Posts Tagged ‘south africa’
National Women’s Day, South Africa
Women’s Day is celebrated in South Africa every year on August 9th. Learn more.
Read MoreNelson Mandela International Day
Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated every year on his birthday – July 18th. “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what…
Read MoreFreedom Day, South Africa
Freedom Day is a holiday in South Africa to celebrate the end of apartheid rule. It is also a time to reflect on the first non-racial election held in South…
Read MoreThe Magical Adventures of Sophie Sue – Book 1: Robbie the Rhino
The Magical Adventures of Sophie Sue is a series of children’s books written and illustrated by Stef Albert. Described as a “rescue mission with a positive message,” a dachshund named…
Read MoreLadysmith Black Mambazo
They have been performing for the past 50 years, and have been nominated for Grammy, Tony, Emmy, and Academy awards. Nelson Mandela called them “South Africa’s cultural ambassadors.” They are Ladysmith…
Read MoreSouth Africa’s Flag: A Symbol of Unity and Progress
South Africa’s Flag South Africa was at a major turning point in the early 1990s. Apartheid was coming to an end, a democratic government was being formed, and Nelson Mandela was about to…
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