When Life Gives you Ugly…

When was the last time you were captivated by something beautiful? In a world where many things are exposed or revealed by the click of a button, we are constantly confronted with the ugliness of people. Yet another celebrity who exploited someone sexually, another political scandal, once again someone is senselessly hurt or murdered. Yep,...

Heritage and the Inquisitive Listener

Heritage. Heritage, in South African terms, is such a broad term. If heritage is something that is handed down from previous generations, then how do you quantify the heritage of South Africa? Well, that is probably impossible. In terms of our South African heritage, beauty and shame is in the eye of the beholder. As...

Red October: Minority is in the Eye of the Beholder

Minority is such a subjective word. Truth as well.Journalists, historiographers and normal citizens often convey what they believe and say as truth. Some even go as far as to say that their perception of truth is the only truth.Many people find it pretty easy to place themselves in the minority box. Few seem to be...

Anene Booysen: We Are All Responsible

When I was a ten year old, there was a talent show for children on SABC called Reach for the Stars. I can’t really recall how it happened, but by hook or by crook, I was one of the contestants on the show. When I heard that I would appear on TV, my ten year...