Food security and displacement in the age of Monsanto and climate change Submitted as an essay in response to: Sarah Ives’ book, Steeped in Heritage, is not just about rooibos tea but also about how people claim belonging in relation to uncertain political, economic, and ecological futures. By exploring the ironies and surprises that surround … Continue reading After the Earthquake: Seed Imperialism and Disaster Capitalism
Cape Town
The Spectre of Hair: A Note on Dehumanised Perception
I was recently telling some of my comrades that I am fast approaching a decision to cut my hair. For one, it just keeps growing and I don’t know what [I’m going] to do with it. That is still less annoying than the tired questions I get asking me the same thing. The more substantive … Continue reading The Spectre of Hair: A Note on Dehumanised Perception
Simon Rakei 