Sex work and the community

Sex work and the community  

This blog is going to explore a sensitive topic, a topic that gets the morally conscious heads spinning. The blog is solely going to dwell and examine the controversial topic of, "Sex work and the community". Before one gets their expedition gear and start combing through the controversial topic there are a number of disclaimers that have to be brought into the fray so that the reader may not be confused by the whole agenda of the blog. Firstly, this blog is a discursive blog that does not seek to impede nor seek to whisk away nor dilute the whole controversial topic; consciously noting there are influential voices that have started the conversation and this blog does not seek to hog the limelight whatsoever but an addition to the voices that are exploring the whole industry and the community. This blog is an addition to the many voices that are already in the public domain that are discussing sex work and the community. Secondly, this blog is exploring the community and how the persons who are in the trade are making ends meet and how they have the will and deciding authority to how they would like to pursue their own destiny. Thirdly, this piece of literature condemns any form of trade that has resulted in any person who has been coerced or forced to embark into the trade without their conscious consent, whereby the person's human rights have been taken away forcefully. 

THIS PIECE OF LITERATURE CONDEMNS SUCH INHUMANE AND CRUEL PEOPLE. HOWEVER, THIS PIECE OF LITERATURE SEEKS TO EXPLORE THE UNIQUE AREA WHERE ONE HAS DECIDED TO HAVE A CAREER IN SEX WORK THAT IS THE FOCAL POINT OF THIS BLOG. THIS BLOG IS NOT EXPLORING ONE GENDER IN THE ATTENTION AND APPRECIATION OF GENDER EQUALITY THIS BLOG IS PEGGING FEMALES AND MALES TOGETHER. 

Labels and their impacts in the community, and epistemological evolution where the demeaning labels should be done away: 

Sex work is regarded as the oldest profession in the world dates back to the times of Jesus Christ in the bible some known figures and players in the bible traded in sex, for example, Rahab the sex worker. She lived in Jericho, helped the Israelites in capturing the city by hiding two men who had sent to reconnoitre the city prior to their attack. Gomar the wife of Hosea the Prophet, she married to a prophet, had a family. Mary Magdalene was a once sex worker who was part of the followers and aids of Jesus Christ. Diverting from the biblical universe, other notable sex workers in the history of the 20th Century. Names such as Margaretha Geertuida aka Mata Hari a dutch spy, Brooke Magnanti was a blogger and scientist, Charlotte Rose once was a political candidate, Kimberly Daniels was a former sex worker and drug addict who became a prolific author, religious minister and a member of the Florida House of Representatives. The list is endless, with names that have been submitted above it can be noted that one can become a sex worker and do phenomenal works, such as being a scientist, author, a spy for a sovereign nation among other admirable traits.

