#TDVFridayRecommends: Great books to read this winter
As the cold weather persists, cosiness is encouraged. Nothing beats the level of cosiness felt while being wrapped up in a warm blanket, drinking...
The pilgrimage of Hajj: In Pictures
From Thursday, June 7, around a million Muslims will begin the pilgrimage of Hajj. For the first time since the coronavirus pandemic in 2020,...
Protest As Praxis: the Instagram page trying to make a difference
Since Youth Month is upon us, it is the time of year to commemorate young people’s activism in South Africa. It is fitting to...
What it means to practise sustainable tourism (in Morocco)
As more countries open and are eagerly welcoming back tourists, sustainable tourism is a good life change to make. Whether it’s travelling within a...
Young South African creatives to support this Youth Month
Youth Month in South Africa is a time to reflect on the history of this country’s youth. It is about looking at the past....
Let us remember our hope this Youth Day
To put it simply, being a young person in South Africa is not easy. We were supposed to be living in a completely different...
8 quotes that capture the magic of tea
Who doesn’t love a good cup of tea? It might not have as much of a street rap as coffee but it does offer...
In conversation with Education Africa founder, James Urdang
In 1992, James Urdang founded the NPO, Education Africa. It is an organisation that aims to “educate, equip, and empower disadvantaged South Africans to...
Our 2021 recommended reads
It’s that time of the year to round up the books of the year. There have been some fantastic releases in 2021 from fiction...
Tips for donating wisely this holiday season
South Africans traditionally make year-end donations to their fellow citizens over the holiday season. Given the enormous job losses and hardships experienced by so...
The 2021 Integrity Icons share what integrity means to them
Accountability Lab SA is part of a global network of labs working on good governance and anti-corruption. Their Annual Integrity Icon Awards celebrate the...
The Daily Vox’s take on the defining issues of #LGE2021
There are now 11 days left for the 2021 local elections. Political parties are rounding up their campaigns and doing a final push to...
How to console someone when words are not enough
I feel like a broken record when sending condolences messages. The ways of saying it may differ, but the helplessness behind it is the...
The List: How to navigate dating in a pandemic
Earlier this year, I had a virtual movie date on Teleparty (formerly Netflix Party). My date created an invitation and sent it to me...
Abahlali baseMjondolo: An urgent call to build solidarity in action
This is a statement released at the weekend by Thapelo Mohapi, Mqapheli Bonono and Nomusa Sizani of Abahlali baseMjondolo and Marvin Govender of the Phoenix Residents...
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...
Heritage: Trying to understand my complicated relationship with food
I was watching Netflix the other day and happened upon an episode of Chef’s Table with chef Asma Khan. The show features chefs from...
