Did you know?
3 days ago
December is the best month of the year; it doesn’t matter which corner of the world you live in or what religion you are. In this month people are bidding farewell to the year. From longer days to too many year-end celebrations, December has a lot to offer. Here are 7 reasons that make this…
Did you know?
a week ago
English Scientist John Dalton, who lived in the 18th century, was one of the first people to research colour blindness. Dalton realised that he and his brother could not recognise some colours. He and his brother confused pink with blue and scarlet (a brilliant red colour) with green. This sparked his curiosity to dig deep…
Did you know?
2 weeks ago
Everyone loves music. But not everyone loves the same kind of music. Have you ever wondered why you might love rap, but your brother can’t stand it? Or you might love pop and your friend hates it? Did you know that your taste in music actually reveals a lot about your personality? Most people listen…
How to
3 months ago
Mandy just found out that reading on FunDza is now free – no data required! Every time she logs in she types in the whole address: live.fundza.mobi. But her helpful friend Tamica (that’s me) showed her that there’s no need to do this. You can now add a link to FunDza to your homepage. This…
How to
6 months ago
Submitting your writing to FunDza has never been easier now that you can submit through FunDza’s WhatsApp portal. To connect with FunDza on WhatsApp, simply text ‘hi’ to 0600 54 8676. You will receive a reply within seconds with a menu where you can find a limited library, information on how to do courses, get…
How to
7 months ago
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended lockdown to prevent the alarming rate at which COVID-19 is spreading around the country. Kids have been home for a while now, the cartoons are no longer exciting, naptime at this point is World War Three and let’s not forget when you are in a Zoom meeting trying to multi-task…
Mindspace
yesterday
Imagine this; you've just met this amazing human. They're everything you've ever wanted in a Significant Other and more. They get you in ways that leave you filled with unbridled joy. Above all, they're not afraid to show you just how much you mean to them, be it in front of family or friends. Sometimes…
Mindspace
a week ago
The first book I remember reading for reasons other than school work was “Down Second Avenue” by Es’kia Mphahlele, back in 2007. I had gone through a very traumatic loss at the time and, since I lived close to the library, found myself hanging around it for hours at a time. I eventually picked up…
Mindspace
2 weeks ago
One of the scariest questions parents fear to hear from their children is: “Mom/Dad, what is sex?” Why is sex such a contentious topic to raise? Even in normal adult conversations, the minute you talk about sex you may be labelled dirty minded, evil, or promiscuous. I remember my mother had to have this talk…
Work-Wise
2 weeks ago
Have you thought about the factors that affect your ability to get a job? Is the reason you can’t find work just because you have too little experience or is it all based on qualifications? Let’s have a look at what affects your ability to find employment. Numerous factors can affect work-seekers' chances of getting…
Work-Wise
4 weeks ago
Before Covid-19, work-seekers would spend money on transport and printing to drop off CVs in person. In the new world of work, looking for jobs online is safer, cheaper and easier. However, searching for jobs online can have its pitfalls. As a jobseeker you should be aware of the dangers and keep safe to avoid…
Work-Wise
a month ago
How much have you adapted your approach to finding work? The Covid-19 lockdown has highlighted alternative ways for jobseekers to access opportunities and increase their chances of employment. Traditionally, most of us have relied on job ads from multiple media channels, or physically dropping off CVs. But now, the internet has become a hub for…