"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."

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"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?"

"Graphic novels and comic books are flourishing in the current age, and are taken every bit as seriously as any other literature you could mention. The impact on popular culture is massive."

"Effective gonzo journalism does more than reframe quotes; it adds context to what was happening in the room when the quotes were gathered. South Africa is the perfect setting for gonzo journalism, and the genre has blended into mainstream popularity even if it appears that people haven’t noticed."

"If you’re looking for a unique and brain-bending adventure puzzle which puts you in the middle of a story, escape rooms could be the next thrill you’re looking for."

"Marginalia have been with us for as long as manuscripts themselves, with classic examples of notes in the margins of books dating back to medieval times. Ancient examples of marginalia might have been used purely for amusement, as manuscripts show hand-drawn pictures of knights and snails engaged in battle."

"Banned works contain something that’s threatening to someone, usually someone in a powerful position who can obscure, censor or ban these works."