History – In My Words

Know Your Heritage

May 13, 2019May 13, 2019 adminLife in South Africa

Many people have asked me or asked those close to me – what exactly does Maya do at the 1860 Heritage Centre? On an emotional level, there’s a piece of my heart at the centre.[…]

A time to register

Jan 20, 2019Jan 22, 2019 adminLife in South Africa

I spent some time re-connecting with my roots at the 1860 Heritage Centre in Durban a few days ago. And it couldn’t have happened at a more opportune time. It’s the first month of 2019[…]

Do you know these women?

Aug 16, 2018Aug 16, 2018 adminLife in South Africa

[contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form] Crossroads. I found myself staring at the crossroads. Art imitating life… The depiction on the walls bore not just their[…]

A place like no other…

May 28, 2018 adminLife in South Africa

With trepidation, I stood outside the room. I had heard and read so much about this place that I was eager about what awaited me. You cannot live in Durban, or South Africa frankly, and[…]

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[…]

indenture

Nov 1, 2017 adminUncategorized

Growing up, I had an acute awareness and understanding of South African history. I excelled in history at matric level and never saw it as a subject, but rather a way of understanding life,[…]