SONA 2026: The Red Carpet Is Out, But Where Are the Receipts?
For many South Africans, the State of the Nation Address (SONA) is a national ritual that includes the red carpet, the ceremonial march, and the promi…
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Young, South African, and Pre-Diabetic: Why You Need to Get Tested
November 14th marks World Diabetes Day, a date that should alarm every young South African, but doesn’t. Diabetes is now the second leading cause of…
The national dialogue needs buy-in from South Africans to be successful
On the 15th of August, the very first iteration of a series of conversations, which are promoted as citizen-led efforts towards forging a new social c…
Understanding Modern-Day Makolwane (Initiation Schools)
As young men and women return from their initiation schools (Makolwane) after completing their rites of passage during the month of December, the community of…
FREEDOM, Nothing but a FALLACY: Reflections from a Young Activist in Emfuleni – By Tshepo Vincent Sechele
Freedom is meant to be a significant and momentous milestone in the history of South Africa considering the pre-1994 era characterised by gross brutality and…
Why are there more political parties and independent candidates participating in the upcoming elections? – By Thatoyaone Moepetsane
As the 2024 provincial and national elections in South Africa approaches, one noticeable trend is the increase in the number of political parties and independent…