The list simply would not be complete without the woman who started it all. My beautiful and absolutely phenomenal Venda Queen who is my world. I feel that don’t appreciate her enough for her strength, her raising me without complaints and for all that she is. I shall allow this to be one of the… Read More Day 31 – My mother Johanna Mzili

I share a special bond with the number 29 for some odd reason. I think it’s because it’s my birth date and nothing more. I felt it befitting to dedicate the Day 29 post to the women who I shared a birth canal with, my two sisters. Meet Duduzile and Nelisiwe Mzili. These two beautiful… Read More Day 29 – My sisters Duduzile & Nelisiwe Mzili

As the month of women drew to a close, I decided to keep the few remaining days to the women that are and quite close to me. Left the best for last, some may say. These are the women who have shaped my life in all ways and forms, women who have guided and supported… Read More Day 28 – My cousins Lindiwe, Mamodupi & Karabo

If there is one woman who is the ultimate struggle veteran for me, it’s Mama Winnie undoubtedly. This ageless beauty, who just celebrated her 81st birthday recently, is often overshadowed when it comes to the acknowledgements of people who were instrumental in liberating our beautiful country from the apartheid atrocities. This woman is a pillar… Read More Day 27 – Mother of the nation Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

I decided to not put a photo to this post as the honour went to the many faces of the women of our communities. Women of stature, diversity and filled with different lights and shades. How does one put a picture to such variety and natural beauty? I dare not attempt but allow my words… Read More Day 26 – Women of our communities