Category: What’s going on

Yearning to return

Mar 25, 2020

Sometimes, it all feels like a dream. Like none of this is real. Just a few weeks ago, life was normal…things operated as they always had. I could never have imagined that this would be the reality I lived to see…a time akin to a World War, where the entire planet is threatened by a global challenge.

Yet this is reality. This is what I…you…every human being…is facing.

We have no control over the situation. All we have control of – hopefully – is how we respond. … More Yearning to return

Love 2 Serve: for the love of humanity

Jun 1, 2019

The gurgling noises of the pouring rain hitting the pavement outside almost matches my inner tears of sorrow as I sympathise with the needy people of the world. Everywhere I turn, I see organisations appealing for donations. I see NGOs, leaning on the sturdy shoulders of Ramadaan’s great blessings, “cashing in” on this time of the year.  … More Love 2 Serve: for the love of humanity

Cape Town's biggest dam lies close to empty due to severe drought. (Image credit: Rodger Bosch / AFP)

Waiting for the rain

Jan 28, 2018

As it stands, we sit with just over 2 months until the authorities will turn off water supply to most of the city; an event termed as “Day Zero”. Capetonians will then have to queue at collection points daily to collect just 25 litres per person – which is deemed the bare minimum for us to survive… … More Waiting for the rain