Africa : Southern Treasures (2001)
Directed by Harvey Lilley
Genres - Nature |
Sub-Genres - Anthropology, Biography, Careers, Natural Environments |
Run Time - 60 min. |
Countries - United Kingdom, United States |
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Synopsis by Alice Day
The site of a large geological deposit of mineral wealth, South Africa has prospered from a history of mining, with the lion's share of riches going to white workers and owners. South Africa's system of apartheid has since been abolished, and blacks are claiming more of the skilled jobs in the gold mines. In the last episode of the National Geographic series, two women attempt to reach their goals of better job opportunities. Africa, Pt. 8: Southern Africa looks at Xoliswa Vanda and Putswa Tekane as they try to work in an industry that may be on the decline.
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cultural-traditions, natural-wonders, Africa, diversity, challenge, indigenous-peoples, job-search, journey, social-change, South-Africa, wealth
