By: Meukelani Cele Language was taken during colonial conquest in addition to land. African languages were written off as inferior, while English was promoted as the purported standard of intelligence. Bantu education, a system that kept African students on the periphery and taught them just enough to serve but never enough to lead, solidified this heritage. It was a cage, not instruction. In 1953, the apartheid government implemented Bantu education as a deliberate control m

By Mukelani Cele Women’s Month is a time for celebration, remembrance, and rebirth. It honours the bravery of women who fought for liberties many of us now take for granted, carried families and communities on their shoulders, and marched against injustice. Yet it is also a moment for men to reflect on how they can contribute to women's empowerment. As a man, I write not to instruct but to stand in solidarity with women, especially students, and to affirm a necessary truth: w

Bianca Swanepoel On July 1, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that, from 2028 onward, it would no longer produce physical discs for PlayStation games and would go completely digital. Sony explains this decision to go fully digital by noting that its fans have transitioned away from buying physical discs, and that it would make more financial sense to follow where the money is leading them. Although this sounds promising in theory, it has generated widespread backlash f

Ekuqaleni konyaka ngamnye, amakhaya ethu azaliswe yimincili njengoko sijonge phambili ekufumaneni iziphumo zematriki kunye neeleta zokumkela eziphuma kwiidyunivesiti. Amaxesha amaninzi, loo mincili igubungela inyaniso malunga nokungena eyunivesithi: nangona ilinyhweba kwaye ivula indlela yekamva, iindleko zokuba ngumfundi waseyunivesithi eMzantsi Afrika azikho ngqiqweni ngokugqithisileyo kwaye zigubungela ubuhle bokuba ngumfundi waseyunivesithi ngokubanzi. Uninzi lwabemi boMz

By: Munei Zoe Mbedzi, Yanganani Gora, Ligugu Gogo, Lwanele Godlwana, Gugushe Owam, And Zandile Mnisi Onenceba 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 unre

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