Every year on the 9th of August we, as South Africans, celebrate National Women’s Day. This day commemorates the events of 9th August, 1956, in which more than 20 000 women of all races marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria, in protest against the country’s oppressive pass laws. This day recognises the strength and resilience of…
‘Heritage’ refers to both socio-cultural practices and physical objects such as buildings and items, that are handed down from one generation to the next. Examples of heritage practices can include language, songs, dress codes, recipes, stories and others. We all have a heritage and it can form a strong part of our identity as individuals….
Stephen King said, “Books are a uniquely portable magic.” Reading a book is like going on an adventure. It is an opportunity to travel through time, to see things through someone else’s eyes and to exist in another universe. Books provide us with knowledge and experiences without us having to go anywhere. The trick is persuading…
Introduction English is a versatile language that continues to change, evolve and adapt. Over time, it has crossed many borders and has not been restrained to one particular place or country. English words and phrases are constantly changing to reflect what is taking place in each society and to fulfil the needs of its users….
Safer Spaces: A Collaborative ImperativeIEB Life Orientation CAT A 2022) The CAT A assessments have been designed to discover current issues and to engage in conversations that are often challenging and controversial. They aim to unpack the impact that these challenges currently have, as well as the impact in the future if nothing changes….
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What is cognitive dissonance? Cognitive dissonance “refers to the mental conflict that occurs when your beliefs or assumptions are contradicted by new information. The unease or tension that the conflict arouses in people is relieved by one of the several defensive manoeuvres: they reject, explain away, or avoid the new information; persuade themselves that no…
Cancel culture: Refers to “the popular practice of withdrawing support for (cancelling) public figures and companies after they have done or said something considered objectionable or offensive. Cancel culture is generally discussed as being performed on social media in the form of group shaming.”1 Cancel culture has become a trend on social media. The concept has…
What are emotions? The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on our lives, forcing us to face challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming, and stimulate strong emotions in us. From constant changes in the way we experience life outside our homes, to never knowing if we will need to isolate for 10 days after…
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