FREE TO READ | 50 years on, and the struggle continues
Young people of today are not only fighting for a more equitable society and against racism, but also against things such as gender-based violence
Zanele, Jonathan, Sandile and more: celebs talk Youth Day
Commemorating 50 years of the June 16 Soweto protests
Ghosts of the past
Nadia Davids discusses her book 'Cape Fever' with Mila de Villiers.
‘Outdoors’ is not a destination — it’s a lifestyle, says Cape Union Mart
SPONSORED | From mountain summits to morning walks, the iconic retailer is inviting all South Africans outside
Meet the innovative winners of Woolworths’ 2026 Youth Makers competition
SPONSORED | Woolworths believes that investing in businesses run by young people is key to unlocking South Africa’s economic potential and building a more inclusive future
Youth Day: A day to remember
South Africa this week honours the events of 50 years ago that gave rise to Youth Day on June 16th following the murder and victimisation of young protestors in Soweto’s townships as they protested against apartheid's education system in 1976.
A written journey into family, trauma and freedom, in a house that held a revolution
How a memoir about the Soweto uprising became an unexpected journey into buried secrets, inherited trauma and healing for a BBC journalist.
NDUMISO NGCOBO | Sometimes all you can do is laugh
A bit of humour goes a long way in these dark and dangerous times, writes Ndumiso Ngcobo.
EXTRACT | A date with destiny
An edited extract from the book ‘Tsietsi Mashinini’, about the first leader of the Soweto Students’ Representative Council, by Sam Mathe
HOT LUNCH | ‘Polygamy’ and the role Gugu Gumede was born to play
New Netflix show is a highlight of a career built on childhood dreams
10 of the world’s most extraordinary hostels for young travellers
Forget bland budget accommodation. These options prove that where you stay can be as memorable as where you go
A-LISTERS | Pooh, protocol and parting drinks
King’s birthday celebrations double as farewell for Britain’s envoy in Pretoria
Tina Fey leads ‘The Four Seasons’ into deeper drama
An interview with the cast of 'The Four Seasons' Season 2 on Netflix which follows four couples navigating complex personal issues during joint vacations, including grief, adoption, romance, and new beginnings.
PARTING SHOT | World Food Photography Awards tells its own stories
The World Food Photography Awards have shifted from showcasing overly stylised, unrealistic food images to highlighting deeper human stories, as seen in this year’s winning photograph of an elderly woman having breakfast in a Tajikistan sanatorium.


























