AN OFFICIAL INVITATION TO JOIN HANDS AND ESTABLISH A CIVIC ORGANIZATION
To the peoples and citizens of the now defuncted Bophuthatswana Homeland, to patriots who believe in justice, and to each and every citizen that feel marginalized, to the rightful owners who have been robbed off their belongings and wants to be part of the restoration and reclamation process:
No one can truly describe the world as fair or beautiful while we as Africans and other marginalized communities across the globe are killed or abused, economically manipulated and or denied equal recognition, dignity, and full status as equal human beings and citizens of the world.
The present unipolar system is skewed, oppressive and unjust. It was built and is sustained on the extraction of life or dignity and resources from others. Individuals, bodies and organizations that govern global affairs such as the United Nations, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the International Criminal Court, World Health Organization, OPEC and others, were created and are maintained at the expense of Africa. It is difficult to understand why many Africans continue to place their faith in systems that were historically designed and sustained to their disadvantage. The division of Africa into colonial territories, the imposition of borders that fragmented societies and undermined shared futures, and the centuries-long extraction of wealth and erosion of dignity are historical realities that must be acknowledged and addressed.
Those who have benefited, directly or indirectly, from this brutal legacy of exploitation of Africa and her Children have a moral responsibility not only to confront and rectify it verbally as it has been the norm, but they must return that which was stolen and pay reparations as determined by Africans themselves, and not by the perpetrators as they seem to want it done. No governance framework imposed upon Africa in history has been established primarily in the genuine interest of the Continent or its People.
It is understandable that many Africans hold the views they do, as generations after generations have been shaped by systems that determined what they were permitted to learn, believe, and aspire to. Historically, those who have attempted to challenge the global status quo on behalf of Africa have often faced pressures that led to compromise or co-optation. It is a well known fact that efforts to liberate Africans from external domination are framed or pursued through perspectives rooted outside the continent, such efforts are unlikely to achieve genuine and complete liberation.
Colonial structures embedded within Africa’s economic, educational, religious, healthcare, sporting, entertainment, and cultural systems were historically designed to entrench longterm dependence and control. As a result, some Africans who have achieved relative affluence within these frameworks often feel compelled to defend and preserve them. This helps explain why certain narratives persist, such as the belief that institutions like Christianity or modern political systems originated in Africa despite substantial historical evidence to the contrary.
It also contributes to the widespread conviction that democracy alone offers a universal solution for Africa, even though African and even global experience does not uniformly support this claim in the African context. Consequently, indigenous African systems of healthcare, education, and food production are frequently dismissed or undervalued. These perceptions are not accidental but are reinforced systematically through socialization, education, and cultural messaging from early childhood through adulthood.
There are numerous historical examples of leaders who were presented as figures capable of delivering Africa’s liberation, yet many of them were themselves products of the very colonial systems they sought to dismantle, making them susceptible to manipulation and external influence. Conversely, those leaders whose approaches were more rooted in indigenous perspectives and genuine autonomy were often removed through assassination or political destabilization. In many such cases, misleading narratives were subsequently constructed and disseminated to obscure the true circumstances surrounding their deaths and to shape public perception in ways that served external interests.
I acknowledge that, in many instances, individuals are compelled to operate within existing colonial-era systems in order to accumulate influence, resources, and strategic capacity. However, genuine liberation cannot be achieved without ultimately transcending these structures and advancing a vision for a fundamentally reimagined global order, one grounded in equality, dignity, and mutual respect for all people, regardless of their origin. In this regard, I advocate for the emergence of a new world order: a fair and just multipolar system that replaces the current unipolar global architecture and allows for more balanced and inclusive local and international relations.
For this reason, I call upon like-minded individuals to join me in establishing a formidable civic organization dedicated to advancing these ideals. Although this organization will be founded in fragmented parts of South Africa that used to be called Bophuthatswana, its mission and work will be directed toward the broader reclamation, restoration and advancement of our entire motherland of Africa. I therefore humbly propose for us to begin this process of reclamation and restoration in Bophuthatswana, using it as a foundational model through which similar efforts will be expanded and replicated across the African Continent.
My proposal to begin this initiative in former Bophuthatswana Homeland areas is intentional and strategic. I seek to work in partnership with the people of Bophuthatswana to support efforts aimed at reclaiming and restoring what rightfully belongs to us. I am aware of many individuals possess authentic knowledge, historical insight, and cultural wisdom that could significantly accelerate this process. What has largely been missing is coordinated leadership and a unified platform through which these resources and voices can be mobilized. With collective commitment and clear direction, meaningful progress can be achieved in a decisive and organized manner.
It is against this backdrop that I initiated this process more than two years ago by reclaiming and working toward the restoration of our historic broadcasting institutions, an effort that has been publicly documented as not having been easy to achieve and has been largely driven through my individual initiative. This experience demonstrates what can be accomplished even with limited support. Today, Radio Bop has been revived as Radio Bop Africa, Radio Mmabatho has been restored as Radio Mmabatho Africa, and we are on the verge of reintroducing Bop TV as Bop TV Africa.
These developments stand as tangible evidence that the process of reclamation and restoration is not merely theoretical but already underway. Several other strategic institutions have also been secured and are now awaiting coordinated, collective action so that they too can be reclaimed and restored under a unified and organized framework. The progress achieved thus far offers a clear indication of what is possible when these efforts are pursued with determination and what could be achieved on a far greater scale when undertaken collectively.
I am the first to acknowledge that these objectives cannot be achieved single-handedly. Success will require level-headed minds, capable hands, and a collective commitment to working together to transform this vision into reality.
