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Wandile's poem about genocide

"My icon is Nelson Mandela because he fought for my rights and now I am free because of him." -Hlengiwe #ChangingTheStory #nelsonmandela #southafrica #youthempowerment #inspiration #21icons #jhgcentre

"My icon is Gcina Mhlophe because she is an inspiration to our country. She encourages us with her stories to make the world a better place. I wish one day to be a storyteller like her, to encourage and give hope to those who have lost hope." -Fezeka #Ch

"John Khani is my icon because he is the best writer in the world. I like him because he used art instead of a weapon to fight back. And I quote him 'If the cops didn't come back, we went back to the boardroom.' This means that he wanted the cops-the Apar

"My icon is Nelson Mandela because he was respectful and a good listener. He taught us something we didn't know and fought for many years." -Candy #ChangingTheStory #nelsonmandela #southafrica #inspiration #youthempowerment #21icons #jhgcentre

"Ahmed Kathranda is my icon because he was a good person doing many nice things in the world. He was a freedom fighter and went to jail with Nelson Mandela for 26 years. I wish to be like this man (but not to go to jail!)." -Jerry #ChangingTheStory #ahme

"Nelson Mandela is my icon because he is respectful and shows many people respect." -Khanysile #ChangingTheStory #nelsonmandela #southafrica #youthempowerment #Johannesburg #inspiration #21icons #jhgcentre

"My icon is Zackie Achmat because he is the bravest man. He is brave because no one else would stand up and tell people about their HIV status." -Koketso #changingthestory #zackieachmat #youthempowerment #southafrica #Johannesburg #inspiration #21icons #

Interview with Thulane, Childcare Advocate