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 THABO by PEE-WEE
Raising his right hand, Mbeki pledged faithfulness to the republic and obedience to the constitution before a crowd of tens of thousands, including presidents and monarchs from around the world.
From early in the morning, flag-waving crowds gathered for the festivities at the Union Buildings.
The presidents of Zimbabwe, Congo and Nigeria, and the kings of Lesotho and Swaziland, were among representatives from some 100 countries who attended.
Most countries outside Africa sent lower-level delegations. Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott represented Britain, and Alphonso Jackson, secretary of housing and urban development, led a delegation from the United States.
The celebrations included 21-gun salute, a military air display, a gala dinner and a concert on the lawns of the Union buildings featuring some 200 of the country's top musicians. South African embassies were also hosting celebrations around the world.
Those unable to attend could watch a live broadcast on 100 big-screen televisions set up around the country. Leave a Comment
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Culture vultures can get their full on museums, art galleries, Anglo/Boer/Zulu/bullet slinging/spear throwing battle sites. Southern Africaŭs history is flavoured by a variety of exotic influences and thereŭll be something to suit everyoneŭs taste. Just donŭt expect 1 000 year old cathedrals. Leave a Comment
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 Rand by africaking
If you drive somewhere and park your car, there is bound to be someone come up to you, and ask to watch your car, they may have a uniform or be off the streets, usually you tip them about 2 rand or depending on what you want. If you don't tip them, you may find your car missing it's wheels or radio.(they might not be responsible, but they will probably turn a blind eye)
Some even wash your windscreen while you wait at the lights, you sometimes don't have a choice in it, but it's up to you wether you tip them or not.
Restaurants pay low wages, so tips are a vital source of income, usually 10% of the bill, but more will always be appreciated. Leave a Comment
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Unfortunately I did not get to visit a township but I had the pleasure to talking to two young men who lived in one in Port Elizabeth. They both had AIDS. I met them at a ministry fair and they had just brought in the wire car pictured here. The car is made entirely out of wire and has many moving parts. It is about the size of a large coffee table.
I understand that many of the kids are too poor to actually have "store bought" toys and so are adept at making these cars and other toys out of wire.
If I ever get the pleasure of visiting South Africa again, I really want to tour one of the larger townships.
As the above tips show, I was pleased to be able to visit some townships in 2006. A most rewarding experience Leave a Comment
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Braai = BBQ
Donner = To beat up (rude word)
Eina = Ouch
Hey = Used at beginning or end of
entence or request to repeat
yourself
Isit = When nothing to add to
conversation
Jawelnofine = Also when nothing further to
add
Jislaaik (Yislike) = Astonishment
Klap = To smack/hit
Lekker = Very nice
Dop = A drink or to fail
Sarmie = Sandwich
Bakkie = Pickup truck
Broek = Shorts/pants
Howzit = Greeting
Boet = Brother
Pasop = Be careful
Vrot = Rotten
Graze = Eat
Rock up = To simply arrive, no invitation
required.
Totsiens = Till I see you again
and finally (at the request of Glennkasner, VT'er)
Voetsek = A request for the rapid departure
to take place of unwanted
company, in no uncertain terms. Leave a Comment
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 The Kids and Me by canuck68
I was often served rusks with coffee in the morning. A great tradition that sometimes takes a bit of practice so you don't end up with your coffee all over your chin. My SA friends here in Canada got me used to doing it right.
Know what your "takkies" are. They are your running shoes and you will be using them a lot.
Also, for North Americans the parts of the car are quite different. For example, the "boot" is the "trunk". The passenger sits on the left. If you sit on the right you will end up on the driver's lap. Leave a Comment
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 Meeting New Friends. Taken by
my friend Julius. by canuck68Leave a Comment
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 CROC by ATLC
A lizard sees him and calls: 'Monkey, Monkey! What are you doing?'
The monkey answers, 'Hey you: I'm smoking a bit of dagga, Want to join me?'
The lizard climbs in the tree and smokes together with the monkey.
'I'm thirsty', the lizard says to the monkey.
'Go and drink some water from the river', the monkey says.
The lizard goes to drink some water, but he's so high, that he falls into the water.
A croc swims by and helps the lizard out and asks him how he got so silly.
The lizard tells him that he and the monkey were sitting in the tree and smoking dagga.
The crocodile says he doesn't believe it, he wants to see for himself.
The croc stands under the tree and calls: 'Monkey, monkey!'
The monkey looks and is startled.
'Fu*k'! How much water did you drink?' Leave a Comment
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 Wow! I need to figure
out how to do this! by saraheg77Leave a Comment
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 MONKEY by ATLC
Die aap sit in die boom en rook dagga.
Die akkedis sien hom en roep "Aap, Aap! Wat maak jy?"
Die aap antwoord, "Hey daar. Ek rook bietjie dagga. Wil jy my join?"
Die akkedis klim op en rook saam met aap.
"Ek raak dors", sê akkedis toe vir aap.
"Gaan drink water daar by die rivier", sê aap.
Akkedis gaan toe om water te drink, maar is so gerook hy val toe in die water.
Krokkodil swem toe verby en help akkedis uit en vra hom hoekom hy so funnylyk. Akkedis vertel hom dat hy en aap in die boom sit en dagga rook.
Krokkodil sê hy glo dit nie, hy wil self gaan kyk wat aangaan.
Krokkodil staan toe onder by die boom en roep"Aap! Aap!"
Aap kyk af en skrik.
"F*k! Hoeveel water hét jy gedrink?" Leave a Comment
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