Mantle insights

  As I sit to write this, my heart is heavy with sorrow over the alarming and preventable deaths of young children in our communities. Recently, we have seen a tragic rise in cases of children falling ill or losing their lives after consuming unsafe food purchased from spaza shops, particularly those operated by Pakistani nationals. These incidents have devastated families and communities, sparking grief, anger, and a wave of concern about food safety and accountability. To witness innocent lives cut short in this manner is profoundly heartbreaking. Every child’s life is precious, and the idea that these deaths could have been avoided makes the pain even sharper. But while we demand justice and stricter regulations to prevent such tragedies, we must also take a moment to consider the larger context - the lives of those who run these shops and the circumstances that brought them here. The Tragedies: Stories That Shake Us All. Young children, excited about a snack or drink, fell ill ...

Welcome to my very first blog! I’m thrilled to start this journey and even more excited to dive into a topic that’s close to my heart. This week, I want to talk about something that impacts us all deeply: the role of women in leadership and why it's essential for more women to dare to step up and take the lead. Before diving in, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to my loved ones. Thank you for supporting me through every step of this process—from the spark of an idea to the execution of this blog. And to everyone who helped me brainstorm and finally choose a name, your encouragement means the world. This blog is as much a result of your support as it is my own work. As someone who has taken on numerous leadership roles in my university years—as a departmental representative, chairperson of the debate society, secretary for UNICEF, deputy president for a book club, and class representative for two consecutive years—I have seen firsthand the importance of diverse voices in lea...