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Q about borders

posted 13 years ago by Buff70
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I have a Q about Lesotho.

What makes the family feel relieved to be in Lesotho? when they arrive in the rain, and the mother sets her foot on the other side of the line ... what is all this representing? They are still on South African land, so why do they feel relieved and free ??

Can anyone explain what is the significance of all those borders within South Africa, please?

[–] bgoleary-1 12 years ago

Lesotho is a separate country and has never been part of the country of South Africa. Do not confuse it with the phony "Homelands" created by the South African government after it became a republic in 1961.

[–] Buff70 12 years ago

bgoleary -- thanks for the clarification ... this helps me understand the dynamics a little better.