Life in South Africa – Page 2

Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika

May 6, 2020May 6, 2020 adminLife in South Africa

Day 41, going on 42. I’m cracking; like that delicate crack that emerges at the top of the cake while baking in the oven. As poetic as it sounds, it’s painful. I don’t have the[…]

Smelling the coffee…

April 30, 2020April 30, 2020 adminLife in South Africa

I cannot sleep, even though I need to sleep. And no, it’s not the coffee. I guess now is a good time to confess. I haven’t been able to drink coffee for three weeks now[…]

A tale of our times

April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 adminLife in South Africa

A poem by Maya Jagjivan Kalicharan, with references by Charles Dickens It was the worst of times, It was the best of times, This is not just a tale of two cities… It’s a tale[…]

A reminder in the rain

April 15, 2020April 15, 2020 adminLife in South Africa

Day 19 and for the first time since the lockdown, I was forced to leave my house. It was not under the best of circumstances. I had to drive myself to the doctor as my[…]

Divorce

April 3, 2020 adminLife in South Africa

My friend got divorced recently and we celebrated. Virtual hugs and kisses and praying hands too, were the best we could do amid the lockdown. I felt so happy for her; the special type of[…]

Caring in the time of coronavirus and beyond…

March 22, 2020March 22, 2020 adminLife in South Africa

Pro-caffeinating. That’s what I have been doing. It’s not a bad thing, right? I have been maintaining my social distance, except to go to work amid coronavirus regulations. During such times, a pick-me-up is much-needed,[…]

More than just sport…

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020 adminLife in South Africa

I won one medal for sport throughout my schooling career. And it was in primary school so that says a lot! I know – the joke is on me! The medal was for cross country.[…]

Unmasking my fears

January 28, 2020 adminLife in South Africa

My blogging journey for 2020 hasn’t been off to a robust start, for lack of a better phrase. I didn’t set myself any goals because I maintain that for my writing to be heartfelt, sincere[…]

She can dance

November 28, 2019 adminLife in South Africa

Hues of pink Colour the afternoon sky. Oh! What a pretty sight! As pretty as The dreams she weaved. She saw herself Waltzing under the starlit sky, Matching his every step. Side by side, Hand[…]

‘Tis the time

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 adminLife in South Africa

“So, I’ve decided to pack up and leave. I’m leaving for Mars.” That’s what he said. But that’s not what he meant. This was no mission to Mars. Sadly, it was suicide. What puzzles me[…]