"…no one can blame brave just men for seeking justice by the use of violent methods; nor could they be blamed if they tried to create an organised force in order to ultimately establish peace and racial harmony."
Little Turret in a Big City
Tall buildings dominate the Joburg skyline. I visit and write about the city’s tallest buildings all the time – the Carlton Center, Ponte City, and the Hillbrow Tower are some of my favorites.
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Last Supper at Gramadoelas
Gramadoelas is the most famous restaurant in downtown Joburg. It opened 46 years ago in a Hillbrow garage, and has been in its current location next to the Market Theatre in Newtown since 1992. Gramadoelas serves traditional South African food with an exotic twist, and has hosted some of the world’s most prominent politicians and celebrities.
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Crossing a River Where Four Countries Meet
There is a place called Kazungula, at the intersection of the Zambezi and Chobe Rivers, where four countries meet. Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and a tiny strip of Namibia all come together in one spot.
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Vic Falls Do's and Don'ts: Zimbabwe Edition
Read parts 1 and 2 of this series.
Livingstone, Zambia, was home base during my recent visit to Victoria Falls. But one of the great things about visiting the Falls is that they border both Zimbabwe and Zambia and it’s easy (for most people) to cross between the two countries.