Battle of the sexes in ‘Idols’ 2018 finalé

Kabelo Chabalala|Published

The two Idols season 14 finalists can almost smell victory, but only one can come out victorious.

#TheKword | We do have sectors in our country that could aid the youth

Kabelo Chabalala|Published

To be a graduate and unemployed must be the most devastating thing any young, proud and bright (mostly black) young person can go through

Idols hard at work

Kabelo Chabalala|Published

Two contenders share their dreams and show highlights

#TheKword: Letting your light shine

Kabelo Chabalala|Published

"I honestly want to be and live an honest life to myself. I don?t want to play small anymore"

What the Global Citizen Festival will do for SA

Kabelo Chabalala|Published

Whether or not it continues, the truth is, those 70 000 out of 100 000 seats to see Beyonce would have pushed more young people to do things for the less fortunate. ...

Mama's boys, you must man up before tying the knot

Kabelo Chabalala|Published

To have a healthy marriage or healthy relationship, we have to be mama?s boys enough to let go of the unreasonable emotional attachment we have with our mothers. ...

Young South Africans, let’s travel and explore the world

Kabelo Chabalala|Published

Today, I?m in a different country, with a different time zone and the feeling is priceless.

Many of us have no clue what depression is about

Kabelo Chabalala|Published

Many people become instant experts on the matter of suicide, like we have the slightest clue of what it feels like to suffer from any form of mental illness.

Winnie is turning in her grave as ANC fails women again

Kabelo Chabalala|Published

Once again there was a lack of representation of women in the leadership elections held this weekend in two key provinces.

Pregnancy is not a ‘girls only’ issue

Kabelo Chabalala|Published

The boy child must be part of this important conversation if we are serious about combating teenage pregnancy.

Let's look at #MandelaDay differently this time

Kabelo Chabalala|Published

Forget the angry and destructive conversations because in essence this day is about social justice.

I am humbled and inspired to be part of Obama's 200

Kabelo Chabalala|Published

The Obama Foundation Leaders: African Programme couldn?t have come at a better time for me.

I had enough alcohol as a youngster to last me a lifetime

Kabelo Chabalala|Published

I am a teetotaller, but I must confess I don?t think it was entirely my choice to not drink. My grandfather orchestrated this.

Lets change the narrative and reclaim our glory as men

Kabelo Chabalala|Published

We should start building on what is positive in boys or men rather than to focus on what is wrong with them.

Let’s create a generation of present, active fathers

Kabelo Chabalala|Published

Being a responsible father is not about being liberal or non-liberal or about radicalism or conservatism. Being a responsible father is about justice.

Freedom, to the youth of our time, is free quality education

Kabelo Chabalala|Published

Let?s conscientise young people to build on their skill base through education and training to be marketable and employable.

I am hoping for more shoes for shivering schoolchildren

Kabelo Chabalala|Published

A pupil?s education journey starts with a pair of shoes and my #ShoeYourWayToSucess mission is to collect shoes for about 2 000 pupils.

Speak in his language and you'll speak to his heart

Kabelo Chabalala|Published

Until I can freely say what I want to say in any South African language without having to translate it or have it be lost in translation, I?m deprived of being African. ...

The hospital where I found my mental reset button

Kabelo Chabalala|Published

One of the many things I already miss about being at Denmar Specialist Psychiatric Hospital is Sister Portia and how she never sugar-coats the truth.

We have a men problem, not a women problem

Kabelo Chabalala|Published

The violence, the killings and the abuse that women are subjected to daily, all these things are done by us men.

Our nation needs to encourage its men to be real fathers

Kabelo Chabalala|Published

Part of a progressive constitution and democracy is to look at giving new fathers ample time to spend with their children.

Mama Winnie was the epitome of a black African feminist

Kabelo Chabalala|Published

All the stories since the announcement of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's death have been accounts of a strong black woman who refused to live in the shadow of a man. ...

At a daunting crossroads after second car accident

Kabelo Chabalala|Published

In my search for answers after two road accidents in five months, I'd be silly to ignore my African culture and traditions.

#EasterWeekend has lost its significance among the youth

Kabelo Chabalala|Published

Young people no longer see the importance of celebrating this sacred Christian holiday. Instead, they see it as an opportunity to gather, drink lots of alcohol and ...

Sho’t left into Sosh for nosh

Kabelo Chabalala|Published

Amid the hooting of taxis and buzz, Soshanguve?s diverse offerings will send foodies? taste buds into overdrive