Published June 18, 2010 at 7:00 am |
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All this week we’ve been talking about the 2010 FIFA World Cup and also the City of Durban, South Africa. So let’s finish off with a combination of both.
Early on in my adventures in South Africa, I had a chance to visit the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. It was built especially for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. With all the investment South Africa has made in building stadiums, I had to wonder, “what will happen to the stadiums after the World Cup is over?” Fortunately Durban asked that question before they started building the stadium.
Published June 8, 2010 at 7:00 am |
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There is an expression in Africa, TIA; This Is Africa. Simply put, it’s a catch-all phrase for explaining the unexplainable. When things just don’t make sense, the response is often “This is Africa”. Used by foreigners and locals alike, last week was a TIA Week.
I’m in South Africa on business. My travels have recently brought me to a few townships in Mpumalanga Province: Secunda and Sibuyswa.
What is a Township?
A township is the term used to describe the tin shack cities. They are sometimes also referred to as Informal Settlements. Both are used in place of Squatter’s Camps, which has a negative connotation. Townships are a frequent sight in South Africa. They are eye opening for the first-time visitor.
Published May 3, 2010 at 7:00 am |
Email This PostIt’s been a hectic first week in South Africa. Much of the time was spent figuring out all of the logistics for my ’round-the-country tour of South Africa. If you haven’t seen my itinerary yet, you can view it here. We’ve also been rehearsing for the work which begins today, Monday.
Over the weekend we were hosted at The Palace of the Lost City. It’s situated at the world-famous Sun City Resort – the Las Vegas of South Africa.
Published March 3, 2010 at 7:00 am |
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“Where’s Jelly Bean Row,” I asked the lady behind the counter.
She laughed and explained that it’s not a particular place, but anywhere in St. John’s where the houses are multi-colored. Still needing clarification, she expanded…
St. John’s has it’s roots in the fishing industry. As ship captains returned from their trips at sea they would search for their homes, all lined up on the nearby hills. In order to make them each stand out, every house was painted a different, vibrant color. Any neighborhood in St. John’s with these colorful houses has been nicknamed Jelly Bean Row.
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