Congratulations South Africa. Congratulations Cape Town. TABLE MOUNTAIN has officialy been named as one of the new "7 WONDERS OF THE WORLD." This is a momentous occassion for all South Africans as the revenues from tourism are expected to add jobs and more oppurtunity for all as tourism is expected to boom in the Western Cape. We cannot wait to welcome the world to our shores. Peace & Love, SHOUT.
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I say Oz could well be the 8th wonder of the world
Oh my.
It's so funny yet sad all at the same time.
Well...I am all up for visiting a Wonder of The World! No matter where it lies:)
Eish! All I can say is that we have our visas for Oz yet here we are. They have nothing that SA doesn't. Doesn't mean we still won't end up there...but we live well in SA, going up the mountain and all. Surprised she didn't mention how unsafe it is to swim in the ocean, sharks kill foreigners there too, off the coast of SA.
I love the verse you shared in this~ It's so true...
God does not give a spirit of fear but of POWER and LOVE and a SOUND MIND!
He is in ultimate control! And I believe He will fight for His people! Thanks for sharing!
We left SA for the UK 11 years ago and to say it was the most gut wrenching decision of my life would be an understatement. UK is the land of my birth, but SA brought me up to be the person I am today. It gave me an outlook on life that I would never have received if I had never left the UK, and it gave me the most amazing South African man for a husband, so what's not to be be grateful for! I might not live in SA any more, but I cannot tolerate anyone running the country down. Those who have left and can only criticise are the small minded ones. It is fair to say there are problems in SA, but hey, who doesn't? SA is still the most amazing country. PS. I proposed to my husband on Table Mountain, so it has only GOOD memories for me :)
Love that you posted this.
We too *choose* to live in this country, when we could live else where in the world.
Why? Beacuse it is where our hearts are. We love it and yes it has its' problems. Which countries don't?
Was SO LOVELY To spend today with you.
Thank you xx
SA is not my country by birth but it is MY country. when we were coming here 10 years ago we had a choice between US, England and SA. we made our choice and never looked back. we had a moment when we also thought of making a move to Australia but after some investigation on what we would get there we made our choice again for SA. it is amazing country all in all. it is not perfect as it is not perfect anywhere in the world. but I can't stand when people make a choice of leaving their home land (when I did it myself I felt that I am betraying my country) and start throwing a lot of dirt at it. I can only guess it makes them feel better that they needed to give up so much and not getting back in the same way. and yes I must agree that most of those who are leaving do it because of racism problems. I feel sorry for them, these people always will find something to be unhappy about...
Ay yay yay.....but Anita's a little bitter isn't she? I wonder why - according to her she's landed in the land of milk and honey.....hmmmm, so why then is she spewing such sour stuff?? Could it be that the milk in the promised land is going a bit sour, now that the honeymoon is over??
To Anita I say this: sweetie - not only do I CHOOSE to live here...I chose to come back here after 11 years overseas...MY CHOICE! I don't judge you on your choice to live elsewhere. Please don't insult us because we choose to live the schweet life here. Peace x
Oooohhh...this is a subject close to my heart....
I agree with everything you and everyone else said...I have chosen to stay here, I believe in the future of this country...that does not mean i dont see the problems that are here. Like I always say..I love South Africa...warts and all...and you'll have to take me screaming and kicking from her.
And if you insult my country, I take it personally, this is my home. I dont walk around insulting peoples homes.
And as for Anita...I think she is feeling just a little bitter...shame :-) In fact good riddance to her :-)
Oh and...of course because we all live here...we have never travelled the world and are small minded...seriously?????
Lynette, I have so much to say. I'll try to keep it brief :)
1. Love that scripture and I believe it wholeheartedly. I always say, "you are safer 100% in the will of God in Beirut (or SA ;)) than out of the will of God in paradise"
2. I love your sister's calm demeanor (my knickers are in a knot) through the whole thing.
3. that lady is very small-minded about us - that we haven't travelled. I am insulted. But also I just said to Julia yesterday actually, "the more I travel the more I LOVE SOUTH AFRICA" - seriously. You know me - I love to travel but I love coming home
4. I am busy with some research on the top earners in SA and....... drumroll....... a large % (I can't remember exactly because I'm at home now, but it's in the majority) know they can leave, have the means to leave but CHOOSE to stay here because of quality of life. *ahem* safety is not the only factor in quality of life - there are tons of things to consider.
5. a little jealous Shayne got to spend time with you today - I can't wait to meet you one day in real life :)
love
Marcia
Sorry - it appears I can't keep things brief. Let's call it passion :)
PS I love all the passionate South Africans
your sister handled the conversation so well! the other ladies said it all,every country has it's problems,but surely they don't have to be so judgemental about sa. nowhere it is just milk and honey,thanks for sharing:)
The more I read,the more it can b someone who is in my facebook timeline too - a cousin that moved to Belgium and now SA is the worst place ever. My summation - they are trying to justify their move to themselves because they miss SA so much!
Hi Lynette - Loved this post .... Certainly a topic that gets everyone talking and thinking....to leave or not to leave - it really is each family's personal decision and each family has a right to make it with and for whatever reasons they have, BUT no-one has the right to judge someone else for the decision that they have made - Your sister certainly handled the whole thing AWESOMELY....Lots of love...
Gosh what a debate hahahaha! Hmmm...when I see those things brewing I just get outta there!! I hear you...I agree with what you are saying...it's something that could be debated 'til the cows come home - ie forever! Everyone is different with different reasons for staying or going and what is right for one isn't right for another. For that chickie to hurl that stuff at your sister - I guess that she was defriended pretty quickly!! What a superiority complex...I know lots of people who have gone to Aus and are living a hard life. Maybe they'll be better off in the long run but like you I enjoy things about Africa that are in my blood since birth & it would be difficult to readjust. I think your sisters handled the situation soooo diplomatically. What is that little bit of nonsense at the end...from Andre LOL!?! I enjoyed this hot debate hee hee...
As you know, I have never visited SA... but from what I have seen from you and Helen and my other friend Michelle... it looks like a beautiful place and I would visit in a heartbeat... crime/poverty/and bad things in general are everywhere... we had a guy here last week that caused a three car accident and then because he had warrants out for his arrest went on a high speed chase right through my neighborhood... and it ended up right down the street from my work with gunfire between him and the police... and I live in a 'good' neighborhood... seriously... bad things are everywhere... and sadly none of us can control it... thanks for posting this... I really love it! :):):):)
Well said, Lynette!
I stay here because I love my country and my people, all of them!
I would hate to be away from what I love! (That would be a nightmare to me...)
We are definitely not blind to it's problems, but we choose to stay to make a difference...
It is a decision about perspective and how you choose to see the world! My world is good and friendly and full of opportunities, no matter where I find myself!
Unfortunately that is true. People leaving the country seems to feel this need to justify moving and people staying in South Africa feel they need to defend that position as well. I think staying or leaving is a personal decision. There are plusses and minuses to both. The one is not necessarily better than the other! You just have to know which one you prefer.
wow wee! Your sister handled that very well.
As one of those who chooses to stay here I don't believe I have my head in the sand. I have a British Passport. I have travelled extensively and lived and worked in "Oz" for a year as well as having lived and worked in a number of different countries. England (3 years) Scotland (1 year) New Zealand (1 Year) and Sweden (1 year). I chose to come home because nowhere else offered the colour and vibrancy that this country offers. They each had their good and their bad points - as does South Africa.
I love living here.
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