Social (opinion) Articles

By Naseerah Nanabhai 02:03:2022 It happens unintentionally, there you are going about your day, and suddenly a bad thought creeps into your head.  You may think something like, ‘What if I’m making a big mistake?’ Thereafter, comes the ripple effect: “I have no idea...

By Naseerah Nanabhai 22:02:2022 International Mother Language Day is celebrated on the 21st of February each year. Since 2000, this day has reminded us that linguistic diversity and multilingualism are essential for sustainable development. This UNESCO initiative...

By Mumtaz Saley-Moosa 22:02:2022 It seems that people would do just about anything to get internet fame these days, as students have embarked on dangerous ways to go viral. The latest viral TikTok #SchoolsChallenge has had students vandalising property, throwing rocks...

When it comes to an artist, or an author the lines are clear- we very clearly can see the difference between work that has been created by the artist and work that has not been created by them. We are extremely careful not to copy and persons words or work without...

By Naseerah Nanabhai 16:02:2022 Not many things in life can give you a feeling of fulfilment, like pursuing your passion. A sense of triumph and accomplishment that ignites your spirit and makes your life feel more meaningful is what most of us yearn for. By...

Shakirah Hunter It makes for an incredibly inspiring story – a young man who took money given to him by the government and turns it into a success story. Many had lamented that R350 a month was such a little amount, and this suddenly turns the narrative around. A...

PRODUCTIVE LIFE COACHING: FALSE MEMORY SYNDROME By ZAINUB JADA 14:02:2022 People often think of memory as a video recorder, accurately documenting and storing everything that happens with perfect accuracy and clarity. In reality, memory is very prone to fallacy....

By Mumtaz Moosa Saley 14:02:2022 Over the recent weeks, you may have stumbled on the articles where the DA has said that schools should consider longer days to catch up on work missed during rotational days of 2022. Many schools have returned to regular class hours...