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Hot Rising From The Wounds Of Apartheid The Path Towards The Liberation Of The South Africa Nation
Learn how a free walking tour in Cape Town can teach you about the liberation of South Africa from Apartheid, along with some interesting stories from this period of institutionalised racial segregation…
The Mau Mau Revolt British Imperial History at Its Worst
The Mau Mau rebellion has sparked much debate. Some historians liken the atrocities to the work camps of Russia, the Soviet gulags, but others discredit such drama and stress the war did not have signs of systemic abuse. Either way, the claimants have documented the injuries and abuse suffered over 60 years ago and the case is likely to run on into next year.
Venice City of Water
Venice. An island surrounded by the Venetian Lagoon. Commonly the number one choice for newlyweds embarking on their honeymoon, this city receives more than 20 million tourists every year and is a World Heritage Site.
Ikamva Labantu The Future of the Nation
If you meet Helen Lieberman, the founder of Ikamva Labantu, you would be impressed by the energy she exudes. Helen’s father was Lithuanian, he fled the pogroms to find safety. Her mother was English, who came to South Africa during World War I. Helen’s upbringing was sheltered. She’d never known anything other than her community, its people, its customs, its newspapers controlled by the government, until the day she entered a township. She was 21 years old. That day, she decided that she couldn’t live in this country without getting involved.
