
The hidden effects of porn on the brain
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

Angell Pholman: Langebaan’s rising star
As a seventh-grade student at Langebaan Primary School, Angell Pholman is making a name for herself as an impressive athlete, achieving significant milestones in recent years. At just 13 years old she boasts as the Western Cape Primary School champion

Avuyile Ludaka’s Musical Calling
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

Miss Soweto 2025 – Top 20 finalists
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

Meet South Africa’s new queen
On Saturday, 25 October, Qhawekazi Mazaleni, was crowned Miss South Africa 2025 at Sunbet Arena in Pretoria. At just 24 years old, she becomes the 67th queen of South Africa. By profession, she is as a speech-language therapist from East London.

14-Year-old pageant king
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

Surrogacy – an extraordinary gift
Bringing a new life into your family is a profound and transformative experience. Yet, the path to parenthood isn’t always straightforward. For some, options like surrogacy are essential to achieving the dream of family life. In recent years, surrogacy has

Scouts for positive change
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

A cry for gender equality
Historically, women have often been looked down upon and regarded as the inferior gender, with their roles and responsibilities deemed insignificant. This mindset was firmly embedded in societal frameworks, laws, workplaces, cultures, and religions. Although elite women have made significant

‘Come out of her, My people’
Jacob has a reputation for being a trickster, and this is highlighted in Hosea 12:7 of the New King James Version, where he’s referred to as a ‘cunning Canaanite.’ As we find ourselves in the end times, gearing up for
