Did you know?
4 days ago
DJ Tira is one of the household names and most celebrated producers in the South African music fraternity. The real Makoya Bearings, as he is affectionately known, is widely known for unearthing the talented group Big Nuz, and for giving a shot to many unknown upcoming artists transforming them into prominent brands. But who is…
Did you know?
2 weeks ago
It has been over 3 weeks since I got my first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The procedure was fast and painless! The only reason I waited at the vaccine station was the 15 minutes I had to wait so they could see my reaction to the vaccine. The nurse who administered the dose…
Did you know?
3 weeks ago
Did you know that there are different ways of learning? Taking a bit of time to understand something doesn’t mean you are dumb because other people understood it faster than you. It just means maybe your way of learning is different and you may need to figure out a way that works for you. Take…
Ekasi with Amajita
3 weeks ago
I was chilling with my friends on one Saturday afternoon when I noticed fingernail scratches on one of my friend’s neck and forearms. He told me, when I asked, that he had had an argument with his girlfriend and what I was seeing were her attempts at defending herself. “If you don’t beat your woman…
Ekasi with Amajita
a month ago
In 2019, I welcomed my baby girl into the world and I became a father for the first time. I remember walking into the delivery room draped in protective apparel and being handed this tiny being wrapped in white towels. My heart raced faster than the car I was in en route to the hospital…
Ekasi with Amajita
2 months ago
Every day I log onto social media and every day there’s this debate about what “Indoda must do” and how “Indoda must act”. Sometimes it’s a debate – a back and forth. Other times it’s full on women dictating what a man’s role is or what a ‘real’ man does. It’s posts like: Indoda must…
Girl Talk
7 days ago
Two lines on a stick. Those two lines can either bring joy and happiness, or fear, sorrow and despair. Pregnancy and motherhood can be a scary thing, especially if you’re a young mom. I don’t have any children (yet), but I have had the privilege of speaking to three amazing young mothers – Nikita, Kourtney…
Girl Talk
4 weeks ago
Welcome back, sis! If you’ve been following the Girl Talk blog, we spoke about red flags in a relationship and then we tackled dealing with insecurities. In this blog, we’re gonna talk about toxic friendships… Signs that you’re dealing with a toxic friend: 1. You can’t be your true self around them – If you…
Girl Talk
2 months ago
Hello again, sis! Last time we spoke about red flags in a relationship, this time we’re gonna take the magnifying glass and take a look at ourselves for a second - this time we’re gonna talk about that ugly thing that we all know so very well: insecurities. The word “insecurity” can be defined as:…
How to
3 months ago
In an ideal world, a relationship is not something you should stress about. It is supposed to bring you warm feelings of support, love and happiness. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Each relationship faces its own challenges. As a result, it is normal to feel stressed out, worried or anxious when you spend…
How to
3 months ago
If you are reading this, then you probably suspect that your partner may be cheating on you but do not yet have concrete proof to back up your suspicions. When the truth about an affair comes out, it is simple to see that the warning signs were there all along—you just did not notice them.…
How to
3 months ago
Doing your driver’s licence test can be a stressful experience. I was one of those people who failed in the yard. I actually cried that day. Learning to drive is an emotional journey, it takes a lot of time, finances and even emotional strain. I cannot begin to tell you how much anxiety I had…
Mindspace
4 days ago
I’ve been a romantic at heart for as long as I can remember, relishing in novels like The Notebook, Eleanor and Park, Pride and Prejudice and Me Before You. My love of love and all its facets is a curse, really. I’ve spent so long gorging on novelisations of true love that I’ve become overly…
Mindspace
2 weeks ago
A young woman I know got married in a lavish church wedding in 2019. She had met her future husband at a church conference in 2018. They were both young graduates who were keen to start their climb up the corporate ladder. In order to give them privacy I will give them aliases. I will…
Mindspace
3 weeks ago
One of the first things people ask when you're reuniting after a long time or meeting for the first time is "what do you do?". They'll use this information you give them as a response to gauge how to perceive and treat you going forward. While not everyone intends to treat you based on what…
Style Secrets
2 weeks ago
Welcome back to Style Secrets with A & B! Since starting my curly transition journey I’ve learnt that hair actually has a type, which I never really knew before. I’ve always just either thought of my hair as curly, wavy or damaged; I now know otherwise. Here is a simple hair type breakdown: - Type…
Style Secrets
a month ago
Welcome back to Style Secrets with A & B Food for thought: Style is not fashion, style is not a trend, and style is personal to you. I know it’s been a minute since we posted our last blog, but we promise to be consistent from now on. We will be posting after every two…
Style Secrets
2 months ago
So let’s talk about natural hair. Let’s be honest, the entire natural hair process can be very daunting and tiring, but don’t worry, I’m here to help you every step of the way. Please do remember that I’m no expert, nor is Busie, we are simply sharing the knowledge we have gained over time to…
Work-Wise
a month ago
Are you a person who enjoys being organised and pays attention to detail? Are numbers also your thing? Do you find that you’re not so interested in abstract algebraic numbers, but you enjoy the structured approach of numbers when working out your finances? If this sounds like you, have you thought about becoming an accountant?…
Work-Wise
2 months ago
Are you the kind of person who enjoys solving puzzles or digging into a mystery? Do you also enjoy working with numbers and on computers? Do you think you would be able to explain the story of your discovery to others through charts and graphs? If this sounds like it’s something you are comfortable doing,…
Work-Wise
2 months ago
Have you spent any time working on computer coding or using computer programmes? Are you creative, flexible, curious, and happy to upskill yourself on new digital technology? At the same time, do you think you are a problem-solver with plenty of discipline to work on your own and have good communication skills? If this sounds…