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FIRST
ADDITIONAL
LANGUAGE
Grade 10
Literature
Module:
The African
Dustbin
RESOURCE PACK
Victor C.D. Mtubani
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Dr Nosizwe

The African Dustbin:

Victor C. D. Mtubani
Thebe

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Dr Mzenzisi

Mthengisi
Sibanda

Gwala

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Vusumuzi
Jabulile
Nyathi
Ncube

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Anderson
Dr Musa
Gwebu

Paul

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Siphiwe Dube
Edwards
Daniel

Sister

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Lamartine

Lombroso
Lorenzo
Jean

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Mineke
Lubbe

Haber
Georg

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Gustavuson

Robert
Gustav
Haig

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Sobantu Mkhululi
President
Mpho
Moyo

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Government

Corruption in
Government
The Role of

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racism

Arrogance of Educated
Africans in High
Positions

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heroism

The Importance of
Protecting the
Environment

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Resource 1: Dustbin

A dustbin as we know it.

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 Resource 2: Water pollution
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Vereshchagin Dmitry / Shutterstock
This shows sewage/waste being pumped into a lake.
 Resource 3: Dead fish
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wk1003mike / Shutterstock
Fish die due to water pollution. This greatly impacts the
environment as well as reduces food for human consumption.
 Resource 4: In hospital
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michaeljung / Shutterstock
Here is a caring doctor with a patient. Dr Thebe is also a very caring
doctor who cares greatly about the well-being of her patients.
 Resource 5: In hospital
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michaeljung / Shutterstock
Here is another doctor like Dr Thebe: one who cares
and takes time to explain things to his patients.
 Resource 6: In hospital
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Leonie Broekstra / Shutterstock
A nurse drawing blood for blood tests.
 Resource 7: Handling toxic waste
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Marcin Balcerzak / Shutterstock
This is a man wearing protective gear to handle dangerous chemicals.
 Resource 8: Dumped chemical waste
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Vladimir Melnik / Shutterstock
Here are some rusty chemical drums which are probably very similar to
the ones the United European Chemical Company dumps in Nkululeko.
 Resource 9: Land pollution
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KYTan / Shutterstock
Here are some oil barrels. Oil is another big
pollutant that damages the environment.
 Resource 10: Damaged land
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Lukas Gojda / Shutterstock
Here is some dry earth. The earth gets like this because of drought caused by climate
change: another big problem the earth faces. Toxic waste can also damage the earth
like this. It is impossible to grow crops for food when the earth is like this.
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Themes
THEME 1: Corruption in Government

Corruption is when those in power behave dishonestly or

fraudulently. It usually involves someone using their power and
EXPLANATION
position to get rich quickly by dishonest means. It often involves
OF THEME:
bribery, as well as covering up what the person (or his / her friends)
have done.

1. Have you heard or read about corruption in your own area /

DISCUSSION town / city?
QUESTION/S: 2. How do you feel towards people who are in power and behave
dishonestly?

THEME 2: The Role of Government

The government of any country has several important duties to

fulfil. These duties ensure that citizens live in safety, can earn a
EXPLANATION living (make money), and that their human rights are respected.
OF THEME: The government must ensure that the constitution of the country is
upheld. It must also take action when things go wrong, such as when
there is a disaster in the country.

1. Do you know of incidents where a person’s rights have been

violated? How did it make you feel?
DISCUSSION
2. Do you know of incidents where the government (or a
QUESTION/S:
government department) took action after something went
wrong?

THEME 3: Arrogance of Educated Africans in High Positions

Arrogance refers to a person’s inflated belief in himself and his

abilities. We may say an arrogant person ‘thinks too much of himself
EXPLANATION
(or herself).’ People are said to be arrogant if they believe they know
OF THEME:
more than others, or if they believe they are superior to (better
than) others in terms of their abilities, achievements, etc.

1. Have you met an arrogant person before? How did this person
DISCUSSION
behave?
QUESTION/S:
2. How did you feel towards this person?

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THEME 4: Racism

Racism is the belief that the people of each race have characteristics
or abilities specific to that race. In other words, certain
characteristics or abilities may be found in one race and not in
EXPLANATION
another. According to this belief, one race may be superior or
OF THEME:
inferior to another race because of these characteristics or abilities.
This belief results in prejudice, discrimination, or hatred directed to
someone of a different race.

1. Have you ever experienced racism? How did this experience

DISCUSSION
make you feel?
QUESTION/S:
2. How can we eradicate (get rid of) racism?

THEME 5: The Importance of Protecting the Environment

When we talk of the environment, we are talking about the natural

world, like plants, animals, water, weather, and the atmosphere.
There is much concern worldwide about the effects of human
activities on the natural world. Think of the air, land and sea
pollution caused by industries, and the effects of mining and forestry
EXPLANATION on the environment. Environmental issues are high on the list of
OF THEME: priorities of most governments of the world: many governments
have plans in place to prevent pollution, to dispose toxic waste
safely, and to conserve nature. A lot of damage has already been
done to the environment in most parts of the world. To raise
awareness, these issues are dealt with in schools and in the media
across the world.

1. Do you know of any strategies being used in South Africa to

DISCUSSION protect the environment?
QUESTION/S: 2. What do you think can be done in your community to protect the
environment?

THEME 6: Heroism

This has to do with great bravery. Heroism involves being able to

stand up to the enemy and for what is right, even if the enemy is
EXPLANATION
more powerful. A hero is not afraid of what will happen afterwards,
OF THEME:
and will make sacrifices for what he or she believes in. Heroes may
be young or old, male or female.

1. Do you know of someone who has behaved like a true hero?

DISCUSSION
What did this person do?
QUESTION/S:
2. How did you feel towards him / her?

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