Topics

Below you will find a list of possible topics for your blog entry. You may select one from the list, or find your own! If you are especially interested in a topic (such as history, photography, etc.), I encourage you to use this opportunity explore it. Notes: Some topics may have source suggestions included. 

Artists
Ronald Harrison -- painter; Especially look at his famous painting "Black Christ" its story
Connor Matthew McCreedy -- painter
Brett Murray -- painter
David Goldblatt -- photographer during apartheid era
Alf Kumalo -- photographer during apartheid era

Musicians
Vusi Mahlasela -- Check out his performance on TED here.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo -- Grammy-winning SA group.
Vuyisile Muni -- popular songwriter of protest songs during apartheid era; fascinating story.

Writers/Poets
Alan Paton
Nadine Gordimer
Breyten Breytenbach
Bessie Head
Steve Biko
J.M. Coetzee

People (General)
Frederik Willem de Klerk -- former President of South Africa.
Euvin Naidoo -- South African investment banker; TED talk here.
Desmond Tutu
Albert Lutuli -- President of the African National Congress

History & Events
General Election of 1948 (South Africa)
1995 Rugby World Cup
African National Congress
Sharpeville Massacre 
1994 Election
Boer War

Films/Documentaries
Invictus (about the Rugby World Cup in South Africa in 1995)
District 9
Power Of One

Other Topics
Languages in South Africa
Religions in South Africa
Geography in South Africa