God Edition 2021
latest news & developmentsStargazing through a pandemic
Little makes sense these days, but astrology is a welcome reminder that this too shall pass
Believe in the goodness of humankind
In this time of disaster, caused by a zero-sum approach to politics, economics and life, a Buddhist belief in the sacredness of all may save humankind
The Rage Room: ‘Break things to your heart’s content’
The destruction-services provider in Bryanston offers stressed South Africans the chance to smash up old appliances with a hammer
Going to church makes my heart sing
Bongekile Macupe loved church, but Covid changed an integral part of her life. She misses congregating with other people and singing
Are our initiation rituals getting too hot to handle?
Global warming may force changes in some South African outdoor initiation ceremonies, as record heat poses risks for the summer season
‘It’s an attack on Christianity’
Soweto congregants says police invaded their church and fired shots; Jo’burg metro police say they used pepper fog to disperse the crowd
Editorial: Keeping the faith — in people
We are exhausted, scared, hurt, overwhelmed, heartsore, sick and disillusioned. But in this past year people have helped each other. So many of us are still here thanks to the…
What connects the M to the G?
The Ampersand connects the M to the G. We leave ‘when-we’ Weekly Mail nostalgia and financial strain behind and focus on the now
The cakes that dreams are baked of
Nothando Nyathi always associated baking with happiness and she knew that her creations would bring joy to many others, including her son