Scatterings of Africa Archive: May 2012

A Stab at democracy

Racial tensions are bubbling in South Africa over a controversial painting of the president. Published May 30 2012
Birthdays, Suits and Presidents

On an assignment to cover the President’s annual state of the nation address, I quickly learned that sometimes you just need to make your own excitement… Published May 16 2012
Cape Town, my home

Musings on Cape Town, South Africa, my home and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Published May 8 2012

Sisi Lwandle is a journalist, a sister, a daughter and a South African. She loves God, people, telling stories and having cereal for dinner.

She loves music and is a struggling musician. By struggling she means she can't play ...

Sightseers' Delight

Consummate traveler Todd DeFeo explores the unique stories that make destinations worth going to.
- Atheists to place literature in Georgia parks
  A New Jersey-based atheist group says it is planning to place its literature alongside Bibles in rooms at Georgia state parks
- Georgia governor orders Bibles returned to state parks
  The Georgia governor ordered the return of Bibles to cabins and lodge rooms at Georgia state parks
- Texas city turning ‘Ruth Paine house’ into JFK-related museum
  The city of Irving, Texas, is turning a small ranch house into a JFK-related museum in advance of the assassination's 50th anniversary.
- From Oswald to Tsarnaev where do you bury the infamous
  The question of where to bury a Boston bomber is reminiscent of one asked nearly 50 years ago
A-List on Americanism

Looking at pop culture, politics and social issues.
Benghazi: Discussed and Disclosed

A collection of communities writers columns on Benghazi
What in the World

In a world that is increasingly complex, we need to seek greater awareness of the blending of cultures and America's changing role in a global community.
Behind the Wheel

A look at what’s new and what’s worth driving, no matter the budget.
Changing World of Health and Health Care

Finding health and health care is not easy. It is changing. Know what's on the rise.

A Stab at democracy