Last year, Jackie's non-alcoholic drink was allegedly spiked with poison. I have been shamed publicly, taken to court, and most recently people tried to poison me,” she says.

Jackie has received subtle warnings and death threats for being too opinionated. Last yeast, Jackie says she was poisoned while at an event and miscarried her unborn baby for being “too vocal,” she says. I was born to do it and it doesn’t matter how I help, whether through my voice or food, school shoes, stationery, sanitary towels, mental health issues or rape kits. So, If a young girl comes to me to say she is dating an older guy that is molesting her, I feel I have to help. I understand the desperation of wanting to escape life and needing help and answers. I know the things I talk about from first- and second-hand experience. I was a sugar baby, I have seen the darkness of party life. But I really believe in the work and I want to help. But I do tune out and cut the activities of the world out. Being vocal has its benefits and challenges, “she says. But in the years of branding herself as the spokesperson for truth, she has also rubbed some people up the wrong way. And as expected, she speaks her mind and voices her opinion. In the panel sits scholar and philosopher Bishop Joshua Maponga, TV host Rorisang Thandekiso, pastor Solomon and Dr. Jackie joins the panel of celebrities on episode one and season two of Castle Milk Stout Black Conversations which dissects topics from black people’s perspectives such as spirituality, religion, cancel culture and many more. I love research and people who have opinions.” OPINIONS “I believe in truth and open conversations,” Jackie tells ZiMoja.

Since then, her voice has not been silenced. Author and social activist Jackie Phamotse was introduced to the South African media, years ago before releasing her first book, Bare: # the Blesser's Game. She has probed, poked, and even named and shamed people of high stature in South Africa and the continent who she believed have been involved in dubious acts. If it’s taboo and considered sacred, she will address it. Cults, snakes, devil worshipping, sex rings, sugar daddies, sacrifices for money, rituals and witchcraft, you name it.

Bare by Jackie Phamotse