What are good movies about or made in post-apartheid South Africa? Assume I've seen the ones that have had moderate success in the US, like District 9, Tsotsi, and Invictus.
posted by benbenson
on May 15, 2013 -
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I'd like to watch the World Cup in peace! Using Windows Media Center 7, how do I silence the annoying Vuvuzela horn?
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posted by mr_silver
on Jun 17, 2010 -
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Going to the World Cup in South Africa for a month (mid-June to mid-July) as a group of 6. Will primarily be in the Johannesburg area. What's the best game reserve/national park to visit, how long should I set aside to visit, and what's the best way to arrange and book a visit/stay there?
posted by lupefiasco
on Mar 25, 2010 -
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In two months, Wife and I are moving to Durban, South Africa, for a year. What should we know?
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posted by chrisalbon
on Nov 2, 2009 -
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Do you know a good psychotherapist to recommend in the Pretoria/Joburg area of South Africa?
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posted by bluesky43
on Sep 11, 2009 -
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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!
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posted by TomSophieIvy
on Aug 17, 2009 -
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What can we expect when we travel to Durban and Port Elizabeth for the World Cup? Looking for info on transport, safety, lodging, etc.
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posted by nanhey
on Jun 15, 2009 -
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I am thinking of volunteering at a baboon rescue in South Africa (
) and am wondering if anyone has any experience/wisdom/whatever to share.
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posted by Maisie
on Apr 13, 2009 -
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Why does MSNBC broadcast South African (and no other international) weather updates when I am located in California? They frequently come on at 12:30am PT and have done so for the last few months, so it is not due to a specific weather event.
MSNBC is shown in South Africa although that alone wouldn't seem to explain it. Is this a mistake, S.A. tourism ministry advertising, something else? Has anyone else seen this?
posted by briand864
on Jan 27, 2009 -
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Does anyone know where (or even if) I can get hold of a copy of the 1980's SABC (South African TV) series
'The John Ross Story: An African Adventure', made and set around the same time and locations as their excellent
'Shaka Zulu' series? I know it exists but I can find no mention of its availability in any format, or even at the IMDB... Thanks in advance!
posted by timpollard
on Jan 1, 2009 -
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I need help planning a 50 minute presentation for a Holocaust remembrance day relating to the apartheid in South Africa. It will be focused on the music of South Africa, after giving some background information. Did I mention that it is for a bunch of 7th/8th graders and is happening on Wednesday?
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posted by ooklala
on Mar 8, 2008 -
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Can someone help me get a sample transcript/report card/curriculum/other literature from South African High Schools?
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posted by ORthey
on Apr 9, 2007 -
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A friend of mine from Taiwan (and living in Taiwan) wants to move to South Africa. She has no idea how to do it, though, and so I thought I'd ask the crew here for ideas! Read on for more info...
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posted by phaedrus441
on Dec 26, 2006 -
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Passport issue: Suddenly, the day before departure, I discover 2 facts. 1) South Africa requires a complete blank visa page in a passport for a tourist's entry. 2) My passport has no such pages remaining. WTF? Anyone ever hear of this before, and been barred from an entry because of it?
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posted by Goofyy
on May 28, 2004 -
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