A Memorable Meeting with Jan Smuts: A Young Girl's Perspective
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- čas přidán 3. 03. 2022
- Arina Kok fondly recalls a cherished encounter with Jan Smuts during her childhood, a moment that would shape her life and career. This captivating story unfolds as she reminisces about the time she visited Smuts at his home, leaving a lasting impression that would lead her to become the curator of the Smuts House Museum. Through her personal account, we gain insight into the remarkable qualities of Jan Smuts - a visionary statesman, scholar, and nature enthusiast who stood out among his peers and had a special place in his heart for children and the natural world. @Tekweni
Visited Smuts House many times, and especially the weekend market and Christmas market. There is one painting in the house of a dog sitting next to an empty cradle that always draws me to it. We usually stop at Irene Concentration Camp cemetery on the way back to pay respects.
My uncle died of cancer in the early morning of December 30th 2021 I'm a kid he was 60 I'm 9 and a half yrs on 6 January we had his funeral there was no coffin no body only a picture and he loved children I MISS HIM 💔 😢 ❤ 😔 😞 💙 💔 😢
Amazing bit of history that was left out of my 1980's schooling in JHB Jeppy.
Where did we go wrong? These were leaders of stature, men of renown and still we took the wrong turn. I am fascinated by history and the reasons why people took the decisions they took. I believe that he (Smuts) had a lower view of the native people due to the theory of evolution that was prominent even though he was a 'stanch' Christian (as he was referred to). I even meet Christians today who hold fast to this evil theory! True Christianity understands that all people are created in the image of God. Anyway, this is just my theory.....
My father spoke so much of him and followed him in the second warld war. My family fought for what he believed in the great war. His memory was canceled by the nationalist afrikaners and continues to be subverted by the subsequent black governments.
The young girl was clearly not particularly discerning