Finally, something Kosher! Maya Roze Dialogues  |  Maya Roze Positivity never killed anyone. It is a source of light, that flickering flame in a dark cold room, with a storm raging in ones head. I mean, I have started going to these sessions on Saturday nights, mainly because I hear the kind of music and dance like a fiend on steroids’. Also, the fact that pe... Posted on: Wednesday, 23 May, 2012

Setswana identity in the arts Maya Roze Dialogues  |  Maya Roze Curiosity killed the cat and originality freed a nation; imitation murdered the population and Asia kidnapped the future for an unmentionable ransom amount. What is the problem and where does the challenge rain from? Do you not ever wonder why we are not super brainwashed like ‘proudly South Africa’... Posted on: Monday, 21 May, 2012

Homosexuality becoming fashionable On The Flipside  |  Keletso Thobega Homosexuality is considered criminal in Botswana and same sex marriages are illegal. There have been many futile efforts by ‘human rights organizations’ to challenge the Botswana law to decriminalize homosexuality and accord people in same sex relationships the right to be married. In a country that... Posted on: Monday, 21 May, 2012

Of fake love, jealousies and passion killings On The Flipside  |  Keletso Thobega A few months ago, I wrote an article about how some Batswana men do not respect women. It “upset” a number of people who found it fit to fire insults at me. Perhaps they thought I would withdraw my stance, but I am not one given to cowardice tendencies. The truth is always uncomfortable and I stand ... Posted on: Tuesday, 15 May, 2012

Literature and art’s role in defining history Maya Roze Dialogues  |  Maya Roze How does one aspire to be part of academic literature and what are the procedures? It would be nice to work on a legacy and not only for our loved ones but for future generations as well. When William Shakespeare, Zakes Mda, or Bessie Head compiled their material, do you think they knew that we woul... Posted on: Tuesday, 15 May, 2012

What’s the fuss! Maya Roze Dialogues  |  Maya Roze A few years a go I attended a book seminar at the University of Botswana, where Bessie Head was being honoured – or something of the sort. All kinds of literary enthusiasts attended it and I even appeared on one of the newspapers holding a book. Posted on: Thursday, 10 May, 2012

The things we do for beauty On The Flipside  |  Keletso Thobega Beauty is an integral part of our daily life. Most people want to look presentable, attractive and stylish. This can come at a high price as people - particularly women - go to extreme measures to attain beauty. Posted on: Monday, 07 May, 2012

Cultural identity construction Maya Roze Dialogues  |  Maya Roze What do we know besides complaints and constant criticism? Right now – nothing. Posted on: Monday, 30 April, 2012

What the hell do women want? On The Flipside  |  Keletso Thobega Society has built the perception that women always have “issues” with each other. I must point out that there are a number of women who get along very well. We enjoy our female companionships; sisterhood is amazing. Posted on: Monday, 30 April, 2012

The onus is on us artists Maya Roze Dialogues  |  Maya Roze I am panicking, not having a vain moment but rather massive writer’s block, or is it an overload? Posted on: Tuesday, 24 April, 2012