A Proudly South African Meme, inspired by EXMI and tracked by Spacebook:
I thought that it was a great idea for SA Rocks to contribute to the meme that is apparently flying around. I strongly suggest you take part in this simply as an experiment.
Here are reasons that I have written before on SA Rocks about why I love being South African and love my country:
1. Ubuntu – not the operating system, the concept. The tie that binds us all whether you know it yet or not.
2. Johannesburg late afternoon thunder storms.
3. Power Cuts that unify the nation – because we all know we can be unified when there is a common cause.
4. Hindsight – is a wonderful tool that South Africans are mindful of.
5. Our groundbreaking Constitution.
6. Our Wildlife.
7. Our coastline.
8. Braai’s.
I am not going to tag anyone but suggest that everyone who reads this writes down their reasons. You can publish them if you have a twitter, blog, tumblr or any other platform. But my main thought here is just do it, even if it’s on a piece of paper remind yourself why you love this country.
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September 17th, 2008 at 9:36 am
Mr. Harambalous,
Either your journalism research skills could do with some serious brushing up on, cause they currently don’t exist; or you are one of the most two-faced hypocrits floating around the web…. ?????
The ‘Proudly South African’ issue was raised on the blogosphere, by whom exactly ?????
Which I wonder is it?
Lara Johnstones last blog post..‘Proudly ‘S. African”?: "What does ‘Proudly (‘Humane — Eco-Energy, Eco-Food, Eco-Equity — Population Policy’) ‘South African” mean to you?"
September 17th, 2008 at 10:44 am
Lara – I’m not really sure what you are talking about. I’ve linked to the original source in the post… EXMI… is that what you mean? Sorry I’m being a bit slow today.
September 17th, 2008 at 11:11 am
also a bit confused by Lara’s question.
the ‘proudly south african’ issue is not really what’s at stake here – merely reasons to love your country, and inspire a bit of positive thinking for a while
great list, nic.
we could all do with this kind of reminder.
oh, and hindsight? that’s a killer one!
cheapthrillss last blog post..Would You Ever….
September 17th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
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September 17th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Hey Nic, great list! Esp Thunderstorms!!!!
Please edit the post to link to my post on the meme as well. Trying to track how far this thing goes
http://bridesmaid-to-be.blogspot.com/2008/09/why-i-love-sa-inspired-by-exmi.html
thanks man!!
Cazs last blog post..WHY I LOVE SA (Inspired by EXMI)
September 21st, 2008 at 1:35 am
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carefull bud and post under your real name
September 21st, 2008 at 6:38 am
Also bitten by the meme – http://blog.ewanscorner.com/
Ewans last blog post..Why I Love My Country
September 21st, 2008 at 11:40 am
Hey Peter. Don’t be a tool, I can also do a “whois” on a domain and get my HOSTING COMPANIES DETAILS.
I do post under my real. If you had bothered google it, you’d have known.
Peter, don’t be so angry bud. Let me have my views (non-racial by the way) and you have yours. however racist they are. And to let you know. I’ve deleted your previous comment because of the racist content.
Thanks for the hits. Come again.
September 21st, 2008 at 2:01 pm
I am not Peter Meinjies. Why did you delete my comment? Can’t accept the truth hey Nic? That’s the problem with you and your ilk. So blinded by positivity that you can’t get facts about South Africa.
September 21st, 2008 at 2:56 pm
@white guy, I didn’t delete your comment: your comment is here.
September 22nd, 2008 at 9:25 pm
Real cream of the crop commenters you get Nic
September 22nd, 2008 at 10:15 pm
Yep, you know it. Attracting all sorts these days!
January 29th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
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