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Gandhi, 125 years on…

May 21, 2018 adminLife in South Africa

As what certainly felt like the onset of the winter chill in Durban creeped into the room, my thoughts rewinded to that wintery night in Pietermaritzburg. It had always intrigued and inspired me. As a[…]

Driven by drama

May 16, 2018 adminEducation

It started off as a casual conversation on the way home from school. I try not to ask my son the usual questions – what did you learn etc. But opt for the – what[…]

You

May 12, 2018 adminUncategorized

You. Yes, you. You do realise They are watching you, Right? Some stare. Others throw a cursory glance. Either way, They will judge you. No matter what, They will form opinions About you. Damned if[…]

Life Update

May 1, 2018 adminPersonal

There will always be winds of change blowing. It’s how we respond to them, or not, that matters. I embraced the changes that were sweeping through my life after hanging up my headphones at the[…]

"Wathint’ abafazi wathinti’ imbokodo – You strike a woman, you strike a rock!"

Apr 26, 2018 adminLife in South Africa

It’s been one of those weeks where I have felt like our country was in flames, figuratively. There were the protests at Mahikeng in the North West, the hooliganism at Moses Mabhida Stadium and protests[…]

Dear Mr President

Apr 18, 2018 adminLife in South Africa

Dear Mr President, I listened attentively as you spoke this week about your bold plans for attracting investment into our economy. I could hear the excitement in your voice. And yes, I am hopeful that[…]

Going back to square one

Apr 15, 2018 adminUncategorized

This is a continuation of a previous post/chapter. You can read it here. Red Roses Then, as if the pull of gravity finally aligned itself, her eyelids glided down. Her eyes were closed, but her[…]

Photo Essay: Mandela, Gandhi, Luthuli

Apr 4, 2018 adminEducation

Throughout turbulent times in global history, there have been many brave men and women who have shown leadership and strength, fighting to promote peace. In South Africa, we are indeed fortunate to have four such[…]

Being spiritual

Mar 31, 2018 adminPersonal

Spirituality. What is it really? It is not religion, that’s for sure. But all religions promote spirituality. Sounds confusing? It never was to me. I have always considered myself a spiritual being. For me, spirituality[…]

Upholding the law

Mar 24, 2018 adminEducation

I grew up on a television diet of Reasonable Doubt, Law and Order and NYPD Blue. Unknowingly, from a young age, I was passionate about the pursuit of truth and justice. I will admit; I[…]