By Anathi Nompondo For many matriculants, a gap year isn’t just about catching a breath after 12 years of school. Some use the time to gain work experience, explore career paths, learn new skills, or save up for their studies. Others use the time to pursue a new life path. But for some, the ‘gap’…

When 041Online turned one, we were still figuring things out – new, scrappy, excited, and honestly just hoping someone out there was reading what we were building. And then, in that very first year, we were named Best Emerging Community Digital Magazine 2024 – South Africa.

By Suraya Hamdulay, Director of Corporate Affairs, Mars Sub-Saharan Africa Leadership is a privilege that in my view carries the responsibility to create opportunities for others. Each of us has something unique to offer – be it advice, connections, or simply providing a seat at the table for those who might not otherwise have the…

Mvume Ndima reflects on the Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal, the murder of whistleblower Babita Deokaran, and South Africa’s fight for accountability.

By Mvume Ndimba In honour of World Mental Health Month writer MVUME NDIMBA reflects on the postpartum experience, not from the usual maternal lens, but through the eyes of a father who found himself questioning the silence surrounding one of life’s most transformative periods.

In this column, Mvume Ndima dives into the recent failed rapture prediction with equal parts wit and sharp critique. Expect satire, cultural commentary, and a closer look at how pastors, podcasts, and gullible audiences keep fuelling these viral moments.

041Culture | Mvume Ndimba Please read with Anita Baker playing in the background for maximum effect This column is a critical breakdown of internet nonsense. After I missed International Super-Power Day for all Black people worldwide, I made it my goal to tell you guys when the internet is losing its mind.

In this opinion piece, writer Mvume Ndimba reflects on the recent death of controversial US commentator Charlie Kirk. He considers the public reaction, the broader issues of free speech and political polarisation, and why the event sparked such complex emotions.

MVUME NDIMBA Abuse doesn’t always look the way we expect. It can happen anywhere, to anyone, and those who witness it have a responsibility to act. This piece reflects on three real situations close to me and the urgent need to intervene before it’s too late.

MVUME NDIMBA Trigger warning: Contains frank discussions on gender inequality and toxic behaviour. I’ve always had a fondness for women. Long before I had any sexual desires or interest in women on an adult level, I have always maintained strong relationships with women and do my best to put myself in their shoes whenever possible…