Behind almost every single mother is a man who was an equal participant in the tango but chose to leave the dance floor when the music got difficult.
Opinion & Analysis
By Joyline Chiedza Basira
Dec. 30, 2025
As confirmed by Midlands police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, Madula was brutally murdered by her husband, Brighton Kahlanga.
Opinion & Analysis
By Joyline Chiedza Basira
Jan. 6, 2026
WHILE the nation is currently swept up in the excitement of Afcon and the whirlwind visit of global personality IShowSpeed, a darker trend has emerged beneath the surface of our trending hash tags.
Opinion & Analysis
By Joyline Chiedza Basira
Jan. 13, 2026
THE digital era is a double-edged sword; information is more accessible than ever, provided you know where to look.
Opinion & Analysis
By Joyline Chiedza Basira
Jan. 20, 2026
WOMEN’S lives and purposes have long been predetermined by rigid gender roles, designed, I assume, by those who benefit most from them.
Opinion & Analysis
By Joyline Chiedza Basira
Jan. 27, 2026
If a woman decides she cannot carry a pregnancy, why is her decision treated as a public crime rather than a private medical necessity? No one makes this choice lightly.
Opinion & Analysis
By Joyline Chiedza Basira
Feb. 3, 2026
WE often imagine patriarchy as a fortress guarded exclusively by men, its ramparts manned by those who benefit most from its hierarchy.
Opinion & Analysis
By Joyline Chiedza Basira
Feb. 10, 2026
THE case of Jeffrey Epstein has once again gripped the United States, reigniting uncomfortable conversations about power, privilege and sexual abuse.
Opinion & Analysis
By Joyline Chiedza Basira
Feb. 17, 2026
EVERYDAY, as I scroll through social media, I am met with a curated parade of “roora squads,” glamorous brides and celebratory lobola ceremonies.
Opinion & Analysis
By Joyline Chiedza Basira
Feb. 24, 2026
THE world felt heavy this week as the weight of distant conflict pressed upon our collective consciousness.
Opinion & Analysis
By Joyline Chiedza Basira
Mar. 3, 2026
AS we celebrate Women’s Month, it is important that we pause to recognise the strength, resilience and achievements of women in our communities.
Opinion & Analysis
By Joyline Chiedza Basira
Mar. 10, 2026
Yet, the social stigma remains lopsided, shielding men from the reality of their own physiology while leaving women to navigate the fallout alone.
Opinion & Analysis
By Joyline Chiedza Basira
Mar. 17, 2026
IN the past few days, our social media feeds have been dominated by the spectacular disintegration of a high-profile marriage.
Opinion & Analysis
By Joyline Chiedza Basira
Mar. 24, 2026