Take a Sho’t Left during #TourismMonth2021
Tourism Month is celebrated annually in September to highlight South Africa’s diverse tourism and its contribution to the country’s economy. The theme for this...
Eh!woza are using storytelling to raise awareness about important issues
Eh!woza (isiXhosa for "Hey! Come with us") is a public engagement initiative. They produce youth-driven media to raise awareness about HIV/TB, infectious diseases and...
Sports talent goes undiscovered as poverty and inequality grows
Tatjana Schoenmaker, South Africa’s gold-medal-girl, acted as a beacon of hope for the country when she proved to be the best breaststroke swimmer the...
2021 Local Elections: Everything you need to know
South Africa will most likely head to the polls on November 1 for the local government elections. Here’s everything you need to know about...
#MosqueMeToo: Harrowing allegations emerge from report about Fatih Seferagic
Facing Abuse in Community Environments (FACE), a US-based organisation, has released a report into serious allegations against Fatih Seferagic. Seferagic, a German-born reciter, visited...
The Charlotte Maxeke narrative: What about the others?
The ruling African National Congress (ANC) is forging narratives to create a certain viewpoint. The purpose is to make sense of the past in...
Explaining the COVID-19 virus and vaccine in Setswana
Freelance journalist and media practitioner Pontsho Pilane has a daily slot on Motsweding FM radio where she explains health issues in Setswana. Through her...
Impossible to evade GBV tsunami as South African women
During the first three weeks of the Covid-19 lockdown, government statistics recorded more than 120 000 victims. Across all racial, class, and ethnic backgrounds...
#WomensMonth recap featuring Dr Tana Joseph and Nomawonga Khumalo
During Women’s Month (August in South Africa), The Daily Vox hosted two Instagram Lives with inspiring women. The team was joined by Dr. Tana...
Improving ethical leadership in our public institutions
The South African state has failed at multiple levels to assure society of its commitment to building a social compact premised on compassion, integrity...
Out of Quatro: An Extract
Out of Quatro: From exile to exoneration is Luthando Dyasop’s story. The book is a story not only about Dyasop’s extraordinary life, but also...
#BecomingADoctor: Learnings and unlearnings about the politics of medicine
In his book, Becoming A Doctor, Hloni Bookholane speaks about his life and learnings in his journey to become a medical doctor. The book...
[WATCH] “Covid-19 Vaccine: Importance of sharing accurate information”
The Covid-19 virus is something that everyone should be prepared to live with for a very long time. In many communities in South Africa...
How poverty and violence are linked with anxiety in young South...
Andrew Gibbs, South African Medical Research Council
Over the past 10 years there has been increasing awareness of the importance of promoting good mental health...
“Touch: Sex, Sexuality and Sensuality” gives sexual experiences emotional backing
Touch: Sex, Sexuality and Sensuality is an anthology of stories curated and edited by Tiffany Kagure Mugo and Kim Windvogel. The anthology features essays,...
Why understanding clinical trials and vaccines are important
Understanding what we know about the COVID-19 vaccine can help shed light on its safety and efficacy. On August 20, a webinar was hosted...
Extract: Get out of your Mind
In “Get out of your Mind: Lessons on embracing difference from South Africa and beyond” Luyanda Mpahlwa and Klaus Doppler use their shared experiences....
What it means to be unemployed as a person with a...
On Monday I sat in a Zoom meeting with other Disabled people. We were discussing vaccine accessibility challenges. One of the statistics discussed was...
Climate change deconstructed
Climate change's damage to the planet by climate change is on its way to being irreversible. Yet governments and large corporations continue to do...
5 streaming sites available in South Africa
Digital streaming of series and movies has transformed the media and entertainment industry. Over the past year, South Africa has been buzzing with streaming...
