I read a twitter comment that somebody had made the other day.
" Coming home to Mdantsane for holidays is like going on vacation to
Afghanistan. "
Mdantsane still lacks the most basic entertainment facilities after 16 years of independence. There is not one cinema in the township ( the population of Mdantsane is estimated to be over a million people). There are hardly any pubs, bars or restaurants, apart from the usual shebeens. From a point of view of entertainment facilities the township has not much to offer. You have to be in your house in the evening because of the high crime rate.
But one thing that distinguishes this township from many other big townships is the pristine and beautiful environment. The beaches are close and easy to reach. There are miles of unspoilt coastline.
Christmas time is beach time. You go to the beach with your familiy and friends.
Have a braai ( barbecue), just linger, have drinks, talk and relax..The Christmas season in South Africa is like a prolonged national holiday and many companies and firms close around the 15th of December.
Have a braai ( barbecue), just linger, have drinks, talk and relax..The Christmas season in South Africa is like a prolonged national holiday and many companies and firms close around the 15th of December.
Just spoil yourself and if you can get forget your sorrows over money, love, the lack of things you need and don't have for a couple of days. They'll come back to you as soon as you let them. And they are willing to stay with your for another year. SO let go for now !
Go for a walk with your daughter.
And just walk gentle.
Those are beautiful images showing Africa in a way that I never imagined, beautiful and inspiring work. The toy car that's made of soda cans is so creative, I saw one of those toys in a small store in Tokyo owned by a japanese lady in her 50's a few years back. She was explaining to me how they were made (she visits africa yearly) i was so impressed I bought one. Again nice inspiring work
ReplyDeleteThank you Harry, for your nice comment. It is true that Africa is often seen as the " dark " continent with no hope, poverty, unemployment, crime and many other negative things. But in fact it is a beautiful continent with enormous potential and I cam convinced that the obstacles can be overcome. Thank you again for visiting.
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