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Monkeypox: Quash LGBTQIAp+ stigma, deal in facts
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Monkeypox: Quash LGBTQIAp+ stigma, deal in facts

As we groove to and celebrate Renaissance, it’s paramount to remember the lives of those living and dead impacted by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. More so, as the world faces the latest monkeypox outbreak, it’s important to deal in facts when discussing the virus, instead of spreading homophobic rhetoric.

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The meticulous art of indie rollouts in South Africa
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The meticulous art of indie rollouts in South Africa

While some artists rely on a fandom’s reach to publicise new records, there is a bourgeoning breed of musicians going above and beyond industry conventions to rival their peers, signed or independent. To illustrate as much, consider Bra Nyoga, Tyson Sybateli, Underground King, Sipho The Gift, and for the love of all things NORMVL, please say the by, ByLwansta.

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Cool girls demand justice
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Cool girls demand justice

Too often, being romantic is seen as "doing too much", with people biting their tongues when they really want to write long, sentimental love letters. For many, the Gone Girl "Cool Girl" monologue perfectly describes this. Vengeance à la Amy isn’t attainable, but in 2022 let us lean into romance, shed our savagery, and consider justice for the romantic.

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Lelowhatsgood is making his musical debut
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Lelowhatsgood is making his musical debut

Celebrated and boundary busting international DJ, Lelowhatsgood is making his musical debut. Over the past few months, he has gently teased at new music, often working unreleased joints into his sets. This August, he announced the fruits of this labor as part of 7-track joint EP.

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Interrogating: Batman
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Interrogating: Batman

“All it takes is fear and a little focused violence,” says the Riddler in the 2022 Batman action film. But what is focused violence and when is it a good time to acknowledge its power? Certainly, without blowing any thing or any one up, it’s fair to interrogate the place for violence in the face of corruption.

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