The morning of the 17th of August saw women from all walks of life coming together under one roof to celebrate each other. Although what brought them together was a delicious breakfast prepared and served by the amazing women from the children’s home, the main aim of the event was...

The nationwide debate on affordability of sanitary pads has been ongoing for the longest time and even given birth to the hashtag #IfCondomsAreFreePadsShouldBeToo. Many have also made striking remarks such as “Sex is a choice, menstruation isn’t!”. These were said to shine the light on the fact that many girls,...

Obtaining a qualification after years of studying is every student’s dream and so is having more than one qualification, particularly for the reason that majority of jobs require the qualifications designed by them. However, for some students, financial reasons may become a barrier between employment and their qualification. After completing...

Menstruation; although a biological function experienced by half the world’s population, still has a stigma around it that is often exemplified by a number of euphemisms i.e “that time of the month,” “period,” “Aunt Flo,” and many more. Studies have shown that not enough conversation takes place globally around menstruation,...

In many African homes, speaking about issues such as divorce is considered taboo. Often times, a woman would rather stay in a loveless marriage than opt for a divorce….. resulting in a situation that may lead to severe depression. Providing a safe platform, where women from all walks of life...

In a society where women are often pressured to have doll-like features and flawless skin, for them to be considered ‘attractive’ and ‘sexy’, a group of young women (who understand the insecurities that come with changes in their bodies after giving birth) have decided to celebrate their perfect imperfections in...

Sports and recreational activities continue to play a major role in keeping the youth off the streets, by giving them something productive to focus on, especially in a world ridden with drugs and crime. Linking the universal passion for football with youth empowerment is young social entrepreneur and founder of...

Having been introduced to hip hop by friends when she was going through the darkest period of her life, Philisiwe Mhlongo has since been using art as therapy which also inspired the formation of a Non-Profit Organisation that uses entertainment to empower and educate the youth. Born in Umfume at the...

Seeking to show love and support to children from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring them that their situation does not define their destiny, is an initiative called ‘Ayanda Ngubane Schools Campaign’. This drive is dedicated to make sure that no child in South Africa misses school because they cannot afford school...

Many of us look at social media as a means of entertainment, and sometimes as an escape from the real world. However, social media is more than that! It is now considered the first source of breaking news and is fast becoming an ideal place for job seekers. An individual...