Former ANC Minister Ronnie Kasrils has penned an explosive opinion piece for The Guardian, comparing the current Israeli regime to that of South Africa’s apartheid in the 21st century. Their treatment of Palestinian citizens in Gaza has received widespread condemnation, and the situation is under the microscope as elections loom. Ronnie Kasrils compares Israel to..
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Mr. Former ANC minister Ronnie Kasrils just can’t leave the political scene and put his nose in where it doesn’t belong – “Valid criticism of Israel is not antisemitic”
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Not all of the South Africans abroad think of reconciliation on 16 December
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A South African expat wanted the Day of the Vow to be celebrated in New Zealand. During Apartheid, 16 December marked the Day of the Vow or the Day of the Covenant. Afrikaners commemorated the 1838 Battle of Blood River when the Voortrekkers fought and defeated Dingaan’s army. In 1994, the Day of the Vow changed to Reconciliation Day.
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Let’s have a look at the Titanic II which will set sail in 2022
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The Titanic II will make its maiden voyage from Dubai to Southampton in 2022, after which it will re-enact the exact same travel plan as the original ship, sailing from Southampton to New York, hopefully bypassing icebergs and avoiding a movie-inspiring sinking.
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Controversial Durban mural which showed old South African flag were removed
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The sculpture, which revealed both the new and old South African flag, depending on which angle it was viewed from, was carefully constructed by Cronje-Honiball more than 20 years ago.
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Breaking News: You want to travel to Grahamstown, well it’s now officially renamed as Makhanda
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The ‘new’ town of Makhanda is named after a Xhosa warrior, war doctor, philosopher and prophet who represented the antithesis of Colonel John Graham.
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New name changes:- first were Cape Town International Airport targeted now it is William Nicol Drive
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Proposals are in the pipeline to turn William Nicol Drive into Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Drive. However, not everyone is happy.
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