By: Munei Zoe Mbedzi, Yanganani Gora, Ligugu Gogo, Lwanele Godlwana, Gugushe Owam, And Onencebca Zondani In the beginning of every year, excitement fills our homes as we look forward to receiving matric results and acceptance letters from universities. Oftentimes, that excitement overshadows the truth about getting into university: although it is a privilege and paves the way for the future, the cost of being a university student in South Africa is extremely unrealistic and o

By Olwethu Mthethwa For many learners, school is meant to be a place of learning, growth and belonging, yet for countless Black learners across South Africa, something as natural as wearing their hair in an afro, braids or twists has become a source of humiliation and punishment. While schools often defend strict grooming policies by saying they promote discipline and uniformity, these rules do not affect all learners equally. Time and time again, Black learners have found th

By: Lathitha Matebese South Africa possesses a rich and deeply complex history that is often left underrepresented in the media and in our textbooks. Orally passed-down memories often leave a gap in our knowledge of tradition and heritage, leaving misinterpretation and misinformation to flourish. The past often informs the future, and documentaries help keep stories alive, ensuring they reach new audiences. Every generation inherits the responsibility of informing people abou

By: Siphokazi Magwaza As of March 2026, the Natasha doll, a stress relief toy resembling a dark-skinned baby, has taken the internet by storm and prompted people to question whether discrimination can ever truly be eradicated from society. Initially, the trend started as a harmless joke in China on social media when a content creator, whose identity has not been publicly revealed, bought the squishy doll and began making videos where they treated it as their real daughter and

By: Siphokazi Magwaza In a world where education guarantees a greater chance of success, individuals who are deprived of good education become inferior members of society. However, what should be done in situations where the quality of education is high, but the learner is unable to benefit from it due to a lack of understanding? Public schools in rural areas face this issue due to the fact that during the foundation phase learners are taught in their home languages. This is

By: Ashleigh Mackintosh On the 17th of June 2026, world-renowned former Top Gear star, Jeremy Clarkson, announced his prostate cancer diagnosis. Fans were devastated when the thought arose that Season 6 of Clarkson’s Farm might be cancelled following his treatment. However, good news was recently announced: Clarkson caught the cancer early and has successfully undergone treatment, confirming that the show will continue. The Top Gear host, from 1988 to 2015 alongside his co-h

By Uviwe Ntulo South Africa is mourning the death of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams. The 25-year-old footballer was found dead in his home in Cape Town, and his death has shocked football fans across the world. Police have confirmed that they are investigating the case, but the cause of his death has not yet been revealed. They have asked the public to avoid spreading rumours while the investigation continues. Jayden Adams was one of South Africa'

By Flavia Lloret-Dreyer After months of anticipation, Olivia Rodrigo has done it again. Following the record-breaking success of both “SOUR” and “GUTS,” she released “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love" and of course, it soared on the charts. The album was a huge tonal shift, as Rodrigo is known for melancholic pop. It is her happiest album yet, as is reflected on the album cover. There are still sad songs, rendering the album versatile. Album Cover of “you seem pretty

By: Nomahlubi Charlie The anti-illegal immigration group March and March Movement, founded in March 2024 by Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, is supported by hundreds of South African citizens and is set to enforce a shutdown on 30 June 2026, calling on undocumented foreigners to leave the country. President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africans must not be misled by the 30 th of June deadline. “No South African must take any action against any person from any of our African sister countri

By Ashleigh Mackintosh As of April 2026, ticks have made a sudden surge, covering a vast majority of America. These ticks have caused major nationwide concern that public health officials and ecologists have gotten involved. Collected data reveals that there have been more frequent visits for tick bites, running at roughly 71 per 100,000 people per week. This figure is over double the typical rate of 30 per 100,000 usually seen, marking the highest levels reported since 2017.

By Mukelani Cele In the fast-paced world of today, taking a gap year is sometimes seen with mistrust. Many young people experience pressure to go straight from school to university or secure a job. Society tends to laud continuous advancement; halting is perceived as a sign of falling behind. The potent Zulu phrase, "Ukuhlehla kwenqama akusho ukubaleka, kodwa isuke iyolanda amandla," which means, "The retreat of a ram is not running away; it is gathering strength." The saying

By: Munei Zoe Mbedzi As a society, we have become accustomed to letting go of history and its traumas to make room for the traumas of today. In doing so, we forget that many of the issues we experience now are deeply motivated by what was experienced generations ago. We are often encouraged to move forward without fully understanding what we are moving forward from. Black people were reduced, oppressed, and degraded for centuries, and sometimes it feels as though society has