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Saturday, June 7, 2025

Why you should talk to your children about sex and consent from a young age

The statistics for this year are already astounding when it comes to teenage pregnancies and we are still not prepared to do anything about it. Speaking to children about sex and consent from a young age can empower them, foster emotional intelligence and self-regulation, and protect them from potential predators.

Sharon Gordon|Published

Poetic Licence

But what’s of greater interest, especially for us down south, is how this spat between American billionaires ricochets across borders, right into our regulatory offices.  Musk’s Starlink satellite internet kits are being seized in South Africa and declared illegal by our telecoms regulator. Both dramas reveal the same truth: Musk may orbit above us all, but he’s not beyond the reach of earthly politics.

Rabbie Serumula|Published

The Hangout: A (caring) bridge over troubled water

It’s the little things, though, and that’s why today is so important too. It’s World Caring Day today, and it was only made official in 2022. I know I harp on about spreading kindness pretty often, but I think it’s so important- it can change lives like a domino effect.

Kerry-anne Allerston|Published

Beyond the pitch: Antoine Semenyo's secret weapon? His unshakeable faith

I think it started from pre-season, really. I think everyone was just ready to go. Kind of repeat what we'd done the season before. And I think we've exceeded the expectations, really. So, I think it stems down to the philosophy working again: those intensive speeds and just that mentality. I think everyone's mentality is top here and our place in the table shows that.

Sameer Naik|Published

Green Shoots: False friends and the need for trust in public institutions

The gangsters and vigilantes, the big man with the extensive criminal enterprise offer greater promise of support to people struggling to eke out a living and survive.

Ashley Green-Thompson|Published

Savour, sample and connect: 10 key highlights at the Africa Food Show

More than  350 exhibitors representing a whopping 29 countries will be displaying innovative F&B products and solutions, covering everything from baking to catering, retail-ready food, new technologies and more.

Staff Reporter|Published

Child protection starts in the trolley

HEALA is calling on the Department of Health to urgently implement mandatory front-of-package warning labels  with simple, clear icons that flag when a product is high in salt, sugar or saturated fat and contains artificial sweeteners. These labels are already making a difference in countries like Chile, Mexico and Argentina, where they have helped reduce the intake and changed the perceived healthfulness of unhealthy food.

Staff Reporter|Published

Sadtu welcomes the resumption of the education assistants programme in schools

Education assistants provide administrative support to teachers  in classroom preparation before lessons, in the classroom during lessons and manage learners after lessons while general school assistants. General school assistants support the upkeep and maintenance of school infrastructure.

Staff Reporter|Published

Joburg painted red by unconventional Nhlengethwa showcase

The hotel has embarked on a programme to highlight relevant and cultural perspectives to guests by outfitting its common areas with works by heralded African painters, photographers and sculptors. These exhibitions, lasting between nine and 12 months each, align with the RDC Property Group and hotel owner’s commitment to empower artists in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.

Staff Reporter|Published