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A portrait of Hillbrow: 30 years of decay and spirit
Hillbrow has garnered a reputation over the years for its disparity, violence, and decay. But while streets lie in disarray, some...
jugramk
Nov 8, 20249 min read
The Birth of a Hustler
Charlestown is a small town in Kwazulu-Natal situated firmly between Volksrust and Newcastle with a population of less than 5000 people....
jugramk
Sep 2, 20243 min read
The informal economy: just a means of survival?
As youth unemployment rises and student debt mounts, could the informal sector be a lucrative market for the youth to tap into? For many...
jugramk
Sep 1, 20246 min read
FEATURE: In the ashes of Usindiso lie the ghosts of Joburg
It has been a year since the tragic fire in Marshalltown, but for those who lost loved ones, time remains suspended in ashes of grief. ...
jugramk
Sep 1, 20245 min read
REVIEW: Kwa’Mnyamandawo comes to light at Market Theatre
The inner-city housing crisis and the plight of the marginalized were in the spotlight in a powerful tale of humor and tragedy. It...
jugramk
Aug 23, 20242 min read
‘Take the residents of Johannesburg seriously!’ warn protesters
Residents of Joburg are fed up with the decay of their communities and the unresponsiveness of their municipalities. On Saturday, July...
jugramk
Aug 23, 20242 min read
Applicants seek legal reform to fight GBV
Three applicants were in court seeking to reform the legal definition of rape and consent in South Africa in a bid to bolster GBV...
jugramk
Aug 23, 20243 min read
Almost 12 years later and still no justice for Marikana
As the 12-year anniversary of the Marikana massacre approaches, civil bodies are still seeking accountability for the tragedy. To mourn...
jugramk
Aug 23, 20242 min read
FNB VARSITY CUP: Clash of Titans ends in stalemate
Nothing could separate the Boys in Blue and Ikeys in an erratic varsity cup battle. Wits University clashed with the University of Cape...
jugramk
May 21, 20242 min read
EDITORIAL: The stench of Joburg lingers in the ashes of Usindiso
The City of Johannesburg has been found liable for the Usindiso building fire, and this finding should anger all residents of...
jugramk
May 21, 20243 min read
Wits calls for ceasefire in Palestine, following pressure from students
Wits University students became the first in South Africa to take a clear stance regarding the Israel and Palestine conflict, through...
jugramk
May 21, 20242 min read
‘Long live Usindiso!’ chant fire survivors
Protestors gathered in Marshalltown to highlight the plight and neglect of survivors from the 2023 tragedy. Almost six months after a...
jugramk
May 21, 20242 min read
SLICE: The egomania of Hip-Hop
Have we overlooked the corpses left behind in this battle of the Hip-Hop Gods? Conflict (or ‘beef’) is an inevitable product of Hip-Hop...
Kabir Jugram
May 9, 20243 min read
Debate on tourism: don’t forget the little guy!
The importance of tourism in developing South Africa was brought to the forefront in a pre-election panel discussion. On April 18, 2024,...
jugramk
Apr 21, 20242 min read
Rise Mzansi digs deep to tackle crime in Gauteng
Rise Mzansi hosted a panel discussion to inform citizens on their plan to tackle crime in Gauteng. On April 9, 2024, Rise Mzansi hosted a...
jugramk
Apr 11, 20242 min read
Profile: An open eye that's never seen
While crime usually thrives under the cover of darkness, Sibusiso Motaung has taken it upon himself to help protect students on Empire...
jugramk
Apr 8, 20242 min read
Hip-Hop gets its wings in Braam.
The spirit of Hip-Hop was on full display on Saturday night through competitive breakdancing and headlining performances from A-Reece and...
jugramk
Mar 26, 20242 min read
The calm before the storm.
Many people are referring to this year (the year of the national election) as a watershed moment in South Africa's democratic history....
Kabir Jugram
Feb 25, 20242 min read
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