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Soweto, South Africa
2007 Grammy winners, The Soweto Gospel Choir reflects the hopes and dreams of the people of Soweto, South Africa, who will embrace you with warmth when you visit them.
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Soweto Uprising Remembered
President Thabo Mbeki uses the anniversary of the Soweto Uprising to address the challenges that face this generation of South Africans.
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Education in Apartheid South Africa: Propaganda with a Purpose
This article explores the ways education is used to create "model" citizens, whether those model citizens are to be found in apartheid South Africa or post-apartheid South Africa.
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Kaffir Boy: An Analysis
An analysis/book review of Mark Mathabane's autobiography, "Kaffir Boy," which tells the story of a young African boy growing up in South Africa's townships.
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Karoo Boy: A Book Review
A book review of the recent novel by South African novelist Troy Blacklaws, Karoo Boy. Karoo Boy is a coming of age novel set in apartheid South Africa during one of its most volatile periods, 1976-1977.
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The Bang Bang Club and Journalism Ethics
This article examines the ethics of writing history and news, presenting the story of South African photojournalists, known as the Bang Bang Club, as an example.
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46664 World AIDS Day Concert
Annie Lennox and Peter Gabriel top the bill at former South African President Nelson Mandela's 46664 World AIDS Day Concert on 1 December 2007 in Johannesburg.
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Southern Africa and a Girl from El Paso
People often ask me why I, a white girl with a Midwestern American cultural background, write about southern Africa. Last week, I realized that I love southern Africa because I grew up on the U.S.-Mexico Border. If this makes no sense, you haven’t lived on the U.S.-Mexico border or you haven’t lived here for very long....
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Introducing Africa to High School and College Students
Books and films appropriate for introducing high school and college students to the continent of Africa.
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Cape Town - South Africa
A holiday in Cape Town, South Africa, has something to suit every taste, every pocket and every member of the family.
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Durban, South Africa
Durban is a cosmopolitan city, custom made for tourism, conferences and sport with perfect weather. Beach, Bush and Berg and Battlefields -all in or within a short drive
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Review of Paul Simon's 'Graceland'
This was one of the most famous albums of the 1980s.
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Summer in Danmark: The Copenhagen Jazz Festival
Smooth notes as sweet as honey fill the air in Copenhagen every summer. More toes are tapped, fingers snapped and hips swayed as one of Europe’s premier jazz venues opens the door to a 10-day collective jam session. Starting the first Friday in July each year, the capital of Denmark hosts the Copenhagen Jazz Festival.
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The 2007 Glastonbury Festival
The 26th Glastonbury Festival opens 22 June 2007. Michael Eavis, organiser of this, the world's largest open-field festival, has just been awarded a CBE. Read why here.
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Nelson Mandela of South Africa
The phrase Madiba Magic was coined at the 1995 Rugby World Cup when then President Nelson Mandela showed up in the captain's number 6 jersey.
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The History of the Barmy Army
Most cricket fans will know the Barmy Army, the relentless group of English cricket fans who follow their side around the world, but how did the movement come about?
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Interview with Bob Lanier and NBA Senior VP Kathy Behrens
Hall of Famer Bob Lanier is legendary for his sweeping hook shot and his size 22 sneakers. He has dedicated himself very passionately to community service, as he and NBA Senior Vice President Kathy Behrens explain in this interview that was conducted during NBA All-Star Weekend.
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