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		<title>Expired Food Found in Gatsu</title>
		<link>http://busset.net/2010/09/04/expired-food-found-in-gatsu/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:45:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>balebali</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[News from Bali]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Idul Fitri stay a week longer. Entire stock of food and beverages has also been seen to welcome Idul Fitri. Do  not want food problems, and ensure public eating food that is  guaranteed, BBPOM (Center for Drug and Food Monitoring) Bali again held  Sudden Inspection (unannounced) on a number of sellers parcel [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span><span>Idul Fitri stay a week longer. </span><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">Entire stock of food and beverages has also been seen to welcome Idul Fitri. </span><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">Do  not want food problems, and ensure public eating food that is  guaranteed, BBPOM (Center for Drug and Food Monitoring) Bali again held  Sudden Inspection (unannounced) on a number of sellers parcel in  Denpasar. </span><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">Led by Chief BBPOM Denpasar, Corry Panjaitan, teams combing parcels and some foods and beverages.</p>
<p></span><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">In  conducting the examination in some store shopping center at Jalan Gatot  Subroto, the team found four types of food unfit for consumption. </span><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">Of whom have passed the expiry time, and partly found to have been broken on the packaging. </span><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">What kind of food that has expired foods such as yogurt and imports, a total of 40 items. </span><span>And all the goods are sold at low prices, discounted alias. Post taken from Radar Bali for <a title="villas in bali" href="http://www.balebali.com" target="_blank">villas in Bali</a><br />
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		<title>Balinese Songs and Musical Arts</title>
		<link>http://busset.net/2010/08/28/balinese-songs-and-musical-arts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 03:35:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>adiarifin</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[News from Bali]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Bali is a land rich in cultural heritage. We all may have known that Balinese dancing is one of famous art products of Bali, but one that should not be missed is the traditional songs and musical arts. Nowadays, Balinese musical art is not about those that have been passed by the ancestors, but also [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bali is a land rich in cultural heritage. We all may have known that Balinese dancing is one of famous art products of Bali, but one that should not be missed is the traditional songs and musical arts. Nowadays, Balinese musical art is not about those that have been passed by the ancestors, but also about the new works that continued to appear, both classic and contemporary.<span id="more-214"></span></p>
<p>There is a slight difference between the essence of the song and musical arts. In singing, we discussed the beauty of tone and rhythm of the artists displayed through the songs sung. While by musical arts, we are talking about how musical instrument played to create harmony.</p>
<p>In Bali there are many different types of song structures with different functions. Balinese people used to distinguish art song into four groups. They are Gegendingan, Macapat songs (Sekar Alit), Kekidungan (Sekar Madya), and Kakawin / Wirama (Sekar Agung).</p>
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		<title>Villas with Classy Designs</title>
		<link>http://busset.net/2010/08/26/villas-with-classy-designs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:07:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nugraharta</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Bali Luxury Villas]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Having a vacation in Bali is a must when you have thought that you do need to get a great vacation and your daily life has been pressing you so much. Once you step your feet at Bali, you will feel different ambiance that will bring you the relaxing breeze and refreshing ambiance. Yet, be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Having a vacation in Bali is a must when you have thought that you do need to get a great vacation and your daily life has been pressing you so much. Once you step your feet at Bali, you will feel different ambiance that will bring you the relaxing breeze and refreshing ambiance. Yet, be certain you look also the most suitable place for enjoying your vacation. One of the <a title="Bali Villas For Rent" href="http://villasinbaliforrent.com/">Bali villas For Rent </a>you could use is Villa Cantik. This beautiful villa has ever been reviewed on some international magazines as the true Bali hideaway estate. The villa matches the lush wonderful garden and open areas with its classy designs.</p>
<p>The <a title="Bali Private Villa" href="http://baliprivatevillarentals.com/">Bali private villa </a>which is located at Kerobokan, near Seminyak, is such a wonderful villa for you to choose. This villa is only ten minutes drive from restaurants and shops and five minutes drive from the beaches. With the match of traditional and modern designs, the villa is such a place where you would enjoy and be grateful at every moment of your life.</p>
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		<title>Tourism Sector Is Very Pledge</title>
