The Little Things

A real look at money struggles and why ending your life is not the answer. If you are here, maybe life feels too heavy right now. The rent is due.…

I always say living with Afro hair is like having a crown with personality. Some days it shines, some days it sulks, and other days it just refuses to listen.…

When you live in a house full of natural hair like mine, you quickly realize that Afro hair care isn’t a one-size-fits-all deal. Between my two daughters, my niece, and…

There’s one thing that infuriates me beyond words—when people refuse to address me correctly. I am Lelo Klaas, and nothing else. Not “both.” Not “ladies.” Not some generic placeholder that erases my identity. Just…

I feel so sad. My heart is heavy. I worked hard to save money for a business that would help me make extra income. I was excited. I was ready…

That dreaded time of year when every sniffle, cough, and sneeze feels like a ticking time bomb. And yet, some people still drag themselves to the office, hacking away like…

I don’t know how other communities do it, but in the Black community, funerals are a full production. They are emotional, yes, but they are also stressful and expensive. From…

Great news for motorists: petrol prices have decreased by about 4 cents per litre for both 93 and 95 octane, effective from 2–3 September 2025. And let me tell you…

I have a bone to pick with Standard Bank and Capitec Bank. These are institutions we trust to protect our hard-earned money, yet my recent experience has left me feeling…

Life doesn’t come with a manual. Most of us are just figuring it out as we go, doing the best we can with what we have. It’s so easy to…