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I suppose such an idea reeks of my ignorance,doesn't it? You're probably telling yourself that this is not how the world works. I know that.

They say the black woman Is an angry woman. She raises her voice Untethered from expectations And screams In the face of injustice. They say she is wild Feral even, as though she were an animal Meant to be kept In some cage. They shame her And reduce her To their stereotypes. Disregarding the messages In her cries. They refuse her autonomy While stealing her culture. Sanitizing it, bleaching it Making a mockery of her Art. Black woman, do not falter. Do not let them steal you

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CTDCC team at work. picture: CTDCC official Facebook Substance abuse continues to be one of the most dangerous and widespread public health issues faced in today’s South Africa. While alcohol abuse retains its position as the most overly-consumed substance, drug addiction is right behind it. Particularly drugs such as cannabis, heroin, and cocaine dominate the illicit drug market. As a result families are destroyed and friendships are broken, leaving people isolated within

I love rainy days. I love how the smell of earth dances inside my nostrils. Like a perfume perfectly curated for me. And how each droplet that grazes my skin, Ever so slightly touches my soul. I love how the pitter patter of droplets crescendos into a roar so mighty it moves entire nations. But most of all, I love the calm. I love the last moments of a storm, When everybody has gotten home safe And has found their way to their beds. Snuggled under a heap of blankets. Awaiting

Music has historically played an integral role in shaping public discourse, challenging dominant narratives, and reflecting the socio-political climate of its time...

Different types of wine bottles. Picture WSJwine If you love wine but don't know all the fancy people rules-- because there are a lot , you have stumbled upon the perfect article. See when it comes to wine, experts say there are many factors to take note of to truly embody the full experience: the grape, the terroir, the vintage, the winemaking style and of course the vessel. Or for us normies: the type of grape, where t was made, how old the wine is, how it was made and what

Picture by Owentando Zantsi To be fat Is to take up space. So much space that Your personality cannot dare compete. Because God knows A...

God, how I love to write. How I love to lose myself to the paper. Liberating myself of the burdensome thoughts I dare not say out loud....

This is what the restaurant looks like on the outside, very colourful and inviting. Picture by Owentando Zantsi Summerstrand in Port Elizabeth is the number one destination to visit in the city, with luxurious hotels and a vast variety of beaches that refresh the soul in both winter and summer. The warm beaches such as King's, Hobie and Humewood sit opposite the cities famous Boardwalk Hotel strip, which is coincidentally only a 5-minute drive away from the funky relatively n

Roeland Street, Cape town on the day I visited the Kimberly. - Picture by Owentando Zantsi When strolling through the vibrant streets of...

Picture by Owentando Zantsi I missed you too. He says as she enters the gates of the ancestral realm years from now. She looks different...

picture by Raees Bonnasse and Owentando Zantsi Please don't ask me who or what I am . Because the line where my ego meets my soul...

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