The year 2022 marks a century since the death of Reverend John Knox Bokwe in 1922. In addition to being a celebrated hymn writer, an enthusiastic singer and a choirmaster, he was a diligent clerk who assisted with the publication of Lovedale’s The Kaffir Express (Isigidimi) magazine in the 1870s and was later a member of staff for Imvo Zabantsundu newspaper.  In this segment, Lukhona Mnguni speaks to Vusumzi Mba about the life of John Knox Bokwe and Lovedale College.