Hanging out with Njilour

We are hanging out with Afro-pop sensation Njilour who has carved out a distinct place in the South African music scene. Known for both his solo work and powerful collaborations, he continues to seamlessly blend jazz, Afro-pop, Maskandi, and soul to create a rich and immersive soundscape.

Feel Good: Hanyelo Valoyi

Born in the heart of Tzaneen, Limpopo and Raised in the vibrant streets of Soweto, our feel good story looks at the life of Hanyelo Valoyi who’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Currently warning as a Shift Supervisor at The Gender Based Violence Command Centre. A Marketing and Communication …

Sober curious movement

The way we think about alcohol is changing. Across the world — and right here at home — more people are beginning to question their relationship with drinking. The rise of the “sober curious” movement is challenging long-held social norms, especially among younger generations who are choosing mindf…

Multilingual board game: Buyelembo: From Cape to Cairo — IsiXhosa as Your Passport

What if learning could feel like play and at the same time challenge everything we thought we knew about language, history, and knowledge itself? Buyelembo: From Cape to Cairo - IsiXhosa as Your Passport is a groundbreaking, multilingual board game that’s reimagining higher education in South Afri…

Eldest daughter syndrome: Why firstborn daughters have the highest rate of failed relationships.

Firstborn daughters often face higher rates of relationship failures and this is due to what experts term the "eldest daughter syndrome,". Experts have attributed these failures to their inability  to  detach from taking on excessive responsibility, caretaking, and perfectionism early in life. This…

Workplace Dynamics: Leaving on good terms

Leaving a job is something most of us will experience at some point in our lives. Whether it’s for growth, better opportunities, or simply choosing ourselves. But in a world where it’s tempting to just “ghost” a workplace or leave in frustration, we often forget one important thing; how you leave m…

Compassion Fatigue and the cost of caring for dying loved ones

Caring for an elderly, frail parent is often described as an act of love. But it’s also one of the most demanding roles a person can take on. Because beyond the love and act of sacrifice, there’s the reality of managing chronic illness, navigating physical limitations, and showing up day after day …

Feel Good Corner: Mballet Studios

In a quiet corner of Tembisa where you’d expect the familiar sights of a tuckshop or the hum of a tavern something unexpected is taking centre stage - A ballet studio. Built with passion, purpose, and an unshakable belief in the potential of Mbalenhle Mkhatshwa is redefining what access to the arts…

Entrepreneurial corner: Abigail Belang

Rooted in the Northern Cape, yet expanding across the nation when educator-turned-entrepreneur Abigail Kelebogile Belang, founded RISEUP Hygiene Pty Ltd, a proudly Black women-owned business that manufactures its own range of essential consumables, including toilet paper and paper towels while also…

Easter Food traditions: How. to elevate your easter feast with Demi-chef de Partie, Pholoso Sebola.

From pickled fish making its annual appearance on the table, to freshly baked hot cross buns shared over tea, Easter is a time where food tells stories of culture, faith, and togetherness. For many, it’s also about those slow, meaningful meals. Whether it’s a hearty Sunday lunch, a braai with loved…