i am sorry but the militarisation of townships is the laziest answer to our widespread extortion and gang related violence. COVID taught us the army does not understand and differentiate between different scopes of force. poor unarmed persons are going to be casualties.

"Many of “Western Civilization’s” alleged achievements–for instance, the conquest of political liberties–were not handed down to us, as if through a legal transaction, by qualified representatives of the “Western Spirit.” Far from it, most of “the West’s” celebrated gains,

third week of Vetkoek with all the scratches to show for it 🫰🏿

Today marks Toni Morrison's 95th birthday. I have two favourite reads by her: Sula and Song of Solomon. 📸: Jean-Christian Bourcart

A compelling read - strong early contender for one of the best books of 26.

“What are the tyrannies you swallow day by day and attempt to make your own, until you will sicken and die of them, still in silence? We have been socialized to respect fear more than our own need for language.” Audre Lorde was born on this day in 1934

I’ve watched both shows in the last few weeks and I highly recommend you going to watch!

It's officially Ramadan in South Africa. Ramadan Mubarak Folks. A blessed Ash Wednesday to those who observe Lent. May our fasts come with the blessings that we are praying for❤️❤️❤️

Universities all over the world have teaching staff from every corner of the globe. My favourite lecturer, University of Westminster, was from Iran. And yes, he taught a seminar on Iran. Another VERY popular lecturer was a South African who taught the Gender and IR module. The number of

Happy birthday to the talented Sam Reid!

The Real Ones Show recreating the Zack Fox interviewed by his lookalike should be an automatic hit tbh youtube.com/watch?v=m9tU2w…

Instead of flogging a dead horse, underappreciated aesthetes of yore chose to paint living ones instead. #YearOfHorse #CulturalJourney bit.ly/46IlGZG

In high school, I was the only openly gay learner out of 1,000. When two learners came out, people suddenly thought there were “too many gays.” 3/1,000 is less than 1%, yet it felt like the whole school was suddenly “infested” with homosexuality. Bigots don’t care about numbers!

just watched this video of Thandi Ntuli and band performing a cover of Little Dragon’s Twice into Busi Mhlongo’s Yehlisan’uMoya at The Orbit yoohhh 🙇🏾‍♀️😭🤲🏾❤️‍🔥 vt.tiktok.com/ZSmftCPBw/

hearing that jazz cover of twice by little dragon has actually sent me into a sad song spiral

I don't like it when people use misogynist slang. You are not "mogging" anyone or "maxxing" anything. You're easily led and are copying people whose views I mainly consider through the bifocal lenses of suspicion and contempt.

Growing up I always loved the T-shirts with logos on or pictures someone like Willow would always wear or maybe Peyton from One tree Hill. I wanted to be the girl with the cool T-shirts. And I must say, adult Reeves is making kid Reeves’ dream come true one delivery at a time ❣️