Finding Awe, Reading Poems On A Starry Night And German-born South African Poetess Silke Heiss
“The heart wants what it wants,” sings the American pop artist, actress and mental health advocate Selena Gomez on my mobile phone. I am...
Women In Pakistan: Education does not provide security when you live in Hell
A BBC investigation reveals that women working in hospitals in Pakistan say that they regularly face sexual harassment, violence, and verbal abuse from male...
The Long Road Of Mentorship: My Friend, The Poet Mzi Mahola And A Country Of Stones
South African Mzi Mahola, selfless poet, gifted confidante, writer, author, had a lot to be proud of in my books. He knew and understood...
Jakarta and Nusantara Capital City as Twin Cities: Transforming Indonesia’s Future
Indonesia's ambitious plan to develop Nusantara Capital City as the new capital city alongside Jakarta represents a transformative vision for the country’s future. This...
A Vision for Smart Cities in the Global South: Indonesia’s Potential Path
Indonesia is at a turning point—a story of struggle poised to become one of triumph. Developing an ideal smart city requires striking a balance...
Tracing the journey from Egyptian cat mummies to modern house pets
EU-funded researchers are testing DNA from archaeological cat remains to help unravel the tale of cat domestication.
By Ali Jones
It probably will not surprise cat...
Writer Extraordinaire Don Afrika Beukes, An African In London, Paris and Spain
AG: Do you believe in the power of writing by hand?
DB: Most definitely. It is a surging energy almost electrical. For me, holding a...
BRICS and Smart Cities: Lessons from China’s Model for the Global South
China's approach to smart city development offers valuable lessons for countries in the Global South. While the approach may differ from Western models, China's...
Capetonian Dillon Israel’s dream: on starting out, the unproduced playwright and his city
Dillon Israel is a South African actor, creative, storyteller and an unproduced playwright. He lives in Ravensmead, a quiet suburb in Cape Town, near...
Why Surrogacy Remains Banned in Some Countries: Policies and Ethical Considerations
Surrogacy, the process where a woman carries and delivers a child for another individual or couple, has become a viable option for many aspiring...