Nhlanhla Lux advocate for Africa to go back to its roots
During Sangweni’s court case last week, Nhlanhla Lux of Soweto Parliament became a voice to silent Africans by raising concerns and points that Africans need to rise, stand for righteousness and go back to their roots.
Africa Day is considered as a day to celebrate and acknowledge the successes of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU now the AU) from its creation since May 25, 1963, in the fight against colonialism and apartheid, as well as the progress that Africa has made while reflecting upon the common challenges that the continent faces in a global environment.
This has however become questionable with the acts of the inhumane, brutal killing of people, Gender-Based Violence, and other inhumane acts that are taking place in South Africa and Africa as a whole. This has brought fourth an impression to individuals that as Africans we have lost our roots and have forgotten what we represent as an African nation.
This came about after an incident where a traditional healer, Jostina Sangweni was allegedly beaten and set alight by community members of Mapetla, an accusation that she was a witch because of her traditional attire regalia, Sangweni, unfortunately, succumbed to the injuries.
During Sangweni’s court case last week, Nhlanhla Lux of Soweto Parliament became a voice to silent Africans by raising concerns and points that Africans need to rise, stand for righteousness and go back to their roots.
He said, “As black persons, we need to understand that all parents whether biological or not, are our parents, therefore, you can never beat up, torture, or set alight your parent. This is only happening because there is a big disconnect between Africa and her people, and the systems made the disconnection possible. Our mission as young black people is to go back to our roots and listen to what Mother Nature is saying to us because that’s our true mother, rather than being dictated how to live our lives by systems.”
“Wearing a traditional healer’s regalia is not an invitation to abuse and stigmatization, as much as a dress code of a person doesn’t define who they are. Our biggest problem is that we have disconnected from Mother Nature, and the only way to fix things is going back to our roots, having African and cultural education in the schools so we do not lose the essence and the true meaning of who we are,” he emphasized.
The month of May presents an opportunity to promote African unity, deeper regional integration and recommit Africa to a common destiny.
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