Tag: Jacob Zuma

  • Nelson Madela R.I.P.

    Nelson Mandela’s passing feels so profoundly personal.  President Obama stated it beautifully — “…we have lost one of the most influential, courageous, and profoundly good human beings that any of us will share time with on this Earth.  He no longer belongs to us — he belongs to the ages.” CNN: Nelson Mandela, the revered…

  • Culture is created by the people.

    Writing in the “First National Festival of Popular Dance” published in 1978, the late Mozambican President, Samora Machel said the people created culture because they own land and have inspiration from their pains and hopes. “Culture is created by the people/ the artists don’t create it/ Bourgeoisie doesn’t produce art/ it lacks the land/ it…