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Wanted an opportunity to see Fashion Dump for free? Maybe you missed out on our previous screenings, or you want your fr...
01/10/2026

Wanted an opportunity to see Fashion Dump for free? Maybe you missed out on our previous screenings, or you want your friends to watch it, well, tonight’s the night!

Never On A Sunday will be hosting a free screening at 186 Lower Main Rd starting the film at 18:30.

Fashion Dump takes a closer look at the world of second-hand clothing and the journey of our clothes through Africa, perfect for anyone who loves fashion, films, thrifting or is curious about the environmental side of what we wear.

And because it’s First Thursday, the night doesn’t end with the credits. Stick around for a gin tasting, a DJ and the Late Night Thrift festivities. See you tonight!

Still wondering where to go, or what to do this First Thursday? Join us at Never On A Sunday at 186 Lower Main Road for ...
30/09/2026

Still wondering where to go, or what to do this First Thursday? Join us at Never On A Sunday at 186 Lower Main Road for the screening of Fashion Dump, with the film beginning at 18:30.

Part of the OBS Late Night Thrift, you can start your First Thursday along the route before making your way to Never On A Sunday, where you can settle in for the film, enjoy a gin tasting, and vibe to some good music.

Whether you're a cinephile, a fashionista, or simply curious about sustainability and the thrifting process in Africa, come curious, come ready to explore, and join us for an evening celebrating fashion, film and the stories behind second-hand clothing.

How did Black African migrants in South Africa secure their right to eat during the COVID-19 pandemic? In "The Right to ...
29/09/2026

How did Black African migrants in South Africa secure their right to eat during the COVID-19 pandemic?

In "The Right to Eat," Mpho Ndaba uncovers powerful stories of resilience and survival, highlighting how Black migrants navigated food insecurity in a time of crisis.

This chapter challenges us to rethink migration and borderland studies by centering racial blackness—revealing what often remains invisible in mainstream narratives.

Russel Hlongwane and Tammy Langtry’s “The Women’s Claim to uMqombothi from the Durban System” traces events that shaped ...
28/09/2026

Russel Hlongwane and Tammy Langtry’s “The Women’s Claim to uMqombothi from the Durban System” traces events that shaped the development of Durban, exploring what they reveal about settle place-making and the displacement of Indigenous people through the humble sorghum grain.

The chapter brings attention to histories that have often been overlooked, showing how uMqombothi can offer a different way of understanding Durban’s past

Food is not only about what we eat. It can also tell stories about our relationship with nature, culture, history and po...
25/09/2026

Food is not only about what we eat. It can also tell stories about our relationship with nature, culture, history and power.

“Towards a Decolonised Food System in South Africa: Lessons from Indigenous Food Systems” by Brittany Kesselman, explores how Indigenous food systems recognised the interdependence between people and nature, while colonial food systems were built around the exploitation of both.

The book is currently available for purchase online.

Food advertising can sell more than a product. It can also sell ideas about masculinity, fatherhood and what it means to...
24/09/2026

Food advertising can sell more than a product. It can also sell ideas about masculinity, fatherhood and what it means to care.

“Never Just Father’s Day: Food, Masculinities, and Fatherhood in South African Advertising” by Carla Tsampiras looks at how food advertising constructs and markets ideas of fatherhood and care, while raising questions about the environmental and social consequences of the products being sold.

The chapter asks us to think more critically about the relationship between consumption, masculinity and care, and what it means to care for future generations.

What we eat has the ability to tell stories about identity, motherhood, culture, inequality and society.In The Cultural ...
23/09/2026

What we eat has the ability to tell stories about identity, motherhood, culture, inequality and society.

In The Cultural Politics of Food in South Africa, Maya Loon explores the school lunchbox as a reflection of motherhood and identity in “You Are What You Feed: Lunchbox Spectaculars in Middle Class South Africa.”

The book was launched in Johannesburg yesterday, bringing together conversations about the cultural meanings, histories and politics of food in South Africa.

The Cultural Politics of Food in South Africa is currently available for purchase online.

Tired of the regular First Thursdays vibe? Looking for something fun to do on the 1st of October? Well look no further, ...
17/09/2026

Tired of the regular First Thursdays vibe? Looking for something fun to do on the 1st of October?

Well look no further, the fabulous thrift store Never On A Sunday will be hosting an exclusive free screening of our short documentary Fashion Dump at 186 Lower Main Road, with the film beginning at 18:30.

The evening will also feature a DJ, gin tasting and a selection of gorgeous thrifted and vintage items for sale, with refreshments served. Entrance is free, so make come along and enjoy an evening of film, fashion, music and amazing company.

Johannesburg, it’s your turn! 😁 Missed the Stellenbosch launch? Here’s your chance to join us in Johannesburg on 22 Sep...
15/09/2026

Johannesburg, it’s your turn! 😁

Missed the Stellenbosch launch? Here’s your chance to join us in Johannesburg on 22 September for an afternoon exploring the cultural politics of food in South Africa.

The Cultural Politics of Food in South Africa: Media, Nourishment, Inequality explores the role food plays in our everyday lives, unpacking how food is communicated, understood, and shaped by inequality in the South African context.

Join us as we bring together perspectives on the links between media, nourishment, and inequality. Refreshments will be provided.

[NEW PUBLICATION ALERT] Why does climate change remain politically invisible, even when its impacts are being felt? In t...
04/09/2026

[NEW PUBLICATION ALERT] Why does climate change remain politically invisible, even when its impacts are being felt? In this article, Dominic Ayegba Okoliko, Kevin Igwe and Prof Mehita Iqani examine how climate change featured in Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election, looking at party manifestos, campaign speeches and newspaper coverage.

While climate change received some attention in party manifestos, it was not part of the main issues in campaign speeches and appeared unevenly in newspaper coverage. The study also found that no major political party consistently claimed ownership of climate change as an electoral issue.

The article highlights how climate-related concerns are often discussed through issues such as food security, infrastructure and livelihoods without explicitly connecting them to climate change, showing how competing priorities, political and economic structures, and Nigeria’s dependence on fossil fuels can contribute to the continued marginalisation of climate change in political communication.

For the full article follow the link: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2515-7620/ae78b3

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