Heritage Day is a South African public holiday celebrated on 24 September. On this day, South Africans are encouraged to celebrate their culture and the diversity of their beliefs and traditions, in the wider context of a nation that belongs to all its people. “our rich and varied cultural heritage has a profound power to…
An open letter to the Minister of Education South Africa
Institutional inertia seldom brings progress although it may give the appearance of making efforts towards it. The entire policy of tertiary education system in South Africa seems to be mired in this inertia. Consider the statistics. Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) quotes in a 2005 study that SA has one engineer per 3166 of…
Speech by President Nelson Mandela at Diwali Celebrations
I found this beautiful speech by President Nelson Mandela at Diwali Celebrations held at Durban City Hall on 3 November 1991. As we celebrate, let us rememer all the values and teachings passed on to us. The essence of Diwali is rejoicing good over evil and sharing the light of love and friendship to whom we…
Remembering Nelson Mandela through reflection, prayer
RIP our beloved President: Nelson Mandela
