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Gnaw Your Worth
By Boago Benedict Samakabadi The eatery was erected towards the North, out of Letlhakane towards Orapa, which was actually more west than north. There, beside the A14 highway, a few… Read more
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I Come from a Place
By Poetic Posh I come from a place where the sun wakes early,Its rays kissing hills that carry stories,Where children’s laughter echoes through dusty roads,And women wear strength like head… Read more
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The Girl Who Borrowed the Moon
By Kewagamang Dakamo The people of Beetsha village had long believed that the moon was a living being. Not just a ball of light floating above their thatched roofs, but… Read more
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Keep Holding the Light
By Gomolemo Kgosimodimo This painting depicts a woman as a representation of leadership in a home setup. Children are the future, they are the light of the world and will… Read more
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House of Crumbling Veins
By Dr. Teedzani Thapelo upon the hill, where shadows creep,a house awakens, never asleep. its shingles curl, like brittle bone,its walls moan softly, a hollow tone. windows gape, unblinking eyes,reflecting… Read more
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The Rainmaker
By Samuel Rubadiri Love the LORD your God and serve him with all your heart, and he will send rain on your land in its season. Turn away and worship… Read more
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Last Night it Fell in my Sleep
By Shepherd Motelebane Motelebane Last night it fell in my sleepA hushed downpour peltingThe iron roof of my languid house The stars above fadedHide behind an idle moon Serowe drinks… Read more
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The House That Breathes
By Angel Joseph I. The Dare It began the way most bad decisions in a small village do — with a dare around a late-night fire. “You won’t even last… Read more
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Lost in the Screen Light
By Dr. Teedzani Thapelo i speak into the void and the void screams back at menot with a voice but with pixels and codes,fingers fly, thumbs swipe eyes locked in… Read more
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A Block Away from Heaven
By Phenyo Seporo “A block away from heaven” reflects endeavour (hell), a place of the less privileged, hardships and multiple problems encountered towards survival. The photographer took a trip to… Read more
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