A Dedication to Passie🤍 A very happy birthday is in order today, tomorrow, and for the rest of this month. I wasn’t tripping when I said I’d wish you a happy birthday every day. But I figured it would be even better to write it down and share it here on the blog, because this … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Ma Nhleko
Where Power Gathers, Peace Scatters
The ANC’s regional conference in Ekurhuleni draws near, and with it, a familiar storm begins to stir. History has taught us that when power is up for grabs, peace often slips quietly out the back door. Words will turn into weapons. Reputations will be bruised, dragged, reshaped to fit agendas. Some will stand on stages, … Continue reading Where Power Gathers, Peace Scatters
This Democracy Isn’t Ours
The way the legal council is moving right now? Is nothing short of outrageous. It’s painful to witness, especially when you consider how little the justice system has done, truly done for the majority of people in this country. And now, to see them dragging Judge Hlophe and Advocate Mkhwebane through the mud, trying to … Continue reading This Democracy Isn’t Ours
Deceptive Leaders
Enough With The Empty Promises! We can no longer afford to be deceived by illusions. Service delivery has turned into a mere campaigning tool, wielded as a means to undermine the people's resolve and foster dependence on the system or government. Which is troubling, because the failure in basic service delivery isn't due to a … Continue reading Deceptive Leaders
Remembering The Sharpeville Six
-Lessons From The Past- The Sharpeville 6 were a group of activists who were wrongfully accused and convicted of murder in the wake of the 'Sharpeville Massacre' in 1960. A time when South Africa was under the grip of the Apartheid regime whose engine was fueled by a system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination. A … Continue reading Remembering The Sharpeville Six
About Walking Through The Corridors of History
@lankosiwrites As I penned my piece on 'The Sharpeville Six,' this section emerged organically. I found myself swimming in the waters of inspiration , feeling driven to keep sharing our version of events, as the title was birthed by me being a creative which resonated deeply with me. I genuinely hope that we can learn … Continue reading About Walking Through The Corridors of History
When History Repeats Itself
@lankosiwrites Be careful of those who assert themselves as leaders and innovators, some are not unfamiliar with the concept of selling out, particularly when they thrive at the expense of others. When history starts to echo past mistakes, reminding us of what led to the demise of our people through the actions of today's crop … Continue reading When History Repeats Itself
Destiny Swap Gone Wrong
@lankosiwrites How dare you attempt to marry me off into a family, you do business with? Was I a part of the agreement? You’ve wounded me this time in a manner that defies the ability to pen it down, this injury is deeper than it may appear at first glance. Anguish has also begun to … Continue reading Destiny Swap Gone Wrong
Wishful Thoughts
I truly hope you find a love so pure that it gently lifts you out of the waters of turmoil. I wish you a love that nurtures your growth and helps you thrive, providing unfathomable support along the way. May this love protect you from those with lopsided intentions, and quiet the troubling voice of … Continue reading Wishful Thoughts
Love & Ink
La Nkosi Writes 🖊️ Love, like ink, can gently seep into new stories, weaving together new chapters and fresh beginnings. Each drop carries whispers and promises, delicately inscribed on pages that await their turn, especially those yet to unfold… A beautiful tapestry reveals itself, crafted from the threads of our dreams, as our aspirations soar … Continue reading Love & Ink
La Nkosi Writes 