Once again thanks to all for your congratulatory wishes. I am truly humbled because there are so many Fodorites on this board who also deserve kudos for the manner in which they help others with regard to travel questions yet they never receive these honours.

PhilBill,

Kayamandi is a Xhosa word comprising of 2 words viz. Kaya and Mandi. Kaya means home and mandi means sugar hence Kayamandi = Home sweet home.

Hope this helps set the record right for you. :)

Very proudly part of the wonderful ((r))nation of South Africa

Thanks, Selwyn!

=D> ((y))

Selwyn, what is happening with the education program? Are the kids getting ready to take their English exams. Please advise as we are ready and willing to support the program for the little girl we discussed.
Carol

Carol,

I will be contacting you some time in Novemebr as the kids are going to the school principal for a conversational English test in a couple of weeks time and then we will know exactly who we can send to a "better" school next year. Thats when I will be contacting you so please just hold tight till then. Can you believe it we will probably be sending 18 sponsored kids to better schools in 2008. I am setting up a voluntary mentorship and administration programme with some local ladies as I wont be able to maintain all the administration myself. Heres hoping we can send 180 kid to better schools in 2009.

Thanks for your continuous interest.

Very proudly part of the wonderful ((r))nation of South Africa

Selwyn
Would still love to read your report on your whole experience!