Get rid of your debt first before making it rain
We cannot escape debt. The finance world thrives on it. But while needed, debt can very easily spiral out of control. We all have...
The List: 5 things people shouldn’t be doing during a civil...
As the civil unrest and looting unfolded across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng we’ve seen tensions starting amongst the public. Here’s 5 things people shouldn’t be...
Why an income guarantee would create a South Africa where everyone...
On Youth Day we chatted to Shaeera Kalla about the Basic Income Grant - the conversation generated such a big buzz in our DMs...
#LGBQTILife : Homophobia is a colonial import Africa upholds with its...
The anti-LGBQTIA+ laws in Africa are a remnant of colonialism. The penal code was a set of laws which criminalised being gay. While Britian...
“Unqualified” Zimbabwean teacher created a top tutoring academy on WhatsApp
Maxwell Chimedza is an “unqualified” teacher from Zimbabwe. While he doesn’t have a formal degree, Chimedza uses his cellphone to tutor students. “Honestly, I...
#LGBQTILife: The Pocket Queerpedia is an educational resource for understanding queerness
The Pocket Queerpedia is a resource for activists, educators and the queer community developed by The Tshisimani Centre for Activist Education. The book is...
#BeTheDrivingForce: Tackling the patriarchy using comedy
Over a month into the campaign, we’re excited to see how #BeTheDrivingForce is creating a space where we are learning about occupying spaces in...
A guide to South African TikTok
TikTok. One of the biggest social media platforms in the world right now. Love it or hate it, you can’t escape it. And even...
50 Books UJ’s Professor Tshilidzi Marwala recommends for leaders
We cannot underestimate how critical strong leadership is in all aspects of our lives. In ‘Leadership Lessons From Books I Have Read’, Professor Tshilidzi...
Mbali Sebokedi is using book covers to create makeup looks
What do you get when you combine books and make-up? Well, books as lewks of course - using book covers as inspiration for makeup...
Sindiwe Magona’s When The Village Sleeps is a must-read
Sindiwe Magona is a master storyteller and she shows it once more in her latest book. When The Village Sleeps, her latest release, is...
Meet Twitter Blue: Twitter’s subscription service goes live in two countries
Twitter has released its first subscription product, Twitter Blue. As a Twitter Blue subscriber, you will get access to exclusive features and perks. For...
Why is local sustainable fashion so expensive?
We live in a world that offers us an abundance of choice and convenience. It’s important to understand the true cost of the items...
In his own words: Thomas Gordon and bringing classical music to...
Classical music is always seen as stuffy and a privileged class activity. Thomas Gordon challenges this idea by giving violin music a modern twist....
The internet prepared us for the future of pandemic living
The internet is not as disconnected as many believe it to be. This past weekend in a catch-up call with a friend, she reminded...
The Camissa museum challenges existing narratives of people classified as “Coloured”
The Camissa Museum challenges the colonial and Apartheid narratives of those classified as "Coloured" and explores the true history of the establishment of the...
Pay back the money: A guide to collecting money you are...
When you loan people your money, especially family and friends, they can let you down by not paying back their debt and, often, completely...
Boeberaand is a celebration and a metaphor for life
Ramadan marks the month when Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. During the fast, no food or drink is consumed – yes not even...
Skemerdans is a shimmering light on Cape Town’s underbelly
Skemerdans is a neo-noir murder mystery set on the Cape flats, set for release on Thursday, 28th of April. It is set at the...
Jagger Reading Room: the historical cost of Cape Town’s fires
On the morning of 18 April 2021, a fire started near Rhodes Memorial, Devil's Peak in Table Mountain National Park. Driven by strong winds,...
