Reflecting on the past is crucial for progress, and what better moment to do so than now, as South Africans commemorate 31 years of freedom from Apartheid? The “Coloured” community seems to be the only group lacking a distinct cultural heritage and identity in South Africa. Is this merely a coincidence, or has it been…
April 27 marks 31 years of democracy in South Africa, a significant milestone in the nation’s history. While it may seem like a lot has changed since the end of apartheid, the country continues to grapple with the deep-seated scars and wounds left by its past. Sadly, one of the underlying issues preventing South Africans…
Jamie Lakay, a fitness enthusiast from Atlantis, faced a life-altering moment in 2019 when he lost his father due to unhealthy lifestyle choices. This tragedy sparked a realisation in him: if he couldn’t save his father, he could at least guide others toward better health. This led to the creation of Lakaymotion, a fitness center…
She has the looks of a supermodel, the grace of a lady, and the lyrical prowess of an incredible female rapper—she wears many hats and excels at each one. Che-V born and raised in Atlantis, Western Cape, by phenomenal women, her mother, Caryn Pypers and her late grandmother, Francis, as an only child. She is…
The Executive Board of the156th World Health Assembly recently made history by presenting its first-ever statement advocating for the abolition of corporal punishment against children. The Executive Board was convened early in February at Geneva at the World Health Organisation’s headquarters. This significant moment marks the first time in over 75 years that the World…
As evidenced by his recently published book, pastor Michael Adams has shown that with sheer commitment and having clear goals, success in any endeavor is achievable. Writing a book once seemed like a distant dream for him, often postponed, but the moment he, along with his family, friends, and church community, had been eagerly anticipating…
Tanisha Abrahams, a 28-year-old resident of Calitzdorp, underwent a transformative experience when she became pregnant while in grade 11. She was determined not to let her earlier choices define her future and today, she serves as a beacon of hope to young people in her community. After the birth of her child, Tyrell, she faced…
Believing in yourself is important on the road to success but having someone in your life who believes in you even when you’re far from reaching success, can make all the difference in the world. This sentiment rings especially true for filmmaker Nic Matthee from Mitchells Plain, who is privileged to have had the unconditional…
Valentine’s Day is not just named after the Christian figure St. Valentine; it also has roots in Lupercalia, an ancient Roman festival celebrated in February, as well as in Oimbolc, a Babylonian festival.The month February, on the other hand, was dedicated to Februus, a Roman god, and it was the month in which Rome made…
On Sunday, U.S pres. Donald Trump made a significant statement regarding South Africa, alleging that the country is engaged in the “confiscation” of land and is mistreating certain groups of people. In light of these claims, he announced a suspension of all future funding to South Africa until a comprehensive investigation can be conducted into…
