As Durban hosts the international Aids conference again,Anso Thom remembers Nkosi Johnson, whose speech in 2000 criticised Thabo Mbeki’s government in front of thousands Dear Nkosi, and
It has been 15 years since you died. You would own turned 27 this year. I would imagine it was a relief,a long breath after carrying too heavy a burden in your short life. Related: Obituary: Nkosi Johnson Hi, my name is Nkosi Johnson. I live in Melville, and Johannesburg,South Africa.
I am 11 years old and I own full-blown Aids. I was born HIV-positive.
I want to promise you that we will not fade to Durban and accept empty rhetoric or articulate but empty political speechesContinue reading...
Source: theguardian.com