Monthly Archives: September 2017

2017 Sept. 11: ‘Brave Beauties’ Cape Town Chapter

by Zama Shange On August  22, 2017 at 12h30, I received a WhatsApp text from Zanele Muholi: “Would you consider joining us for the Cape Town show to open on 31/08/17”. Needless to say I was stunned, and for a … Continue reading

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2017 Sept. 11: I cannot make you see a woman

I try to run away from these broad shoulders that make it difficult for me to put on these dresses that I so love to wear. They are not made for me. They are not constructed for this man’s body. … Continue reading

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2017 Aug. 31: My experience in Poetry form

Action! White paint over white painted walls removing the history of previous night falls cause blackness was about to be reborn. Squares and rectangles Measures and tapes Nails and hammers Steps and ladders Pins and niddles the anxiety stiffens. Clicks … Continue reading

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