Israel

Dear Israel,

Dumela Rra. My name is Nkgosi; I am Bathina’s Nephew – your Friend.

I believe I have never met you, maybe when I was very young. I know you thought. I know some of your nephews and nieces though, actually your younger brother and your late father too.

But I know about you, I know your name. I love your name; I always loved your catchy name.  However, I should tell you, I once knew Iseraele. He was our Linesman at Mafhikana Primary School. And I heard of Israel from the Bible, as you would imagine.

At the once Midrand University, my friend’s friend was called Israel. I thought of you, I thought of my Uncle. I always smiled when they mentioned Israel, of course concealed.

Please, don’t be surprised when I name my Son Israel. It will be in  the  loving memory of my Uncle Bathina.

I am smiling, for everyone to see.

Thank you Israel,

Nkgosi