Seeking Justice: A Resilience Voice For Closure and Healing
Jane Mhlongo from Soweto is yearning for justice and closure on her daughter’s death which occurred under suspicious circumstances. “Sis’
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June 8, 2026
Author: Sis' Mantoa
HSRC’s Report Analysis On GBV National Report
My thoughts and analysis of the Report. The following questions were asked by Marchelle Abrahams, an award-winning writer, freelance content
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Modesty is always directed to the women not men
I was asked the following question: Should schools dictate what underwear colour girls should wear? Below are my comments and
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Redefining Modesty: Women, Modesty, and Power in South Africa
What is Modesty? Modesty is a complex subject, as it varies across different socio-cultural ethnicities. Therefore, women’s modesty is reflected
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Redefining Womanhood Through African Motherhood
As I celebrate my daughter’s 30th birthday, I am reminded of motherhood; a role that many in my career field
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Mother of a Nation, But Unseen: Sis’ Mantoa Selepe’s Battle Against Gender Bias!Â
Sis’ Mantoa Selepe, a powerhouse gender equality activist and founder of AbafaziPhambili, was named Mother of the Nation by her
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Love Knows No Bounds: The Heartwarming Interracial Romance of Raymond Van der Merwe and Nobukhosi Macebo
I recently caught up with Raymond, who was my neighbour before he moved. We first met while I was jogging,
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Escaping the shadow of Abusive Marriage: A journey to freedom
“Sis’ Mantoa, I met my ex-husband at the age of 18 years. He quickly distracted me with a marriage offer.
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Brave Survivor: Turning Complex Tragedy Into Strength
Pinky’s (Not a real name) journey from trauma to motherhood is a powerful testament to resilience. Her story sheds light on the
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FROM THE CLEANER TO SOCIAL WORKER
Jabulile Cynthia Maseko is a former cleaner, who grew up in the rural areas in Mpumalanga. She is a dedicated
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