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Xenophobia

...Xenophobia We are not seeing the Africa inspired by Mandiba. We are not seeing the Africa inspired by our Ancient Kings of rusted spear and shield. This is not Africa! This is African inspir......

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Categories: bloemfontein, africa, black african american,
Form: Blank verse

Solomon Mahlangu: My Blood Will Nourish the Tree That Will Bear the Fruits of Freedom

...(special thanks to a friend who shared this tribute to Solomon Mahlangu) Solomon Mahlangu: My Blood will Nourish the Tree that will Bear the Fruits of Freedom: Solomon Mahlangu was trained as a......

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Categories: bloemfontein, black african american, courage,
Form: I do not know?

Who Was Lizzie Van Zyl

...Who was Lizzie Van Zyl? A small girl stands on Woodcock Bridge Pointing at her reflection in the water. The glint from the sun, and a cold wind, Distorts a distant memory of gold, and places long for......

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Categories: bloemfontein, history, girl, birth, girl,
Form: Free verse

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