By Hannah Thorpe   20 April, or 4/20, is globally recognised as a day to celebrate cannabis culture. On this day, enthusiasts gather to...

By Alex De Jongh In Japanese, Misogi is an ancient purification practice. It involves immersing oneself in cold water or standing under a...

By Hannah Thorpe Mobile phones have become an ever-present part of modern life. Not only do they serve as a way to communicate, but they...

By Nthabiseng Mokonyane A sugar diet, also known as a no-sugar or sugar-free diet, involves avoiding added sugar while allowing some...

by Katherine Elmer-English Journaling is generally thought of as an activity for the average teenage girl but it is so much more than...

by Amy-Grace Bessick Picking up a pen and paper in this digitally advanced world feels archaic but it is essential. An Australian...

by Hannah Thorpe This quick and easy hummus recipe will tantalise your taste buds and tastes amazing with just about anything! Once you...

by Tauri Kerr The climate crisis is imminent, but university students are a huge part of the solution. We need to be the change that we...

by Yuvthi Misser My mother passed away in 2013. I was only 11 years old and I had seen my loving, warm mother dwindle into a woman I no...

by Carmen Visser As a bit of a pyromaniac, it seems natural that I adore candles. I find that a candle changes the entire atmosphere of a...

by Carmen Visser It seems that most people view cooking in one of the following two ways: a frustrating chore that needs to be done for...

by Alyssa Harrison After a long, stressful day of work, there’s nothing I like more than settling down in bed and watching an episode of...

By Bukamuso Sebata “There is satisfaction,” he said to Dalinar, “in creating a list of things you can actually accomplish, then removing...

by Alyssa Harrison “There is a difference between loneliness and solitude; one will empty you, and one will fill you. You have the power...

by Carmen Visser The Cambridge Dictionary defines thrift as “the careful use of money, especially by avoiding waste”. However, the...

by Tauri Kerr “Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.” – William Wordsworth Journaling has become a part of my daily...

by Bukamuso Sebata “Knowing that someone loves you is to know that someone trusts you with their heart and that they see something...

by Carmen Visser Here we are in August 2021, still in the “three week” lockdown that began in March 2020. While the vaccine rollout has...

by Bukamuso Sebata Masego Madisha is one of the few friends I made when I moved to Makhanda last year. She has been an extraordinary...

by Carmen Visser The concept of being organised is a strange one. One may wonder what it actually means to be organised. According to...

by Tauri Kerr I’m a plant parent, what’s your superpower? I spent my lockdown experimenting with many different hobbies and, at some...

by Bukamuso Sebata I have a problem with the phrase: “The happiest day of my life”. It makes me itch like crazy. Personally, I think it...

by Carmen Visser Rupi Kaur is a 28-year-old poet that was born in Punjab, India. Her family immigrated to Canada before Kaur was four....

by Daniel Roodt Bathurst, or the centre of the universe as some locals affectionately refer to it, is a small town only a 35-minute drive...

by Alyssa Harrison In our society today, there is a huge emphasis on productivity. By doing a quick search on YouTube or Google, you can...

by Tauri Kerr Recently we celebrated our one year ‘Corona-nniversary’ and it is safe to say that many people are fairly over the pandemic...

by Carmen Visser Pasta: quick and easy to make at home, scrumptious to eat at a fancy restaurant. Pasta has been around for centuries and...

by Nwabisa Moyo “Do you want a KitKat or a Bar One, Ntombi?”, her mother asks. “Uhmm, I don’t know. A Bar One I guess, it’s all the...

by Carmen Visser Happiness – “the state of feeling of showing pleasure about / with something” or “the state of being satisfied that...

by Langa Mohlala A person whose behaviour adds negativity to one's life is toxic. Toxic people deal with difficulties in their lives in...

by Casey Ludick Body Positivity and Acceptance is a revolutionary movement that shook the fashion industry to its core. With social media...

by Aarifah Loonat In 2017, Sehera Bisnath from Benoni, Gauteng, turned 16. A milestone in the life of a growing woman, one usually marked...

by Naomi Grewan Up until recently, most vegetarian meals I’ve made have been more suited to colder, winter weather. But with summer here...

by Carmen Visser Over 70% of the earth’s surface is covered by a saltwater ocean. This ocean is divided into geographical regions, namely...

by Carmen Visser “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get,” Forrest Gump. Chocolate: a tasty and tempting...

by Tauri Kerr “Get yourself grounded and you can navigate even the stormiest roads in peace.” – Steve Goodier. During these tumultuous...

by Jessica Spyker The doors slide open and the zombie shuffles through into the too-bright light of Spar. He heads instinctively to the...

by Tauri Kerr “Train insane or remain the same” is the mindset of many athletes but is this actually a viable motto? Lockdown has been a...

by Tauri Kerr Making the world a better place may be easier than it seems. Organ donation is something that is not spoken about enough,...

by Langa Mohlala Spiritually speaking, manifestation entails using words, thoughts, beliefs and feelings to attract what you want in your...

by Carmen Visser “Sunflowers end up facing the sun, but they go through a lot of dirt to find their way there.” – J.R. Rim According to...

by Langa Mohlala In simple terms, a love language is defined as the way in which a person gives and receives love. The five love...

by Carmen Visser Spring officially started on 1 September – although the recent winds, rain and snow might not convince you. Nonetheless,...

by Carmen Visser South Africa is known for its exquisite tourist attractions, especially its large number of luxury bush lodges. Many of...

by Tauri Kerr All you need is love… and a pet. Studies show that having a pet is actually beneficial to your wellbeing. It is easy to see...

by Savannah Ingham In 2020, we are desperately working towards developing a treatment for the coronavirus. It is important for us to look...

Supporting the soul by Carmen Visser This is the final part of the CAM series and will focus on energy-based practices. These...

Motivating the mind by Carmen Visser Continuing from the last article in this series (read it here), this article will expand on the...

Boosting the body by Carmen Visser There are many conventional routes to follow in terms of healthcare, such as visiting a medical...

by Tauri Kerr There is no denying that littering is one of my biggest pet peeves and I fail to understand how a large portion of the...