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Exercising freedom

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Exercising our individual freedom as different entities with varying backgrounds and circumstances, that make us a part of this very interesting rainbow nation is a topic not spoken of enough.With each precarious topic we exposed to by the media ,discussed on social networks ,spoken of at the office,on the train and so on.Freedom  constantly being exercised opinions blurted out eloquently,sloppily,liked, retweeted,criticised and disputed. I ask is this all freedom is about debate,accusation and insult? is that it? I have heard it said before that with freedom comes great responsibility. A responsibility that does not entitle you to anger and disgruntled rage alone but also active participation in resolving … Continue reading Exercising freedom

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Lebohang

Ntombenhle

Clothed in innocence driven by a dream when big dreams in big cities cause big trouble leaving nothing to be thankful for Desperation awoke the trade of barter from within her With each day’s toil, she traded a piece of her mind a touch of her soul the use of her body Failing to see her negotiation skills were poorer than her non-existent bank balance Bartered her brains for powder A powder that obliterate a mind once brilliant Her pride for compliments and company Of disgusting misleading strangers she was convinced were friends and lovers Consciousness for intoxication that would … Continue reading Lebohang

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Lebohang

Ntombenhle

Clothed in innocence driven by a dream when big dreams in big cities cause big trouble leaving nothing to be thankful for Desperation awoke the trade of barter from within her With each day’s toil, she traded a piece of her mind a touch of her soul the use of her body Failing to see her negotiation skills were poorer than her non-existent bank balance Bartered her brains for powder A powder that obliterate a mind once brilliant Her pride for compliments and company Of disgusting misleading strangers she was convinced were friends and lovers Consciousness for intoxication that would … Continue reading Lebohang