Why I go to Franschhoek even though it remains still a 'spot-the-darkie' festival

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OPINION | Why I go to Franschhoek even though it remains still a 'spot-the-darkie' festival

Look, I live in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, one of the most unequal cities in the world. We all know the discomfiting dichotomy of Sandton and Alexandra.

But here in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and surrounding towns, wealth shouts at you as you drive through the main road that snakes through the winelands. All these creations of God laugh in your face if you are poor:"We were created by God, but only the moneyed can enjoy us!"

 

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