Christina Koen remembers her Ouma Tina and recreates a food ritual that brings her closer than a memory.

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

Lyronne Burgess shares how her mother in-law’s determination unexpectedly turned her into the “doughnut queen”.

A year after the passing of her mother, Euleen Nicholson-Henry reflects on their tempestuous relationship.

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

“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

Ismail Mahomed tells the story of how it came to be that chicken loomed large in his family.

When Odette Ramsingh is completely intimidated by shrewd flower sellers, a few savvy buyers explain the right approach to buying flowers at

Trevor Davids recalls how their mismatched crockery were very practical: “All our plates were different so that she knew who had the bigger

“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

Miranda Fillmore vertel hoe haar oorlede kinders se peetma’s nog steeds haar lewe verryk jare later.

“Arch your back and sit up straight... Position your crown and allow the light of your heritage and ancestors to illuminate your life,” Cari

“...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

Adele Smith pays tribute to her late mother-in-law, Majieda Abdol, and recalls how they met for the first time.

Graeme Fourie remembers his mother one year after she passed on.

“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

Nataan (Nate) Smith talks about growing up poor, and the best kind of neighbours you’ll find on the Cape Flats.

Vir Miranda Fillmore is Moedersdag ’n gekompliseerde dag.

Ruby Marks remembers her mother: “...she ‘cooked’ me in love. Marinated me in tenderness. Poached me in self-belief. Fried and tempered me w

Wilma Paulse vertel hoe ’n woord wat gebruik is om te verneder geboemerang het en omskep is in ’n troetelnaam.