Aiden Abrahams

South Africa, Ukraine, and the Politics of Global Allegiance

South Africa’s approach to the UkraineRussia war shows its struggle to stay neutral while respecting historic ties with Russia. President…

7 months ago

Power, Process, and Perception: Reflecting on the JP Smith Search and Seizure Controversy

The JP Smith controversy in Cape Town began when police searched his office, sparking a heated debate about fairness and…

7 months ago

Betrayal in Kirstenhof: How an Animal Welfare Non-Profit Lost Its Way

In Kirstenhof, a peaceful suburb, a trusted animal charity called K9 Patrol Pet Army was found to be neglecting and…

7 months ago

A Passage Between Worlds: The Afrikaner Resettlement and the Politics of Belonging

A group of 49 Afrikaners left South Africa for the United States in a journey full of hope and uncertainty.…

7 months ago

Race, Merit, and Identity: South Africa’s Universities at a Crossroads

South African universities are caught in a heated debate over racial quotas meant to fix past inequalities from apartheid. Some…

7 months ago

Cape Town’s Film Fund: Fueling a Cinematic Renaissance Beneath Table Mountain

Cape Town’s Film Fund is a special program that helps local filmmakers bring their stories to life by giving money…

7 months ago

Golden Evenings: Embracing the Winter Cocktail Craft on World Cocktail Day

World Cocktail Day, celebrated on May 13, is a celebration of the history and fun of making cocktails. One great…

7 months ago

District Six: Memory, Justice, and the Long Road Home

District Six was once a lively, colorful neighborhood in Cape Town where many cultures lived together happily. In 1966, the…

7 months ago

Chilling Myths: The Aphelion Hoax and South Africa’s Real Winter Forecast

A viral hoax claimed South Africa would suffer freezing weather until 2025 because the Earth would be farthest from the…

7 months ago

Public Outcry and a Policy Reversed: The Scrapping of South Africa’s VAT Hike

South Africa decided not to raise VAT by 0.5% after a big public outcry. People worried the extra tax would…

7 months ago

Iron Man in Cape Town: Franz Müllner’s World Record Feat Inspires a City

Franz Müllner, known as the Iron Man, amazed Cape Town by pulling a giant 16,700 kg doubledecker bus through the…

8 months ago

Crisis in the Skies: How Cape Town’s Emergency Teams Turned a Smoke-Filled Flight Into a Story of Resilience

On a cold evening, British Airways flight 58 faced a sudden emergency when smoke filled its cockpit above Cape Town.…

8 months ago

The Art of Tea Pairing: A Culinary Revolution in South Africa

Tea pairing is the exciting new trend in South Africa that brings together different teas and foods to create delicious…

8 months ago

The Art of the Family Road Trip: Crafting Unforgettable Easter Memories

Easter is a wonderful time for family road trips, filled with fun and new memories! To make the journey enjoyable,…

8 months ago

Pilgrim’s Rest: A Journey Through Time and Mystery

Pilgrim’s Rest is a mysterious ghost town in South Africa that once buzzed with gold prospectors during the 1873 gold…

8 months ago

Broken Promises in Cape Town: The Plight of Masonwabe Hostel Families

In Cape Town, families from Masonwabe Hostel have been living in a temporary area for 12 long years, waiting for…

8 months ago