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I have a BA HED (Higher Education Diploma), and a Tesol English 2nd Language Diploma. I have over 22 years’ teaching experience, and over 15 years’ writing experience, as a journalist in Johannesburg. For the past 3 years I have conducted tours of Joburg.

And when I’m not teaching or writing or conducting tours, I'll be taking in the Joburg vibes and events - it may be a book launch, an art exhibition opening, a touch of jazz, a talk on intriguing stuff . . . there's always something happening in this town, where I have lived for the past 36 years.

Come along on the journey with me - let's have fun exploring English and the city!

lucilledavie

Oct 13, 2003

Reverend Sam Buti, Alex’s saviour

The Reverend Sam Buti saved Alexandra from apartheid’s bulldozers. Then he became mayor of Alex and his troubles started. But he’s come full circle, and is again sought after by Alexandrans. He was eventually threatened by his wife and children. His wife said: “I’m going to leave you!” His children said: “We’re going to burn you!” He gave in, and resigned as mayor of Alexandra. He had been elected mayor of Alex in the mid-1980s but this move was interpreted by Alexandrans as

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Reverend Sam Buti, Alex’s saviour

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