

Dr Muni Kooblal on The Drive By
Marking 50 years of Phoenix Township, a powerful new book, The Phoenix, captures the community’s journey through history, resilience, and growth. It is rich with personal stories, photographs, and reflections, and celebrates education, culture, and identity while honouring the people who shaped the…

Coffee wars on the DBC
"I survive on coffee at work and someone continues to drink it without my permission. It's expensive coffee and I'm thinking of sending an email to the office, telling them to not touch my things. What should I do?" - Anonymous.

Icebreaker - Cab driver rules
A cab driver in Hyderabad has gone viral after posting a rather bold list of passenger rules inside the vehicle and it’s sparked quite a debate online. The note reads: “You are not the owner of the cab. The person driving is the owner. Speak politely and take respect. Close the door slowly. Put yo…

ITC tiebreaker
For the month of April, we have reached a tie for In-Traffic Charades with two extraordinary players – Asheena and Yusheel. Unfortunately, there can only be one winner.

Candice Meth is a master chef
Candice Meth, a 39-year-old Durban-based healthcare risk management team leader, is balancing a high-pressure career with her passion for cooking as she secures a place in the Top 11 of MasterChef South Africa. A wife and mother of three, Candice brings heartfelt storytelling and bold flavour to ev…

Drive By Counsel
"My baby is due any day now, and I had a name picked out for him since I was a teen, now my mother and mother-in-law are insisting that I consult our guru before naming the baby. I'm just concerned that I may not be able to name my child what I want to after the consultation.What should I do?" - An…

Blending Afro-Pop and Afro-fusion with DEEP$
Johannesburg-based Afro-Pop and Afro-Fusion artist DEEP$ is carving out a sound that’s entirely his own. Blending African rhythm, Indian heritage, and global influences into something fresh and distinctive, his music lives in contrast. He gives us a behind-the-scenes look into one of the standout t…

Celebrating Earth Day
As the world marks Earth Day, the South African Mathematics Foundation is spotlighting how mathematics can help protect our planet. This year’s theme, Our Power, Our Planet, highlights the role of knowledge in building a sustainable future. Mathematics helps us understand environmental change, some…

Daily scoop - Nee forever
The rom-com Nee Forever is all set to make its streaming debut. Starring Sudharsan Govind and Archenaa Ravi, the film is directed by Ashok Kumar Kalaivani. The story follows Sudarshan, who turns to a dating app in search of true love in today’s fast-paced, modern world. At the same time, Archenaa,…

Icebreaker - Woman wears PJs to virtual interview
A job seeker’s decision to wear pyjamas to a virtual interview has ignited an online debate about professionalism. According to the video shared by the potential employer, the woman was under the weather and hopped on the call while dressed in her PJs. Do the same dress code rules apply for virtual…