Australia’s social media ban has given us a way to fight big tech – and get my son back on his skateboard | Sisonke Msimang
Australia’s social media ban has given us a way to fight big tech – and get my son back on his skateboard | Sisonke Msimang
The ban on under-16s accessing ‘harmful’ content that began this week has overwhelming approval from adults – even if it had a few teething issues, says author Sisonke Msimang
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December 13, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Australia’s social media ban has given us a way to fight big tech – and get my son back on his skateboard | Sisonke Msimang
November 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Shoutout to Sisonke Msimang, a writer of courage & integrity. We should all be calling out #AirBnB for their profiteering in occupied lands. #Palestine #Nakba
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Sisonke Msimang withdraws from Sydney Writer’s Festival over Palestine
Sisonke Msimang has withdrawn from the Sydney Writers’ Festival 2025 over its sponsorship by Airbnb, which actively operates in illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
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May 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Shoutout to Sisonke Msimang, a writer of courage & integrity. We should all be calling out #AirBnB for their profiteering in occupied lands. #Palestine #Nakba
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There are plenty of ways to express anger at a failing political system without scapegoating particular communities, says Sisonke Msimang.
But our very white mainstream media is treating racism as a reasonable response.
But our very white mainstream media is treating racism as a reasonable response.
May 16, 2026 at 8:52 PM
There are plenty of ways to express anger at a failing political system without scapegoating particular communities, says Sisonke Msimang.
But our very white mainstream media is treating racism as a reasonable response.
But our very white mainstream media is treating racism as a reasonable response.
When Sisonke picked up the childlike looking device in Perth on Australia Day, she had a sense of foreboding so she took it to police. She says they took some time to act.
With arms outstretched Sisonke held what police say was an IED, waiting for them to notice her
When Sisonke picked up the childlike looking device in Perth on Australia Day, she had a sense of foreboding so she took it to police. She says they took some time to act.
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February 18, 2026 at 9:48 AM
When Sisonke picked up the childlike looking device in Perth on Australia Day, she had a sense of foreboding so she took it to police. She says they took some time to act.
This is very good. (Written by Sisonke Msimang, a South African academic and activist.)
How Trump’s Embrace of Afrikaner 'Refugees' Became a Joke in South Africa: 'claims of white genocide are a pretext for an administration that is keen to pressure South Africa to withdraw its case against Israel at the International Court of Justice'. theintercept.com/2025/05/21/s...
How Trump’s Embrace of Afrikaner “Refugees” Became a Joke in South Africa
Untangling the “white genocide” narrative from propaganda to punchline, as South Africa’s president meets with Trump in the White House.
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May 22, 2025 at 8:40 PM
This is very good. (Written by Sisonke Msimang, a South African academic and activist.)
3. “Part of Me Went with Him” Winnie Madikezela-Mandela’s first autobiography. If unavailable read Sisonke Msimang’s “The Resurrection of Winnie Mandela”.
4. “Burger’s Daughter” by Nadine Gordimer. A novel about white families in apartheid era South Africa.
4. “Burger’s Daughter” by Nadine Gordimer. A novel about white families in apartheid era South Africa.
February 8, 2025 at 10:29 PM
3. “Part of Me Went with Him” Winnie Madikezela-Mandela’s first autobiography. If unavailable read Sisonke Msimang’s “The Resurrection of Winnie Mandela”.
4. “Burger’s Daughter” by Nadine Gordimer. A novel about white families in apartheid era South Africa.
4. “Burger’s Daughter” by Nadine Gordimer. A novel about white families in apartheid era South Africa.
Really, truly affecting talk today, that I will be thinking about for a long time
October 21, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Really, truly affecting talk today, that I will be thinking about for a long time
December 1, 2024 at 7:56 AM
“Mandela zei niet tegen witte mensen: ‘Jullie angst voor zwarten is volstrekt niet gebaseerd op de realiteit, maar stoelt puur op racistische denkbeelden.’ Nee hij stelde witte mensen op hun gemak, bekritiseerde hun angsten niet, garandeerde slechts dat die angsten geen werkelijkheid zouden worden."
Activiste Sisonke Msimang: Mandela had meer druk moeten uitoefenen op witte Zuid-Afrikanen
Sisonke Msimang bewondert Nelson Mandela. Maar: ‘Zijn boodschap van verzoening is niet meer alleen geliefd.’ Zondag houdt de schrijfster de eerste Nelson Mandela Lezing.
