Review: 4W Lifestyle x GStarRaw’s 30th Birthday Event

On the 3rd of October, I tagged along with a friend of mine to the Gstar RAW  30th birthday celebration hosted by 4w Lifestyle at an art studio on Bree Street, Cape Town. I rarely do First Thursdays because of the hassle of having to move from place to place. That’s why I chose to…

A critical analysis of the Gillette Ad that sparked international controversy at the beginning of this year

It is usually a move made by brands targeting women in which they align themselves with current movements. Surprisingly, Gillette made use of the current discourse around the harm of toxic masculinity to promote its brand and also be a pioneer in the male cosmetics industry to do so. This campaign received backlash from its…

The Top 5 Best Jazz Spots in Cape Town

Cape Town restaurants and bars all over the city host jazz nights and live unplugged sessions from different and local artists. I have compiled at least five spots and a facebook page that you can also consult when looking for Jazz sessions in Cape Town.

Gigi Rooftop restaurant and bar: Cape Town’s New Hotspot

Gigi Rooftop is almost a month old and it is on everyone’s to-visit list. I can safely say that this place is indeed worth the hype. This poolside rooftop bar and eatery are situated on the sixth-floor of the Gorgeous George Hotel in Cape Town. And it is indeed gorgeous! Besides this space being aesthetically…

Dating in your late teens and early twenties: An unpaid internship

I can safely say that my dating curriculum vitae definitely lists me as undateable. I have been with a lot of people but until this day I have not been in a long term, healthy, and exclusive relationship. And I believe it has everything to do with age. 18-21 is a very delicate time in…

Cape Town Gay Culture: Fake, Elitist, Pretty Privilege, and Clout

Last year after finishing a podcast with Musa Nkone, we sat down and just reflected on the Cape Town gay scene. In our talk, I felt personally attacked and that Musa was taking a jab at me because our talk began with him calling me a “fake elite gay”. It was at this point where I…

“Coolest Monkey in the jungle”: A nuanced understanding of racism

“Coolest Monkey in the jungle” are the words written on an H&M hoodie which went viral and received social media backlash for being “racist”. The outcry was the result of the hoodie being modelled by a black young boy from Sweden. Even though the mother of the H&M model found this hoodie to not be…