What the law says about building on family land

Across many communities, family land represents more than just property, it carries history, identity, and the hopes of future generations. But as families grow and economic pressures mount, more people are choosing to build on family land rather than start from scratch elsewhere. While it can offe…

Travel Segment: the best SA outdoor activities to enjoy before the winter chill hits

Johannesburg’s skies are starting to look grayer, the wind feels a little sharper, and it feels like summer is slipping through our fingers. We are in conversation with Published international photographer and Traveler, Rachel Chikhoer as we take you on a journey to the sunniest spots near and far,…

Sportswrap: Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton's first podium for Ferrari was certainly one to remember - with one very familiar face on the rostrum with him, former team mate Russell, 19-year-old Antonelli – who took his maiden F1 win in China and had replaced Hamilton at Mercedes – as well as Bonnington (often known as 'Bono'),…

Have we become reactive to poor governance and explore how systemic failures have created fertile ground for corruption to thrive.

When scandals unfold many South Africans find themselves watching like a spectator. We watch from the sidelines, shaking our heads and yet when the next crisis erupts, no one is really surprised because the warning signs were there all along. By the time the headlines finally break, the money has v…

Child Suicide: How to teach our children that dignity, kindness, and compassion are not optional values.

When a nine-year-old takes her own life because she was bullied for being poor, it forces us to pause and reflect on our humanity. It compels us to ask difficult questions about the kind of society we are building. One where a child can feel so isolated, so shamed, and so unseen that the pain becom…

Health Segment: Liver and Kidney Function

The kidneys and liver are essential organs that play crucial roles in maintaining overall health and well-being. The kidneys filter waste, regulate fluid balance, and support other vital functions, while the liver plays a central role in metabolism, detoxification, and nutrient storage.  Both organ…

Supporting Your Daughter Through Her First Period as a Dad

For many dads raising daughters, there may come a moment when they realise they need to talk about something they might never have expected to explain: periods. From the first questions about body changes to the day their child gets their first period, it can feel unfamiliar territory for many fath…

Hanging Out with Dudu Makhoba

There’s something special about artists who take their time to grow, refine their sound, and tell stories that come straight from the heart. After nearly a decade of shaping her musical journey, South African singer, songwriter and bassist Duduzile or Dudu  Makhoba is finally stepping into the spot…

Office Taboos: Snitching on your colleague

Are you okay with being the person who speaks up when something goes wrong at work, the one some people might even label the “company snitch”? Or does that thought make you uneasy? And when you report someone, do you ever think about what could happen next? What if that person ends up losing their …

Is South Africa entering a new phase where ideological alliances matter more than historical ones?

Recent talks between the SACP and the EFF are aimed at preparing for a “Conference of the Left”, where left-leaning organisations, trade unions, and civil society groups could coordinate around economic and political issues. The two parties have agreed to establish a joint working group to plan thi…