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The narratives of difference- diversity in my shoes

by Sivuyisiwe Mve | Jun 29, 2017

“Where you stand depends on where you sit” - President Nelson Mandela

In contemporary society, difference is often coined as the term ‘diversity’,which is contested both in meaning and relevance in progressive spaces.

Reflecting on this notion,…Read more

‘Qina ntombazana bajonge kuwe ekhaya’ (Be strong young lady, you are the hope of your family)

by Sivuyisiwe Mve | May 10, 2017

By virtue of being the first born child of a woman of colour, it is my onus to redefine the standing norms that have stagnated the progression of my people. To be the representation and a testament that exemplifies,…Read more

“Put your oxygen mask on first, then assist others with theirs”

by Sivuyisiwe Mve | Apr 17, 2017

“Rest and self care are so important . When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel”-

Elleanor Brownn

Human beings are three part beings;…Read more

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Aug 12, 2017 | By Thenjiwe Ndimande

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A thank you

Jul 22, 2017 | By Bekithemba Ntoni

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A Human Rights Prescription

Jul 18, 2017 | By James van Duuren

Human Rights Analysis:

(Adapted from transcript of a speech I gave at the American Friends Service Committee on applying the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) to current challenges in South Africa)

Good evening everyone and thank you for everything that you have all shared. ...Read more

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