South Africa has loads of reasons to make us proud… but Emily Johnson has chosen her top 6 reasons we should all be proud that we were born South African!
Some of us were born bitten by the bug of travel, and the rest of us took to wanderlust after we were tired of the confines of home and office. And so much the better that is, for every one of us. After all, the world is such a large and diverse place with so much to explore – why be limited to only one destination?
People visit different countries for different reasons. Maybe one has the greatest views, the other the best shopping.
Well, the country of South Africa has always had a lot to offer. From the glorious political figure of Nelson Mandela and his legacy to windswept, beautiful natural vistas, this country is a must for travelling to, even if you do so once in a lifetime.
The Figure of Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela was a political icon of the free world, and has had influence matched by few others on planet Earth. He has had impact on all sections of the globe, which is quite a lot to say for a person of colour in the ethnically intolerant times our world has been through. Nelson Mandela is reason enough for South Africans to feel really proud, and the man affected, rightfully, South African daily life to the extent that he has all sorts of museums, monuments, honorary days, and events in memory of him burned into the calendar of every South African’s year.
The Sporting Heritage of the Country
Sports are an integral part of every nation’s right to feel good about itself in the context of the whole world. Sports always get highly competitive, and end up serving the good purposes of war minus the ugly bloodshed. Therefore, it stands to reason that every South African be proud of their sporting lineage. The country is represented on an international scale at several games, including the highly physically demanding rugby and popular football. Moreover, it is a force to reckon with in cricket wherein the team has made many finals.
The Constitution of the Country
This is another significant achievement in today’s world of political, diplomatic and legal superiority calling the shots. The constitution of the republic of South Africa, as it should properly be called, is a document that has high merit in all respects, which is agreed upon by all other nations. It has often been deemed exemplary in international forums. Moreover, there have been countless reforms to it, each more efficient than the previous, making it perfectly tailored to handle the throes of daily life of every citizen.
The Natural Beauty
South Africa is a country known for the splendour of its natural landscape. There are a lot of tourists who flock to the country every year for this sole reason, and they are never disappointed. Indeed, the country has some of the best airports in the vicinity too, such a win – win for tourists! South Africa can give you a taste of both water bodies and high lands, and the sunsets are always amazing. This country is perfect for clicking the best photographs.
The Presence of Three Capitals
Yes, you heard that right. Not the common norm of one, not even two, but three entirely different capitals! Boy, this country sure stands out as a political miracle throughout history, and is upholding that even today! South Africa’s three capitals are Pretoria, Cape Town and Bloemfontein. These are weighty tourist attractions too, and the historic, political and social influences are of course undeniable. Another reason to make proud, I am sure.
The Gorgeous Cityscape
Natural beauty complete with mountains and fountains are lovely, sure, but the urban landscape now attracts city based eyeballs more. And South Africa is a perfect haven for that. It has elaborately planned and architecture cities, streets and famous bridges. To emphasize this beauty, many planned city walks are also organised, like the popular ones known as the Joburg City Walks, which no one should miss out on.
Being South African is a privilege that every citizen should acknowledge and be proud of. This city is a tourist’s delight as well, and boasts of natural, urban, political, humanitarian monuments and milestones, all. Hope this list makes you more proud with every point!
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