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June 16, 2026 at 9:19 PM
“Mandela zei niet tegen witte mensen: ‘Jullie angst voor zwarten is volstrekt niet gebaseerd op de realiteit, maar stoelt puur op racistische denkbeelden.’ Nee hij stelde witte mensen op hun gemak, bekritiseerde hun angsten niet, garandeerde slechts dat die angsten geen werkelijkheid zouden worden."
When Sisonke Msimang writes, you should read.
On #Trump, #race, and #SouthAfrica
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On #Trump, #race, and #SouthAfrica
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On Trump and the invention of white victims in South Africa
Occasionally a display of racist violence is so brutal and grotesque that it forces South Africans to time travel.
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March 18, 2025 at 8:58 PM
When Sisonke Msimang writes, you should read.
On #Trump, #race, and #SouthAfrica
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On #Trump, #race, and #SouthAfrica
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"Sisonke
We advocate for the decriminalization of consensual adult sex work.
We provide support to sex workers of all diversities.
National sex workers movement
South Africa."
www.sisonke.org.za
We advocate for the decriminalization of consensual adult sex work.
We provide support to sex workers of all diversities.
National sex workers movement
South Africa."
www.sisonke.org.za
Home - Sisonke
Sisonke home screen
www.sisonke.org.za
October 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
"Sisonke
We advocate for the decriminalization of consensual adult sex work.
We provide support to sex workers of all diversities.
National sex workers movement
South Africa."
www.sisonke.org.za
We advocate for the decriminalization of consensual adult sex work.
We provide support to sex workers of all diversities.
National sex workers movement
South Africa."
www.sisonke.org.za
ICYMI, here's Sisonke Msimang reading her article.
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The Sunday read: Scapegoating migrants and anger at a failing political system - podcast
Author Sisonke Msimang says blaming migrants won’t ease the pain disillusioned voters are feeling
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May 16, 2026 at 9:06 PM
ICYMI, here's Sisonke Msimang reading her article.
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Angus Taylor’s shameful remarks about ‘bad’ countries obscure the bigger question – how can we make sure Australia is a good one? | Sisonke Msimang
Angus Taylor’s shameful remarks about ‘bad’ countries obscure the bigger question – how can we make sure Australia is a good one? | Sisonke Msimang
The Liberal party would rather sow division than solve problems – but grievance yields a bitter harvest
At a time when his party has a real opportunity to throw out the playbook of the past, Angus Taylor seems woefully ill-equipped to lay out a vision for Australian goodness.
This past weekend the Liberal leader made remarks about “bad people” coming to Australia from “bad countries”, claiming: “There is a higher risk that some bad people come from those bad countries.” Continue reading...
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April 30, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Angus Taylor’s shameful remarks about ‘bad’ countries obscure the bigger question – how can we make sure Australia is a good one? | Sisonke Msimang
^^ Sisonke Msimang ^^
March 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
^^ Sisonke Msimang ^^
Wonderful keynote by Sisonke Msimang on the power of connection and storytelling at #theta2025
May 26, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Wonderful keynote by Sisonke Msimang on the power of connection and storytelling at #theta2025
"there seems to be tacit support for the idea tt it may not be politically correct but that it’s “natural” for the public to direct its frustration at migrants. I don’t accept this.
There are plenty of ways to express anger at a failing political system without scapegoating particular communities."
There are plenty of ways to express anger at a failing political system without scapegoating particular communities."
Yes, Pauline Hanson’s voters are struggling with economic pressures. But blaming migrants won’t ease their pain | Sisonke Msimang
One Nation supporters are not unique or special. And there are plenty of ways to express anger at a failing political system without scapegoating particular communities
www.theguardian.com
May 12, 2026 at 1:15 AM
"there seems to be tacit support for the idea tt it may not be politically correct but that it’s “natural” for the public to direct its frustration at migrants. I don’t accept this.
There are plenty of ways to express anger at a failing political system without scapegoating particular communities."
There are plenty of ways to express anger at a failing political system without scapegoating particular communities."
Out of place | Sisonke Msimang
Out of place
Reflections on home
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January 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Out of place | Sisonke Msimang
“A Time for Bravery: What happens when Australia chooses courage?
