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By: Nobuhle ‘LaGama’ Zozo Blood is one of the most vital substances in the human body; it literally carries life within it. Blood is composed of plasma, which is mostly water, and three main types of cells: red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Each of these components plays a vital role in keeping […]

By: Nobuhle ‘LaGama’ Zozo   October in the southern hemisphere bursts into colour, from violet and orange to crimson and white,  a season that refreshes the mind and uplifts the spirit. Yet, amid nature’s beauty, one colour stands out: Pink. Across South Africa, pink ribbons, T-shirts, and events mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time […]

By: Nobuhle ‘LaGama’ Zozo Thousands of people around the world are waiting for an organ donation that could save their lives. Sadly, children often wait up to two and a half times longer than adults to receive one. According to the Organ Donation Foundation, in South Africa alone, over 4,300 people are currently on the […]

BY: NOBUHLE LAGAMA ZOZO There’s an old saying: “If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it.” It’s a comforting idea; why worry about something that seems to be working perfectly well? Yet, some things quietly wear down beneath the surface while appearing fine. This is exactly what happens with our kidneys. The kidneys are two bean-shaped […]

BY: NOSIHLE KGANTLAPANE   With the ever-changing growth in the world of technology, underrepresented communities become more susceptible to isolation and tech-impoverishment.This makes it harder for these communities to catch up with certain changes due to economical constraints that they are facing. ‘Girls in Robotics’, an initiative backed by African Youth Ignited, which aims to […]

BY: NOSIHLE KGANTLAPANE   One of the first things we are taught in school from a young age, is that trees are the key to saving the planet, but have we considered the actual magnitude of the role that trees actually play in the ecosystem? This declaration took precedence at a Webinar hosted by Access […]

BY: NOBUHLE LAGAMA ZOZO Every September, the global Deaf community comes together to celebrate its culture, language, and achievements. It is a moment to reflect, to educate, and to push for greater equality. This week marks the International Week of the Deaf, with the 2025 theme declaring a powerful truth: “No Human Rights Without Language […]

BY: NOBUHLE LAGAMA ZOZO. South Africa continues to grapple with the highest unemployment rate in the world, with figures lingering at nearly 43%. Millions of young people remain without work, and many have grown despondent about their future prospects. According to the latest release from Stats SA, education is often viewed as a pathway to […]

BY: KAMOGELO MAMABOLO. Khumalo, who himself faces charges of irregular appointments at Crime Intelligence, took the stand insisting his arrest was part of a campaign to silence him. He stressed that while some evidence must be presented behind closed doors to protect operatives and investigations, what he could reveal in public painted a picture of […]

BY: NOBUHLE LAGAMA ZOZO. As South Africa embraces the global artificial-intelligence era, the country faces a skills gap: too few learners choose mathematics and science in high school, often preferring mathematical literacy, which limits access to STEM careers. Busisiwe Hadebe’s journey shows how science communication can bridge this divide. Fascinated by biology, she once planned […]