This is the beginning of a series of interviews with bloggers from South Africa. SA Rocks covers a wide range of interests and serves as a great way to learn more about “New South Africa” .

The name SA Rocks serves as its mantra. Nicholas Haralambous makes sure his readers catch the many positive stories from South Africa. He represents what South Africa needs: People that believe in themselves and in their country, guys that will not take the easy route and pack it up.

SA Rocks became a leading blog in his home country in less than 2 years. You can also find Nic on Twitter at @nicharry or check out his personal blog at nicharalambous.com.

Nic has agreed to answer a few questions to fill us in about his intensions and to give us his local perspective. He has also agreed to serve as a guest blogger for South Africa Project when his busy schedule allows for it.

If you’re a South African blogger and would like to participate, please drop me a note via the contact form on this site!

Q1. What inspired you to start SA Rocks and what are you trying to accomplish?
SA Rocks was a kind of knee-jerk reaction to a very racist, negative and ignorant website that expat South Africans started. I read it, argued with the cowardly creators and then decided that I had to do something to counter their blatant lies. And SA Rocks was born.

I am trying to show the world and more importantly, South Africans that South Africa is a country to be incredibly proud of and passionate towards.

Q2. What was your initial reaction to South Africa Project – Time for Ubuntu?
I think it’s a fantastic idea. Ubuntu is one of the most precious, incredible and sacred African concepts. The idea that everyone is linked or connected is astounding. The concept that everyone’s humanity is only visible through the humanity of others blows me away. It’s about time the world learned what it truly means to be African and South African.

Q3. What are the biggest misconceptions about South Africa in your eyes?
One of the biggest misconceptions is that South Africa is a country on it’s newly found last legs. In fact South Africa is a proud, passionate and successful nation that is in its infancy. The world needs to know that only bigger and better things are coming out of SA! Read More…

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