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Natural Hair

Study finds pesticides and other toxic chemicals in synthetic hair in Nigeria
Africa
/ 25 June 2024

Study finds pesticides and other toxic chemicals in synthetic hair in Nigeria

Exposure to heavy metals is associated with various biological risks such as damage to the kidneys, liver, lungs, reproductive system and nervous system

By Nwanne Dike Ijere
Extract from ‘Bantu Knots’: The time of budding breasts
Friday
/ 29 November 2021

Extract from ‘Bantu Knots’: The time of budding breasts

Lebohang Mazibuko’s debut novel, ‘Bantu Knots’ is both poignant and relevant — and speaks to teenagers and adults alike

By Lebo Mazibuko
Detangling kinks in the hair industry
Article
/ 30 July 2019

Detangling kinks in the hair industry

​The natural hair community in South Africa is growing. However public knowledge of what to do with my hair is still stifled

By Zaza Hlalethwa
The twin that was promised by the stars
Article
/ 20 October 2017

The twin that was promised by the stars

"It was day one of our friendship, but I had already gone through so many of the friendship motions with this stranger".

By Zaza Hlalethwa
Going black to its roots: People embrace their crowning glory
Article
/ 11 May 2017

Going black to its roots: People embrace their crowning glory

The resurgence of women embracing their natural hair has made way for a market in natural products

By Carl Collison
The Rainbow Nation myth is coming apart – and the onus is not on our kids to fix it
Analysis
/ 2 September 2016

The Rainbow Nation myth is coming apart – and the onus is not on our kids to fix it

When children have to fight to assert their humanity, we know our nation is deeply flawed.

By Kiri Rupiah

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