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African Pride

September, Africa Month. this month Open View will share some of the best African pride and values. the purpose is to share the beauty of our continent, educate the newer generation about our values as Africans.

today we will focus on one of Africa's famous tradition, the one thing that people from other countries recognize us with. 

#1. RANDAVEL HOUSES

History of Rondaval Houses

The rondavel is usually round or oval in shape and is traditionally made with materials that can be locally found in raw form. Its walls are often constructed from stones. The mortar may consist of sand, soil, or combinations of these, mixed with cow dung. The floor of a "traditional" rondavel is finished with a dung mixture to make it hard and smooth. The main roofing elements of a rondavel are spars or poles taken from tree limbs, which have been harvested and cut to length. The roof covering is of thatch that is sewn to the poles with grass rope. The process of completing the thatch can take as little as one weekend.

Rondavels can be found in the countries of Southern Africa, including: South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana and others.

the hut is normally used to consult with ancestors, it is normally called KwaGogo where it is believed Amadlozi are. when there's a ritual it is the room where Impepho is burned and where the slaughtered meet sleeps for the night. 

even today randavel is respected in the who of Africa and taken as one of African Values.
THIS IS OUR PRIDE 
Azania Open View: Khanyi Mdluli

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