Ten reasons SA doesn’t suck right now – November edition
November has been one helluva month, and most of us are looking forward to recovering over December. The Fees Commission released its disappointing results,...
Six SA organisations fighting gender-based violence
Gender-based violence is a mammoth problem in South Africa, but there are small organisations all around South Africa working tirelessly to tackle it. At...
Strike a Rock: How women are leading the community in Marikana
The women of Marikana have to fight daily to exist in their society where they face a barrage of issues.
A documentary called Strike a...
Sisonke Msimang on Always Another Country, rape culture and #MeToo
Conversations about the prevalence of sexual violence have been at the forefront of conversation in recent weeks with the #MeToo movement. This month, writer...
“I mostly write about love, jazz and black women”
Writers and poets find inspiration in different things, including life experiences and background. American-born writer and poet, Myesha Jenkins (69) finds hers in jazz...
“I’ve seen black men fight for white women in a way...
Currently enrolled at New York City University, 22-year-old Bronx-born writer and performer, Crystal Valentine's work is inspired by intersectionality. Speaking at the 21st edition...
How my writing explores black women as they navigate the world
The University of KwaZulu-Natal is hosting the 21st Poetry Africa Festival. The five-day event presents a line up of celebrated poets from across the...
New comedy series about African women aims to redefine blackness
Sqúad is a comedy series created by filmmaker Helena Morgane that is described as a ‘melanated’ comedy. It tells the story of a group...
Less judgement, more action is needed on female genital mutilation
Despite the dangers and growing opposition to the practice, female genital mutilation (FGM) persists across the world. According to the World Health Organisation, over...
For student architects, mentorship and experience is key
Monday, 2 October, marked the World Architecture Day. This year, the city of eThekwini’s Umkhumbane Cultural and Heritage Museum won a prestigious Africa Architecture...
Redi Tlhabi’s Khwezi is an indictment on patriarchy and sexual violence...
Fezekile Ntsukela Kuzwayo breathes within the pages of journalist Redi Tlhabi's new book, Khwezi, which tells the story of the woman who accused Jacob...
New York City shows some love for Ndebele artist Esther Mahlangu
Right now, New Yorkers are walking across a giant Ndebele-inspired mural that’s been painted across a two-lane road in Tribeca.
The mural, painted by American...
Toya Delazy spills the tea on voicing the first black Powerpuff...
If you haven’t heard about it yet, Cartoon Network has a brand new Powerpuff Girl, who is black and voiced by none other than...
Five woke influencers you should be following
Influence marketing isn’t just about advertising a particular brand. Some individuals who have used this platform to shed light on social issues and help...
Dear deputy president, we are not shields in your political battles
In a letter to deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa, Gaopalelwe Phalaetsile reflects on the ways in which *womxn end up as collateral damage when men...
Girl Power: Why Netball Is The Sport To Watch In South...
Netball in South Africa has been growing in popularity over the past few decades. Even though the national team, the Spar Proteas, is ranked...
A love letter to the single mother and the anarchy of...
Naledi Yaziyo reflects on the joy of the chaos that came with growing up in a single-mother household.
"Hush, your father is sleeping!"
"I don't know,...
It’s time to hold the state accountable for violence against women
With the exception of couple of men, about 50 women gathered at the Hlanganisa Institute for Development in Southern Africa (HiDSA) in Parktown on...
Life as a single mother: “You have to sacrifice a lot”
South Africa is a nation of children raised by single mothers. Research has shown that 60% of South African children have absent fathers. The...
Five women’s rights campaigns you need to support
Women's Month is about commemorating the queens among us and fighting for the equality women deserve. To celebrate the work women are doing to...
