Being a woman entails a complicated balance of strength and hardship.
I used to hold my head high with confidence, but now I feel deflated.
Men have become predatory and violent, making us feel uncomfortable and seek refuge.
Those who should have protected us—our brothers, uncles, and fathers—have failed us, bringing humiliation rather than support.
Women suffer continual threats of abuse, abduction, and murder, making it difficult to feel safe in public.
How many lives must be sacrificed before men stop committing such horrific atrocities against women and children?
Children are too terrified to attend school, believing they may be the next victim.
Young women are compelled to consider their own death rather than their potential and hopes for the future.
They should be thinking about how they might utilize education to make a difference in the world, but instead they are overwhelmed with dread.
Being a woman presents both challenges and opportunities.
I used to feel proud and confident, but now I feel reduced and terrified by males who have transformed into merciless predators, leaving me feeling insecure and vulnerable.
How many lives must be lost before this senseless violence ends?
Men of South Africa, raping, murdering, and torturing is not the solution to any problem.
Consent is crucial — No means No. Women have equal rights and deserve respect, just like you.
Being a woman comes with both struggles and blessings, but that doesn't justify brutality and oppression.
Stop the violence and recognize women's rights!
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Rise: An Anthology of Resilience
PoetryA powerful and poignant collection of poems that elevates the voices and stories of South African women, putting light on the challenges and strength that define their existence. With unabashed honesty and lyricism, the poems address the terrible re...
