By: Anita Senekal I’ve been there, you know, the start of a new year, filled with hope and excitement, only to watch my own high expectations slip through my fingers. The promises I made to myself felt perfect on paper, but reality had other plans. By March, the disappointment would creep in, and I’d find…
Once trapped in the brutal realities of human trafficking and prostitution, Abigail Smith has emerged not as a statistic, but as a resolute voice for women whose suffering too often remains unseen and unheard. A survivor of human trafficking and prostitution, she has stepped into the public arena to confront the structures that profit from the…
Heavenly Haven Retreat is an organisation deeply attuned to the financial challenges many parents face when funding matric farewell celebrations. In response, it launched the Cinderella Story Campaign in 2023 a heartfelt initiative designed to ensure that one underprivileged young woman each year can experience a magical and dignified matric farewell. Last year Heavenly Haven…
When a person is diagnosed with cancer, life changes in an instant. Decisions, treatments, appointments and emotions all collide at once. But there is one area where patients still have agency every single day, their plate. While food cannot cure cancer, science consistently shows that eating more plant-based foods and reducing harmful dietary patterns can…
The social media community is mourning the loss of talented rapper and dancer Junior King, born Dugulth Darian Denver Ferreira, who tragically passed away at the age of 29. He lost his life in a devastating head-on collision on Thursday, 11 November, at approximately 07:25 on the N1 near Verkeerdevlei. The accident involved a light…
Many individuals consider watching pornography to be a harmless activity, yet recent research indicates that regular consumption can negatively affect the brain. Regular exposure may lead to changes in brain structure and function, which can ultimately influence behavior, writes Lesley Wirth in an article entitled “The Brains of Porn Addicts”. Please note, his article is…
Balancing a full-time job with a deep passion for music, Avuyile Ludaka from Witsand in The Western Cape stands as a perfect example of purpose in action. A gifted Xhosa Gospel singer, songwriter, and musician, Avuyile continues to share his powerful voice with audiences. His musical journey began in the church during Sunday School, where…
The stage is primed for a remarkable night as the renowned White Star Miss Soweto pageant makes its highly awaited return for the 46th edition on 29 November 2025, hosted at the Soweto Theatre in Jabulani, Soweto. The journey to the crown began on 16 October 2025, when the Top 20 finalists were unveiled at…
A grade 8 learner from Saxonsea Secondary High, Ledario De Wee (14) shows that beauty pageants aren’t only for girls. He backs up this belief by winning several titles in and around Cape Town, South Africa. Ledario currently holds the titles of Mr. Pageant SA Western Province, Mr. Junior Western Province, Mr. Royal Duke and…
Noticing a lot of kids in the community just hanging around with so much potential, Richard Van Niekerk (41) believed that launching a scout program for teens will help bridge that gap. He’s thrilled to announce that the 1st Atlantis Scouts kicked off a few weeks back, and it’s available for teens aged 11 to…