This then retracts one to note the first point of discussion of this blog. The point that is labels or names or branding does have a role in the evolution of any person or brand, rather how a person is viewed at first hand it depends on how they are viewed. One can submit into the fray the shifting from "prostitute" to escort, to a sex worker. The reasoning is anchored in bringing dignity and appreciation that one might be pursuing a unique trade by the end of the day one has to be accorded the same dignity and respect that is granted to any person who does any other trade. Thereby what is being driven across is that any other trade that is much as important as the next, though what is being delivered is different, however, any other form of trade should be treated equally because the trades are driven and made possible by the existence and presence of a human being. Every human being is equal no matter the trade that they do, this epistemological shift from the branding aspect allows people within the trade of sex be appreciated and given firstly respect and secondly dignity again the emphasis being added that sole fact that there is another human being who is pursuing a living in this world. This means that "if the sex worker has been assaulted by a defaulting payer, he or she can go to the authorities and open a docket against the accused". This in itself means that the sex worker not only is treated with dignity and respect she or he is allowed to have a day in the courts and thus sends a stern warning to those who would want to commit a similar act in the future, however, frankly noting it is difficult to police everyone in the community and try to control how they view another human being. Names carry with them dignity, names carry with them an identity, names carry with all sorts of connotations that either help or destroy a community. Thus what one can note is that such names as "prostitute" in this day and age where other names such as "homosexual" when describing a member who is from the LGBTQI+ community is viewed as a profane name likewise the label or name, "prostitute" must be done away with, the encouragement and fostering and mulching of such labels such as sex worker or escort depending on the person would want to use makes lives of the persons in the trade much easier to fit in any community.  This point cascades to the point in the discussion that is within the African community; where peoples who are in the trade of sex working are given names that are derogative names, such as Hure MaHure, Pfambi, Sefebe, Legosha or Magosha, Bohlola the list is endless. If one pays attention to the expression of the nouns themselves as they roll along with the tongue in itself one can feel the derogatory sentiments that are come with the trade as it is viewed and labelled as an outrageous condescending trade that is worthy to be viewed and treated with no respect. Therefore, this calls for suggestion in the name of human dignity that the shift and refraining of calling people with such names one can note must be done away with. In any progressive community that seeks to submit dignity under the banner of Ubuntu or Unhu depending on the name that one decides to take upon. It would be hypocritical of a community to champion the aspects Ubuntu yet still appreciate such derogatory terms. In one's observation, it is safe to note Ubuntu; Ubuntu in the observation of this blog appreciated the existence of sex work; the trade was already in existence. If one would link with a Shona proverb, that says, "Chinoziva ivhu Kuti mwana we mbeva ari kurwara" translation It is the soil that knows the offspring of the mouse is sick. On face view, one might quickly condemn and point out that this blog is contradicting itself or condescending or outcasting sex work as a sickness. However, in the observation of this blog rather twisting the meaning of the proverb to best suit the blog, what is being meant by "sick" is the sex work itself. One can note that proverb means that it is the family or community that knows that one or a certain member of the community does sex working as a career. Hence it is best to keep quiet thus Ubuntu in the view of this blog though it champions communal unity yet again it champions the concept of minding one's business. Thus it is of consideration and important in this blogs view that paying attention to the names and labels that can be imposed by the society has a negative and condescending impact on the ones who are in the mix. Be that as it may, under the sun no one has the leverage to judge upon any person's self-determination. If it needs to be there is a need for a gradual shift from using derogatory such as "prostitute" in place of sex worker or escort. The names themselves they are calm pronounce and carry humane understanding energy; as compared to the later exploring furthermore, this unravels yet another commentary with regards to the African community, how will or are they going to change from using such terms as sifebe or hure etc. In the view of this blog in the African community, it takes a generation or the community itself just to shift and desist from using derogatory terms thus it takes the custodians of the community to educate those who they lead in their respective communities, through coming up with palatable nouns. 

Sexonomics: 

In Sexonomics I attempt to explore the opportunities that are available for those who are in the industry how they can manipulate their earnings to best serve them. In this section, one shall explore the rates that sex workers have on the market. After an investigation conducted in December 2019, the rates for sex workers in ones view they are uniform and they range from fifty Rands to one hundred and fifty Rands. This depends on the locale of the sex worker. However, one just observing people in the sex work industry is a hive of a community that is bustling and teeming with life economically. By sexonomics, one appreciates the endless possibilities that lie within the sex industry. Before one embarks on further with this section it is in the best interest to define what is meant by sexonomics. Sexonomics is derived from the blending of the two terms Sex plus Economics equals Sexonimics. In the words of Shaun "Jay-Z" Carter in the track "The Story of OJ," he raps, "Financial freedom is my only hope". Everyone's dream and aspiration under the sun is to be financially free and be granted the possibility to explore the limitless possibilities that lie with being financially free.

In as much as the trade is mocked and shunned it is imperative to note that within their circles the sex workers have started stokvels in other parts of the sparse community they call them rounds again depending on the local of the community. Since sex workers are shunned in the community as a survival mechanism to counteract against the corrosive community they resort informing their own independent financial institutions in which they can survive and earn a decent living. To some great lengths in an organised sexonomic, they can purchase a car, groceries, build houses, take their children to school and be able to pay for their own medical bills. Since the industry is a highly infectious industry they may and can contract Sexually Transmitted Infections. The infections need treatment and treatments need to be paid. Therefore this opens up another rabbit hole in this blog that in the trade the traders themselves. Have access to their own money where they are not dependent on a governmental body to survive. Let alone the trade itself creates and fosters an independent person who is not burdensome to the national coffers. The point that is being driven across in this paragraph is that people in that specific community have access to their own money in which they have the final decision upon the fate of their own earnings. Within the formal financial sector, sex workers fail to access the much-needed loans, that they need because of their trade, that is "sex work". Thus in sexonomics, it brings into the point of financial independence for the person who is in the trade. Where in an environment that is difficult to access a formal employment sex work offers that route of financial freedom if it needs to be for the person to decide to embark on that route in order to earn a living. Thus in wrapping up this subheading if sex work offers the opportunity for one to access money in a safe environment if it needs to be may the person use the avenue to earn a living. There is nothing that is depressing and restrictive to be financially dependent on someone when one has access to financial freedom in financial freedom results in the sex worker to explore the infinite opportunities that are disposable to anyone; by noting that is what is meant by sexonomics. 

