How could I have explained to anyone that I have been in South Africa for 5 weeks and didn't make it to Johannesburg/Joburg/Jozi! I just could not restrict myself to only the fairest cape. So for week three, I packed up and headed to 'a world class African city'. It might take a whole PhD thesis … Continue reading Cape Chronicles IV: “Amandla!…Ngawethu!”(Joburg in pictures)
Cape Town
Cape Chronicles III: What will you tell your kids in the year 2066?
In 5o years’ time - i.e. the year 2066 - what do you say to your kids and grandchildren when they ask you: “Dad what were you doing in 2016 when the world seemed to have gone into free fall?", "What did you do when there were so many reports of poverty, violence and injustice … Continue reading Cape Chronicles III: What will you tell your kids in the year 2066?
Cape Chronicles I – Sarafina! and predeparture briefing
For the next 5 weeks I have the privilege of calling Cape Town my home. I am embarking on a research visit to the University of Cape Town and will be hosted by the African Centre for Cities. The aim of my research visit is to explore the planning issues associated with the use of tourism for … Continue reading Cape Chronicles I – Sarafina! and predeparture briefing
Emmanuel Akwasi Adu-Ampong 