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A life built on carrying others
Sissy Obisi Dlamini, affectionately known as Mamkhulu, is a testament to extraordinary resilience. Her life, marked by profound loss and unwavering dedication to others,…
Why South Africa fathers need to read to and with their children
Literacy activist and author Madoda Ndlakuse founded Men's Literacy Imbizo to address the absence of fathers in children's educational activities. The initiative encourages men…
Inside ‘Mgidi Moms’: Where tradition, love and celebration meet
From initiation to homecoming, Mzansi Magic’s bold new reality show explores family, identity and Xhosa heritage
Netflix reimagining December viewing
The streaming giant and local filmmakers are reshaping festive storytelling with relatable, binge-worthy South African stories
Through interlaced fingers: Reading Medusa as a Father
When fiction mirrors fear, even the strongest reader flinches. Medusa is powerful, painful and unforgettable
The Land Rover Defender: A living legend of Africa
The Land Rover Defender links a powerful legacy of exploration, resilience and family memories across generations
Khaya Dlanga: Writing his way to inner peace
Writer confronts family, grief and recovery in his most vulnerable, honest book yet
Tuiskoms: Finding healing in humour
Series captures the complexity of grief, family and rediscovery through love
A season of joy and reflection
An African Christmas is a time to ponder the joy, challenges and resilience that define the festive season – and perhaps for a rethink
Lesedi Molefi’s Patient 12A is a whirlpool of consciousness
Lesedi Molefi’s memoir Patient 12A explores his battle with mental illness.
Relative risks: The danger in concluding property transactions with family members
A cautionary tale in about the prudence of consulting a lawyer when entering into agreements with your nearest and dearest
Finding harmony with my father through the timeless power of Jazz
He died before I could share with him my growing interest in the wonders of South African music This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free…
Time to press the reset button on lobola?
Family formation is not simply a matter between two individuals who are in love; it instead is framed by culture
A holiday for the soul: Home is where the beach is
Revisiting a childhood holiday spot — Chintsa in the Eastern Cape — helped to kickstart recovery from burnout and depression
Almost 10 000 rapes occurred in July, August and September, quarterly crime stats show
In the three-month period 6 163 murders occurred, a 20.7% increase from the same period last year, and 9 556 rapes were reported, a rise of 7.1%. The number of sexual offences…