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The Black Albino

Mpho Jonas.
Mpho Jonas.

Mpho Gape Jonas’ The Black Albino is a powerful work of fiction that addresses critical social issues such as identity, discrimination, gender-based violence, and cultural stereotypes.

Published in 2021, the novel tells the story of a young African albino girl who endures relentless abuse and hatred because of her albinism, gender, and societal vulnerability.

The book sheds light on the struggles faced by marginalised groups and offers a call to action for greater inclusivity and acceptance.

Editor's Comment
Get back what was stolen, and lock the door

That a single private law firm pocketed P6.5 million for just four cases, out of a total P11.1 million paid for 25 matters, reeks of a system that was not merely disorganised but open to abuse.Bayford has taken a welcome first step by telling the Public Accounts Committee the truth. Now he must act decisively to ensure it never happens again and that any money lost to wrongdoing is recovered.The figures are staggering. Whilst ordinary Batswana...

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