Social (opinion) Articles

By Mumtaz Moosa Saley 07:06:2022 More than a million people fled to Bangladesh after the Myanmar army launched a genocide attack called the “clearance operation” in August 2017. The soldiers torched homes, killed and raped the Rohingya people. The UN had labelled this...

By Naseerah Nanabhai 01:06:2022 The ongoing pandemic’s severe impact on job losses has left many organisations with less than the usual level of employees. Managers are left with immensely understaffed teams, and remaining employees are often burdened with increased...

By Mumtaz Moosa-Saley 30:05:2022 For many new parents, a new baby can be overwhelming, but few talk about their challenges. In between the lack of sleep and the endless supply of "tried and tested"  baby advice, new parents still battle with what society believes...

By Mumtaz Moosa - Saley 26:05:2022 Children worldwide face challenges daily, and by age ten, many have had to deal with body-shaming, malicious teasing and some form of bullying. They are often not equipped to handle these situations emotionally and mentally. So, how...

By Naseerah Nanabhai25:05:2022 Creativity is the ability to conceptualise new imaginations, possibilities, and ideas. Generally, being creative means developing new ideas or partly new ones that are valuable to the task at hand. In the business world, creativity is...

Mumtaz Moosa Saley 18:05:2022 Ladies spoke out about feeling unsettled when visiting a mechanic in a recent parent group. As females, we balance the life of a home, children and the daily errands, but visiting a store for any car related issues can be daunting to us...

By Naseerah Nanabhai 18:05:2022 Snacking refers to eating or drinking between regular main meals. While there are mixed opinions on whether this is a healthy habit or not, some studies suggest that increasing your meal frequency through snacking may help manage hunger...

By Mumtaz Saley-Moosa 11:05:2022 In a realistic world, we all want our kids to stay offline as much as possible, but the reality is that it is easier said than done. The online world has become the norm for children, and it is part and parcel of their future. UNICEF...

By Naseerah Nanabhai 11:05:2022 These days, cities are advancing at breakneck speed, with many moving far beyond inceptive designs and features. Such towns, termed ‘smart cities’, are characterised by the use of information and communication technology (ICT) to...