In My Words

For The Love of History

Mar 3, 2024Aug 13, 2024 adminEducation

I had to fight to take history as a subject at high school until matric. The course I initially wanted to take, which included history, was not available. When I opted for another course with[…]

Realisations before Resolutions

Jan 16, 2024Jan 16, 2024 adminPersonal

I had one major goal for 2023. I didn’t accomplish that goal. Angst and anger would be typical reactions. But I surprised myself by being at peace with what I would have otherwise labelled “an[…]

My never-ending love story

Dec 22, 2023Dec 29, 2023 adminLife in South Africa

As South Africa celebrated 100 years of “the wireless” this week, personal and professional memories raced through my mind, akin to the adrenaline rush of every live radio broadcast in my 20-year career. This image[…]

There’s no artificial in imagination

Dec 17, 2023Dec 18, 2023 adminEducation

Remember that time I was trolled for using a pen and paper while out on a journalism assignment? Well, my “old-fashioned” ways gave me the opportunity to visit one of the most forward-thinking creative spaces[…]

Ambivalent About August

Aug 17, 2023Aug 17, 2023 adminLife in South Africa

There was a time when I celebrated this month. A long time ago, when I wore rose-tinted glasses. Now, my glasses are misty from my tears. They flow with the tears of thousands who mourn[…]

Rest

Jul 16, 2023 adminPersonal

I’m on a coffee detox, again. Health issues, again. It’s somewhat of a cycle when you have an autoimmune condition, and flare ups are part of the journey. I’m on meds, changing my diet and[…]

Dream on, dreamers

Jun 4, 2023Jun 4, 2023 adminEntertainment

Looking resplendent in their gowns, they walked on the red carpet down the aisle as new graduates and spotted me eagerly waiting to congratulate them. Each of my students hugged me and thanked me. What[…]

To teaching, and thriving

Mar 31, 2023 adminEducation

So, this happened. And I’m still overwhelmed. Yes, it was for the 2022 academic year, but I only picked it up a few weeks ago. I hope that explains why I’m super delayed with this[…]

From the streets to the screen, with love

Mar 19, 2023Mar 19, 2023 adminEntertainment

Okay, just look at my smile. Teeth and gums. That’s all I see. A real smile that captures my excitement to meet these superbly talented young actors. There are no pretensions. Just like the movie.[…]

The wait, and the weight, of the festive season

Dec 24, 2022Dec 24, 2022 adminLife in South Africa

Feeling festive? Like it’s the most wonderful time of the year? The festive season air is heavy, with the pressure to be, and look your happiest. There’s the expectation that you will dress up, show[…]