# University of the Western Cape researchers have found that methamphetamine, commonly known as tik in South Africa, can seriously harm male fertility, even after short-term use. The groundbreaking study was led by professor David Fisher. He says they found that tik’s harmful effects on male fertility occur within 24 hours of use and some long-term effects over 96 […]
# The highly anticipated biopic of Michael Jackson, titled Michael, will officially be released globally in April 2026, following delays due to lengthy post-production and extensive reshoots. The film was set to be released in October this year. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by three-time Oscar nominee John Logan, the biopic explores the global superstar’s […]
# Die nasionale kompetisie Hear Me Out het meer as 700 voorleggings in die vorm van stemposse, gedigte, briewe, video’s en kunswerke ontvang wat uitbeeld hoe dit is om jonk te wees in Suid-Afrika. Keready, ‘n jeugbeweging en deel van die Hold My Hand-veldtog, behartig ‘n parallelle tienerweergawe van die kompetisie. Dokter Katlego Selikane van […]
# Eskom Expo for Young Scientists’ regional science fairs will be hosted in Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga and the Free State this weekend. Learners will have the opportunity to showcase their innovative ideas, scientific research, and problem-solving skills on a competitive platform. In addition to showcasing their research, young scientists will stand a chance to […]
# For the second consecutive year, Standard Bank has partnered with the South African Future Trust as the official sponsor of the Women in Business Award. The awards celebrate the extraordinary achievements of female entrepreneurs, who demonstrate resilience, innovation, and leadership in driving South Africa’s economic growth. The winner will receive a 500-thousand-rand grand prize […]
# The Hear Me Out national competition has received over 700 submissions in the form of voice notes, poems, letters, videos and artwork, each detailing what it means to be young in South Africa today. Keready, a youth-led movement and part of the Hold My Hand campaign, is running a parallel teen edition of the competition. KereadySA’s doctor, Katlego Selikane, says the voices […]
# Die Namibiese kliniese sielkundige Shaun Whittaker sê huil is ‘n gesonde emosionele verligting wat help om spanning te verminder en sielkundige genesing te bevorder. Volgens Whittaker help huil die brein om goedvoel-chemikalieë soos endorfiene en oksitosien vry te stel, wat kalmte bring en welstand verbeter. Hy vra veilige ruimtes waar mense, veral mans, hul […]
# Namibian clinical psychologist Shaun Whittaker says crying is a healthy emotional release that helps reduce stress and promote psychological healing. According to Whittaker, crying helps the brain release feel-good chemicals like endorphins and oxytocin, which bring calm and improve well-being. He calls for safe spaces where people, especially men, can express their feelings freely […]
# Two students from the Witwatersrand University participated in this year’s conference on Student Engagement and Youth Leadership in Vilnius, Lithuania. More than 40 student community builders from various parts of the world attended. Third-year Psychology and Ethnology student, Ntlahla Sikwana, showcased her literacy-focused project, Hand in Hand for Hope. Third-year Law student, Tessa Tshuma, […]