NOT even a lack of electricity can chase this mlungu away from his kasi.
Cornelius Gibson left his warm house in the city 10 years ago and moved to Turflaagte, in Mangaung.
He told Daily Sun that living ekasi is fun.
The 71-year-old madala has been divorced from his wife for years.
He lives in a one-roomed shack with his 16-year-old son.
He said: “I agree with what Nelson Mandela said in 1994, that we are all equal.”
Today, Cornelius is a popular man in his kasi.
He has learned how to speak Sotho.
“When I first came here, people were surprised and asked me why a mlungu wanted to live among black people.
“But they quickly got used to me and warmly welcomed me.
“I enjoy living here as my neighbours and the community love me.
“I have a lot of friends. I attend funerals and other community functions,” he said.
“My mother taught me to love and greet people, no matter if they’re black or white.
“I don’t mind fetching water at the communal tap.
“I don’t have electricity in my shack but I’m on a waiting list for an RDP house.”
Neighbour Lerato Ramontole (32) said: “We are happy to have Cornelius next to us.
“He is a good man. He teaches us English and we teach him how to speak Sotho.”
