The African View: Is Gen Z all talk and no action: Does activism from the couch (social media) actually create change?

We’ve all seen the posts. The hashtags. The online campaigns. But the question is… are we changing the world, or just scrolling through it? Is Gen Z all talk and no action? We spoke to communications and PR expert, Lorato Tshenkeng who believes that digital activism is making waves and human righ…

The importance of food banks in building and supporting nutrition in Africa

Across Africa, millions of people still go to bed hungry, not because there isn't enough food, but because there isn’t enough access to it. In communities battling rising costs, unemployment, and food insecurity, food banks have become a lifeline, restoring dignity, boosting nutrition, and offering…

How anxiety, depression, or burnout affect men’s ability to perform at work, home, or in social roles.

For many men, the pressure to perform, at work, at home, and in society can push mental health to the back burner. But the cost? It shows up in every part of life. Joining us is occupational therapist Nasreen Cariem, who brings deep insight into how these mental health challenges impact daily func…

The Roedean Art Fair promises to be Johannesburg’s most exciting art event of the winter season

For young artists, exposure is everything. Being seen, heard, and taken seriously in professional spaces can be the difference between a fleeting interest and a lifelong career. That’s why events like the upcoming Roedean Art Fair, running from 19 to 21 June matter. Students won’t just be displayi…

Why the focus should be on fixing systems that are holding people back from having kids

You’ve probably heard people talking about falling birth rates and fears of a population collapse It’s actually not that people don’t want kids. In fact, most do. The real challenge is that rising living costs, unfair gender expectations, and uncertainty about the future are making it really hard…

What are the benefits of adult play?

Childhood games are a universal language, something you will find in every city, town and village throughout the world. And while they may differ depending on where you might find yourself playing, they’re all connected by their power to connect.   You may have found yourself thinking about a chil…

Past, Present and Future - A Bold Group Exhibition Tracing South Africa’s Journey Since 1994

As part of the First Thursdays On Loveday programme, a groundbreaking group exhibition has just opened at the Weedlovers Market in Johannesburg. Titled ‘Past, Present and Future’, this evocative exhibition, curated by Khaya Madungandaba and presented by Express:ON, invites us to reckon with our co…

Unpacking the emotional push-and-pull of child and parent separation anxiety

Whether it’s a child’s first day of preschool, a caregiver heading back to work, or even just leaving a little one with a trusted family member, separation anxiety can be an emotional rollercoaster for both child and parent. The tears, the guilt, the clinginess-it’s a natural part of development, b…

Money Matters: How to break free from the shackles of subscription bills

Wi-Fi and data have become everyday essentials in many South African households, providing connectivity to the world through entertainment, social media, and global news. For many, these offer relief from daily stress  but they’ve also fuelled a surge in household subscription costs. Standard Bank…

Why Type 5 diabetes has just been recognised as a distinct form of diabetes by the International Diabetes Federation

The rare form of diabetes is believed to affect about 25 million people globally, and is caused by malnutrition-induced low insulin production among lean and malnourished teenagers and young adults in low and middle-income households. According to experts, the IDF’s recognition of it as ‘Type 5 di…