A snapshot of the Cape Minstrel Carnival history
The annual Cape Minstrel New Year Parade has taken place every year on the 2nd of January through the streets of Cape Town’s CBD....
Politicking around identity: Afrikaans holds many truths and evils
Afrikaans is a controversial language. Borne out of Dutch ships passing and trading with the Khoi to slavery, it has come to hold many...
It’s 2020 and skin lightening products continue to exist
Racism around the world is well documented, but many people don’t realise that it can occur not just when one race discriminates against another,...
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...
Binwe Adebayo on writing about Black Love
Binwe Adebayo, writer, founder and managing director of baby mogul has contributed to a new collection of essays. Notes on Love is a collection...
Sea the Bigger Picture with Shamier Magmoet
Shamier Magmoet is a free diver from Heideveld on the Cape Flats. He is also a passionate environmentalist working hard to keep the ocean...
A list: Good examples of mental health representation in pop culture
Mental health representation in popular culture is often inaccurate and stigmatising. Instead of creating understanding and empathy, the representation oftentimes reinforces dangerous stereotypes. However,...
Blackfishing: The beauty trend that preys on black women
By Kelly Mutizira
Every few months, blackfishing and cultural appropriation become controversial topics.
While cultural appropriation, at times also phrased cultural misappropriation, refers to a dominant...
Social enterprise ThankYou has a plan to end extreme poverty
The Daily Vox has partnered with Australian social enterprise ThankYou who have come up with a plan to end extreme poverty. Founded in 2008...
A guide to keeping the family Whatsapp group fake news-free
Dear members of the family Whatsapp group
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We hope this message finds you well. Don’t worry - this is not another flood of good morning...
SASSA goes digital with online grant applications pilot system
Sassa is just weeks away from launching an online grant application portal. Already a trial has been underway and for 10 days social grant...
The list: Lesser known SA museums you should get acquainted with
As travel restrictions are lifted, many of us may be tempted to explore the country once more. We found museums across South Africa that...
Women cannabis entrepreneurs in a time of Covid-19
We spoke to women who have launched CBD-infused products and are using social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram to facilitate sales and marketing. BY...
Here’s What You Need To Know About Collagen
Collagen products are the latest skincare fad popping up all over the pharmacy shelves and your instagram timeline. Those who swear by it say...
Netflix Away’s Ray Panthaki on the Mars space series
Launching September 4, the Netflix series Away is a thrilling drama that celebrates an international crew of their first mission to Mars. As the crew...
All South Africa’s commissions of inquiry listed
The ongoing Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, has left many of us aghast. Come on. It must be nice to...
Bonteheuwel Development Forum take on #JerusalemaChallenge
The Bonteheuwel Development Forum (BHDF) have used the Jerusalema Challenge to raise awareness about the issues facing their community.
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In a video released on Women’s...
Even For A Queer Person In South Africa, Indian Matchmaking Hits...
Growing up in Apartheid South Africa my family weren’t able to go to the theatre. But we improvised – we had weddings. It was...
All Your Mask-Related Questions Answered
Wearing a face mask in South Africa is mandatory. And not wearing a face mask in public is considered a criminal offence. But why?
In...
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...
