In Episode 4 of Under the Microscope with Dr Riaad Moosa, the well-known comedian speaks about marriage. This topic remains relevant in the context of gender equality and the patriarchal structure that often underpins misogyny and the abuse of women.

Through the content we create, we amplify (and make accessible) the research findings and social media analytics done by the Centre for Analytics & Behavioural Change. The report that formed the foundation of Season 3 highlighted a diverse range of insights related to marriage in South Africa: from the complexities of the historical tradition of lobola within modern-day society, to the disturbing and illegal practice of ukuthwala (child marriage). The episode manages to bring in the series’ distinct sense of humour to disarm the audience and reveal another side to topics that may be one-dimensional in many people’s minds.