By Nomahlubi Charlie TW: This article touches on themes of gender-based violence Between 2023 and 2024, 3, 485 women were murdered in South Africa. Between 2024 and 2025, there were no official disaggregated data that showed how many women were murdered during that period. If a country as a whole does not know how many women were murdered, it would not know whether the effort to combat GBVF is working. The discovery of the bodies of women who were murdered in Kempton Park ra

By Lovynia Onthatile Miller “You look good for someone who does not usually dress up.” At first glance, this statement sounds like a compliment, but after hearing such a ‘compliment,’ most people are left wondering if they were just praised or if they were quietly insulted. Conversations around kindness continue to change, as backhanded compliments have become a recurring topic of debate. But are these compliments genuinely harmless, or do they reveal a new form of bullying h

By Mukelani Cele Breastfeeding is portrayed as the simplest and most natural gesture of love, and motherhood is frequently surrounded by a halo of perfection. However, it is worth taking a moment to consider the irony of this article as we commemorate Women's Month. Mothers wouldn't require lactation consultants, breast pumps, nipple shields, or late-night seminars if nursing were genuinely intuitive. The calm pictures that adorn glossy periodicals are not at all like the mes

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: Munei Zoe Mbedzi One would think that after enduring oppression for so long, women would finally get to breathe. But if you are a woman or girl in Afghanistan, your rights have been stripped away as the Taliban uses oppressive rhetoric to suffocate you and silence your voice. Afghan women are not afforded the same access to education as women across much of the world. For many, education is nonexistent. For a woman in Afghanistan, her daily routine consists of waking up,

By: Olwethu Mthethwa In recent years, there has been a growing debate about how history is taught in African schools, especially in South Africa. One important topic in this discussion is the role of Jan van Riebeeck in the school curriculum. Many educators, students, and activists are questioning whether his story should still be taught in the same way or even taught at all. This has led to calls for the discontinuation or reconsideration of his place in African education. P