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Tag: South Africa
Sisters of South Africa
We are here We are here every day, Not just today Or this month. In August, the winds blow in a different direction in South Africa. In August, women are celebrated and honoured women are[…]
Talking crime with children…
How do you tell a happy, high-spirited child that they could become a victim of crime? Why should you? They are children, they should be safe in society. They are not. They remain vulnerable. As[…]
A place like no other…
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[…]
Gandhi, 125 years on…
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[…]
"Wathint’ abafazi wathinti’ imbokodo – You strike a woman, you strike a rock!"
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
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[…]
Upholding the law
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[…]
Listeriosis: school lunch box woes
My son eats well but he is a fussy eater. He loves home-cooked meals – pastas, seafood, vegetable and meat curries. When it comes to eating away from home and especially from his school lunch[…]
Impact
Sisterhood. It’s one of the most beautiful feelings in life. It means you can achieve anything you work towards, if you work together. I’m not referring to my sisters here. This sisterhood stretches across the[…]
