Growing up in a family of six individuals, which consisted of my grandmother, father, mother, uncle, sister, and myself, my life embarked on a challenging journey from the very beginning. I remember one fateful year, 1998 to be precise when I was just a Grade 1 learner, my innocence…
Here’s how my story goes: It all started in 2013 when I had an accident that changed my life and caused my left leg to be amputated. Since then, my life has been hard in a lot of ways. Because of the disability, my relationship with my mother got…
When I think about my choice to sign the prenuptial agreement, I feel a wave of different feelings. At the time, it seemed like a smart and sensible choice, a way to protect against an unsure future. But as time has gone on, questions and regrets have started to…
As I stand at this crossroads of custom and modernity, my heart is torn between wanting to respect traditional beliefs and wanting my child’s well-being to come first. My husband and I have had a difficult conversation about circumcision, which shows how hard it is to be a parent…
I feel like a cloud of sadness has fallen over me today. I feel like there’s a weight on my chest that makes it hard to breathe, and even the easiest jobs feel like climbing mountains. I’m not sure why I feel this way, but it seems like all…
My name is Idah November, and my friends affectionately call me Manana. I am a 45-year-old resident of Hoopstad in Tikwana Township.
Like many of you would know, living in a Township is extremely hard. These hardships forced me to take control of my life and well-being. I did so…
In the fast-paced world of business, I’m seeing a movement that is changing the way people work together and think about change. We Black women don’t just work together; we also have a strong bond that helps us grow and change. During this effort, we’ve found that helping each…
As a black person, I carry a weight that has been passed down from generation to generation. This weight is called the “black tax.” A long history of racial unfairness and economic inequality has taught me that it is my job to support my extended family and community financially….
I recently had the privilege of attending an event that inspired me profoundly. The “1000 Stories 100000 Trees” initiative felt like a beacon of hope and progress, illuminating the path toward a more empowered future for African women. There was an electric energy in the air as I stood…
Debt has been a steady shadow over my early adult life, but it has finally cleared. After years of hard work and sacrifice, I’m standing tall and shining with happiness and pride because I’ve hit a long-awaited goal: the day I finished paying off my student loans. This moment,…
