By Kabelo Mafiri We are not the happiest country in the world right now. Our economic situation weighs heavy, corruption persists among political officials, and crime, GBV, and unemployment plague our communities. In a nutshell, we are in a subtle state of disaster. But as the saying goes, there's always light at the end of the tunnel. Bafana Bafana gave us exactly that light—the hope to keep our spirits high, the belief that things will eventually fall into place, and that o

By: Tsholofelo Robert Ledwaba A photograph of Palesa Mngomezulu doing her shopping [Supplied] Palesa Mngomezulu, also known as Pale Moloi, is a 17-year-old student studying at Reasoma Secondary School in Protea North . From a young age, Palesa has always found an interest in writing and acting, but as she grew older, she finally found her voice in the music industry and learnt to enjoy singing, songwriting, including scriptwriting for television. “One of the toughest ti

By Angel Dukashe photo taken from Pinterest https://pin.it/2mHfbnW79 I tried being normal once, and it physically hurt. I don’t know how people do it, wake up, put on sensible clothing, make neutral facial expressions, and attend their little schedules. There’s something spiritually suffocating about pretending to be digestible. Society loves to preach “be yourself”, but what they really mean is “be palatable.” Smile, but not like you’re too excited. Be bold but not intimidat

By Olona Mzimba I chose Legal Theory as one of my subjects because law is the field I want to work in. From before I came to university,...

By Lulu Dlamini Photo taken by Peter Snaterse The use of technology and media has done a great deal for humanity. All the complicated...

By Bianca Swanepoel A photo of the duolingo intro by appshunter.io on unsplash Most of us know Duolingo as the little green bird that...

By: Munei Zoe Mbedzi It’s called a democracy, yet children are soldiers instead of students. It’s called a democracy, yet the country is...

By Sihle Bikitsha Umbhobho- The Red Pipe is an Empatheatre production, loosely translating to a performance that aspires to awaken...

By Tsholofelo Robert Ledwaba On the 9 th and 10 th of May 2025, Film and Television 3 students from the School of Journalism and Media...

By Asonge Sifunda Luchwayito Vena, a young artist residing in Makhanda expresses his heritage through paintings. What happens when art...

By Lathitha Matebese In celebration of Women’s Day, the Rhodes University Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals...

By Munei Zoe Mbedzi Murder isn’t a mistake; it’s a choice. Bombing an entire city isn’t a mistake; it is a choice. Carrying your child’s...