ACROSS the world, some voices seem to rise above all others. In South Africa, names like Nelson Mandela, Elon Musk, and President Cyril Ramaphosa command global attention. In the US, figures such as Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Sam Altman dominate headlines and influence culture, policy, and technology.
Even when public perception shifts or controversies arise, their voices still echo – shared, debated, and amplified across platforms like X (formerly Twitter), in boardrooms, and at press podiums.
But in both nations, one group remains consistently unheard: the homeless and underprivileged. Their stories rarely trend. Their truths are rarely invited into the rooms where solutions are crafted. And their pain, too often, is seen but not heard.
From the pavement to the page
I write this not as an outsider looking…
