Beyond the footnote: reclaiming the history of Indian indenture

Professor Brij Maharaj|Published

Discover the rich narrative of Indian indentured labourers as we explore their harrowing journey, enduring resilience, and complex legacy on the 165th anniversary ...

Carriers of the Light for the common good

Yogan Naidoo|Published

Indentured Indians played an integral role in resisting oppression and building a legacy of resilience that continues to inspire the fight for equality today.

Please don't catch this buzz

Ravi Govender|Published

What do buzzwords mean when juxtaposed against the struggles facing everyday people? In a world overshadowed by political jargon, it's time to confront the raw realities ...

Stop the cancer ravaging the spirt of ageing parents

Yogin Devan|Published

It is becoming more frequent that I hear from friends and acquaintances that children, once the joy and comfort of ageing parents, now seem distant, distracted, ...

The name is ‘M-A-M-D-A-N-I’

Abigail Nadar Nepaul|Published

If you, like me, get your news from social media you would have been bombarded with this song on social media last week following the news of Zohran Mamdani being ...

Beyond fear politics: what SA can learn from Mamdani's New York victory

ROSHAN JAINATH|Published

THE story of New York's new mayor, Zohran Kwame Mamdani, starts not in America but in Cape Town.

Zohran Mamdani’s last name reflects centuries of intercontinental trade, migration and cultural exchange

The Conversation|Published

By the time Zohran Mamdani became the next mayor-elect of New York City on November 4, 2025, many Americans were familiar with his progressive platform and legislative ...

When South Africa’s cricket kings forsake their queens

Vanessa Govender|Published

INDIA’S triumph at the Women’s T20 World Cup last month was a spectacle of skill, grit, and national pride. Yet, as the confetti settled in Dubai, a piercing voice ...

Women’s sport: support, choice, and perspective

Robbie Naidoo|Published

I LISTENED eagerly to South African social media personality Thanja Vuur’s comments about the lack of support for the Proteas women’s team at last Sunday’s Cricket ...

Why Indian South Africans are no longer a “middle-man minority”

Dasarath Chetty|Published

The term “Indian” defines a highly visible social group that is often perceived as homogeneous by outsiders. Research indicates that negative stereotypes of Indian ...

Gaza, the non-existent ceasefire and the Genocide enablers

Yesh Govender|Published

This column dives into the complexities of the recently declared ceasefire in Palestine and exposes the realities of continued violence, questioning the effectiveness ...

The surname ruling: when law overlooks living tradition

Dr Rajendran Govender|Published

When the Constitutional Court recently ruled that a married man may legally assume his wife’s surname, it was hailed in some quarters as a victory for gender equality. ...

Tragic child death exposes Durban's building maintenance crisis

Raeesah Bester and Priyanka Naicker|Published

The tragic passing of eight-year-old Aphile Dlamini has revealed the harsh realities of unsafe living conditions in Durban's rental properties.

Your partner is not your backup plan: why marriage must be a merger of equals

Sanjith Hannuman|Published

In a world where economic uncertainty is the new normal, relying on a single income isn't just outdated - it's dangerous, writes Sanjith Hannuman

Healing through trauma: the importance of emotional expression for South African men

Previn Vedan|Published

In the wake of personal tragedy, community leader Previn Vedan confronts the pressing need for mental health awareness among men in South Africa.

A tribute to a fallen comrade: remembering Nithianandan “Elvis” Govender 30 years ago

Siva Naidoo|Published

This month marks thirty years since the untimely passing of Nithianandan “Elvis” Govender - a patriot, teacher, activist and diplomat whose life, though cut short ...

Professor Chengiah Rogers Ragaven: a life dedicated to social justice and academic excellence

Harrikrishna Anandha Narismulu|Published

Professor Ragaven passed away last week at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy of courage, conviction, and compassion. His life’s journey from a student activist, ...

Children can’t wait: South Africa’s delay on the sex offender register is a betrayal

Dr Shaheda Omar|Published

The urgent debate on child safety and repeat offenders punctuates the inadequacies in South Africa’s approach to child protection. As the public awaits a transparent ...

The gamble that never pays: the quiet epidemic crushing SA's Indian communities

Professor Aradhana Ramnund-Mansingh|Published

As gambling addiction surges through South Africa' s Indian communities, the consequences spread beyond finances, sinking roots into the very heart of familial and ...