I admit Im going through a slight "South Africa" obsession phase now. And I quite like it. It isnt quite as irrational and alarming as my love for everything English but is a bit more subtle and quite signifies my fondness for the Rainbow Nation.
It all started with the South African Cricket team and 2 of their players - AB De Villiers and Francois Du Plessis.
I shall come back to 'Faf' Du Plessis later on. AB De Villiers is known for his amazing fielding ability and his batting skills. Apparently he's also quite a talented singer. I cant get his song - Maak Jou Drome Waar( Make Your Dreams Come Through) out of my head. And the album which has 9 songs in Afrikaans and 5 in English is an absolute bundle of joy.
South Africa is the meeting point of the Atlantic and the Indian oceans and this is also a bit reflective on the country in a way I feel. Most of what I do know about the country is through books and through a few videos here and there.
Recently, I stumbled on this radio guy called Whackhead who is way too funny for his own good. This is an excerpt of him talking to Graeme Smith - South African Captain.
If you question the theme of my blog today, it is the growing awareness of Afrikaans as a language and in a macro view of it as a huge factor in Africa today. It is about understanding the amazing plethora of things African and hopefully growing more closer to a sense of being a global citizen in the world to day.
I do hope I can vist South Africa someday. Go to Kruger National Park, or visit Pretoria and Joburg and the Cape.I'm sure it will be all fun and frolic with the Proteas.
Hope dreams come soon fast...
It all started with the South African Cricket team and 2 of their players - AB De Villiers and Francois Du Plessis.
I shall come back to 'Faf' Du Plessis later on. AB De Villiers is known for his amazing fielding ability and his batting skills. Apparently he's also quite a talented singer. I cant get his song - Maak Jou Drome Waar( Make Your Dreams Come Through) out of my head. And the album which has 9 songs in Afrikaans and 5 in English is an absolute bundle of joy.Well, as most of you may know , South Africa is one country which was plagued by a lot of apartheid which it seems to have recovered from now. It's such a beautiful country with its breathtaking views and cosmopolitan environment. And isnt there something just enchanting about Africa? The long forgotten continent which most of the time is synonymous with poverty and helplessness and war.Its nice to see South Africa like a beacon in the darkness ahead.
South Africa is the meeting point of the Atlantic and the Indian oceans and this is also a bit reflective on the country in a way I feel. Most of what I do know about the country is through books and through a few videos here and there.
Recently, I stumbled on this radio guy called Whackhead who is way too funny for his own good. This is an excerpt of him talking to Graeme Smith - South African Captain.
If you question the theme of my blog today, it is the growing awareness of Afrikaans as a language and in a macro view of it as a huge factor in Africa today. It is about understanding the amazing plethora of things African and hopefully growing more closer to a sense of being a global citizen in the world to day.
I do hope I can vist South Africa someday. Go to Kruger National Park, or visit Pretoria and Joburg and the Cape.I'm sure it will be all fun and frolic with the Proteas.
Hope dreams come soon fast...
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