So the football world cup has come to a close and we spent the final at the Elkah Fan Park in Soweto. I have never been mistaken for a tourist in my own country, nevermind my own city, so much. I was just taken aback at the assumptions people made. You are white, you must be foreign, and wealthy. The general approach towards us was friendly but sometimes people were a bit pushy and too confrontational. I would think that 16 years down the line the assumptions would be gone that the only white person to come to a township would not be a tourist and perhaps the very person that lives in the city. Overall the vibe could not be paralleled and I had the most incredible time. I would like to thank FIFA, and most importantly South Africa for hosting the best World Cup in (my) history.
"Don't call me white, Don't call me white
Don't call me white, Don't call me white..."
- Don't Call Me White by NOFX
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