Therise Davie deploys what she describes as a womanhood and womanist-inspired framework to demonstrate and, in extension, to critique the ways in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) reinforces problematic gender and racial stereotypes. 

Leshaba Tony Lechaba argues that women have been crucial in promoting Pan Africanism and the liberation struggle in the African context; therefore, excluding and marginalising women in our Pan-Africanist pursuits negates the economic, social, and political progress needed to elevate the continent of Africa to a position of being an influential global player offering lucrative opportunities to its citizenry. 

Elmon Motloutsi explains that the success of any development agenda across our diverse contexts must reflect meaningful participation of women in decision-making, and not just through the number-counting of female attendees in government-controlled spaces. 

Collen Khorommbi explores the role of social media in the emancipation of present-day feminist discourses and embodiments, highlighting that, as countries such as South Africa continue to confront gender-based violence, inequality, and systemic injustice, social media platforms remain essential tools to help facilitate such social justice pursuits. 

Phumla Mhlanga laments about women’s struggles with justice and fairness in the entertainment industry. Through a specific focus on well known Black actresses, Mhlanga shows us some of the patterns of exploitation in the entertainment industry and calls on institutions and broadcasters to enforce transparent contracts, fair pay, and protections against the backlisting of those women who speak truth to power. 

Sean Thurtell’s engaging video essay argues that Hollywood's attempts to create diversity and equality through all-female cast narratives have inadvertently distracted us from deeper issues by obscuring the evident patriarchy still present in these stories. 

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Highlights and student reflections from part-one of-two of the 2025 edition of our student writing workshops. 

Sylvia Skhosana sits down with Omhle Ntshingila and Pontsho Pilane, two women who, in different capacities, were at the frontlines of the #FeesMustFall events at Wits University in 2015.