Zaza Hlalethwa
Zaza Hlalethwa studies Digital Democracy, New Media and Political Activism, and Digital Politics.
The things Hollywood taught us to think about trans existences
Disclosure, a Netflix documentary examines the world's transphobic legacy as portrayed in film and television from as early as 1901
The cyclical politics of help
Black women and trans artists are worthy of support but it should not come with terms and restrictions
Online allyship: a broken game of do like I do
The idea of displaying solidarity by posting a black square on Instagram hijacked the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag with a performative display of allyship
The List: A peek at the Stevenson library
Stevenson gallery staff took to Instagram to share a small selection of literature guiding their “respective journeys towards listening, learning and confronting bias”
Tell black queer love stories also
A Secret Love is a fine depiction of white queer romance, but it lacks global resonance
Fighting a way out of Covid-19
Artists are trying new ways of working, with few of them able to access state relief funds
Talia Ramkilawan’s tapestries: When making is its own medicine
Talia Ramkilawan uses rug hooking to create her portraits, which aim to subvert trauma
The List: Things to do, watch and learn
We round up the best online entertainment and activities to keep you busy this weekend
How the clothing industry is adapting now that runways are out of fashion
The fashion business is going digital to attract consumers in the absence of being able to physically parade its wares
The Virtual Lists
For good vibes and an arts fix from your home, watch this
Bored in the house streaming list
Bored in the house? Here's a list of shows and talks to binge on while you wait to go outside
Artclub and Friends: “Every purchase is a vote”
Founder Robyn Keyser chats to us about how she and her utilitarian fashion brand are surviving the lockdown
Press Releases
Special Reports
Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan
Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date
Special Reports
Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA
SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations
Special Reports
Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap
The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities
Special Reports
Cheque value bundles – real value
Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities
Special Reports
Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket
In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners
Special Reports
Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised
SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector
Special Reports
Eleven ways to protect yourself against fraud
While financial services firms work continuously to improve security, fraudsters are always devising new plans to circumvent the latest safety measures
Special Reports
Security and Compliance Evolution in the Data Revolution
Organisations must adopt a risk-based approach to compliance and rely on technology to mitigate that risk and on people and process controls as well