		<link>http://busset.net/2010/08/26/tourism-sector-is-very-pledge/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:04:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nugraharta</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[News from Bali]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Indonesia has not been able to meet the demand for educated labor hospitality sector (tourism) from a number of countries interested. This caused many universities do not open the required courses and meet the expected standards of competence. Promotion Director of the National Agency for Placement and Protection of Indonesian Workers (BNP2TKI) Sulistyaningsih Endang said [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Indonesia has not been able to meet the demand for educated labor hospitality sector (tourism) from a number of countries interested. This caused many universities do not open the required courses and meet the expected standards of competence. Promotion Director of the National Agency for Placement and Protection of Indonesian Workers (BNP2TKI) Sulistyaningsih Endang said that the seminar and Tourism as a Strategy for Science Self Employment Overseas study programs and the launch of Hospitality (tourism) S1 Atma Jaya Catholic University, Monday (23 / 8 / 2010) at Atma Jaya Catholic University, Jakarta.</p>
<p>&#8220;Thousands of educated labor demand in tourism from Indonesia, only in small amounts can be met. This is an opportunity for college courses that required open labor markets overseas,&#8221; he said.</p>
<p>Endang depicts, from the 9000 workers who were asked Shanghai, 4,000 workers that we can meet and have been approved. &#8220;New Zealand needs 2000 workers. Demand for labor in the Middle East and the Netherlands too much. Six months, in Saudi Arabia needs 5000 workers. Workers are needed rather than an accomplice, but the educated manpower in the field of tourism, such as chefs, bar tenders, Butcher, baker, housekeeper, and other tourism areas, &#8220;he said.</p>
<p>According to Endang, if you&#8217;ve graduated from college and want to work where, do not worry, BNP2TKI have a network with 150 countries. &#8220;Formal employment opportunities by 2015, there were at least four million. Whatever expertise, your competence, to work in most major overseas must master English and if you chose the Middle East, plus mastery of Arabic. If not, simply look for work in only domestically, &#8220;he said.</p>
<p>He cautioned, working abroad cautiously with agents. &#8220;Know the true existence of agents, because many of agent imitation. The presence of agents can be checked to BNP2TKI,&#8221; he said.</p>
<p>Promotions Director of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Culture and Tourism, I Gde Pitana said, tourism is compliant as a science that is based on the philosophy of science. &#8220;Tourism is an independent branch of science, which has been agreed upon by academics, associations and governments,&#8221; he said.</p>
<p>According Pitana, tourism education should develop a process and generate tourism beings are able to address the changes and trends in tourism.</p>
<p>Marketing and PR Coordinator Atma Jaya Catholic University, John Top Pracoyo, say, the development of tourism showed an increasing trend, the more complex, more diverse with the demands of quality also increased along with increased human mobility.</p>
<p>&#8220;Development of tourism in the future demands the availability of qualified human resources, not only in terms of service, but also in terms of planning, research and development academically,&#8221; he said.</p>
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		<title>Traveling With Couple</title>
		<link>http://busset.net/2010/08/18/traveling-with-couple/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 03:01:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nugraharta</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes it may take some special tricks when we travel with couple in order to avoid a fight because a difference of opinion. Here are some tips if you plan to do a  vacation with your couple:
1. Reassure your couple that this is not a business trip.
2. Do not get lost in an area, sometimes [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes it may take some special tricks when we travel with couple in order to avoid a fight because a difference of opinion. Here are some tips if you plan to do a  vacation with your couple:<br />
1. Reassure your couple that this is not a business trip.</p>
<p>2. Do not get lost in an area, sometimes a person feels stress when they were lost in a road caused by the driver is his couple. This will lead to the couple arguing over everything. Try to use the GPS to avoid this problem.</p>
<p>3. Find time for a walk alone. If you feel bored because as long as 24 hours of your vacation with your partner. Try for just a walk alone without partners around the place you stayed. It will refresh the mind and gives interesting discussion material on the couple and will reduce the pressure.</p>
<p>4. Resolve disputes before they occur. The way this is done by discussing from the beginning all the activities during the holidays. So there is no disagreement that may cause arguments during your vacation.</p>
<p>5. Stomach should be full. The hunger is dangerous, try not to put off eating. Because if the hungry will be easy to quarrel. <img src='http://busset.net/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>6. Remains optimistic despite the discomfort.</p>
<p>7. Let the little things pass.</p>
<p>8. Always find an alternative solution for disappointment. If you feel disappointed because you missed some favorite places, think that there are many other interesting areas that can be visited.<br />
Tips By: <a title="Bali Private Villas" href="http://www.tovillasbali.com">Bali Private Villas </a>&amp; <a title="Bali Luxury Villas" href="http://www.tobalivillas.com">Bali Luxury Villas</a></p>
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		<title>Samosir Is Ready To Greeting Tourists</title>
		<link>http://busset.net/2010/08/18/samosir-is-ready-to-greeting-tourists/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 02:58:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nugraharta</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Samosir regency, North Sumatra, which has many natural tourist sites, ready to greet the domestic and foreign tourists visit the great day of Idul Fitri on this September.
