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What Exactly is Depression?

At times, everyone experiences feelings of melancholy or being overwhelmed. Depression, on the other hand, is characterized by a persistent sense of hollowness, despair, or an inability to feel pleasure, and it…

By Wolves 10 January 2023 6 min read

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Finance

Your food budget is shrinking, but official stats say inflation is low. What gives?

By Wolves 9 September 2026 7 min read

Official food inflation is low, but your trolley feels lighter. We break down how uneven price shifts for staples like meat and fruit affect South African families differently.

Business

This shipping crisis should be boosting Cape Town. Why isn't it?

By Wolves 16 August 2026 4 min read

Red Sea instability has tripled vessel traffic around the Cape, yet Cape Town's port ranks last globally and watches Namibia and Mauritius reap the benefits.

Transport

Paying rent twice? For South African commuters, taxi fares demand a second payment.

By Wolves 9 August 2026 6 min read

For workers moving between townships and cities, monthly taxi costs of R1,000-R1,500 are swallowing wages. How much of your income goes to just getting to work?

Technology

Forget sci-fi: Fusion power is moving into engineering. What does it mean for SA?

By Wolves 1 August 2026 5 min read

China's EAST reactor just made a huge leap in fusion technology. While a 'tiny sun' won't fix load shedding tomorrow, this breakthrough changes everything for future energy.

News

Why are Washington and Jerusalem trying to break the International Criminal Court?

By Wolves 29 July 2026 6 min read

The fight over Gaza and Iran policy reveals how the US and Israel are actively working to dismantle the ICC's authority, creating a major split in global and domestic politics.

News

R5 billion in student aid went to the wrong people. How did this happen?

By Wolves 29 July 2026 5 min read

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme funneled funds to ineligible accounts, including deceased students and high-income households. This isn't just an error; it's a structural breakdown.