Out Of South Africa

 Dear American, European, Asian And Other Tourists

We, in South Africa, will soon be producing Covid vaccines like Henry Ford on steroids. One of our erudite politicians had an Edison moment. Now all we need to do is purchase or steal one vaccine, reverse engineer it,  and, presto, we'll be rolling the suckers off the line as deftly as skilled Durbanites roll a special brand of local tobacco.

When that happens, you will surely want to visit our beautiful country. We have just celebrated a huge anniversary of the liberation movement that reinvented itself as Comedy Central and is home to many brilliant alternative business pioneers. A good time to visit.

This is a lightning guide to some South African cities worth the visit.

 'Durban', translates from the local language as Place Of Great Burning. So named for the weather and the wonderful array of spicy dishes on offer. Until you have sweated your way through a delicious Durban 'bunny chow' you haven't lived. See Naples

 and die. Eat bunnies and have a similar experience. Tropical fruits are in abundance and many have made their way into local government.

It is a myth that savage beasts roam the streets of South African cities. Except in Johannesburg. The dangers have been grossly exaggerated though. Take normal precautions. Stay in your room all day. And night. Johannesburg has a fascinating history. Towering old mine dumps bear silent testimony to the gruelling work done by miners. Towering old rubbish dumps bear silent testimony to the gruelling work done by striking garbage removal workers.

Cape Town is a city of breathtaking sea and mountain views. The eccentric citizens hold quaint and charming, if outdated views on preserving natural and architectural treasures. Also on making the city people-friendly. This is in complete contrast to our other world class African cities. A growing movement of wild-eyed, mildly dangerous secessionists gives the city an exciting, edgy flavour.

Johannesburg is the city that never sleeps, Bloemfontein the city that never wakes. Known as the City Of Roses, because, like their rugby team, that was the best they could do. 

Of Port Elizabeth, little is known, even by South Africans. Some maintain that it is a mythical city, shrouded in mists and lashed by wind and rain. As the inhabitants never travel to other cities, it remains a delicious mystery to explore on your visit.

More to follow. 

Yours in the struggle to unveil the mysteries of the intermittently dark continent.

Richard 

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