It’s that time of the year again, when anxiety, celebrations, jubilation and anticipation await all corners of our nation with the official release of the 2021 matric (Grade 12) results. This year’s official matric results came with its fair share of drama when the basic education minister, Angie Motshekga announced previously that, as per the… Read More Matric results 2022: Shifting the credit & narrative

Instead of school bells ringing and scores of little ones nearly dressed in their various uniforms rushing to line up for class, it’s the sound of dead silence and vacuum that engulfed many schools in our country as the new academic term began this week. Empty classes, damaged walls, broken windows and seals, stolen equipment-… Read More Vandalism in schools

I always pass through roads with the striking white and big red road sigh with the words ‘high accident zone’ written boldly and in CAPS and each time I see these creatures, I always wonder why the sign is mounted exactly where it is in the first place. Is it after a trend analysis or… Read More The notorious Golden Highway

We live in a world of high electric walls, pepper sprays in hand bags, constantly being on the look out wherever you are, security alarms, tracking devices, fear, need for insurance… I can go on. A time where, parents now need to be extra careful when sending their young to get items at the shops… Read More Violence, crime & society

Here’s how at exactly 08h44 on the 28th October 2020 (a year ago), Nora Madibana and I both became first time parents to a handsome little boy. The EDD moved from the 4th to the 2nd November then to the 31st October. The fancy equipment helps only to get the estimated day out but can’t… Read More What a year it’s been!