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Yolande Nel
Sep 30, 20202 min read
A Gift At Midnight
The gift arrived around midnight. Unexpected, unwrapped and left for me to find when waking up. The past few months have been a crazy...
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Yolande Nel
Aug 17, 20202 min read
Trading The Known For An Eastern Philosophy
A visit that ended in him being caught in Polokwane during lockdown upon his return from a year in South Korea has seemingly slowed down...
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Yolande Nel
Jul 14, 20203 min read
No Sacred Cows When Talking Taboos With Lethabo Ramokgopa
Not too many individuals have the guts to speak frankly when having to tackle thorny issues. It takes a brave warrior to do so. Lethabo...
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Yolande Nel
Jun 23, 20204 min read
Activist, One-time Human Shield Glides Into Quiet Advocacy
Suraiya Essa’s life is mirrored in rich narrated tales, intermingling stories she used to write of others when freelancing as a...
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Yolande Nel
Jun 10, 20201 min read
E-ttractions: Sticking To The Coastline
Digital destinations should do for now. For when we don't get to travel freely, crossing borders has to happen online. Digging among...
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Yolande Nel
Jun 8, 20201 min read
Commentary: Stop The Evil!
Stop the evil! The killings. The bloodshed. The slaughter. The brutality. The raping. The maiming. The abuse. The xenophobia. The racism....
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Yolande Nel
Jun 5, 20204 min read
Smoke & Mirrors
To millions globally lockdown has evidently presented unique conundrums, whether on familiar territory, caught unaware in a host country...
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Yolande Nel
Jun 3, 20202 min read
Photo Essay: Big Sky Country Happy Hour
When earth and sky collide a breathtaking display unfolds before the gaze in a realm where man matters least. A dramatic outburst at...
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Yolande Nel
Jun 1, 20203 min read
To The Mask Makers Of The South
To the mask makers of the South, I extend greetings. And thank you for a noble job done at such a grave time. I, however, have a few...
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Yolande Nel
May 29, 20203 min read
Addressing Plight Of Vulnerable Children Through Labour Of Love
A trail of goodwill is extending from Polokwane to an informal settlement on the outskirts of the city, where close to 60 vulnerable...
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Yolande Nel
May 27, 20204 min read
Celebrating Afrika Despite The Drums Being Quiet
The otherwise large-scale annual celebration of an African identity, mentionable achievements and common challenges of the people of the...
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Yolande Nel
May 25, 20202 min read
Virtual Ramadan Rituals In Lockdown
For obvious reasons Muslims observing Ramadan worldwide the past month had been impacted by lockdown limitations as the global threat...
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Yolande Nel
May 21, 20202 min read
Smokin' Hot On A Saturday Night!
Yes, it was us causing a racket in the neighbourhood on Saturday night. We let our hair down. Rocked the joint. A job well done upsetting...
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Yolande Nel
May 18, 20203 min read
Books: Off To Timbuktu For Lockdown List
Timbuktu. A desert destination on a map that has always beckoned exploring in the past. Search engine optimisation directs one to the...
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Yolande Nel
May 15, 202012 min read
Global: United By An Invisible Hostage Taker
We’re all in the same boat, irrespective of the distinguishing factors that would normally set us apart. All made equal by an enemy that...
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Yolande Nel
May 13, 20203 min read
Food: Oh, The Things To Be Done To Chocolate
When the microwave exploded this morning I took it as a sign to step out of unchartered territory, to go focus on more familiar things...
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Yolande Nel
May 10, 20201 min read
To The Tribe, A Blessed Mother’s Day!
A blessed Mother’s Day to my tribe and, of course, all the dads assuming the roles of moms with such gusto. Sending you a bunch of silver...
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Yolande Nel
May 7, 20202 min read
Feature: A Love For Storytelling & Baobabs
An exchange of information about a noteworthy baobab in rural Limpopo was the introduction to an acquaintance with legendary...
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Yolande Nel
May 5, 20202 min read
Colourful Symbols On Display In War Against Global Threat
Shortly after South Africa went into lockdown, a flag-bearing initiative showing patriotism and support for the announcement had its...
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Yolande Nel
May 3, 20201 min read
Photo essay: Meet Me In The Forest
Meet me in the forest. For a dance on a carpet of gold-hued autumn leaves covering the ground. Tones of ochre, copper, bronze, yellow and...
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