How the idea of decentering men challenges us to rethink relationships, broader power dynamics and emotional labour

Previously, we unpacked the subtle forms of toxicity that quietly shape our relationships, the behaviours we normalize, tolerate, and often leave unchallenged. That conversation naturally led us to a bigger question: Who are we centering in our lives, and at what cost? Conversationalist and woman …

Exploring how Indigenous Folk Music keeps traditional sounds and stories alive with Sua Pan Creations

We featured Sua Pan Creations, an indigenous Folk Music Artist from Botswana Through Setswana folklore and indigenous music, he is preserving the country’s rich musical heritage while inspiring a new generation.

Exploring the enduring power of Kiba with Dr Sello Galane

From the hills of Limpopo to stages and academic institutions around the world, few people have done more to preserve and champion indigenous African music than Dr Sello Galane. A musician, composer, researcher and cultural activist, Galane has dedicated much of his life to Kiba, the vibrant song-…

The Living Land: What has CAADP achieved so far, what is changing under this new phase?

For more than two decades, the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme, better known as CAADP, has served as the African Union's blueprint for transforming agriculture into a driver of economic growth, food security, and job creation. Now, with African leaders having adopted the new…

Finding her voice on the world stage: Ruby Banjac’s debating journey  

  South African debaters are increasingly making their presence felt on global platforms, with young speakers from the country continuing to distinguish themselves in some of the world’s most competitive debating spaces. Beyond trophies and rankings, debating is also emerging as an important tool …

Pricing is often linked to self-worth. How does that mindset show up in business?

Pricing remains one of the biggest challenges for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and creatives, not only because of market competition, but because many people struggle to place value on their own work, skills, and experience. Too often, businesses undercharge, second-guess their worth, and confuse af…

The Health Brief:  A new chapter in HIV prevention as South Africa launches Lenacapavir

South Africa has officially launched the rollout of Lenacapavir. This is a twice-yearly, long acting injectable that has proven effective in scientific studies to prevent HIV infection.   Countries such as Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Eswatini, Kenya and Zambia are among the African countries that have alre…

Toxic relationships thrive on what we ignore, excuse, and avoid

Not all toxic relationships are loud, dramatic, or obviously unhealthy. Sometimes toxicity hides in behaviours that are normalised, tolerated, or even celebrated. It can look like avoiding conflict to keep the peace, expecting people to read our minds, using guilt to influence decisions, confusing …

What does it really mean to live authentically today?

Many people are questioning how to stay true to themselves while navigating the pressures of work, relationships, family expectations, social media, and society at large. The conversation around authenticity has become increasingly important as more people seek meaningful lives, genuine connections…

When bullying becomes fatal: confronting the rise in child suicide cases

The tragic rise in suicide cases linked to bullying is becoming an increasingly urgent mental health concern across the world, particularly among young people navigating social pressure, emotional distress and the growing impact of online harassment.  What is particularly concerning is that many y…