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To Whom it May Concern by Sipho Sepamla
To Whom it May Concern by Sipho Sepamla
Bearer Bare of everything but particulars Is a Bantu The language of a people in Southern Africa He seeks to proceed from here to there Please pass him on Subject to these particulars He lives Subject to the provisions of the Urban Natives Act of 1925 Amended often To update it to his sophistication Subject to the provisions of the said Act He may roam freely within a prescribed area Free only from the anxiety of conscription In terms of the Abolition of Passes Act A latter day amendment In keeping with the moon-age naming Bearer’s designation is Reference number 417181 And (he) acquires a niche in the said area As a temporary sojourner To which he must betake himself At all times When his services are dispensed with for the day As a permanent measure of law and order Please note The remains of R/N 417181 Will be laid to rest in peace On a plot Set aside for Methodist Xhosas A measure also adopted At the express request of the Bantu In anticipation of any faction fight Before the Day of Judgement.
To Whom it May Concern by Sipho Sepamla
Bearer Lacking everything except specific details Is a Bantu The language of a group in Southern Africa He wants to move from this place to another Please help him continue on his way Bound by these specific details He exists Bound by the Urban Natives Act of 1925 Frequently changed To make it fit his modernity Bound by the rules of that Act He can move freely within a limited area Only free from the fear of being drafted According to the Abolition of Passes Act A recent change In line with modern naming conventions Bearer’s ID is Reference number 417181 And he finds a place in that area As a temporary visitor To which he must go At all times When he is not working for the day As a constant rule of law and order Please take note The remains of R/N 417181 Will be buried peacefully In a designated area Reserved for Methodist Xhosas A rule also made At the specific request of the Bantu In preparation for any conflict Before the Day of Judgement.