When the Stadium Becomes a Mirror of the Street Public life rarely moves in straight lines. A city can feel calm for weeks, then one match, one march, one headline changes the mood in a single evening. That is one reason sport matters beyond trophies and league tables. It gives people a common language for […]

The Easter bunny and hot cross buns take centre stage at this time of year, but which tradition wins in South Africa’s homes and hearts?

As Artemis II readies to circle the moon, we reflect on how global audiences now experience spaceflight differently from Apollo.

Blending Malian heritage with high-energy pop, Fatoumata Diawara used the CTIJF stage to honour her roots and confront FGM, proving that heritage and modern activism are inseparable

Liza Essers reflects on Goodman Gallery’s legacy, its global ambitions and the challenges of sustaining a space for art, conversation and community

From initiation to homecoming, Mzansi Magic’s bold new reality show explores family, identity and Xhosa heritage

An unflinching letter to God that wrestles with the visibility of suffering and the uneasy distance between those who endure war and those who witness it

Good Friday is the moment when Christ, in his pain, identifies with the pains of the people and atones for our sins

In Abu Dhabi, a space built for coexistence raises difficult questions about religion, power and the violence unfolding across the region

With only 16% of municipalities passing audits, South Africans face failing water systems, roads and governance. The coming elections test not only politics but morality, highlighting a growing call for divine restoration

One dares not remain silent in the face of the intolerable dehumanisation and genocide of the people of Palestine, which has led us to the brink of a world war. Nor should men and women of faith remain silent as truth is distorted to advance the purposes of the powerful

As South Africa enters the solemn rhythm of the Easter long weekend, Hindus will prepare to join a deeply spiritual, multicultural nation in a shared period of prayer, reflection and renewal

The US-Israel war on Iran is disrupting oil trade, pushing up petrol prices and raising concerns over the growing use of religion to justify war

Rediscovering the power of Easter in a wounded world: Easter reminds us that leadership is not confined to positions of authority. It is lived out in our daily choices, in how we treat one another, in how we respond to injustice, in how we carry ourselves in moments of difficulty

Those who remain silent during this time risk undermining the meaning of the atonement. I call on all Christians and people of goodwill to draw courage from Christ’s sacrifice and challenge injustice, particularly the suffering of women and children displaced by war

From braais to short trips and chocolate heists, here’s how to survive and savour Easter Week the South African way

Easter people cannot ask, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” because Jesus, on Good Friday, died for all, not just the chosen few. Our brothers’ situations in Sudan, Palestine and Iran are our concern and we must stand with them when they are unable to stand on their own

Its ultimate meaning is found in Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. To understand Passover through Him is to grasp the fullness of redemption

As Passover and Easter are observed, Zukiswa Wanner is reminded of the words attributed to Jesus in Matthew 22:37-39: “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind … Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”  These words serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of loving God and extending that same compassion to our neighbours

Faith groups can play a powerful role in shaping South African society, whether through disaster relief, welfare support, prayer to give hope or guiding communities to live according to ethical values and to support society in upholding the rule of law

While President Yoweri Museveni consolidates power at home, Bobi Wine calls for sanctions and warns that Uganda’s “mode of dictatorship” could spread across the region