Thabisile Gumede 16 November 2025 Rachel Aviv’s Strangers to Ourselves is a deeply insightful and profoundly empathetic debut that blends memoir with investigative journalism to unravel the complex realities of mental illness. Framed by Aviv’s own early encounter with anorexia, the book is centred around five richly detailed case studies, each portraying individuals wrestling with…
11 November 2025 Collin Mathenjwa I always thought of myself as mentally tough, so being diagnosed with depression shocked and confused me. Yet, through talking to others and confronting the illness head-on, I became determined to understand what I was going through. Depression is often described through metaphors—Emily Dickinson put it into words, Goya into…
6 November 2025 Thembelihle Zwane Mindfulness is a term we hear often, but what does it truly mean—and how can it help us navigate the stresses of everyday life? Rooted in ancient Buddhist meditation, mindfulness was adapted into a modern therapeutic practice by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zin in the 1970s. He introduced Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)…
12 November 2025 Zandile Magwaza Alzheimer’s disease is often misunderstood as simply “forgetting,” but it is much more—it disrupts the way a person thinks, remembers, and navigates everyday life. This cruel thief steals skills once taken for granted, piece by piece, changing not only the individual but also the family that walks beside them. Themba,…
10 October 2025 Syeda Sofia Ali “The softest voices carry the heaviest hearts.” We often look — but rarely see. We speak — but seldom understand. In a world where judgment comes faster than compassion, we forget that everyone is fighting silent battles — unseen, unnamed, and unheard. Don’t judge the sleeper. They may sleep…
Londiwe Buthelezi 20 October 2025 Waiting can feel tedious, so we often try to avoid it. Yet research reveals that waiting actually strengthens self-control—the ability to manage our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours when short-term temptations clash with long-term goals. This skill is crucial in many areas of life, from decision-making to relationships and mental health….
Thembelihle Zwane 10 October 2025 In South Africa, one in three people will face a mental health challenge in their lifetime. Among those leading the charge to change this is Dr. Thabo Mogotlane, training to become one of the country’s first black addiction psychiatrists. Growing up in rural Mabopane, Dr. Mogotlane’s early life was shaped…
Mbali Gwala 6 August 2025 INingizimu Afrika inohlelo lwezempilo olukhethekile oluhlanganisa imikhakha yomphakathi (public sector) nomkhakha ozimele (private sector), enikeza izinsizakalo zezokwelapha ingqondo. Ukuthola izinsizakalo zezempilo nezengqondo ezisezingeni eliphezulu ezweni lethu kuyinselelo enkulu. Nakuba kunezingqinamba ezikhona ekusabalaliseni imithi, akhona amathuba okuthuthukisa ngokutshalwa kwezimali, ukuqwashisa, kanye nobuchwepheshe obusha. Ngokubhekana nalezi zinselelo, uhlelo lwezempilo laseNingizimu Afrika lungaba…
Thembelihle Zwane 19 August 2025 In today’s fast-paced world, junk food has become a convenient go-to for millions. Burgers, fries, sugary snacks, and fizzy drinks offer quick satisfaction and comfort. But beyond the immediate gratification lies a less visible, yet profound impact: the toll that junk food takes on our mental health. Junk food is…
Thabisile Gumede 30 August 2025 To close off Women’s Month on a powerful note, renowned life coach Yvette Ratshikhopha hosted an inspiring virtual event titled “Celebrating You!” — a transformative space designed to uplift women worldwide. This vibrant gathering brought together like-minded women from across the globe, offering a safe haven to connect, share stories,…
