I’m Thobeka Felicia and I’m a South African Anti-Trafficking, and Human Rights Blogger. I’m deemed as a rather emotive, colloquial and controversial blogger who unravels the modern day ‘Pandora’s box” version of society on issues such as Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery, exploring the world of Transnational Organised Crime. I also venture into the light hearted streams of politics and culture as I give you my personal accounts and experiences on my podcast and certain Netflix shows focusing on the above speciality. Your Girl Next Door welcomes you to the Pertinent Influence(r).

South African Youth Vulnerable To Radicalisation

The question as to whether South Africa could find itself in the hands of violent terror groups in the near future has been discussed for some time by those concerned...

Human Trafficking, Armed Conflict And The Demonisation Of Young Boys and Men

When we think of modern slavery, we think of Hollywood blockbusters such as Taken or 12 years a Slave, which use certain aesthetics to appeal to their respective audiences and...

Black Lives Matter is not the target market for the African.

Black Lives Matter: As Africans, people of the soil, we need to discern our place in society and where the efforts of pan-africanism are appreciated.. We are lost in our...

Tea-time just became a movement all thanks to this South African brand.

Hi there, Jelly Beans. I’m back at it again but this time I thought I should share my thoughts on quite an impressive marketing strategy implemented by a well-known and...

Why Veganism is having a ‘Skin Affair’ with this African skin-care brand

The beauty & cosmetic industry has become a very diverse and competitive market with brands of all classes as well as varieties competing for the crown or rather the attention...

Bizarre! You find slavery controversial?? 40 Get to Know Me Questions.

As my very first post I decided to do something a little fun and light-hearted for the readers out there who might be a little curious to know who I...