by Taruna Hariparsad Imposter syndrome is defined as “a collection of feelings of inadequacy that persist despite evident success”. It manifests as that feeling of panic you get when someone compliments your work because you wonder “is this really good work?”. While most people at some point experience this, research shows that people of […]
Imposter Syndrome – it’s all in your head, or is it? Read More »
by Phiwe Ndinisa “For to crown all our calamities, South Africa has by law ceased to be the home of any of her native children whose skins are dyed with a pigment that does not conform with the regulation hue.” Sol Plaatje – 1916 However, more than half the South African population today does not
Our answers to the land question keeps us locked in the past Read More »
by Thembelani Mayosi As the celebration of Heritage Day dawns a lot of us will reflect on the things that reinforce our respective cultures and we look to celebrate our differences which underpin a larger national identity. The legacy of our forebears will also be a central feature in these thoughts as they are
EC Rugby: Is our apathy leaving behind a legacy of failure Read More »
by Nothile Majola Courage is broadly defined as “the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation.”Synonymous with bravery or fearlessness. Difficult circumstances are inherent in life. They hold us back; they cripple our abilities to do things that we would have been able to do under normal circumstances and sometimes even
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by Aya Solombela Synopsis: Culture is strongly linked to human evolution – hence, the continuity of our species. However, for such an important factor in our survival, we are failing to make a critical assessment of the aspects of our increasingly global culture which we should nurture, put an end to, or introduce. Globalisation
Taking on our role in cultural evolution – a Nguni perspective Read More »
by Lona Thomas An environment so unreal you have only heard about it or seen it on TV. The clinking of metal against each other, the thumping of feet on the treadmill, that Hulk-like guy hogging the mirror roaring to demand attention as he does his last rep and of course the smell
First Timer Gym 101: Surviving the Jungle In The Gym Read More »
Taking Charge of your Career Development The world of work is constantly changing creating new careers while some are becoming redundant. As a result, in the development of most careers, it is no longer business as usual. On the whole, how safe is your career? For this reason, this book shares global trends on the
Book Launch – Finding Your Seat At The Table by Teboho Mofokeng Read More »
by Thembelani Mayosi The task of writing about the history of black[1] rugby is a complex one, made light only by the need to give it more exposure than it has received over the years and so in this article, I seek to merely introduce the readers, to the origins of black rugby[2] in
Rediscovering the heritage and culture of Black Rugby and challenging Ignorance Read More »
By Nqobile Gama August, also known as “Women’s Month” in South Africa, will always be a month of internal contention for me. While it’s amazing to have a month earmarked with the overt purpose of celebrating all women, young and old, across all walks of life, doing really incredible and selfless things in the
The Dawn of a New Area for Women’s Sport in SA is Near Read More »
by Thuli Montana In light of women’s month in South Africa and the World Water Week conference that takes place annually in August, this article touches on two subject matters that humanity simply cannot survive without. Women and Water In February 2019, I started my doctoral research on water security and governance in South
Women and Water as Sources of Life Read More »