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2014 Aug. 14: HEAIDS Women’s Health – ZAZI Launch

Posted on September 12, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

Text by Christie van Zyl Photos by Lindeka Qampi and Zanele Muholi An inspiring message of Social co-hesion and responsibility was set at the launch of the ZAZI – Know your strength campaign. The event took place at the University … Continue reading →

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2014 July 4: Craddock Chronicles

Posted on July 12, 2014 by inkanyiso2009

by Christie van Zyl   It never takes long to see, feel or believe; but it always takes forever to act towards trying to heal our nation. I am in the middle of the Karoo desert, in a small town … Continue reading →

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