South Africa – Ilay and Yehonatan

common ostrich

• The common ostrich Is the largest species of chicken that lives on the planet and also the fastest of all animals that walk on two feet (about 64 kmh).                                 
• The length of the ostrich body is about two meters but can go up to 2.5 meters and it weighs up to 160 Kg.                                                                                                      
• The ostrich wings are relatively small in size and unable to carry the weight of the body, so the ostrich cannot fly, the ostrich uses its wings when running to stabilize the body, make sharp turns and stop abruptly.                                      
• The ostrich feeds on grass, seeds, insects, and small reptiles. The ostrich lives mainly in open landscapes in prairie and desert areas and that is why it lives in Africa. 

somali ostrich 

• the somali ostrich is a species of the ostrich family only found in the Horn of Africa and is slightly smaller than the largest chicken – common ostrich.                                                       
• The length of this ostrich is 200-240 cm on average and weighs between 90-130 kg and is the second largest chicken in the world. Like his other relatives, 
•  This ostrich is common in the Horn of Africa region – especially in Ethiopia and Somalia. It is common in prairies, savannas and drier areas.It is adapted to life in open areas.                                                                                    
• The ostrich is eating all the food plants, fruits, insects, small creatures and even metals and small stones.

Kevin Anderson 

• Kevin Anderson was born on 18.5.1986 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
• He started playing•Kevin Anderson was born on 18.5.1986 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
• He started playing tennis at the age of 6.
• Today he is a professional tennis player and ranked 7th in the world.
• His highest achievement is playing in two Grand Slams finals.
• He is 2.03m high and he is one of the highest tennis players.
• His height gives him an advantage on other tennis players. 
• Today he lives in Florida with his wife and family, but still represents South Africa in the tennis tournaments.•Kevin Anderson was born on 18.5.1986 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
• He started playing tennis at the age of 6.
• Today he is a professional tennis player and ranked 7th in the world.
• His highest achievement is playing in two Grand Slams finals.
• He is 2.03m high and he is one of the highest tennis players.
• His height gives him an advantage on other tennis players. 
• Today he lives in Florida with his wife and family, but still represents South Africa in the tennis tournaments. tennis at the age of 6.
• Today he is a professional tennis player and ranked 7th in the world.
• His highest achievement is playing in two Grand Slams finals.
• He is 2.03m high and he is one of the highest tennis players.
• His height gives him an advantage on other tennis players. 
• Today he lives in Florida with his wife and family, but still represents South Africa in the tennis tournaments. 

Abba Eban 

Born in Cape Town, South Africa, on 2 February 1915 to Jewish parents. Eban moved to the United Kingdom at an early age

What made him famous was his political activities and his brilliant and exceptional expression. He was considered the “diplomat number one” of the State of Israel.

Participated in the design of UN Security Council Resolution 242, which ensured that there was no peace without a withdrawal.

Represented Israel in the form of Resolution 338. Following this decision, Ibn headed the Israeli delegation to the Geneva Conference – the first peace conference.

south African music

Popular music in South Africa is usually at a variable tempo and vocal harmonies. This geographical area is recognized by different tools, such as the iron bell and many strange harps.

There are rhythmic principles common to sub-Saharan African traditions. These principles actually constitute one main system. The principles on which music is based are similar, but their use varies by region, state, and ethnic group.

south African music

Mbaqanga is a style that grew in the 1960s when Western tools blended with local Zulu melodies and the combination became popular with both black and white South Africans.                               This is considered the music of the struggle for liberation.

Popular music in South Africa also had a role in the war on apartheid.

Isicathamiya is a musical style that developed in the 19th century for black South Africans who worked in the mines and sang about the difficulties of their lives in a-chapel harmonies. From this music, we learn about the resistance of the people of South Africa who have developed the type of music so that the miners do not hear them.

Knysna

• Knysna means  “place of wood”.
• Knysna is a town with 85,708 inhabitants as of 2019
• The Knysna Lagoon opens between two massive cliffs, known as The Heads. These stand tall, acting as watchmen over the pristine loveliness of the lagoon.
• The town is a popular destination for both tourists and senior citizens, Recently, the town has also become a preferred destination among golfers, as the town boasts several world-class golf courses
• Knysna Speed Festival, currently known as The “Jaguar Simola Hillclimb”. It is a three-day event, with Classic Car Friday reserved for cars built prior to 1980. 
• The Knysna Elephant Park (established in 1994) was the first facility in South Africa to house and care for orphaned African elephants.
• Much of Knysna was devastated by fires that spiraled out of control in the wake of strong winds caused by the 2017 Cape Storm. Approximately 10,000 people were forced to evacuate

South Africa-water source

The Congo river of Zaire is the longest river in the center of  West Africa.  The total length is 4,700 km and it is the second in Africa after the Nile.

The Congo River and its brooks flow through the world’s second-largest rainforest area.

In Africa, many water sources, including the Congo, the Nile, the Zambezi, the Niger, and Lake Victoria, are the second largest lake in the world. In mountainous regions, more precipitation decreases, thus contributing to water availability. 

It is estimated that Africa has available water sources ranging from 4,590-5,000 cubic meters per capita. About 15% of the water is available at ground level sources.

The colonial influences

The colonial influences include that of white European people of mostly Dutch, German, French and British.
The latter includes the cuisine of the “Cape Malay” people, which has many characteristics of Indonesia.
Sometimes it called “ The Rainbow Cuisine” because of it diversity.

Sexual violence in South Africa

• The rate of sexual violence in South Africa is among the highest in the world.

• During 2015-2016, there were 51,895 crimes of a sexual nature reported to the South African Police Service.

• While women’s groups in South Africa estimate that a woman is raped every 26 seconds, the South African police estimate that a woman is raped every 36 seconds