Rest in peace. Three famous words meant to serve as a comfort parting shot for the departed. Is there rest? What about the peace? Is there ever such a thing? Cemeteries were once considered a sacred space where the departed are said to be resting in peace but of late, they are slowly growing to… Read More No rest for the departed

“Why would anyone want to visit the Victoria Falls in November? “The Falls are all dried during that month, don’t you know?” “Don’t even bother. You won’t see anything. It won’t be worth it. Trust me.” Why would anyone want to see a dried up Vic Falls?” I’ve heard it all, especially as I was… Read More Is Victoria Falls dry in November?

I have always heard and read other people’s experiences and agony over getting lost at one of Africa’s biggest airports and never, in a million years did I think it could happen to me. Well, that day was the 30th August 2019. A friend of mine (Amy) was departing for Denmark and I had to… Read More My long day at OR Tambo International Airport

There is significance to why the public hospital in Krugersdorp, in the West Rand, is named after Dr Yusuf Dadoo. There’s just so much that this incredible legend has done in his lifetime that it was almost impossible to capture it all overnight on a post like this. I hope I do his tribute the… Read More The Silent Heroes – Dr Yusuf Dadoo

This man was one of the first black lawyers in South Africa and founded the ANC in 1912 and he’s my next Silent Hero, revered for his ways with words. Pixley ka Isaka Seme was born on the 1st of October 1881 in Natal and obtained his early education at the local mission school where… Read More The Silent Heroes – Pixley Ka Isaka Seme