A 'South African nation' is a term that resonates with complexity. It is within that complexity that stories are found. Stories of individuals- artists, explorers of various kinds, traditional healers as well as historical voices -reflect a universal notion of what we mean by 'South African'. It is the emotional connection to a nation that highlights our universal humanity. In hearing, for example of springbok fly-half Makazole Mapimpi's rugby jersey having no pictures of people who had stood by him on his rise to the top of the league  because he was the only one left of his family, the nation rose to support him.  Each of us understood the context on a universal and emotional level.

SO we’re looking for LANDMARKS that help to navigate the concept of identity and belonging. It’s a territory that includes Land and Cultural associations, but that’s not to say those are exclusive to a sense of belonging. Ultimately, the question is: what offers a sense of self and connectedness?

And when you’re in Cape Town, the most obvious beacon - that guiding geographical landmark - is Table Mountain. Cape Tonians often get a teasing from other South Africans for being so sentimental. But when you really look into the reasons for that attachment, you’ll find them. 

The artery of Cape Town is the stream that has slaked the thirst of herdsmen, adventurers and traders over the centuries. It is a very significant reason that a town developed here. It still whispers stories from that past, and asks questions of the present.

Credits:

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Meydan/Havor/10-_Story_1090

http://www.reclaimcamissa.org/documentary-film.html

"Rivulets to Reservoirs", by Joe Lison.

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