A START TOWARDS SHATTERING THE GLASS CEILING


"I started to realise change from our societies when our school allowed females to study subjects such as basic handicrafts and design and techology which long ago woud've been considered 'male only' subjects.Our teachers recently realised that females are just as capable of handling the tasks that come with studying these subjects as well as their male counterparts. It was also realised that most female students have a great eye for design and usually bring better, more practical ideas for projects. BasaliTech's mission is similaras its main aim is to equip young girls and women with the necessary skills to be competent in the fast paced future that is the fourth industrial revolution. For most students in Lesotho, where the majority of the population is heavily reliant on a government approve curriculum and government ran institutions, computer learning is just not the norm, hence with its mission, BasaliTech has taken one step forward in bridging this gap,"said Palesa Kamohi.

THE BLACK GIRL WAVE

"Strike a woman,and you strike a rock"
-Winnie Madikizela Mandela

"Ever since I was a little girl I had to wash dishes but my brother never did.I asked my father why I always had to wash the dishes whereas my brother never does,but he only said,"Because you're a girl!"Thats when I realised how men and women are considered to be different.I have been thinking that way until I knew and listened to one of the women who inspire me:'Mama Winnie Madikizela Mandela.'Many might know a couple of 'not so good' things she did but I consider the good ones.During (her husband) Nelson Mandela's time in prison she became the target of police harassment and brutality.She was arrested and jailed a number of times.Her continued resilience in the face of such violence is what motivated most people;women at most.For women,she was a guiding light who taught us to be brave and powerful;to embody strenght,fortitude,conviction and be powerful.Her feminist legacy birthed strong young African women dedicated and determined to fight struggles we face on our daily lives.

Mama Winnie's words and hard work during her lifetime modeled me into a strong and brave woman I never thought I would become.She gave me the motive to inspire females out there.To make them see their worth and make them know that physical appearance and power is not our most regarded asset-intellegence and wisdom are what we should all consider;these are essential features that aid us to gravitate towards our passion.She made me realise how intellegent,strong,independent and superior females are,"said 'Mamokhele Phaila.


REPRESENTATION MATTERS


Zozibini Tunzi

"Growing up a pageant princess, i always had dreams of winning a major international pageant. In 2017 when i met the then Miss South Africa, who later became Miss Universe of the same year, i felt a step closer towards my dream.Having a onversation with one of my idols ignited further, my ambition.However, looking at her, i realised something very important, she looked nothing like me. Infact most of the previous winners of the pageant looked nothing like me. They all had sandy blonde hair, striking light eyes, eurocentric features that were celebrated everywhere in the world.It hurt, i felt invisible. In 2019, it all changed when a young lady from a small town in a continent that is hardly ever recognised, won. Zozibini Tunzi won Miss Universe, crushing all beauty stereotypes as we know them.Short, kinky hair and dark hair, a Miss Universe that looks like me. For the first time in my life, i had an opportunity to see the world marvel and appreciate Afrocentric features. A major win for black girls worldwide,"said Lebo Ramohapi.


#BLACK GIRL MAGIC


Award winning singer songwriter who is not afraid to flaunt her authentically Tsonga self on the world stage.

Philanthropist, Business Woman and award winning influencer, Bonang Matheba is validation to every black girl's dreamsss.


"Where there's a woman, there's magic"

-Ntozake Shange