The Thieves Strike Again

The violence we speak of has nothing to do with inflicting pain on others, threatening those who oppose your views and bullying the women who are strong enough to speak their truth that has nothing to do with you.This was the first and last BBGM I am to attend, where nothing but criminals float around … Continue reading The Thieves Strike Again

My First Rant, for the month of March

Not to be rude, but this disease that blinds us from the actual truth will be the cause of our demise!You can't claim to be a representative of young people, when your actions are controlled by the elders who cling on to a power that mistakenly fell into their hands.When they still enjoyed drinking from … Continue reading My First Rant, for the month of March

The Dragon Queen

Tears rolling down my cheeks, my eyes puffier than before. This pain unlike the first time stung like that of an angry wasp!As the hairs on my skin began to stand, The burning desire from within to destroy that which caused my heart to ache...grew stronger by the second, fuelling the flame that awakened the … Continue reading The Dragon Queen

These Disrespectful Kids

I just don't get how one would get away with disrepesecting the women who contributed to fighting for the freedom we enjoy today. Arrogance where wisdom flows abundantly only breeds havoc and distress!What good is a disrespectful child who grew up under your watch when he was given everything on a silver platter?What do we … Continue reading These Disrespectful Kids

For the Chameleons in Leadership

Look at you attempt a return that lacks substance and authenticity!Look at you, now tell me was it all worth it?The arrogance and ignorance we had to succumb to during your rule?Look at you attempt to save what's left of you by capitalising on a sensitive issue…One you normalised through your deliberate ignorance… Not forgetting … Continue reading For the Chameleons in Leadership

The Divine Mistake that fixed itself

When it first came to be, there was no tension.Relations were formed on baseless foundations, which lacked solidity..No one cared at the time, cause combos were communicating.Things turned sour, the minute the divine femine energy began to shine from within..Now that these queens knew who they were, they tolerated less and the other ones hated … Continue reading The Divine Mistake that fixed itself

Notes From a Student Activist

As a student activist, we are given the yellow light by those we never expected whilst still awaiting the green light from those who claim to be the change makers.It makes you question the initial intentions of those who put rules in place that frustrate sons and daughters of the soil on their respective campuses, … Continue reading Notes From a Student Activist

Ethiopia, The only African nation that resisted the partition of Africa.

How Ethiopia became the first African nation to defeat a European force, following the partition of Africa during the Berlin Conference of 1885 is something worth sharing in the content African governments feed our children. Italian Prime Minister, Francesco Crispi went on a colonising spree in the mother continent following the partition of Africa during … Continue reading Ethiopia, The only African nation that resisted the partition of Africa.

Where Do The Hurt Ones Go?

Where do the hurt ones go, When our pain reveals itself?Where do the hurt ones go, when those who did us wrong avail themselves?Was our safety ever really a thing? Or is it our vulnerability that fuels this dead ride?Where do the hurt ones go, when our homes are turned into torture valleys?Where do the … Continue reading Where Do The Hurt Ones Go?

The problem with today’s leaders

The era of leading with use of words and no action has come to an end, to those of you who continue to do so unapologetically don't you ever get tired of having to lie your way out of things you could easily avoid? If the approach was from a genuine place of concern then … Continue reading The problem with today’s leaders

The Weirdness of This

It’s a bit funny how the ones in red continue to justify voting with those who ridiculed them and undermined their capabilities, weeks after and yet the same explanations which are lousy are deemed as newsworthy. There’s a void in the South African media and it is more evident now than it has been before, … Continue reading The Weirdness of This

The Grootman Syndrome

Let us not repeat the mistake we made of allowing these elders to dictate how we should run things in the youth league, we have derailed from what we should be doing instead of championing the interests of the youth we opted to disconnect which has resulted in nothing but a decline and the sad … Continue reading The Grootman Syndrome

No Peace in Ethiopia?

A country with a rich history, landlocked in the Horn countryside of Africa. The country which birthed phenomenonal women of color who ruled remarkably during their reign: Queen Sheba and Queen Candace. Ethiopia where peace roamed is bleeding, unrest, suffering, abuse and crime created by the incompetence and ignorance of the ones who led and … Continue reading No Peace in Ethiopia?

The Cradock Four

The Cradock Four The first time someone brought up the story about the Cradock four, was when the late Sister B decided to tell me about them. May her beautiful soul continue to rest in peace 🕊️ I remember asking why we weren’t taught this part of our history and she laughed at me and … Continue reading The Cradock Four

The Cowards who abuse their power to get what they want, are the actual bullies.

We live in an era where some of our male counterparts in the space continue to undermine our capabilities to lead as women.You see as a young woman in student politics you would expect some form of unity to exist among your peers and yourself instead you are greeted by the ungodly desires of those … Continue reading The Cowards who abuse their power to get what they want, are the actual bullies.

If it is for you, it won’t hurt you.

Used to question my actions I looked for reasons negative reasons that would justify or quench the thirst I had for the little belief of things crumbling every time I tried them out.This time around it was rather different, when I questioned my actions and the choices I made the answers I never seeked for … Continue reading If it is for you, it won’t hurt you.

The Ghosts of The Elections

You take take to the ground during elections, You ask us about our problems and we tell you,Not because we believe in you but because it has become a norm.. You then crowd the place in your regalia and expensive attire, making promises to the little who have hope in your governance,That time service delivery … Continue reading The Ghosts of The Elections

Self Care is Necessary

It has never been a crime, to protect your peace that is and act accordingly. We tend to enable others the opportunity to take advantage of us all in the name of love, we even make the mistake of lowering our standards to accommodate those who purposefully demonize our existence because we feel 'lonely' this … Continue reading Self Care is Necessary