   
&#8220;We have to coordinate with relevant parties including the police, for security and hotel entrepreneurs to anticipate the growth in tourist visits to Samosir,&#8221; said Head of Tourism [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Samosir regency, North Sumatra, which has many natural tourist sites, ready to greet the domestic and foreign tourists visit the great day of Idul Fitri on this September.<br />
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&#8220;We have to coordinate with relevant parties including the police, for security and hotel entrepreneurs to anticipate the growth in tourist visits to Samosir,&#8221; said Head of Tourism Department Melani Butarbutar Samosir regency, in Pangururan.<br />
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Experience in previous years, according Butarbutar, domestic tourists visit the island of Samosir jumped on Idul Fitri holiday and hotel bookings or star jasmine is full one week before Hari Raya Idul Fitri.<br />
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Fully furnished two and three star hotels and hotel yasmin recorded in 1200 to reach Samosir regency rooms, spread over Tutktuk, Ambarita, Pangururan, Pasir Putih, and Tomok the most visited.</p>
<p>Estimated to increase tourist visits to Samosir quite prominently in the upcoming Idul Fitri, which is usually an average of 1000 tourists will soar to 10 000 tourists on holiday later, said Melani Butarbutar.<br />
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To deal with tourist coming to Samosir Pemkab Samosir through the Department of Tourism set up security at various locations that have been interesting to visit, such as the White Sand beach, Ambarita, Tuktuk and hot water baths.<br />
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Other tourist sites that is now the belle of tourists are the two lakes, namely Lake area of two hectares and Sidihoni Aekporogan (1.5 hectares) which is considered a miracle because there are on Lake Toba.<br />
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Then the famous waterfalls are already abroad, the bill Dolik waterfall or renamed by European tourists as Ephrath waterfall where the water was clear and cold enough there in around the top of the Tele.</p>
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		<title>Enjoy Best Beach for Vacation in Bali Island</title>
		<link>http://busset.net/2010/08/12/enjoy-best-beach-for-vacation-in-bali-island/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:24:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>balebali</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[This equatorial paradise has a special mixed of modern holidaymaker facilities combined with wonderful shopping and a rich past and heritage. Some of the finest surfing beaches in the world can be found on the western side of the island although conversely the eastern side is a wonderful haven for families, with beautiful white sand [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This equatorial paradise has a special mixed of modern holidaymaker facilities combined with wonderful shopping and a rich past and heritage. Some of the finest surfing beaches in the world can be found on the western side of the island although conversely the eastern side is a wonderful haven for families, with beautiful white sand beaches and gentle seas.</p>
<p>Bali, a tropical island in the Indonesian, base to some of the best surfing beaches in the world. The island of Gods is blessed with the line of beaches surrounding it. Bali is so beautiful and spotless it could almost be a painted backdrop. Thit is why Bali is the perfect holiday destination suited for all ages and Bali offers something for everyone.</p>
<p><a title="seminyak beach villas" href="http://www.hotseminyakvillas.com" target="_blank">Seminyak beach</a> lying on the western shore of the isthmus extending to Badung Peninsula just a bit north from Kuta beach which the world knows Kuta who has gained a reputation as a beach paradise, appealing surfers and swimmers of all ages and nationalities. Kuta is literally a five minute drive from Seminyak. But <a title="seminyak beach villas" href="http://www.findseminyakvillas.com" target="_blank">Seminyak beach</a> away from the Kuta crowds.</p>
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		<title>Experience The Best Phuket Holiday Villas</title>
		<link>http://busset.net/2010/08/05/experience-the-best-phuket-holiday-villas/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 04:14:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>balebali</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Phuket Island in Southern Thailand has all requirements to be a world class tourism spot. Lying near the equator, Phuket has warm and comfortable tropical weather providing rich forms of natural life. Fenced by Andaman Sea, Phuket has beautiful beaches and top diving sites. There are many reasons why people love to visit Phuket and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Phuket Island in Southern Thailand has all requirements to be a world class tourism spot. Lying near the equator, Phuket has warm and comfortable tropical weather providing rich forms of natural life. Fenced by Andaman Sea, Phuket has beautiful beaches and top diving sites. There are many reasons why people love to visit Phuket and choose it as their favorite tourism spot.  