The theme of TEDxJohannesburg 2016 was “Abundance”, and the speakers on day one (24 November) demonstrated that our world is indeed overflowing with ideas and opportunity. As guests settled into the auditorium at the Riversands Incubation Hub (Fourways), it felt like we were about to bear witness to something great. I was excited to beContinue reading “At TEDxJohannesburg, “Ideas”, “Technology” and “Innovation” are not Four-Letter Words”
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That One Time: I Spoke to The Real Ones
When I got the chance to meet with Mbali, Bee and Iindirhe from the YouTube channel Real Ones SA, I first asked them about the meaning behind their name. Iindirhe immediately made it clear that being “real and unfiltered” is a top priority for them. They also wanted something catchy and familiar that would crossContinue reading “That One Time: I Spoke to The Real Ones”
In "Love and Kwaito", Sacrifices are Rewarded
Set in Kliptown, Love and Kwaito gives the viewer a glimpse into the lives of two siblings who, having been orphaned at an early age, strive to make the best out of their lives. In Kliptown, Love (Lerato Kala) is working hard to pass Matric while also making sure that her brother Kwaito (Siphiwe Radebe)Continue reading “In "Love and Kwaito", Sacrifices are Rewarded”
Is the Jig Up?
This week I started a training programme at a digital content creation company, and I have so many feelings. There are nine of us in the group, and by Tuesday I could see myself making friends with most of them. Maybe it’s the result of us all being in the same room together for sevenContinue reading “Is the Jig Up?”
An Extract from "Sometimes I Look for Good News in the Spam Folder"
This afternoon while I was walking back from Pick n Pay I was thinking about my life. Specifically I was thinking about my work situation, i.e. my lack thereof. I thought of how, when I was in school, I thought I would have a job that I loved and that I was very good atContinue reading “An Extract from "Sometimes I Look for Good News in the Spam Folder"”
Tony Gum X LUX: She who Dares
I always wait impatiently for the button in the bottom right-hand corner of the YouTube video to say “Skip Ad”, so I can click through to what I really want to watch. Nine times out of 10, I have no interest in the online course, denim brand or pregnancy test that is being plugged inContinue reading “Tony Gum X LUX: She who Dares”
Happiness is A Four-Letter Word: an Engaging and Memorable Local Screen Gem
Happiness is A Four-Letter Word tells the story of Princess (Renate Stuurman), Zaza (Khanyi Mbau) and Nandi (Mmabatho Montsho), women who are at a point where they are taking stock of their lives, and realising nothing has turned out the way they planned. Three friends – young, beautiful, successful, empowered – living the dream eGoli.Continue reading “Happiness is A Four-Letter Word: an Engaging and Memorable Local Screen Gem”
More of Us should be Telling our Own Stories: Thoughts on "Necktie Youth"
Necktie Youth is a film I had been anticipating for quite some time. I was intrigued by the idea of a film for millenials that was actually made by someone in that group, about our experiences. Of course the added incentive was that it was a South African production. Sibs Shongwe-La Mer‘s film follows aContinue reading “More of Us should be Telling our Own Stories: Thoughts on "Necktie Youth"”
[Theatre]: A Memorable Night with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre
On Friday night I had the privilege of seeing the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the Artscape Opera House. As expected, the show was a once in a lifetime spectacular. AADT The work of this world-class modern dance company is the stuff of legend, and the opening performance of “Night Creature” demonstrated why. AkuaContinue reading “[Theatre]: A Memorable Night with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre”
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