Athambile Masola

""I grew up believing I could be anything I wanted to be in the world. I was able to use my imagination because I was exposed to various ideas throughout my learning at school.""

"Language reflects ideology, and when translating a text rooted in Black Consciousness, every word carries weight"

"I wanted readers to feel that the book speaks to them in a living language—not one that feels distant or inaccessible."

"Literature plays a crucial role because language is not just communication; it embodies culture, memory, and knowledge"

"Black Consciousness teaches us that dignity isn’t something we request; it’s something we inherently possess."

""I wanted to be a teacher because, beyond the limitations of the classroom and the challenges we face every day, teaching is about being part of the growth of other individuals.""

"One risk we face is epistemicide—the disappearance of knowledge systems as languages decline. Thus, every text written, translated, or taught in isiXhosa or other African languages helps protect that …"

""Love is one of the most profound ways to respond to these social pathologies. And by love I’m not talking about a feeling. I’m talking about an existential and metaphysical orientation if we are to k…"