It has been a hard week for women, a hard day. A hard month, a hard year, a hard lifetime. I could write this sentence at any moment in history and it would have been true. Even on the weeks and days when victories are won, the backlash is the shadow lurking behind them. I… Continue reading On International Women’s Day – Defend Our Line in the Sand
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2019 Creations
We're in the early days of a new year, and so there are still many messages around about being a new you and how to set goals so you can adjust the parts of your life that aren't working as well as you think they should. This type of message - FIX YOURSELF IN ONE… Continue reading 2019 Creations
10 tips on marriage
Yesterday my husband and I celebrated ten months married. When you read that you might be laughing at the fact that I'm dishing out advice like a seasoned married person - don't worry, I'm laughing with you. Last month I had the honour of being asked to speak at my uncle's wedding. He asked me… Continue reading 10 tips on marriage
South Africa hates women – are you fine with that?
This morning I'm sitting with a heavy heart. The past years months weeks have been full of news that would make even the unobservant reader realise that South Africa is not a country for women. On paper we are equal. Yet, in the day to day, we are living with the constant threat that we… Continue reading South Africa hates women – are you fine with that?
Nasty Women Talk Back: Feminist Essays on the Global Women’s Marches
Following incredible marches all over South Africa this month I'm excited to let you know that I have an essay in a forthcoming collection - Nasty Women Talk Back: Feminist Essays on the Global Women's Marches edited by Joy Watson and Amanda Gouws. The collection will launch at the Open Book Festival on 6 September at… Continue reading Nasty Women Talk Back: Feminist Essays on the Global Women’s Marches
City Press Non-Fiction Award Seeks Entries
Jen Thorpe 