Bloemfontein Poetry veteran, Raselebeli Free State poetry veteran Raselebeli “Magic” Khotseng has released his second book titled “Let Me Testify”

Born and raised in the Batho location of Bloemfontein, Magic’s journey in poetry began during his school years when he joined a youth organization that included notable figures like Gilbert Modise. While the organization offered various activities, it was poetry that captured his heart and determined the course of his life.

His passion for poetry initially started as a light-hearted endeavor—he would write poems for the school notice board. However, a turning point came in 1993 when he was inspired by the late Nigerian author and poet Omoseye Bolaji to submit his work to the Free State News, a local newspaper edited by Bolaji. The success of his first poem sparked a prolific writing career for Ntate Magic, leading to features in magazines and on radio stations such as Motheo FM.

The book reflects on the pain he endured during the turbulent years of the Apartheid system and its legacy. It also explores the experiences Magic underwent under this oppressive system that deeply impacted and shaped his mind.

Hailing from Bloemfontein, Magic Khotseng began writing in the early 1980s. He is a polished poet, inspired by life gurus such as Ingoapele Madingoane, who expressed their views on the prevailing conditions of their time with courage and clarity.

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