Turning Into My Ouma
Christina Koen remembers her Ouma Tina and recreates a food ritual that brings her closer than a memory.
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Jun 32 min read
It’s Time To Build - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
After the conclusion of one part of her journey of discovery, Cariema Isaacs realises that “it’s time to talk to my inner circle, time to ac
May 202 min read
How Aunty Myrtle Became The Doughnut Queen
Lyronne Burgess shares how her mother in-law’s determination unexpectedly turned her into the “doughnut queen”.
May 202 min read
The Matriarch
A year after the passing of her mother, Euleen Nicholson-Henry reflects on their tempestuous relationship.
May 203 min read
VOC: The Last Exit - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
Cariema Isaacs stands at the last exit point her forbears stood before entering the Dutch VOC ships, embarking on a voyage that would take t
May 133 min read
Bedazzled and Adorned - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
“Delve into your heritage. It’s one of the most valuable gifts you can give yourself, whatever you discover,” Cariema Isaacs urges as she do
May 132 min read
The Story Of Chicken Runs Deep In Our Family
Ismail Mahomed tells the story of how it came to be that chicken loomed large in his family.
May 133 min read
Here’s How To Navigate the Adderley Street Flower Market
When Odette Ramsingh is completely intimidated by shrewd flower sellers, a few savvy buyers explain the right approach to buying flowers at
May 63 min read
Aunty Lizzie, My Mother
Trevor Davids recalls how their mismatched crockery were very practical: “All our plates were different so that she knew who had the bigger
May 64 min read
When Mothers Learn From Their Children
“As mothers we need to trust that we can learn from our children and receive their care and wisdom too,” Ernestine Deane says as she recalls
May 62 min read
Peetma’s: Kies Reg...
Miranda Fillmore vertel hoe haar oorlede kinders se peetma’s nog steeds haar lewe verryk jare later.
May 62 min read
We Come From Nobility - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
“Arch your back and sit up straight... Position your crown and allow the light of your heritage and ancestors to illuminate your life,” Cari
Apr 292 min read
Jakarta Has My Heart - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
“...the waiter comes over to me. He sweetly says: ‘Maybe you’d like to try some Bubur?’.” Cariema Isaacs feels like she’s come home and find
Apr 294 min read
Remembering Ma Majieda
Adele Smith pays tribute to her late mother-in-law, Majieda Abdol, and recalls how they met for the first time.
Apr 291 min read
And He Walks With Me, And He Talks With Me...
Graeme Fourie remembers his mother one year after she passed on.
Apr 292 min read
Farewell, Comrade Hummy
“Hummy instructed me to ignore the almost daily harassment that she was undergoing at the hands of Benzien and his thugs; and to continue wi
Apr 293 min read
My Journey With Food - Or Lack Thereof
Nataan (Nate) Smith talks about growing up poor, and the best kind of neighbours you’ll find on the Cape Flats.
Apr 292 min read
Wat Is ’n Huis Sonder ’n Moeder?
Vir Miranda Fillmore is Moedersdag ’n gekompliseerde dag.
Apr 297 min read
A Culinary Massacre Of Epic Proportions
Ruby Marks remembers her mother: “...she ‘cooked’ me in love. Marinated me in tenderness. Poached me in self-belief. Fried and tempered me w
Apr 292 min read
Woorde Is Kos Wat Opgeskep En Aangepas Kan Word
Wilma Paulse vertel hoe ’n woord wat gebruik is om te verneder geboemerang het en omskep is in ’n troetelnaam.
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