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SA 60: Poem — Mzansi: Come Walk With Us

Poem — Mzansi: Come Walk With Us Come walk with us where the ocean remembers the sun,   where Table Mountain keeps its slow, patient watch over the city,   where the wind writes letters in the grass of the Highveld   and the veld answers back in a thousand small green voices.   Come with a suitcase of curiosity and a pocket full of questions;   leave with a map of new stories stitched into your palms. Here the coastline is a long, generous hand—   Cape Town’s bays like open notebooks,   Durban’s warm sea a slow, laughing drum,   the Garden Route a ribbon of emerald and salt.   Drive and stop and listen: the gulls have accents,   the waves recite old names, and every harbour has a welcome. In the north the land opens like a book of light—   the Karoo’s blue distance, the Drakensberg’s cathedral of stone,   where dawn pours gold into t...

GP 30: Gauteng’s Minerals: More Than Just Gold ✨

Gauteng’s Minerals: More Than Just Gold ✨ When people think of Gauteng, the “City of Gold” springs to mind. Johannesburg was literally built on shimmering veins of gold discovered in 1886, and the province’s mining heritage still shapes its identity today. But Gauteng’s mineral wealth is far richer and more diverse than many visitors realize. The Golden Beginning - Johannesburg’s nickname, Egoli (“Place of Gold”), reflects its origins in the Witwatersrand gold rush.   - Heritage tours let travelers walk through historic mining districts, explore old headgear, and learn how gold transformed South Africa’s economy. Beyond Gold: Other Minerals - Platinum & Palladium: Gauteng lies near the Bushveld Complex, one of the world’s richest sources of platinum group metals.   - Diamonds: Kimberley may be famous, but Gauteng’s Rand Refinery and trading hubs keep the sparkle alive.   - Coal & Industrial Minerals: Essential for powering Gauteng’s indu...

GP 29: The 2024 Political Landscape in Gauteng Province: A Shift in Power

The 2026 Political Landscape in Gauteng Province : A Shift in Power Introduction   The 2026 elections further reshaped Gauteng’s political map, producing a fragmented mandate that requires coalition-building and pragmatic governance. ANC Support Eroded Summary: The African National Congress saw its provincial support decline to around 30%, reflecting continued voter realignment and dissatisfaction with service delivery and governance.  DA Remains a Key Player Summary: The Democratic Alliance held steady in the mid-20s percent range, maintaining its role as a major urban alternative and a central actor in any coalition negotiations.  EFF Strengthened Its Position Summary: The Economic Freedom Fighters increased their share to the mid-teens, consolidating influence among younger and economically frustrated voters and becoming a decisive voice in provincial politics.  MK Party Emerged as a Relevant Actor Summary: The MK Party secured close to 10%, marki...