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This month, editor had her eyes set on small business. And what greater way to rally behind small business than to buy their products?
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Introducing .za - a small online business that supplies all your handbag needs. I ordered their Messenger Bag in black for R290 (no courier fee) and it only took 3 days to arrive. Don’t you just love the packaging? The delivery (facilitated by Paxi) was painless, easy and most importantly fast. Check out their page and show your support ❤️❤️ and stay tuned to see more products from other small businesses.
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Pitsi Moyaha is a performer, writer and film pundit. Read what he had to say about film and theatre industry in Africa in our newest article
https://www.thecruxmag.com/pitsi-moyaha
Journalist Rolivhuwa Sadiki reflects on Women's Month celebrations as they coincide with high rates of gender-based violence. To read her piece, click on the link below.
https://www.thecruxmag.com/a-trail-of-blood
WOMEN IN THE ARTS:
Portia Gumede: Concept Developer and Showrunner.
Portia Gumede, Mzansi's celebrated TV writer and producer, has given South Africa more reason to binge on television. Her portfolio includes Housekeepers, Sokhulu and Partners and Harvest.
And while this illustrious portfolio has afforded her power, Portia uses it to stand up against the industry’s infamous sexual harassment problem. In the wake of such allegations levelled against an unnamed male television actor, Portia took the steps to have him removed from an unnamed TV show - she fired him and wrote him out of the storyline. Her passion for justice has created a safer space for women in film and television. To her, we from The Crux say, Happy Women’s Day, Mbokodo.
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Florence Masebe: Seasoned Actor and Storyteller.
It’s been 20 years since this powerhouse has graced our screens. Recently, she was the lead actor for the much-loved political telenovela, The Republic. She is mostly recognised from her days as an actor on Muvhango. Florence Masebe’s unrivalled talent and dedication to justice is what has put her on radar this Women’s Month. She uses her platform to speak up on matters such as gender-based violence and performance rights. She has taken to Parliament to fight for the introduction of a law that allows actors to own or share in their profits of the distribution of their work. Just like artists live off their royalties, she wants actors to enjoy the fruits of their labour. May her plight be heard by the people.
To her, we say Happy Women’s Month.
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WOMEN IN THE ARTS:
Mmabatho Montsho: Award-winning filmmaker.
While Mmabatho Montsho enjoys a long list of accolades, her recent short film, Joko Ya Hao, reminds us why her work remains exemplary. Currently streaming on Showmax, this short film follows the story of a brave woman as she fights for justice in her church and community. In a recent IG post, she shares how Charlotte Maxeke was the inspiration behind the short film and its main character.
Montsho’s storytelling style is quietly powerful, reflective and impactful. We are waiting with bated breath for her next masterpiece. In the meantime, to her we say, Happy Women’s Month.
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LIFESTYLE: We chat to (IG) admin, Simbongile Ndlangisa, about urban living, home decor and what it means for young, black people to claim their living spaces as their own.
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This week in our Lifestyle section, The Crux Magazine feature's PR extraordinaire Simbongile Ndlangisa. Simbongile recently started her Instagram page , a home decor/inspo page that details her urban living story. She is decorating her Braamfontein and producing some stunning content in the process. (This is a picture of her living room.) To enjoy, go to thecruxmag.com/lifestyle
This week in our Lifestyle section, The Crux Magazine feature's PR extraordinaire Simbongile Ndlangisa. Simbongile recently started her Instagram page , a home decor/inspo page that details her urban living story. Currently, she is decorating her Braamfontein and producing some stunning content in the process. (This is a picture of her living room.) To enjoy, click the link in the bio.
Triangulum by Masande Ntshange is a MUST READ. Take a look at 's 's review of this literary masterpiece under our Books section.
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Triangulum by Masande Ntshange is on The Crux Magazine's MUST READ list. Take a Take a look at Zwa Mchiza's review of this literary masterpiece under our Books section.
https://www.thecruxmag.com/triangulum-masanda-ntshange
Triangulum by Masande Ntshange is a MUST READ. Take a look at 's review of this literary masterpiece under our Books section.
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This contributing writer Nwabisa Mlandu shares the story of her father in a heart-warming personal essay. It promises to be an effortless read.
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As this is the , our very FIRST issue of The Crux Magazine is centred around the theme of - literally translated from the Greek as the love of mankind.⠀
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The media often details stories of formalized, 'Westernized' philanthropic efforts such well-known Foundations, trusts and charities. So we wrote a piece on and how that is informed by long-lasting African cultural values (think: black tax and helping out relatives and that one winter jacket that stayed in the family for years.)⠀
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On our growing list of must reads is Sisonke Msimang's memoir: Always Another Country. Her love for her people and for Africa itself pours of from every single page. (Check out the review!) ⠀
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We also profile Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe - one of South Africa's most noteworthy philanthropists - as our in this month of love. (This woman loved us so much she brought us Beyonce.) ⠀
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In this issue, we review memoir Always Another Country. It details the life story of a first-born daughter of exiled freedom fighters who moved country to country with their young family. Check it out - buff.ly/39gHU4N
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In our very FIRST issue of The Crux Magazine, we profile (infographic-style) Dr Precious Motsepe-Moloi - one of Africa's most notable philanthropists.⠀
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She has made remarkable contributions in philanthropy through the Motsepe Family Foundation, which has brought us international figures such as Barack Obama for the Annual Nelson Mandela Lecture and Beyonce and Jay Z for Global Citizen.⠀
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She has also created a robust, dynamic platform for to be brought to the world stage through her fashion house.⠀
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Her other achievements include making strides in advocating for women's health and advocacy, and her latest one: being appointed Chancellor of the top university in : University of Cape Town⠀
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How awesome is she? To find out more, visit buff.ly/2vhBZhp
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