We always have a choice; to either focus on everything that is wrong with us and with the world, or to consciously rise above our limitations and go for what we want against all odds. If you are in need some inspiration today you have to watch this video about Xatyiswa who has honestly overcome … Continue reading
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#MenAreTrash – STEALTHING
Stealthing is a practice where men secretly remove or damage condoms without their partners’ knowledge. Continue reading
December plans: Abantu Book Festival
We are well into November and naturally December plans need to be finalized. In case you still don’t know what to do between the 7th and 10th of December here is one great idea. The Abantu Book Festival. The day events are held at the Eyethu Lifestyle Centre in Mofolo, and the night sessions at … Continue reading
Black Communities and Mental Health
Historically, communities of color experience unique and considerable challenges in accessing mental health services. However we always seem to dust it under the carpet. Here are some shocking facts that we need to realize. According to the US HHS Office of Minority Health: Adult Black Americans are 20 percent more likely to report serious psychological distress than … Continue reading
Women you should know: Winnie Mandela
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 the minister of the Transkei Governments’ Forestry and Agriculture Department during Kaizer Matanzima’s rule. Her mother, Nomathamsanqa Mzaidume … Continue reading
Women you should know : Justice Leona Valerie Theron
South Africa has a new Constitutional Court Judge and she is great! Here is a quick run down on the lady at one of the highest seats in the country. The 51-year-old graduated with a BA and LLB degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in 1987 and 1989 respectively. Later, in 1990, she bagged … Continue reading
Black Communities and Mental Health
Historically, communities of color experience unique and considerable challenges in accessing mental health services. However we always seem to dust it under the carpet. Here are some shocking facts that we need to realize. According to the US HHS Office of Minority Health: Adult Black Americans are 20 percent more likely to report serious psychological distress than … Continue reading
#MenAreTrash – STEALTHING
Stealthing is a practice where men secretly remove or damage condoms without their partners’ knowledge. Continue reading
Guest post : To have and to Let Go
Sunday afternoon, my mother’s kitchen Johannesburg South This is officially my first post as a married woman. Yes, me, I am married. Two weeks ago a pastor, who made a beautiful speech that involved Jungian theory, married my now husband and me. It’s still a bit dreamlike in my head but here is where I … Continue reading
SA Fashion Week Recap: Day 3
We are halfway through #SAFW2017! Today showcased the household fashion brands we’ve come to love and adore. Nothing short of amazing designs from Sun Goddess and JJ Schoeman. Here are our favorite looks. Erre Somerset Jane Vintage Zionist Chu Yan JJ Schoeman Sun Goddess Atelier Dajee EKTA Loayo Art and Creations All photos are courtesy … Continue reading
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