Hello Aug 03

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Landscape the canvas on which history is painted

Currently obsessed with..

The book- New History of South Africa

The book begins with prehistory, then proceeds through iron-age mankind, covering the Khoikhoi and the great migrations of pre-colonial times; it then turns to slavery and the emergence of a modern working class with the discoveries of diamonds and gold; treats local war at the end of the 19th century and the ways in which the 20th century's world wars impacted locally; and finally takes up political organisation and resistance in South Africa up to the transition of 1994. It ends with an exploration of the dynamics of a new society.

Up-to-date international research is woven into a readable narrative history written by 28 of South Africa’s top historians and edited by two heavy-weight authorities.

My favorite organization

Kiva.org

Kiva's mission is to connect people through lending for the sake of alleviating poverty.

Kiva is the world's first person-to-person micro-lending website, empowering individuals to lend directly to unique entrepreneurs in the developing world.
The people you see on Kiva's site are real individuals in need of funding - not marketing material. When you browse entrepreneurs' profiles on the site, choose someone to lend to, and then make a loan, you are helping a real person make great strides towards economic independence and improve life for themselves, their family, and their community. Throughout the course of the loan (usually 6-12 months), you can receive email journal updates and track repayments. Then, when you get your loan money back, you can relend to someone else in need.

Loans that changes lives

Happy Birthday Madiba

South African Hero, former President Nelson Mandela turns 90 today!
Happy birthday Madiba, you proved that dreams do come true!

From Marike

This is home..

Afraid of the dark
Afraid to be alone
Afraid to live
This is home

By Marike






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