Firstly, let rather state that from the beginning that I am aware and fully acknowledge my very own privileges. I'm also aware of the backlash that will come with this piece, but as a young black man, I just can't fold my arms and watch while our sisters suffer in the hands of those whom are supposed to be their shield.
Living in a society that teaches a young boy growing up that it is being "sissy" to express your pain, a real man keep his pain to himself. A society that ridicule a woman for being "underdressed" instead of the perpetrator. Men who rise up in arms when we tackle racism but disappear when it's time to battle feminism. Isn't that hypothetical? Selective activists.
When women defend themselves, we as men jump in and describe them as angry and aggressive. 1 in 3 women in South Africa are is a victim of rape. Do you then expect a polite and humble approach in fighting this war?
Every year, we sing the same song during women's month ( in August), leaders take centre stage and use nice and flowering English words in describing the significant role women play in our communities. Selling people dreams but implementations of those plans..... Dololo! Women have to go back to the kitchen, and men continue to abuse them.
A couple of things us men need to do:
1. Accept and understand the privileges that we carry.
2. Use those privileges to help empower and open enough space for women.
3. Help fight patriarchy
4. Educate each other and young boys on how to treat women.
With all that being said, understand that this is not our own movement, let us not try to own it. Assist but don't lead the movement.
Rapist roam around the streets preying on young girls and we are quiet. Oh! As long as it is not my daughter or my sister, right? That child deserves a bright future too.
Either you man up and fight for our women or stand at the fence and watch, history will judge you.
Emanuel Madubandlela
Thursday, 8 September 2016
Wednesday, 25 November 2015
Jonah Lomu fought till the end
The dream of seeing his kids reaching 21 not coming true......
In August, The Great Jonah Lomu spoke about his dream of seeing boys becoming men but the 18th of November denied him that opportunity, putting an end of life to a 40 years old genius.
"My goal is to make it to the boys’ 21sts,’ says Lomu. ‘There are no guarantees that will happen, but it’s my focus. It’s a milestone that every parent wants to get to. My dad died young and that makes you think. I want my boys to be healthy and if they get to 21, they should be fit and healthy and live a normal life."
The rugby's gentle giant catapulted to world fame since the 1995 World Cup. It seemed since then that nothing could ever stop him, not even the rare kidney disorder known as nephrotic syndrome. A kidney transplant in 2004 fixed him for seven years but his body rejected it in 2011. Since then he became a prisoner of dialysis. His ambition for life centered on seeing the sons he thought he could never have grow into men.
Having scored 37 tries in 64 matches for the All Blacks and still golds the record as the youngest All Blacks player to ever dawn the black and white New Zealand jersey.
He had one playing philosophy which is " If I can't get you off my way, then I'll simply run over you." A philosophy that worked for him excellently since he was as quick as Husein Bolt and yet big in size. Yes a lot of South Africans will always remember how Chester Williams silenced him in the 1995 World Cup final but also won't forget how he demolished England before that final WC.
Sadly, Jonah Lomu never won a World Cup (as was part of the unlucky group of the All Blacks players) but he won all the other international tournament one can think of.
He will be remembered not just of his playing excellence but also his off the field abilities to unite nations irrespective of their colour.
-@SirEmanuelKing
In August, The Great Jonah Lomu spoke about his dream of seeing boys becoming men but the 18th of November denied him that opportunity, putting an end of life to a 40 years old genius.
"My goal is to make it to the boys’ 21sts,’ says Lomu. ‘There are no guarantees that will happen, but it’s my focus. It’s a milestone that every parent wants to get to. My dad died young and that makes you think. I want my boys to be healthy and if they get to 21, they should be fit and healthy and live a normal life."
The rugby's gentle giant catapulted to world fame since the 1995 World Cup. It seemed since then that nothing could ever stop him, not even the rare kidney disorder known as nephrotic syndrome. A kidney transplant in 2004 fixed him for seven years but his body rejected it in 2011. Since then he became a prisoner of dialysis. His ambition for life centered on seeing the sons he thought he could never have grow into men.
Having scored 37 tries in 64 matches for the All Blacks and still golds the record as the youngest All Blacks player to ever dawn the black and white New Zealand jersey.
He had one playing philosophy which is " If I can't get you off my way, then I'll simply run over you." A philosophy that worked for him excellently since he was as quick as Husein Bolt and yet big in size. Yes a lot of South Africans will always remember how Chester Williams silenced him in the 1995 World Cup final but also won't forget how he demolished England before that final WC.
Sadly, Jonah Lomu never won a World Cup (as was part of the unlucky group of the All Blacks players) but he won all the other international tournament one can think of.
He will be remembered not just of his playing excellence but also his off the field abilities to unite nations irrespective of their colour.
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Tuesday, 25 November 2014
Honoring the great work of poets.....
BY: ABUSISIWE AMAKHUMA TYHALITI
Dear Tomorrow
Just in case I don't make it to u
Just in case my time ends before we meet
Just in case heavens decide that my work here on Earth is done
Just in case this cruel world decides that it doesn't need me nn more
This is what I want them to remember of Me:
My beautiful smile,the sparkle in my eyes,my kind heart and the good I've done...
Remind them that life's a journey and mine h...as come to an eed.
Tell them to pray for me as I am travelling to the land of the Unknown..
Tell them to carry on and breathe,as I,myself am living.
May they not only remember my strengths,but also my Weaknesses,Let my Faults be a lesson to them..
I ask of them to not weep,yes they may cry.
Let them not curse the Good Lord or our Forefathers.
Let them place me in their hearts,there I'll remain forever..
I need u to be more kind to them,than Yesterday was to me.
Please tell them I love them!!!
Just in case I don't make it to u
Just in case my time ends before we meet
Just in case heavens decide that my work here on Earth is done
Just in case this cruel world decides that it doesn't need me nn more
This is what I want them to remember of Me:
My beautiful smile,the sparkle in my eyes,my kind heart and the good I've done...
Remind them that life's a journey and mine h...as come to an eed.
Tell them to pray for me as I am travelling to the land of the Unknown..
Tell them to carry on and breathe,as I,myself am living.
May they not only remember my strengths,but also my Weaknesses,Let my Faults be a lesson to them..
I ask of them to not weep,yes they may cry.
Let them not curse the Good Lord or our Forefathers.
Let them place me in their hearts,there I'll remain forever..
I need u to be more kind to them,than Yesterday was to me.
Please tell them I love them!!!
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