Sex work and Self-determination:

In the pursuit of human dignity and self-determination, it is imperative that in light of the ideological evolution of any republic that is sovereign that is to say community. These three pillars that make up a sovereign community and these are Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. Upon examining the three pillars first came into existence when the whole idea of civilisation ever came into existence when the earliest man realised that they cannot live in solitude like a deserted island. Human beings are social beings hence they live in a communal environment where friends, family and acquaintances come into existence. However, the three pillars mentioned above were emphasised during the French revolution. Where the French community had reached to a realisation that being a monarchy cannot work. Thus they decided to forge a new chart of "democracy" where they pursue the desires of their hearts where they elect their leaders on an established time frame. The key golden thread that is being woven from the above historical eclipse is that the pursuit of self-determination. That is to say, people or a person has the liberty that is free will to decide how they want their lives to be modelled on how that person would want to fashion their own lives. Equality by this pillar in interpreting equality the mere fact that the all human beings are equal no matter the status the sole fact that people are human beings, have the final say in deciding the trajectory that they want. Lastly fraternity this means a group of people sharing a common interest. In this regard, the common interest is being able to pursue the common interest of being independent and not being instructed what to do and how to lead a life. Basically in this paragraph, one is wrapping up the point of noting that people lead individual lives and people are masters to their destiny choices only matter to the bearer of the chalice. This means in one's observation if one decides to pursue sex work as a career may the person decide through a clear conscience that is not cohesed or intimidated or manipulated the bearer of the chalice of life must decide out of their free will where they know the pros and cons of the social contract that they are signing. Lastly in simple terms, it is the person's life and no one has the say when a person decides to go the route of sex work.  Concluding the paragraph that is what is meant by sex work and self-determination.

Roles of sex workers:

Sex workers do play a role in any community. It is unfortunate that their people who pursue a career in sex work are not given the platform to express their contribution to the community. In understanding what sex workers do in the blog's view, it requires an open-minded person to understand how sex workers contribute to the community. Sex workers come in different shapes and sizes, they cut across the gender lines and cascade right across the sexuality spectrum. Hence the above pointer of noting or exploring the role of sex workers. Sex workers provide what they call the pretty person experience. In this regard that is when a sex worker escorts a person to a function or conference or any gathering and the person who they are with to be given the attention at the social gathering. Sex workers offer what is called the naked experience, by that point one is quick to understand this means the pleasuring of the sexual organs to the extent to have the physical sexual intercourse. Another role sex workers play in the community is what is called, Consolation or the consoling of the client who misses their loved, that is to say, children. Someone who people try to find someone who they can vent and show their vulnerable side to and they are not judged nor ridiculed hence sex workers offer that service of listening to their clients when they express themselves. Sex some would say is a form of art where each stroke, position and the sensual moment is a form of expression that is artistic, this is from an observation that is looking at sex not just being the penetration or the stimulation of sexual organs. This is looking at the whole process from the start to finish sex in itself has an artistic element that it carries. Sex workers play another role that is fundamental too that is sex education that is to say teaching someone how the sexual organs are stimulated and worked with it takes two to tango sexual intercourse Is not one trip to pleasure paradise one has to learn and know how their loved ones vibe when having sex. To some extents, it is demoralising when one partner does not know how to work with their partner. To some extents, this leads to cheating and infidelity. Sex workers play another role in reminding someone what it feels to be touched, the feeling of being caressed stimulates the release of oxytocin which promotes feelings of devotion and bonding. Finally, sex workers, assist people who are disabled to feel the normal or to be alive or to be human. With the above points, one can note sex workers do play an essential role in a community.  

Conclusion:

Sex workers in the community play a role that is essential and contribute a positive contribution to the community. When a person decides to choose sex work as a career it must be based on their own choices and not someone else's. People who force people into sex work are pure evil and should be arrested and must face lady justice and be granted what is duly theirs. Closing, Sex work is defined as the sexual encounters by consenting adults for some sort of payment. 

