Feel Good: Morris Isaacson Centre for Music

Music has long been more than entertainment. In many communities, it becomes a lifeline especially for young people who are often surrounded by poverty, violence and limited opportunities, creative spaces can become powerful tools for hope and transformation. For our feel good corner, we are hangin…

WORLD HR DAY: can HR function fairly when it is caught in between power dynamics?

HR is often expected to be the neutral bridge between employees and management, but the reality is far more complicated. Because while Human Resources is meant to protect workplace fairness, it also exists within structures of power. HR reports to leadership, works within company interests and is o…

To Kotiza or not to Kotiza: how we have villainised certain customs over and how to blend the modern woman with “old customs”

For many women today, navigating identity can feel like walking a tightrope between independence and tradition. On one side is the modern woman, ambitious, educated, outspoken and redefining what partnership, family and femininity look like. On the other side are cultural customs and traditional ex…

Child Protection week: Understanding the normalisation of violent behaviour in childhood environments.

South Africa’s children are growing up in the shadow of violence. According to recent South African Police Service crime statistics for the 2024/2025 reporting period revealed that rape accounts for approximately 38% of all reported crimes committed against children, while assault and related viole…

Listeners Roundtable: if Ramaphosa had resigned last week who should have been his successor?

Constitutionally, if President Cyril Ramaphosa had resigned last week, the immediate acting president would most likely have been Paul Mashatile as deputy president, until Parliament elected a new president. Politically, however, the question of who should succeed him is far more complicated. Withi…

Navigating a relationship when your partner earns less is there a way to building love while ‘dating down’

For generations, society has shaped attraction differently for men and women. Men are often told to value beauty and youth, while women are encouraged to seek stability, protection and security. Some argue this is rooted in biology, that women naturally prioritise safety because historically pregna…

Stigma and myths around speech disorders and how to spot them in your children.

Communication is something many of us take for granted until a child struggles to say their first words, pronounce certain sounds, or express themselves clearly. Yet despite how common speech and language difficulties can be, many families still face stigma, shame and harmful myths, with some child…

From WhatsApp loans to Mashonisas: Understanding the risks of illegal lending

Every time the fuel price goes up, it quietly rewrites the monthly budget. It shows up in ways that are easy to miss at first, such as a slightly more expensive taxi fare, groceries that cost a little more than they did the week before. But over time, those increases compound, and for many SA house…

How to get a bond when you are self employed

We've all heard about a friend or acquaintance who's a commission earner, freelancer, small business owner, contract worker, or sole proprietor who struggled to secure a home loan due to their employment status. We are in conversation with Consumer Activist and Director from Marefi,  Elias Shamatla…

Local Government Elections: IFP's Mayor candidate

Johannesburg is South Africa’s economic heartbeat, but for many residents, it has also become a symbol of collapsing infrastructure, failing service delivery and deep political frustration. From power outages and water shortages to crumbling roads, crime and governance instability, the City of Joha…