Writer Blocked
By Qhamani Diphoko What do you write about when you have writers block? What do you say when your mind suddenly strikes a blank? There...
The Creatives Behind The Work
Was born and raised in the City of Cape Town. He is an aspiring performance-maker and multidisciplinary artist who expresses his creativity through poetry, acting and dancing. First introduced to drama by Assitej SA in his primary school years, he has fallen in love with the craft since. Blooming his dance career at a later time than the norm, Freddy has competed in both regional competitions as well as on a national scale and received a noteworthy number of medals. He has appeared in RIky Rick’s Sidlukotini music video, been a backup dancer for singer Rowlene Bosman and performed at the Artscape and Magnet Theatre, among others. He is currently pursuing a BA Theatre and Performance degree, specialising in Theatre-making, at the University of Cape Town.
“Every day it gets a little easier… But you gotta do it every day — that's the hard part. But it does get easier.”
By Qhamani Diphoko What do you write about when you have writers block? What do you say when your mind suddenly strikes a blank? There...
It’s a short poem about constantly falling into the bitter habit and reliving old sweet memories.
I can’t tell the difference anymore, Between who I am and Who I choose to put on every morning. I know that I will smile today but I...
In a difficult situation, stuck between love and hate. can insecurity lead to immaturity?
youre emotions are not apart of you, its but a mere extension of you.
Written by: Oratile Ndimande Bagaetsho, bothata ga se koo, ke kwano. Ke latlhegetswe ke Dinaledi. Ke gorile letsatsi le tlhabile mme...
I’m thinking about how your fingers traverse my skin, how they follow the trail of body hair and hike up every bump and scar. I’m...
'I silently listen, loud enough to be heard'
Written by: Oratile Ndimande PG Warning: Strong Language used, PG is advised. It is the end of a weak attempt at saving change. Instead,...
Eleven haikus about the simplicity of this type of poetry.
Enzo's mother revels some details of his father's secret life and the events that took place when Enzo was still young.
2am is a poem about the unconscious thoughts being brought to life at 2am
Written by Hannah Tayla During my holiday I had the opportunity to visit a few tourist attractions in the beloved city of Cape Town. I...
Written by: Oratile Ndimande Friday, the second. Odirile was slouched over on a random bench on campus, he was having the saddest...
Written by: Freddy Nyezi Eight Days until tomorrow is today. Don’t get to the airport too late. Thank you for always being my date To...
"The new filter I carry in order to survive and make it out"
A sonnet about comforting a distressed loved one