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...
Burnout bites. Here’s how to fight back
Have you ever felt so physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted that performing at your job seems like an insurmountable task? Do you wake up...
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...
Digital activism: can hashtags change the world?
Digital activism, sometimes referred to as “clicktivism” or “slacktivism” by its detractors, describes the use of platforms and devices like the internet, social media,...
From government officials to social media creatives, rape culture is everywhere
When comments and videos perpetuating rape culture are left unchecked, what message is being sent to survivors and victims of sexual violence?
A popular South...
You really shouldn’t be posting pictures of your kids online
The excitement around the first day of school never grows old. The oversized backpacks and school uniforms on children will never lose its cute...
Fascinations: A South African arts festival on WhatsApp
The My Body My Space: Public Arts Festival (MBMS) kicks off on the 29th of the January exclusively on a dedicated Whatsapp line. It...
Kamala Harris: Representation does not equal better policies
On Saturday evening, news sites in the United States of America (USA) announced that Joe Biden would be the next president of the country....
FoyinOg on using a makeup challenge to create a digital safe...
You may have noticed some makeup experiments on your timelines recently. It is all thanks to one person: Foyin Ogunrombi known as foyinog. Through...
“We are calm” – Camps Bay housing activists speak out on...
The We See You Collective took up occupation in a Camps Bay mansion on 22 September.
https://twitter.com/mtyala/status/1313883567802417152
The host believed they would be staying for two...
A guide to keeping the family Whatsapp group fake news-free
Dear members of the family Whatsapp group
https://dai.ly/x7gpmdr
We hope this message finds you well. Don’t worry - this is not another flood of good morning...
A guide to protecting your big ideas in 2020
The controversy surrounding the concept of Somizi’s popular show, Dinner at Somizi’s has not yet been resolved but it has stressed the importance of...
Calling myself “Coloured” gives me the ability to choose new meanings...
Chris Beilings believes persisting with the term “Coloured” is an act of defiance in itself.
The past few months have seen a high volume of...
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...
Calls for international cooperation against corporate exploitation
From September 18 to 22 the Progressive International (PI) are hosting their inaugural summit. The summit seeks to tackle what the organisation has dubbed...
Racist Polish fans advocate for “freedom” for Chris Hani’s murderer
The return of live sporting events in Poland has seen a return of racist sloganing centered around the murderer of Chris Hani, Janusz Walus.
The...
Coloured Culture, real or imagined?
By Ling Sheperd
Marike de Klerk once said Coloured people are the people that were left behind after all other nations were sorted out – ...
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...
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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fzfx3rlxN8
In a video released on Women’s...
Here’s What Went Down In The Greenside Fight
You may have seen the videos - a large group of people engaged in multiple fights on a street in Greenside, Johannesburg. It’s funny....
