'd feel if she found out I was considering him.

So Sliq, the question is: Is it okay for me to consider dating him now, or should I keep my distance? I'm torn between my feelings for him and my loyalty to my friend.