Sex and sport should you refrain

Sharon Gordon|Published

One of the headline stories at the Winter Olympics was that the Village where the athletes were staying, ran out of condoms

Poetic Licence: Fannie Masemola suspension and the price of policing

Rabbie Serumula|Published

The police are in crisis, and the answer is an accountant.

Green Shoots: The kind of leaders our communities deserve

Ashley Green-Thompson|Published

One of my very special brothers delivered his inaugural address as a full professor at UCT the other day.

One year on, USAID and PEPFAR cuts still shake HIV fight but spark resolve

Natasha Mboyisa|Published

After major cuts to USAID and PEPFAR, South Africa’s HIV response faced a critical test. This opinion explores how collaboration and social investment are stepping ...

Freedom Day rings hollow in Gauteng’s gun-fuelled fear

Crezane Bosch|Published

While South Africans celebrate freedom, Gauteng residents live under the constant threat of gun violence. With firearms driving hundreds of murders, this opinion ...

Universities have a duty to actively align academics with employability

Peter Kriel|Published

Higher education institutions are being encouraged to strengthen the link between academic learning and workplace readiness through career-focused education approaches. ...

The Hangout: Slipper Day returns as South Africans rally behind children’s dreams

Kerry-Anne Allerston|Published

Reach For A Dream’s Slipper Day returns on 29 May as South Africans are encouraged to support children facing life-threatening illnesses, with a R15 million fundraising ...

Poetic Licence: Malema is dangerous until proven teachable

Rabbie Serumula|Published

Julius Malema’s case highlights the uneasy space between the present and history, as South Africa reviews how and when contested figures and events become part of ...

Green Shoots: Welcome to the Post-Truth era

Ashley Green-Thompson|Published

This column explores how the rise of social media and information overload has contributed to a 'post-truth' era, where emotional narratives often outweigh verified ...

Why tomorrow’s classrooms must prioritise thinking over memorising

Keegan Skinner|Published

In a world shaped by technology and constant transformation, education is being redefined. The emphasis is moving away from perfection and performance towards adaptability, ...

Green Shoots: Indlulamithi - To look above the trees

Ashley Green-Thompson|Published

What if the future isn’t fixed? Drawing on South Africa’s Indlulamithi Scenarios, this column explores how uncertainty, creativity and foresight can help us rethink ...

Spotting the signs of autism in children and building the right support from day One

Karen Archer|Published

With April being Autism Awareness Month, Karen Archer of Bellavista School outlines early indicators, diagnosis, and the importance of tailored support, family involvement, ...

The confidence reset men need in 2026

Sharon Gordon|Published

In 2026, men can regain confidence through “erotic capital” - a mix of charisma, social skills, physical competence, and emotional intelligence. The writer outlines ...

Poetic Licence: And so the ANC does what wounded giants do

Rabbie Serumula|Published

Coalition politics arrives in Gauteng: ANC, EFF, and possibly MKP navigating survival over ideology.

Green Shoots: Human agency and the deification of the market

Ashley Green-Thompson|Published

As fuel levy relief sparks debate, questions arise about austerity, state support and the power of the market.

Legalising killing of prisoners: A turning point in Israel’s detention system

Ambassador Hanan Jarrar|Published

A new Israeli law permitting the execution of Palestinian detainees has sparked concern over human rights, due process, and the broader implications of a detention ...

Why outdoor education matters: Building tomorrow's leaders through nature

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

Structured challenges in nature foster teamwork, independence, and leadership, showing that the best lessons often happen outside the classroom.

The fragile ego: Navigating masculine insecurity in 2026

Sharon Gordon|Published

A look at how modern men are navigating insecurity, shifting power dynamics, and the rise of confident, successful women.

Loss, how do we even deal with it? It’s a pretty bizarre thing, this whole life situation.

Kerry-anne Allerston|Published

A deeply personal reflection on loss, grief, and love, as the author remembers a beloved aunt and explores how we cope with the inevitable pain of losing those we ...