Rodney Mutombo _ The African Male Feminist

12/03/2024

It has been a while without posting then l decided to look into "Maleness in religious circles". The contemporary world has created a paradox in which the man is trapped in a dilemma between obligatory cultural expectations and global legal frameworks which are endorsed in the name of ‘women empowerment discourses’. The gendering dichotomies between cultural
obligations and legislative stipulations are that, the earlier identifies a status by responsibilities while the latter is recognised by biological setup

https://rodneymutombo.blogspot.com/2024/03/men-as-endangered-species-is-future.html

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In recent years, there has been a growing concern over the status of men in religious circles, particularly regarding the use of religion to...

12/10/2023

Where Cultures Clash , Norms Defining

_©Adv Rodney Kudakwashe Mutombo_

In a world of voices intertwining,
Where cultures clash and norms defining,
Women's wings were clipped, their voices silenced,
As politics thrived with patriarchal reliance.

But hear me now, in a plea for change,
For women's rights to rearrange,
Let us break the chains of cultural sway,
And empower women to lead the way.

In English and Ndebele, let our words resound,
With thoughts of equality, profound,
Culture, once a prison, now an ally,
To support women's dreams to reach the sky.

Njengezinyanga ezivela,
Ngezindlela ezithuthuzela,
Nginqokwenza induku endlini,
Ukuze ndifuze umlilo ebizayo ezweni.

As culture thrives, let it embrace,
The strength and wisdom that women trace,
For in the political realm, their presence matters,
Their perspectives are vital, their voices shatter.

Let us forge a world that truly understands,
The importance of women leading in those lands,
For when women participate, society thrives,
With diverse ideas and solutions, it survives.

Women's empowerment, a beacon of hope,
Breaking the barriers society has spoke,
Let us transform the political sphere,
To ensure women's voices are always near.

So let us strive, let us unite,
In the pursuit of justice, equal rights,
Culture and patriarchy, we shall dismantle,
To create a future where all women can handle.

In English and Ndebele, let our call be heard,
For women's political participation, the world should be stirred,
With their potential unleashed, our society will soar,
To a future where equality reigns evermore.

Ngomlando nesiko sisekelwa ikumis'omgwaqo,
Sikhuthaz’abantwana bethu okubomvu okungasekho,
Ukufanele imikhumbikazi iyachitheka,
Ukuncedisisa abokant’emphakameni imi ngebala.

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18/07/2023

03/07/2023

Thank you for extending the application deadline for young people. To all young people, utilize this opportunity, apply and be part of , one of the few platforms of our time that will make you realize your purpose and strengths. I can guarantee you young person who's reading this ,that this is an opportunity not to miss.



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I know most of us missed the winter school deadline because we were singing "tovapireiko doro tovapireiko hwahwa hona vadhakwa.." at the cricket tournament. For your patriotism here is something to brighten your Monday morning....The YETT call for Winter school has been extended to July 15. Kindly apply here:
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15/06/2023

Yes it's not all young men that are a bunch of uncouth ignoramuses when it comes to individual personal hygiene. But from my own personal experience and observing the lives of young men heading out on their own for the first time, I do know that keeping up with regular hygiene practices falls to the wayside for many young gents. With the stress of school and work, masculinity nonsense, along with the lack of structure they once had at home, it’s easy to let yourself go.

So early hours of today l was on air with Miss V Candy as we were discussing best practices of personal hygiene etiquette young men can adopt. It was also a moment of busting myths around young men personal hygiene.

Lawson Muchiriri was also part of the conversation and this was my key take away from him "if not shaving my armpits make my masculinity to be validated then l don't need to be associated with masculinity" lol.

This was made possible by Saywhat

15/06/2023

Mukomana anofanira kugeza kangani pazuva?
Today we discuss young men's hygiene etiquette live on our page at 0920 hours. Dont miss out.
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22/05/2023

Can't wait for this one of its kind

17/05/2023

We do need more gender equality champions in civic life. We do need women to run for office, to be in political office. We need a feminist to be at the table when decisions are being made so that the right decisions will be made, the decision that will enhance meaningful women political participation, decisions that will make sure that women's rights are uphold and protected at any cost.

23/03/2023

Welcome to The Response Podcast.
In this episode, we engage Award-Winning Activist, Ndiilokelwa N. M Nthengwe in a much-needed dialogue on the status of Access to Safe Abortion in Africa. We discuss the journey so far, the lessons learned, and the way forward

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/KoYYdxqfkyb

23/02/2023

Dear all,

VOTING IS NOW OPEN!
Voting closes on 26th February at 6.00PM EAT. Can we kindly vote for Rodney Mutombo under the Southern Africa region to be in the GIMAC Youth decision board. Your vote counts.

The below details include shortlisted names for the GIMAC Young Women Network Regional Representatives. Vote for your preffered candidates below

15/02/2023

Make a date with me as we will be reflecting on the new age of movement gains, challenges and focus for 2023 advocacy

Link fo registration:us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…