Comments on: South Africa: Busisiwe, Rest in Peace

By: Phumzile Sigasa

Phumzile Sigasa — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 08:43:37 +0000

I googled the surname Sigasa. Not to my surprise, there were lots of articles about the recent cruel murder of Sizakele Sigasa and Salome Masooa, a lesbian couple from Soweto. I read about their lives and was immediately inspired. Whilst, browsing other sites I came across the story of Busisiwe Sigasa. I read some of her poetry and postings about her life. It brought tears to my eyes. I too am a young, black female from soweto and cannot help but be moved by the courage of such phenomenon women. I too am a Sigasa. I did not know them personally but it feels like they have always been a part of my family and shared the same values and principles instilled in me by my parents. I encourage all young women to take charge of they lives and always be true to themselves. May their beautiful souls rest in peace.

By: Proud black south african

Proud black south african — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 09:18:43 +0000

May she rest in peace!
South Africa is one place where segregation
of the sexes should be made MANDATORY!
The men of south africa WILL NEVER HAVE MY RESPECT!

By: Boitumelo

Boitumelo — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 11:48:26 +0000

I never knew her but wish I had. As a victim of rape also(although I consider myself a survivor), I could have learnt a lot from her. She was very talented and positive about life. She was not afraid of anything, of what people will say about her status. She was one hell of a strong woman. Indeed South Africa has lost a very inspiring and dedicated person at a young age like that, – gosh; what has South Africa turned into. Who knows, she could have been our first female president. May her soul rest in peace and may God give the rapist what he derserve.

By: …My heart’s in Accra » links for 2007-04-03

…My heart’s in Accra » links for 2007-04-03 — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 04:21:22 +0000

[...] Global Voices Online ? Blog Archive ? South Africa: Busisiwe, Rest in Peace A moving post by Ndesanjo about fallen African bloggers, focused on Busisiwe Sigasa, a South African poet and blogger who passed away from AIDS (tags: africa blogs AIDS) [...]

By: Sokari Ekine

Sokari Ekine — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:17:56 +0000

Thank you Ndesanjo for this beautiful piece and for the acknowledgement of Busi’s short life. I shall print this out and give to her mother. Speaking to her aunt recently she told me they were so surprised at the numbers of people that turned out for Busi’s funeral “like a celebrity” were her words. I told her mother and aunt of all the messages from people who only knew Busi by her blog and in cyber space – they were incredulous and very proud. Thank you.