Yeah, well the current government is worse. They are corrupt and they originated from a pro-communist terrorist group. At least under apartheid there was rule of law for everyone. Apartheid wasn't good, but giving power to Mandela was a terrible move. They should have slowly transitioned to a fairer society with more moderate African nationalists.
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Actually my first thought is always the cool accents.
I already figured this but its still cool to see it explained to people who don't know.
Naw, everywhere the Brits explored around the world they stuck a flag in the ground and declared it PROPERTY OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN OF ENGLAND. :)
Nope. I just think of the increadable racism of apartheid.
cause no other nation had segregation, right?
@howzit2015 of western countries, not to that level, well into the 90's.
Disgraceful.
Yeah, well the current government is worse. They are corrupt and they originated from a pro-communist terrorist group. At least under apartheid there was rule of law for everyone. Apartheid wasn't good, but giving power to Mandela was a terrible move. They should have slowly transitioned to a fairer society with more moderate African nationalists.
And my personal favorite, "But, I thought Africa was a country."
Once the white people gave up apartheid, the place went to shit.
When I see "South Africa", I'm picturing a raped girl, gangs in the Soweto, and robbery.
Wow this is a very interesting post thank you for sharing
Lovely take :) My biggest dream is to go to Africa and South Africa is on my list!
I would've thought that if you asked me in 6th grade.
I actually think of gals with accents I'm attracted to.
The first thing comes to my mind is afro hair. I love it!
"What imagery did you immediately associate with the country?"
Black to be honest
I don't conjure up any images when I think of South Africa. Not everyone thinks the same way. Assumptions are a two-way street.
I have been to South Africa (Cape Town) and its beautiful !! Most of the people are friendly and nice.
Haha yes people do that, fortunately I know all about South Africa, I'm from Africa too you know
They must have never seen Mean Girls.
Of course there's white people there, hello colonization
Interesting... Because of so many years of Apartheid, I thought it was a given that white lived there...
the gap between the rich and the poor is bigger than ever.
But you're white?
Lol sorry pls don't hurt me jk