Faces: People, Places, and Cultures articles from February 2002

Faces: People, Places, and Cultures archives from February 2002

South Africa. (At a Glance).(interesting facts about the country)
February 1, 2002... Official Name: Republic of South Africa Location: Southernmost country in Africa Area: 470,689 square miles (1,219,080 square kilometers), slightly smaller than the country of Ethiopia Capitals: Pretoria (executive); Bloemfontein...

Only in ... South Africa.(Kruger National Park)
February 1, 2002... The world-renowned Kruger National Park, located in the upper northeast corner of South Africa near the Mozambique border, is one of the ten largest wildlife parks in the world. It covers more than 10,000 square miles, most of which is savannah...

In the know.(interesting facts about Afrikaners, Apartheid and Shaka, King of the Zulus)
February 1, 2002... Look for the following people, places, and things in this issue. Afrikaner: South African of European (usually at least partially Dutch) ancestry. Apartheid: Official policy of the South African government from 1948-1990. The system of...

The new South Africa.(social problems)
February 1, 2002... The nation of South Africa has made some remarkable progress in recent years. For most of the 20th century, South Africa was an international outcast, banned from events such as the Olympics because it refused to treat all of its citizens --...

South Africa. (Through Time).(important events in history)
February 1, 2002... c. 8000 B.C. Southern regions of Africa are home to hunter-gatherers. A.D. 200 People begin farming land in present-day South Africa. 1100 Many more African peoples begin moving from the north into the southern region. 1488 A...

South Africa's new constitution.
February 1, 2002... President Nelson Mandela signed a new South African constitution into law on December 10, 1996, in a town called Sharpeville. The location was no accident, for Sharpeville is the site of two of the ugliest incidents in recent South African...

The language of peace.(languages that are spoken in South Africa)
February 1, 2002... The Republic of South Africa is a collage of cultures and languages. In 1994, the new government recognized 11 official languages spoken by more than 40 million people. Each language has something special to contribute to this emerging...

Diamonds and gold: the riches of South Africa.(how mining operations started)
February 1, 2002... In 1867, a boy found a large, glassy stone near Kimberley. When it proved to be a diamond, fortune hunters came from all around the world. From that unexpected beginning, both gold and diamonds became a major source of revenue for South Africa....

The power and passion of voting: April 28, 1994.(South Africa)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... People came out in the millions simply to vote. They walked with canes. They carried babies on their backs; many wore their Sunday best. Black people, whites, coloreds, and Asian -- all stood patiently in line, sometimes waiting for hours to...

The first ballot of democracy.(South Africa)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Look at the copy of the South African ballot to the left -- the paper people throughout the country used to vote in the first free election in their country. Examine the ballot closely and make a few educated guesses or hypotheses. Once you do...

Cape Town: one of the world's most beautiful seaports.(South Africa)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Cape Town is one of the world's most beautiful seaports, South Africa's second largest city, and home to South Africa's parliament. With its spectacular backdrop of Table Mountain, there is no other city like it. South Africa's oldest and most...

Robben Island: symbol of hope.(South Africa)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The first thing you notice about Robben Island is its stark beauty, Beyond the shipwrecks scattered on the windswept shore lie exotic trees and shrubs. Seals and penguins scramble along the rocky coastline while shrieking seabirds circle and...

Miriam Makeba: Mama Africa.(South African singer)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... No sound is as symbolic of South Africa as the voice of Miriam Makeba. Yet for almost 30 years, she was banned from returning to the country of her birth. During those 30 years, she performed concerts in many parts of the world. Everywhere she...

The world of South African music.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Black South Africans are a musical people, excelling in both their a cappella (unaccompanied) singing and their use of traditional musical instruments. Over the years, many South African musicians have found worldwide recognition, including...

Bredie, Bobotie, and Boerewors: the foods of South Africa.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The foods eaten by the black and white populations of South Africa differ greatly. And, even further among whites, the foods eaten by people of British ancestry differ from those of the Afrikaners with their Dutch heritage. Asians, particularly...

The Cape Argus Pick `n' Pay Cycle Tour: world's largest timed one-day cycle race.(South Africa)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The day after I took part in my first Argus I could hardly walk. I could hardly sit. I was stiff and I ached. But was I glad I finished the race! Both during and after race day, "the agony and the ecstasy" describes the feeling...

