Essentially a place to see what Ogilvians from all over the world are wearing.
So, last week, I finally made it onto the site in my pretty vintage red polkadot dress (Got it at Market on Main), Lion Matches ring (Journey on Long street), leather belt (Milk on Long street) soft leather tan shoes (Neighbourgoods Market at Biscuit Mill CT) and Virgin Mary earrings (Can't rememeber where I got those)
In a little while, I'm going home for the weekend.
Yes, ndingumgoduki (Direct: I am a home goer) - which essentially means that I'm not from where I live and I [often] go home.
And that home is Umtata. I was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Umtata, raised in Fort Gale and went Umtata High School for my early years. My parents moved us from the beautiful Transkie in 1994 to Transvaal as my mother was made Financial Director of Department of Public works and the Government moved, so we moved. Transkie, Transvaal and even Umtata have been renamed since, but some names will forever stick with me (Transvaal excluded)
My granny lives in Ikhwezi, Etyamzanshe, and there is where I am going. Home. Not quite where I was raised, but it is much closer than Randburg.
Unfortunately, most of the 11hour drive will be overnight, so there won't be any pretty pictures.
I can't wait to smell the fresh air, see stars, animals, hills and mountains, fewer buildings and skyscrapers, more landscape; simplicity. See my granny, hear her voice, her laugh, her smile and her wisdom. Old people are wonderous...
Zwelakhe Tshabangu – Copywriter
/ Creative Group Head
Tumi Sethebe – Art Director
Akona Ndungane – Account Management
Liske van Tubbergh – Agency
Producer
Velocity Afrika
Mpho Twala – Director -
Velocity Afrika
Monareng Makwetla – Producer -
Velocity Afrika
Mello Morope – Assistant
Director – Velocity Afrika
I must say, Mzansi Magic is a brand I am extremely proud to work on. Truly South Africa's best channel - finally telling our stories, celebrating our journey and opening our minds and imagination to the beauty and creativity that is this country's entertainment
In July we, Ogilvy Joburg, launched Mzansi Magic's new campaign to commemorate and celebrate a year of the channel's existence.
Launched the Van Tuka to the Future campaign with an incredible, nostalgic and magical star studded TV ad, print and outdoor ads all with the refreshed gold logo and awesome radio.
The TV was showcased for the first time at the first birthday celebration at Turbine hall which saw the likes of Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Steve Kekana, Kabelo, Ali Katt, Mafikizolo and more grace the stage in a musical journey of old and new - Van Tuka to the Future.
Nothing you've had, lost or experienced is for yourself only
Take pain for example - have you ever considered that you are chosen to experience some things so that you are strong enough to help someone else? That's what this Charles Bukowski quote reminded me of, just as I was about to bitch and moan that it's all too hard.
I dedicate this to the Slutwalk Joburg organisors, supporters, victims and survivors - there are far too many of you to name, but I hope this means something to you
"Pain is strange. A cat killing a bird, a car accident, a fire.... Pain arrives, BANG, and there it is, it sits on you. It's real. And to anybody watching, you look foolish. Like you've suddenly become an idiot. There's no cure for it unless you know somebody who understands how you feel, and knows how to help." —Charles Bukowski
What is a slut?
According to the dictionary definition:
Dictionary.com - –noun
1.
adirty,slovenlywoman.
2.
animmoralordissolutewoman;prostitute.
Another definition I found stated:
(n.) An untidy woman; a slattern.
(n.) A servant girl; a drudge.
(n.) A female dog; a bitch
For as long as I can remember, a slut was something dirty, without morals and essentially a woman who slept around? As the years went on, I got to thinking about this word rooted in hate and judgement, and I've come to realise that it only has power if it you give it. If someone calls you a slut - does it really reflect who you are, or who they are? What someone thinks of me has nothing to do with me, at all. And being said 'slut' is no reason to sexually assault someone.
A Toronto cop stated in court that "Women should avoid dressing like sluts in order to not be victimised." and this is where the SlutWalk movement started.
From a blog i read "Slut" is just another way of saying "worthless" without having to come up with a reason. Little girls get called sluts before they even know what sex is."
Slut doesn't mean anything to me. But I don know it doesnt mean I should be sexually assaulted.
THERE IS NO REASON AT ALL TO RAPE SOMEONE. Grandmothers in their beds have been raped Guys in bathroom stalls have been raped Babies in their cot have been raped Prostitutes have been raped School girls and boys have been raped Your friend, your colleague, your brother, you sister, your mother, your uncle, your lecturer, the person at the next table, the girl in front of you at the bank, the TV star, the author, the housekeeper, the guy who fixes your car, the woman in a wheelchair you see at the coffee shop, the couple behind you at the cinema, the woman in her burka. I could go on, but the point is rape sees no race, age, social status, upbringing, education etc - it is a violation to all. And none of them are to blame.
On the radio I listened to a discussion on rape and consent, and a revered journalist whose name I can't recall said that girls who dance on table deserve to be raped. This shocked me to the very core. How can anyone deserve to be raped?
So this is what the Slutwalk is about. Call me what you will, think of me what you will, but stop blaming me for being sexually assaulted. If I were a prostitute and sold my body, all rights are still reserved, and there is no reason for anyone to take that right away. The way I am dressed does not mean I want to be raped.
Slutwalk is a march against victim blaming, a march to say enough is enough, a march to come together to support victims and let them know we care, a march to say rape is wrong, a march of solidarity against the heritage that is becoming the stigma.
So please join me. 24 September (Heritage Day) at Zoo Lake, dressed any way you want to, with anyone you want to bring. Bring a poster, bring a smile and bring your support.
For more information: www.slutwalkjhb.co.za
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