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 in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic rituals to wrap up prayers or as a response, with…
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 former Vuma FM radio presenter and civic activist from Durban, as its founder and national…
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 comes from Atlantis, where commuters say the proposed increase to the Monthly Pass—from R1 000…
Like many parents living in small towns, Lezanne Wagner is aware of the challenges facing young people in Calitzdorp – a historic agricultural town along Route 62 in the Klein Karoo. For Lezanne, a proud resident of the town, it is the place where she is raising her family and building a future for her…
Bronwyn Maasdorp (30) from Bloemfontein is making her mark in an industry traditionally dominated by men. On 28 March 2026, she proved exactly what she’s capable of when she walked away with Best Female Car and Best Female Clean Engine Bay at a car show-off competition held at Schoemanspark Speedway. Her pride and joy, a…
“Big boys don’t cry.”Most men heard this sentence at some point in their childhood, maybe on a sports field, in a classroom, at home, or on a playground. Sometimes it wasn’t even said in a harsh way, but the message was clear: be strong, don’t cry, don’t show weakness. And so many boys grow up…
Lunar exploration programs named after moon gods/goddesses of Semitic cultures: Chang’e, the Chinese Moon Goddess: The Chinese moon goddess, known as Chang’e, has been named after the Chinese lunar project, which includes collaboration with countries such as South Africa, Egypt, Russia, Turkey, Hong Kong, Peru, Italy, Bahrain, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, and more. The Chang’e…
Archaeological findings and early biblical texts indicate that early Yahwism likely developed in the southern Levant. Earlier worshippers may have included the Shasu, semi-nomadic groups often identified with Sinaitic and/or Bedouin populations inhabiting the southern Levant, Arabah, Edom, Midian, and the Sinai. Egyptian texts from the Late Bronze Age refer to the Shasu of Yhw,…
The parents accused of abusing and causing the death of their four-year-old daughter have decided not to apply for bail. The accused appeared in the Protea magistrate’s court in Soweto on Monday. The child passed away early this month, after reportedly being raped and beaten by her father, who is facing a murder charge. The…
Meet Giovani Davids known as Gio, a 32-year-old self-taught makeup artist and fashion lover from Atlantis, South Africa, who has always pursued her passions with determination. In the late 90s and early 2000s, Gio was captivated by the beauty sections of the magazines her older sisters and mother read. Like many young girls, she…
