I Go to This Place

I go to a place where ...

I live with my mother, sister, and brother, in a world where I would be a flyer ... where there is a lot of summer, and I would smell interesting aromas.

I would be a pilot and put forth a lot of effort. There would be no servants, because that wouldn't be pleasant.

I would like to live in a big house, where there is no mouse. I would like to have a beautiful vehicle and dress nicely, wearing spectacles.

I would like to have kids, who are identical twins. I would like to have sons and chill with them in the sun.

I live where life is free, a place where there is no weed. A place where there is a surprise, and every day, there is a bright sunrise.

-Sandile Sandlana

A Young Black Girl's Dream

In my dreams, I go to a place where there was once a young black girl, who was born and grew up in poverty.

In my dreams, I go to a place where a young black girl was once nothing, but always aspired to be something. Education, success, and prosperity were the last thing on her mind, because of her blindness and the society ... but who could blame her?

Pressure, boys, drugs, and slavery took their toll on her life. People breaking, tearing, ripping, and tramping her heart apart. At the end of the day, she's got to stay there to pick up all the pieces and mend her heart all by herself.

In my dreams, I go to a place where, yes, a young black girl experiences daily challenges like no other. She cries herself to sleep, but despite all of that, she tells herself, "Come what may, I shall always dream.''

-Zipho Majora

Lawnmooing

Jim: Why do you have a cow on your front lawn?

Tim: It's mooing my lawn.

-Joe Kapenda

Slow Dog

Question: How can you tell if you have a slow dog?

Answer: He brings you yesterday's paper.

-Joe Kapenda

My First Kiss

I closed my eyes and moved forward
She closed her eyes and also moved forward
I felt my heart thumping
I felt her breath and thought it was a breeze

My mind was all over the place
Questions floating in my mind
Answers outrunning the questions

I decided to move my lips a little forward
I felt her lips touching mine
and I opened my eyes

Tough luck ... I missed!

-Elethu Nkala

Life

Life ... sometimes awful, lonely, full of troubles, tension. But other times great, wonderful, exciting, adventurous. Every day is a new day, with new challenges. And I guess that's what makes it fun.

We all want to venture around the world, meet new people, and experience new things. But it's not always easy. Sometimes we get caught up in things that discourage us. But, as they say, "When I can't cope, Jesus gives me hope."

Don't let troubles bring you down. Always get back up, 'cause good things happen when you least expect them. Like winning the lotto!

-Gracia Kapenda

Cultural Diversity in South Africa

South Africa has many cultures and traditions, and just as many cultural dances! And I guess that's what makes it a Rainbow Nation. Dance, music, art, and drama are very much a part of many African ceremonies and rituals.

Dance plays an important role in communicating messages; for example, it can be a form of protest against human rights abuse. Dances are important in social events, as they reflect the values of a culture and its history. Dance also unites communities.

-Gracia Kapenda