Yanis Varoufakis, Craig Foster, Dr Sophie Scamps MP, Sisonke Msimang, Dr Amy Thunig-McGregor, Mike Rann AC, Senator Fatima Payman, Ben Quilty, Barrie Cassidy, Hon Ralph Regenvanu, Josh Bornstein, Michele O'Neil and Tim Costello. ➡️
Yanis Varoufakis, Craig Foster, Dr Sophie Scamps MP, Sisonke Msimang, Dr Amy Thunig-McGregor, Mike Rann AC, Senator Fatima Payman, Ben Quilty, Barrie Cassidy, Hon Ralph Regenvanu, Josh Bornstein, Michele O'Neil and Tim Costello. ➡️
November 17, 2025 at 7:09 PM
“A Time for Bravery: What happens when Australia chooses courage?
Yanis Varoufakis, Craig Foster, Dr Sophie Scamps MP, Sisonke Msimang, Dr Amy Thunig-McGregor, Mike Rann AC, Senator Fatima Payman, Ben Quilty, Barrie Cassidy, Hon Ralph Regenvanu, Josh Bornstein, Michele O'Neil and Tim Costello. ➡️
Yanis Varoufakis, Craig Foster, Dr Sophie Scamps MP, Sisonke Msimang, Dr Amy Thunig-McGregor, Mike Rann AC, Senator Fatima Payman, Ben Quilty, Barrie Cassidy, Hon Ralph Regenvanu, Josh Bornstein, Michele O'Neil and Tim Costello. ➡️
Palestine has made radical solidarities possible:
"The naked asymmetry of the Gaza ceasefire plan and a conversation on hope and solidarity with writer Sisonke Msimang traversing Australia, South Africa and Palestine."
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"The naked asymmetry of the Gaza ceasefire plan and a conversation on hope and solidarity with writer Sisonke Msimang traversing Australia, South Africa and Palestine."
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Palestine has made radical solidarities possible
By Bhakti Shringarpure. The naked asymmetry of the Gaza ceasefire plan and a conversation with Sisonke Msimang by way of Australia, South Africa and Palestine.
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October 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Palestine has made radical solidarities possible:
"The naked asymmetry of the Gaza ceasefire plan and a conversation on hope and solidarity with writer Sisonke Msimang traversing Australia, South Africa and Palestine."
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"The naked asymmetry of the Gaza ceasefire plan and a conversation on hope and solidarity with writer Sisonke Msimang traversing Australia, South Africa and Palestine."
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Cómo escribir sobre Palestina loquesomos.org/como-escribi... #FreePalestine
Cómo escribir sobre Palestina - LoQueSomos
Sisonke Msimang, relato antipalestino, no usar genocidio, 7-O, ignoren fuentes palestinas, cómo escribir sobre Palestina, palabras prohibidas
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May 31, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Cómo escribir sobre Palestina loquesomos.org/como-escribi... #FreePalestine
Palestine, Black & African Solidarities, and the Perils of Online Activism: Featuring Sisonke Msimang
new episode of the Radical Futures #podcast
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new episode of the Radical Futures #podcast
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14. Palestine, Black & African Solidarities, and the Perils of Online Activism: Featuring Sisonke Msimang
Sisonke Msimang is clear that she is, first and foremost, an African.
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October 9, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Palestine, Black & African Solidarities, and the Perils of Online Activism: Featuring Sisonke Msimang
new episode of the Radical Futures #podcast
www.radicalbookscollective.com/p/14-palesti...
new episode of the Radical Futures #podcast
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"Amid all the political punditry about the One Nation win in Farrer, it’s important not to lose sight of the fact that, for those on the receiving end of One Nation’s grievance politics, this all feels really personal."
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Yes, Pauline Hanson’s voters are struggling with economic pressures. But blaming migrants won’t ease their pain | Sisonke Msimang
One Nation supporters are not unique or special. And there are plenty of ways to express anger at a failing political system without scapegoating particular communities
www.theguardian.com
May 12, 2026 at 1:18 AM
"Amid all the political punditry about the One Nation win in Farrer, it’s important not to lose sight of the fact that, for those on the receiving end of One Nation’s grievance politics, this all feels really personal."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...