I Speak Because He Couldn’t — A Letter for Freddy
My brother Freddy died with his truth still inside him.
I refuse to do the same.
He was the quiet one—the good one—praised for his gentleness, even as it buried him.
I now speak not just for myself, but for him.
Because silence can kill, and truth—costly as it may be—is the only breath I have left to offer.
“No Need to Make Enemies”
They say, “If you don’t have an enemy, create one.” That’s Western thinking. Sharp-edged. Scarcity-based.It’s the logic of conquest, branding wars, and political theatre.It’s about defining yourself by what you are not—not them, not that, not those. But Bra Peter comes from a different soil. In African philosophy, we don’t start by naming enemies.We […]
Hiking with Myself: Reflections from Hennops River
Yesterday, 19 May 2025, I went on a 10km hike at the Hennops River trail. It was my second solo hike in that area. The first was on 12 August 2024 — a different man, a different season. That day I was carrying a heavy heart. I had just had a real conflict with my […]
Jimmy Can’t Survive in Jo’burg: The Death of the African Self
Let’s stop lying to ourselves. Apartheid might be dead on paper, but its ghost is still running the country. And no, it’s not just the white legacy — it’s this ANC government too. These so-called leaders are continuing the project. Black skin, white masks. Oppression wrapped in BEE. They tell us we are free, but […]
Finding Your Balance: Cannabis Dosage for Productivity & Rest
Cannabis is a powerful plant that can be both a tool for focus and a key to deep relaxation. But like any tool, how you use it determines the outcome. Whether you’re looking to enhance productivity or improve rest, understanding dosage is essential. Too much, and you lose control. Too little, and you may not […]
Oskido: The Soundtrack of Transformation and Authenticity
In the ’90s, Oskido was the definition of cool—a club DJ dropping beats that made people lose their minds on the dancefloor. Fast forward to today, and you’ll find the same man dropping wisdom on Facebook, running businesses, and making hilarious TikTok videos. What changed? The truth is, Oskido never stopped evolving—and in his evolution, […]
The Reaction Economy: How It Traps the Mind and Stalls Progress
In today’s digital world, reactions are currency. The more engagement—likes, shares, comments—a post gets, the more valuable it becomes. But have we ever stopped to ask who benefits from this constant reaction cycle? And more importantly, what happens to the minds of those trapped in it? For black people, who have historically been the subject […]
Title: The Shared Playbook of Abusers, Racists, and Malignant Narcissists
Introduction In life, certain patterns become impossible to ignore. The more you observe, the clearer it becomes: abusers, racists, and malignant narcissists follow the same psychological playbook. They deny harm, shift blame, and refuse to take responsibility—even when the damage is undeniable. This behavior is not just personal; it extends to historical injustices, family dynamics, […]
Lekker Lewe: A Township Parable of Choice and Experience
In my twenties, while living in Temba, I came across a fascinating yet familiar story—one that reflects the essence of township life, or perhaps just the human experience. It was the story of a man known only as Lekker Lewe. Lekker Lewe made his living delivering cases of beer to the small shebeens and taverns […]
The Business of Anxiety: How Fear is Sold and What We Can Do About It
Anxiety has become the most profitable product in modern society. It is sold to us in different forms—news, religion, education, insurance, and even government policies—all designed to keep us fearful, compliant, and consuming. The capitalist system has mastered the art of turning human insecurity into an economic engine. But what happens when we recognize this […]