It is clear that South Africa has leaders, such as Ramaphosa and Mkhize, who have risen to the occasion, have exceeded expectations and are receiving praise from South Africans and organisations around the world. — We have entered unprecedented, uncertain times. Coronavirus (Covid-19) has become a global pandemic, with over 1 million infections, and an ever-increasing death rate. South Africa, like most of the world, has been affected by this pandemic. …

After analysing decisions and measures taken by respective institutions, Stellenbosch University (SU) does appear to be the most progressive with the approach it has taken for its students and staff. — With the Corona Virus now settling into South African society and causing mass hysteria as the number of positive patients increases exponentially, government and its institutions have been taking crucial measures to tackle the spread of the virus in order to protect people from infection. …

Stellenbosch University has launched a “rebranding period” and it should be used appropriately: to decolonise and transform the institution. — Following the Constitutional Courts ruling on the 2016 Language Policy of Stellenbosch University, which it made at the end of 2019, it is important to adhere to the transformative process of redress by ensuring that Stellenbosch truly does become an African university. …

It’s been months since the last BTS comeback, but that has not stopped the group from making history and solidifying themselves as the global supergroup. — It’s 2020. A decade has come and gone, and with it, we have seen the rise of the top music group in the world, BTS. …

September is a special time of the year where Bisexual Pride and Visibility are celebrated. — September is a special time of the year for the bisexual community. It is the month where Bisexual Pride and Visibility are celebrated. More notably, Bisexuality Visibility Day is celebrated every year on the 23rd September. Unfortunately, there are ignorant, problematic individuals who have questioned the necessity for a month…

Doing nothing, and saying nothing results in you being complicit in the oppression and violence against women — Dear Men, For the last few days, South Africa, and the world at large has been informed about the atrocities that have been happening to womxn throughout the country. Our beautiful nation has experienced and undergone so much and we have now reached another crisis point. Womxn are constantly fearing…

It is no secret that Kim Namjoon and BTS, overall, have been a big inspiration in my life for the last 2 years, but it is important to express how Namjoon played a role in inspiring me as a young leader. — Positive role models, motivational, impactful leaders and individuals are crucial in our society today. We are living in uncertain times where young leaders have to rise up and tackle important issues. …

With the increase of natural disasters, the ongoing degradation of environments, and rising levels of endangered species, it is concerning that the call for environmentally friendly policies and actions are not being heard. — 2019 has become a pivotal year in revealing the vast impact of global warming, pollution and environmental degradation. We have witnessed record breaking high temperatures in Europe, high levels of sea life dying out because of plastics, and a number of cyclones and strange weather patterns hitting the coasts of…

Gender stereotypes and expectations of strength and lack of emotion are killing men. — It has become a common known fact in society that men are less likely to seek medical or psychological help for their mental health than any other gender. …