My South African identity

“This is a diamond!”: In 2017, two young miners, Komba and Saffea, struck gold. They uncovered a huge 709 carat diamond - the ‘Peace Diamond’ - worth millions of dollars, in Sierra Leone. It was a dream come true for them both. They were rich beyond their wildest dreams. And then ...  Show more

“I was losing myself”: When Mbali was introduced to a new church through a bible study group she was excited at the prospect of finding a new religious community. But as she became more involved with the church, she began questioning some of their unusual teachings and approaches ...  Show more

On this week's episode, we welcome the insightful Rozan (Razan), an intercultural visionary who delves into the complexities of identity, belonging, and the power of self-awareness. Rozan shares her journey of navigating multiple identities as a Sudanese, African, and British wom ...  Show more

our identity encompasses who we are. our passions, our inspirations, our personality, how we express ourselves, how we treat others. it’s constantly evolving. but understanding it can be hard. it can be confusing. it was for me, and i know it probably is for a lot of you too, so ...  Show more

In this episode of The Introspective Diaries, I delve into our experiences of being black, Muslim women. While these identities are not mutually exclusive, there are social complexities we face. This episode discusses everything from texturism and colourism to fighting the ‘stron ...  Show more

Identity politics is grounded in the appeal to a stable, unified self and the authority of testimony. But this week we’re asking whether that foundation is solid, and if deconstructing it might allow for a more flexible approach to social justice.