Fashioning Modern Africanism

Fight human trafficking with Reebok Reebok South Africa (Reebok SA) pledges 10% of its August revenue to The Salvation Army of Southern Africa to help tackle human trafficking. Johannesburg, 06 August 2019 - Reebok SA as part of its Women’s Month corporate citizen initiatives, has partnered with The Salvation Army Southern Africa, to create awareness of the crime that is human trafficking, and ensuring that South Africans are made aware of the alarming statistics present in the country. Motivated by money, human trafficking can be described as the modern-day form of slavery.   The 2016 Global Slavery Index estimates 248,700 people live in conditions of modern slavery in South Africa. However, numbers and statistics are a superficial way of trying to understand the seriousness and complexity of the issue. In South Africa the increase, especially in the sex trade is a part of a ripple effect of poverty, racism, unemployment, inequality and most importantly education.

Johannesburg, South Africa – Prolific actors and rape survivors come together to turn their tragedies into a play titled VOICES and to tell their stories of sorrow to victory. Closing off this year’s Woman’s Month on a high note, Ntsiki Dzume (36), Nomaxabiso Rose Mondi (33), Vumisipho Mondi (19), Musa Gebuza (21), Mamosedi Moloi (26), Zachi Lucia (36) and Rachell Pretorius (25) aim to be the voice of the mum women in South African Women who are and or have been victims of sexual assault. Written by mother and daughter; Nomaxabiso Rose Mondi and Vumisipho Mbondi both acting in the play and directed by Sakhile Ziyanda the cast believe that “VOICES will be a safe space to truly express a range of emotions. “The play will be cathartic to those living in emotional shame and dealing with the emotional turmoil of rape,” says Bhele. Mentored by veteran actor and writer JERRY MOFOKENG, the actors dig deep into their experiences to help others to heal. Mofokeng says being part of a

A radiant Zozibini Tunzi, who comes from the Eastern Cape and now lives in Cape Town, woke up this weekend as Miss South Africa 2019 to a busy schedule. Aside from a round of media interviews she also received jewellery and got to meet delighted young fans. This week she moves into her new apartment and receives the key to her car and begins a new chapter in her life.  Tunzi is pictured with young fan Alexis Dickson, aged7, from Pretoria. Pic by Yolanda van der Stoep The 25-year-old public relations graduate from Tsolo in the Eastern Cape, and now resident in Cape Town, will receive R1-million in cash as well as a further R2 million worth of sponsorships and prizes, including the use of a luxury Sandton apartment and a Mercedes-Benz cabriolet for a year. In her Miss South Africa acceptance speech, an emotional Tunzi said: “For as long as I can remember, I always knew that I had to do something extraordinary with my life. I knew that to live a fulfilling life I h

Ladies and Gents Christopher Francis "Frank" Ocean turned 30 on Friday the 27th of October. Frank and his BFF Tyler, The Creator celebrated in style by throwing a Drag-ball themed party inspired by the 1990 Documentary film "Paris is burning" about New York City's golden age of drag parties. Who would of thought Frank could rock pink sparkly leggings and parade voguing for high score.  Alongside him was not only his bff  Tyler, The Creator. It was reported that SZA, Dashaun Wesley Brad Pitt and the popular drag queen Gia Gunn were among other stars in attendance. The Ocean blew out candles on an Eiffel Tower-shaped birthday cake. Look at that glow on frank's flawless skin Footage from the party hit social media over the weekend, and you can see some of the footage below.

Last night was lit. Before I dozed off, i went on the gram just to browse. Only to find your fave live streaming and boi was it lit. yasss! He was so overwhelmed with love and best wishes. He announced that he was actually live streaming the countdown to the release of his new single. And was I ready? I'm listening to " Too Good At Goodbyes-Sam Smith ". Let's enjoy music on JOOX! https://goo.gl/Go3M1r (#JOOX)

             L esbian           G ay         B isexual           T ransgender           I ntersex Hello babies! its been a minute. Hope y'all are majabs ( majabajaba) hehehe remind me later to tell you more about majabs. A few weeks back a close friend of mine was invited to a mother's day event which was supposed to happen on Saturday the 13th of May but due to other reasons the event was cancelled. We were so excited and happy because my friend's speech was prepared by yours truly here. I prepared a speech for my dear friend to address mothers about issues that their children deals with on a daily basis especially the LGBTI community. Just like raising any normal child, as parent you're able to pick up the signs and attributes that identifies your child as either gay, bisexual or transgender. As part of the LGBTI community it was very important for me to also prepare a brochure to hand out to the mothers that were going to attend the event. As always, I t

I was at work, round about tea time as I usually take coffee while listening to my daily dose of 10 o'clock on the popular commercial station in Mzansi. There was a banger hit single of the long anticipated #Rhis what was suppose to be #R8 and I was jamming to the airwaves in my earphones while working. Boy was I sold? and that's how I got hooked. I've always been Rihanna's fan, not only of her music but her strong personality and attitude. I love how she present herself. Rhi is one of the misunderstood pop icon, most people love to hate her because for them, its looks so cool to criticise her and it makes them feel like they belong to a certain #groupie. I went online to find out more about the album. Only to find one of my Facebook friends had shared a link to what looks like a full #Anti album and I just clicked out of curiosity. BOOM  and after a few minutes I had a full album. you should have seen the excitement on my face as I was jamming the rest of the day i

Dear Self , the world see you looking in the mirror, images of you getting much clearer. I wrote a letter just to better my soul, if I don't express it, then forever I'll hold it inside. I'm from a side where we are free spirited, expressing ourselves in the hood played fatherly role. My story, like yours got to be told. Trying to make it from a hood to a godlier role. It's never too early to face yourself in the mirror and start reflecting on yourself. Be ready for evolution. Be that change YOU want to be. Black child do not be discouraged  by the noise of the roaring lion, that's all it knows. Do not rob the world the best of you. It isn’t about how much sense you make, it is about how compelling you are. Life is too short to be bitter and angry over things that you cannot change. Black child refuse to become a victim of circumstance. 'Hearts rebuilt from hope resurrect dreams killed by hate.' Diversity is an aspect of human existence t

Dear Fellas I just want to thank God, to God be the glory. Today is the day of salvation. I made a promise to someone that I need to keep. I surrender all to the mighty one. I hope you all are in the best of healthy spirit. As for me, lol what could I say, I guess God has a sense of humour. So much has happened over these last couple of months, it’s been crazy but all to the good though, you know. It’s a new season, oh yeah. Man God is been so good to me sometimes I can’t even understand, and after all I did throughout my life, he never gave up on me. If that isn’t love, I don’t know what is. God is good and he is faithful. All I’m trying to say is, God doesn’t care about what you’ve done in the past, what you in the middle of right now. He just want you to come as you are, no matter how ugly you think your life is. The bible says “what causes a man to gain the whole world, then lose his soul” ok babies I love you like Sunday mornings. I just don’t want you to lose you

Li'rOme!: LETTER TO MY YOUNGER SELF : I was once a child, life was full of joy and happy moments. Growing up was never easy, ...