It is settled off the west coast of Kingdom of Thailand in the Andaman Sea. The region features an area of around 570sqm and it’s constituted of 1 large and 39 small islands. It features so many superior spots to have a lot of entertainment such as the sport courts, shopping stores, and many other recreational alternatives for the holidaymakers. Phuket also has a lot of distinct accommodations for all guests. It ranges from backpacker’s hostel, Phuket villas, to five stars resorts. If you prefer to visit Phuket will family or in a honeymoon trip, it is advisable to rent one of many great Phuket holiday villas. Phuket has many distinct villas to rent, most of them are beachfront villas with some of them even have private beach.</p>
<p>Phuket villas are settled around many <a title="phuket" href="http://www.hotphuketvillas.com" target="_blank">Phuket </a>top beaches. They vary in size and features. There are luxurious villas with many rooms or bungalows. You can also discover intimate villas perfect for honeymoon retreat. Do you want to get close to the nature? How about a small tree house villa? There are a lot of back to nature private villas around Phuket. Most Phuket private villas are equipped with five stars rated accommodation with internet connection in each unit. Each villa offering a lot of distinct features and activities to allow you enjoys the best side of Phuket. You can learn more information about <a title="phuket villas" href="http://www.findphuketvillas.com" target="_blank">Phuket villas</a> on Tourism Thailand website. Come and experience Phuket your selves.</p>
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		<title>Villa Perela Bali</title>
		<link>http://busset.net/2010/08/03/villa-perela-bali/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 05:57:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>adiarifin</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Bali Luxury Villas]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Villa Perela is a beautiful, fully appointed five bedroom private rental Canggu villas, with views of the volcano range and distant rice fields on a small village called Canggu. This villa is only minutes away from Canggu Club, the best sports facilities in Bali, about 35 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport, and 15 minutes [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Villa Perela is a beautiful, fully appointed five bedroom private rental <a href="http://www.cangguvillasonline.com">Canggu villas</a>, with views of the volcano range and distant rice fields on a small village called Canggu. This villa is only minutes away from Canggu Club, the best sports facilities in Bali, about 35 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport, and 15 minutes from the trendy Seminyak&#8217;s main beach, night scene, first-class restaurants, and elegant boutiques. It is only 20 minutes to Tanah Lot where you can see the most amazing and breathtaking sunset view. Ubud area is only 40 minutes away, where you can enjoy the area of culture and an attractive and great place of destination for the people who loves art and design.<span id="more-197"></span></p>
<p>The villa is built on two levels and within a set of large sliding walls to the rice fields. It has a 20 meter pool, a restaurant, and a small shelter at the main entrance. These Canggu villas have five beautiful rooms. Each room is equipped with private bathrooms and is distinguished by its decor, art objects, and contemporary unique view. One of the bathrooms has large terrazzo bathtubs, and situated in a garden, two bathrooms have standard bath and two bathrooms with shower only. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, and also hot and cold water.</p>
<p>Perela offer a comfortable dining room with large table that can seat up to 8 people comfortably. There is also a fully equipped kitchen with modern amenities to help you with all your needs. Terrazzo stairs to a lounge ultra avant-garde offered you the feeling of relax, and is a great place to listen and watch European films with your friends or family.</p>
<p>The summary of these Canggu villas are: five air-conditioned suites, private en-suites, comfortable living and dining area, iPod Dock in dining area, private swimming pool, fully equipped kitchen, Satellite TV, VCD, DVD and CD players in the party room, children board games and toys available, VCD, DVD and CD, book library, in room safe box, private parking area, BBQ facilities, and also fully staffed with villa manager, house keepers, garden and pool attendant, security guards, cook.</p>
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		<title>Waiting for Ghana in Soweto</title>
		<link>http://busset.net/2010/07/30/waiting-for-ghana-in-soweto/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:06:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Baqwa and Vilakazi is a quiet street corner on ordinary days, the sort of place where the people of Soweto casually hang out and trade neighbourhood gossip.
