My first connection to South Africa came through Nelson Mandela. In the US, every Black History Month, teachers read excerpts from Nelson Mandela’s autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom. It even has a special place on our family dining room table.
But I have a confession to make. Though I’d seen Mandela’s name many times, my knowledge of apartheid and South Africa was limited. I could blame it on the intentional framing of history in Western schools, but that wouldn’t be entirely fair. After all, I had a piece of South African history right in my home.
My connection didn’t end there; three of my cousins travelled to South Africa during their undergraduate years. Living vicariously through…
Renewable Resources: The country is investing in renewable energy sources, such
as solar and wind, to diversify its energy mix and reduce carbon emissions.
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Roses are red
Violets are glorious
Never try to surprise
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Fun South African Fact: While the country only covers 1% of the Earth’s land surface, South Africa boasts 10% of the world’s bird, fish and plant species as well as 6% of its mammal and reptile species!