Zipho Dolamo

1 month ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Zipho Dolamo |Masi Losi

Our familial systems are deeply interconnected — positioning and positionality matter, says the writer. We actually had an eventful holiday season — a Christmas in April, if you will! For many, that meant heading back to their ancestral and family homes from their urban residences. Every Pedi person I know, except for me, went to Limpopo. I say this with the deepest level of FOMO (fear of missing out) in my heart, because my family looked like they had a ball.

Jan 13, 2025 | sowetanlive.co.za | Zipho Dolamo |Eugene Coetzee

Mgidi is one of the biggest events on Xhosas' social calender in December as families welcome their sons from initiation schools. It was a gorgeous festive season indeed. I sincerely wish you all a happy New Year, one where you will find it less tedious to honour yourself and set realistic goals. I think by now we all agree that the festive season was carried by the Xhosa nation per the many social commentators (read TikTokers).

Dec 2, 2024 | sowetanlive.co.za | Zipho Dolamo

young Zipho and uncle Langa Kentane. Have you ever found yourself in what feels like a physical, emotional, or spiritual rut, the kind of rut where simply staying afloat takes everything you’ve got? For many, “staying afloat” might mean getting through the day, managing responsibilities such as school, work, or family, while feeling like you're running on empty. If this resonates, you’re not alone.

Nov 18, 2024 | sowetanlive.co.za | Zipho Dolamo |Sino Majangaza |Oupa Bopape

It is no secret that on this platform we celebrate the fashions in which music and spirituality interact and intertwine. As a universal language, that transcends borders, beliefs and sometimes even reality, music has a way of transporting us, capturing the mind and spirit in journeys that feel otherworldly yet deeply personal. Music, capable of evoking or even vividly emblazoning memories and emotions in our minds and thoughts, remains like a teleportation device.

Nov 4, 2024 | sowetanlive.co.za | Zipho Dolamo

The realisation that “everything” is now my responsibility – no exceptions – was shocking and transformative. Growing up often feels like a begrudging, ongoing lesson in responsibility. By “growing up,” I mean the undeniable journey into adulthood with countless roles and responsibilities. There’s a tipping point where one realises that every aspect of life, whether it’s tasks, emotional well-being, or even one’s mental health, falls under personal responsibility.