So, of late it has become increasingly evident that social media is a rising force to be reckoned with. This platform has shown its unequivocal power to mobalise masses, spread information, change perspectives, give a voice to those without political/social/economic-power and even influence government policy.…Read more
A few weeks ago I was speaking to a Zimbabwean friend of mine about the #thisflag campaign. A campaign was unintendedly started through social media by Evan Mawarire –an everyday citizen and resident pastor – who felt the pressure of the injustices he faced as a Zimbabwean,…Read more
As the Washington leg of our SAWIP journey draws to an end, mixed emotions overwhelm me and my mind is flooded with many thoughts for the future and my role as a leader. As I look back at this 6 week journey,…Read more
We’ve spent most of our time in central DC, it’s 3 weeks into our stay and I feel like I’ve assimilated well with the culture of the city. I know how the metro works now and have developed an understanding of the currency,…Read more
My first week in DC can be described as a mild culture shock. I wasn’t ready for what was to come. D.C is absolutely beautiful, it’s diversity and hard work culture makes it an inspiring city to be in. I experienced many “first times” in a short space of time- first time in the US,…Read more
It was less than 24 hours until we were scheduled to leave for Washington DC, I had just written my last exam and for the first time it actually sunk in. I was going to DC!! One would think that when an opportunity such as this comes your way,…Read more
Two weeks ago the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa was held in Kigali, Rwanda. This platform brought global and regional leaders from business, government and civil society to discuss the catalysts that could drive radical structural transformation, to strengthen public-private collaboration on key global and regional challenges,…Read more
A renewed mind
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” – Romans 12:2
For the past few weeks we’ve been immersed in conversations on social justice in South Africa.…Read more
Upon completion of my undergraduate degree in 2014, I moved from the town I had called home for almost 10 years and came to study at Stellenbosch University. This was a bold decision for someone like me who was content with mapping her entire future to as far as Pretoria’s 100km radius stretched.…Read more