FAMILY POWER PLAY

Feb. 17 | HIV and the politics of tradition Gender inequalities, the generation gap and issues arising from the power dynamics within a family set up are the concerns I would like to explore this week. My memory goes back to the day Mmoni came to the kgotla...

TUG OF LOVE

Feb. 16 | Having discussed the “tigalebele” issue last week, I would like to share with you the strife that parents who are not married have to face together with their innocent children. The story from the customary court that follows reflects emerging...

DAMAGE CONTROL

Feb. 3 | The issue of tshenyo This week I am daring to walk on “hallowed ground” by attempting to demystify one of the cherished values of our culture ­- tshenyo or damages. Yes I can only make an effort because the implementation and understanding...

THE MAN WITH THREE BULLETS

Jan. 26 | Three bullets Statistics show that January is a peak month for suicide, so let me use my column this week to relate an encounter with a client who was close to adding to the depressing figures on both murder and suicide. It was Tuesday mid-morning when...

TRADITIONAL WISDOM CONFLICT OF CULTURE

Jan. 20 | A ZEZURU  lady came to the Kgotla and introduced herself as Jane. Her problem was that her six month old baby had died and her family refused to be involved with the funeral arrangements. My initial reaction was utter shock and criticism at what I thought...

THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PAST

Dec. 23 | As the global community enters into what is for me one of the most exciting seasons of the year, my column this week takes on a slightly different slant. Christmas is a time to give and receive love, a time to get together and celebrate the birth of...

STILL SMALL VOICES

Dec. 16 | Think of domestic violence and most often the image that comes to mind is one of men inflicting pain on innocent women and children. GENERATION GAP: A good talking is better than a good beatingThis week’s case study however illustrates how children...