By Neelam Rahim The hot weather brings significant relief from the cold, but some unwanted friends seem to tag along,...
Social (opinion) Articles
Living in the moment and embracing the gift of the present
By Naseerah Nanabhai 31:08:2022 Often, we find ourselves thinking about what will happen a few days, months, or even...
Beware! Phone scams on the rise
By Mumtaz Moosa Saley 30:08:2022 Although the POPIA act should have us all covered, there is still an influx of scams...
Food Allergy versus Food Intolerance
By Naseerah Nanabhai 08:09:2021 Reactions to certain foods are normal, but in most instances, it is caused by food intolerance and not a food allergy, as many of us might think. Usually, a food intolerance causes some of the same signs and symptoms as a food allergy,...
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[LISTEN] Does the Pandemic Spell the End of the Office?
Umm Muhammed Umar Many people have been forced to work from home as a result of the pandemic. While for some it was a comfortable arrangement, for others it posed a number of challenges. Many companies also saw it as an opportunity to cut costs and continue to allow...
Exercise and Mood Upliftment
By Naseerah Nanabhai 18:08:2021 The past year and a half have been tough on all of us; through lockdowns, not seeing friends and family and losing loved ones, depression and anxiety has affected most of us. While looking for ways to cope and uplift our spirits,...
September Deaf Awareness Month
Naseerah Nanabhai 01-09-2021 September is Global Deaf Awareness Month, an initiative started by the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) to commemorate their first world congress. In South Africa, it has been declared as National Deaf Awareness Month by both the Deaf...
Homelss tents settlements, a growing concern for residents in Norwood
By Mumtaz Moosa-Saley 26:08:2021 Having lived in this suburb for a long time, I must give credit where it is due between the residents association and the ward councillor. Norwood is an area that has become the most sought after neighbourhood in Johannesburg. It is...
False Memories
By Naseerah Nanabhai 26:08:2021 How many times have you thought you left your keys or cell phone somewhere, but in reality, you did not or could swear you switched the washing machine on before going to work but come home and realize you didn't. Often, we find...
Afghanistan’s Low Literacy Rate
By Mumtaz Saley Moosa 26:08:2021 Whilst the world is caught up with news about the way forward for Afghanistan, we have omitted to look at the state of literacy in the region. The narrative has always been that girls could not study, and it was against the law, but...
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[LISTEN] Shrugging Off the ‘Covid Blues’
Umm Muhammed Umar Many of us are feeling emotionally fatigued and it's no wonder with yet another wave of Covid expected. Hurricanes, corruption, shutdowns - news just seems bad all the time. Many people are struggling with the ‘Covid blues’. While the pandemic has...
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[LISTEN] Probiotic Technology Plays Important Role in Human Health
Faizel Patel – 24/08/2021 Senior Researcher at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Dr Ghaneshree Moonsamy says probiotic technology plays an important role in the human health and the state of human health. Dr Moonsamy was speaking to Radio Islam...