I nearly klapped a cellphone zombie. Then I matured

Lance Fredericks|Published

A near-collision in a mall parking lot sparks a reflection on cellphone distractions, parenting, and what real maturity looks like. From Brad Williams’ “Elf on a Shelf” discipline to the wisdom of being childlike – but not childish – this piece explo…

Watch VideoThe man at the centre of the Mkhwanazi, Mchunu storm: Who is Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala?

Hope Ntanzi|Updated

Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala faces charges of corruption, attempted murder, and fraud amid explosive revelations linking him to high-level political interference ...

This isn’t a career rush — it’s a survival stampede

Morgan Morgan|Published

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 ...

WWF photo competition celebrates South Africa’s beauty beyond the selfie

Lance Fredericks|Published

From majestic giraffes to star trails and human resilience, WWF’s ‘Through Your Lens’ winners remind South Africans what’s worth protecting.

Northern Cape pilots new health care payment model

Morgan Morgan|Published

The Northern Cape is testing a new capitation-based health care payment model in Phokwane as part of a national pilot to inform the roll-out of South Africa’s National ...

Honesty, the best policy … sometimes

Lance Fredericks|Published

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) ...

Researchers say using ChatGPT can rot your brain. The truth is a little more complicated

The Conversation|Published

A recent MIT study suggests that relying on ChatGPT may reduce cognitive engagement, but experts argue the findings are more about how we use AI than proof that ...

The other 364 days: A story of hope, health and corporate heart

Danie van der Lith|Published

As Mandela Day inspires acts of goodwill across South Africa, DKMS Africa urges businesses to extend their impact beyond the symbolic 67 minutes by using their resources, ...

Watch VideoFrom sieves to Centre Court: Wimbledon still serves up magic

Lance Fredericks|Published

A nostalgic look at Wimbledon’s golden memories leads into a preview of the 2025 tournament, where legends and rising stars gear up for another sizzling showdown ...

OPINION: Older, wiser, and still worthy of respect

Lance Fredericks|Published

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 giant cup of tea in the lion’s den

Lance Fredericks|Published

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 ...

The state of young people in the Northern Cape

Opinion|Published

In this special Youth Day feature, Mogomotsi Motshegwe - youth leader, political science lecturer, and advocate for civic participation - reflects on the state of ...

When the game loses its soul: How professionalism is breaking more than just bones

Lance Fredericks|Published

Once rooted in community and camaraderie, contact sports like rugby have become arenas where professionalism and profit often take precedence over player welfare. ...

OPINION: In a Test of inches, young minds can find miles of motivation

Lance Fredericks|Published

A thrilling, low-scoring World Test Championship final at Lord’s is showing South Africa’s youth that even without star power, persistence, belief, and learning ...

Because I say so: How power warps truth and changes minds

Lance Fredericks|Published

A personal reflection on how unchecked power – from playgrounds to parliaments – can erode truth, blur conscience, and manipulate the good into doing harm.

Le rona re batho: What June 16 means for the youth of the Northern Cape

Opinion|Published

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, ...

Who knew my other hand wasn’t just along for the ride?

Lance Fredericks|Published

When wrist pain forced him to switch hands, a lifelong sketching enthusiast found unexpected lessons in ambidexterity, smart devices, and the enduring persistence ...

Is Elon Musk's Starlink reorienting 'cyberspace sovereignty' as a new geopolitical order?

Opinion|Published

Local thought leader Vuyani Sokhaba explores how Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network could reshape global and national concepts of cyberspace sovereignty, raising ...

When disaster strikes, relief must be swift - and human

Opinion|Published

OPINION: Following the DFA’s recent report on Sassa's flood relief efforts in Frances Baard, the agency’s provincial spokesperson unpacks the broader significance ...

Watch VideoWATCH: Lesser flamingos lose one of only four African breeding sites to sewage

Reuters|Published

Until the last half-decade, the majestic lesser flamingo had four African breeding sites: two salt pans in Botswana and Namibia, a soda lake in Tanzania, and an ...