by Henri Steenkamp | Aug 10, 2015 | Culture, News & Blog
When it comes to the languages of my two home countries, both represent different versions of what a rainbow nation might be. Both nations’ populations and dialects continually shift due to scores of immigration and population shifts within its borders over the years....
by Henri Steenkamp | Jul 7, 2015 | Culture, News & Blog
While I enjoy covering and comparing topics that apply to my profession most often, recent news of a significant rise in shark attacks in North Carolina made me realize that the United States and South Africa share a similarity in sharks and the unfortunate fears that...
by Henri Steenkamp | Jun 26, 2015 | News & Blog
Like the world over, both the United States and South Africa face significant hurdles in catching up with the standards the world needs to combat climate control. Though the countries often differ in terms of the most pressing environmental concerns, both nations have...
by Henri Steenkamp | Jun 18, 2015 | Culture, News & Blog
When comparing the GDP of South Africa and the United States you may think that the U.S. trounces South Africa in terms of money, imports and exports. In some ways, you may be right for thinking like that. However, when examining the countries you begin to see that...
by Henri Steenkamp | Jun 3, 2015 | Culture, News & Blog, Wine
Just like the two countries I call home, South Africa and the United States, I enjoy a quality bottle of wine. Most of you probably know that America is one of the top wine producers in the world, fourth to be exact. But South Africa also is a top producer as well,...
by Henri Steenkamp | May 11, 2015 | Culture, News & Blog
As I recently covered, a major problem in South Africa is xenophobia. Unfortunately, the backlash against foreigners isn’t new. However, continued frustrations regarding employment, education and crime gave way to a new rise in xenophobic acts. In recent weeks,...