The politely DEFIANT Joan
I have known Joan for almost 25 years – as a woman who, though respecting the rules, gets things done her own way, a way that I have found to be successful, at most, for the befit of other people. She has demonstrated her ‘respect for the rules’ in the professional and social spheres. Professionally, within the confines of set regulations, she has worked on her own terms and has commanded respect through tangible results. Many colleagues know this side of Joan. In this note, I share her defiant spirit at my 40th birthday party. The dress code was bikini suits and/or kangas. Joan, as shown in this picture, did not only defy the dress code but did so in a stylish and confident manner. That is my Joan. Thanks sis’ J for having been a good friend, sister, co-researcher, co-author, mentor, teacher and confidante.
I wish you well in your future endeavours. Love you loads!
Thenjiwe Meyiwa (Walter Sisulu University, Eastern Cape).
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