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2 weeks ago
“You need to sleep earlier,” Karl said. “I’m trying, okay!” Melissa responded. “Leave her Karl, sleep is for the weak!” Sipho laughed. Karl had noticed Melissa dozing off in class. She looked exhausted and he was concerned. Melissa had been trying to fall asleep and on the other hand, Sipho did not think it was…
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3 weeks ago
The first day that I stepped into university, the lecturers kept on uttering one word: “Plagiarism”. Luckily I was well versed in the topic since my mom taught me about it when I was a teen. However, I didn’t know that plagiarism was such a big deal, so much so that it’s a crime. What…
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4 weeks ago
“Ngubani uMzekezeke? Who is Mzekezeke?” was probably the most popular question in the entertainment industry in the early 2000s. DJ Sbu is still believed to be the man hiding under kwaito legend Mzekezeke’s mask but he’s always dismissed the claims. What cannot be denied though is that his energy drink MoFaya has cemented him as…
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a month ago
An American author named Ernest Vincent Wright pulled off one of the greatest literary accomplishments in 1939 when he published a novel that does not contain the letter “e”. The novel is entitled Gadsby (not to be confused with The Great Gatsby) and it has more than 50 000 words that don’t include the letter…
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a month ago
Who remembers when they first heard the song sister Betina by Mgarimbe? The song is a beloved anthem and part of many childhood memories. We can’t talk about the impact and the history of South Africa’s music without highlighting it. It wasn’t only the lyrics that made everyone fall in love with the song, it…
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2 months ago
Claire, an American student visiting friends in South Africa, couldn’t understand what they meant when they said, “Did you check the loadshedding schedule? I think we’re off at 2pm, better charge the laptop.” “What is loadshedding?” Claire asked, confused. Loadshedding went from a temporary solution to a part of our daily lives. It is even…
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2 months ago
I remember I was watching a show on National Geographic, it was all about the process and creation of a pearl. I was so transfixed by the show because I didn’t realise how truly precious a pearl is, so if you happen to have one, consider yourself lucky. What makes pearls so incredibly unique is…
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2 months ago
The sale of chewing gum has been banned in Singapore since 1992. When the ban was introduced, it was one of the main things that Western journalists focused on when writing about Singapore. Why is chewing gum banned in Singapore? According to Lee Kuan Yew’s memoirs, when he was Prime Minister of Singapore in 1983,…
How to
4 weeks 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…
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a month 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.…
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a month 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
During my younger years, when my classmates wanted to be mean to me, they would call me a “Coconut”. My relation to the innocent fruit was inspired by their belief that I did not behave or speak the way a black child was expected to. Therefore, I was reduced to a dark-skinned vessel with a…
Mindspace
a week ago
Nginomzala oneminyaka eyishumi eshadile. Ushadele KwaZulu-Natal, Emadadeni. Umzala wami wahlangana nomkhwenyana wakhe ngonyaka ka2010. Umzala wahlangana nomkhwenyana wakhe ngesikhathi besenkundleni yebhola likanobhutshuzwayo ngesikhathi kukhona i-World Cup la eNingizimu Afrika ngonyaka ka2010. Ngalelo langa kwakudlala iNingizimu Afrika iqhudelana neMexico. UMnumzane Buthelezi, umyeni kamzala, wayenikwe inkampani ayisebenzelayo amathikithi amane amahhala. Eceleni kwesihlalo ayehlezi kuso kwakuhlezi umzala wami,…
Mindspace
2 weeks ago
My 22-year-old step-daughter, let's call her Lindiwe, joined in on the ongoing looting. She told me this over the phone. "Bhut' Bheki, I looted!” she said, her voice overflowing with excitement. "Tell me about it," I said, giggling. "Did you find anything?" Deep down I was disgusted with her. How could you? I wanted to…
Style Secrets
6 days 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…
Style Secrets
2 weeks ago
“Busi why on earth do you need to buy five bags all at once?” my friend, Amber asked. “Five bags is not even enough, sis,” I said laughing. *** Hi there, Welcome to Style Secrets. My name is Busiswa Mahonono, some of you may be familiar with my work from blogs like Did You Know…
Work-Wise
4 hours 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…
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3 weeks ago
Are you a creative person who likes thinking independently? Do you find that you have an interest in functional form, be it buildings or any other types of design? Maths may not be your best subject, but you can work through things in order to achieve your goals. On top of that, do you like…
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a month ago
Tamica Mopp caught up with Simanye Sam to find out more about his work as a chemical analyst and researcher. What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you? I’m not really a nerd. When you’re doing chemistry, people tend to automatically think of you as introverted or a nerd. But I…