s naicker

Joined March 2024

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Writer and entrepreneur. I focus on self-help, travel, business, entrepreneurship, health and fitness.

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Formula 1 Drivers Are Overpaid
Formula 1 is often described as the pinnacle of motorsport - a glamorous world where drivers are celebrated as superheroes and earn millions. Fans worship their lightning reflexes, car control, and ability to handle speeds that most of us can't even dream of reaching.
By s naicker5 months ago in Critique
When the System Stops Working
There’s a growing sense of fatigue in South Africa that’s hard to ignore. It’s not just about power cuts, dry taps, or broken roads anymore. It’s deeper than that. It’s a feeling that the systems we’re supposed to rely on — for electricity, water, healthcare, safety — have slowly started failing us. And in that quiet collapse, the everyday citizen is left picking up the pieces.
By s naicker8 months ago in Humans
Don’t Forget Where You Came From: The Power of Staying True to Your Voice
Today, I watched a talk show interview that stayed with me long after the screen went dark. The guest—someone I’ve admired for a while—spoke confidently and with grace. But something felt different. Her voice, once familiar and rooted in a particular accent I used to relate to, now sounded… polished. Neutral. Almost unrecognizable. It wasn’t the message she shared that caught my attention—it was how she said it. Her accent, once rich with the tone of home, had disappeared.
By s naicker9 months ago in Humans
Freedom Day Reflections: Listening, Feeling, and Wondering
This morning, like many South Africans, I turned on the television to listen to the Deputy President's Freedom Day address.
By s naicker9 months ago in Humans
When the People Who Once Marched for Us Nearly Turned Against Us
When I first heard the news that South Africa’s proposed VAT increase—planned for the 1st of May 2025—had been halted, I didn’t feel joy. I felt relief. A quiet, tired kind of relief that settles deep in the chest. For millions of South Africans, this was more than a policy shift—it was a lifeline.
By s naicker9 months ago in Humans
Why I Decided to Study Law
I never imagined myself studying law. There were days I wasn’t sure I’d study anything at all. Life, for me, didn’t follow a neat and tidy path—it twisted and turned, sometimes pulling me into deep waters where breathing felt like a luxury. But somehow, through all of it, I kept surfacing. It was during those moments, when I’d barely caught my breath, that the thought of law first called to me.
By s naicker9 months ago in Motivation
The Price of Survival
On May 1st, 2025, a quiet shift will echo through the aisles of supermarkets, township spaza shops, and corner cafés. It won’t come with fireworks or loud debates. But its consequences will ripple through kitchens, bank accounts, and hearts across South Africa. That shift is the increase in Value-Added Tax (VAT)—a seemingly minor percentage change that will leave a major wound in the lives of the already-struggling.
By s naicker9 months ago in Humans
How I Finally Got My Social Media Strategy Under Control Without Losing My Mind
If you’re anything like me, keeping up with social media can feel like a never-ending battle. Between my travel blog, wellness content, and everyday life, managing multiple social platforms was exhausting. I used to post whenever I could, but more often than not, days would go by without a single update. It wasn’t that I didn’t care about staying active online—I just couldn’t seem to find the time or energy.
By s naickerabout a year ago in FYI
My Night Out in Amsterdam
I loved my adventures and experiences in Amsterdam. Amsterdam is known for its liberal attitude towards weed. I wanted to get the full experience of Amsterdam so my girlfriend at the time and I decided to try weed.
By s naickerabout a year ago in FYI
Why Planning Your Holiday Early Makes All the Difference
A few years ago, I didn’t think much about planning holidays ahead of time. I believed that spontaneous trips would always work out, and in some cases, they did. But after a few stressful experiences—like struggling to find accommodations and paying higher prices than necessary—I realized I needed to change my approach. That’s when I started planning my holidays early, and the difference has been incredible.
By s naickerabout a year ago in Education
The Surprising Lessons I’ve Learned from Cycling
I have always loved cycling. I started cycling on a mountain bike then switched to a proper road bike about a year later.
By s naickerabout a year ago in Motivation
Delightfully Crunchy Oat Biscuits
When planning a road trip or weekend away, packing the right snacks can make a big difference. It can be tempting to pack unhealthy crisps or candy bars, however, looking at healthier options like these homemade crunchy oat biscuits can work out more cost effective.
By s naickerabout a year ago in FYI

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Formula 1 Drivers Are Overpaid

When the System Stops Working

Don’t Forget Where You Came From: The Power of Staying True to Your Voice

Freedom Day Reflections: Listening, Feeling, and Wondering

When the People Who Once Marched for Us Nearly Turned Against Us

Why I Decided to Study Law

The Price of Survival

How I Finally Got My Social Media Strategy Under Control Without Losing My Mind

My Night Out in Amsterdam

Why Planning Your Holiday Early Makes All the Difference

The Surprising Lessons I’ve Learned from Cycling

Delightfully Crunchy Oat Biscuits

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