In honour of Women’s Month, the National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) proudly presents the Women of Impact Series. This series celebrates the outstanding achievements of our female graduates, partners, and project leaders in the Humanities and Social Sciences. We showcase the groundbreaking research, extraordinary dedication, and inspiring visions of these accomplished women. Through their innovative work and unwavering commitment, they have advanced in their respective fields and shaped a more inclusive and diverse future. Join us in celebrating their remarkable contributions and stories.

1.What does the celebration of Women’s Month mean to you?

This year I celebrate Women in all their glory, as we not only embody ‘Imbokotho’ but also decolonial love, a radical love that moves us past the grips of colonial and apartheid traumas to a space of self-love and healing. It is through decolonial love that I embrace my contested identity in South Africa and appreciate the intricate Blackness I embody. I pay tribute to the sacrifices of the past that have paved the way for us, the Black women and Black mothers of today. I honour the memory of the Women’s March for Freedom by heeding the call to continue because there is still much to do.