Franschhoek Literary Festival this weekend

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I'm really excited to be heading to Franschhoek Literary Festival this weekend. I've been to the festival a few times, but this will be the first time I'll be on a panel - and what an exciting group of women I'll be on it with. Come through Friday 18 May 10am Travellers Lodge Feminism in… Continue reading Franschhoek Literary Festival this weekend

Interview with Her Campus, UCT

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Last week I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Fadiyah Rabin of UCT her campus. She asked me some real tough-ones and a few fun ones. Check out the interview here

Feminism Is launches tomorrow!

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Very exciting!! The launch of Feminism Is - South Africans Speak Their Truth takes place tomorrow at the Book Lounge in Cape Town. I'll be in conversation with Genna Gardini, Kath Dey, Dela Gwala, and Nwabisa Mda talking all things feminism. CANNOT WAIT. Things to note: The launch is 5.30 for 6 - Please get there… Continue reading Feminism Is launches tomorrow!

Conversations on International Women’s Day

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Exciting news - the Alliance Francaise has very kindly invited me to talk on International Women's Day this year. I'll be talking about feminism, threats to women's rights, and the fine balance required to stay sane as a woman in South Africa. If you'd like to come, check out the Facebook event, here.  

Feminism Is to be realeased in February 2018

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Hugely exciting news! A collection of feminist essays that I worked on and edited last year will be released this February, published by Kwela Books.   The collection was an absolute dream to work on, with submissions from 31 feminists living in South Africa. I worked with the incredible all-women team at Kwela to get… Continue reading Feminism Is to be realeased in February 2018