Inunu Engafi

Award-Winning Poet | Performer | Author | Presenter | Producer | Playwright | Voice |Over Artist | Recording Artist | Content Creator | Speaker | MC | Feminist

[Inunu Engafi @lebomashile]

South African Poet, Peformer, Actress and Producer | Lebomashile https://t.co/WMJ8ec6XzL

[🐝 @beha_hun]

And she was right.

[blue @bluewmist]

There is a very specific female fatigue that comes from knowing exactly what is happening, explaining exactly what is happening, being told you are overreacting, and then watching exactly what is happening happen with excellent punctuality.

[🚶🏾‍♀️ @chrskte]

europe spent 400 years using slave labour in colonies to build their wealth, rebranded this extraction model in the 20th century and somehow their citizens still believe their social conditions is a result of some superior intellect rather than inhuman violence

[Ms. @AphiweMame]

📺Thinking about The Polygamist through the lens of my recent research.

If Blood & Water shows how streaming platforms reward globally legible aesthetics, The Polygamist suggests that cultural specificity can travel too.

Perhaps one of the defining features of contemporary television is that stories can travel and that audiences are increasingly willing to travel with them.🤔

[‏ً @omgsidewalks]

Rich kids get capital. Middle class kids get “figure it out.” Poor kids get trauma and told it builds character. The starting line is not equal.

[Kgopolo @PhilMphela]

SPOTLIGHT:

Maria McCloy Honoured With A Mural in JHB

Basha Uhuru will be unveiling a very special mural honouring celebrated designer, publicist, and creative icon Maria McCloy in the Johannesburg inner city at Constitution Hill.

The mural, designed by local accomplished artist and creative maker Lazi Mathebula, will sit next to that of our music legend Bra Hugh Masekela on the public facing mural wall along Joubert Street at Constitution Hill.

This year's Basha Uhuru Festival will be celebrating its 14th anniversary and run between 24 – 27 June 2026.

Maria McCloy passed away on 12 May 2026 at 50.

#KgopoloReports #RIPMariaMcCloy

[Kasi Economy @KasiEconomy]

Netflix’s Viral series The Polygamist is based on the book of the same name by Zimbabwean author, Sue Nyathi, which was published in 2012. The book was rejected by major publishers, so Sue decided to self-publish it. Fourteen years later, it is now number one on Netflix in South Africa.

[Cora Harrington @CoraCHarrington]

Immaculate drip

[Felicia Mabuza-Suttle @Feliciamabuza]

Memories.

Miriam Makeba will always be my shero. Admired her from childhood in Sophiatown. She aptly once noted that we celebrated her the most on the #FeliciaShow. This show was with Ambassadors from different countries that she called home, when she was banned in South Africa.

[Hopewell Chin’ono @daddyhope]

I’ve just finished watching this BBC report, and it really broke my heart. I wish our African leaders would sit down and resolve these issues diplomatically. I also wish our leaders would take the time to fully understand what is actually happening on the ground before reacting.

I do not think it is fair to suggest that the South African government has remained silent or failed to condemn the actions of the small number of individuals who have harassed or intimidated people. There is often much more happening behind the scenes than what appears in media reports.

I therefore appeal to African governments to engage through their embassies, diplomatic channels, and direct communication with Pretoria. We must be careful not to make decisions based purely on emotions or media headlines in ways that could undermine African unity.

I live in South Africa, and my experience is that news coverage can sometimes create the impression that a situation is far bigger or more widespread than it actually is.
That is why, some months ago, I cautioned the South African media against giving excessive airtime to fringe groups whose actions tarnish the image of South Africa both continentally and internationally.

As journalists, we have a responsibility to report the news accurately, but we must also be careful not to amplify individuals who are deliberately performing for the cameras or seeking publicity through inflammatory statements and actions.

My plea is simple, let African leaders engage one another calmly, honestly, and diplomatically. Africa’s challenges will not be solved through megaphone diplomacy or emotional reactions.
They will be solved through dialogue, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to preserving the unity of our continent.

There are people who are benefiting from what is going on, and I have no doubt that some of them will sleep very well tonight after watching this report.

Let us be honest, South Africa has an immigration crisis, and pretending otherwise helps no one. It is a real issue that cannot simply be swept under the carpet. However, we must also be honest about a second reality, there are elements within South African society that are exploiting this immigration crisis, as well as the country’s economic challenges and unemployment, for political and populist purposes.

What should be a serious discussion about immigration policy, border management, economic growth, and job creation is, in some instances, being turned into a vehicle for political mobilisation and the pursuit of narrow agendas.

That is why I appeal to African governments to look beyond the headlines and seek to understand what is happening in the background. There are forces taking advantage of a genuine problem and manipulating public frustration for their own ends.

As Africans, we have a responsibility to approach these issues with honesty and maturity. The first step is to acknowledge that South Africa has an immigration challenge. The second is to recognise that some political and social actors are exploiting that challenge for reasons that have little to do with finding real solutions.

If we fail to understand both realities at the same time, we risk misdiagnosing the problem and deepening divisions at a time when Africa needs unity, dialogue, and practical solutions.

[Inunu Engafi @lebomashile]

@DrBritWilliams @heythandi Check out Onesimo Bam https://t.co/xBxNsEdo84

[Ryan Cummings @Pol_Sec_Analyst]

I find it highly problematic that a country who has failed to redress the issue of land dispossesion actively & openly whores its local property market to international buyers

[Sowetan @Sowetan1981]

Family, friends and creative community gather at Joburg Theatre to bid farewell to publicist and artist Maria McCloy https://t.co/0GgqQu7de8

[Singularity South Africa @SUSouthAfrica]

Moments from the #SUSASummit2026 Media Launch, in collaboration with @OldMutualSA .

The morning opened with the unmistakable poetic cadence of @lebomashile , joined by humanoid Maximus in a powerful meeting of human expression and emerging technology. Co-CEOs @micmannsa and @shaynemann set the stage for what lies ahead, sharing the vision behind this year’s Summit and the conversations that will define October.

We were joined by David Roberts, one of the incredible global voices returning to the Summit stage. With the reveal of our first eight confirmed speakers, immersive experiences, and 3D-mapped printing of attendees’ faces, the launch offered a glimpse into what Singularity South Africa Summit does best: bringing people closer to the future in ways they can feel, see and imagine.

The countdown to October has officially begun.

#futureproofAfrica #SingularitySouthAfrica #ExponentialLeadership

#susasummit2026 @playUBU

[Nalane Tosa @Ezaezil_Grey]

If her story doesn't teach you how patriarchal systems are easily weaponised against women, then there's no hope for you.

[George Mnguni @Okay_Wasabi]

We can’t keep going to Sun Bet Arena tho. Joburg we need a venue please.

[Adémọ́lá. @OgbeniDemola]

Teach your kids about Winnie Mandela, teach your kids about Funmilayo Kuti. Teach you your kids about Assata Shakur. Teach your kids about black women who fight for freedom.

[mo @imolemo]

her father's funeral. she had to seek permission from the apartheid government to attend the funeral.

[NGWAKO T. MALAKALAKA @officialngwako]

The official @JoyOfJazz line for the 27th edition!!

[NJ Mapapu Her/ She 🇿🇦 🏳️‍🌈 @NjUhuruMapapu]

Beautiful painting by #LoyisoMkize featured on #TheTrialsofWinnieMandela