South Africa

Hey all..winning the oscar for Tsotsi and getting a nomination last year for Yesterday was great, but I just read in the Pretoria News that local film makers find it difficult to get funds for their films and also to get to distribute it is a bit of a hassle..what do you think can be done to help to get the stories out there - the good films that make a difference in peoples lives? And no negativity please..

2006-09-29 04:31:37 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-29 04:28:11 · 9 answers · asked by The Red 1

Hoorah!

2006-09-29 02:31:59 · 15 answers · asked by Joyce F 2

What city compares to this great city.? Any

2006-09-28 23:51:43 · 10 answers · asked by Vonnie S 4

Since I've been submitting my questions, I've done a lot of research into politics and social change in SA since I left.

The answers I get on this forum indicate this -

a) There has been a complete revolution in SA, and the Afrikaner minority is now paying for the sins of the fathers
There is an ethnic cleansing of boers happening, as over 1000 farmers and their families have been slaughtered on one end, and on the other, the ANC has brilliantly twisted Affirmative Action laws into a modern interpretation of the Nuremberg Laws, assuring that those who aren't killed, will starve

b) The younger generation - of whites and blacks alike - know only the propaganda fed them by the ANC, and so only know about the evils of apartheid, but not the habitable, safe, modern country SA was 15 years and more ago
Hillbrow used to be great

c) And because of the above, that generation does not realise the extent of the AIDS and chaos going on around them

Am I wrong?
If so, say why.

2006-09-28 17:58:11 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Click on the link and tell me what you think!
http://www.5fm.co.za/blogjockeys/scratch/podcasts/127.mp3

2006-09-28 05:24:17 · 12 answers · asked by Porgie 7

The colored people of South Africa have a language of their own. Do you know any good slang they use? Mine is "fadala". The meaning of it is too explicit to post on Yahoo Answers. Another fun question, guys! No need to argue.

2006-09-28 03:20:23 · 10 answers · asked by Porgie 7

I listen to South African radio stations daily. And every news bulletin has to report on crime stats. Do we need these stats in order to point finger or do we need it to makes ourselves believe that the government wants to be open about it? Apartheid restricted the mobility of a person. Now that everyone can go anywhere, isn't it obvious that the crime stats will increase? And why is white-collar crime almost never mentioned in these stats?

2006-09-27 19:24:26 · 6 answers · asked by Porgie 7

Is the ANC government telling you the truth about crime? Thats the reason I left! But the ANC want you to believe that the crime situation is improving. Is it? Heres a website to assist you to make up your own mind.....

http://www.crimexposouthafrica.org/

2006-09-27 19:08:12 · 4 answers · asked by analyst 3

Hows all the South African Citizens doing this morn.. Iv got a serious babelas.... Blerri Klein saterdag... Otherwise, Tell me something positive...
Tnks cheers

2006-09-27 18:56:52 · 15 answers · asked by Hector 3

where wouldn't you live and why?
Thx for you help If you have any sites or info that could interest or help me i'd appreciate it.

2006-09-27 17:46:24 · 11 answers · asked by Thebronx 5

2006-09-27 08:20:31 · 10 answers · asked by baybee_lucky 1

I'm back from SA...and I can tell you I am SO glad I was born there...I absolutely loved every minute of my holiday!! Anywho, for my question: If you could take one famous South African on holiday with you, who would it be and where would you go??

Sorry, I'm kinda flat out of questions...hey, I'm still stuck in holiday mode!! :-)

What is your favourite bit of SA history??

Cheers people...have fun in beautiful South Africa!!
(**,)

2006-09-27 03:54:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a teacher and it's that time of the year...culture week! Apart from the obvious (Apartheid, Mandela, Rugby, etc.), what are some other interesting topics I can put on the list for next week? Keep in mind that the students don't speak English very well and hardly ever heard of South Africa.

2006-09-25 22:08:10 · 15 answers · asked by Porgie 7

Another fun question. No need to argue. Any 10 will do. Even if you think Zuma is great! Best answer goes to the one that can tell me why they are so great. Keep it real you beautiful people of the Rainbow Nation!

