Across cultures and generations, a quiet sentiment is growing among men: the feeling of being disposable. Not in a dramatic, self-pitying way, but in a slow, internal erosion of worth. Many men feel valued primarily for what they provide, fix, protect, or endure—and when they fall short of those expectations, their relevance feels negotiable. This...
Greatness attracts greatness. The Levi’s® brand and Jordan Brand continue their creative partnership with a bold new collection that celebrates the shared DNA of two brands embraced by every subculture – artists, athletes, activists, musicians, skaters, and dreamers. Most think of greatness as something only few reach, something that manifests on the biggest stage. But...
For many South Africans, being middle class is supposed to mean safety. Stability. Breathing room. It’s the space between survival and excess — the reward for education, hard work, and upward mobility. But for a growing number of people, that promise feels hollow. Today, being “middle class” often feels less like security and more like living...
Scroll through social media on any given day and you’ll find a country that looks like it’s doing just fine. People are travelling, launching businesses, attending events, dressing well, eating out, glowing. Online, South Africa appears aspirational, confident and upwardly mobile. Offline, the reality is far less polished. Debt is rising, salaries are stretched, job...
If you ask a man what his greatest fear is, he is unlikely to say “death.” Death is final, abstract, and often distant. What many men fear more—quietly, deeply, and constantly—is uselessness. The fear of no longer being needed. Of having no function. Of existing without value. Comedian Chris Rock once captured this reality in a...
In South Africa today, a quiet crisis is unfolding—one that rarely trends, rarely mobilises donors, and rarely earns political urgency. It is the slow erosion of the boy child. This is not a reactionary argument, nor a dismissal of the very real gains made in advancing girls and women since 1994. Those interventions were necessary,...
I remember when Cell C introduced the “Take a Girl Child to Work” initiative. At the time, I thought, “Cool, this works.” But the older I got, the more I realized that while the initiative was a great step forward, it could also have unintended consequences in the long run. Fast forward to today—we’re seeing...
JOHANNESBURG | April 2025 JOHANNESBURG | April 2025 – SABBATICAL, the electrifying feature directorial debut from Karabo Lediga, is set to grip audiences nationwide from 09 May 2025. Brought to life by Diprente (the studio behind Catching Feelings, Matwetwe, and Big Nunu’s Little Heist), this intimate, high-stakes drama slices into the heart of ambition, family,...
Johannesburg – May 2025 If you’re looking to impress the most important woman in your life this Mother’s Day, Arbour Café has you covered with a curated culinary experience that goes beyond the ordinary. On Sunday, 11 May, treat Mom to a harvest-style brunch set in the serene courtyard of one of Johannesburg’s most charming hidden gems. From 8am...
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, April 4, 2025 – Building on the success of their previous collaborations, the Levi’s® brand and Denim Tears return with their fourth collection, which pays homage to the rich cultural tapestry of New Orleans and the Black Masking Indian tradition. The latest collection from Levi’s® and Denim Tears honors the artistry, resilience, and community spirit...