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“We fight Rhodes because he means so much for oppression, injustice, & moral degradation to South Africa - but if he passed away tomorrow there still remains the terrible fact that something in our society has formed the matrix which has fed, nourished and built up such a man.”
At the core of European racism/white supremacy (Welsing, 1991) is the attempt to distort and eradicate the culture of Afrikans (Wobogo, 2011) who have been subjected to it for “two thousand seasons” (Armah 1973) as per its “logic of elimination” (Wolfe, 2006).
These themes are an invitation to reflect on our understanding of the feminine form in shaping our relationships and even career choices. The book is laced with overt erotic writings along with the narrator’s preoccupations of a post-apocalypse world without women.
The MK Party represents a creative approach to internal realignment within the ANC but operates beyond the party’s direct control. Except for Nelson Mandela, the last two presidents of democratic South Africa (Mbeki and Zuma) faced insurmountable opposition during their final terms.
I am still fascinated by how fluidly the varied chaos ensues throughout the play – layered quarrelling, spirited dancing, momentary alliances formed (and destroyed) through laughter, capsizing dishes, confusing weather conditions, unexpected illness and some unconventional making-up and reconciliation.
An eclipse of a star like you will be felt by many. Stars and angels, indeed, belong to the sky where the Lord resides. Adieu, Zahara!
A few weeks went by. Thoughts of returning to Jozi still lingered. Despite the city’s warning against me residing there, I had the peculiar feeling that there was some light amidst the darkness, that there was something for me there.
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