#FeesMustFall campaign to demonstrate dissatisfactions.

#FeesMustFall: The Untold Campus Stories by South African Students

Untold stories of students from various South African universities on what #FeesMustFall is about: The significance of anthropology in history. #FeesMustFall: The untold stories on campus are stories that the majority of people do not know about. Majority of people … Continue reading #FeesMustFall: The Untold Campus Stories by South African Students

Album cover of Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

Anthropology: Significance of ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ in Cultural Exchange

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is the debut solo album by an American recording artist. The album miseducates and relates. On why we love The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Lauryn Hill was born on 26 May 1975 in East Orange, … Continue reading Anthropology: Significance of ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ in Cultural Exchange

Anthropology: Bapedi Wedding Celebrations and Symbolism in Limpopo

A step by step guide of Bapedi wedding negotiations, celebrations and symbolic meaning in weddings where gifts are exchanged.  A brief historical background of Bapedi The Bapedi arose from small chiefdoms that were formed before the 17th century. They were … Continue reading Anthropology: Bapedi Wedding Celebrations and Symbolism in Limpopo

Indigenous games

Anthropology: Eight Indigenous Games that Shape Cultural Identity in Soweto

The following eight indigenous games played in Soweto, passed through culture, help children shape identity. Through these games, different skills are acquired. Meeting my childhood friends recently at the baby shower in Kagiso, a township next to Soweto, brought back memories … Continue reading Anthropology: Eight Indigenous Games that Shape Cultural Identity in Soweto

African hair as a cultural identity and different perspectives

Different Perspectives About African Hair in the 21st Century

Different perspectives about African hair in the 21st century tend to turn conversations into an awkward mood, especially among black sisters who are free to wear different kinds of hairstyles. But the freedom to wear any hairstyle, especially among African … Continue reading Different Perspectives About African Hair in the 21st Century