01
Jun
WOW, M*Art did this piece of me in New York City. Loving it. 

WOW, M*Art did this piece of me in New York City. Loving it. 

24
May
24
May
I worked as project manager once upon a time, victory is sweet!

I worked as project manager once upon a time, victory is sweet!

23
May
22
May

Just this Saturday myself and Moses Ramunenyiwa, Sekgothe Ben Mohlakwana, Ian Drew, KhayaKazi Khabonina Ngqula and Carol Gorelick were discussing this painting. Our views were very different, spanning from defending artistic freedom to respecting the President of our country, to defending the rights of an ordinary human being, which he is. 

I guess, for those who defended it as art, must continue to defend even this defacing because it develops the artistic story, these gentlemen were expressing how they felt, through art. For my friends on the other end, saying that its mean and disrespectful to depict any human in that manner, you stand vindicated I guess, these two South Africans obviously agree with you. 

I would like to highlight how this video, in the most clear and graphic form exposes deep seeded racism, still alive in our country. These two gentlemen, true South Africans the both of them, came together as South Africans to make a stand to protect their president. It shouldn’t matter that one was white and one was black, they are the future South Africa I dream, where we meet on issues, not on race.

Unfortunately the staff at the Goodman Gallery are not as enlightened as the rest of the country. Please note how the black gentleman, who did not even start defacing the painting, only followed the white gentleman who started, was not resisting arrest in no way shape or form but was wrestled to the ground and treated like a dog, treated like a sub citizen deserving of no respect. The white man on the other hand, who was the first to act in fact, is pulled aside and questioned. He is only ‘cuffed’ much later and in a very nice way if I might add.

What that black security guard did there makes me sick and I think this painting is one of the best things to happen to South Africa. Lets deal with race relations. Lets deal with white entitlement and black inferiority complexes. What are we doing wrong in our beautiful country and lets address these issues as South Africans, not as whites or blacks. 

I support the Goodman Gallery, love going to see paintings by South Africans, but you need to have some workshops with your staff. This video reflects very badly on the gallery because it suggests you condone, as Juju would put it, ‘racist tendencies’. 

I am a child of this rainbow nation, I believe we will built our multiracial society, but there will be no hierarchy based on colour in my lifetime. 

20
May

The beginning is near with Cornel West Part 2, such an awesome night.

20
May

A video comment on ‘The beginning is near’ with Cornel West and Michael Moore

12
May
09
May
When we think about change we only think about what we may loose and not what we may gain
- Unknown, one of the books I’ve been reading though, or it could have been at a seminar, wherever it was, it stuck!
08
May

In a Divided City, Many Blacks See Echoes of White Superiority

A recent Twitter dispute over whether Cape Town is racist has given way to soul-searching in the city, which many blacks see as the last bastion of white rule.

This article is excellent, on the mark. Lets talk freely about our issues Mzantsi!.

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A gifted vocalist and social change advocate, Nomsa sings her unique blend of melodic poetry to the sounds of classic jazz, drum & bass, neo soul, electronic, and Afrocentric rhythms.

Her debut solo EP, Nomisupasta, garnered her three South African Music Award (SAMA) nominations for Best Newcomer, Best Adult Alternative African album, and Best Album Packaging of which she walked away with the win for Best Adult Alternative African Album.

Although making music is Nomsa’s passion, making a difference in South Africa is her priority. She is a Fulbright scholar, a published writer, and the first female student body president in the prestigious University of Fort Hare’s 90-year history.
She recently completed an MA Economics, in the IPED program at Fordham at Fordham University in New York City, while preparing for the next stage of her music career.

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