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South African Expat Teacher Flies the SA Flag Around the World

On World Teachers Day (5 October 2017), meet an inspiring South African teacher living abroad – Rodwell Chigome. You may have seen the video where he not only taught his class in Vietnam the SA National Anthem, but taught them to sing it with PASSION! And now Rodwell’s in the United Arab Emirates teaching for […]

On World Teachers Day (5 October 2017), meet an inspiring South African teacher living abroad – Rodwell Chigome. You may have seen the video where he not only taught his class in Vietnam the SA National Anthem, but taught them to sing it with PASSION!

Machu Picchu, Peru

And now Rodwell’s in the United Arab Emirates teaching for the Ministry of Education and imparting that same passion to the students there. And when he’s not teaching… he’s exploring the world, flying the South African flag and inspiring his students and friends back home in SA.

Salar Uyuni, Bolivia. Just outside the famous Salt Flats Hotel.

The 30-year-old “blackpacker” (as he calls himself) loves travelling… and is on a mission to see all New 7 Wonders of the World. So far he’s six down. One to go – Mexico. (He plans to visit the ancient city of Chichén Itza next year.)

Great Pyramid of Giza… an honorary New7 Wonder, and the only one of the Ancient Seven Wonders of the World that still exists.

“I’m just trying to be the best possible me and, God willing, inspire a few peeps along the way… especially black folk, who for some reason believe they are not meant to or allowed to travel! Obviously suppression of the past might play a role in that,” Rodwell told SAPeople.

Petra, Jordan

He says he was inspired to travel the world when he was at University (Stellenbosch) and stumbled across the programme ‘An Idiot Abroad‘.

Taj Mahal, India

“I was like, if an idiot can do it, why not me? I will sleep when I’m dead.”

Great Wall of China… where Rodwell supported the country he was then living in, Vietnam, and flew their flag.

Until then he’ll continue travelling, inspiring and flying the flag for SA from all corners of the world.

Christ the Redeemer Statue, Brazil

“Being an ambassador for South Africa is an absolute treat,” says the Proudly South African Expat!

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Watch Rodwell Chigome’s class in Vietnam sing the South African National Anthem.