"Later that day, Arthur Mgqweto, a math teacher, strode into the classroom, jauntily wearing a township take on the fedora called a square." A square? [more inside]
posted by msittig on Sep 20, 2009 - 2 answers

District 9 has infected me, so to speak. I can pick up on the cinematic influences and the overt South African references, but surely there are more South African influences that elude me. Help! [more inside]
posted by TomSophieIvy on Aug 17, 2009 - 14 answers

What bulk item can I bring with me to Ghana to hand out to begging children? Toothbrushes? Food? Toys? [more inside]
posted by BusyBusyBusy on Jun 14, 2009 - 18 answers

I am thinking of volunteering at a baboon rescue in South Africa () and am wondering if anyone has any experience/wisdom/whatever to share. [more inside]
posted by Maisie on Apr 13, 2009 - 5 answers

Help me find this video of five year olds living in a world without adults. [more inside]
posted by the latin mouse on Oct 31, 2008 - 4 answers

Big FiveOH! is approaching... [more inside]
posted by Mutant on Jan 17, 2006 - 3 answers