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SIT students visited the iCare facility in Durban, a Christian care centre that caters for street boys. The students spent an afternoon in discussion with a member of the organisation who shed light on its operations, and had an opportunity to interact with the boys.

Photo: Saam Niami Jalinous

Three children playing and dodging incoming traffic (not pictured) in Soweto, Johannesburg’s most populated township.

One of the founding fathers of South Africa, in prison with Mandela, told me I should feel honored that my grandfathers were civic servants of Iran, protested after the coup against Mosadeq, Mac Maharaj, And me, in shorts.

-Saam NJ

SIT students visited the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa – a multi-purpose, stadium that can hold over 70,000 people. The structure has a retractable roof, a beautiful view of the city, and a venue for a display of South African art that allows artists from marginalised groups space to be present in the larger collective of Durban. Students had the opportunity to meet former Ethekwini city manager Michael Sutcliffe, who played a major role in preparations for the 2010 Soccer World Cup that included the stadium’s creation.

Photo: Corey D. Smith

Photo by Natalie Elliott