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My Origins
In the southern tip of Africa lies South Africa, a country of immense beauty and mystery. Home to a huge diverse people of many cultures and many tongues. The country of the majestic Table Mountain, one of the seven natural wonders of the world; of the Kruger National Park, home to lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, kudu, springbok and, the beautiful Protea, its national indigenous flower. It is also the homeland of the most revered 21st Century icon, Nelson Mandela, our modern day ‘Father of Forgiveness’.
This magnificent land bears the scars and shame of a deep dark secret. A land where a government assumed the role of God and declared judgment on its people. Where if you were White you had privileges and were considered 'better’ and above your darker skinned counterparts. Black, Coloured and the Indian people were considered lesser human beings. Where the Apartheid Law said, ‘You may not cross the colour line and fall In love, or marry, or live together or in the same areas, or use the same public amenities – you will be jailed if you cross the colour line’.
I'm a product of this magnificent and sad land with its (then) inhuman laws.
My journey starts in my early childhood and meanders through many paths, some at times very thorny. It took me into areas I felt very uncomfortable with and where I hesitated to go, but it seemed like I had no say in the matter. The story had to be told.
This is my story and today, I Stand Naked Before You.
