I am relieved, in hindsight, that my parents died before becoming unable to care for themselves and before they had to kept alive by machines, writes guest columnist Bhekisisa Mncube.
Reflecting on the 30 years of democracy in South Africa, Bhekisisa Mncube writes that when he voted in 1994, he vowed to become a combatant for freedom and truth, a prisoner of hope and an eternal optimist.
Live by Design is a weekly News24 column by Dr Helena Dolny and Mapi Mhlangu on mortality and the conversations around it. This week, guest columnist Bhekisisa Mncube makes a case for respecting the will of the departed, for their last wishes carry the weight of their life.
My brother’s death last year did not evoke grief in me. Instead, I felt a sense of ambivalence. Learning of his brutal demise brought a certain catharsis.
The reality is that former AmaZulu FC media spokesperson Phumlani Dube knows what he knows because of the position of trust and responsibility bestowed upon him during his stint at the club.
It's time for the DA to stop indecisiveness like a fish out of water and start swimming in a consistent direction. South Africans need leaders who can stand firm in their convictions and values, not ones who change their tune every time the wind blows, argues Bhekisisa Mncube.
South Africa’s tourism industry has received a boost as three of its towns made it to the world’s top 100 most loved destinations, according to the Tourism Sentiment Index (TSI) for 2022.
Mongameli, Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa, Thursday saw the start of the global “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence” campaign that aims to end the scourge that kills and maims the fairer sex. Gender-based violence rears its ugly head every hour; it is now part of the broken fabric of our society.
Last week the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) failed to broadcast the Premier Soccer League (PSL) games on all its platforms after negotiations with the broadcast rights holder, SuperSport, floundered...
