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boy child
opinion

Some of the things a boy child should be taught from childhood..

Introverts vs Ubuntu
Opinion

Introverts vs Ubuntu: Are introverts killing the African way of life and interactions

deaf allies
Lifestyle

Deaf allies and advocates: How hearing individuals can support the deaf community

boy child
Opinion

Some of the things a boy child should be taught from childhood..

Introverts vs Ubuntu
Opinion

Introverts vs Ubuntu: Are introverts killing the African way of life and interactions

deaf allies
Lifestyle

Deaf allies and advocates: How hearing individuals can support the deaf community

passion
Opinion

The emotional cost of pursuing your passion in the black South African community

By Nkolele Mkhondo28-08-2023 09:13

Many parents never had the chance to make it and they keep hoping their children will make it on their behalf.

The stars of the movie Red, White & Royal Blue -Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine. Image via Instagram: @rwrbonprime
Entertainment

Red, White & Royal Blue: A fairytale queer love story!

By Luh Tsele18-08-2023 13:47

Prime Video’s Red, White & Royal Blue is the stereotype crushing, queer fairytale love story we have all been waiting for.

long distance institutions- UNISA
Opinion

OPINION: long-distant institutions: Notes to consider before enrolling

By Nkolele Mkhondo18-08-2023 10:35

Students have classes, schedules, and classmates but that is not the reality for students in long distance institutions.

The women of 1956 crawled so that the next generation of women can strut.
Opinion

OPINION: The Women of 1956 crawled so that the next generation can strut

By Nkolele Mkhondo10-08-2023 11:18

Remember that the women of 1956 showed the world that women were not born in the kitchen, therefore women can place themselves wherever they want to.

Main Vogue Nights Jozi
Art and Artists

Vogue Nights Jozi celebrates 5 years with a Winter Ball!

By Luh Tsele06-07-2023 15:33

Vogue Nights Jozi reached an impressive milestone this past weekend, and they celebrated with an epic winter ball.

Li Naz X
Art and Artists

Lil Nas X was apparently “not gay” in high school

By Luh Tsele20-04-2023 15:24

If Lil Nas X was not out in high school I completely get it. Navigating that place as a minority is not a walk in the park.

How to celebrate Easter
Lifestyle

From Church to the Club: How to celebrate Easter in South Africa

By David Mutengwa07-04-2023 09:40

Here is how most people in South Africa celebrate their Easter holidays as they enjoy themselves to the last bit.

Monogamy in relationships
LGBTQIA+

Monogamous relationships dying in favour of hookups

By Luh Tsele31-03-2023 13:06

Hookup culture is a thing in todays society, and as a consequence threatening the standing of monogamous love stories.

Sam Smith
LGBTQIA+

Gloria is Sam Smith’s acceptance speech

By Luh Tsele18-02-2023 11:52

Sam Smith has learned to love themselves a little bit more over the past few years, and this is evident in their new project “Gloria”

Stop homophobia
LGBTQIA+

3 stages of homophobia and why most queer people hate themselves

By Luh Tsele11-02-2023 09:07

I would like to imagine that there was a time when homophobia was non-existent, but unfortunately I cannot.

Digital XRay Goggles
Opinion

Digital XRay Goggles: Are they real or fake?

By Max Nthite10-02-2023 08:59

The Mphahlele twins want funding for their Digital XRay Goggles. Are they legit or classic examples of ‘fake it ’til you make it’?

Rugby Championship
Opinion

Rugby Championship: Gender stereotypes reinforced in Wallabies-Boks game

By Zareena Gaibee02-09-2022 13:13

While critiquing bad behaviour in one part of the Rugby Championship tie, let’s not equate dramatic antics with femininity.

State of Disaster
Opinion

Omicron: Why didn’t the UK listen to South Africa’s best and brightest?

By Tom Head29-12-2021 19:09

One variant, two different responses. The UK didn’t want to listen to South Africa on Omicron – until the same results were seen elsewhere.

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Motorsport

Kyalami still has the inside line on hosting the next South African Grand Prix

By James Richardson16-09-2021 13:41

Kyalami is the only realistic option for the return of the South African Grand Prix to the Formula One World Championship in the near future.

UK red list South Africa
Opinion

Opinion: Why the UK must REMOVE South Africa from its travel ‘red list’

By Tom Head07-09-2021 20:43

South Africa is still subject to the UK’s harshest possible travel restrictions – but the decision to keep Mzansi on its red list makes no sense whatsoever.

ramaphosa state capture inquiry zondo
Opinion

Sorry Cyril, but your state capture testimony is full of contradictions…

By Tom Head12-08-2021 14:02

One minute he can’t remember anything, and the next, Ramaphosa claims he is the ‘silent hero’ who fought state capture from the inside.

Rassie ref rugby
British & Irish Lions Tour

Springboks must avoid the sin-bin to triumph over the Lions

By James Richardson23-07-2021 21:02

The Springboks must ensure that they do not incur the wrath of Nic Berry if they are to overcome the British and Irish Lions on Saturday.

Jacob Zuma Tax
Opinion

Is Jacob Zuma going to jail a good thing?

By Natale Labia09-07-2021 11:28

Zuma going to jail will not solve Eskom’s woes, repair battered state finances, roll out vaccines and get through the critical reforms needed to ensure the country doesn’t enter into a debt spiral.

Jacob Zuma
Opinion

Zuma sentence is a victory for South African democracy

By Natale Labia01-07-2021 15:59

This is a singularly strong and direct message to other bad egg members of the ANC that no one is above the law.

Level 1 Lockdown laws
Opinion

Ramaphosa could himself become a political casualty of the pandemic

By Natale Labia29-06-2021 16:28

Professor Francois Venter of the Ezintsha unit at Wits University said there will be between 20 and 40 waves before we are all vaccinated.

Africa is confronting a demogr
Opinion

Africa is confronting a demographic ‘crossing the Rubicon’ moment

By Natale Labia18-06-2021 10:00

A cadre of immovable gerontocratic geriatric leaders are about to fight an unstoppable urban force; hundreds of thousands of disenchanted, frustrated largely unemployed urban youth.

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News

SA’s winter of discontent: A pregnant pause amid an improbable birth

By Natale Labia15-06-2021 08:34

Constant load shedding, an absent health minister and the “birth” of decuplets no one can confirm. Has SA reached its “sell-by” date?

Piers Morgan Meghan snowflake
Opinion

The creep: Piers Morgan’s long history of bullying young women of colour

By Tom Head01-06-2021 11:02

The ugly face of hate-click media has caused another storm this week – but if Piers Morgan is trending, let’s have a PROPER talk about him…

SIU Mkhize
Business & Finance

SA and UK, Mkhize and Johnson – a tale of two bungling democracies

By Natale Labia28-05-2021 08:00

South Africans will not have missed the irony of what plays out in the halls of power and the dark alleys of corruption, when a light is shone on their corrupt leaders at a time when we need them the most.

South Africans abroad: Expose
Opinion

South Africans abroad: Expose the shame of yesterday, break barriers today

By Nesh Pillay25-05-2021 19:45

We South Africans are products of a long, complicated history. We’ve shrouded ourselves in the shame of it all, creating barriers between us.

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