NB: The authorship of this article is paying attention to people who decide to choose sex work as a career. The blog vehemently condemns child sex and sex trafficking. Therefore, the authorship pays attention to the dangers of imbibing in the work. Hence calls for the conversation to be expunged and explored in the public domain. 

Africa and COVID 19

Africa and COVID 19

Africa is blessed with natural resources and a young generation that has the prospects of catapulting Africa to be a global player in the coming century. Paying critical attention to the situation at hand and that is Coronavirus that has grappled the world by the throat whereby the mighty have been reduced to the same level as the third world countries they used to mock and laugh. However, exploring the impact of Coronavirus one comes to understand and observe that the virus in itself has opened a door of endless possibilities. 

The endless possibilities one is inclining to is the obvious white elephant in the room and that is regional cooperation. In May on the 30th day in the year 2019, the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) was signed and brought into existence in appreciation that African Countries should work among each other. In the view of this blog, the "Free Trade Agreement" one can note it was a prophetic vision of the looming Covid19 that would wreak havoc across the globe, incapacitating the mightiest of all nations and humbling the lofty of all people. One can note the the "Free Trade Agreement" was a foreshadow of the coming pandemic. One can narrate endlessly just to submit into the fray the vitality of the Free Trade Agreement and how it came at the perfect time to be introduced on to the face of the continent. Africa in the naughties was dubbed the basket case of problems, the child that needs to be saved from itself. The continent that cannot solve its own problems it needs the "caucasian messiah" to come to the rescue all the time. However, with the inception of the Millenium trickling down to the new decade it is evident that Africa is not the future, Africa is the now and stretching the analysis a bit further to the stratosphere of Pan-Africanism Africa is the forever. It depends on how views the coming dominance of Africa in global politics and entertainment, it is just a matter of time; from observing the Coronavirus pandemic. Africa is fairly doing quite well as one would safely note though note throwing all thee cards to the table. The battle against Coronavirus is well and alive.

Life is not a matter of comparison, in comparing the party to the next party from observing it results in anxiety and among other psychological problems that people experience when they are in a panic state. In observing how Africa is responding to Coronavirus one can note though she is underdeveloped and incapacitated to the make ends meet due to several reasons one can cite corruption, sanctions and governmental interference and an array of problems that have bedevilled the beautiful continent and its inhabitants. Exploring further the infinite depths of how Africa is proving to be a force to reckon during times of need like these ones can note; the once labelled "shit hole" by Donald Trump is proving otherwise. Understanding the standpoint of this blog "Africa and Covid19" while weaving through the Trump expression one note that in as much as the label "shit hole" was used to describe Africa the number of cases that are being recorded and submitted by the W.H.O. and other institutions that focus on health Africa though she is feeling the heavyweight of the pandemic as she is a global citizen her numbers are fair. In citing some examples, though some African states might be tinkering with the numbers just to appear glossy among the league of nations. African states in total thus far have 51.549 cases the number of deaths related to Covid19 thus far at least 2.006 and infected countries 53 and virus-free 1 Lesotho. In noting humbly in as much is happening the mountain Kingdom of AbaSotho, from military interference to first lady ordering assassinations of mistresses among other events happening simultaneously the Mountain Kingdom has no recorded cases of Coronavirus thus far which is worthy of any conscious persons praise. Cascading further in as much as Africa is inhumanely labelled "shit hole" she is doing exceptionally well.

