Getting personal with Lara Klawikowski
Let me be frank right from the start. I am not a fashion journalist, my training lies elsewhere. And yet, here I am writing an article for the Fashion Contributor about Lara Klawikowski, one of South Africa’s more intriguing fashion designers at a very exciting time...
Getting personal with Lara Klawikowski
Let me be frank right from the start. I am not a fashion journalist, my training lies elsewhere. And yet, here I am writing an article for the Fashion Contributor about Lara Klawikowski, one of South Africa’s more intriguing fashion designers at a very exciting time...
Drama Queen
The spoon clattered to the tiled floor, echoing in the silent kitchen. Picking it up felt like a monumental effort. Fatigue gnawed at me, a relentless companion that no amount of sleep could shake. My limbs felt heavy, like weights that were constantly my burden to...
Battle Cries and Rose Petal Lies
The news used to erupt at every mention of sexual assault. Now? It’s background noise, a dull ache in a world choked with violence against women. I stand in that wreckage, a twice-broken survivor in a country where rape is a national anthem. They ask why I’m single,...
Life Unfiltered | Middle-Aged Singlehood with Authentic Grit
Being a middle-aged single woman is a rollercoaster — a wild ride filled with highs of self-discovery and the occasional loop-de-loop of societal expectations. It’s like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube while blindfolded. Let me take you through this maze of my...
The Spellbinding Strength of Swamp Witches and Their Bewitching Ways
Conjuring Life’s Labyrinth and Embracing Wisdom, One Wrinkle at a Time Once upon a time, in a life not so different from many others, I found myself tangled in a web of trials, challenges, and societal expectations. I’ve danced through storms, whispered my way through...
Swamp Witch Chronicles: Embracing the Magical Mess of Midlife
You know that meme circulating on social media about women still being able to be hot at 50? Well, I’m here to declare an intervention. Listen up — I’m tired. Like, really tired. My body feels like it’s been through a blender, and the idea of working out three hours a...
The Legend of Aqua Tofana
Explore the enigmatic tale of Giulia Tofana and her lethal creation that captivated 17th-century Italy, leaving a legacy of speculation and whispered secrets. Unveil the truth behind this deadly elixir.
UFO Sighting by Students at Stellenbosch Botanical Gardens
On June 19th, 1995, a group of five students claimed to have seen a UFO hovering above the Stellenbosch Botanical Gardens in South Africa.
Yetibosch | Yeti of Stellenbosch
While the Yeti and Bigfoot have yet to be proven as being creatures other than bears or pranksters in gorilla suits, one similar creature has yet to be investigated. In the mountainous valley of Jonkershoek, a nature reserve located in the University town of Stellenbosch, South Africa, sightings have been reported of a Yeti-like creature by hikers.