Social (opinion) Articles

By Zainab Jada 28:11:2021 Self-Awareness Conscious knowledge of one's own character and feelings. The ability to see yourself clearly and objectively through reflection and introspection. The ability to focus on yourself and how your actions, thoughts, or emotions do...

By Naseerah Nanabhai 25:11:2021 The 29th of November is known as the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. This annual observance began in 1977 when the United Nation’s general assembly called for the adoption of the resolution on the partition...

By Zainab Jada 22:11:2021 What is Confidence? Confidence means feeling sure of yourself and your abilities — not in an arrogant way, but realistically and securely. Confidence isn't about feeling superior to others. It's the quiet inner knowledge that you're capable...

By Mumtaz Saley Moosa 24:11:2021 It is that time of the year again when all schools have requested readmission forms to be submitted; cash strap parents already have to budget for book packs, stationery and some schools’ readmission fees.  Parents have taken to social...

By Umamah Bakharia Today marks- World Toilet Day with according to the United Nations is an official international observance day to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis. This year’s theme is ‘Valuing Toilets’. According to UN reports, 3.6 billion...

Naseerah Nanabhai 17-11-2021 If you feel physically and mentally drained this time of the year, you might be suffering from what is known as year-end fatigue. Indicators of year-end fatigue include feeling more tired, irritable and overwhelmed, or just generally...

Umamah Bakharia 10:11:2021 With Black Friday creeping towards us, stores have begun advertising their discounted deals on various products such as TV’s, appliances and phones. However, Business Insider journalist Andrew Thompson believes this day is a hoax,...

Mumtaz Moosa Saley 10-11-2021 Over the last few weeks, every mother who has children in school will tell you that they have extra grey hairs and that the child who was the know-it-all will be the end of them. We all have that one child that will take us to breaking...

Naseerah Nanabhai 10-11-2021 Everyone enjoys indulging in juicy red cherries during summer. This vivid red fruit is an excellent combination of sweet flavours and a tingle of sourness that can add a spectacular dash of flavour and colour to desserts. They can be eaten...