Carrying on to the next point of discussion, for aeons Africa has been battling to attract the attention of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to bolster and improve her economy, though this angle is paying attention to individual states. As they engage with the US, European Union, The Middle East and China; the emergence of Covid19 from the streets of Wuhan, China on to the world stage like a musical icon at a global citizen concert. Observing in as much as Coronavirus has whisked away lives that is an unintended casualty nor is it expected to happen, however, in any pandemic that would happen in any time and space nor era the loss of lives is an expected result. Digesting this pandemic as a whole it cannot go without noticing that the major players in global economics and trade have taken a dip from the manufacturing global titan China to the grizzly consumer-driven American and Europe and the ever raw material producing Africa, who is under-appreciated in the equation. There has been a stagnation of the global economy as oil prices are falling, this means that the price of fuel at the petrol station would be reduced by at least seven rands or eight rands depending on the distributor. Churning further, it is evident that the global trading powers are not performing at maximum capacity because the economic conveying belt is performing at the subminimum performance as expected. This is a welcome development leaning towards the goal of detaching Africa from the hallucinogenic idea of the caucasian child is the one who should solve all of Africa's problems. The pandemic has forced Africa to look within for solutions and ideas, quite recently President John Magufuli of Tanzania has banned the use of Coronavirus testing kits. It was after a test was done on a goat and a paw-paw, the two independent tests all came out positive to Coronavirus. This, in turn, means that the virus itself cannot be detected with the kits that were meant to detect coronavirus thence this results in one sole mission African integration for coming up with ideas that are revolutionary in all facets that can be brought into consideration to bolster regional cooperation. One such example is the Madagascan traditional medicine that is being reported to help up in the battle of Covid19. Other than relying on American medical centre's to prove the effectiveness of the medicine this Madagascan traditional medicine can be tested in African laboratories in local Universities that are found in Africa. Furthermore, the production of localised protective wear such as face masks and even Personal Protective Equipment (PPE's) can be manufactured in Africa; because of the fact that the industries outside Africa are dangerous.

One such example also would be looking at Kenya, she is performing exceptionally well in the tech industry. She has garnered the nickname the "The Silicon Valley of Africa" however, that nickname lacks originality it has to be changed to be a Pan-African name that is original and African. A slight tangent there is a great significance in names when one comes to note. Covid19 in the observation of this blog has come at a time where Africa come together and affirm regional cooperation. States such Guinnea who in 2019 announced that they are moving away from using the CFA they are prone to inflation and economic upheaval this means that the common folk who does not understand the shift from the CFA to the local currency is easily manipulated to rise against the Guinean President Alpha Conde and his administration. Thus, Covid19 not only is taking lives, but it is also encouraging an inter African cooperation this encourages the birthing of a singular African currency among other ideas that encourage African growth. The main agenda is to break down the left colonial borders and create all African independence.

In conclusion in light of the Coronavirus that is taking away lives this pandemic upon looking at it in Africa. It encourages regional cooperation. 

The life and times of an International Student in South Africa

The life and times of an International Student in South Africa

Every student who migrates from their home countries to a new country they have one dream and one dream only. That dream is passing all of their prescribed modules in record time and be employed anywhere in the world and be able to lead a comfortable life for their families. In many cases that is not the case when it comes from an international students perspective. 

There are a number of red tapes that are aligned around any international student in particular if the student is an undergraduate. First and foremost as an international student the Study Visa that has been issued out by the Department of Home Affairs, in clear black and white clearly states that the student is within the bounds of South Africa solely for academic purposes and nothing else must be done by the student. Indeed the directive is practical and straight forward. That is to say, the student is within South Africa for the sole mission of pursuing one goal and that is the student's journey of attaining an A4 piece of paper that states that the student in mention has completed the courses offered by the University rather any University in South Africa. 

Upon observing the "International Student" as a subject one comes to note that the international student comes in many facets than one. The international student either hails from an affluent and well off family or the international student comes from the middle-class family that can afford to send their child to any tertiary institution of their liking depending on the child's grades. Then in the view of this blog; the primary focus or exploration is the middle-class family international student. 

The student in focus in this blog is a Zimbabwean international student. With no shadow of a doubt that it is a known fact that Zimbabwe the once former giant of Africa is now a shadow of its former self. The steroid infused economic meltdown that has mutated to become a chimaera of madness whereby the once bragging rights that the nation used to be praised about has finally become a mere folk tale that is narrated by hags who are still reminiscing of their days of youth. In as much as there is hope that still lurks within the hearts of Zimbabweans's that the future will be better than the past and now. The obvious reality on the ground is that the international student who aspires to finish his or her degree in record time is hanging in the balance if one pay's attention to what is happening in the landlocked nation. 

Zimbabwe is an income-based economy, this in layman's tongue means that the money that is earned by the majority who work in the public sector drives the economy. Indeed though there is the private sector too that plays a role within the countries contribution to her accumulation of revenue so that she can manage her operations smoothly. However, the uncontrolled inflation which adversely affects the households this means that the transfer of grocery money and rent is affected. This places the child or could note the student in harm's way.

