Rays of Sunshine..

South Africa, like many other African countries, has had a good share of cultural practices and beliefs that hindered women from living up to their full potential and following in their dreams. Generation after generation, South African women have had to surrender to and endure a life that had just been reduced to marriage and child bearing. Anything outside of that considered a taboo. Forbidden.

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An optimism that works for you

Trying to be optimistic during difficult or challenging times seems like a tiring exercise. Standing in front of a mirror and saying ‘I am grateful for a beautiful life’ when the unemployment rate in South Africa continues to increase can seem fruitless. Optimism almost seems far-fetched when you’re faced with struggles on a daily basis and we completely understand!

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Three lessons from Nelson Mandela

How does one measure a life well lived? Is it by how many Instagram followers one gained or perhaps the amount of wealth one managed to acquire? Nelson Mandela is celebrated in the world for his character and leadership. Perhaps we can start with the legacy of good character and leadership? What kind of character would you like to leave for those left to imitate?

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Mandela Day: Still the same or not?

Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated on the 18th of July of every year in honour of the late and first democratically elected President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela who fought for the freedom of South Africans who were oppressed and were under the apartheid regime. The day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009 and the day was officially celebrated in 2010.

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Taking care of your mental health

The past week was extremely exhausting. The events that emerged in KZN, Gauteng and other regions of South Africa were really playing on the minds of many South Africans. While we may not reiterate what happened, the Voices Unite team hopes you and your loved ones were safe during this turbulent period and are able to rise above what transpired.

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