2006-09-25 20:00:53 · 12 answers · asked by Porgie 7

We are thinking on going on honeymoon to South Africa and a more economical option seems to be going on a fly drive where you drive yourself from one hotel to another and go on safaris etc on the way...is it safe to drive in South Africa any tips?? thanks

2006-09-25 06:47:07 · 30 answers · asked by Smurfett 4

Their passport was stolen and they have been in Nigeria for more than 6 months, do they need a medical to get a new Passport . He wants to travel to Canada should he go to the USA first and then Canada. Does the medical cost anything. I would appreciate any help.

2006-09-25 03:03:56 · 12 answers · asked by mrchico42 1

It's interesting to read people attributing the rampant crime in what used to be South Africa to poverty, unemployment, apartheid - the usual suspects.
The real reason is the corrupt, uncaring ANC government, and by extension, the equally corrupt, inept so-called police force.

Take a look at this -

USA

http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/home.html

http://www.lapdonline.org/

South Africa

http://www.sptimes.ru/story/15222

http://www.religionnewsblog.com/14104/south-african-police-accused-of-ignoring-ritual-murders

http://www.csvr.org.za/papers/papbruc5.htm

http://www.crimexposouthafrica.org/?q=taxonomy/term/10

Get the picture?

2006-09-24 23:16:12 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-24 11:12:50 · 2 answers · asked by j r 1

Would like to go over with husband and 2 small kids to do some flying instructor work. Is it a good place to go? Any advice? Or recommend anywhere else?

2006-09-22 04:26:30 · 21 answers · asked by Stephanie C 3

Don't you just love public holidays. The long weekend is here. Please note that question has been asked in the South African section so obviously it is aimed at those in South Africa. Unless your country has a public holiday on monday... what is it?

2006-09-22 03:42:48 · 6 answers · asked by tay_jen1 5

2006-09-22 03:35:05 · 14 answers · asked by Porgie 7

I know it's pretty bad, but we are not the only country that has crime!! And just so you people not from SA know, it is not that bad a country as Brad tries to make it out to be!! Save your critisism for another country!!

2006-09-22 03:25:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been away for a while,but the last time I was here we were all fighting with that Mantos is a Pantos person....I think Brad Morris is the same person...Just taking a different angle to p*ss us off. I haven't even been on line for half an hour and he's already irritating the sh*t out of me. Who else is feeling the "Brad Morris" irritation?

2006-09-22 02:39:03 · 17 answers · asked by Raven 2

2006-09-22 00:00:08 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i really need a break and thought of south africa any givers ?

2006-09-21 22:16:41 · 9 answers · asked by potlode 1

2006-09-21 06:54:50 · 10 answers · asked by Pip 1

Well, I have some report about African music specifically Rock'nRoll and Reggae type. So, do you guys know some site where I can get good informations about those two? Thanks.

2006-09-21 01:09:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Going out for some Boere Wors, Pap and Chakalaka. Care to join?

2006-09-20 23:50:31 · 14 answers · asked by Tsepo 4

This is a serious question.

If we look at the population stats for South Africa...

http://www.southafrica.info/ess_info/sa_glance/demographics/population.htm

...then we figure in the people with HIV - as well as babies being born HIV positive...

http://www.pgaf.org/pressreleases/south_africa_stats.html

http://hivinsite.UCSF.edu/global?page=cr09-sf-00

...then we take into account the rape epidemic...

http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/cri_rap-percap-crime-rapes-per-capita

...and specifically the monstrous phenomenon of child rape...

http://www.scienceinafrica.co.za/2002/april/rape.htm

http://www.amren.com/mtnews/archives/2005/12/22486_children_raped_in_04.php

...then we figure in your everyday crime statistics...

http://www.christianaction.org.za/articles_ca/2003-3-MURDER_IN.htm

...and the coming famine...

http://www.msnusers.com/crimebustersofsouthafrica

...how soon will you run out of Proud South Africans?

2006-09-20 20:58:40 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous