Hila Jonker: The question you need to stop asking, because it hurts
Any question that begins with “so”, even when it’s asked with the best of intentions, can come across as thoughtless, says Hila Jonker.
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Any question that begins with “so”, even when it’s asked with the best of intentions, can come across as thoughtless, says Hila Jonker.
It’s great to be dedicated and passionate about my work but I’m no good to anyone if I am burnt out, with no chance to recharge my batteries. I took back my free time, says Dave Luis.
South Africa’s economy is under pressure. In an open letter to Parliament, Rhodes University professor Alexander Pierre Faure has a few recommendations.
Dwaine Van Vuuren looks at the historical power supply and demand data, which paints a weaker-than-expected picture. The demand points to levels last seen during the 2008 recession.
When French President Francois Hollande said Friday’s attacks on Paris were an “act of war,” he was following a script set by George W. Bush in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Investec’s Roy Topol looks at Elon Musk’s ever expanding empire and wonders if he will one day be sitting alongside the innovation greats like Steve Jobs and Thomas Edison.
Some react with misplaced pity, some with confusion born of ignorance, when a lovely couple with Down Syndrome announce their intention to marry. Amanda Spohr tells the story of her niece.
To realise your dream of parenthood through fertility treatment is neither easy or cheap. But when you finally get the happy news, it makes the rollercoaster ride worth it, says Liani Maré.
The process of writing a book is fraught with agony, doubt and occasional moments of bliss. Author Dorothy Black reports on her journey of discovery.
Anthea Jeffery says much of the water problem can be traced back to hundreds of poorly functioning municipal wastewater treatment works across the country.