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Poor man with nothing but money
Following a shocking incident where a wealthy man threatened women at a Sandton restaurant after being rejected, Sandile Memela examines the toxic intersection of instant wealth,…
Heritage isn't a museum of past relics
Heritage Day is more than a celebration of the past; it is a critical, ongoing process of deciding which values, memories, and traditions we choose to carry into South Africa's…
It's okay that not all will be millionaires by 30
In a digital culture driven by viral pranks and performative wealth, young South Africans face immense pressure to succeed by 30. We must redefine ambition, respect, and progress…
Splashing out on Spring Day is not funny
Spring Day water-splashing pranks have crossed the line from celebration to non-consensual harassment and reckless waste in a water-scarce South Africa.
Redefining “Mama’s Boy”: From an Insult to a Compliment
Society often uses the term "mama's boy" to mock men who share close bonds with their mothers, equating affection with weakness. It is time to challenge outdated stereotypes and…
I have earned my 45 years: Heritage, age and the politics of recognition
Busisiwe Madikizela-Theu examines how casual forms of address, youthfulness, and heritage intersect, exploring how colonialism disrupted African relational identities and why…
Trust: The Most Valuable Thing We Give Away for Free
Explore the profound role of trust in our daily lives, from personal interactions to societal institutions. This article delves into the 'Trust Deficit', the distinction between…
Masculinity should not be reduced to money
The cultural expectation of "Indoda must" (a man must provide) in South Africa has become a significant financial burden for many men, deeply influencing how worth, love, and…
How sports shape society and the unpredictable currents of public life
When the Stadium Becomes a Mirror of the Street Public life rarely moves in straight lines. A city can feel calm for weeks, then one match, one march, one headline changes the…
SA’s universities must move beyond didactic and research paradigms to advancing society
A university that teaches but does not innovate, that researches but does not apply, will find itself detached from the society it is meant to serve and elevate
The renewal of South African society is the real solution
The ANC should not defend its leaders and members who have done wrong when the organisation has not instructed them to do so
African philosophy: The inclusiveness and limitations of the continent’s political thought
African societies are organised around the requirements of duty, while Western societies are organised around individual rights
Life-saving free train travel offered to domestic abuse victims in the UK
A pioneering railway scheme in the UK is helping domestic violence victims to escape their abusers by providing them with free travel to reach refuge
Facts and figures: The proportion of women legislators worldwide
Twenty-six years after the Beijing Declaration, which set the target for reaching gender balance in political decision-making, women are still underrepresented across all levels…
Reflections on George Bizos, on whose shoulders we stand
The conviction of young activists is going to play a huge role in sustaining and improving on the legacy of our struggle heroes