I do not dream of labour. That’s become the common refrain in conversations about work, where people still dare to ask “what is your dream job?” What used to be an exciting question, prompting you to imagine the endless possibilities that were believed to come with being grown-up, being good at something, and being inContinue reading “Hardly Working”
Category Archives: Rants and Feelings
This moment
What does it mean to live in the moment? Last March, when the ability to make plans was taken away from us, there was a lot of noise online about appreciating what we have, being mindful of where we are and being grateful for “the now”. With the article in front of it, just likeContinue reading “This moment”
The answer is “bread”
Remember March and April 2020, when everyone who had access to an oven was baking sourdough bread? I didn’t, because baking bread is intimidating and I didn’t have the energy for a science experiment. But people seemed to really be enjoying themselves. Everyone found a new project to distract themselves from the doom outside theContinue reading “The answer is “bread””
I’m having a great time
“Don’t threaten me with a good time.” That’s what I said the night before lockdown began. Three weeks indoors, where I love to be? With wi-fi and the option to get groceries delivered to me? And with alcohol in the house? Please. I would be just fine. The first two weeks were so emotionally taxingContinue reading “I’m having a great time”
The Power of Suggestion
13:05. It’s been hours, but I’m still disturbed by what happened while I was walking to work. I never pay attention to people that greet me while I’m on the street. By “people” I mean “men”, because they are the ones who make it difficult for me to be out in public. So they mightContinue reading “The Power of Suggestion”
[Opinion]: Whitney: Can I Be Me? – a moving portrait of the artist
Monday, 5 June: On Friday night, after seeing Whitney: Can I Be Me?, I came away feeling awe-stricken and a little disturbed. The film reminded me about the burden and responsibility that a talented woman carries on this earth. It showed all the nuance of Whitney Houston’s brilliance, and confirmed that everyone who has heardContinue reading “[Opinion]: Whitney: Can I Be Me? – a moving portrait of the artist”
[Personal]: A different kind of anniversary
8 June 2017: Today would have been my mother’s forty-seventh birthday. In recent years, I’ve thought a lot about what my life would be like if she were still alive. How would my matric year have been: would I have picked a different matric dance dress, made different choices with university applications, or had betterContinue reading “[Personal]: A different kind of anniversary”
Another tough week for young black women
Last Friday, while I was walking home from work, a man stopped me to ask where he could catch a taxi to town. I stopped briefly to answer him, and for those ten seconds I was bracing myself for something bad to happen. I held on to my bag so I could have it closeContinue reading “Another tough week for young black women”
Isidingo continues to let women down
23 May – Viewers of Isidingo will know Nikiwe Sibeko as the CEO of Sibeko Gold and the long-suffering daughter of the ruthless Lincoln Sibeko. For the past few years, we have watched as Nikiwe came into her own as a businesswoman. While she worked to become the best at what she does, she hadContinue reading “Isidingo continues to let women down”
"It’s Just a Little Crush" – Jennifer Rush
Recently, while I was sitting at my desk checking my social media on company time (what a rush!), I found myself getting lost in the Instagram archives of a young South African actress. As I went further and further into the history, I felt myself growing more and more interested in her. Her tattoos, herContinue reading “"It’s Just a Little Crush" – Jennifer Rush”
Nkhensani Manabe 