Author: Duet Mlotshwa
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Breaking The Silence
Nomie grew up as a bright, beautiful child in what appeared to be a loving home. From the outside, her life seemed ordinary, happy, even. But behind closed doors, a dark secret was slowly stealing her innocence. One afternoon after school, her father fetched her and gave her sweets and a small amount of money.…
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New Year Affirmations
Affirmations Meaning:- Emotional support or encouragement. Focus on fresh starts, self-improvement, and attracting positivity, using phrases like “I am worthy of my dreams,” “I release negativity and embrace hope,” “My actions align with my goals,” and “I am creating my best self this year” to set intentions for growth, joy, and abundance, encouraging focus on…
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My First Christmas!
There are moments in life that arrive quietly, yet change us forever. My first Christmas is one of those moments—bright, unexpected, and filled with a kind of warmth I didn’t know I needed. Growing up, Christmas was always something that belonged to other people. I saw it through windows, through stories, through the excitement of…
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The Escape To Freedom
Image Source: Unsplash- Gabriel Bucataru Nomie grew up as a pretty little girl. She lived happily with both her parents. One silly day, when Nomie’s dad fetched her from school, she gave her sweets and an R5 and told her they would do something at home, and she must not tell a soul about it.…
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International Day Of Persons With Disabilities
Image Source: Unsplash- Romain Virtuel International Day of Persons with Disabilities is an international observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. It has been observed with varying degrees of success worldwide. International Day of Persons with Disabilities is on December 3rd. Every year, people across the world wear purple to mark International Day of…
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World AIDS Day
Image Source: Freepik- pikisuperstar World AIDS Day is on December 1st every year. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness about HIV/AIDS, showing support for people living with the virus, and remembering those who have died from AIDS-related illness. Definition of HIV/AIDS Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is an ongoing, also called chronic, condition. It’s…
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Thanksgiving
Image Credit: Hanna Peters Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated by different countries at various times, but most famously in the United States on the fourth Thursday of November and in Canada on the second Monday of October. It is a time to express gratitude for blessings such as harvest, health, and family, often with…
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Veterans Day
Image Source: Pexels- Christy Rice Definition of a Veteran A veteran is primarily someone who has served in the armed forces of their country, especially those who have fought in a war, but the term can also refer to any person with long and extensive experience in a particular field, such as a “veteran actor”…
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International Day Of The Girl Child
Image Credit: Unsplash- Mugabi Owen International Day of the Girl Child is a day that seeks to empower girls and ensure a better future for us all. It serves as a reminder that every girl child has a right to be safe, educated, and loved. This special day is celebrated on October 11th. International Day…
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Heritage Day
Image Credit: Unsplash- Kathrine Heigan Heritage Day is on September 24th. It recognizes and celebrates the cultural wealth of South Africans. They celebrate the day by remembering the cultural heritage of the different cultures that make up the population of South Africa. Various events are staged throughout the country to commemorate this day. Living heritage…