I have been back for nearly four weeks now but I think of South Africa every day. My dear friends there keep in touch. I wish I was still there. It is wonderful to be back with family and friends but I miss the purposefulness of my life in Durban. I also miss the all embracing warmth of my Zulu friends...their smiles and hugs and openness.
I have been in touch with prospective Jabulani warriors for next year, spoken at the Africa Network, held a Tekweni reunion and met with the wonderful "skills exchange" ambassadors. There is real interest in this area, and a friend, Susie Lendrum, who has great skills in social work supervising and, particularly, in the area of grief and bereavement is likely to be going in September or October.
I enjoyed reading John's recent blog and a draft of his article for the Scottish Review and Isaac's work and commitment continue to astound me.
What he is doing is the real deal in terms of working in "development aid". He is on the ground, listening, sharing and when needed leading. He has the full respect and trust of his SA partners. This is what Jabulani is about.
He has also grown enormously so that there has been mutual benefit and reciprocity. I salute you my young mfwethu. We are all so proud that you are keeping Jabulani alive. We will be back to continue the fight. Amandla!
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