OPINION: More than 185,000 SAPS applications in just 48 hours reveal a sobering truth: South Africa’s youth aren’t chasing careers — they’re scrambling to survive in a broken economy.
A chance visit to a Cape Flats household reveals how old-fashioned good manners – and a giant cup of tea – may have defused a dangerous situation without anyone ...
In this special Youth Day feature, Mogomotsi Motshegwe - youth leader, political science lecturer, and advocate for civic participation - reflects on the state of ...
Once rooted in community and camaraderie, contact sports like rugby have become arenas where professionalism and profit often take precedence over player welfare. ...
A personal reflection on how unchecked power – from playgrounds to parliaments – can erode truth, blur conscience, and manipulate the good into doing harm.
This Youth Day reflection by Mogomotsi Motshegwe explores what June 16 means to a new generation of Northern Cape youth who, nearly 50 years after the Soweto Uprising, ...
The only thing flowing freely in Kimberley right now is municipal irony.
OPINION: As South Africa basks in recent sporting triumphs, this piece turns the spotlight on the often-overlooked heroes behind grassroots development — schoolteachers, ...
Someone once wrote, "Children who have been petted and waited upon always expect it; and if their expectations are not met, they are disappointed and discouraged. ...
This opinion piece challenges the common dread of Monday by encouraging readers to view it not as a burden but as an opportunity. It explores how the start of the ...
Autism Acceptance Month: Through the lens of a father’s journey with his autistic son, this opinion piece highlights why acceptance - not just awareness - is essential ...
Reflecting on childhood memories of Mac's Barbershop, the author explores the dangers of blind trust in a world filled with misinformation, drawing parallels between ...
Growing up in the tough times of the ’70s and ’80s built resilience in many, yet today’s older generations often underestimate their wisdom in a tech-driven world. ...
Have you ever wondered how misinformation spreads in the digital age? This article explores a humorous tale that highlights a serious issue: the importance of media ...
Outdated numbers. Endless ringing. No answers. Why is it almost impossible to reach a government office in Kimberley - and what does it say about public service ...
What happens when a broken system refuses to change? Explore how Eskom's new tariffs may penalise those who seek independence from unreliable electricity.
Discover how a heroic Great Dane named Juliana teaches us the vital lesson of listening to our bodies and prioritising self-care over productivity.
A light-hearted reflection on honesty, from childhood fibs to grown-up dilemmas – and why telling the truth with kindness might just be the best (and trickiest) ...
A powerful reflection on how older people are often sidelined in today’s fast-paced world, especially by their own children. This piece offers hard truths, quiet ...
A nostalgic but hard-hitting reflection on how quitting sport in the name of “growing up” was a mistake – and what it says about the decline of physical activity, ...