FAQ: Zimbabwe Exemption Permit edition
On November 25, the minister in the presidency, Mondli Gungubele, announced the government’s decision to not re-issue the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) after December...
Eid in South Africa: Here’s What You Need To Know
The month of Ramadan is almost over for Muslims in South Africa and around the world. However, the holy month is followed by the...
#JusticeForCapeFlats: Here’s Why People Are Turning Their Avis Orange
Over the past few weeks, orange profile pictures have appeared on social media in South Africa, apparently inspired by a similar campaign from Sudan,...
Inequality of South African proportions
South Africa has been described as the most unequal society in the world. The racial and economic legacy of Apartheid has evolved into an...
Your Hajj And Eid-Ul-Adha Questions Answered
From August 9 till August 13, thousands of Muslims will be gathered in Saudi Arabia for the holy pilgrimage of Hajj. This marks one...
Zindzi Mandela Remembered
On Monday, July 13, South Africans awoke to the news that Zindziswa (known as Zindzi) Mandela, daughter of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and Nelson Mandela had...
The Ten Commandments Of Catching A Taxi
Commuting using public transport can be a mission and exhausting. However, in cities like Johannesburg, commuting using a minibus taxi can be far worse...
The (harmful) rise and grind of hustle culture
It seems like everyone has a hustle nowadays. Driving for Uber is a hustle. Starting a blog is a hustle. Picking up a side...
Why Durban’s Beaches Are Vanishing
The Durban beachfront is one of South Africa's most iconic attractions. The kilometers-long promenade, sandy beaches, and warm Indian ocean makes it a popular...
Meron Estefanos: I See People Suffering And Its Just My Duty...
Meron Estefanos works tirelessly to aid and raise awareness about the plight of Eritrean refugees. The Swedish-based Eritrean human rights activist and journalist hosts...
Comic Con Africa – South Africa is Just the Beginning
On Tuesday afternoon, a huge announcement was teased by Telkom’s VS Games, an independent South African gaming brand. This is causing massive anticipation in...
Hong Kong’s Democracy Protests Explained
UPDATE: According to reports, the Hong Kong government is going to announce the withdrawal of the controversial extradition bill. Chinese newspapers are reporting this...
Here’s why metered taxis are so pissed off with Uber in...
A driver has died, vehicles have been set aflame, and passengers are thinking twice before hailing a taxi - or at least an Uber....
These Women Literally Rule Their World
Women around the world are forced everyday to live in patriarchal societies, under the rules of an oppressive patriarchy. However, there are some places...
MSF Field Worker Remembers The Rwandan Genocide: “The Hate That Came...
This year marks 24 years since the Rwandan genocide. More than a million people were killed during the 100 days of violence. The Rwandan...
The Politics Of The Other: Being A Black Muslim In South...
"Wherever you go, there will always be the politics of the other, whether you are in an Islamic space or whether you are amongst...
‘SA Must Downgrade Turkish Embassy Over Kurdish Offensive’
Mahmoud Patel, a professor at the University of the Western Cape and executive member and chairperson at Kurdish Human Rights Action Group South Africa...
Contentious Chinese cotton sparks celebs’ brand boycott
Lay Zhang, Jackson Wang and Wang Yibo are three well-known celebrities from China and Hong Kong. But in March, the trio made headlines for...
What You Need To Know About The #TUTShutdown
All nine campuses of the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) have been closed since March 4. The shutdown comes after weeks of student protests...
The Mbegu Platform: Helping The Youth Find Solutions To Problems In...
South Africa is failing its youth - particularly its poor youth. Despite the ability of young people to creatively pose solutions to the problems...
