11/06/2026
Whenever life hands me a major achievement, my heart always finds its way back to one person, my late my mother.
Graduating with a Master of Laws in Intellectual Property with flying colours, consulting for jurisdictions and international organisations has been a lifelong dream. As a little girl I told my family exactly who I would become. I dreamed it. I spoke it. I worked for it.
And today, I wish my mother were here to see it.
When she passed away in 2003, I was not given anything that belonged to her. But there was one thing I could not let go of.
This vintage jersey.
As her little stylist, I loved it. So, in the midst of grief and confusion, I quietly stole it from her funeral and kept it safe. For over two decades, it has remained one of my most treasured possessions not because of its value, but because it carries a piece of her.
Today, I wear it with pride.
I dedicate this look to you, Mom.
I dedicate every late night, every sacrifice, every qualification, every victory, and every achievement to you.
I hope heaven is celebrating with me today.
Your loud, assertive, fearless, and confident daughter is becoming everything she promised she would be.
Forever your daughter,
Namokenti. Kentana. Dye. Keotshepile.
❤️
