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Day 10: Meeting “The Top” and Climbing to the Top
I woke up this morning very excited knowing what was on the itinerary for today. It was our first real gorgeous day here in Cape Town, and I was able to see Table Mountain perfectly. Not only was I excited…
Read MoreHistorical Figure: Jacob Zuma
Jacob Zuma is the President of the African National Congress (ANC) – South Africa’s governing political party. Following his party’s victory in the 2009 general election, he was elected by parliament as the President of South Africa. He was the…
Read More1994 Elections: Amazing day in history
April of 1994 marked the first general election after the end of apartheid in South Africa. It was the first time that entire adult population could vote and a monumental election in history. There were three days of voting and…
Read MoreHistorical Figure- Thabo Mbeki
Thabo Mbeki was the second post-apartheid President of South Africa, succeeding Nelson Mandela. Mbeki took after his father Govan, who was a strong supporter of the ANC and the South African Communist Party. Mbeki spent his early years living in…
Read MoreChris Hani – A Man That Will Never Be Forgotten
Chris Hani was born on June 28th, 1942 and assassinated on April 10th 1993. Hani was born and raised in a small, rural village named kuSabalele Transkei. He had five other siblings and was the second youngest among them. Hani…
Read MoreAIDS Epidemic in South Africa
It is evident that there is an HIV AIDS epidemic in South Africa. There are about 5.6 million people living with HIV in South Africa, which is more than any other country. The prevalence of AIDS has increased drastically recently….
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