๐ธ Letsatsi le le Molemo la Basadi! ๐ธ
A re ketekeng basadi ba ba maatla, ba ba pelokgale le ba ba tswelelang go tlhotlheletsa ba bangwe. โค๏ธโจ
Lentswe la gagwe. Maatla a gagwe. Mmino wa gagwe. ๐๐พ
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Southern African footwork >>>>>>>>
1. Setapa
Originating among the Setswana-speaking people of Botswana and South Africa, setapa is a traditional dance historically performed to celebrate agricultural harvests, rain-making ceremonies, and communal festivities.
Its defining feature is intricate syncopated footwork - dancers stomp rhythmically against the earth, creating a percussion pattern amplified by hand-clapping, call-and-response vocals, and ankle rattles made of cocoon shells.
The movement shifts between grounded, deliberate stepping and sweeping arm gestures, reflecting community solidarity through disciplined rhythm.
2. Tsutsube
Rooted in the spiritual heritage of the Basarwa (San) people across the Kalahari region, tsutsube functions as a ritual dance that is historically connected to hunting preparations, initiation rites, and trance healing.
The choreography relies heavily on animal mimesis , where dancers fluidly mimic the movements and postures of desert wildlife such as antelopes and meerkats.
Driven by polyrhythmic clapping, vocal chanting, and persistent foot-stomping, the dance escalates in intensity to foster spiritual focus, community bonding, and ancestral connection.
3. Rieldans
Considered one of the oldest dance forms in Southern Africa, the rieldans of Nama and Griqua people in the Karoo and Kalahari deserts remains a central cultural expression among their Coloured descendants.
Later incorporating instruments like the concertina, banjo, and acoustic guitar alongside the indigenous rhythms, the style is performed in a circle and defined by explosive speed, dramatic storytelling, and acrobatic footwork that kicks up dust from the ground.
Dancers use energetic foot-scuffing, hat manipulation, and playful pantomime to depict courtship displays, desert animal behavior, and regional folklore, serving as a vibrant preservation of ancestral heritage.
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We met with Ms. Oprah Winfrey to discuss the transition of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girlsโ assets to the Gauteng Department of Education at the end of the 2027 academic year. This transition will ensure that the Academyโs legacy of academic excellence, leadership development, and expanding opportunities through education continues to benefit future generations of learners.
In line with the original partnership agreement, the residential campus will conclude its role following the completion of the 2027 academic year and will be transferred to the Gauteng Department of Education. Current learners will complete their education with uninterrupted support, ensuring a seamless transition while preserving the Academyโs enduring impact.
We commend Ms Winfrey for her commitment, compassion and investment in the education of young South African girls; Her contribution extends far beyond the walls of the academy and will be remembered for years to come.
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Folks, when possible, please BUY and eat MORE GUAVAS. The Guava producers of our country are complaining about the generally weak demand for their produce.
We see the same story as with SORGHUM, where demand is generally weak, leading to reduced production.