Category: Change moments
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The amazing life-lesson I learned from my kitchen sink drama
Ever resigned yourself to the irritation of dripping kitchen sink taps? Amanda Spohr did. Until she hired a plumber and saw her life transformed
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Why online safety for kids is just plain common sense
You don’t have to be paranoid about the perils of letting your children use the internet. You just have to be aware, and use some everyday common sense, advises Scott Dunlop
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Memories of my father, in the heart of the wild Karoo
In the middle of nowhere, a journey into self and memory sparks the realisation that heritage is the force that shapes you and brings you to where you are right now. By Garret Brent
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In case you missed the latest Iris Session with David O’Sullivan…
When it comes to career choices, not all of us are lucky enough to have pursued passions that pay the bills. Many of us have no other choice but to settle for second-best. So how should you cope with an unamazing job, where you’re not saving the world but at least it’s a means to…
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Why I love my very modern, very mixed-up family
South Africa is a potjiekos of cultures and identities. Kojo Baffoe celebrates the power of heritage and an acknowledges that diversity can be complicated in more ways than one
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The 5 crucial commitments of all great dads
A father is his son’s first hero and his daughter’s first romance the most important man in their lives. Yet being a great father doesn’t just happen. It’s a conscious choice, writes Craig Wilkinson
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The day I used my printer to fix my dishwasher
Imagine a future where you can print anything from a toy to a prosthetic limb or a house in the country. Thanks to the magic of 3D printing that future is already here, says Adam Oxford
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What I learned about love & life from my unlucky break
Sometimes, life deals you a lousy hand. Or a broken foot. Luckily, there’s a lot you can learn about friendship, kindness, and amazing grace when you’re hobbling around in agony. By Linette Retief