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 hundred paces from the junction to the Karowe mine. Almost isolated among the mopane, it radiated its own unique brilliance in the auspicious Boteti kimberlite... Continue Reading →
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 wraps bold. I come from soil that remembers footsteps,From lands that bloom even through drought,Where cows graze slow and peaceful songsRise from throats that never... Continue Reading →
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 a watchful elder who guarded the secrets of the night. They said it listened to whispers, drank dreams, and returned them as light. But no... Continue Reading →
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 lead one day. It is in our hands as their guardians to ensure we lead them on the appropriate path regardless of the challenges we... Continue Reading →
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 pallor of ashen skies. the air within is stale and thick,a charnel breath, fetid and sick. the stairs sag low, their joints decayed,steps of marrow,... Continue Reading →
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 other gods, then the LORD’s wrath will be kindled against you, and he will shut up the heavens that there will be no rain. Deuteronomy... Continue Reading →
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 in the darkAnd the glug … glug of herThirsty gulps is a lullabyThat sends me into slumber land Last night it fell in my sleepSerowe... Continue Reading →
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 an hour,” Kabo said, holding the paraffin lamp under his chin to make himself look like a ghost. “That place eats people.” “Eish, stop lying,”... Continue Reading →
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 glowing boxes;everything is here but nothing is real. i miss the touch of skin the warmth of a smilewhere did you go human?buried in wires... Continue Reading →
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 Zola "Mdeni" to capture moments in the streets and came across this unplastered house. The line of laundry brings colour, which represents hope regardless of... Continue Reading →
