Social (opinion) Articles

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...

By Mumtaz Moosa Saley 06:07:2021 As winter arrives, the humanitarian need in our communities escalates. Add to that a level four lockdown, and now more than ever, we need to start increasing our charity. Yes, like many, you'd say that you don't have the time or...

By Naseerah Nanabhai 06:07:2021 World Population Day will be observed on Sunday 11th July this year, and we thought we would share some interesting facts about this day with you. It is an annual event celebrated on the same date each year. It aims to raise awareness...

By Naseerah Nanabhai 30:06:2021 A crisis refers to a time of difficulty or danger and often occurs due to an unforeseen event. In controlling for such instances, many individuals, families and businesses may develop known crisis management procedures. This includes...

By Mumtaz Saley Moosa 29:06:2021 In March 2021 news report surfaced that the famous Houghton home belonging to an iconic world leader and former president Nelson Mandela would soon be hosting world leaders and other critical international figures. Three months later,...