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Fathers — As Published in Brittle Paper.

A story of fatherhood, longing, and the obligation we have towards our parent’s memories and legacy.

4 min readApr 23, 2024

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Fathers — As Published in Brittle Paper.

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Riley Hlatshwayo

Whispers from kwaGogo: The Magic of Oral Storytelling — As Published in FunDza Literacy Trust.

Picture this scene: You’re 5 or 6 years old and visiting kwaGogo for the holidays. All your cousins and siblings are there, and you’re…

3 min readApr 23, 2024

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Whispers from kwaGogo: The Magic of Oral Storytelling — As Published in FunDza Literacy Trust.

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No Small Roles for Llewellyn ‘Superman’ Cordier: A lesson in humility and taking life by the horns.

In a world where celebrities often take up larger-than-life personas to match their status, Llewellyn Cordier stands out with his…

9 min readMar 7, 2024

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No Small Roles for Llewellyn ‘Superman’ Cordier: A lesson in humility and taking life by the horns.

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I Have Considered Dying to Save My Sisters from Themselves — As Published in the Aké Review.

This has been the case for many generations in my family. It is a duty that stems from love, which seems to say We are here for you at your

3 min readFeb 15, 2024

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I Have Considered Dying to Save My Sisters from Themselves — As Published in the Aké Review.

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Yoh! Christmas Indeed.

Yoh! Christmas conveys that seasons change, as do people, but we can find peace within ourselves, even if love doesn’t unfold as expected.

7 min readDec 15, 2023

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Yoh! Christmas Indeed.

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Bury the Hatchet is a film about family values.”: A Conversation with Thulani Khaya Xaba.

Khaya Xaba is a cool guy. That is the first thought that came to my mind when I first followed him on Instagram — -seeing all the…

8 min readOct 3, 2023

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Bury the Hatchet is a film about family values.”: A Conversation with Thulani Khaya Xaba.

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Love, Grief, and Adolescent Trauma — Reviewing Kekla Magoon’s “The Minus-One Club”.

The Minus-One Club ivery poignant and sickening in how it adeptly captures the raw emotions that accompany the experience of loss.

5 min readSep 19, 2023

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Love, Grief, and Adolescent Trauma — Reviewing Kekla Magoon’s “The Minus-One Club”.

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In “Miseducation”, the Personal is Political and Your Votes are Due.

Netflix’s Miseducation promises something for everyone, with a messy cast of characters holding your hand through it all whilst navigating…

5 min readSep 15, 2023

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In “Miseducation”, the Personal is Political and Your Votes are Due.

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“Chaos, Chasms and Calmness”: A Writing Theory & Praxis Assignment Inspired by Sei Shonagon.

The Pillow Book is a book of observations and musings the author recorded during her time as court lady. This list was inspired by it.

6 min readSep 8, 2023

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“Chaos, Chasms and Calmness”: A Writing Theory & Praxis Assignment Inspired by Sei Shonagon.

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“I know who I am.” — Thapelo Mokoena Sits Down with SA Film Chronicles.

See what Fatal Seduction actor, Thapelo Mokoena, had to say about the industry, sex and intimacy, and being vulnerable as a performer.

9 min readAug 4, 2023

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“I know who I am.” — Thapelo Mokoena Sits Down with SA Film Chronicles.

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Riley Hlatshwayo

Riley Hlatshwayo

I'm Nkesh, a trans nonbinary writer from South Africa. I write to become a better writer, and share the experience with the rest of the world. You're welcome.

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