Envious Road But From Apartheid To Xenophobia

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This is a poem about South Africa which possesses three capitals: Pretoria (executive); cape Town (legislative) and Bloemfontein (Judicial)- line 3; The Rovos Rail is the most luxurious Train in the world- line 10 and Vilakazi street houses two Nobel Peace prize winners- Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela- line 11

Recently broke free from the chains of apartheid the bottom region of the second largest island possessing three power houses to the usual one and one of the local champions spare heading its region. It has its own share of true records housing both the smallest and largest plants. The only volunteer to abandon programs of nuclear developments and boasts of a population worthy of a global market. From the cheapest electricity to the largest wine route, to the train which is most enjoyable and expensive and a street shined on by two golden stars, but now gradually becoming a chronic and xenophobic addict.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 5/8/2015 10:03:00 AM
Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. Two great souls. Very inspirational. This evil xenophobia has to be rooted out. Nice poem.. Informative too...well done.
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Date: 2/3/2016 10:12:00 AM
Thank you very much Nandita
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