Load shedding is a reality in South Africa. It is what it is! When your suburb goes dark, what do you do? Do you complain or do you use the opportunity of being disconnected from technology to reconnect with your family? Long ago Once upon a time, there was a large majority of people in […]

Braai heritage, what’s that? What happened to heritage day? How did it become known as National Braai day? Is this our heritage. Ask any South African to describe a braai and you will get many different explanations because a braai is not a barbecue! There is no recorded reason why Heritage day has become National […]

My youngest daughter and I went to my favourite coffee place. Jozi Blue, a small unassuming coffee shop, in the heart of Glenhazel, Johannesburg. I must admit, I am not a great coffee drinker at all, and I couldn’t even begin to tell you about the different beans and their flavours that are on offer […]