When Phumzile Mayiza, 33, started her menstrual cycle at 14, she was bewildered. Growing up in rural Kwa-Zulu Natal in kwaHlabisa, she was not exposed to
‘It just goes to show your dreams are valid’ Mihlali N on making the Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ list The star has made the coveted Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list. Image: Instagram/Mihlali N
YouTuber and beauty guru Mihlali Ndamase has landed herself on the esteemed Forbes Africa “30 Under 30” list, and she told TshisaLIVE she is excited to inspire with more boss moves.
The star was announced as one of Africa’s young innovators and risk-takers recognised for their achievements during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Master KG, Kabza de Small and rugby players Lukhanyo Am and Cheslin Kolbe were some of the big SA names to appear alongside Mihlali .
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May 28 marks It is a day to promote good menstrual health and hygiene management, and break stigmas that exist around menstruators. Many menstruators around the world and in South Africa struggle with access to menstrual products and proper hygiene facilities. On this day, we recognise the organisations working to ensure menstruators have access to their menstrual rights.
Project Dignity
Project Dignity is an organisation that aims to use existing networks of community educators and Life Orientation Teachers to raise awareness around menstruation. The organisation distributes Subz Pants and Pads products to young girls aged 10-19 years. They also host one-hour workshops run in primary and high schools by qualified community educators. The community educators engage pupils in open dialogue on the topics of reproductive health, menstruation, feminine hygiene and sanitary wear. The main objective of Project Dignity is to de-stigmatise, raise awareness