Tag Archives: South Africa
English that isn’t always (More South Africanisms)
I speak French reasonably but find that I understand people best in the areas where I learnt it – in Belgium and the French Alps. Their accents, the speed at … Continue reading
Little Bears
Last week I joined some friends who have been volunteering at the “Little Bears” preschool in the west of Pretoria. Once every two weeks they drive across town to assist … Continue reading
In Thokoza
While working at Nikon in South Africa I was involved with the Of Soul and Joy project in Thokoza, a township to the south-east of Johannesburg (South Africa). Of Soul … Continue reading
Iconic & ironic, now that you mention it
A visit to the Drivers’ Licence department has most people I know breaking out in a cold sweat. Many put it off for as long as possible. There’s a gnashing … Continue reading
Why we love Africa: Braamfontein, Johannesburg
Last week I was in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. It was twilight; people were heading for home and the streets were alive. To be honest, it’s not the safest place for a … Continue reading
Of trying to stay clear of the witch-hunt
I went to bed last night more than a little irritated and, to be honest, sad. Since last week Thursday South Africa has been gripped by the story that Paralympic … Continue reading
Life of an insomniac: the lightning chaser
Top photographers can spend days, even weeks setting up a shot. I don’t know that I have either the patience or aptitude – I’m an opportunist and shoot what I … Continue reading
Unfortunate South Africanisms
One of the difficult things about writing this blog is the fact that I have such a global readership. I live in South Africa, but have friends and blog followers … Continue reading
Personally I have no bone to pick with graveyards
I love cemeteries. But it’s less about morbid curiosity than it is about reading the headstones and imagining the history of those who lie there. Earlier this month I came … Continue reading
