Category Archives: South African Women

Theatre in the township schools – with NCT and the US Consulate

Posted on November 28, 2017 by moirads

On 25 November 2017, (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women), the international 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign kicks off yet again.  President Zuma has suggested that we should make this … Continue reading →

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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

Posted on April 18, 2017 by moirads

A book of biographies of one hundred inspirational women beautifully illustrated bye sixty different artists from around the world, three of the illustrations by two South African artists. The writers and artists are all women.  The work is meant to … Continue reading →

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The Hostess (Television – SABC3)

Posted on April 3, 2017 by moirads

The Hostess is a brand new 13 episode cooking and lifestyle reality series for food and entertainment connoisseurs alike. This show, presented by Lorna Maseko and produced by Greyscale Productions, is a deliciously decadent celebration of dining and creative entertaining … Continue reading →

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Driving In Heels (Television – SABC3)

Posted on April 2, 2017 by moirads

Driving in Heels is a weekly 24-minute motoring show on SABC 3 exploring the chronicles of South African drivers…the good, the bad, the ugly and the funny. The first season debuts on Tuesday 4th April 2017 at 21:00. Viewers and … Continue reading →

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Judges for Miss South Africa Pageant 2017

Posted on March 17, 2017 by moirads

  The judging panel for the Miss South Africa Pageant 2017 has been announced with the appointment of Maps Maponyane, Unathi Msengana, Cameron van der Burgh, Bridget Masinga, Gisele Wertheim Aymes, Ezra Davids and former Miss South Africa Claudia Henkel. … Continue reading →

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One more tribute to Judith Mason

Posted on January 4, 2017 by moirads

I am not an art fundi.  I went to see the Judith Mason exhibition at the Standard Bank Gallery in Johannesburg a few years back and I was introduced to her work from there. I visited the Constitutional Court works … Continue reading →

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Women of the World, Kass Naidoo

Posted on January 4, 2017 by moirads

The gorgeous voice of the female cricket commentator on @SABC3 belongs to Kass Naidoo (@KassNaidoo).  In 2003 she shot to prominence as South Africa’s first woman commenting on the sport. The voice is housed in an equally attractive body, but … Continue reading →

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If we dig – delving into Jozi’s history

Posted on November 3, 2016 by moirads

Luli Callinicos.  Born in Johannesburg East Ramd of Greek parents, she is a historian, teacher, writer and social activist.  So she, together with Fiona Ramsay, who portrays her, and her  characters, on stage, write a play about digging into historical … Continue reading →

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Zozibini Tunzi – East London/Tsolo, Eastern Cape

Posted on October 15, 2016 by moirads

Zozibini Tunzi is one of the 2017 Miss South Africa semi-finalists. The Miss South Africa Pageant is a proud collaboration between Sun International and Cell C. The new Miss South Africa 2017 will be crowned at Sun City on March … Continue reading →

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Yuta Raubenheimer – Kameeldrift, Pretoria, Gauteng

Posted on October 15, 2016 by moirads

Yuta Raubenheimer is one of the 2017 Miss South Africa semi-finalists. The Miss South Africa Pageant is a proud collaboration between Sun International and Cell C. The new Miss South Africa 2017 will be crowned at Sun City on March … Continue reading →

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