
The mystery of ‘Amen’
One hotly debated topic is the connection between the word “Amen” and ancient Egyptian gods. Today, “Amen” is widely recognised as a term of affirmation in Abrahamic faiths, appearing in the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. It’s commonly used

A mother’s perspective on borderline personality disorder
Eulah Olifant from Atlantis, the daughter of the late Danny Olifant, shares her journey as a mother and community activist, hoping her story will inspire other women facing similar challenges. Eulah is the proud mother of 17-year-old twins—a son and

Shastri Goliath’s extraordinary journey to the global runway
What started as a light-hearted joke by entering a local modelling competition in Atlantis has blossomed into an international career for Shastri Goliath, better known as Prince. Today, the South African model is making his mark on some of the

Young role models shaping the future
Too often, in many of our communities, drug dealers and gangsters are viewed as role models. Yet the reality is that many of them cannot even walk freely in certain areas without fearing for their lives. Others leave a trail

Extortion syndicates claim beloved pastor
Syndicate extortionists are known to closely observe and monitor hardworking individuals who are simply trying to make an honest living. These unscrupulous individuals often resort to intimidation tactics, frequently issuing threats of dire consequences if their demands for protection fees
Ready D: Pioneer of South African Hip-Hop
For more than three decades, Deon Daniels, better known as Ready D, has remained one of South Africa’s most respected pioneers of hip-hop, DJ culture and turntablism. As a key player in the iconic Prophets of Da City (POC) during

The history of the banking system
For decades, allegations and theories have circulated claiming that influential financial, political, corporate, and religious elites as well as organisations have exercised significant influence over global banking, mainstream media, politics, the pharmaceutical industry and world affairs. The history of banking

SA can’t be governed by ‘Mob Deadlines’
As South Africa continues to grapple with illegal immigration, unemployment and border security, the debate has intensified following the March & March movement’s 30 June deadline—today—for undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country. The movement, which identifies Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, a

MyCiTi Fare Hike Sparks Outrage
As Cape Town residents brace themselves for yet another increase in the cost of living, the proposed MyCiTi fare increases have left many commuters questioning whether affordable public transport is becoming a thing of the past. Among the strongest concerns

Three Political Figures Shot in Separate Incidents Within Days
DA ward candidate Sinovuyo Dyokwe’s death left many in great shock after she was shot ten times while returning to her home in Dunoon from a voter registration event at the weekend. Authorities said extortion could not be ruled out
