More South Africans are happier to be home than at the beginning of lockdown according to a new study. Results of the Gross National Happiness study show that South Africans appear to be happier to be at home than they were at the start of lockdown, but there were other perplexing findings, writes Melanie Verwoerd. On…
It's time for white people to be part of the healing process and to listen when people speak about their experiences, writes Melanie Verwoerd. There is a time to talk and a time to shut up.I acknowledge that the Bible states it slightly more eloquently in Eccleciastes 3, but I think if the writers of the holy…
Insurance policies need to be looked at constantly as part of your personal finance journey. Picture: iStock We may be paying a fortune for insurance policies but it doesn't always mean we are actually covered, writes Melanie Verwoerd. I am sure I'm not the only one who has a healthy suspicion when it comes to insurance…
We need CEOs and we need essential workers. Yet, over the last century or so, we have gradually degraded the position of essential workers, while we have greatly elevated the positions of business people (and politicians). Earlier this week, on my way to an appointment, I saw a group of workers unblocking storm water drains…
Friends and relatives of slain Tshegofatso Pule hold balloons at her funeral, which took place in Meadowlands on Thursday. One of the balloons is imprinted with the image of her face and the message ‘Rest in peace, Tshego’. Picture: Tebogo Letsie The brutal truth is that, despite our beautiful Constitution, no woman in our country…
Photo provided by USDA Published: March 23, 2026, 7:52 pm The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for a ground beef product that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal. A recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for purchase. The problem was
When President Donald Trump unveiled his one-page outline to address health care spending, dubbed “The Great Healthcare Plan,” he specifically mentioned the Affordable Care Act’s role in driving up costs. “I call it the unaffordable care act,” he said. He reprised the line in his 2026 State of the Union address, blaming “the crushing cost
11 min read THE GREAT PROFESSIONAL and college basketball player and commentator Wally Szczerbiak was born in March, so when he graced the cover of Sports Illustrated in the third week of March 1999, he had just turned 22 years old. It was significant for several reasons. Sports Illustrated was the most beloved and widely