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Happy 7th birthday, GirlOnTheBus! 🎉

When I first started GirlOnTheBus, I was a journalist in the making. At the time, I was working at a community magazine as a writer and sub-editor, and volunteering at my local masjied, writing and sourcing content for its monthly newsletter. These experiences reinforced my love for talking with people, seeking knowledge and sharing that information. It excited me – it still excites me to … Continue reading Happy 7th birthday, GirlOnTheBus! 🎉

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My June achievements, finally picking up a book, and new life lessons

As Youth Month comes to a close, I wanted to share some things with all you lovely readers before heading into the… seventh month of the year! I know this is getting old – but where is the time going!? My interview with Tasneem Daniels Nervous would be an understatement! Tasneem and I have become such amazing online buddies, and being interviewed by her was … Continue reading My June achievements, finally picking up a book, and new life lessons

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My (brief) time as a thrift shop owner: ‘I found a new sense of purpose’

Not too long ago, I found myself unemployed (again), with no future jobs on the cards. It devastated me: I was emotionally damaged and mentally drained. In my opinion, the effects of unemployment are something that not many people talk about, while it is a dark reality for many in South Africa. But innovation is often born from desperation – or however, the phrase goes … Continue reading My (brief) time as a thrift shop owner: ‘I found a new sense of purpose’

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#STORYTIME, Short Stories, storytime, Student Life

Confessions of a Teenage Body Shamer #4

A few weeks later, I sat waiting for my friends in the school cafeteria. It was unusual for Katie and me to arrive there separately. When I searched for her in her classroom, she’d already left. I scanned the room, making sure I had a view of all the entrances, yet neither Katie nor any of my other friends walked through any of them. Suddenly … Continue reading Confessions of a Teenage Body Shamer #4

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