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Christmas in Vrygrond: Bringing Joy to a Community in Need Where Rainbows Meet hosts their fourth annual Christmas party in 2018
Despite tough economic times, Where Rainbows Meet brought joy to over 500 children in the Vrygrond community in the lead up to Christmas, by hosting their fourth annual Christmas party…
Summiting Table Mountain for Sunrise An Exclusive Encounter with One of the New Seven Wonders of Nature
Typically, on the weekend I find myself going to bed at 2am, not waking up then. But, indeed, this was no typical Sunday morning. Instead of snoozing until the late afternoon, in no rush to do anything, I found myself racing the sun up to the heavens, for, alas, it would be I who claimed the land above the clouds and gazed down upon the world below. The finest provisions awaited me at the head of the Table and I was ready to feast. And thus, the quest to summit Table Mountain began.
The Problem of Xenophobia in South Africa How Attitudes and Migration Policy Can Fuel Hostility
This year marks the tenth anniversary since floods of xenophobic violence swept across the country in 2008, leaving 62 people dead, at least 670 wounded, some raped and more than 100,000 foreigners displaced. Yet the outbreaks continue today. Just last month four people were killed in Johannesburg after angry protestors looted and destroyed foreign-owned shops – bringing conversations around the treatment of foreigners back to the fore.
Blockchain Can Reinvent How South Africans Use Money The New Technology Has the Potential to Solve Trust Issues
If you’re a coffee connoisseur, then you probably start your day with a cup of speciality, fair-trade Ethiopian brew. But how do you know if what you’re drinking is actually fair-trade or from Ethiopia? Blockchain technology could help with this conundrum.
Overcoming the Challenges Facing South Africa’s Youth Breaking the Cycle of Poverty and Finding New Opportunities for Young People
Over two decades after South Africa’s first democratic election, the realities facing young people remain as troubling as ever due to issues such as crime, poverty, unequal educational opportunities, unemployment and drug abuse. While the country’s annual Youth Day on 16 June commemorates the anniversary of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, the struggle for a better quality of life for the country’s youth continues – over 40 years later.
The Centenary of a Legend: Honouring Nelson Mandela The Rise of South Africa under Mandela
‘A winner is a dreamer, who never gives up.’ – Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela former president of South Africa. On 100th anniversary of the birth of Nelson Mandela, former American president Barack Obama reminisced about how peacefully Mandela guided his nation through negotiation and reconciliation and how his generous attitude towards his former enemies saved the country from more violence and war.
How Long Will Zuma Haunt the ANC? Can the Party Leave Corruption Behind Them?
On 27 July, former President Jacob Zuma was seen dancing and singing with supporters after his third appearance in court this year on charges including corruption, money laundering and fraud. The appearance in the Pietermaritzburg High Court, which was ultimately postponed until November, was almost ten years to the day since Zuma was first seen in court on corruption charges in August 2008.
Low Budget Travel Tips How to Plan a Trip to Cape Town Without Breaking the Bank
Have you ever thought to yourself: ‘Travelling is too expensive. How do I find the money to do it?’ Well, if so, you are not alone. The near universal reason people don’t travel is that they don’t have enough money. However, with a few tips and tricks, it is possible to save up enough for a low-budget trip.
Deep, Dark Africa or Beautiful Rainbow Nation? Dispelling the Myths and Embracing the Beauty in South Africa
As I set out for my fifth visit to South Africa, I was amazed to hear my friends ask the same odd questions as before. My approach to the journey was much like Ernest Hemingway, having never woken up in Africa feeling sad. My friends, on the other hand, were obsessed with unfounded fears. Although it might not be the first choice for many Europeans, travelling to South Africa is always an adventure and let me explain why.
The Paternoster Volunteer Project Educating and Uplifting the Children of Paternoster
In today’s world, getting a proper all-round education is more important than ever. Not only can educated people seize better opportunities for themselves, but they also enrich others with their successes and perspectives. Although almost every parent wants to see their child equipped for the future, often there are uncontrollable circumstances which prevent this from being the case. In Paternoster, a fishing village on the West coast, there is urgency for better education for the children to ensure they face a brighter future.
