Although this thesis may be read autonomously, prospective readers are however advised, that in order to fully appreciate its contents, they have to contextualize this thesis, as a sequel to its predecessor, in the form of my masters (MA) dissertation, which was entitled Africa’s Contribution to International Relations Theory: An Afrocentric Philosophical Enquiry (2012).

The international community ought to be aware, about the Banyamulenge people in East Congo, who are at the mercy of genocide. Lack of knowledge on this human tragedy, may be based on the limited access to both local and international media, caused by the combination of political hostility and worsened by the lack of basic transport infrastructure in East Congo.

Political Science, as taught in South Africa, reflected a critical gap of a ‘lack’ (persisting to date) of most insights of ‘black’ Africans. My special interest, was expressly on ‘black’ South Africans (located in Africa or beyond in the diaspora).

Stacey Fru certainly seems poised to follow in the footsteps of many of her iconic predecessors, including doyens such as Nontsizi Mgqwetho, Noni Jabavu, Bessie Head, Miriam Tlali, Ellen Kuzwayo, Gcina Mhlophe and Sindiwe Magona. The latter two have undoubtedly noted with pride the blossoming of this young writer.

As part of women’s month commemorations, it is fitting to remind ourselves as a contemporary South African public, about the poem penned by the ‘Prophet of Marabastad’ Es’kia Mphahlele, entitled Tribute to Zodwa Veronica, a Great Woman.