storytelling | Koesister 3/12

Jun 31 min read

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

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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”.

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May 202 min read

The Matriarch

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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Apr 292 min read

Wat Is ’n Huis Sonder ’n Moeder?

Vir Miranda Fillmore is Moedersdag ’n gekompliseerde dag.

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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

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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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