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In a few weeks time we Christians will be once again remembering words attributed to our faith’s founder as he hung on a criminals’ cross outside Jerusalem about 2,000 years ago: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

This phrase, unusually recorded in Aramaic (and, therefore, biblical scholars argue more likely to be authentic), is a cry from a young human being feeling close to rejection, failure and death. It is a timely reminder of a significant experience recalled at Easter – that of abandonment.

Today there are many signs of being left behind: a recent national...

How men’s fashion is coming more like women’s.

The day has come where ‘hipster’, ‘gothic’ and ‘chav’ are all in the past and men’s fashion has had a revolution. It’s no longer the everyday typical suits nor the casual chord trousers on the weekend. Men like to portray a metrosexual look and the wardrobe is becoming more of an imperative object in life.

In the past women’s fashion has dominated shops with all the extravagant designs and excessive styles and the men’s department has either been upstairs, in the corner or non-existent. Now men have equal space in high street...

#1 – Work

A person’s job is often a constant source of stress in his/her life. People worry about many work related things such as being replaced, the company closing down or letting employees go, getting passed over for a promotion, pay cuts, etc. There is also the stress caused by taking on additional responsibilities. Even though work-related stress can be brought on by others, people often put more pressure on themselves.

#2 – Financial Stress

A large number of studies have shown that finances are the leading cause of stress in most people. Financial stress...

Sports has always had the great power to unite people no matter what race, religion, nationality, gender or social background they belong to. South Africa being one of the most diverse countries on the planet in terms of ethnicity, culture and geography has used the power of sports to unite its people together under one umbrella more than other countries. When it comes to The Proteas, Springboks or Bafana Bafana all South Africans unite to support their country against their opposition regardless of their race, religion or background. We fondly remember how passionate South Africans were...