Africa Month is celebrated in May each year to commemorate the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) on 25 May 1963, now known as the African Union (AU). The highlight is Africa Day on May 25th.
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture have a critical and central role to play in shaping societies and building a desirable nation and the Continent We Want, a continent free from GBV, Racism, Crime, conflicts and poverty just to mention but few.
It is implemented as South Africa celebrates 31 Years of Democracy but also importantly as the country is presiding over the Group of 20 (G20).
Pan African Congress leader, Robert Sobukwe, was arrested after the Sharpeville anti-pass campaign of 1960 and harshly sentenced to three years in prison.
On 13 May 1969, Sobukwe was released from detention under strict house arrest. His impact was so powerful that he was prohibited from taking part in political activities because of the banning order, and as such could not be quoted by any person or by the press.
Today his legacy lives on! One of those ways is through exhibitions- you can visit Constitution Hill to learn a bit about the icon.
In celebration of Africa Month, Eldorado Park Ext. 2 Library welcomed little learners from Syringa Daycare for a fun and educational morning on 14 May 2025!
The children explored what makes our continent and country so special — from Africa’s unique plants and animals to South Africa’s rich resources like gold, coal, iron, and platinum. They also discovered our 9 beautiful provinces and learned what it means to be proudly African. Library staff read “Learn About South Africa” by Trevor Waller, sparking curiosity and pride in our heritage. What’s your favourite thing about being South African?
1.Africa is the second-largest continent in the world, covering more than 11.7 million square miles, which is about 20% of the Earth’s total land area.
2. The Sahara Desert, the largest hot desert in the world, spans 11 African nations in North Africa, including Algeria, Chad, and Sudan.
3. Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is the highest mountain in Africa, standing at 19,341 feet above sea level.
4. The Horn of Africa, including countries like Ethiopia, Somalia, and Djibouti, is one of the most drought-prone regions in the world.
5. The Congo River is the deepest river in the world, reaching depths of up to 720 feet.
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