Here is the introduction to Dustin’s thesis. The topic is racism and sport in South Africa. Let him know what you think or if you have any suggestions…enjoy!
It was on June 24th, 1995 that South Africa and its people changed history. The Rugby World Cup final was taking place in a country that had [...]
Archive for February, 2008
The Human Factor…http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1057500/
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Nomvula
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We heard this band last week at a free concert in the Armchair. It is a very small venue with a stage and 10ft of space in front. The concert was amazing. I just bought their older CD but check out their website and let me know if you like it. (ps this is an [...]
21 February 2008
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It was disorienting as we sat in a mini bus taxi traveling to Clifton beach to hear on the radio the latest Obamaisms. For example the radio personality defined some of the newest definitions in the media these days including:
Obamaraderie – Goodwill and lighthearted rapport at a campaign rally
Obamateur – A person who gives [...]
20 February 2008
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Last night was the most pleasant night I have had in Cape Town to date. I recently joined the Mountain and Ski society (M&S) and seeing as I am in the middle of the South African summer, skiing is out of the question (Sophia and I are going to try to hit the slopes in [...]
Pictures!
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If you would like to view some pictures from my adventures check out
picasaweb.google.com/eillahroberts
I know there aren’t many I just wanted to assure everyone that I am alive and healthy. But also check out the people who I live with, the beautiful city I live in and the great places I am getting to visit and [...]
19 February 2008
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I feel such achievement as I head to class each day; it is not because I was able to get up in time for class or even because I practiced differentiating the “x” click from the “q” click in Xhosa. My elation comes from conquering Table Mountain every morning and afternoon. I must make the [...]
16 February 2008
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After a weekend away I am refreshed. I wouldn’t say that the weekend was all fun and no work but it was free of taxi drivers, walks up the UCT hill, and trips to the pick’n pay. So after emptying the fridge of all perishables (food goes bad in about 3 days, the length of [...]
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What is the difference between South Africa’s revolution and the revolutions of Rwanda or Kenya or Zimbabwe? A national conversation; a willingness to dialog with the opposition to solve the nation’s problems. Today we had a member of the department of research under the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) from the 90’s speak to us. [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on February 10, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I am attending a “world class university.” In the minds of students and alumni of UCT, this place offers the best and most diverse education out there. I just wanted to make a quick note on the time I have chosen to come to South Africa. A time where there is unrest politically [...]
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I am in Africa. It finally hit today! No more Starbucks, no more driving on the right side, no more dryers, no more free internet. These are things I can live without but for the first time today, I really felt like I was not in Kansas anymore, I mean Arizona. Whether it was the [...]
