Production by Leago Mamabolo
The world is typically understood in opposition or binaries which is why we think there are only two genders. But what if gender is a spectrum and that gender and sex are not one and the same thing? This explainer video shows how non-binary people exist and challenges the worldview showing societies that have historically not subscribed to a gendered biological determinism.
Production by Khaka Ngcofe
Losing something or someone is inevitable; it’s part of the life cycle. Although we know this, when experiencing a loss, we always find ourselves in a dark place experiencing emotions which may overwhelm us. This explainer video lists these emotions and reassures us that things will get better.
Production by Luvo Mnyobe & Leago Mamabolo
Skating, like other forms of sports, remains gendered, and mostly practiced by men. It is also racialized as black communities do not have the facilities to participate. We look at three black women who go against the grain and have created a community of black girls in skating culture. For them skating gives a feeling of freedom, inclusivity and joy. They founded SMUDGE, a group of black women who teach one another how to skate.
Production by Luvo Mnyobe
Luvo Mnyobe, a student journalist traces the Democratic Alliance’s history with racism. Using archive footage from news channels to analyse/explain the official opposition’s handling of issues of racial diversity in South Africa.