Hello my Freaky Darlings, Now that the World Cup is over, I hope that people all over the world have a new perception of South Africa and our cities. I hope that people will stop asking me if we have Lions and Elephants in our backyards. Or that when people read Shadows, they will no … Continue reading Jozi City
Life in Joburg
District 9
Hello my Freaky Darlings, I finally got to watch District 9 last week. As everybody else had already seen it I went on my own. Which, I must admit, was great. I got to pick the movie, didn't have anybody wanting to talk during it, and I didn't have to share my popcorn with anybody! … Continue reading District 9
Swine Flu hits close to home
Hello Shadow folk, I found out yesterday that my six year old nephews school has been hit by Swine flu! Apparently two of the teachers at his school have been diagnosed and it is feared that two of his little classmates may also have it. The school has been closed for a week. My nephew … Continue reading Swine Flu hits close to home
Zapiro strikes again
Hello Shadow Folk, Way back, in January, I introduced you all to a fabulous South African cartoonist called Jonathan Shapiro aka Zapiro. My sister recently sent me a whole bunch of his cartoons about life in South Africa, so I just had to share his impressions of my country with you. Hope you all have … Continue reading Zapiro strikes again