opinion
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Opinion|Winnie Madikizela-Mandela legacy still asks uncomfortable questions
A perspective on how the docummentary of Winnie Mandela revives urgent questions about memory, liberation and South Africa’s still-unfinished democratic promise.
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The consequence of convenience and algorithm addiction
The consequence of too much convenience seems to be a topic that may hold an ominous future for not only the current but future generations if left unchecked. These days…
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Opinion| Seven years later, a live TV moment raises questions about young voters and political literacy
A reflection on a live TV moment explores youth voting, political literacy, and deeper understanding of democratic participation in South Africa.
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OPINION: Halfway through the year: Are we still chasing our goals?
Time has a way of slipping past while we’re busy managing the everyday challenges like staying up to date with emails, juggling responsibilities, and setbacks.
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Opinion: Why witness testimony in South Africa’s inquiries often comes in fragments
Witness hesitation in South African inquiries reflects risk, pressure and incomplete protection, revealing why truth often emerges in fragments.
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OPINION| Same script, different cast.
A personal reflection on repeating patterns in relationships, where familiar cycles reappear with new people, revealing deeper emotional truths.
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The youth can lead us out of the darkness
On the precipice of the Vietnam war, famous folk singer Bob Dylan once sung: “Well you better start swimming or you’ll sink like a stone cause the times they are-a-changin”.…
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Daydream and doodle a colourful real world
A decade ago, which seemingly feels like a lifetime ago, I can recall an indescribable sense of wonder and curiosity I had as a child. The simple sensation of allowing…
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Opinion|Hope, hardship and the gap between economic promises and daily reality
An opinion reflecting on SONA 2026, highlighting the gap between economic optimism, service delivery struggles, crime concerns, and everyday realities.
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I am trying to be gentler with myself…
We all want to belong. From the moment we take our first steps into school, society teaches us that our worth is tied to achievement, to being someone, doing something,…
