
A new report, The First 100 Paychecks: An Investigation into South Africa’s new professionals, by the University of Cape Town (UCT) Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing, has revealed that South African graduates find the transition to adulthood more challenging than ever. Over 80% of surveyed graduates view their degrees as worthwhile investments, but many struggle with independence and long-term financial stability.
The report found that today’s graduates face a complex mix of pressures, including a fiercely competitive job market, underemployment, rising living costs, student debt, family responsibilities such as the “black tax,” and extended study periods. The report…
Traditional Healing: Traditional healers, or sangomas, play an essential role in
many communities, providing spiritual and medical care based on indigenous knowledge.

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Babbelas – hangover [bub-ba-las] This word is derived from the Zulu ‘ibhabhalazi’ and is used to describe a really bad hangover.Example: “Eish, babbelas my bru!”
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Did you know that another country lies within the borders of South Africa? The Kingdom of Lesotho is a sovereign state that is located in the Drakensberg Mountain area. The mountainous country has been nicknamed “the Kingdom in the Sky” thanks to the magnificent scenery and landscapes!