Social (opinion) Articles

BY MUMTAZ SALEY MOOSA 20:04:2021 During Ramadhan whilst fasting, misunderstandings abound as tempers fray and hunger affects our usual logical thinking. Ramadhan is no walk in the park especially as time seems to slip away so quickly. It is during this time that we...

BY ANNISA ESSACK 19:04:2021 A pretend call to confirm my purchase of the Bajaj Qute, left my teenage daughter with a look of utter disdain and then incredulity. Having seen the rather odd-looking vehicle on social media, she was mortified that I had chosen to purchase...

By Annisa Essack 16:04:2021 Imagine a piece of fabric working exactly like your smartphone? Incredulous, right?! Well, a team of Chinese scientists have developed a fabric that does exactly that, with the ability to have applications in communications, navigation,...

By Naseerah Nanabhai 13:04:2021 With the blessed month of Ramadhan approaching and the various changes it brings to our routine and daily life, many of us tend to neglect healthy eating and sleeping habits. Here are some tips we can explore to have a healthy Ramadhan:...

By Mumtaz Saley Moosa 09:04:2021 As we grow older, we begin to subscribe to the notion “I am too old for this.” We also call anyone who unleashes their inner child, childish. As adults, we are bound by certain rules that dictate what we can and cannot do as grown-ups....

By Naseera Nanbhai 31:03:2021 Anxiety is a feeling of intense and excessive worry and fear about everyday occurrences or future situations. While everyone experiences it from time to time, and it is normal to feel anxious in commonly stressful situations, excessive...

By Mumtaz Moosa Saley 30:03:2021 As a parent, one of my biggest challenges is homework and assignments. Between work and helping the kids with homework, it has been an uphill battle that parents never get warned about. I will admit my methods may not always work, but...