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Welcome to SOMAFCO-X Trust

The X in SOMAFCO-X Trust stands for "former" or "ex". The Somafco-X TRUST is inspired by the legacy of Mazimbu, an exile community in Tanzania where the young exiled South Africans grew up between the late 70's up to the early 90's after fleeing the apartheid regime and joining the liberation movement in exile. In this community the principles of the ANC's vision for a democratic South African society were entrenched and practiced as effectively as possible. Somafco was a classic example of international co-operation to uphold human rights and youth development.

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TIYENDE PAMODZI ESSAY WRITING CONTEST
REMEMBERING OUR PAST, BY PRESERVING OUR HERITAGE!

Tiyende Pamodzi “…lets walk together in one heart and lets cross the river Zambezi together in one heart…”

The Somafco X Trust in partnership with Metro FM Talk, Xarra Books and City Press are proud to present South Africans with an opportunity to explore and learn more about the rich and diverse history of how South African exiles co-existed with other nationals in Tanzania.

The ANC, supported by most Nordic countries, Ireland, Germany, The Netherlands and organisations such as UNESCO, built what in hindsight was a South African exile dream community, MAZIMBU, on land donated by the Tanzanian government. The inspiration behind Mazimbu and the Solomon Mahlangu Freedom College (SOMAFCO) was to build a prototype version of what a democratic South Africa could or should resemble. Mazimbu also provided a solid parent-base for a lot of displaced South African youths regardless of their biological origin.

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Barack Obama for President!!!

We have been so engrossed by our own domestic and continental issues so much so that we have not had time to observe the oldest democracy getting its game on!

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The Black Kennedy: But does anyone know the real Barack Obama?

By PETER HITCHENS

America is about to fool itself for the third time in a row. Sentiment and star quality seem likely to trample on common sense and experience, and we will all suffer for it.

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The initial objective of the Somafco-X Trust initiative is to provide a support structure that will revitalize the former students of Somafco and exile by educationally empowering them to become agents of positive change in South Africa. The ultimate and specific goal in this regard is to become partners in the development of youth in South Africa from various walks of life. The journey starts with the former students of Somafco and exile because of the shared political experience that can be shared to bring about moral regeneration and support national youth initiatives

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