25/08/2026
Impi Ka Hlo
He said, "Do not send your child to that war."
It is a battle of the coloniser, not ours.
When you refuse to participate,
they gather to threaten, to jail, and to silence.
Even those who lead from among us
can be used to serve another master's agenda.
The coloniser has returned with new tricks,
new faces, and new methods.
Let us warn others,
but most importantly, let us warn ourselves.
We should not fight wars
for people who disrespect us,
nor carry burdens that were never ours to bear.
Just because something touches you
does not mean it belongs to you,
and just because a battle is near
does not mean it is your battle.
Impi Ka Hlo.
Remember this and think about it when it is due