Dancing pony. (Letters).(Poem)
February 1, 2002... Dancing Pony The pony that dances Lives on the hill. He chases the wind. He runs there still, Tossing his mane To the passing breeze, Racing his way Among the trees, Arching his back In...

Face fatcs.(South Africa)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... DID YOU HAVE TO INVITE YOUR RELATIVE? THE RODENT-LIKE ROCK DASSIES FOUND ON TABLE MOUNTAIN ARE ACTUALLY CLOSE RELATIVES OF THE ELEPHANT

The snake chief: a play based on a Xhosa Folktale.
February 1, 2002... Cast of Characters: Narrator, Father, Older Sister, Mouse, Boy, Old Woman, Young Girl, Village Woman, Snake Chief, Mpunzanyana (M-poo-nzyah-nzyah-nyah) Narrator: Many years ago, a father searched far and wide for worthy husbands for his...

South Africa by Garrett Nagle. (Books).
February 1, 2002... South Africa by Ettagale Blauer and Jason Laure As with other titles in the Enchantment of the World series, the authors of this book have a passion for the people of South Africa, and it shines through every chapter. Their portrait is...

Marriage of the Rain Goddess. (Books).
February 1, 2002... Marriage of the Rain Goddess by Margaret Olivia Wolfson, illustrated by Clifford Alexander Parms The rain goddess Mbaba Mwana Waresa searches for a partner among the gods, but finds them "too busy with their spears and shields." So she...

No More Strangers Now: Young Voices from a New South Africa. (Books).
February 1, 2002... No More Strangers Now: Young Voices from a New South Africa interviews by Tim McKee, photographs by Anne Blackshaw This book introduces 12 teenagers from all backgrounds and races. The students talk honestly about their daily experiences...

Mandela: An Illustrated Autobiography. (Books).
February 1, 2002... Mandela: An Illustrated Autobiography The publisher adapted the text of Nelson Mandela's memoir, Long Walk to Freedom, for this illustrated version. It includes nearly 200 remarkable photographs of the country in which he grew up and the...

South Africa. (Books).
February 1, 2002... South Africa by Garrett Nagle Many people describe South Africa as "a world in one country." This book, part of the Country Studies series, provides more than an introduction to that world. It digs deeper, providing layer upon layer of...

Desmond Tutu. (Books).
February 1, 2002... Desmond Tutu by David Winner This is the story of a courageous man who has helped change the world. Archbishop Desmond Tutu was born in a shantytown, but his intelligence and gifts as a speaker and diplomat lifted him beyond that world to...

The Novels of Beverly Naidoo. (Books).('Journey to Jo'burg,' 'No Turning Back' and 'Chain of Fire')
February 1, 2002... The novels of South African writer Beverly Naidoo have won numerous awards. Her first novel, Journey to Jo'burg (1985), tells the story of two black South African children who travel from their small village to the city of Jo'burg to find their...

Fault Lines: Journeys Into the New South Africa. (Books).
February 1, 2002... Fault Lines: Journeys Into the New South Africa by David Goodman This book chronicles truths about the new South Africa through profiles of four contrasting pairs of South Africans. Their powerful stories raise many unanswered questions...

Girls Apart. (Video).
February 1, 2002... This 38-minute video is a powerful documentary that takes the viewers into the ordinary lives and homes of two girls -- one white and one black -- under apartheid. California Newsreel

African Studies Center Outreach Program at Boston University. (On-line).(database about sources about Africa)
February 1, 2002... Opened in 1979, the Outreach Program seeks to increase awareness and knowledge of Africa by providing materials and services to schools, libraries, and community groups. Outreach Library resources include curriculum guides and lesson plans,...

Africa Access. (On-line).(online database about books in Africa)
February 1, 2002... The best single source of reviews of children's and young adult books on Africa. The database contains more than 900 reviews and annotations. www.africaaccessreview.org

Think about it....(web site about South Africa's constitution and island formerly for political prisoners)
February 1, 2002... Under South Africa's constitution, South Africans are free to live where they choose. Read the entire constitution, which can be found at www.gov.za/constitution/ 1996/96cons.htm. What are some other guaranteed rights? How do you think the...