F25 Background on Born a Crime by Erinn https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a (1) Do a Google search to answer one of these questions. Just one! (2) Type your name at the top of you post. Then, IN YOUR OWN WORDS, in 1-3 sentences (max 3 sentences) explain your answer. (Don't write too much. You will steal opportunities from your classmates to write an answer). (3) Don't post something another classmate has already said. (4) Don't copy-paste full sentences from the Internet (USE YOUR OWN WORDS!). en-us 2025-08-15 17:28:23 UTC 2025-09-04 15:42:12 UTC hello@padlet.com Erinn strusse https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3544561604 South Africa has a thriving wine industry. It is 17th in the world in grape production. 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_African_wine]]> 2025-08-15 17:28:23 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3544561604 Erinn strusse https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3544561605 South Africa has many great beaches. In the Cape area, there are parks with South African (Cape) penguins.]]> 2025-08-15 17:28:23 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3544561605 Aunt Bhone Mun amun6 https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3561655665 Nelson Mandela was a man from South Africa who fought against unfair rules called apartheid. Later, he became the first Black president from 1994 to 1999.

]]> 2025-08-30 19:54:30 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3561655665 Lin Lin Thaw https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3561657695 Apartheid was a system of legislation that upheld segregation against non-white citizens of South Africa.

]]> 2025-08-30 20:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3561657695 Milena Aragón maraganplei https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3561663242 He wrote a book called “Long Walk to Freedom”, where you can read about the struggles he faced in his battle against discrimination and fight for equality.

]]> 2025-08-30 20:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3561663242 Henrique https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3561721131 Trevor Noah is a South African comedian, writer, and former host of the American satirical news program The Daily Show. Born in Johannesburg during apartheid, his experiences as a mixed-race child are central theme on his comedy and bestselling memoir, Born a Crime!

]]> 2025-08-31 01:11:53 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3561721131 https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3561721477 2025-08-31 01:13:19 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3561721477 Belen https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3561758091 In 1994 South Africa allowed citizens of all races participated in a democratic election.

]]> 2025-08-31 03:13:24 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3561758091 Nhu https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3561776770 South Africa is in the South of Afica, next to Alantic and Indian ocean. Its borders Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozamique, Eswatini and it encloses Lesotho.



]]> 2025-08-31 04:03:58 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3561776770 What is one ethnic group of people in south Africa? https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3561802351 The largest ethnic group in South Africa, are the Zulu. Located in the province of KwalZulu-Natal.

]]> 2025-08-31 05:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3561802351 Collin https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3562129562 The Kruger National Park is a most famous wildlife park. It is as big as my country(Taiwan). You can drive your own car enter the park and see over 500 species of wildlife.

]]> 2025-08-31 17:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3562129562 Wenjia https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3562173817 2025-08-31 18:49:51 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3562173817 https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3562195602 In the 1990s, South Africa ended apartheid and Nelson Mandela was freed from prison. In 1994, he became the first Black president of the country.

]]> 2025-08-31 19:47:30 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3562195602 Marsella https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3562536789 The most important economic sector is Financial Services, which represents 60% of their economy. The recent years, it has increased faster.

]]> 2025-09-01 02:28:31 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3562536789 Yamin Myat Mon (Mony) https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3563030279 Apartheid was a system of racial discrimination between white minority group and non white majority population in South Africa. The government of white minority declined rights and freedoms for non white residents because of that system.

]]> 2025-09-01 07:47:37 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3563030279 Myat https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3563126692 Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria and Port Elizabeth are top 5 major cities in South Africa. They are important for tourism, trade, government, business and factories.

]]> 2025-09-01 09:13:55 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3563126692 Shin https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3563577046 The Pedi are a Bantu-speaking ethnic group primarily from Limpopo Province. They are known for their rich cultural heritage, including the Domba dance.

]]> 2025-09-01 17:51:46 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3563577046 Master KG - Jerusalema https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3563705346 This is one of South Africa's most famous songs and was a worldwide hit.

]]> 2025-09-01 21:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3563705346 Xhosa descendants of Nguni are also Bantu (people of Africa who speak Bantu languages) ethnic group that relocated into Southern Africa and eventually settling in South Africa https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3563939218


]]> 2025-09-02 01:25:41 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3563939218 Qian https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3564013921 One of the top economic sectors in South Africa is Manufacturing. It is a significant economic source( Cars production, food processing etc.)

]]> 2025-09-02 02:03:18 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3564013921 Samuel Rosas https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3564165208 An ethnic group in South Africa is the Zulu people. They are the largest ethnic group in the country and are known for their strong cultural traditions, language and history. The Zulu played an important role in the history of South Africa, especially under the famous leader Shaka Zulu.

]]> 2025-09-02 03:17:02 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3564165208 What was Apartheid? https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3564183798 Apartheid was a system of institutionalized racial segregation, existed in South Africa and South West Africa from 1948 to the early 1990s .

]]> 2025-09-02 03:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3564183798 Irene Bravo https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3564218749 He was a revolutionary South African man. He served 27 years in prison due to his activism and leadership in the fight against apartheid, and was also one of the first black lawyers in the country.

]]> 2025-09-02 03:52:30 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3564218749 TAFFY NWE https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3564375444 In the 20th century, South Africa had apartheid (1948–1994), which separated Black and White people. There were protests like Sharpeville 1960 and Soweto 1976. Nelson Mandela was freed in 1990 and became the first Black president in 1994.

]]> 2025-09-02 05:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3564375444 Aaron https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3564378166 Apartheid which means 'apartness' in Afrikaans the name of the policy that governed relations between white minority and the nonwhite majority of South Africa from 1948 until the early 1990s. That was created to separate people by race- Black South Africans, Colored (mixed race), Indians, and whites were forced to live in different areas, attend different schools, and use separate public facilities.

]]> 2025-09-02 05:24:31 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3564378166 Julian Mateus https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3564399463 Kruger National Park is the crown jewel of South Africa’s protected areas and one of the most famous safari destinations in the world.

Animal you can see are: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino, giraffe, hippo, cheetah, wild dogs, hyena, zebra, and over 500 bird species.



]]> 2025-09-02 05:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3564399463 Julian Mateus https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3564413835 Table Mountain National Park is one of South Africa's most iconic natural treasures, famous for its stunning views, biodiversity and cultural significance. It has a flat-topped mountain that gives the park its name. Accessible by hiking trails or the Table Mountain Aerial cableway.



]]> 2025-09-02 05:45:39 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3564413835 Jeff https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3564443490 2025-09-02 06:03:11 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3564443490 Myat https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3564566370 One ethnic group of people in South Africa is the Zulu people and they are also the largest ethnic group in this country. They are the part of the Nguni people and have a rich cultural heritage, including unique beadwork and traditional ceremonies like the Reed Dance. Their traditional homeland is KwaZulu-Natal. They traditionally eat maize porridge and enjoys dishes like chakalaka.

]]> 2025-09-02 07:12:06 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3564566370 Zane @ Soe Ye Htike https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3564572438 Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a famous South African democratic politician who was the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.

]]> 2025-09-02 07:16:00 UTC https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3564572438 Kaung https://padlet.com/skyline2025/fxlpwmrzbxdz9z0a/wish/3564649603 Between 1910s and 1930s, South Africa became a union under white minority rule, and the foundations of racial segregation were firmly established. In 1913, the Natives Land Act Restricted Black South Africans from owning most land, forcing many into poverty. The African National Congress was formed in 1912 to peacefully resist to injustices. Over the years, more laws were passed to control the movement, rights and non-white people lost political rights, while white citizens gained more, like voting rights for white women in 1930.

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