Sunday was not an ordinary day.
Hundreds of South Africans took over the street corner and swelled the other roads of this historic suburb of Johannesburg on a cold afternoon, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Baqwa and Vilakazi is a quiet street corner on ordinary days, the sort of place where the people of Soweto casually hang out and trade neighbourhood gossip.</p>
<p>Sunday was not an ordinary day.<span id="more-186"></span></p>
<p>Hundreds of South Africans took over the street corner and swelled the other roads of this historic suburb of Johannesburg on a cold afternoon, waiting for the arrival of their beloved heroes — not South Africa&#8217;s national team, affectionately known as Bafana Bafana, but the Black Stars of Ghana.</p>
<p>Ghana won the hearts of soccer fans South Africa when it became only the third African nation in the history of the FIFA World Cup to reach the quarter-finals.</p>
<p>The Black Stars managed to salvage a bit of pride for the continent after the other five African countries at the tournament — Algeria, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and the host nation — bowed out in the first round.</p>
<p>Ghana lost a heartbreaker to Uruguay in a penalty shootout in Friday&#8217;s match at Johannesburg&#8217;s Soccer City Stadium before more than 87,000 spectators cheering them on.</p>
<p>The Ghanaian national team visited Soweto, one of the key battlegrounds in the fight against apartheid, on Sunday to show its appreciation for the support it received from South African fans.</p>
<p>And despite the chilly conditions and the long wait — the team&#8217;s bus pulled through the narrow streets of the township more than two hours late — Soweto residents received the Black Stars with welcoming and warm arms.</p>
<p>Young children enthusiastically tooted their vuvuzelas, Ghanaian flags were hung from every inch of the neighbourhood and teenagers painted their faces red, yellow and green, Ghana&#8217;s national colours.</p>
<p>One love-struck woman was particularly excited after Ghanaian winger Andre Ayew blew her a kiss from his seat on the team bus.</p>
<p>&#8220;My day&#8217;s been made,&#8221; gushed Bonsile Mvubu, a Soweto resident in her early 20s. &#8220;We were standing here for two hours. He saw me, I saw him, I got a picture, I&#8217;m happy. It was worth it.</p>
<p>&#8220;I don&#8217;t know where they&#8217;re going now, but they&#8217;re heroes. They&#8217;re the heroes of the tournament and in my heart they are the winners.&#8221;</p>
<p>Bonsile also took a picture of Asamoah Gyan, the Ghanaian forward who could have won the game in the last minute of extra time against Uruguay but smashed his penalty shot attempt off the crossbar.</p>
<p>&#8220;He played his heart out,&#8221; Bonsile said. &#8220;I was absolutely heartbroken for him, but he&#8217;s my hero.&#8221;</p>
<p>A lot of South Africans, Bonsile included, believe that Ghana&#8217;s strong showing at the World Cup has brought the diverse people of this massive continent together.</p>
<p>&#8220;They have unified Africa,&#8221; Bonsile said. &#8220;When they scored a goal, the vuvuzelas were sounding off here. [People on mopeds] were spinning their wheels in celebration.</p>
<p>&#8220;If that doesn&#8217;t say how united were are. … They honestly united us. And I think they deserve the title the Black Stars of Africa. God bless them.&#8221;</p>
<p>But Mosa Seloane, a human resources consultant, believes African unity remains a dream, despite Ghana&#8217;s achievement.</p>
<p>&#8220;On some level, it was a good thing because a lot of us now know about Ghana, about what they do and what they&#8217;re capable of and where it&#8217;s even located,&#8221; Mosa said. But there is still a lot of work to be done.&#8221;</p>
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