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    Mandela speech commentary Nelson Mandela gave this speech in his Inauguration as the first ever black South African president in 1944, Pretoria. He gave this speech in order to assure his people that he will do everything in his power to keep the nation on the right track and united at all times. He stresses the importance of unity through saying the words “our” and “we” in which he uses pathos, he emotionally connects with the audience, he also emphasizes on the fact that now there is no difference

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    In order to analyze student participation they "presented an 8 week course on web-based distance learning to Masters students on a computer-integrated education course at the University of Pretoria" (Nagel et. al., 2007, p.41). Matriculated in this course were students from a diverse background and different age groups ranging from 30 to 50 years old. Throughout this 8 week course Nagel et. al.(2007) were able to observe and evaluate students

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    with black spots and rosettes. Their size can range from 1 to almost 2 meters long, and they can weigh between 30-70 kg. They live in riverine forests, usually in or near thickets on mountain sides or along streams and rivers. Plants Native to Pretoria, South Africa Solar Fire can grow up to .5 meters high. It produces an individual flower with a long stalk. The fruits have a ribbed appearance. Red Root has long and narrow leaves with a large

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    The population estimates for Pretoria is at about 4 million and the demand for housing has been on an upward trend. Since the year 1950, the population has grown by more than 649%, the highest of all the cities in South Africa. That is the reason the company's executive picked Pretoria as its headquarters. Background Information Scope of Operations S.A Buildings Company deals both with new buildings construction

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    The Journey to Recovery: Drug Treatment Centers in Pretoria Substance abuse problems and addictions are common in Pretoria. The abuse of substances such as marijuana, crystal methamphetamine (tik), alcohol, and prescription drugs is continuing to be a problem, resulting in tragic consequences. In order to discontinue illicit drug use and addictive behaviors, drug treatment is essential. The journey to recovery requires a professional team who can tailor treatment to each individual’s needs. The

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    All across Johannesburg and Pretoria, majority of homeowners depend on the heat from fireplaces to keep their family warm during the winter season. As such, it is very important to keep the fireplace working optimally by ensuring you have a clean chimney. Regrettably, if you do not have your chimney cleaned it can lead to many major issues. Majority of these issues can be avoided by simply scheduling a periodic chimney cleaning with a professional. By having your chimney cleaned, you give it adequate

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    Some of Msimangu’s people despise him because his words prepare them for death rather that advocate for a government change in order to better their living. In this portion of the text, the narrator repeats frequently a certain phrase: “a world not made by hands” (Paton 124). When applied to this situation, Msimangu preaches to his people that what takes place in Johannesburg will not matter in the long run—that their being will be appreciated more once in Heaven. Msimangu cause some of his people

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    Some of Msimangu’s people despise him because he promotes the notion of a better existence after death rather than encouraging necessary change for better living. Shortly after arriving in Enzenzeleni, Msimangu ministers a sermon to the afternoon crowd in which the narrator repeats frequently a certain phrase: “a world not made by hands” (Paton 124). Essentially, Msimangu’s speech to the people suggests that life on Earth is fine, but one’s true citizenship belongs in Heaven. He does not use his

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    phrases like “west and east” and “rich and poor” to show that racism affected people no matter where they were or what their income was. Nelson Mandela mentions places such as Pretoria, Umtata, Thembuland, Transkei, Africa, and South Africa. These places are mentioned in the speech for many different reasons. Pretoria, South Africa was the location where the speech took place. The town of Umtata was where Nelson Mandela was born, which is now known as Mthatha. Thembuland

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    The Apartheid regime, brought to life in 1948 under DF Malan, was one that was of an extremely dehumanizing and highly discriminatory nature. It promised a seemingly placid aim of separate development that had an opposite degenerative effect that has negatively impacted South Africa - evident in the economy, social and political structures. Post World War II the National Party, in favour of Afrikaners, came into power championing their political ideology of Apartheid and combined with their arduous

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