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March 25, 2021

Being homeless isn’t a crime

Jonty Cogger, an attorney at activist organisation Ndifuna Ukwazi, makes a case for protecting the basic human freedoms of homeless people in South Africa.
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March 25, 2021

Careful what you wish for

Former newspaper editor Gasant Abarder reflects on past fantasies about freedom and the imperfections that come with living in a democracy.
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February 26, 2021

The Big Issue vendor beats the odds

The Big Issue vendor beats the odds
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February 25, 2021

We have lost a dear brother

The Big Issue family is deeply saddened by the passing of vendor Xolani Nkomityhoboza in December 2020. Xolani worked as a vendor in Claremont for more than 10 years and also held a satellite station for The Big
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February 23, 2021

To go far, go together

Violence Prevention Through Urban Upgrading (VPUU), an area-based community development organisation, has used social innovation to co- produce strong neighbourhood economies while helping to fight COVID-19.
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February 23, 2021

Run, scramble, swim, repeat

SwimRun offers athletes and fitness enthusiasts a novel new way to test their limits.
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February 23, 2021

Share your notes!

In 2020, two Bishops Diocesan College matric boys created a website called Notes Share to help online learning for all students from Grades 8 to 12.
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January 25, 2021

Getting to the heart of the matter

Trained consultant cardiologist for the NHS in the UK, Dr Aseem Maholtra unpacks the relationship between physical fitness, physical activity and cardiovascular health.
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January 25, 2021

Percy’s new lease on life

Atlantis resident Percy de Leeuw shares his experiences as a chronic diabetic and how his life has changed for the better since completing the Eat Better South Africa programme.
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