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To the point Africa’s best is the world’s best In times of political uncertainty, fluctuating exchange rates, and a world leader spewing rhetoric about “shithole” countries, I am here to remind you that Africa’s best is the world’s best. I am not the only one who thinks so. While chatting to Olympic legend Usain Bolt during his recent visit to South Africa, it struck me how proud he was to have descended from Africa. He says that he tells people his speed comes from his African descent. Bolt represents everything we want the new, redesigned African Independent to stand for. He is modern, bold and fun. I want you to know that when you pick up African Independent, you’ll feel inspired and
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Nadia Kamies
UCT Creative Writing Masters Programme graduate and doctoral candidate at the University of Pretoria.
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