A traditional ceremony in Xhosa culture withoutThis traditional skirt, made of durable cotton, is often worn by Xhosa women at ceremonies and celebrations such as weddings, initiation ceremonies and other special celebratory occasions. It has also been exhibited in museums and repurposed by fashion houses. It’s even been used as a symbol of defiance in moments of resistance during political trials.
The award forms part of the African critical inquiry programme - a partnership between UWC’s centre for humanities research and the Laney graduate school of Emory University in Atlanta. She and fellow UWC researcher Robert Uys are the recipients of the 2021 award, which supports African doctoral students in the humanities and humanistic social sciences enrolled at South African universities.
“Receiving this award is an incredible honour,” she said. “It’s such a gratifying recognition towards my project - not just my work but also towards the work of other individuals who are recipients of this award.”
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