July 18 marks the annual global celebration of the life and legacy of former president Nelson Mandela.
Over the years, millions of people have dedicated at least 67 minutes of their time to give back, reflecting the 67 years Mandela spent in service to the people as well as recognising his values and contribution to the struggle for democracy.
However, South Africans have mixed feelings about the progress the country has made since the end of apartheid.
While South Africa has made significant strides in human rights, concerns have been raised about high levels of poverty, unemployment, inequality and crime, with little progress made in these areas.
As we reflect on Mandela’s legacy, do…
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Fun South African Fact: The Dutch and the British fought over South Africa.
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Fun South African Fact: It’s believed that Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain is one of the oldest mountains in the world. Table mountain is approximately 260 million years old; it’s also home to thousands of species of plant life, including species unique to the Cape Floral Region. The glorious mountain is one of the world’s 7 New Natural Wonders. It is also apparently one of 12 main energy centres on the planet emitting spiritual, magnetic, and electric energies. It’s an idyllic and very popular hiking destination with hundreds of routes to explore.