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VIDEO: #TeachersMarch to Parliament
VIDEO: #TeachersMarch to Parliament
On the day of the 2019 State of the Nation Address, the Educators Union Of South Africa (EUSA), and their affiliates, planned to march to…
Storm Simpson
Mar 18, 2019
Experimental Fiction: The Cut-Up Method
Experimental Fiction: The Cut-Up Method
I’ve wanted to try the cut-up method since I first heard about it — right before I attempted reading William S. Burroughs’ subversive…
Storm Simpson
Dec 6, 2018
Adolf, Joseph, Benito and… Ted
Adolf, Joseph, Benito and… Ted
Turning 21 years old is considered a significant milestone by many people. It’s a pretty big deal for wizards too, which is odd as we now…
Storm Simpson
Jun 11, 2017
Kelly & Jerome
Kelly & Jerome
There was a storm the night before. Three buckets stood in the kitchen catching stale raindrops. Kelly sat by the scrubbed table waiting…
Storm Simpson
Jun 27, 2019
Indigo Skate Gala at #CityBowlPark | Indigo Youth Movement
Indigo Skate Gala at #CityBowlPark | Indigo Youth Movement
On 9 March 2019, Indigo Youth Movement, a skateboarding non-profit organisation, launched City Bowl Park — a new skateboarding space on…
Storm Simpson
Mar 15, 2019
SA food security and Land Expropriation
SA food security and Land Expropriation
The food security of South Africa has been heavily scrutinised since the ANC adopted Land Expropriation without Compensation, as a policy…
Storm Simpson
Nov 8, 2017
#TotalShutdown March in Cape Town
#TotalShutdown March in Cape Town
On 1 August, in the spirit of the Women’s march of 1956, thousands of women, gender non-conforming people and the LGBTIQA community across…
Storm Simpson
Aug 14, 2018
#Zexit Imminent
#Zexit Imminent
The end of Jacob Zuma’s tenure as President of South Africa is imminent. The manner of his exit (or #Zexit) remains to be seen. Initial…
Storm Simpson
Feb 13, 2018
The Tower
The Tower
We stood in the shadow of the Great Tower, green, yellow and black overalls elbow to elbow, watching the butts of the rifles carried by…
Storm Simpson
Jan 7, 2020
Plans for the Weekend
Plans for the Weekend
“Plans for the weekend, ouens?” asked Jeremiah, in the group chat.
Storm Simpson
Jan 7, 2020
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