I read this morning and was so encouraged that I wanted to pass it on.
This article says that many white South Africans are coming back to South Africa. Two specific parts I find interesting:
Moving companies, real estate agents and non-profit groups say more and more white South Africans in their late 20s and beyond are returning to South Africa. Hungry for their own culture, eager to raise children near their own families, and encouraged by their country’s economic potential, these adults are leaving their successful careers abroad for an uncertain future at home.
So, these are people whose families moved from SA, probably at the end of Apartheid, who are becoming adults and choosing to return home. I would suspect that many are intentionally rejecting some of the values of their parents that caused them to leave years ago.
“We’ve certainly seen South Africans returning,” said Homecoming Revolution manager Martine Schaffer, whose website draws 17 000 new visitors each month. “At the beginning of this year, I think we have more people returning than leaving.”
More people returning than leaving… Could it be that people are now deciding to stick it out and make South Africa a better place instead of running away from problems (perceived or real)? I’ve always thought that South Africa will be a lot more interesting in the 10-20 years after Apartheid. The first 10 years were certainly full of significant change, but now reality sets in. Hopes in the government and all its promises are fading a bit.
Now what? My hope is that this is when God’s people can show true, lasting, and life-transforming hope. So glad to be here now!
Here is a company encouraging South Africans to come home.
