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The heartbeat of a lost nation!

The first time I visited freedom park in 2009, I had mixed emotions about the past, the present and the future. The selfless sacrifices of the fallen heroes left me speechless. At that point I knew that I owe it to myself to ensure that I …

Published: 03 Jan 2022 at 11:59hrs | 11 | by Eric Shikobela

South Africa at a breaking point! - An open letter to the leaders!

South Africa is at a breaking point, nothing so far is going right. Good news and progress have become a stranger to our ears, and the hope of many is dwindling rapidly. All joy is lost, because nobody has confidence of a better South Afri…

Published: 10 Jun 2021 at 15:29hrs | 3 | by Eric Shikobela

African soil, African seeds!

African soil, African soil your fertile and blessed. A good and blessed soil indeed! But what is the goodness of the soil without a good seed? There is none, the is no goodness at all. We are seeds of Africa, we are people of Africa, and w…

Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 09:04hrs | 15 | by Eric Shikobela

Her secret pain!!!

"The pain she carries in heart is known to her alone, it's her secret pain. Being a woman is not easy and had never been. She brings to life another life battling and dealing with an unbearable pains. But once she holds that baby in her ha…

Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 13:23hrs | | by Eric Shikobela

Just a lawyer, not the law!

The South African justice system is one of the best systems in the world, and the historical background of how it was earned and adopted deeply touches my heart. However our justice system has been sabotaged countless times, mostly by thos…

Published: 10 Jul 2019 at 10:09hrs | | by Eric Shikobela

The footprint of Mandela!

Many years ago in Transkei in a small village of Mvezo in Qunu, something strange happened. Not only was it strange but it shook the whole village.A woman named Nosekeni woke early in the morning to find a giant footprint in her yard. She …

Published: 05 Jul 2019 at 10:31hrs | 1 | by Eric Shikobela

'The ANC owes the youth'

The first time I visited Freedom Park in Pretoria was in the year 2009. Until this day I remember very well how I felt that day. I had mixed emotions about the history of our country. The hurt of what black South Africans have been through…

Published: 26 Jun 2019 at 07:03hrs | 2 | by Eric Shikobela

'A praying bridge of Driekhoek'

A bridge is a perfect symbol of life with hope. It has the beginning, the middle and the end. And when one put the first step on the bridge he hopes to pass to the other side. It carries the significance of symbolizing the journey of life …

Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 19:56hrs | 13 | by Eric Shikobela

16 days activism, so what?

South Africa my motherland is in agony, Africa my home is bleeding. The agony carried by women and children in their hearts on daily basis. Each and everyday women and children are physically and emotionally abused. I say they carry this a…

Published: 10 Jan 2019 at 10:09hrs | 1 | by Eric Shikobela

The Africa I dream of!

"The Africa I dream of. I dream of a continent that is at peace within itself. Can peace be bought?, Can peace be created?, Can peace be negotiated or can it be picked on the road?. No it can't be. A bought peace, will soon be bought back.…

Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 08:52hrs | | by Eric Shikobela

Holding the Lamp of Hope!

This blessed and beautiful nation has been through worse pains, challenges and difficulties before. And it seemed impossible to overcome those odds at that time and season. But there were man and woman full of courage, and determination to…

Published: 22 Aug 2018 at 10:37hrs | 17 | by Eric Shikobela

The foot print of Mandela!

Many years ago in Transkei in a small village of Mvezo in Qunu, something strange happened, this was not only strange but it shook the whole village. A woman named Nosekeni woke early in the morning to find a giant foot print in her yard. …

Published: 05 Jul 2018 at 11:50hrs | 2 | by Eric Shikobela

My book launch: 'Invisible Victories'

The book was inspired by my personal experiences I have attained in life. I have encountered many difficulties and challenges in my life from a very young age. And I have learned that the greater the purpose the greater the challenges. Tod…

Published: 27 Jun 2018 at 09:47hrs | 1 | by Eric Shikobela

I know I am not worthy!

After all this years, in all my imperfections I am still God's choice. And this has brought mixed emotions to people who see themselves being perfect and better than me. Little did they know that once one thinks he's perfect, from that mom…

Published: 05 Jun 2018 at 09:42hrs | 17 | by Eric Shikobela

A mother's touch, a mysterious hand!

I have made her my home, while I have never seen her face. A home that I feel warm, protected and well provided for. I am slowly but surely being formed by God within her. She is the only home I know. I grow stronger and better in this hom…

Published: 08 May 2018 at 23:17hrs | | by Eric Shikobela

That's why I run, for human rights!

A wise men can teach you ways of wisdom. A strong men can teach you how to rely on your inner strength. A rich men can teach you how to invest your money. A good leader can teach you how to follow your dreams. A good human rights activist …

Published: 18 Mar 2018 at 07:21hrs | 1 | by Eric Shikobela

Computer vs human mind!

To people who work with a computer to service clients, let me give you a free lesson. The fact that what I am  telling you doesn't appear on the computer doesn't necessarily mean my information is not true or irrelevant. A computer ha…

Published: 29 Jan 2018 at 16:19hrs | 2 | by Eric Shikobela

I have a higher calling

I know I have a calling bigger than my self, but not bigger than my hope. A call to heal and unite my motherland against all odds. Sometimes we choose who we want to be, but who we have to be chooses us. A calling that I can't hide or run …

Published: 03 Oct 2017 at 11:30hrs | | by Eric Shikobela

'Tears of a women, hope of the nation'

South Africa commemorates Women's Month in August as a tribute to the thousands of women who marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956 in protest against the extension of Pass Laws to women. At least 20 000 women were counted in, as …

Published: 17 Aug 2017 at 07:29hrs | 1 | by Eric Shikobela

The other side of life!

Life is not easy and it has never been. It comes with challenges, difficulties, pain and betrayal to go through any day. Everyday we are faced with challenges as a nation just like any other nation out there. Recently the worst of them all…

Published: 26 Jul 2017 at 09:39hrs | | by Eric Shikobela

A nation with priorities!

Life is not easy and it has never been easy. The blame game always take things from better to worse, because these no accountability. And were these no accountability then maturity and progress will always be compromised. As a nation of th…

Published: 06 Jul 2017 at 06:51hrs | | by Eric Shikobela

Voice of the Nation

Many South Africans until this day they have no voice in their mother land. Some try to shout louder with the hope that someone might look with care but no body cares. Some try to persist with the mentality that as time pass by their voice…

Published: 08 May 2017 at 15:22hrs | | by Eric Shikobela

Change begins with you!

South Africa is a blessed and beautiful country. And it carries all the resources and capabilities to lead Africa and to stand "head to head" with the world's great countries. South Africa is blessed with fertile soil, diversity and rich h…

Published: 21 Mar 2017 at 07:20hrs | | by Eric Shikobela

Changing the mindset !!!

Many people become exited and full of hope at the beginning of every new year. It's a behaviour simply intrigued by the mindset, a mindset that is influenced by the believe based on " a new year will bring forth a new life." We have to agr…

Published: 16 Jan 2017 at 11:52hrs | | by Eric Shikobela

Democracy must benefit all South Africans!

South Africa is a democratic country as we all know that. In a democratic country people are suppose to be governed through the constitution. This country has been through a lot in the past, a lot of pain that came with the struggle to def…

Published: 12 May 2016 at 17:10hrs | | by Eric Shikobela

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