I am still overwhelmed by the richness, liveliness and overall depth of the my experience at the National Museum of African American History & Culture. Perhaps the most powerful display of all is the building; a strategic piece of architecture that makes you aware of what kind of a space you’re entering and alerts you of the seriousness and beauty of a history that is both triumphant and heart-rending.…Read more
The past week has been so challenging for me, I started my professional work exposure at a television and radio network that covers U.S political events. The organisation is right in the heart of Capitol Hill and is like no other television and radio network and what sets them apart is their commitment to representing what goes on in politics as accurately as they can,…Read more
“Ukuzala kuzolula” - An African parent proverb.
This saying means that to give birth is to extend yourself, that having children is a blessing. I have heard my parents and family members say this, especially in the context of praising me for doing chores or simple tasks that they asked me to do and very often I would just giggle or dismiss them because I had heard this so many times.…Read more
In Woodstock, between Gympie and Baron Streets a new upmarket apartment block, The Woodstock Quarter has replaced a well known antique shop.
New buildings, coffee shops, art galleries and markets are signifiers of this renewal of Cape Town’s inner city.…Read more
On our way to Stellenbosch for our first SAWIP session, a team member told me that Ryneveld street where our session would be held formed part of what was known as Die Vlakte community, an area close to the town centre.…Read more