Numbers define reality. The count of protons, neutrons and electrons in an atom determines what element it is; the tally of bricks in a bridge decides if it spans a creek or the Nile; the sum of your ...

In a shocking case of corporal punishment, a Gauteng teacher accused of assaulting a Grade 11 pupil at Tetelo Secondary School in Protea North, Soweto, was released on bail on Wednesday. Mpho ...

Starting when I was about six years old, I was molested by someone I thought I could trust. I didn’t tell a soul until I was well into my 20s. I stayed quiet for lots of reasons — mostly shame — but ...

Do you ever feel stuck between adding more words and keeping your writing clear and engaging? Many bloggers face this challenge. A blog post that meets word count targets but feels repetitive or ...

I certainly understand why many wonderful people hate religion. I know intelligent and compassionate people who use the word “religion” as a synonym for superstition, hierarchy and every form of ...

Instagram is testing out replacing "following" counts with "friends" counts. What's a friend, according to Instagram? Glad you asked. It's someone who follows you back. Meta confirmed to Business ...

After yet another year of high-profile news stories and internet trends, Merriam-Webster has chosen one word to sum up 2025: “slop.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ...

You may think you have an impressive vocabulary, but it’s about time to put that confidence to the test. This vocabulary quiz has 26 smart words – from ‘besotted’ to ‘facetious’, from ‘quintessential’ ...