uMbuso weNkosi 2023_.pdf

uMbuso weNkosi 2023: SUMMARY: The text discusses the violence and struggles faced by Black farmworkers in South Africa, focusing on the sense of belonging and ownership of land. It highlights how violence is often used to secure a future home for the deceased and unborn, yet Black farmworkers conti...

uMbuso weNkosi 2023: SUMMARY: The text discusses the violence and struggles faced by Black farmworkers in South Africa, focusing on the sense of belonging and ownership of land. It highlights how violence is often used to secure a future home for the deceased and unborn, yet Black farmworkers continue to earn very little and face violence. The story of Mrs. Kgobadi, who had to bury her sick child along a public road due to lacking rights to the land, exemplifies the anguish of dispossession experienced by many in South Africa. This dispossession is not a distant past but remains a relevant part of the historical present for many. The text emphasizes that the history of dispossession in South Africa should not be forgotten but acknowledged as a current issue affecting the lives and sense of belonging of Black farmworkers. The act of burying their own in a stolen grave reflects the ongoing struggles and injustices faced by those who have been historically marginalized and dispossessed. Overall, the text calls for a recognition of this historical dispossession and the need to address the plight of Black farmworkers in South Africa, emphasizing the lasting impact of past injustices on the present reality. KEY POINTS: Violence is used to claim belonging to secure a future home for their ancestors and unborn in South Africa. Black farmworkers face violence and poverty, raising questions about where they belong in the land. A family without land rights buried their deceased child secretly in fear of being caught in a stolen grave. The anguish of dispossession in South Africa lies in the eyes of those who had to steal a grave and bury their own hurriedly. The dispossession history in South Africa should be viewed as a relevant part of the historical present. NAMES, DATES, AND PLACES: Names: - Mrs. Kgobadi - Solomon Plaatje Dates: - Not specifically mentioned Places: - South Africa POSSIBLE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS: 1. Where did the eviction take place? The eviction took place in South Africa. 2. Who carried a sick baby during the eviction? Mrs. Kgobadi carried a sick baby during the eviction.  3. Who authored the text provided in the passage? The text was written by Solomon Plaatje. 4. In what manner was the deceased child buried? The deceased child was buried in a grave dug under cover of darkness of that night, in a stolen grave, amid fear and trembling, to avoid being seen by the landowner or any of his servants. CREATE A TEST WITH ANSWERS: Bibliography reference IN HARVARD STYLE