Remembering Colin Bland, South African cricket’s ‘father of fielding’
Colin Bland, widely regarded as the finest fielder in the annals of South African cricket, died April 14 at the age of 80. Bland, who had waged a years-long battle against colon cancer, was nicknamed “the Golden Eagle” during his playing career in the 1960s, though...
South Africa’s role in Black Panther
While much about the Marvel blockbuster Black Panther is fanciful — it is, at its core, a superhero movie — there are real-life touchstones throughout the film that can be traced back to the African continent in general and South Africa in particular. They...
Are Asian Travelers the Future of South African Tourism?
As much as it pains me to say it, South Africa’s economy has seen better days. For one, growth is down. In 2017, the South African Reserve Bank cut its growth forecasts, topping out at around 0.5 percent, the latest blow in a long series of economic setbacks that have...
A Brief History of Springbok Rugby
What is your favorite rugby team? The only answer for this question is, of course, the Springboks. Clad in green and gold jerseys atop white shorts, the Springbok team’s mascot is the spry, long-legged antelope native to our country. Throughout their hundred-plus year...
Four South African-owned Businesses in NYC
As a South African expat in New York, I find myself missing the foods, wines, and goods of my home country from time to time. Luckily, New York is a diverse, large city with plenty of variety and choice; because the United States (and New York in particular) is home...
South Africa is known as the Rainbow Nation—an array of cultures and backgrounds that make it the great country it is. At HenriSteenkamp.org, you’ll find a true portrayal of the Rainbow Nation under a rainbow of topics ranging from wine to sports and beyond.