In harm's way, one is inclining towards exploitation by landlords, one is inclining towards sex work in order to survive. One in noting must acknowledge that not all International Students reside in residences offered by Universities. Many of the international student's community either reside with relatives who are willing to take them in or they reside in private accommodation.  Those who reside with relatives have their fair share of their battles because some relatives are not prepared or willing to take in another person who in the relative's debate would note that the extra mouth is an expense. Hence they feel it is within their rights not to accept any relative into their residences. 

The focus of attention switches over to the student who stays in private accommodation, in the case of a Zimbabwean who is solely dependent on funds coming from home this means that the student when they delay payments by about two weeks into the new month they have to pay a ten per cent penalty fee for late payment; this means the students well being is in great threat. By great threat, the blog is paying attention to psychological, mental and emotional instability. When the mental state of the student is not balanced this, in turn, pushes the student to seek other coping mechanisms such as sleeping, erratic eating habits and distant from his or her friends. This means this affects the student's performance in class and assignments. This avalanche of problems cascades and pushes the student into a depressive state whereby "nothing else matters". Within the student's knowledge, they are aware of may of the helplines such as SADAG among other organisations that assist people who are facing mental issues in the view of the blog these issues that the student is facing are unique and they need a unique approach. Hence the student understands that it is pointless to reach out to such organisations because of the point of lack of relatability. In the text by Steve Biko "I write what I like", he notes the chant that was echoed during the seventies of "Blackmen you are on your own". Indeed the student is on their own, there are certain lengths that the university can do however there are some lengths that the university cannot do. 

Thus the Zimbabwean student in order to survive is in constant lookout for odd jobs of any kind to supplement their survival in South Africa; from sex work to drug mule to cleaning to anything that brings home any money in order to survive and to ease the pressure back at home. 

This comes after the stark reality that beholds the student by the throat like a noose of the harsh reality that haunts them right before their faces like the ghost of Freddy Kruger from Nightmare on Elm Street. Being a Zimbabwean is an extreme sport within the bounds of South Africa, a nightmare endowed in a white dress though the stench of misery and pain can be smelt from a mile away. Options of "side hustles" are available in South Africa such as being a waiter or waitress, or working for a fast food outlet which is perfect the money that comes out of those innumerable franchises is enough for the student to survive however there rises the tricky part the student is a fulltime undergraduate student who's classes that end at like at half-past four on an average day. 

With the above-noted factors, one can understand for a student alone who is in a fragile environment that expects nothing else but one and thirty per cent of the student's commitment to the studies. The student's performance is adversely affected. Let alone the student has to raise money for registration in order to be admitted for the following academic year. While his peers or academic colleagues are resting at home the student is working during the breaks offered by the University. 

Universities offer campus jobs like working in various departments which is wonderful it is a goldmine in the eyes of the student. However, nepotism has weaved its ugly head in the departments. In order for the student to get into the department, the student must know somebody who knows somebody that is how a student can be able to worm through the rigid system. 

Let us explore once the student has been hired by the university; the university takes time to pay the student. Furthermore, campus jobs are not consistent though they take time at least the student has a steady income. What is being delivered to light is the vitality of any source of job a student can get in order to survive in the toxic environment. In noting the environment can be juxtaposed to crossing a roaring river, for instance, the Zambezi river some are whisked away and never to return some will cross the mighty river while others have to fight to make it to the other side. 

A once-majestic dream mutates to become a living nightmare. The gruesome reality that gawks the student right through the cornea is enough to send chills right down the spine. As enshrined in the human rights charter everyone has the right to live in a safe environment however, it is mere rhetoric for the international student in South Africa who hails from Zimbabwe. 

With regards to sex working the student will offer what is available rather what the client wants, be it anal or vaginal penetration. This being exposed to a traumatic environment where the student is not prepared to explore the student is then pushed to question their own sexuality, their own cultural identity and also what their religious identity. As graphic as this paragraph is this serves to submit critical enlightenment of the adverse economic hardships that Zimbabwe is currently going through "god knows when they are going to end" subject the student to an eye gauging experience that only the walls who witnessed the horror will remain silent until the ends of time. Other students opt to give up their bodies as a means of sole transaction to get food, shelter clothing money. The student is being raped by people in power. In authoring this paragraph it is paying attention to both sexes it is not focusing on one particular sex but both sexes. 

The only thing that keeps the student alive is the human will, courage and hope that tomorrow is going to be a brighter day. 

These are the life and times of an international student living in South Africa.