On route through the Tankwa Karoo between Ceres and Sutherland, in - TopicsExpress



          

On route through the Tankwa Karoo between Ceres and Sutherland, in the middle of nowhere, a special person by the name of Santa Bothma, created something which lifts the spirit. A "bossieskerm" which functions at many levels. Firstly as functional art installation, secondly as an act of defiance which reclaims the stolen public space in which trust in fellow South Africans is re-claimed. Everyone who visits it, is completely shocked, shaken, in disbelieve that something like this is possible in 2013 in the world, let alone in crime ridden South Africa.There is nobody looking after it. You arrive and help yourself to a braai, beers, biltong, sweets, coffee or whatever you like. A sign merely states, when you leave place money in the milk can...need I say more! I left with an overwhelming feeling that this person called Santa, restored my believe in what is possible with a bit of faith in life and our fellow citizens. Well done!
Posted on: Wed, 07 Aug 2013 18:09:35 +0000

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