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Opinion
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Opinion | ‘For the last time…’
After 13 years in Cape Town, journalist Namhla Monakali writes her final People’s Post column a reflection on grief, faith and the courage to start again.
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“Most things I worry about, never happen anyway.”
Learning how to navigate anxiety, uncertainty and crisis in 2026 with the priceless aid of family, faith, and friends.
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Opinion | Learning to embrace life when things don’t go as planned
Life can change in an instant, reminding us that not everything goes according to plan and teaching us to trust the journey ahead.
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Opinion| How many women must die before South Africa acts?
Five women have been found dead in Kempton Park since July. Elizabeth Moselakgomo went for a run and did not come home. A declaration is not
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Opinion | No DNA, just RSA: Why I am proud to be South African
A reflection on South African pride, culture, diversity and Ubuntu as Heritage Day approaches, celebrating the country’s heritage and resilience.
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Opinion | When Insurer system failures hit grieving families
When insurers reject funeral claims on over-insurance grounds, it is grieving families who pay for administrative failures beyond their control.
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Opinion | Balancing the costs of limitless convenience
Rapidly advancing technology meets our desires instantly, raising critical questions about the ultimate price we will pay for seamless convenience
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Opinion | Before we get on the political bus
Before backing any party in the 2026 local government elections, young voters should ask three key questions about its ideas.
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Opinion | September spring: A better time than January to start over
September and spring offer a better time than January to take stock, reposition yourself and reinvent your career this year.
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Opinion | Beyond Homelessness: The human bonds formed on Cape Town’s streets
Life on Cape Town’s streets is harsh, but amid the struggle, people form genuine friendships, communities and bonds built on compassion and survival.
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