Finding Humanity on an inspirational Hill
A work of art inspires an imaginary visit to Constitution Hill where I find a perspective that restores my faith in humanity.
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A bar of Sunlight
On my way back from shopping at the Kerk Street market in Johannesburg I receive an unexpected gift.
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Go well Lambropoulis family, we will miss you in town!
Over the past eight years the Lambropoulis family built City Perk Café into a vibrant inner city landmark. We wish them well, but they will be sorely missed.
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Laughter warms a cold Jozi day
Things are not what they seem in my encounter on this cold Jozi day and when I realise that laughter echoes in Trader’s Alley.
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Papa’s legacy and quizzical city strolling
When I began wandering the city and wondering about the buildings, people and sights I encountered, I found myself channeling Papa and chatting to passers-by.
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Connecting inner city Chants to Zen wisdom from the Karoo
Faith47’s description of chanting as “a traditional means of preparing the mind for meditation within the Chaotic world.” turned out to be prophetic.
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Our community: Enduring entrepreneurs
I took the opportunity last week to find out a bit more about the origins of Gelvan’s Pharmacy and its long trading history from Mr Vallabh.
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The plums that keep on giving
With my eye out for colour on my walk in town, I can’t miss the shiny red plums on offer and somehow a bag of them brings joy to many.
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Guardian angels
It was quite an adventure to be stuck on Nelson Mandela Bridge without any petrol. Then guardian angels appeared in the form of JMPD officers.
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Urban Kindness
Observing kindness in action at 7am at a busy Joburg CBD intersection with the traffic lights out of order gave a special shine to my day.
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The men left standing
Last April the homeless men who I consider my night time neighbours are chased from the sidewalk by the police. Conversations with LHR restore their dignity.
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Love in Wine
Battling my way home through Friday afternoon traffic, I decide it makes much more sense to break away and stop for a […]
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