Social (opinion) Articles

By Naseerah Nanabhai 13:08:2021 Headaches are an all-too-frequent annoyance. At best, they can make the simplest tasks more complex and at worst, they can have you recuperating in bed for hours. There are different headache disorders, each with varying areas of pain...

By Mumtaz Moosa Saley 13:08:2021 Over the last year, there has been a surprisingly great number of people who have started walking. Johannesburg north has seen streets buzzing with people while local parks have been upgraded.  So, where are the good spots to visit?...

By Mufti Yusuf Moosagie 03:08:2021   Every big task you are allocated at work, or you undertake at your home or in your personal life can be seen as a project: from designing a website to renovating your home. There are specific skills that are required for you...

By Naseerah Nanabhai 03:09:2021 On the 9th of August 1956, approximately 20,000 women marched to Union Buildings in Pretoria to petition against the extension of pass laws to females. The laws required black South Africans to carry an internal passport, which aimed to...

By Naseerah Nanabhai 28:07:2021 From deciding what meal to eat or what clothes to wear to more important decisions such as which career to pursue or who to marry, decision-making is an integral part of our daily lives. Some people are more decisive than others, with...

By Naseerah Nanabhai 21:07:2021 Undeniably, mindless snacking while working from home or just being in quarantine has become a norm for most of us. While we seek out snacking as a pastime, we need to be aware of the dangers of this mindless habit and ensure we focus...

By Mumtaz Moosa Saley 18 July 2021 The last week has been filled with anxiety, grief and fear. The constant news of the protest actions and the burning has left many South Africans feeling despondent. Five days later, we are watching our beautiful country with fear...