Elevating storytellers in the diaspora
When it comes to issues of embracing our own Arts and impacting the African discourse many people claim to be conscious, concerned and active citizens but very few actually decide to get up and do something about it. Mandisa Makwakwa Masokameng is one of those people that are doing wonders...
Reggie Ndlovu: the voice behind the action
Ever found yourself watching an average or below par football match on TV but still had the urge to stay tuned? Well, it does happen and the reason behind that is simple yet not so obvious. You do get those sports commentators who have ‘that ting’ which keeps you hooked...
Spicing up the food industry
The challenges that come with running one’s business are endless. They vary in their nature and magnitude. Imagine losing your number one supporter in the form of your father soon after venturing into your own space within entrepreneurship. That is the story of Phindile Zama from Pietermaritzburg. She lost her...
The rise of the young and gifted Black child
We have all heard the phrase ‘Young, Gifted and Black’ thanks to the epic song of the same name by Nina Simone. And I’d like to reiterate those words here because clearly they’re not being said often enough in daily dialogue, conversations, even monologues. The monologues we say to ourselves...
The sun has set
The Sun has set and now dusk settles Setting sombre scenes of solitude as they remotely move The Sun has set, taking with it – warmth and light Leaving loud lamentations that bring forth heavy floods Permeating the ground Withering the only thing they have left – THEIR ROOTS! The...
Giving future champions a fair chance
There are many people in this world who love children and the idea of having them around but it’s not all of those people who passionately enjoy working with them. For the Sisonke Surf Club it is really a special case when it comes to their love for children. They...
Challenging the finances status quo
Living in a world where African people were never allowed to be financially literate or independent, it is pleasing to see a young woman taking on a field that is historically foreign to most of us. Zoh Manqele is the founder of ZLM Accounting Solutions and she’s running the business...
School shoes initiative
The assumption that one has to be financially loaded in order to help the poor people in our communities is not only false but it is also hindering the development of society. These are the words of Mphilisi Vusi Ntabende Phili. Since the year 2012 Mr Phili has been going...