Category Archives: Class of 2016

Today we visited Kalksteenfontein, a township that has not seen help from Americans in 20 years. One word to describe it: Overwhelming. It was an overwhelming experience in many ways, but the most apparent aspect that caught me off guard was the aggression we witnessed in the parental community. As we handed out lunch to … Continue reading “Good men turned into pieces of stone” Continue reading →

“A Nation should not be judge by how it treats its highest citizens, but it’s lowest ones” -Nelson Mandela While journeying to South Africa, we (the zulu tribe) focused on the health status of the country and how it has been shaped by the apartheid. The apartheid government in South Africa treated its lowest citizens … Continue reading Who can you learn from today? Continue reading →

Our groups main thesis involved sports in South Africa and their representation through media regarding races. Prior to visiting the country, our research did not include the game of golf but after visiting the country first hand we noticed that there were several golf courses throughout the country. This was clear evidence that the media… Continue reading →

The other week our group visited the township Langa. When we arrived we started our tour in the community center. We met several different artists that work for the center helping to teach others to learn a new and healthy tool to generate income to support themselves. We saw all sorts of different art and… Continue reading →

Greg Leeker Blog Post 2 Soweto is a vibrant community of art and culture.  Soweto earned its names as a form of abbreviation being the south western township in Johannesburg and is also one of the largest townships in South Africa. We specifically saw several examples of great apartheid art and I will discuss the… Continue reading →

Jordan Stanley Blog Post 2   This past Tuesday, January 19th, the SASA class drove to Maropeng to explore the history of the Cradle of Mankind, the theory of evolution, and the roles of the natural elements. The Maropeng site features a museum that from outside could appear to be a grass-covered hill from afar.… Continue reading →

By Ryan Schindler       If people ask me what was the most beautiful thing I saw in South Africa, my answer will surprise them. I have seen Table Mountain, zip lined across ancient jungle, and looked out across the Cape of Good Hope; my answer is none of these things. It is, instead, … Continue reading Second Blog Post Continue reading →

Kianna Bermudez January 21, 2016 Today, we visited Constitution Hill and went on a guided tour through what used to be the Old Fort prison complex, Number Four, and areas that were later added, such as the isolation cells in Emakhulukuthu, and the Women’s Prison. The prisoners ranged from men and women who had simply … Continue reading Health Effects of the Living Conditions in the Old Fort Prison complex at Constitution Hill Continue reading →

By Avery Steadman We were back in the United States today. Just kidding – we visited the United States consulate in Johannesburg. Technically, the consulate stands on American soil. Entering the consulate was similar to entering governmental buildings in the United States. We were directed to leave all electronics on the bus and enter with… Continue reading →

On January 24, 2016 SASA went on a tour of the Hector Pierterson Museum in Soweto. It was here that we built upon our understanding of how youth influenced the movement against apartheid laws in South Africa. Students in particular played an influential role in the fight for equal treatment during the apartheid years. Many… Continue reading →