Corruption and crime - terror threats - municipal elections - racism outcries - fees must fall and student strikes - public service protests - South Africa's withdrawal from ICC - water restrictions - visa and immigration struggles- fear of economic downgrade...

but also: booming tourism sector - George and the first 'green airport' in Africa - better exchange rate for foreign income - financial market development - growing IT sector - growth of solar energy sector...

2016 - What a year this has been! Shocking and restricting immigration news galore worldwide. Post truth is the word of the year!

'Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all the darkness.' Desmond Tutu

Let's try and find the positive in many of the events and let's all hope for the best to come from the changes taking place all over the world. May love, truth and justice prevail and let's view changes as challenges and not as threats. We shall continue to be full of hope and cherish the feeling of ubuntu!

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Happy Holidays and enjoy life wherever you are

Regina