South Africa – Page 2

Unmasking my fears

Jan 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[…]

‘Tis the time

Nov 20, 2019Nov 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[…]

No, Nicholas Ninow, no.

Oct 21, 2019Oct 21, 2019 adminLife in South Africa

No, Nicholas Ninow, no. I don’t believe you really wrote that poem. And like the honourable Judge, I don’t believe you are truly remorseful for your actions. Reading between the lines, it appears that you[…]

Celebrating burfee: in proudly South African flavours

Sep 23, 2019Sep 23, 2019 adminEntertainment

In my books, it’s always been burfee. Be it prayers, weddings or festivals like the upcoming Diwali; they are incomplete without a bit of burfee to delight my tastebuds. And it helps that it always[…]

Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold

Sep 11, 2019Sep 11, 2019 adminLife in South Africa

My heart is shattered. My mind is scattered. I want to shut it all out. But for how much longer? There’s no denying it. Things have fallen apart; the centre cannot hold. The epic lines[…]

Celebrating cinema with the Kings

Jul 21, 2019Jul 21, 2019 adminEntertainment

A slice of life. That phrase has stuck with me since my days as a drama student at high school. It gave credence to my long-held belief that if any production were to be considered[…]

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 damaged democracy…

May 7, 2019May 7, 2019 adminLife in South Africa

South Africa goes to the polls today as a damaged nation. Amidst the political rhetoric, mud-slinging, dirty slogans and plethora of promises in recent months, there’s been little focus on the daily battles of vulnerable[…]

The South African Story

Apr 27, 2019Apr 27, 2019 adminLife in South Africa

Reflect, Rather than rejoice, For there’s too many wrongs We still need to make right. And there are still too many Who have fallen folly, To that power That corrupts absolutely. Yes, I am[…]

Autumn in South Africa

Apr 14, 2019Apr 14, 2019 adminPolitics

It’s April in South Africa. The changes that sweep through naturally in Autumn are a sharp contrast to the changes that swept through our country – rather unnaturally – that April, 26 years ago. Like[…]