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Zulu family,f - Johannesburg
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Learn the local customs of Johannesburg. Tips and photos posted by real travelers and Johannesburg locals.
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Ethnic / Cultural Diversity: African Dress
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  • Updated By cokes on November 18, 2004
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  • Traditional African Dress Wear - Johannesburg
    Traditional African Dress Wear
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    Hey guys , I just wanna show you the various traditional wear. I was walking in the parking lot of a park and I just had to take a photo of this lady. There is various tribes amongst the black people of South Africa and I don`t know which tribe this lady belongs to. Anyway just wanted to give you an idea of the traditional dress wear

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    Biltong
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  • By cokes on May 20, 2005
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  • Picture of Biltong - Johannesburg
    Picture of Biltong
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    Well this is a South African Favourite , its dried curried meat. They normally made from game , like Springbok , Kudu , Eland , Ostrich and so forth. They made into dry wors , dried steaks and shreaded pieces. Be sure to check out the link provided if you want to try and make your own Biltong.

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    Ethnic / Cultural Diversity: Suppression of culture
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  • Updated By Jenniflower on May 23, 2006
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  • Meeting Mnadela (the wax model!) :) - Johannesburg
    Meeting Mnadela (the wax
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    South Africa'a artworld suffered greatly under Apartheid. Artwork and song lyrics were flooded with anti-apartheid themes, and were forced underground. To listen to one of these songs, or to own one of these paintings was evidence enough that you were a traitor and you could be thrown into prison! The bulldozing of both District Six, a vibrant multicultural area in Cape Town, and Johannesburg’s Sophiatown, where internationally famous musicians learned their craft in an area once described as ’a skeleton with a permanent grin’ are two important examples of this... where communities were literally 'wiped out'. Groups like Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Soweto String Quartet, Tree63, Johnny Clegg and Mango Groove have managed to bring South African sound to a worldwide (and appreciative!) audiance.

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    Ethnic / Cultural Diversity: Zulu People
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  • By cokes on November 7, 2004
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    Zulu Warriors
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    He guys before I forget , the Heia Safari Ranch has this Zulu Village and you get can get a glimpse of the culture and customs of the Zulu people. You will see the village when you do the game drive. Its quiet nice to see , especially if you tourist. You can also buy tradition Zulu soveniors at the shop they have there. After we had lunch there was these Zulu Dancers doing some Zulu dance , quiet interesting to see.

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    Witch Doctors
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  • Updated By cokes on December 27, 2004
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  • Witch Doctors Throwing Bones - Johannesburg
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    I don`t have any good to say about these people after what rumors goes around and what the media have to say about these people. Well I guess there is good ones (the traditional healers) who is there to try and help the people. The Black people in South Africa is very superstitious and they believe in witch craft. The witch doctor will throw bones and he will tell you stuff like your future and put curses on people. Who knows , this is one of the local customs practised by the local tribal people of South Africa.

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    Ethnic / Cultural Diversity: New South African culture
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  • Updated By Jenniflower on May 18, 2006
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  • My brother and his friend Moses - Johannesburg
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    One of the most exciting elements in South Africa is that it is in the continual process of reinventing itself, it's outlook and understanding of eachother. Peoples’ attitudes have changed across the colour barrier and people have hope. A new South African culture is being created, sans colour or one culture's tradition standing in the way and impeding positive development. We still have a long way to go, but the progress that's been made since 1994 has been hugely significant! :)

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    Ethnic / Cultural Diversity: Xhosa People
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  • Updated By cokes on December 14, 2004
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    Xhosa Ladies
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    The Xhosa people live in the Republic of South Africa. They have traditionally been known as cattle herders living in beehive shaped huts. Many of them move to JNB , hoping to find work. Attached is a picture of a typical Xhosa Women.

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    The financial capital of South Africa
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  • Updated By Jenniflower on June 6, 2006
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  • Stunning malls are found all over South Africa - Johannesburg
    Stunning malls are found
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    Many people call South Africa ‘The America of Africa’. It represents only a small 3% of the continent’s total surface area, yet it accounts for 40% of all African industrial output, (Johannesburg 'Gauteng' accounting for 60% of South Africa's 40%). There are many malls here of world class standards (5 star). It has more malls than other provinces, this is due to there being more money here. Where I used to live (Randburg), there were about 10 BIG malls within half an hour from me. All top quality and greta to visit.

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    Ethnic / Cultural Diversity: Ndebele
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  • Updated By Jenniflower on May 23, 2006
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  • Young - Johannesburg
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    The Ndebele are a related group, who live in the Northern Transvaal in strikingly painted houses. They have very traditional beliefs and culture, especially in the rural areas of South Africa. In the cities they have become more westernised, as their culture has intermingled with others.

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    Mighty Johannesburg
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  • Updated By Jenniflower on May 23, 2006
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  • Johannesburg painter :) - Johannesburg
    Johannesburg painter :)
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    Johannesburg is a middle-income, emerging market with an abundant supply of natural resources; well developed financial, legal, communications, energy, and transport sectors; and a stock exchange that ranks among the 10 largest in the world. Her infrastructure is modern and efficient. My friend Walt is a painter (we met at Art school), and he gets commissions all the time for Johannesburg landscapes. Generally corporate commissions, this is proving popular! His style is quite impressionistic, with not too much detail in these paintings - he generally paints with ALOT of details.

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