"An increasing number of people are leaving their X and migrating to alternative social media platforms where they feel more trust and respect. What does this mean for social media users, and how does this affect readers who get most of their news about the world from social media?"

"TikTok appears to be about dancing challenges and fun on the surface. However, scratch off the pretty paint and there’s a deeper rabbit hole that users might not want to explore as much as they initially thought."

"How large is the divide between cities? What all is being swept under the carpet while famous world cities are grabbing most of the attention?"

"AI does not yet seem to have the ability to flag possible inaccuracies. Humans using AI without checking the answers generated by it, may end up spreading more falsehoods, allowing AI to create even more false answers."

"It’s not made up just out of memes, but contains explorations of absurdism, surrealism, multiverses and simulation theory – the concept that we might be living entirely in a generated computer simulation. While Gen Alpha slang might seem simple, it’s a deep rabbit hole of in-jokes and philosophical ideas."

"Maskandi has been around since the 1920s and 1930s, arising during a time when southern Africa was just as affected by the Great Depression as the rest of the world."

"The dogs have taken me on many impromptu walks with their tails wagging. They have also shown me with incredible enthusiasm how to uncover rat nests and anthills."

"Political advertising leaves behind a fair amount of litter on the campaign trail. Posters and slogans are used to spread the logo, while political merchandise only truly indicates how much the party is willing to spend on showing off to its audience."

"Horror lends itself well to the rich mythologies and urban legends found in southern Africa. There’s just something different about horror movies that arrive on your stoep, and thrillers that make you feel like they could happen in your neighbourhood."

"Religious freedom covers faith, but shouldn’t extend the umbrella further than anything the law allows for. Cult leaders manipulate, whereas religious leaders are expected to guide."

"What did we get from television that streaming platforms are making us miss?"

"Spaza shops have come under fire for illnesses and deaths related to food safety. However, it’s important to point out that informal traders meet a dire community need."

"Energy drinks are more than bubbles and sugar; they might also be selling consumers a little bit of hope."

Verskil die boodskap en kultuuraspekte van hip-hop van een taal na die volgende? Alex J Coyne luister na hip-hop tussen tale en gaan op ’n ontdekkingsreis deur hip-hop-kunstenaars wat kan spoeg met verskeie tonge.

"South African state hospitals and clinics are the primary healthcare option for millions of individuals without private care. However, the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill could broaden governmental reach into how private healthcare works. Should doctors and patients embrace the NHI, or could it be the straw that snaps the healthcare system’s back?"