Lifestyle

Finding like-minded artists to partner with may be a formidable process for some, but for ‘’The Collective’ trio they got their perfect fit. Producer CHEDDA BEATS (Brian Metsing)…
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5-year-old, Orefile Mogorosi is currently raising funds for school shoes which she will be donating to primary school learners in Kimberley. She intends to hand over boxes of…
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The 9th aids conference took place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban from the 11-13th of June. The conference highlighted the best practices to…
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Tshegofatso Chifokoyo, Founder of the Live, Love, Believe Non-Profit Organisation are set to host the first Career Expo in Barkly West on the 11th and 12th of July. The event will…
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Solomon Star speaks to a North West, Taung born author on his new book, called; Bana ba Mpa which originates from a Setswana idiom and can be translated as “brotherhood”. He runs…
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The thought of reading and running may seem rather strange to most but not for the advocate who is on a mission to promote reading in society. Advocate Marukgwane Tshiamo…
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A catastrophic breakup can feel like the end of the world. Even a clean, easy break can take your heart along with it. That's why it's hard to stay friends with an ex. It doesn't…
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We spend a considerable amount of time in the office every week, which makes it easy for vulnerable employees to fall prey to germs. The workplace is an easy place for germs to…
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Solomon Star has a Q & A with 25 year old, Kimberley born star, Lucille Slade. Lucille has a BA Degree in Life Performance and alongside being a singer she is also an actress.…
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Ubuntu (humanity) and umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu (a person is a person because of others), forms the very essence of African culture. In some cultures in the olden days, the first…
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Sihle Bolani was born in Durban and spent most of her life in Johannesburg. She was raised by a single mom and continuous education and growth has been the running theme of her…
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By Faith Chabalala The Standard Bank Top Women is South Africa’s leading gender empowerment brand, it celebrates organisations that prioritise gender empowerment. What was…
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The K & L Prize for African Literature, which is in its first year, has awarded the best piece of unpublished short fiction by an African. It considers short stories between…
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If you don’t teach your kids how to manage money, somebody else will. And that’s not a risk you want to take. We’ll show you how to give your kids the head start you wish you had…
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The Solomon Star had the privilege of attending Mr Donavan Jacobs 80th birthday party on the 18th May where Sophia town was the theme. The guests showed up dressed to the nines,…
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Ek het sommer klaar geweet vandag gaan nie my dag wees nie. Ek het reeds dik naar opgestaan want ek wil nog bietjie die wingerdgriep afgelê het, mens moet mos die dag voor ʼn public…
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There are few things that beat the beauty of a crisp and clear sunrise, unpolluted with natural colours equivalent to that of these days’ Instagram filters. The Northern Cape…
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As part of the School of Humanities faculty’s Seminar Series, Sol Plaatje University hosted Dr Brian Willian in the Humanities seminar room, speaking on the novel Mhudi by…
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You walk around with your shoulders back, head held high, and a smile on your face. To the outside world, you couldn't be happier. Everything seems to be going your way; your job…
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Ek was al een keer in my liefde verlaat. Nee, rêrig. Ten spyte van al my pogings om ʼn feministiese mannehater te wees. Ten spyte van al die oorgroot jeans en mannerige hairstyles.…
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Ah, election season. When the names of candidates constantly pour from every media outlet like a political monsoon and no matter how strong our umbrella, we still manage to get…
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On the 25th of April, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) hosted the book launch of “Before there was us” by actress, producer, screen playwright and author, Mokopi Shale. The evening was…
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Hanna Krappies is die antie wat op die hoek in Pointsetia bly. Of as jy die directions na haar huis toe by die jum boy hoor sal hy uitsteek “die antie wat langs die pienk huis bly…
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We’re frequently in a situation in which someone is way more into you than you are into them. It can be so frustrating, especially if you’re one of those people who hate…
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Yep, it’s that time of year. The days are becoming shorter, the nights are longer, carbohydrates all of a sudden seem irresistible and the uggs and winter woollies are being…
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