There is a difference between newsreaders and broadcasters, Mam Noxolo Grootboom has successfully exemplified the fine difference between the two over her illustrious career. And so many lessons, I personally take from her story of hope, triumph and strong will. Her humility, for someone of her caliber, is not only rare but is absolutely breathtaking.… Read More Noxolo Grootboom – A national TV news darling

I recently experienced a couple of these items I highlight below, barely two full months into the new year and I thought to myself, that some things should never have been allowed to cross-over with to 2021. In no particular order… 1. Inviting people for an outing on your birthday and expecting them to pay.… Read More Things that should have remained in 2020

First it was reliable music warehouse, then Look ‘n Listen now Musica is shutting its doors after 29 years in operation. This highlights the dire impacts of an evolving market where change and adaptation are concerned. These stores are primarily music and movie stores selling CDs and DVDs. So, as an avid physical CD copies… Read More The end of Musica

I am never the one to frequently watch funeral programmes especially those of prominent state officials but today (the 24th January 2021) was a different day. I woke up in a somber state, ready to witness, like many other South Africans, as the late minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu was about to be laid… Read More Comment on Makhosini Nkosi’s tribute to the late minister Jackson Mthembu

I grew up in Soweto, a very lively and historical South African township. I grew up in a time where streets were always a hub of activity with children playing around carefree, neighbours knew one another and almost everyone knew each other. As children, we played without minding who we are playing together with and… Read More Chronicles of an estate complex life