A thriving democracy needs a free media
By William Baloyi A key component to any thriving democracy is a free and independent media. Prior to 1994, the media routinely suffered harassment and censorship... Read more.
The gender booze binary
According to a reader survey by The Mixer, men also enjoy sweet colourful cocktails just as much as women do. This contradicts a theory that has divided the drinks... Read more.
Doja Cat’s father Dumisani Dlamini gets hitched at 59
By Kgomotso Moganedi Veteran actor and producer Dumisani Dlamini has paid lobola for his new wife Ophelia Mulela. On Saturday, the Dlaminis visited the family... Read more.
Sundowns rope in Portuguese coach as head of academy
Mamelodi Sundowns has developed a visionary and ambitious strategy for the future of the club with the appointment of Paulo Cardoso as the Head Of Academy. Cardoso... Read more.
Marshalltown tragedy caused by indifference
Marshalltown tragedy caused by indifference If we evaluate the five-storey building fire tragedy that occurred in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, on Thursday, in isolation... Read more.
The power of needlework: how embroidery tells unspeakable stories of gender-based violence
In June 2020, three months after South Africa entered the first of a series of hard lockdowns to slow the spread of Covid-19, President Cyril Ramaphosa described... Read more.
Moegoe of the week
Sometimes it is better for one to zip it if they do not have anything to say. This attention-seeking social development minister – during the devastating Marshalltown... Read more.
Charmza of the week
About the Marshalltown fire at a hijacked Joburg building: ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba was ignored when he was Joburg mayor and attempted to make the issue a... Read more.
Why I dread the month of August
Women’s Month came to an end this week, but I am indifferent and happy to see it go as it held nothing significantly exciting for me. It is supposed to be the... Read more.
Where in the world was the fashion show?
Where in the world was the fashion show? You know, some events are not even worth writing about because when you get there, they are such a disappointment. Shwa... Read more.
