It seems like it’s South Africa day on afiive, but I promise I didnt plan it Today’s snapshots are kids in a bus window somewhere in the country. Those big grins and cute faces made me smile… have a great weekend folks!

Hmm…I should take a more hardline approach to this and speak about the politics but my first reaction to the story about South Africa’s President, Jacob Zuma, overcoming the no-confidence vote, called by the opposition on account of him having a child out of wedlock was: “Really?  That’s what you called a no-confidence vote for?”  On one hand, it’s refreshing to know that there are people out there actually outraged about it…

Love Archbishop Tutu!  He has a new book out called, Made for Goodness and Time Magazine sat down with him for 10 questions. He was candid with his answers, with statements like -” I am not optimistic, no. I am quite different from that. I am hopeful.” and “If not for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, South Africa would have gone up in flames.”  Check out the video, only 5 minutes and really informative. If not for the information, watch it to hear him laugh – it’s fantastic.

What are you doing this weekend? Lots of good things going down this weekend, two of which include the African Women’s Day Celebration, going down in Newark tonight and the Enough is Enough, Praying for Jos event going down in DC tomorrow night.  If you’re in either area, head out and participate – your presence would be highly appreciated.  Click for more info.

The Root’s Questlove and Femi Kuti recording Fela Kuti’s cover, “Water Get No Enemy” back in 2000.  (Also in the picture James Poyser, D’angelo & Nile Rodgers). Must have been amazing to be in that room.