Magona is one of many internationally prominent South African writers whose work is informed by her experience of impoverishment, femininity, resistance to subjugation and being a domestic worker. Continue reading
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Restaurant review: Sumting Fresh
If you are looking for affordable street gourmet food in South Africa, this restaurant is certainly the place to be. We were there and have to share the experience! Sumting Fresh is a street style restaurant that treated bloggers to a tasting at their restaurant reboot in Johannesburg, South Africa. The meals were certainly tasty … Continue reading
STRIVING WITH VITILIGO: LELETI KHUMALO
Leleti Khumalo, best known for her role as the South African film Sarafina (1992) has not only pioneered as an actress but also an activist for the skin condition vitiligo.The actress discovered that she had the condition at the age of 24 and has not allowed it to deter her success. Vitiligo is a skin … Continue reading
A short documentary on Winnie Mandela
With the events of her funeral this weekend we have to share this short documentary on her life. Take a look: Continue reading
SAFW SS18 | DAY 2 IN PICTURES
We have all the pictures from last night and have picked our fav for you. Take a look! BEACHCULT SPRING | SUMMER 2018 JUDITH-ATELIER SPRING | SUMMER 2018 HELON MELON SPRING | SUMMER 2018 ERRE SPRING | SUMMER 2018 AMANDA LAIRD CHERRY SPRING | SUMMER 2018 MANTSHO SPRING | SUMMER 2018 … Continue reading
DAY TWO RECAP : #SAFW – CHUNKY WOOLS AND AFRICAN FINESS
Day two fashion week kicked off with a beach flair and African print. Designers gave the audience bright colors against solid primary colors. The stand out collections came from DUT with their Rise of The Oxx line. This experimental collection included chunky woolen cardigans in the classic greys and whites as well as exhibiting some … Continue reading
Women you should know: Winnie Mandela
In honor of her passing we are sharing this previously posted article. Rest in eternal Power Mama. Nomzamo Winifred Zanyiwe Madikizela was born, the fifth of nine children, in the village of Mbongweni, Bizana, in the Transkei on 26 September 1936. During her infant years her father, Columbus, was a local history teacher. In later years he was … Continue reading
An Ode to natural hair
This lyrical stanza written and recited by @andymkosi glorifies the South African natural and we love it. Take a look here. Sourced from Facebook Continue reading
AfroPunk Jo’burg: The ups & downs
So Afropunk finally landed in South Africa with the promise of bringing Solange, Anderson Paak, King Tha, Laura Mvula and many other artists together for a magical weekend. We unfortunately didn’t get Solange but we still had a party at Constitutional Hill which houses the highest court of South Africa. There was rain which caused a … Continue reading
{VIDEO} Boxing Gogo’s
We love this gran’s journey to a healthier lifestyle. At 75, Gogo Zodwa proves that you’re never too old to learn Have a watch and feel good this weekend. Some more of her fellow grans also got in on the action. Continue reading
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