Listeners of both Radio Bop Africa and Radio Mmabatho Africa can attest that, several months prior to President Cyril Ramaphosa publicly announcing what he referred to as ‘a national dialogue,’ I had authored and publicly presented an open letter to both the Premier of the North West Province and the President. In this letter, I invited them to participate in what I then termed the North West Provincial Socioeconomic Summit.
In that open letter, I outlined that the proposed Socioeconomic Summit was intended as a national initiative, beginning in the North West Province, extending to the other eight provinces, and culminating in a National Socioeconomic Summit. I am on record noting that neither the Premier nor the President acknowledged receipt of this letter. Given this context, it was not surprising to observe the President later introduce a similar initiative under the title ‘National Dialogue.’
At the time, I noted that it was highly probable that the President had adopted my idea and chosen to pursue it independently, an approach he has taken in the past. For instance, after I proposed a R7.5 trillion Smart City development in Port St. Johns and encountered delays and obstacles from politicians and the Eastern Cape Provincial Government, similar patterns emerged. I initially gave the President’s National Dialogue an opportunity to address the areas I had intended to cover in my proposed summit. However, after reviewing multiple public statements made by the President, it became clear that the National Dialogue was not not going to address the substantive issues I had intended, and appeared instead to divert attention from the real challenges facing the country.
For this reason, I resolved to advance the project independently, establishing a civic organization that will establish a legal entity to pursue reclamation and restoration through an organized bold civic engagement. This decision marked the beginning of the proposed Bophuthatswana Civic Movement. The initiative will start in the former districts of Bophuthatswana as a practical, replicable model, leveraging areas where we are best equipped and have the strongest prospects for success, with the intention of expanding its impact across the country and ultimately throughout the continent.
I therefore extend a humble invitation to all who are interested, particularly those who are, or whose parents were, citizens of Bophuthatswana, to respond to this clarion call as a starting point. I am calling for committed representatives to form an organizing committee tasked with establishing a lawful, powerful and effective civic organization. The proposed structure for the Bophuthatswana Civic Movement is designed to ensure balanced representation, with one board member appointed from each of the former Bophuthatswana districts and those are these areas:
(1) Bafokeng(2) Ditsobotla(3) Ganyesa(4) Lehurutshe(5) Madikwe(6) Mankwe(7) Molopo(8) Moretele(9) Odi(10) Taung(11) Thaba ’Nchu(12) Tlhaping‑Tlharo
We are preparing to convene the first meeting, during which the organising committee will be formally established. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the initiator to participate: WhatsApp: 0699‑591‑591 Email: admin@bophuthatswana.org
This is a clarion call to men and women who share a common vision, those who aspire to justice and are committed to transcending the colonial systems that have long constrained our progress. It is a call to those prepared to work together to establish and implement a new, equitable system. Let it be clear: this is not a call to conflict or war. Rather, it is a call for humanity to unite in order to dismantle a system that has divided, harmed, and suppressed humanity for far too long.
I call upon all those who understand the workings of the current system and recognize what must be done to challenge and transform it, the educated, the informed, the knowledgeable, as well as those less formally educated, those who are less recognized and disrespected, those who less entrenched in the colonial system. In short, I call upon everyone who is aligned with this vision. Let us join hands and work together to bring an end to the systemic injustices that have plagued humanity for generations.
To those among us who have been influenced or co-opted by external systems, be it politicians, academics, professionals, or individuals who have used our communities through manipulative structures such as non-profit organizations, churches, and similar institutions, be aware in advance that this process will challenge these practices. I recognize that some of you will feel threatened and attempt to obstruct this movement, but let it be clear: no one can stop an idea whose time has come. Engage constructively and focus on the issues, not the individuals. History has shown that these systemic structures have consistently failed to deliver on their promises to our people.
The fact that some among us now occupy positions of power and authority within these oppressive institutions does not legitimize them, and we must stop condoning oppression simply because its colour of skin has changed. Foreign religions, political systems, and related structures have never delivered true liberation; no genuine emancipation has occurred. What has happened is that a few individuals have compromised their integrity, betraying their communities to benefit from participating in the oppression of their own people. These foreign systems are structured to expose such compromises: religious leaders, political leaders, and even traditional authorities are often set up for failure, only demonstrating concern for their communities when circumstances force their hand. Until they are compromised or exposed, they prioritize the protection of foreign systems over the wellbeing of the people they are meant to serve.
If you stand for justice, restoration, and reparative accountability; if you refuse to be complicit in silence; if you reject a world order that privileges a few at the expense of the majority, STEP FORWARD. Let us all join hands, minds and souls in establishing, building and sustaining civic structures, institutions, intellectual and material platforms necessary to shift power away from the corrupt and greedy privilledged few, toward a truly multipolar and equitable future.
We will demand acknowledgement, reparations, restitution, and restoration. We will insist on governance that respects African agency, dignity, and sovereignty. We will champion indigenous systems of knowledge, healthcare, education, and food sovereignty. We will establish a socioeconomic system that best benefit us and not that benefit others at our expense. We will uplift authentic leaders who are accountable to our people, not to foreign interests.
This open letter is not mere rhetoric; it is a mobilising instrument. It is an invitation to every individual and organisation that values fairness to contribute time, resources, intellect, and courage to a sustained and peaceful project of systemic change.
Come let us Stand Together. Let us Reclaim Together, Restore Together, Rebuild Together and Sustain Ourselves Together. This is a Clarion Call for Us to Unite and Reclaim what was Stolen from Us Together, Restore what was broken, and Demand or Force Perpetrators to Repay what Stole from Us. Only then can anyone truly claim the world is Fair and Just.
It is our turn to make things happen and stop waiting for someone else to do it for us...!!!
Indebted to you,
Nixau Kealeboga Gift Mogapi
Initiator and Custodian of Both
Bophuthatswana Civil Movement
Bophuthatswana Civic Movement
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