5 Mid Mornings

When it comes to voting, the proportion of voters aged 18-19 was relatively high, reaching 69% in 2011 and 71% in 2016 and 2021, indicating consistency in participation among this age cohort. Similarly, declines were also noted in the 20 - 29 and 30-39 age groups. In particular, voter participation in the 20-29 age group fell from 49% in 2011 to only 35% in 2021. This indicates a diminishing interest in electoral participation among this age cohort. 

In the 2024 National Election, percentage turnout (voters registered to those who voted) averaged on 48,5% in ages 20-39. Most committed age group to voting seems to be age 70-79 with 82% of those registered making it to the polls. 

How far is too far to plan a holiday? 

Have you heard of people planning their holidays two years in advance? And not just booking dates. Like the full itinerary. 2 FULL YEARS!

Are we judging the women who want to prioritise family over career?

After so long for fighting for the right for women to pursue careers without judgement, more and more we see the “tradwife” trend popping up on our screens.  Some women are saying that they prefer to stay at home, cook and raise children. This has been met with divided debates online. 

Similarly to how women were judged for pursuing careers, it now feels they are being judged for not. Is any of this amount of scrutiny given to a man? 

Italy is looking for volunteers to live in the Italian Alps for one month, all expenses paid. BUT, you have researchers monitoring you every day. 

Thabo Mokoena reps the Ndofaya Arts and Culture Company speaking on the programmes offered by the organisation and how the youth can benefit from the NACC. We also get an understanding of what it takes to host the organisation's workshops and what needs the organisation addresses in the community.

Researchers have claimed that drinking a can of fizzy drink could take 12 minutes off your life, while eating a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes. Karabo and Yonaka unpack the science behind thes eye-catching claims, question how researchers even calculate them, and ask whether findings like these are enough to make people rethink their favourite foods.

Ariana Grande has spoken before about the intense scrutiny she’s faced over her appearance, and in recent months there has been renewed conversation online about how thin she looks. Now, after wrapping up this chapter of her career, she’s said she’ll be stepping back from the spotlight for a while. It raises an important question: when does concern become harmful speculation?

It’s okay to say someone looks different, but none of us knows what’s happening in their personal life or health.

There are many reasons someone’s body can change, stress, medication, illness, grief, genetics, lifestyle changes, and it’s not our place to diagnose someone from photos.

If someone is struggling, thousands of strangers analysing their body probably isn’t helpful.

Have we normalised commenting on people’s bodies too much? Whether someone gains weight or loses it, why do we feel entitled to an explanation?