Boarding a taxi in Mzansi offers a unique experience – can be therapeutic or disastrous, depending on the journey and situation. We refer to taxis in Mzansi colloquially as ‘Amateksi‘, ‘Siyaya‘ ‘Iveco’ or ‘Quantums‘ depending on which part of the country you are based. A recent craze on social media depicts the risky behaviour often… Read More Taxi ride: Mzansi-style
Over the first weekend of the month of March in 2025, I did something completely out of the new ordinary. An interesting type and kind of ordinary, I might add. I had the entire weekend alone with my son and was seeking a new activity or experience that we could do together to make some… Read More Cinema experience rewind
A relatively new and unknown public school in Soweto, located in-between Krugersdorp and Protea Glen areas in Western Johannesburg – has placed itself firmly on the map. Located at 2150 Motswiri and Molopa Streets, this is a public school that is a stone’s throw away from my home. It is Lufhereng Secondary School, located in… Read More When God shines through
TV game or quiz shows are addictive. I find myself sitting on my couch for hours on end, guessing the answers and hoping I should have applied to be one of the contestants, maybe I would have done better…Always much easier said than done especially from the comfort of my home. The bright lights and… Read More It’s TV game show time!
A Stokvel is an age-old African tradition that is popular often in township communities of South Africa, that brings people together for a common cause. I have witnessed the evolution of this tradition while growing up in Soweto and it’s incredible the lengths, breaths and depth of their impact. With that, allow me to introduce… Read More More than just a Stokvel
