Central Methodist Church raid: “Hey, hey Zimbabweans! You must go back...
On Friday, state officials raided the Central Methodist Church in the Johannesburg CBD, a building known for offering a safe haven to immigrants, particularly...
At Hope Farm, a real-life tale of goodwill has gone up...
After the April-May 2015 xenophobic outbreak in South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal farmer Andrew Wartnaby assisted 139 victims mainly from DRC and Burundi, by providing them...
From India’s villages to South Africa’s metropolis, and six generations on
KAMROONISSA NANOOMIA-KHAN (73) traces her heritage back to India but her roots are right here in South Africa. She told her granddaughter, Firdaus Khan, about her family...
Here’s a book written in defiance of the fairytales we tell...
As an act of restoring power and agency to young black girls in South Africa, BUHLE NGABA wrote a story about a voiceless girl...
This South African activist says he was deported from Israel because...
ITANI RASALANAVHO was deported by Israel recently as he tried to make his way into Palestine and the Occupied Territories for voluntary work. This...
“When talking about our heritage, it’s difficult to decide what it...
YUSUF DADOO, the nephew of apartheid struggle hero Dr Yusuf Dadoo, reflects on his heritage and tells Aaisha Dadi Patel why he thinks understanding...
Cleaners and security staff strike at UKZN Howard College
Cleaning and security staff have been striking for two weeks on UKZN's Howard College campus. BANDILE MDLALOSEÂ sent us an update.Â
The workers’ strike is on...
“Women should be respected, whatever the circumstances”
NOMZAMO MKHIZE* left home to look for employment in Durban but soon found herself embroiled in prostitution and drugs. She told Zilungile Mnisi how she...
Xenophobia is just one of the many problems faced by refugees...
Since a refugee is defined as someone who has evaded their home country because of war, persecution or natural disasters, they have not left...
“I embrace my heritage through the work I do with my...
NOMASONTO KHUMALO was just a little girl when she learnt how to make traditional Zulu attire. She tells Zilungile Mnisi about her childhood memories...
This young writer has written a book of IsiZulu poetry but...
Grade 11 pupil, MENZI MTHETHWA has written a book of IsiZulu poetry, but he's struggling to realise his dream of being published.
It's unfortunate that...
In their own words: UFS nursing students taking part in the...
In February 2021, the COVID-19 vaccination programme started in South Africa - providing a small glimpse of hope. At hospitals around the country, healthcare...
Khadija Patel Reflects On The Daily Vox’s Anniversary
On June 16, 2020 The Daily Vox celebrates six years in existence. The origin story is incredible and Shaazia Ebrahim and Fatima Moosa chatted...
What It Takes To Write About Mental Disorders At 10 Years...
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eThekwini Municipality held its third Articulate Africa Book and Art Fair, the flagship Literary and Art Fair for Parks Recreation and Culture...
A South African student in Europe experiencing her second Lockdown talks...
Bronwyn April is a qualified social worker, who had been working as a Youth Development Practitioner previously. We chat to her about living in...
Stop the spread of coronavirus: Don’t let your guard down among...
In partnership with the Solidarity Fund.
We spoke to Lynn Truter, an NGO frontline worker from Cape Town who has recovered from the coronavirus.
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Meet a young journalist making her mark with a blog in...
FORTUNATE MACHABA is taking her own destiny into her hands through her news blog while also working as a public relations practitioner. She spoke to...
Isipingo xenophobia: “I came to South Africa looking for peace; clearly,...
When xenophobic violence erupted in Isipingo and surrounding areas last week, African foreigners were chased out of the suburbs and sought refuge at the...
Being transgender in SA: “People have identified me as different and...
ZANNA CHETTY, a 24-year-old transgender woman from Durban has faced many prejudices as a result of her orientation, from sexual abuse to being ostracised...
“Travelling the world isn’t that glamorous” nomadic SA couple
Earlier this year, we caught up with the South African couple behind the How Far From Home blog, who cashed in their savings to travel the world....
