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The aim is to express the awareness of social disparities between black and white communities in South Africa through poetry.

May 24, 2026Open Access

Never look back: a collection of poems

Key Points

The aim is to express the awareness of social disparities between black and white communities in South Africa through poetry.
Collection of poems reflecting personal experiences and observations.
Incorporation of historical figures and events in South African and African history.
Illustrates the stark differences in living conditions between townships and affluent suburbs.
Emphasizes the influence of African leaders on the author's consciousness and literary themes.

Abstract

My consciousness of the disparity between black and white in South Africa was awakened when I noticed the difference in amenities for blacks in townships and the rich white suburbs. I was an avid reader of Drum magazine from a young age. I got exposed to African leaders in the late 1950s: Jomo Kenyatta, Kwame Nkrumah, Modibo Keita, Obafeni Awolowo; in South Africa there were names like Nelson Mandela, Oliver Tambo, Chief Albert Luthuli, Nana Mahomo, Peter Molotsi and Robert Sobukwe. On 6 March 1957, Kwame Nkrumah became the head of Ghana. I heard about this from our teacher, Philip Mahuma.

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