{"id":235472,"date":"2020-03-11T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-11T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/235472\/lukhele-launches-another-book\/"},"modified":"2020-03-11T10:08:05","modified_gmt":"2020-03-11T08:08:05","slug":"lukhele-launches-another-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2020\/03\/11\/lukhele-launches-another-book\/","title":{"rendered":"Lukhele continues to inspire through his books"},"content":{"rendered":"

Motivational speakers often say you shouldn’t let your negative circumstances define you.<\/p>\n

This statement perfectly describes Katlehong-born Themba \u2018Skeem GP\u2019 Lukhele, a former inmate who has turned his life around and is using his life story to motivate the youth.<\/p>

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Themba launched his book, King Pin, and his documentary, Resurgence, at the Dumi Masilela Theatre in Germiston last Tuesday.<\/p>\n

This book is a follow-up to his previous book, Through it all, which was about his rise and fall from glory.<\/p>

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This second book will be a continuation of his journey.<\/p>\n

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Themba ‘Skeem GP’ Lukhele (left) with his family at his book launch last Tuesday at the Dumi Masilela Theatre in Germiston.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The concept of the book and documentary is to document the life and times of Themba as a young offender and how he overcame the hurdles he faced both in and out of prison.<\/p>\n

\u201cI felt writing the book and documenting my story will help with the unfortunate life of young imprisoned offenders and also create awareness of the wonderful work the Department of Correctional Services is doing to help with the rehabilitation of inmates,\u201d said Themba.<\/p>\n

He said he wants to motivate young people, especially those in the disadvantaged black community, that it\u2019s possible to achieve your goals even if it seems impossible.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe world has a script for us all, but I chose to write my own, and tell my own story.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to share my life experience, not because I want to make crime look cool, but because I want people to know that God is one of many chances,\u201d said Themba.<\/p>\n

He said in the book he uses scriptures because he wants to inspire people when they read the book.<\/p>\n

Themba said it was important for him to tell his story because as a former inmate it is not easy to be integrated back into the community.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was not sure what to expect when I got out of prison because now the community sees you as a former inmate and the black sheep of the family.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne thing I was ready for was rejection.<\/p>\n

\u201cI told myself I will use the experience and tell my story to help others not to fall into a life of crime,\u201d said Themba.<\/p>\n

He said the journey of being integrated back into the community is never easy because that is when you will see who your real friends are.<\/p>\n

The GCN asked him how he handles negative comments about the life he lived before.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m no saint and I\u2019m not saying do crime, go to jail and write a book.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m just creating awareness and making sure young people make informed decisions.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m using my life because I\u2019m living proof that it\u2019s possible to change,\u201d said Themba.<\/p>\n

He said jail is no vacation place and people must not think it\u2019s a nice place.<\/p>\n